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I was interested in getting the s4 I plan on going on a cruise soon to Bahamas and was interested in unlocking the phone,I do not have it yet but wanted to know if someone can try it out for me.What I was referring to was Samsung unlock code that someone found in this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
You can call Sprint and have the SIM card officially unlocked. If you are a new customer you have to wait 90 days before they let you do this though, if you're an old customer it shouldn't be a problem.
onehitch said:
You can call Sprint and have the SIM card officially unlocked. If you are a new customer you have to wait 90 days before they let you do this though, if you're an old customer it shouldn't be a problem.
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Is this based on your personal experience with Sprint with the S4?
optimummind said:
Is this based on your personal experience with Sprint with the S4?
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I do not have Sprint I highly doubt they would be willing to just give it to me,Im with boost mobile
brianhot1 said:
I do not have Sprint I highly doubt they would be willing to just give it to me,Im with boost mobile
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can someone with the phone try that ## code from the thread I posted in the first link to see if it works?
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You can call Sprint and have the SIM card officially unlocked. If you are a new customer you have to wait 90 days before they let you do this though, if you're an old customer it shouldn't be a problem.
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i see an option under System update that says UICC Unlock....is that the same thing? i clicked it and got an error though
Sortilege said:
i see an option under System update that says UICC Unlock....is that the same thing? i clicked it and got an error though
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From what I understand Sprint has to do something on their end to unlock the SIM. It will only work on overseas networks too, they aren't unlocking it for domestic networks.
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can someone with the phone try that ## code from the thread I posted in the first link to see if it works?
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I gave it a shot, can't even get into the menu that's described. The code did nothing.
I just called sprint to try to unlock my s4 and they told me that the phone has to be active on the account for 90 days before they unlock it. Not be a customer for 90 days or more.
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animal7296 said:
I just called sprint to try to unlock my s4 and they told me that the phone has to be active on the account for 90 days before they unlock it. Not be a customer for 90 days or more.
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I called and got approved for an unlock, though I fear it will only be international and not fully unlocked.
thekingofmean said:
I called and got approved for an unlock, though I fear it will only be international and not fully unlocked.
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Correct. Sprint never unlocks GSM devices for use inside the US.
thekingofmean said:
I called and got approved for an unlock, though I fear it will only be international and not fully unlocked.
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I will try again but I'm sure that it only unlocks internationally.
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myphone12345 said:
Correct. Sprint never unlocks GSM devices for use inside the US.
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I'm not trying to sound like a **** but just want to make the note that I have a Sprint Blackberry Tour 9630 from 2009 which cam SIM unlocked and is currently being used domestically with a T-Mobile SIM card.
I also have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and am really hoping they will allow for it to be SIM unlocked for domestic use as well. At least they didn't ship it with a locked bootloader.
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From what I understand Sprint has to do something on their end to unlock the SIM. It will only work on overseas networks too, they aren't unlocking it for domestic networks.
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myphone12345 said:
Correct. Sprint never unlocks GSM devices for use inside the US.
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man..that's such bullcrap!
brianhot1 said:
I was interested in getting the s4 I plan on going on a cruise soon to Bahamas and was interested in unlocking the phone,I do not have it yet but wanted to know if someone can try it out for me.What I was referring to was Samsung unlock code that someone found in this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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So has any one actually tried the code I posted at the beginning to see if that works for unlocking
Landon4444 said:
I'm not trying to sound like a **** but just want to make the note that I have a Sprint Blackberry Tour 9630 from 2009 which cam SIM unlocked and is currently being used domestically with a T-Mobile SIM card.
I also have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and am really hoping they will allow for it to be SIM unlocked for domestic use as well. At least they didn't ship it with a locked bootloader.
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Sorry, I didn't know about the Blackberry. Maybe because Blackbaerrys are somewhat unusual devices they made an exception. In any case, that would make it the only Sprint GSM device that I have ever heard of that was capable of operating in the US. All iOS and Androids have always been blocked for usage in the US. That said though, there have been hacks to some of them which enabled US use, though sometimes at the expense of not being able to use the device with CDMA while the hack was in place (meaning they couldn't be used on Sprint).
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So has any one actually tried the code I posted at the beginning to see if that works for unlocking
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I gave it a shot, can't even get into the menu that's described. The code did nothing.
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Yep... it was a fruitless venture.
it would be great if we could get the sim unlocked for domestic use.
I'd be happy with unlocking it for non US GSM providers at the moment, I find it ridicules that I have to wait 90 days after having the account with Sprint for 2 years. It is a new phone and I need to travel now.
Anyways if there is any way to unlock it I'd like to know.
As the topic says
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Yes. It's been discussed may times on here. We won't get the unlock until the Verizon version comes out. It has been unlocked, but for the sake of a quick OTA to patch the phones, the dev is waiting for the VWZ version to be released.
flucks said:
Yes. It's been discussed may times on here. We won't get the unlock until the Verizon version comes out. It has been unlocked, but for the sake of a quick OTA to patch the phones, the dev is waiting for the VWZ version to be released.
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He might be referring to cellular unlock. So he can use the phone on other carriers
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geoldr said:
He might be referring to cellular unlock. So he can use the phone on other carriers
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That's been discussed also. Doesn't look like AT&T is unlocking these devices yet. You could always pay ~$35 to a third party provider for unlock if you needed it now.
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If bought outright they will, see picture.
I unlocked my S4 yesterday...24.99...cellunlocker dot net. Had the code in 8 minutes.
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i unlocked galaxy s4 from safeunlockcode.com/samsung/unlock-galaxy-s-4 , its easy to use, i think.
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just search on ebay. there bunch of them. i got mine unlocked for $13. good deal i guess. they will ask you for IMEI and about few hours later they will send you the code.
reddevilboyz said:
just search on ebay. there bunch of them. i got mine unlocked for $13. good deal i guess. they will ask you for IMEI and about few hours later they will send you the code.
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My phone doesnt ask for a unlock code, After i inserted a GSM SIM card of a different country (India), it allowed to phone turned on.
It did not ask anything else... However when i selected global Network Mode, It did not let me search available network operators. The option to search the network operator after switching to Global network mode was not available.
I wonder why! I am not sure even if i purchase a unlock code, where do i enter it?
There is a free alternative for unlocking just by accessing dialer code. Found a thread around here at some point.
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I tried unlock-code-world and they never could generate the unlock code. They did however refund my money. I guess you could always try a more expensive website but I'm not sure what their results will be. I did however get my galaxy s for unlocked through AT&T customer service. I looked on the international data coverage maps and found a tourist location that would be a reasonable vacation spot for Americans but also did not have great coverage through AT&T international. I've been told them I was going on vacation you need to leave the country for about a month I said so that if I use their international plans my charges would be outrageous therefore it would not be smart to use a high price international plan for so long I've been brought up the fact about unlocking my phone to use a local SIM card in this area.because I had good payment history and was with the company for least a year the on lock my phone gave me on lock codes for all 3 of my lines all 3 galaxy phones. It will be a case by case basis they determined based on payment history like the service this situation you're about to embark on.I was on the phone about 30 minutes put on a good show discussed international plans various options I couldn't let them decide to unlock it not really force the issue of them unlock it for megive it a try care for hundred percent free
FYI for those with AT&T version of LG G4 and can't wait to unlock the phone to use with other GSM carriers, I found a good seller of unlock codes on ebay. It only costs $4.25. I got the code within a couple of hours and it worked on the first try.
Go to ebay and search for item 121669425147.
Have fun with the new-found freedom!
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FYI for those with AT&T version of LG G4 and can't wait to unlock the phone to use with other GSM carriers, I found a good seller of unlock codes on ebay. It only costs $4.25. I got the code within a couple of hours and it worked on the first try.
Go to ebay and search for item 121669425147.
Have fun with the new-found freedom!
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Just in time. I'm looking to take me g4 upgraded at at&t to tmo on their ETF promotion. How did you get to the network unlock screen?
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thedesi said:
Just in time. I'm looking to take me g4 upgraded at at&t to tmo on their ETF promotion. How did you get to the network unlock screen?
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The ETF promotion requires you to turn in your phone. Or did you have another phone you were going to trade in?
Personally I requested a code from my provider O2 UK for free although it can take a week for them to supply it but as its not urgent for me currently.
Funny the code arrived shortly after this post. G4 now unlocked.
I'm fuzzy on why someone wants to bring an AT&T phone over to T-Mobile. Won't you have issues with the data bands being incompatible? Isn't it just easier to use a T-Mobile phone on their network?
I got the phone for $200 on contract. That's my incentive to bring phone over. Tmo promo says we can trade in any phone - I plan to trade a flip phone.
Any color if certain dial pad combinations have to be entered to get to network unlock screen?
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Has anyone bought an unlock code online successfully and unlocked there phone?
sheriffa said:
Has anyone bought an unlock code online successfully and unlocked there phone?
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I think my att phone unlocked with the code bought from eBay. I tried with TMo sim. Apn had to be manually entered. I couldn't tell if it's a temporary or permanent unlock.
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thedesi said:
I think my att phone unlocked with the code bought from eBay. I tried with TMo sim. Apn had to be manually entered. I couldn't tell if it's a temporary or permanent unlock.
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Sorry, I've been traveling but I unlocked it via a website. Customer service was impeccable. www.Unlockunit.com.
I used donniefalcone on eBay too. Had a working unlock code and instructions in just over an hour. Unlock worked great!
Dial 2945#*810# on the H810 model to get to the SIM Unlock screen.
thedesi said:
I got the phone for $200 on contract. That's my incentive to bring phone over. Tmo promo says we can trade in any phone - I plan to trade a flip phone.
Any color if certain dial pad combinations have to be entered to get to network unlock screen?
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I did the similar thing dumping Verizon for T-Mo. I had talked to the sales rep a few times and when I went in to switch he didn't even ask for a phone. But he did say that I could bring in any working phone, including a flip phone as long as it powered up.
I was able to get my Verizon Samsung S4 not only to work with T-Mo but also got it on Band 4 so I was able to get on the faster network. The download speed on my S4 on T-mo's Band 4 was nearly twice as fast as Verizon's fast band.
How to enter code on H810 ?
HTCuser90 said:
How to enter code on H810 ?
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Dial 2945#*810# and click network lock, or put in a foreign sim and it should prompt you
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Hi,
I received an LG G6 LS993 as a gift at work. I have T-Mobile and would love to know if there is a way to have it unlocked.
Thanks
I would like to know this too, I just got a Sprint LG G6 and have Tmobile. Every unlocking website that I go to says they can't do it. Anyone have a solution?
No never.
"No, Never"
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No never.
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If you don't know what you are talking about please do not respond. Way too much WRONG information out there concerning unlocking Sprint phones. Yes, this phone can be unlocked for GSM sim card use, as can every LG G-Series phone from Sprint starting with the G2. This can be proven with a quick google search so I wont bother with doing the leg work you obviously failed to do before you gave this person an incorrect answer. As for specific method for the G6, we are still working on it. You should check back with the forum periodically for updates.
ak_burton said:
If you don't know what you are talking about please do not respond. Way too much WRONG information out there concerning unlocking Sprint phones. Yes, this phone can be unlocked for GSM sim card use, as can every LG G-Series phone from Sprint starting with the G2. This can be proven with a quick google search so I wont bother with doing the leg work you obviously failed to do before you gave this person an incorrect answer. As for specific method for the G6, we are still working on it. You should check back with the forum periodically for updates.
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So you say yes, but there's no way to do it?
Aren't there limitations in compatibility between Tmo networks and Sprint? Isn't the Sprint version CDMA based while the Tmo GSM? Or do they have both radios and it's merely enabling them?
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Every Sprint phone since 2016 has GSM radios and the frequency bands necessary for T-Mobile (and AT&T). Normally to get Sprint phones unlocked they have to be paid for outright (no contracts or device payment plans remaining) at which point they normally unlock them automatically. If this criteria is all met, then you should be good to go by popping in a T-Mobile SIM. Otherwise if it's still locked then it most likely is still under payment. Past history with unlocking Sprint phones has proven it to be a difficult endeavor when going through third-party, so more luck to you if that's the route you have to go.
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No never.
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All Sprint phones capable of LTE are automatically unlocked after they are paid for and can be used on almost any GSM carrier as the bands usually match up. They have the SIM ports necessary for other networks, used for LTE capability on Sprint.
Easily unlocked
Sometimes if you just call Sprint and ask for the UICC unlock code they'll just give it to you.
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jaqual said:
Sometimes if you just call Sprint and ask for the UICC unlock code they'll just give it to you.
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What if I am not Sprint Customer and I don´t live in the USA?
Is there any way I could get the UICC code?
rocz.mx said:
What if I am not Sprint Customer and I don´t live in the USA?
Is there any way I could get the UICC code?
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It's automatically unlocked once it's paid off. If you got it as a gift, it's already unlocked.
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rocz.mx said:
What if I am not Sprint Customer and I don´t live in the USA?
Is there any way I could get the UICC code?
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Then you shouldn't be using the LS993...it's the Sprint version.
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Then you shouldn't be using the LS993...it's the Sprint version.
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It's quite possible he got it as a gift from someone, and they used Sprint.
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tri_cchan said:
It's quite possible he got it as a gift from someone, and they used Sprint.
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That's possible, and if they didn't unlock it then he should still be able to call Sprint and they'd probably give it to him if it's ESN is clear.
I have my phone unlocked by buying the service on the Ebay. It costs me $20.
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It's automatically unlocked once it's paid off. If you got it as a gift, it's already unlocked.
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No, you have to call to get it unlocked .
I paid off for ahwile , it never got unlocked.
Called Sprint INTERNATIONAL department, when finish the call, the phone rebooted and unlocked
Validator1982 said:
I have my phone unlocked by buying the service on the Ebay. It costs me $20.
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Hi guys, I just bought the phone. How I can check if contract already paid off? And what is the Service to unlock phone with 20$? Cause original source said, that we cannot unlock bootloader developer.lge.com
LG G6 LS993 can't use on T-mobile
slawson said:
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Sprint unlocked my LG G6 after paying in full but when putting the T-Mobile sim card is says "invalid sim". Please help.
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Skype me (cyc0d3d) I have the solution for unlock for ls993 z9 and za
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Lg g6 and lg v30 now succussfully unlocked. Working on remote solution....not likely.
I have converted the LG G6 and LG V30+ from Sprint, model numbers LS993 and LS998 to unlocked firmware versions of the same phone, the AS998 and H873 versions. This is done with an unlocking tool, it is not free but the tool is well worth its salt..... This tool can be found with a bit of searching so I am not going to disclose it here and get this thread shut down or otherwise. Suffice it to say no IMEI change is required as has been erroneously stated elsewhere, the phone acts exactly like the stock version (with no bloat at all) as far as I can tell .......and I do this for a living.....lol. I am sending this reply with a Sprint V30 unlocked without Sprints help and on the Simple Mobile(T-mobile) network. Currently getting the expected throttled to 20mbps speed I've typically gotten with LTE on a T-Mobile mvno.
It does spike to 60+mbps before settling at 20 so the speed limitation is definitely the network(my cheap ass) and not the phone or flash.
I am working on a remote solution and will notify if I am able to overcome the speed requirement needed vs risk to phone brick ratio down to a level I feel comfortable with. I do NOT like not having the phone in my hand when working on it..... I would be happy to share info for shipping to my shop so that I can unlock your Sprint phones, feel free to message me.
so I was given an off contract, paid off, clean IMEI, TMobile locked LG v20 918. from a friend moving out of country From my reading and understanding you need to use the TMobile SIM unlock app to unlock the phone for use on other carriers and in order to use that app successfully you need to be a current TMobile customer with an active SIM.
I'm an ATT customer so I don't have a TMobile SIM handy to try but I tried to do the SIM unlock with my ATT SIM card which did not work. I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone and tried a few different ROMs to see what happened but none of those had any effect. The SIM unlock program also wont even run correctly until the phone is fully on stock with a locked bootloader so that's where i'm back to at the moment (on 10j)
Do I have any options other than finding a friend/coworker/etc that has a current TMobile account and SIM to try and use that to carrier unlock the phone? Has anyone had any luck getting someone at a TMobile store to take care of it?
Thanks!
Use a website to buy a code
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Use a website to buy a code
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I thought about that but from looking, I don't believe that is possible for the newer TMobile phones that have the Sim Unlock application since you need to use that to unlock the phone.
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I thought about that but from looking, I don't believe that is possible for the newer TMobile phones that have the Sim Unlock application since you need to use that to unlock the phone.
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It isn't possible. The only way to unlock is through T-MOBILE's app.
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Chance Ill said:
It isn't possible. The only way to unlock is through T-MOBILE's app.
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Appreciate the answers and that's what I figured. I did a little googling on unlock services and there are a few that claim to provide an unlock still via the unlock app route but charge 150 dollars plus for the service so that would certainly be an expensive gamble that really isn't worth it.
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Appreciate the answers and that's what I figured. I did a little googling on unlock services and there are a few that claim to provide an unlock still via the unlock app route but charge 150 dollars plus for the service so that would certainly be an expensive gamble that really isn't worth it.
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I considered going that route myself, but like you said, it really isn't worth it
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Has anyone tried just going to a TMobile store and seeing if an employee will do it?
Have you considered getting your friend to contact tmo for the unlock ? Since its paid off, they have to provide him the unlock code.
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Dude just go to t mobile. They will do it for you and if not get someone with a t mobile account to do you a favor
Still_living714 said:
Dude just go to t mobile. They will do it for you and if not get someone with a t mobile account to do you a favor
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I will give that a shot today over lunch
Just sayin'...
IMO, You might be better off dumping AT&T and switching to T-Mo. Do that, and they'll probably give you a free SIM kit just for joining up.
Your call. Good luck, no matter what.
What did you find out?
I'm looking to buy a tmoble locked h918 and want to know if I will be able to un lock it?
Thanks
PS and you know like trying to stay on the cheap.