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CID unlock HTC Magic A6161

Hi guys!
I've been reading (and searching) around the android device forums (dream, magic, hero) and I still can't find a helpful entry on where to unlock ng Smart Telecom locked (Philippines) Magic A6161 unit. I've tried 2 sites but both issued non working system / network unlock codes. This is really depressing.
I read within the Hero forums regarding the unlock method using a modified serial - mini usb cable. will this work for the magic? Or better yet, can anyone help me unlock the unit? Thanks so much
shoktong

your thoughts on this, guys?

im also encountering the same problem i have a htc magic phone locked to smart and also tried 3 different sites and all of them have a wrong code.
if you find a site that can give the correct code, can you share it?
the phone is with me for over a month now and i still can't find a website that can supply the right code.

Look for member Olipro (Legend!) he may be able to help

same problem
I also encountered the same problem.
unlock code purchased online didn't work for my Smart communication's HTC Magic. Really need alternate solution for this.
i want to use Globe sim card on my Magic, and switch my Smart sim card to other phone.
Smart don't have unlimited surfing plan, using Smart sim card on HTC magic really killing me.
Last month billing cost me PHP 26,000 (around 550 USD).
they charged PHP 10 (0.2 USD) for each internet connection. Imagine if you have more than 30 mails per day. Push a mail cost you PHP 10, and cost you another PHP 10 to read and reply. This will cost me total of PHP 20 just read and reply a mail.
Although Smart Communication provide PHP 10 / 30 min internet connection charge, but this doesn't work with push mail and using some application required internet connection.

WOW $550! That's insane!
Sorry I can't help but I have a bit of an OT question.
I'm planning to go to the Philipines this comming June and I was wondering what would be the best company for me to deal with during my visit. Since my HTC Magic is from Canada i believe the 3G bands are incompatible so really I'm looking at basic texting, airtime minutes for about a month long stay.

Any update if you have successfully unlocked your HTC Magic A6161 from Smart?

Please help us

i found a solution... you dont need to unlock the phone.
when i went to greenhills to have my phone unlocked for the 5th time and still no code available. One of the technicians offered me to use an ex sim. It looks like a generic sim card thats transparent that you put under the sim card of any brand. For me i use Globe. Try it. it costs P1200 much less compared to the price they were offering me when they said that it takes P2500 to unlock the phone.
Hope this will help!

linds said:
i found a solution... you dont need to unlock the phone.
when i went to greenhills to have my phone unlocked for the 5th time and still no code available. One of the technicians offered me to use an ex sim. It looks like a generic sim card thats transparent that you put under the sim card of any brand. For me i use Globe. Try it. it costs P1200 much less compared to the price they were offering me when they said that it takes P2500 to unlock the phone.
Hope this will help!
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Where I can buy it?
I write to Smart, and there say:
Dear Sir Victor,
Thank you for constantly communicating with us.
We understand your sentiments regarding your request to provide you with the network code. However as previously discussed, unlocking your handset is not encouraged so as not for you to encounter handset problems in the future.
In case you would still want to unlock your phone, any Service Centers in your location can assist you with this matter.
Sir Victor, we hope this information helps.
If you have other concerns or queries, please feel free to email us again.
Sincerely,
Cathy Santos / cgc
Customer Care

when i called smart they told me that they dont offer any unlocking service for the unit so i just went to greenhills shopping center. theres a place there where people sell and repair celphones. Tell them your phone is locked to smart and you have tried codes on the internet and it doesnt work. Ask for an ex sim. and try it on your phone.

Dear friends I live in Russia
we don't have "greenhills"
may be another solutions?

I'd take a look on Dealextreme
It's a China based technology shop where you can find the "smart sim", which is a generic phone unlocking card. You put it between the sim connector on your phone and the sim card you want to use, and it's supposed to unlock the phone. If you take it out, the phone remains locked, but as long as you keep it inside, the phone will act as unlocked.
The "smart sim" cards are supposed to work on several brands, and are quite inexpensive. If it works on your phone, it's a good, and very cheap, solution to the unlocking problems. There are several models, and the latest ones should be working with your phone.
Good luck.

I guess its confirmed then. You can't network unlock an HTC Magic from Smart. I just bought a code and it does not work at all. They said that they checked and double checked and the code they gave me is correct. Oh well, probably gonna sell this unit and Greenhills as a downpayment on an openline unit.

[Q] Don't have T-Mobile in my country can i still access the mytouch ?

Well a friend of myne returned to lithuania for a few days and he gave me his old T-Mobile (HTC Sapphire MyTouch 3G) phone as he didn't need it anymore. But we don't have T-Mobile here and when i try to boot it up it asks me to login with a google account and i can't do anything since no T-Mobile , means no internet connection can't login. I tried fastboot but it says "not allow" adb woun't work since i can't enable debugging , not can i mount the damn sd card.
Is it still possible to do anything with it or should i trash it ?

Don't trash it!!
Get a local SIM with data (just pay as you go), try to find one with data where you pay by the megabyte. Then at the google sign in screen, press menu and enter the apn for your network. You will then be able to sign in.

I'v actually tried two local sims , trying to enter the APN just doesn't let me save
if i press save what i typed just disapear, and it does not let me connect.
Tried hot-swapping the T-Mobile sim that came with the phone to no avail

Funny how people are quick to throw $400 phones away because they cant find a "simple" answer.
You can either find a cell company that uses Tmobiles networks, we have a few here in florida... Or you can get an unlock code through many a website or ebay emailed to you and use it on any company that uses a sim and the same baseband frequencies.... ATT, Virgin mobile etc....
Or you can send it to me to use as a development phone lol J/K ... maybe ;P

We got 3 providers here none of which have anything to do with T-Mobile (2 of which i already tried)
And i can't really find any way (as far as i read) to access it without getting past the google screen and enabling adb
Maybe a gold card would work ? but doesn't hat require enabling "unknown sources"
which again i can't do without getting past the damn google screen :|
(i'm not in USA btw , i'm in Lithuania (small european country))

Coldberg said:
We got 3 providers here none of which have anything to do with T-Mobile (2 of which i already tried)
And i can't really find any way (as far as i read) to access it without getting past the google screen and enabling adb
Maybe a gold card would work ? but doesn't hat require enabling "unknown sources"
which again i can't do without getting past the damn google screen :|
(i'm not in USA btw , i'm in Lithuania (small european country))
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lol, I know your not in the US. But you do have at least one GSM carrier right? one that uses sim cards? If so, you need to unlock the phone with a code given from ebay or one of the many sites.
Using a gold card is not going to help you. Rooting it would help you get past the sign in screen, but using a gold card can just brick it anyway.

We have 3 carries that use sim cards but none of them worked , tried all of them
all had data plans but apn just doesn't work at all on them
and i'm kind of weary of those unlock codes since i can just pay money and get a bogus code

Coldberg said:
We have 3 carries that use sim cards but none of them worked , tried all of them
all had data plans but apn just doesn't work at all on them
and i'm kind of weary of those unlock codes since i can just pay money and get a bogus code
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They arent going to work unless you unlock the phone.
And thats why you dont buy a code from sme random person. You find a respectable seller on ebay or research a site.
I suggest ebay the best because they will email the code to you and give you instructions.
Again, the reason they didnt work is because the phone is locked to only using tmobile.
Once unlocked it can work on any sin card using carrier, but some take some extra settings.

can you guys recommend a good unlock code seller ? is it possible to get it for 10$ or less?

[POLL] Did you subsidy unlock (sim unlock) your G2?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before choosing option 2 or 4 (G2 CAN NOT register to networks), open Settings > Wireless > Mobile Networks and attempt scanning for networks. If any networks appear in the list, pick option 1 or 3 regardless of whether you have voice/data access. Also, you may wish to try multiple sims, including the T-mo us sim included with the G2 package.
If you entered a subsidy unlock code in your T-Mo G2, please choose one of the poll options above. The purpose of this thread is to determine whether the source of the subsidy unlock code has any correlation with recent reports of G2s being rendered unable to register/see networks. Please see/reply to further discussion in the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805024
Please only reply in this thread if you chose option "Other (specify in reply)". General discussion about this issue should be posted to the thread linked above.

My code is from unlock-now.com and I got the same code from freeyourhtc.com
I can not search for or connect to any network (as you probably all know by now)
(and sorry I did not read properly that I should only post if I select "Other")

guhl99 said:
(and sorry I did not read properly that I should only post if I select "Other")
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It's fine, i'm just tryin to keep all the discussion in the other thread so we don't end up splitting the topic.
Results look inconclusive so far. Looks like we might be hunting down this radio problem for a while.

this poll should be Pin on top, otherwise will be down to 2-3 pages and ignore

I am very interested to see the results of this. I'm currently in Japan and waiting on the unlock code.

bluemoko said:
this poll should be Pin on top, otherwise will be down to 2-3 pages and ignore
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I believe in the followind days and weeks the unlock problem victims will increase. So far nothing usefull though....Kepp polling

Stuck
Is there any resolution to this problem? I bought an unlocking code from
Free Your Htc Unlock Code Server <[email protected]>
I entered the code, it confirmed unlocked and rebooted. Now can't see any network with the original T-mobile SIM or local network. Want to use this unlocked phone here in Brazil.
Called HTC support, they say talk to T-mobile. Am I stuck?

louisbucc said:
Is there any resolution to this problem? I bought an unlocking code from
Free Your Htc Unlock Code Server <[email protected]>
I entered the code, it confirmed unlocked and rebooted. Now can't see any network with the original T-mobile SIM or local network. Want to use this unlocked phone here in Brazil.
Called HTC support, they say talk to T-mobile. Am I stuck?
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wow. i was the first person to vote for "Code from other source; G2 can register to networks", lol.

k0mpresd said:
wow. i was the first person to vote for "Code from other source; G2 can register to networks", lol.
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I certainly hope your not the last haha

If you need a code for your G2. PM me.
I can help you.

I got a code from TMO and i tried to use it but the code would not work. I figured it was becasue i got it for one G2 and use it for another G2.
Was going to wait until im settled on a good G2 before i asked for another unlock code but from what im reading it sounds like these codes will work on any phone.
Is that correct??
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

pdxrealtor said:
I got a code from TMO and i tried to use it but the code would not work. I figured it was becasue i got it for one G2 and use it for another G2.
Was going to wait until im settled on a good G2 before i asked for another unlock code but from what im reading it sounds like these codes will work on any phone.
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Code is unique to each IMEI. If you give T-mo the IMEI for G2 #1, it will only work for G2 #1. Entering it in G2 #2 will be pointless and possibly even dangerous if you attempt to enter the incorrect code too many times.

No luck
Got code from third party unlocking solution. Entered the code. Successful unlock message, reboot.
Now NO SERVICE. can not search for and register for any network.

jashsu said:
Code is unique to each IMEI. If you give T-mo the IMEI for G2 #1, it will only work for G2 #1. Entering it in G2 #2 will be pointless and possibly even dangerous if you attempt to enter the incorrect code too many times.
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Thanks that's what I figured.
So these other unlock codes must be a different type of code?

Other
I have an unlock code from T-Mobile (that matches my IMEI).
When I entered it, I got "unlock PIN: Unlock success, reboot immediately!! OK"
I pressed "OK" but the phone seemed to hang at that point. (The OK button stayed highlighted.)
After a minute I pulled the battery and rebooted. When it came back up (with foreign SIM still inserted) I got the "Enter unlock code" message. I didn't want to try again due to T-Mobile's warning that there are a limited number of attempts until the phone is permanently locked. (T-Mobile later told me the number was 3.)
After this, I put the T-Mobile SIM back in and it worked fine.
I called T-Mobile and after talking to four customer service reps, they finally found a memo describing this as an active problem and that they were working on it. I won't try again until I hear from them (or I get a software update.)
--Jim--

T-Mobile

Is there anybody that would be able to call T-Mobile to get me the Unlock Code for my Samsung Vibrant, if I give them my IMEI.
I had my phone unlocked and for some reason it randomly locked up again.
I would call T-mobile myself, but I am not with them and I live in Canada.
If anyone could help me that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!

T-Mobile gives former eligible customers free unlock codes.
molson24 said:
Is there anybody that would be able to call T-Mobile to get me the Unlock Code for my Samsung Vibrant, if I give them my IMEI.
I had my phone unlocked and for some reason it randomly locked up again.
I would call T-mobile myself, but I am not with them and I live in Canada.
If anyone could help me that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
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Unfotunately I don't think it will work. The phone has to have been registered on the users account, meaning the user must have put their sim in the phone before, or there has to be proof that exact phone with the IMEI was purchased from T-Mobile by the account holder.
But luckily for you, if you were a T-mobile customer in the past, and you did in fact use that Vibrant on their network, they will provide you the unlock code again.
For your reference
http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm51885.xml
"T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible former customers, provided that T-Mobile has such code or can obtain it from the manufacturer. "
Who knows though, might work, if you are willing to find someone to try it for you.

Yeah i am pretty sure the person who had the phone before wad with t mobile, so it should be fine. I just need someone who is with t mobile to call in for me since i am not with tmobile.

There was an app in the app store that'll give you the unlock code. That's how I unlocked mine. Check the market as it was a free app.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

qreffie said:
There was an app in the app store that'll give you the unlock code. That's how I unlocked mine. Check the market as it was a free app.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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That app doesn't work any more I've heard.

molson24 said:
Is there anybody that would be able to call T-Mobile to get me the Unlock Code for my Samsung Vibrant, if I give them my IMEI.
I had my phone unlocked and for some reason it randomly locked up again.
I would call T-mobile myself, but I am not with them and I live in Canada.
If anyone could help me that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
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You don't need to even bother with that. Use this thread to fix the unlock. This will make it more permanent. Hopefully. It worked for me on two different devices. Cheers!

Thanks for the responses..
Yeah I unlocked my phone myself a month ago and for some reason It became locked again randomly. Dont know why... I just dont want to go through all that work again, and have it happen again... If I get the Sim Unlock code then it wont be a problem, and I can just put in the # again. When I originally tried to get the number through the SGS Unlocker it just gave me 8 zeros, so that method dident work.
The computer that I am using does not have all the drivers and crap and it is not my computer so I do not want to load everything on it.
If anyone with T-Mobile dosent mind calling for me that would be greatly appreciated.

molson24 said:
Thanks for the responses..
Yeah I unlocked my phone myself a month ago and for some reason It became locked again randomly. Dont know why... I just dont want to go through all that work again, and have it happen again... If I get the Sim Unlock code then it wont be a problem, and I can just put in the # again. When I originally tried to get the number through the SGS Unlocker it just gave me 8 zeros, so that method dident work.
The computer that I am using does not have all the drivers and crap and it is not my computer so I do not want to load everything on it.
If anyone with T-Mobile dosent mind calling for me that would be greatly appreciated.
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The problem is you can't use the sim unlock code once you have gone through this process that they would send you. If you went through that process, then the code is whatever you set. If you don't remember what that number is, then you will have to do it all over again.

It is not that i do.not remember. I put in eight zeros in. But some everything was reset and it is locked again. I tried the eight zeros and it sosent work. I think i used a different nethod. I did not use the batch files. I used adb and edited the nv data. I am pretty sure if i were to get the sim unlock from t.mobile it will work. I dident choose 0000000 as a sim code it just told me to enter that in the instructions.

molson24 said:
It is not that i do.not remember. I put in eight zeros in. But some everything was reset and it is locked again. I tried the eight zeros and it sosent work. I think i used a different nethod. I did not use the batch files. I used adb and edited the nv data. I am pretty sure if i were to get the sim unlock from t.mobile it will work. I dident choose 0000000 as a sim code it just told me to enter that in the instructions.
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The problem is that number replaced the old msl. So you have no choice.

What do you mean Msl?

Msl = master subsidy lock aka unlock code

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 unlock with an Unlock Code

I have no Idea how to start but I will throw in whatever I have so far.
I ordered sim unlock from samsungsimunlock.com for $26 ($13 original price and $13 Pending Amount for Hard Locked phone). This morning I was provided the Unlock Code and an app called Network Unlock which looked like T-Mobile's device unlock app but was non functional. The instructions were clear, install the app and enter the unlock code when prompted, but only ended up with no Sim Unlock.
I checked Service Menu to find an option to enter Unlock Code but it was missing Phone Control menu option since T-Mobile restricted unlocks to their app.
Now I am wondering if I would be able to flash Verizon or ATT firmware and be able to enter the Unlock Code. I know people are still trying to figure out ways to install the firmware through Odin and no one has been successful so far. But I was just wondering if I would be able to change firmware to different carrier which has the option to enter unlock code.
Any replies or help would be really appreciated. And I can use my T-Mobile phone as test device if anyone has ideas.

You have to go through Tmobile's app if you have it locked to Tmobile's sim. Flashing another firmware may work but not guaranteed
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

suyash1629 said:
I have no Idea how to start but I will throw in whatever I have so far.
I ordered sim unlock from samsungsimunlock.com for $26 ($13 original price and $13 Pending Amount for Hard Locked phone). This morning I was provided the Unlock Code and an app called Network Unlock which looked like T-Mobile's device unlock app but was non functional. The instructions were clear, install the app and enter the unlock code when prompted, but only ended up with no Sim Unlock.
Any replies or help would be really appreciated. And I can use my T-Mobile phone as test device if anyone has ideas.
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Did you resolve this finally. Were you able unlock?

deltacharlie said:
Did you resolve this finally. Were you able unlock?
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Nope

So even the paid services are not reliable ? Hope you got a refund.

suyash1629 said:
I have no Idea how to start but I will throw in whatever I have so far.
I ordered sim unlock from samsungsimunlock.com for $26 ($13 original price and $13 Pending Amount for Hard Locked phone). This morning I was provided the Unlock Code and an app called Network Unlock which looked like T-Mobile's device unlock app but was non functional. The instructions were clear, install the app and enter the unlock code when prompted, but only ended up with no Sim Unlock.
I checked Service Menu to find an option to enter Unlock Code but it was missing Phone Control menu option since T-Mobile restricted unlocks to their app.
Now I am wondering if I would be able to flash Verizon or ATT firmware and be able to enter the Unlock Code. I know people are still trying to figure out ways to install the firmware through Odin and no one has been successful so far. But I was just wondering if I would be able to change firmware to different carrier which has the option to enter unlock code.
Any replies or help would be really appreciated. And I can use my T-Mobile phone as test device if anyone has ideas.
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I am facing the same problem...paid the $26.00 and got the code with the instructions. Followed everything and their app showed "Device is Permanently Unlocked" but when I tried another SIM card the phone showed that it was invalid and to use the T-Mobile unlock app
Working with the support people from samsungsimunlock.com right now but things don't look promising...
Did you reach out to samsungsimunlock.com or did you request a refund?

There code does not work at all and they are bs. I used blowfish unlocks and was able to get a code for the phone to be unlocked. The code works when you flash the rom for testing the phones. It accepts the code but when you reinstall the T-Mobile software the phone stays locked.
T-Mobile and there bul**** app... the app unlock server is down and I don't know if it will come back online. We will just have to wait for root and a unlock method

Just used the T-Mobile unlock app. It's been exactly 44 days since first use on the TMo network, so I gave it a shot. Easy peasy! Only needed a restart.

i just carried unlocked my s8+ from tmo,i send a message to T-force and they help me to unlock my phone in just 10 min,im from mexico and i bought it in brownsville tx

this site i explained to the after reading this and before ordering,they guaranteed me my phone will be unlocked which they failed to do ,now they dont reply to emails nor do they want to grant my refund requested

Sheon849 said:
There code does not work at all and they are bs. I used blowfish unlocks and was able to get a code for the phone to be unlocked. The code works when you flash the rom for testing the phones. It accepts the code but when you reinstall the T-Mobile software the phone stays locked.
T-Mobile and there bul**** app... the app unlock server is down and I don't know if it will come back online. We will just have to wait for root and a unlock method
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Just curious but when you said the code works when you flashed the rom for testing, did you try and then flash another carrier's rom (like AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon) rather than re-install the T-mobile software? Was it able to pick up a signal after it accepted the code while you were not on the T-mobile firmware?

Sheon849 said:
There code does not work at all and they are bs. I used blowfish unlocks and was able to get a code for the phone to be unlocked. The code works when you flash the rom for testing the phones. It accepts the code but when you reinstall the T-Mobile software the phone stays locked.
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Does that means if I flash another carrier's firmware phone will work? Or what do you mean by rom for testing?

via msl to unlock the phone by z3x box is no possible.

SamsungSimUnlock.com are a SCAM!!!
Dear XDA people looking to unlock your phones,
The post below, is just a copy of this post (ht tps://forum.xda-developers. com/showpost.php?p=73084963&postcount=117), but for convenience I've copied it here:
Do not, again, DO NOT use samsungsimunlock.com. They scam people into sending them codes. I was scammed out of $26. Their website states they refund the money if it doesn't work, they don't.
Here is what happens (I've broken it down in a number of steps):
1. You go to their website, and order an unlock code. It states that it is $13. Great. You then wait.
2. You receive this e-mail:
Dear xxxx,
we have checked your order and found that the Unlock Code for your Samsung phone is available in our 'High Range' database because your carrier has locked your phone with a highest level of encryption (almost all new models like s8/s8+ are hard locked)*and we have*to use a Special New 2017 Unlocking Tool (which cost more than normal)*to get the correct*unlock code for your hard locked*Samsung phone.
The final cost for unlocking your phone is*$26.00
Below are the details of your order:
Phone Model
Samsung Galaxy S8 (Vodafone_UK_server#2)
*
IMEI#
358793/08/000000/5
Paid Amount
$13.00
Pending Amount
$13.00
To finish the unlocking process for your Samsung phone*please click on this link*and pay additional $13.00 to make the total amount*$26.00
*
Kindly note:*the new price for the unlock code ($26.00) is still the lowest for your Samsung phone which is locked by the high level of encryption. We guarantee that you will not get official correct unlock code cheaper than this cost on any other website.
*
Thank you
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3. You click the link, pay, then wait a few hours, and then you receive this e-mail:
Dear, xxxxxx
we have a very good news for you.
Vodafone_UK_SuperNew_2017_Server_#2*successfully generated official unlock code for your Samsung*phone.
Below you can find the details of your order,*your unlock code and step by step instructions:
Phone Model
Samsung Galaxy S8*(Vodafone_UK_server#2)
IMEI#
​​​​​358793/08/161883/5
Unlock Code
91009421
Please follow the steps to unlock your Samsung phone:
First of all please make sure that your phone is on the stock factory firmware. This is very important. Unlock code will work correctly only on the stock factory firmware.
1 - Connect your phone (which you want to unlock) to wi-fi network
2 - Download and install on your phone official Network Unlock app: ht tp://tinyurl. com/hm7cp4g
3 - Power OFF the phone (long press on power button -> Power off)
4 - Pull out the*sim card from the phone*and*Switch ON the phone
5 - Make sure that your phone is connected to wi-fi network
6 - Open the app menu, find there*Network Unlock*app and run it
7 - Click 'Continue' button and wait until your phone will connect to server
8 - The phone will ask you to enter eight digit Sim Network Unlock Pin
9 - Enter the unlock code (which is written above), click 'Unlock' button and wait for result
10 - You will see the message "Device is Permanently Unlocked", do not close it, press the power button, choose 'Restart' and click 'OK'
Now your phone is unlocked and you can use it with any carrier sim card.
Thank you for using our service!
Best regards,
SamsungSimUnlock team
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4. You download the app, enter the code, and it says that your phone is permanently unlocked. You are happy, restart the phone, enter new sim, and find out that the phone is not unlocked at all.
You find out that the app is just a dummy app, and it doesn't matter what code you enter, it always says that it's permanently unlocked. It never is.
5. You reply to them, tell them that the code is not working, and they stall with various e-mails.
Stalling e-mail one:
Dear customer,
*
we’ve got unlock code for your phone directly from Vodafone server and this code is
in 100% working condition, it`s official factory sim unlock code provided by official carrier employees.
Seems like the problem on your side. Here is some useful recommendations.
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Very often unlock code is not working because our customers flashing on
their phones custom ROM`s which includes custom basebands. These
changes in the structure of the radio module (baseband) are not acceptable
to unlock and this may be the reason why our code is not working. So
please make sure that your phone using original stock ROM and original
baseband firmware and your phone never was modified before.
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Also here is some helpful advises:
-Try to reset your phone to factory settings.
-Make sure that sim card is not locked by PIN or PUK code
-Make sure that sim card which you put in your phone is activated and has
positive amount
-Make sure that your phone was not lost or stolen before because IMEI may be blacklisted
-Contact a person who gave\sold you this phone and ask make sure that phone was not refubrished by manufacturer before.
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Additionally please contact your network operator, the problem also may be
in the high level of lock encryption for your sim card. Please ask
your carrier to change the level of encryption to normal that`s will make an
unlock code compatible with the sim card which you trying to activate.
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Which error your phone displaying after entering unlock code?
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Stalling e-mail two:
Dear xxxx,*
can you please provide us screenshot of your phone current android version, baseband number and error which your phone is displaying after entering code.
Thank you
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Stalling e-mail three:
Dear xxx,
we will send a request (with screenshots) directly to carrier technical support team, they will re-check your order.
Seems like your phone is locked by the highest level of encryption and that`s why you have an issues during unlocking process.
We will update you as soon as we will receive an response regarding your order from the carrier technical support.
Thank you for your patience.
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Stalling e-mail four:
We will update you instantly as soon as we will get response from server
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Stalling e-mail five:
Dear xxxx,
everything is fine, we have sent request to the official carrier technical team.
Their server is extra busy right now because they updating the databases, so some sort of delay may happen, this is normal process, please don’t worry.
So please can you wait a bit, we will update you as soon as we will get a response from carrier technical support.
Best regards
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Stalling e-mail six:
Dear xxxx,
we have sent a request to carrier server,
it takes more time then usual, because of the very high traffic on their server and 10 hour
time difference. We will contact you as soon as we will receive an response regarding your order from official carrier support.
Please be patient, we are also waiting like you.
Thank you
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Stalling e-mail seven (after which I requested a refund for a second time):
Dear customer,
We will send a request to carrier server regarding aprox. delivery time and as soon as they will answer us, we will forward this information directly to your email address.
You know, all requests are official and they all are coming directly from carrier server, so we are also waiting like you and like all other services. So please don`t worry, this is simple delay, just need to wait a bit until database will be updated.
Best regards
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Stalling e-mail eight (still no refund):
Dear xxxx,*
no problem, if don`t need a code anymore, we will send a request to carrier server, they will cancel your order and will start refund process.
Please provide us screenshot with error which your phone is displaying after entering code (it will needed as proof for our supplier)
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All this time, I've complied with their requests for screenshots and stuff. So, after eight e-mails, it's easy to conclude that this is just a tactic.
I waited more than two weeks for them to comply with the refund. They haven't.
6. You go on XDA forums to warn other users not to use them, because this is the place where I found that site, which was probably plugged by the scammers themselves.
7. Find another reputable Unlock code provider.
Ultimately I did find a website, and they sent me a code which worked flawlessly. I'm not stating which one it is, so that this post doesn't seem like it's from someone trying to promote a website.
So, there you have it folks. I have an unlocked phone, but my back account is $26 lighter.
If you have $26 that is just itching to leave your bank account, donate it, or buy some random person some flowers. Do not use samsungsimunlock.com
I will update this post if I hear back from SamsungSimUnlock.com

I got scammed too...
Any chance you can PM me the URL of the site that worked for you?
I've been waiting 4 weeks now for a working code from samsungimunlock.com after also paying $26....
These guys are seriously scammy....
samsungsimunlock said:
Dear XDA people looking to unlock your phones,
The post below, is just a copy of this post (ht tps://forum.xda-developers. com/showpost.php?p=73084963&postcount=117), but for convenience I've copied it here:
Do not, again, DO NOT use samsungsimunlock.com. They scam people into sending them codes. I was scammed out of $26. Their website states they refund the money if it doesn't work, they don't.
Here is what happens (I've broken it down in a number of steps):
1. You go to their website, and order an unlock code. It states that it is $13. Great. You then wait.
2. You receive this e-mail:
3. You click the link, pay, then wait a few hours, and then you receive this e-mail:
4. You download the app, enter the code, and it says that your phone is permanently unlocked. You are happy, restart the phone, enter new sim, and find out that the phone is not unlocked at all.
You find out that the app is just a dummy app, and it doesn't matter what code you enter, it always says that it's permanently unlocked. It never is.
5. You reply to them, tell them that the code is not working, and they stall with various e-mails.
Stalling e-mail one:
Stalling e-mail two:
Stalling e-mail three:
Stalling e-mail four:
Stalling e-mail five:
Stalling e-mail six:
Stalling e-mail seven (after which I requested a refund for a second time):
Stalling e-mail eight (still no refund):
All this time, I've complied with their requests for screenshots and stuff. So, after eight e-mails, it's easy to conclude that this is just a tactic.
I waited more than two weeks for them to comply with the refund. They haven't.
6. You go on XDA forums to warn other users not to use them, because this is the place where I found that site, which was probably plugged by the scammers themselves.
7. Find another reputable Unlock code provider.
Ultimately I did find a website, and they sent me a code which worked flawlessly. I'm not stating which one it is, so that this post doesn't seem like it's from someone trying to promote a website.
So, there you have it folks. I have an unlocked phone, but my back account is $26 lighter.
If you have $26 that is just itching to leave your bank account, donate it, or buy some random person some flowers. Do not use samsungsimunlock.com
I will update this post if I hear back from SamsungSimUnlock.com
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Why would flashing another carriers firmware do anything?
Did you put in a non T-Mobile mobile sim? If so were you prompted to enter an unlock code?

Hey peeps,
loaded the unlocked firmware onto the phone, so far so good, its now asking for an unlock code, which is what I want. Any recommendations for a reputable seller?
I've come from tmo where you're supposed to use the app, but if what Sheon849 says is correct, should be able to unlock with a code now...
Any suggestions welcome!

tf22 said:
Any chance you can PM me the URL of the site that worked for you?
I've been waiting 4 weeks now for a working code from samsungimunlock.com after also paying $26....
These guys are seriously scammy....
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i dont know how much they bribe the moderators, or some of the moderators own that site, that is why it is all over xda. stay away

gentlemann said:
i dont know how much they bribe the moderators, or some of the moderators own that site, that is why it is all over xda. stay away
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Umm none we at every chance try to shut them down There services are not allowed on Xda but normal members keep posting them back up