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I'm very interested in the HTC Aria because of its small size, but I have tmobile service. I'm not getting a data plan (I've got wifi everywhere I go) and I'm fine with buying it retail. My only question is how to unlock it to use tmobile's network. I heard I can call ATT and get an unlock code. I also heard there were online service that could generate an unlock code. Well, at this point I'm really nervous to buy this phone because I don't want to purchase this device and not be able to use it on my network. This is going to be my first android phone and I'm eager to get into the whole rooting and custom ROM business. Please help!
Thanks,
dm
EDIT: My grandma has had service with ATT for about a year now. I've heard that tmobile with give the unlock codes for free if you've had service with them for 90 days. I'm curious if ATT does the same.
2x EDIT: Sorry for the typo in the title.

there are plenty of unlock services via the web, just find a site and after you pay the usual $20 they will email you directions on how to unlock the device so that you are able to run it on tmobile.

Thanks for the quick response! I'm scared that's what I may have to resort to, but I just assume the potential for getting scammed is pretty high. Are there any reputable ones that you know of that unlock the Aria? I know it's pretty new...

I did some searching and the only ones that I can find are:
www(dot)iunlockit(dot)com/htc-aria-unlock-code-p-58064.html
www(dot)unlockallcellular(dot)com/aria-unlock-code-p-58064.html?osCsid=brnitand0jq564to0v7tirhnk7
Like I said, this looks fishy because it appears to be the same site with different domain names. Are these reputable sites? I still haven't bought my Aria because I want to be certain that I can unlock it fairly easily.

I paid $2 to unlock my LG VU on eBay...
Worked perfectly. They said they'd do it for all AT&T phones

if i unlock this phone to use on tmobile will i still be able to use 3g and all of the other features on this phone?

no 3g (but if you don't want data it won't matter) all other features should be just peachy afaik

I never thought about ebay; great idea.
and, no, I'm not going to be using a data plan, seeing as I rarely use data and I've got wifi everywhere I'm at (work, school, home, etc.)
Thanks a lot guys. I'll leave an update once I get the phone. Hopefully within the next week.

i was going to do the same (to get out of the data) but
free phone+2 years of data=360
just the phone=380
we'll see what att's policies are like in 2 years though

So I bought the Aria and I love it. However, I can't find anyway to unlock it. I bought one of those ebay unlock services, seeing as it advertised an unlock code in 2 hours or less. Well, that was two days ago. I also looked up on those sites that I mentioned previously and they are scams. So I've got this awesome phone that I can't use as a phone. What are my options now? I love this phone!
donald =/

I have tried this a couple of AT&T phones and it worked for me.
Call up AT&T and tell them you have to leave country for work and would not like to spend money on roaming. They asked for IMEI number and handed me the code instantly.

ayush20m said:
I have tried this a couple of AT&T phones and it worked for me.
Call up AT&T and tell them you have to leave country for work and would not like to spend money on roaming. They asked for IMEI number and handed me the code instantly.
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I did this with every single one of my AT&T phones and they never gave me trouble. For me it was the true since I travel to Hong Kong every year to visit my parents.

ayush20m said:
I have tried this a couple of AT&T phones and it worked for me.
Call up AT&T and tell them you have to leave country for work and would not like to spend money on roaming. They asked for IMEI number and handed me the code instantly.
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I've done this as well....

dmellenbruch said:
So I bought the Aria and I love it. However, I can't find anyway to unlock it. I bought one of those ebay unlock services, seeing as it advertised an unlock code in 2 hours or less. Well, that was two days ago. I also looked up on those sites that I mentioned previously and they are scams. So I've got this awesome phone that I can't use as a phone. What are my options now? I love this phone!
donald =/
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Hi there, did you find a way to unlock the phone?
I'm wondering on the details about calling AT&T to get the code. I bought my Aria through ebay and presently have the phone at Mexico. Do AT&T ask for phone number (registered with AT&T), ssn or any other personal details regarding the phone? or just by calling them with IMEI # they will provide the code?
I don't have AT&T for obvious reasons.

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tongas said:
Hi there, did you find a way to unlock the phone?
I'm wondering on the details about calling AT&T to get the code. I bought my Aria through ebay and presently have the phone at Mexico. Do AT&T ask for phone number (registered with AT&T), ssn or any other personal details regarding the phone? or just by calling them with IMEI # they will provide the code?
I don't have AT&T for obvious reasons.
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Hi
I try maybe all store in Ebay and nothing, only get my code here:www.freeyourhtc.com/
I hope this help.

Thanks Rafa, but just bought a code from the ebay seller... will let everybody know if it worked or not.

Ebay Unlock code for HTC Aria actually worked!
I finally got to say that the ebay deal really worked for me!!! Couldn't be more happy!
Please refer to this post for more info:
How sketchy are the ebay unlockers?
Was a little skeptical about it but just got the code on the email minutes ago and worked right away!!!
Cost me 9.95 because the price was reduced and paid with PayPal. Bought it in the morning and got the code 5-6 hours later.
Thanks again to breakeven and xda-developers forum!!!

Can I unlock my phone if im in a two year contract?

I used http://www.cellunlock.net/ to unlock my gf's MyTouch 3G. They took 1 day and I got the code.
It seems they usually take less time, but they had some problems.
$10 if you use the code crackb50 on checkout.
And no, I don't work for them.

kevina90 said:
Can I unlock my phone if im in a two year contract?
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Course you can!
If you have at&t, then I would suggest you try the call them and get the code for free method first. If that's doesn't work, then just buy a code.
The reason why me and many others went through ebay, it's because most of the unlockers out there with web site presence, and being the aria a relative new phone, they do not carry yet codes or access to them. I tried first 1 of this unlockers and wrote email to 2 of them and none of the 3 had access to codes yet, finally the ebay thing worked for me and take only about 7 hours to get the code.
You should know that unlocking the phone will no release you of the contract but just give you the ability of changing gsm provider. Unlocking the phone it is only intended for that. If what you want is to remove some crappy apps installed by default, then what you might need is to have root access to phone instead unlocking. Rooting the phone is quite easy with the aria and is free; you just need some further reading about.
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Unlock Motorola Droid Pro

Hello everybody,
I'm currently thinking about to import the Pro to Germany. But the phone is only available at Verizon. Those phones are locked. If I am right, the lock is for SIM cards, because Verizon operates w/o SIM cards, correct?! I found some unlock companies over the net, but noone is able to unlock the Pro from Verizon.
How is the lock removalble? This is not software based, so that rooting the phone and flashing a custom ROM will not help?! Only the method by entering the correct code?! So I have to check for unlocked phones, which are really expensive... Or is that SIM lock only for US Networks and in Germany it would work?!
Thanks for help.

You simply call Verizon and tell them you're going to spend some extended time in Europe and you want the ability to unlock the phone and change out the SIM card so you can use the phone as a local phone without all the charges, etc. They'll then tell you that you won't have the Verizon guarantee of service, etc., if you remove the SIM card while overseas. But the cost savings is definitely worth it.
Interestingly, I didn't actually "unlock" my phone as I've done with Blackberries in the past. They gave me a code to use when and if I ever insert a foreign SIM card in the phone. At that time, it will prompt me for the unlock code.

I've been using mine for 2 weeks now in Portugal, I bought it on eBay and I believe that the seller got the code straight from Verizon. No issues so far, although the coverage is poor IMO. Other than that, I wish the battery could last a bit longer, but I'm already used to having to charge it every night.

I am living in Germany and would like to import this phone too, but I dont know where to buy it? I dont want to buy anything on eBay!
Thanks in advance

i have my droid pro since 5 days. From ebay.com
Unlock costs 8 usd and now my o2 germany sim works
pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/greddy7/MotorolaDroidPro

greddy said:
i have my droid pro since 5 days. From ebay.com
Unlock costs 8 usd and now my o2 germany sim works
pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/greddy7/MotorolaDroidPro
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So can you provide the site that got it unlocked for you?

Unlocking / subsidy code
Yes, please let us know where you got the unlock code. I'll buy you a beer next time I'm in Munich

this man can do it
wrote to [email protected]

What is the process for entering the unlock code? Do I need a non-Verizon SIM card in there?

yes, you need a non-Verizon SIM card

greddy said:
this man can do it
wrote to [email protected]
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I personally recommend this guy SwiftUnlock for your Motorola Droid Pro. He got me the unlock code in no time. Now everything is working perfectly on my Motorola Droid Pro. Using it in Mumbai, India on GSM + EDGE

Jibreil said:
I personally recommend this guy SwiftUnlock for your Motorola Droid Pro. He got me the unlock code in no time. Now everything is working perfectly on my Motorola Droid Pro. Using it in Mumbai, India on GSM + EDGE
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Why EDGE only? Are you not getting 3G speeds?

rafeee2 said:
Why EDGE only? Are you not getting 3G speeds?
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My service provider has yet not started 3G services here. Its in the pipeline and should be ON anytime before 31st

Ohh OK. No worries, I hope you get it soon.

Jibreil said:
I personally recommend this guy SwiftUnlock for your Motorola Droid Pro. He got me the unlock code in no time. Now everything is working perfectly on my Motorola Droid Pro. Using it in Mumbai, India on GSM + EDGE
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Hey man. Can you tell me the format of the unlock code? I don't need the unlock code itself, just its length, numerals only or alphanumeric, etc...

rafeee2 said:
Hey man. Can you tell me the format of the unlock code? I don't need the unlock code itself, just its length, numerals only or alphanumeric, etc...
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8 digit numerical code.

Jibreil said:
8 digit numerical code.
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Exactly what I needed, thanks man

rafeee2 said:
Exactly what I needed, thanks man
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Are you creating an app that generates unlock codes for Verizon Droid Pro?

Jibreil said:
Are you creating an app that generates unlock codes for Verizon Droid Pro?
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I wish! No, I'm getting a Pro off eBay and the seller has already mailed me what he claims is the unlock code. I wanted to make sure he did not just send me a bogus number.

Using it on Sprint network in the US?
I have been desperately wanting to get my hands on an android based physical keyboard candy bar phone for a long time. I finally found this amazing phone and am wondering if this can be used with sprint in the US. I am not willing to change carriers and if that is the case I will just have to wait for another one of the same type to be available on sprint. Sad is the case! Please let me know if using this phone on sprint is possible.
Thanks
Ted

[Q] Where to get cheap SIM card so I can unlock phone????

Hi,
I am not technically inclined. I need to get my Samsung Galaxy SGHI1337 unlocked.
I am ready to pay for the unlocking service. But all my friends and families are on AT&T network like I am.
Where can I get a non-AT&T SIM card cheap to get my phone unlocked via cellunlocker.net? I only have access to an old, never-activated AT&T SIM card.
I know cellunlocker gives you 3 options, but I heard inserting a non-AT&T SIM card is the most successful route.
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friend, co-worker / friend, classmate.
go to a store and tell them you want to unlock it because your contract is up in a couple months and you want to make sure you can use their service, they prob have one in the store thats even activated for testing purposes.
just a few thoughts off top of my head.

Thanks!
MoodSwinger said:
Friend, co-worker / friend, classmate.
go to a store and tell them you want to unlock it because your contract is up in a couple months and you want to make sure you can use their service, they prob have one in the store thats even activated for testing purposes.
just a few thoughts off top of my head.
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All my friends and families are at this point are on AT&T network. It really sucks. Asked some friends' friends....they are scared of loaning me the SIM.
But thanks for the idea of going to a store instead!! I have not even thought of that one.

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MoodSwinger said:
Friend, co-worker / friend, classmate.
go to a store and tell them you want to unlock it because your contract is up in a couple months and you want to make sure you can use their service, they prob have one in the store thats even activated for testing purposes.
just a few thoughts off top of my head.
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I called TMobile. They said they sell a SIM card for $10.00 at the store. After that, I will need to activate the service at the store.
The problem is I am fine with AT&T since I get special discount through relatives working for AT&T. I just want to get phone unlocked so I can take it with me to Europe.
But does the SIM have to be activated for the unlocking purpose? If not, I can just buy a TMobile SIM and unlock, right?
Thanks a lot in advance!

confused2014 said:
I called TMobile. They said they sell a SIM card for $10.00 at the store. After that, I will need to activate the service at the store.
The problem is I am fine with AT&T since I get special discount through relatives working for AT&T. I just want to get phone unlocked so I can take it with me to Europe.
But does the SIM have to be activated for the unlocking purpose? If not, I can just buy a TMobile SIM and unlock, right?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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Go to a mall or T-mobile kiosk and get a $10 prepaid sim. They should activate it where you buy it.

Yeah like ^^he said^^, I was more thinking walk into a place, a kiosk is a good idea too, when they see you face to face and you deal with a "person" they do things a bit different than give the "company response" over the phone.
Not sure of where you live, but I heard they sell Straight Talk sims at Walmart now...don't know myself. but I think they are like $7.
Also maybe an easier time walking into a MVNO, like Boost or Metro PCS or one of those where you can Bring Your Own Phone and just tell them you want to unlock it and see if it will work with their service before your contract is up. But you have better luck going in and standing in front of the person IMO.
Good Luck.

I stopped at a T-Mobile store and said I was looking to change to them from AT&T and they gave me a sim to unlock the phones with. I guess it depends on who you talk to.
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If your on att you can order a prepaid sim off eBay for $0.99 just make sure its one compatible with tmo for example and not att and it will work for phone unlocking. For example http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SPOT-MO...MOBILE-4G-UNLIMITED-iPhone-4-4S-/190892268791 good luck

wickedninjalo said:
If your on att you can order a prepaid sim off eBay for $0.99 just make sure its one compatible with tmo for example and not att and it will work for phone unlocking. For example http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SPOT-MO...MOBILE-4G-UNLIMITED-iPhone-4-4S-/190892268791 good luck
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Do I need to actually activate any plan on the simcard? Or it will connect to network out of the box, if unlock was successful?

darshakk said:
Do I need to actually activate any plan on the simcard? Or it will connect to network out of the box, if unlock was successful?
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Nah you shouldn't need to activate it. Just pop it in and it should recognize that it's a SIM that isn't supported (tmo based) by the network your locked to (att) and it should ask for the unlock code and you can proceed with whatever unlocking procedure your using.
I've done this on a gs1, Infuse, and a gs3. For selling purposes. An unlocked device is alot easier to sell, that's why I did it. Haven't done it to my gs4... Yet. But it should work just the same.

wickedninjalo said:
Nah you shouldn't need to activate it. Just pop it in and it should recognize that it's a SIM that isn't supported (tmo based) by the network your locked to (att) and it should ask for the unlock code and you can proceed with whatever unlocking procedure your using.
I've done this on a gs1, Infuse, and a gs3. For selling purposes. An unlocked device is alot easier to sell, that's why I did it. Haven't done it to my gs4... Yet. But it should work just the same.
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Awesome, that's exactly what I was searching for this whole morning. I'll order one and unlock it. Thanks

darshakk said:
Awesome, that's exactly what I was searching for this whole morning. I'll order one and unlock it. Thanks
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Glad to help

Straight talk has like a kit and they send you the sim cards from the various carriers, my mom recently tried to switch from at&t on her iphone (crapple) to straight talk because it would be cheaper, then the week before she was going to cancel her at&t plan, her at&t work discount went from 19% to 50% off her bill so... but yeah came with a sim kit and all, just not the unlock code

mejakola said:
Straight talk has like a kit and they send you the sim cards from the various carriers, my mom recently tried to switch from at&t on her iphone (crapple) to straight talk because it would be cheaper, then the week before she was going to cancel her at&t plan, her at&t work discount went from 19% to 50% off her bill so... but yeah came with a sim kit and all, just not the unlock code
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Once your contact is up they might just give it to you if you ask. Those kits would never coming to unlock code. The first reason each code is different for each device. Second I'm sure they would have a lawsuit on their hands if they did. You can always just tell them you're going out of the country and need the unlock code to use the cell phone over there.
but in the end it's so much more fun in hacking to get to device unlocked on your own. But again that's my own opinion.

99 cents for several different ones at http://pickyoursim.com/

I had Verizon at one point and I wanted a new sim card so I just went to the closest Verizon retail store and asked for another one. They asked me why and I told them that I was having network problems so they gave me a free one.
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Looking to unlock SM-G900T, thread for it exists or no? Can't find it

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 phone that I'm trying to unlock myself. Looked through these pages and couldn't find a thread about it. Can someone link me please?

Unlock?
Root or SIM unlock?

*Detection* said:
Unlock?
Root or SIM unlock?
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SIM unlock. I want to use it on another carrier

Called your carrier and asked for the unlock code?
Some do it for free if you've owned the phone for a while

*Detection* said:
Called your carrier and asked for the unlock code?
Some do it for free if you've owned the phone for a while
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The device isn't mine originally. I bought it off someone in hopes I could unlock it. I tried calling T-Mobile but they requested the original owner to talk to instead. I've been trying to get the O.G owner to do it herself but she's been dragging her feet on it so I thought I'd try to do it myself instead on waiting on her

Other than paid services you can buy online, I'm not aware of any free methods, (Never gone looking for them though)
I'd call T-Mobile again, and say that you bought the phone from a 2nd hand shop, you don't know who the previous owner is etc

*Detection* said:
Other than paid services you can buy online, I'm not aware of any free methods, (Never gone looking for them though)
I'd call T-Mobile again, and say that you bought the phone from a 2nd hand shop, you don't know who the previous owner is etc
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Good idea, gonna try that now

knightkilla said:
Good idea, gonna try that now
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Welp I got screwed. Called T-Mobile and found out that it was blocked due to non-payment on the device. Great.

Bad luck man, if it was through eBay / Paypal, try get in touch with the seller and get a refund / open a case against them if they say no
I`ll keep my eyes open for anything that might help and post it here

carrier locked sim...

I paid a sim unlock company over a year ago for the sim unlock code and got nothing but lies in return. Is there any way forward for me possible?

yarchlrl said:
I paid a sim unlock company over a year ago for the sim unlock code and got nothing but lies in return. Is there any way forward for me possible?
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If you pay for the service, make sure they're reputable beforehand. One way to tell is if they offer unlock codes for metropcs phones that come with unlock.apk Phones with that app do not have a code to unlock, it's done remotely through metro, so don't trust anyone saying different.

NickNaym said:
If you pay for the service, make sure they're reputable beforehand. One way to tell is if they offer unlock codes for metropcs phones that come with unlock.apk Phones with that app do not have a code to unlock, it's done remotely through metro, so don't trust anyone saying different.
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It was the to rated company on the internet....