I bought a LS997 (Sprint) v20 that was supposed to be unlocked, it was not. I saw on these forums people posting SIM unlock success with LGSIMUNLOCK.COM so I figured it was worth a try since 13 dollars wasn't much. After 13 hours they sent me an email saying my model was "super encrypted" version of the phone and they would need an additional 13 from me in order to bribe the carrier, I guess. I obliged and provided the extra money. About 18 hours into the order they sent me an 8 digit code and an apk to download that was labeled Network Unlock. I followed their instructions to a T at least 20 times with no luck and emailed back saying nothing was changing. They assured me they have a 100% success rate and that it must be my fault for having a custom ROM, which I don't by any means because it was an OTA update for one, and for two my second screen still worked... So I was unhappy after a few emails back and forth they decided they would send in for a new Unlock Code, while in the mean time k started doing research to find out that Sprints codes usually consist of 6 letters and not 8 nor do they require random unlock .apks. At that point I started trouble shooting the apk they sent me, I uninstalled and reinstalled about a few times and tried 00000000 on the network, and the app reacted exactly the same way saying my device was "Permanently Unlocked", interesting.... So then I took the phone off of wifi with no network attachment and tried a 0000 four digit random unlock code and the app still acted like it was connecting the network which was impossible since I had no connection and STILL tried to get me to believe that my phone had been permenantley unlocked. At this point I'm ready to call this website a scam and it's been a week since I returned the phone and requested a full refund and they are still telling me to remain patient that when Sprint is done updating their network or website they well return a working code for me that I don't even need anymore. Do not use this website unless you have 15-30 dollars you are ready to part with for no reason..
Gentlemens, keep in mind, lgsimunlock - scammers!
for $ 13 undertook to unlock the H-830 (unlock app) with clean imei-esn, as a result, after an "unsuccessful attempt",
on the demand for a refund of money, it is written that they sent the request to the operator. Already passed more than 35 days! the result is a loss of money.
Be careful.
lgsimunlock.com fraudulent website
Same situation, Be patient! Don't order, just will get 8 digit number that works only with their "app" to get a permanent unlock. However after you restart the phone it is still locked. The only way is to open a dispute on PayPal and nearly 50% of success that you will get your money back.
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After countless hours on the phone with Bell, I finally talked to a supervisor who authorized the release of the code and I was charged the 75$ fee, except that the code DOES NOT WORK.
they told me to call Samsung , Samsung said that they have nothing to do with the unlock codes and that they are handled by the carrier.
So now I really dont understand what the problem is.
I called Bell technical support and they are telling me to enter my sim card pin. obviously they have no clue. I'm thinking about returning it but i dont know if they will refund the 75$ since they already gave me a code.
they told me to try putting 8 zeros : 00000000 before the code or 6. nothing works.
any ideas ?
they BSed you, it can NEVER be just a bunch of ZEROES
call back and give them hell
i've worked on cell phone stores before, unlocking phones and stuff, there have never been a unlock code like that for any phone.
the code is not all zeros, they advise to put 8 x 0 and then the 8-digit code they provided. but still nothing works.
armrob said:
the code is not all zeros, they advise to put 8 x 0 and then the 8-digit code they provided. but still nothing works.
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ok, that sounds more like it.
well, if the code is not working, then you have to contact Bell back, since they charged you the money, they have to make sure it is unlocked
either that or get a full refund, if they are being uncooperative
If you need an unlock.
Just hit me up
i just got the phone yesterday HTC HD2 and i got the unlock code for it so i can use at&t but when i tried to put the code it already said
you have tried 14 times, please wait until timeout...
do any of you guys know any solution..or anyway to put it in timeout
i know i searched the forum but no answer to it yet
please help if you can
thanks in advance
anybody? is there anyway to override this
you only get so many tries at entering a code. I dont know the exact number, i think it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, i think its usually around 7 times, then you have to wait (an hour maybe, perhaps longer) then you get some more goes, but if you get it wrong again it locks out for longer/permanently, unless you take it to a shop that can directly access it with a cable, and it will allow some more tries.
When i first read about this, on a different phone, about two years ago, it was 7 tries at entering through keypad, wait an hour, then 7 more tries then locked, plus 10 tries through the cable, then it was completely locked.
If you have any kind of receipt, you probably wanna kick up a fuss with the seller.
same problem
i've tried 19 times
i'm waiting 33 h now and it is impossible insert any code
Hello,
This is my first time posting in here and I'm only here because I'm absolutely desperate.
I left EE on 19th April to get a SIM Only deal with another company. I was told I needed to buy a sim unlock code but decided to have a look online first before committing to paying for it.
The same day I filled in the online form to request an unlock code, the confirmation email said it would take 7-10 days (note not working days) for the code to arrive. I received a text on the alternate number I provided saying that they needed to contact Samsung for the code which would take a bit longer - which is fine and from the info I found online I expected. 24th April my PAC Code goes through with the new company but still no code. This is fine because the weekend is coming up and I wouldn't need my phone anywhere that didn't have WiFi.
I get another text on 28th April saying the exact same thing as the text from the 24th. When I call EE on the 30th I am told that the code has already been emailed/text to me but they cannot resend the code (for some reason they don't keep a copy of any texts or emails they send) but I will have it within 72 hours (again note not working hours)
So I phone up 4 days later and ask where my code is, to which I'm told it was 72 working hours and 7-10 working days. Admittedly I got a bit angry on the phone (and did apologise to the poor girl I spoke to) and was passed to a manager who told me that she would contact whomever and raise an urgent "ticket" meaning I would get the code by 5pm the same day.
So I called at 5:30 and was told that I needed to wait another 72 hours not until 5pm and that I should not have been told 72 hours to start with, and that they will have to start the whole process again meaning I have to wait another 10 working days!!!
I need help now because I am absolutely sick to death of this ridiculous company! Their customer service just keep lying to get me off the phone and I have no way to keep in touch with my heavily pregnant wife when I'm not on the WiFi! I am away from her for a week from tomorrow and I have no confidence that EE will ever pull their finger out and fix this for me.
Does anyone on here know if there is anyway I can get flash a stock ROM for a non EE phone and go through the procedure to unlock my phone?
Any help would be much appreciated
You don't need to change ROMs so long as you are on a stock ROM. You will have to temporarily downgrade the modem however. We have an entire thread devoted to unlocking the S4, including instructions. They work so long as the modem is downgraded beforehand. After unlocking, restore your old modem.
Hi there guys,
I seem to have an issue, on my LG V20 H918 I order an unlock code. I figured out a method to make it prompt for the code and bypass the T-Mobile unlocking app all together, however, here's the issue.
I received Three codes in with the markers
NCK:8565570142041856
SPCK:9791172928931644
NSCK:2448289909387735
NOTE: Codes included because they do not identify me or my device directly.
First I entered NCK and got "Network unlock successful" and went on assuming that was the end to it, however, after rebooting it prompts me for the Network Unlock Pin again. After entering the same (NCK) I was this time told the unlock was unsuccessful, so I tried the other codes provided all with the same Network unlock request unsuccessful response.
So my ultimate question is, what the you suppose the first success did and how can I finish the job? If it weren't for me figuring out how to access manual code entry, I wouldn't have spent money on this code.
How I accomplished bypassing the unlock app and getting a unlock prompt was by flashing AOKP and booting with a unauthorized SIM card, I'm just confused because what did that first successful unlock do? Why would it prompt me for the unlock code again and not accept the first successful code. I'm not sure if my device is unlocked or not at this point considering that, is it possible that the initial successful unlock enabled another band to be used in an unlocked state or even unlocked the device just the app does another step I'm failing to do manually to finalize this unlock.
I'd appreciate your opinions and advice in this situation, I personally feel like this might lead to something or either I'm running into a dead end another individual has also.
If you pay for it on like an installment plan you have to pay it off completely before you can unlock it. They keep it locked so you don't just do a promo and leave to someone like AT&T.
jameslapc2 said:
If you pay for it on like an installment plan you have to pay it off completely before you can unlock it. They keep it locked so you don't just do a promo and leave to someone like AT&T.
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I'm not actually sure what the status of this device was, I bought it 3rd party from an Ebay seller. Any speculation on what the first "Unlock request successful" did if anything?
No idea unlocking phones isn't my specialty. But possibly the phone is blacklisted which is making it hard to unlock. Honestly what I'd do is take it to a T-Mobile store and ask them what's up.
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No idea unlocking phones isn't my specialty. But possibly the phone is blacklisted which is making it hard to unlock. Honestly what I'd do is take it to a T-Mobile store and ask them what's up.
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Tried giving them a call, they appear to get very rude when they hear the word "unlock" which is sad, I take it they don't particularly care for people getting device unlocks? She hung up on me and the other agent just completely shut me off, she tried to offer me a contract but no further details which is really irritating.
That's unlike their service. It's possible you called at a bad time. More mid day is when they're as helpful as can be. I would take it to a store if possible and just tell them your situation I've done that before and they bent over backwards for me at my store.
Any news on this?
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Any news on this?
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Unfortunately, nothing more. Still haven't managed to figure out exactly what it did, I did discover that the phone does not have money owed on it.. Not entirely sure what the chock this up to really. I cannot replicate the results to investigate with logcat, I know that my attempts didn't permanently lock my device thankfully.
Figured I share my repair experience here as OnePlus has set a new low in my book for customer service. Started when I sent my device (unlocked by T-Mobile) for repair last month. I was given the option of repair or replacement but chose repair so I wouldn't have to unlock again. I received it back about a week later but with no documentation as what the repair was (found out through my calles it was a motherboard replacement. I did notice the SN was the same but the IMEI was different. Used it for 3 days and called T-Mobile to have it unlocked but their system now sees my device as a non-T-Mobile phone and they can't unlock it (and they have tried 4 times since Sept 25th). Over the past few weeks I have conferenced on T-Mobile support with OnePlus support in an attempt to get it unlocked and every time I call it's like starting from scratch with OnePlus. Four times now I've been told to wait 24-48 hours so they can hear back from there repair facility, I've made 14 total calls to check status (they have never called me back once). T-Mobile has been absolutely great and were on the phone with OnePlus with me for over an hour. So for know unless a miracle happens I'm stuck with a phone that can't be network unlocked by any carrier. Looks like the repair facility perhaps used a standard motherboard and flashed the T-Mobile firmware on it from what I can determine. If you need service for a T-Mobile device ALWAYS choose a replacement if you have the option)
Rule #1: Never ever choose repair when replace is an option. XDA is rife with people complaining about repair issues with every phone manufacturer. But I think you know that now. Also, I would hardly fault OnePlus in this situation. Its a simple issue of the IMEI not being in the T-Mobile database. Thats not OnePlus' fault. Thats a T-Mobile issue. IT can be added to there database. Verizon does this but for a completely different reason. But ultimately fault is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, to further support my claim think of it this way... T-Mobile (and Verizon) request the bootloader / SIM lock. If you buy the non carrier version from One Plus this would be a mute point. Again, a T-Mobile issue, not OnePlus. If you really want to get technical fault the US Congress for allowing them to lock in the first place. Ok Ok... Way off on a tangent...
Now... Some questions for you...
Have you ran the IMEI against an IMEI check database to see what kind of device it returns as? I would be curious to see. Another way to find out if its a T-Mobile device is to check the IMEI against your last phone. If the first few digits are the same or different will support your claim of the device being different.
Have you tried to tried to toggle the bootloader unlock switch or is it gray'ed out?
Have you tried popping in another carriers SIM just for giggles?
Lastly, have you tried to unlock it yourself by using the built in unlock program in network settings?
If that fails you may want to consider sending it back to OnePlus again for replacement. I can only assume that you do not have insurance? If you do then you may want to check with them about replacement faulting the IMEI as the issue. Might be a hard sell but I'm sure it could be done.
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Rule #1: Never ever choose repair when replace is an option. XDA is rife with people complaining about repair issues with every phone manufacturer. But I think you know that now. Also, I would hardly fault OnePlus in this situation. Its a simple issue of the IMEI not being in the T-Mobile database. Thats not OnePlus' fault. Thats a T-Mobile issue. IT can be added to there database. Verizon does this but for a completely different reason. But ultimately fault is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, to further support my claim think of it this way... T-Mobile (and Verizon) request the bootloader / SIM lock. If you buy the non carrier version from One Plus this would be a mute point. Again, a T-Mobile issue, not OnePlus. If you really want to get technical fault the US Congress for allowing them to lock in the first place. Ok Ok... Way off on a tangent...
Now... Some questions for you...
Have you ran the IMEI against an IMEI check database to see what kind of device it returns as? I would be curious to see. Another way to find out if its a T-Mobile device is to check the IMEI against your last phone. If the first few digits are the same or different will support your claim of the device being different.
Have you tried to tried to toggle the bootloader unlock switch or is it gray'ed out?
Have you tried popping in another carriers SIM just for giggles?
Lastly, have you tried to unlock it yourself by using the built in unlock program in network settings?
If that fails you may want to consider sending it back to OnePlus again for replacement. I can only assume that you do not have insurance? If you do then you may want to check with them about replacement faulting the IMEI as the issue. Might be a hard sell but I'm sure it could be done.
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Same situation here, mine was unlocked did a replacement and it was locked and T-Mobile has no record of it. It took me 17 days to get the replacement and every day I checked the status I get told wait 24-48 hours. Now after I got it I'm told every day to wait 3-5 days for an update. Really one plus?
One plus sucks at anything customer service. Can you not do a warranty through tmobile?
Hi, i have the same problem. I was able to unlock my OP8 the moment I bought it. But after sending my OP8 for repair, it was locked when sent back. I got the error "server 255" when I tried to do a permanent unlock.
I contacted Tmobile and they said I need a valid tmobile account, which I don't:
"One of our mobile device unlock requirements is an active T-Mobile account. Since you don't have one you're going to need the get the unlock via a 3rd party company. Our apologies for this."
I have contacted OP 4 times now. They say they'll escalate my problem to the relevant team.
So how did u ppl solve it? Anyone tried the mtd below:
https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/qn8dez
Thanks.
zonexo said:
Hi, i have the same problem. I was able to unlock my OP8 the moment I bought it. But after sending my OP8 for repair, it was locked when sent back. I got the error "server 255" when I tried to do a permanent unlock.
I contacted Tmobile and they said I need a valid tmobile account, which I don't:
"One of our mobile device unlock requirements is an active T-Mobile account. Since you don't have one you're going to need the get the unlock via a 3rd party company. Our apologies for this."
I have contacted OP 4 times now. They say they'll escalate my problem to the relevant team.
So how did u ppl solve it? Anyone tried the mtd below:
https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/qn8dez
Thanks.
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I hate oneplus with a passion I'm 8 months and still going with an issue they keep BS'n me on
Hi, I would like to post an update. After contacting OP support a few times thru chat, they agree to help me talk to Tmobile directly. I told them I can't use the phone, I'm overseas (really, no joke), and I contacted Tmobile but they refused to help.
After waiting for a few days, my IMEI is whitelisted and I was able to unlock the phone. So I guess if you are persistent enough and tell them tt you've exhausted your options, they will help. So I guess they're still nice ppl (kudos to Sophia!)
Hope someone with similar problem can try what I did.
Just wanted to fan the flames that OnePlus is still up to their BS. I sent my phone to repair the back glass after I recovered from unbricking my phone rooting after the Android 13 OTA. When I get it back, after all these warnings signs something was off I realized when I tried to put my unlock_code.bin and it kept failing that they gave me a new motherboard. Luckily I AM a Tmobile customer, but holy heck, what if I was not? Luckily somehow I was able to get in to get the info to request another code to unlock my bootloader even though I'm still carrier locked.
fgjruiz said:
Just wanted to fan the flames that OnePlus is still up to their BS. I sent my phone to repair the back glass after I recovered from unbricking my phone rooting after the Android 13 OTA. When I get it back, after all these warnings signs something was off I realized when I tried to put my unlock_code.bin and it kept failing that they gave me a new motherboard. Luckily I AM a Tmobile customer, but holy heck, what if I was not? Luckily somehow I was able to get in to get the info to request another code to unlock my bootloader even though I'm still carrier locked.
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I just had my op8 repaired back with a motherboard replacement so that it can't unlock the sim as I am not a T mobile customer. I used online chat several times and complained about sim-unlock. Finally, after I gave them both old and new imei and strong complain, they unlocked my sim card. Not a good experience, but the result turned out to be good.