hey there.
so short version.
i got a sprint s7, apparently it was not carrier unlocked when i got it. sprint says they will only unlock it if it's on an active service in good standing which i dont plan on getting on sprint at all. so i need a trusted place to get the unlock codes for it please, the cheaper the better because of my situation.
longer version.
my dad has early onset dementia so we had to take his phone from him and close his account. it's been a while and i found his S7 sitting there not doing anything and i need a new phone to put on my Verizon prepaid plan so after looking on the s7 the hardware is all the same just the firmware blocks out whichever bands each carrier chooses. so i need to go tomorrow and get one of Verizon sims to be ready so when i get the unlock code i can put it in right away and make sure i dont receive that sim error. or do i need to flash to the verizion firmware before i try to carrier unlock it?
any and all help is really appreciated as our family is really struggling atm and not having to purchase a new phone would save us alot of money.
p.s. device info is sm-g930p
baseband g930pvps4bqc1
android version 7
Here's a link to the remote unlocking service I used to have my 930P unlocked: https://www.gsmzambia.com/product/samsung-sprint/
You'll have to install Teamviewer and let them remotely control your PC to perform the unlock. I found them to be very reputable and helpful before, during and after the sale.
After unlocking, I'd recommend using Odin (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225177749) to flash the "U" firmware: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=52EF42AE925C11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
With U firmware, you won't have any of the Sprint bloatware that came preloaded on the phone, and it'll automatically detect and apply the proper settings for whichever SIM card you insert. If you don't want to flash alternate firmware, you can stick with what's already on the phone; you'll just have to manually enter the Verizon APN settings.
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Sup all...
Simple enough question. I've spent many days doing searches here in XDA and google but haven't been able to find a clear answer. Or maybe I didn't look hard enough or understand the responses to others questions regarding this topic.
I recently got an S4 (i337m) from Telus. From what I understand, this is the Canadian model (jfltecan). I am not sure if it is unlocked or not however. I know that I should just use a sim from a dif carrier to test, but I don't have access to one at the moment. No one I know has a micro sim that is with a carrier I could use to test with.
I've installed TWRP and flashed Slimbean and afterward I flashed Paranoidandroid roms successfully if that is some sort of indication as to the lock/unlock state of the phone.
So is there any other way to tell? Is there a method of unlocking this phone other than using the *#0011# method or similar methods that I've tried and do not work. Is an Odin method available?
Thanks
If you got it from Telus, directly, 99.99% it's locked
The only way to confirm is by popping in a SIM from another carrier.
I think it depends on how u buy the device. I think if you get the phone on a contract, its locked, but i think if you purchase the device for full price, it should be unlocked. That's atleast how i think it works.
You are most likely sim locked. There is no Odin method to unlock. You should really just buy a code to unlock. Be very careful using the free unlock methods. After a number of attempts the phone will lock itself so you'll never be able to unlock. Others have also messed up their phones trying it.
Buy a code or even safer, FastGSM.com USB cable method to unlock
I am also on telus, if this works like the s3 unlock you need to be on the stock Rom, can be rooted but must be stock.check the s4 thread to be sure though. You can go back to the custom Rom after you unlock and the phone should still be unlocked
Your phone's boot loader is unlocked. Meaning we can install a custom recovery and install a custom ROM very easily. Your phone is Sim locked if you bought it from telus. This means you cannot insert a Sim card in your phone unless its telus. Any other carrier will not work. You can unlock your phone through Telus. They have restrictions on this however. You're better off buying an unlock code off the internet. Its fast and most likely cheaper and no it does not void warranty. Hope this helps
Thanks!
Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies/info.
My phone was sim locked. I did the easy method of purchasing an unlock code from a local shop here. All is good. I can use the phone on any supported GSM carrier and I am able to flash custom roms and what not.
Thanks again to all for the info. Much appreciated and it helped me increase my understanding on this topic.
-Talabis
I'm getting a Nokia 6 tomorrow but it is going to be locked to a different network than I currently use so need to unlock it. There are plenty of sites that say they do it but I don't know if I can trust any of them. Is there any reliable and trustworthy sites that do this? I normally use ebay for unlock codes but I can't see anyone selling them for this.
From which region you are, and the phone is of which region..
The phone will be Irish and locked to the Three Ireland network.
Simple goto this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/guide-oreo
And follow the instructions carefully..
Note: after flashing Mena firmware, see if your phone supports your regions network or not, if yes then you can continue to install rest OTA according to the instructions
If it works then enjoy, if not, reply back with your feed back
I assume you mean this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/guide-oreo-follow-steps-t3723776 Your link just leads to the forum. If so, how does that let me use any sim in a locked phone. Don't you normally need an unlock code. If I can't use my sim in it, the phone is useless to me so I'm holding off buying it until I can confirm I can definitely get it unlocked.
Look if the chinese varient TA-1000 With manually USA varient TA-1003 installed and sold thousands of piece in India and working fine..
Though Indian and Chinese has different network region
So why this wont help you....
Now its up to you
You can give a try
If this works then give a feedback
I'm in exactly the same situation, Nokia 6 locked into Ireland's Three network.
Any advice on how to SIM unlock so it can be used on another network?
Well visit this site to unlock your device
http://www.three.ie/unlock-my-phone/
Remember you will require your non-three SIM and IMEI number of your device
follow the steps given on the link, you could unlock your phone
I m not 100% sure, because m from India, so first check the site
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you can buy unlocked phone from here
https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Unlock...8&qid=1517089335&sr=1-3&keywords=Nokia+6&th=1
since this one is unlocked, check it, i hope this could also work for you guys
Alright so I have a Nokia 6 from 3 Ireland.
Iv spent I don't know how long trying to get an unlock code for the phone so I could use it on my travels. Everywhere I went looking for a code couldn't find me one.
So today I just threw in a different sim and low and behold! It syncs up to the new network no problem.. It was never sim locked to begin with.. or is it possible the recent oreo updates had something to do with it??
So folks! If you've got a Nokia 6 you want to try on a different network just try a sim from a different network and see what happens.. Maybe this is common knowledge? But I couldn't find any info anywhere!
I bought this supposedly T-Mobile H918 on ebay. It says it works with T-mobile, Lycamobile, UltraMobile, Simplemobile. I figured (assumed (mistake)) the phone was unlocked. Tried to use a Freedompop gsm sim, no go. Went over to T-mobile they said it was NOT in database, couldn't unlock a phone not in database.but rep put his Tmobile sim in and it worked. I decided to order a T-mobile sim online for $10. In the meantime I went online looking for a LG IMEI checker. It turns out the phone is an Israeli H990. I guess someone flashed the T-mobile H918 on it. The IMEi is clear according to swappa and others. Should I send it back? It had H918 10K on it and I flashed back to 10J and rooted. I like the phone, but is it possible that it could get blocked down the line? If it's clear and can be used on different T-mobile MVNOs is it unlocked? I plugged IMEI into AT&T checker and it said something like, it's clear, we just need to get the right sim. Any help or info or ideas appreciated, Thanks Johnm
jmacie said:
I bought this supposedly T-Mobile H918 on ebay. It says it works with T-mobile, Lycamobile, UltraMobile, Simplemobile. I figured (assumed (mistake)) the phone was unlocked. Tried to use a Freedompop gsm sim, no go. Went over to T-mobile they said it was NOT in database, couldn't unlock a phone not in database.but rep put his Tmobile sim in and it worked. I decided to order a T-mobile sim online for $10. In the meantime I went online looking for a LG IMEI checker. It turns out the phone is an Israeli H990. I guess someone flashed the T-mobile H918 on it. The IMEi is clear according to swappa and others. Should I send it back? It had H918 10K on it and I flashed back to 10J and rooted. I like the phone, but is it possible that it could get blocked down the line? If it's clear and can be used on different T-mobile MVNOs is it unlocked? I plugged IMEI into AT&T checker and it said something like, it's clear, we just need to get the right sim. Any help or info or ideas appreciated, Thanks Johnm
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If you were able to root it, then its probably a database mismatch. The gsm simcards usually pose problem to T-Mobile's android handsets due to UICC activation (or UICC unlocking).
A crossflashed phone is hardbricked the moment u unlock its bootloader and load a custom recovery on it. (Had my chinese fake G3/G2 moments back in the days). Your phone is fine if you rooted it and its working right out of the box.
Two things that dont work if u modify the system of LG phones is RIL and the abnormal screen behavior. For your case, both work. I'm from Pakistan but I often end up having unlocked phones from American carriers. Right now I have Samsung Tab A which is from T-Mobile and UICC activation doesnt make my LTE Sim work on it. With T-Mobile its kinda common to end up into an "invalid sim card" error when u try to use a non-T variant.
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If you were able to root it, then its probably a database mismatch. The gsm simcards usually pose problem to T-Mobile's android handsets due to UICC activation (or UICC unlocking).
A crossflashed phone is hardbricked the moment u unlock its bootloader and load a custom recovery on it. (Had my chinese fake G3/G2 moments back in the days). Your phone is fine if you rooted it and its working right out of the box.
Two things that dont work if u modify the system of LG phones is RIL and the abnormal screen behavior. For your case, both work. I'm from Pakistan but I often end up having unlocked phones from American carriers. Right now I have Samsung Tab A which is from T-Mobile and UICC activation doesnt make my LTE Sim work on it. With T-Mobile its kinda common to end up into an "invalid sim card" error when u try to use a non-T variant.
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Wow Thanks, this story is getting more interesting. I appreciate you relating your crossflashing experience. I guess I'll try to get some different gsm sims to try. Thanks, take care, johnm
So I ordered my S7 Edge online through eBay (I know I know) anyways the model is shown as SM-G935V on the backdoor of the phone along with the Verizon logo, but when I got Phone Info in settings it shows SM-G935U. I activated it on AT&Ts network just to make sure it's unlocked. My questions are what kind of unlocking process would change the phone's software from 35V to 35U? Is it possible that the company flashed the unlocked model over the phone's software if so how do I check if it's ever been rooted or had anything flashed on it? I want to take the phone to Boost but I'm not sure just HOW unlocked it is & if it will work on a CDMA network other than Verizon. Assuming that it's been fully unlocked it should Right?
I can tell you that it's a Verizon phone originally (which is by unlocked anyways) all they did is flash the U firmware on it (like i did with mine) which is good thing bc it gets rid of all the Verizon bloat. Bt anyways your phone should be unlocked for use on any network
Hi,
I found that "unlockboot" can help me to unlock my S10+ SMG-G975U, that previusly UnlockUnit identify my device as Unavailable - CDMA and something like that topic.
Do you recommend unlockboot to unlock by 99USD?
Thank in advance!
Are you wanting to carrier unlock it or bootloader unlock it? The phone is already carrier unlocked, just insert your SIM. The bootloader cannot be unlocked on the G975U.
StoneyJSG said:
Are you wanting to carrier unlock it or bootloader unlock it? The phone is already carrier unlocked, just insert your SIM. The bootloader cannot be unlocked on the G975U.
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Hi,
No, there is a message that said "Sorry, your device can´t be activated on another carrier's..."
What carrier are you on? If you flash the U1 unlocked firmware and insert a SIM, it should work. If you don't want to flash then it looks like you need an unlock code, which is odd because from what I have read the G975U is already carrier unlocked.
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What carrier are you on? If you flash the U1 unlocked firmware and insert a SIM, it should work. If you don't want to flash then it looks like you need an unlock code, which is odd because from what I have read the G975U is already carrier unlocked.
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Thanks, I will try to flash U1 fw. The cellphone is Verizon, and I am looking to move to Movistar (Telefonica) of Mexico.
StoneyJSG said:
What carrier are you on? If you flash the U1 unlocked firmware and insert a SIM, it should work. If you don't want to flash then it looks like you need an unlock code, which is odd because from what I have read the G975U is already carrier unlocked.
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Wait wait. So you're saying my Sprint S10+ is already unlocked? Just need to flash the U1 software?
If you purchased a carrier branded model new it doesn't normally come unlocked. You need to own the phone outright before a carrier will unlock it and some carriers require that the phone be used on their network for a minimum period of time (usually 1 or 2 months) even if you did purchase it outright from them.
You cannot flash U1 firmware on an S10+ unless it's carrier unlocked.
Hello,
I flashed this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/sm-g975u-firmware-downloads-tmo-spr-att-t3908657. Everything goes ok, and the message of unlocking appears, requesting me the unlock code.
Any suggestion?
Thank you!
jhs39 said:
If you purchased a carrier branded model new it doesn't normally come unlocked. You need to own the phone outright before a carrier will unlock it and some carriers require that the phone be used on their network for a minimum period of time (usually 1 or 2 months) even if you did purchase it outright from them.
You cannot flash U1 firmware on an S10+ unless it's carrier unlocked.
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Actually you can flash U1 firmware anyway, but it will still be locked to the same carrier without the unlock code. Carrier locking is IMEI based, not software or device based.
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using XDA Labs
Have you tried calling the carrier and asking them to unlock it? Most carriers will unlock your phone once you've had it for 3 months.
Psedog said:
Have you tried calling the carrier and asking them to unlock it? Most carriers will unlock your phone once you've had it for 3 months.
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I cannot get contact with agent support, I need to have a Verizon number get into the call
jwarrior319 said:
Actually you can flash U1 firmware anyway, but it will still be locked to the same carrier without the unlock code. Carrier locking is IMEI based, not software or device based.
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Recently the firmware for the S10+ became all-inclusive like on the S9 models so I'm not sure if flashing U1 firmware over carrier firmware will get rid of the carrier apps anymore. They seem to get installed now automatically as part of the provisioning for the installed SIM card. If you have a network unlocked Verizon phone and insert a T-mobile SIM you end up with the T-mobile boot animation and T-mobile apps and all the Verizon stuff is gone. Maybe the U1 firmware doesn't work the same way.
I read in a different thread that you have to activate the phone with Verizon and wait 3 days. After that just put in another carrier SIM and the phone should auto unlock.
jhs39 said:
If you purchased a carrier branded model new it doesn't normally come unlocked. You need to own the phone outright before a carrier will unlock it and some carriers require that the phone be used on their network for a minimum period of time (usually 1 or 2 months) even if you did purchase it outright from them.
You cannot flash U1 firmware on an S10+ unless it's carrier unlocked.
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this is incomplete and some is inaccurate..
his vzw device doesnt need to be paid off but does need to wait 60 days from activating on the verizon network before they unlock it..
also you can absolutely flash u1 firmware on a u device, it has literally nothing to do with the sim lock.. and no, flashing u1 on u doesnt magically unlock the sim..
pretty sure on U firmware vzw device will say message cannot be used on another carrier yet.. on u1 will i believe prompt for unlock code when a dif. carrier sim is inserted
https://www.verizon.com/about/consumer-safety/device-unlocking-policy
sprint however needs to be fully paid off and active at least 50 days and account needs to be in good standing to be eligible for sim unlock
StoneyJSG said:
I read in a different thread that you have to activate the phone with Verizon and wait 3 days. After that just put in another carrier SIM and the phone should auto unlock.
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its a 60 day period, not 3 days lmao
hackerjj22 said:
Hi,
I found that "unlockboot" can help me to unlock my S10+ SMG-G975U, that previusly UnlockUnit identify my device as Unavailable - CDMA and something like that topic.
Do you recommend unlockboot to unlock by 99USD?
Thank in advance!
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are you trying to unlock the Sim or the bootloader? i have the same phone and was disappointed to find out i couldn't unlock my bootloader. no root no custom rom smh. but it's because Samsung removed the developer option to "oem unlock" which must be enabled to unlock. so done online service claiming to be able to do so is crap and waste of money. also if you're trying to unlock the Sim which I think that's what the site is claiming to be able to do because Sprint is a CDMA network if you unlock the SIM the only other service you can put it onto would be boost or Virgin Mobile which just use Sprint's towers. they're the only network still using CDMA. so pointless all the way around sorry buddy.
kw69747 said:
are you trying to unlock the Sim or the bootloader? i have the same phone and was disappointed to find out i couldn't unlock my bootloader. no root no custom rom smh. but it's because Samsung removed the developer option to "oem unlock" which must be enabled to unlock. so done online service claiming to be able to do so is crap and waste of money. also if you're trying to unlock the Sim which I think that's what the site is claiming to be able to do because Sprint is a CDMA network if you unlock the SIM the only other service you can put it onto would be boost or Virgin Mobile which just use Sprint's towers. they're the only network still using CDMA. so pointless all the way around sorry buddy.
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Thanks for your reply!
I am trying to unlock the sim, the cellphone was Verizon US, (refurbished by asurion). And wanted to use Movistar (Telefonica, from Mexico just GSM). I am searching to do a root and try to follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491. So what I understand, the site "Unlockboot" could do a CDMA unlock, and after 3 days of chatting with the person that is on service there, sounds that are possible, also is possible that I can continue using my GSM provider of Mexico. But it is very expensive 99$ USD is 2000$ MXN... Also, I do not trust a web service, also if there isn't a reference on this forum.
So that's the update...
kw69747 said:
are you trying to unlock the Sim or the bootloader? i have the same phone and was disappointed to find out i couldn't unlock my bootloader. no root no custom rom smh. but it's because Samsung removed the developer option to "oem unlock" which must be enabled to unlock. so done online service claiming to be able to do so is crap and waste of money. also if you're trying to unlock the Sim which I think that's what the site is claiming to be able to do because Sprint is a CDMA network if you unlock the SIM the only other service you can put it onto would be boost or Virgin Mobile which just use Sprint's towers. they're the only network still using CDMA. so pointless all the way around sorry buddy.
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you are wrong.. U variants will work on all us carriers once sim unlocked.. its been this way a few years now..
also, i can get oem unlock but youre still not missing anything because bl unlock doesnt work still lol
I think ibowtoandroid who maintains multiple Samsung device threads on XDA has an unlock service but I'm not sure what he charges.
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Where I live there are multiple independent phone shops that sell SIM cards and phones and are not affiliated with a single carrier and also phone repair shops that offer to SIM unlock a phone as a walk in service. You can probably find a shop to do it if you don't trust an online service.
jhs39 said:
I think ibowtoandroid who maintains multiple Samsung device threads on XDA has an unlock service but I'm not sure what he charges.
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Where I live there are multiple independent phone shops that sell SIM cards and phones and are not affiliated with a single carrier and also phone repair shops that offer to SIM unlock a phone as a walk in service. You can probably find a shop to do it if you don't trust an online service.
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Let me contact him, thanks!