Hello everyone
I've recently got the phone (p10 lite) and, while trying and failing to update it (runs EMUI 5 and Android 7 now), after extensive talks with various Huawei representatives, I found out it's branded by Vodafone Italy, and apparently made for the Italian market. The device, however, was bought new from a store in Greece, so you can imagine my confusion.
Any way, long story short, I can get no updates, I'm stuck on the WAS-LX1AC432B123 build (it's the single siim 4gb variant). Huawei can't help me and neither can I get an Italian Vodafone sim card just to get an update (if they've even rolled out any). Huawei support even suggested I use a Vodafone sim (I did, to no avail) just in case this was the problem (it was not).
I've searched extensively for a solution but hit a wall everytime. Firmware finder does nothing as well, I'm constantly getting error messages for package errors and "download failed". I'm assuming it's because of the locked bootloader. The thing is, I can't unlock the bootloader without the code and Huawei straight up refuses to give out the code.
Now I know there are paid services like DC unlocker but I'm not sure if they're legitimate and safe and I'd obviously prefer not paying.
So, question: Is there any alternative to paid services? Is the unlock code obtainable some other way? Perhaps somewhere within the phone's files? And if so, how would one access it?
If not, is there another way I can de-brand the device? Maybe via some de-bricking method?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.
LePD said:
Hello everyone
I've recently got the phone (p10 lite) and, while trying and failing to update it (runs EMUI 5 and Android 7 now), after extensive talks with various Huawei representatives, I found out it's branded by Vodafone Italy, and apparently made for the Italian market. The device, however, was bought new from a store in Greece, so you can imagine my confusion.
Any way, long story short, I can get no updates, I'm stuck on the WAS-LX1AC432B123 build (it's the single siim 4gb variant). Huawei can't help me and neither can I get an Italian Vodafone sim card just to get an update (if they've even rolled out any). Huawei support even suggested I use a Vodafone sim (I did, to no avail) just in case this was the problem (it was not).
I've searched extensively for a solution but hit a wall everytime. Firmware finder does nothing as well, I'm constantly getting error messages for package errors and "download failed". I'm assuming it's because of the locked bootloader. The thing is, I can't unlock the bootloader without the code and Huawei straight up refuses to give out the code.
Now I know there are paid services like DC unlocker but I'm not sure if they're legitimate and safe and I'd obviously prefer not paying.
So, question: Is there any alternative to paid services? Is the unlock code obtainable some other way? Perhaps somewhere within the phone's files? And if so, how would one access it?
If not, is there another way I can de-brand the device? Maybe via some de-bricking method?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.
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Hi,
i know only the unlock bootloader option and then debrand. I unlocked mine with Dc Unlocker and it worked, my version is an Italian one but of TIM mobile operator (The WAS-LX1AC55)
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I unlocked my Focus back in December through NCKZone. Installed the Feb and March updates without a hitch. Now my phone is locked again to AT&T, when I try enterning the unlock code I got from NCKZone I get an error message that says SIM Error. Also, if I try to access the SIM through Phone Settings, it says the SIM is locked. I never had a lock on the SIM card, so I tried the default of 1111 to no avail. Only way to have access to the SIM is after a soft reset. Weird thing is phone is now locked to AT&T, and whenever I try the unlock code from NCKZone, I get a SIM error and it locks the SIM....anyone else experience this? Yesterday I called AT&T, they were useless, they also transferred me to Samsung and all they could suggest is a hard reset.......
I called AT&T this morning, this time the person said the subsidy unlock code changed and they can't give it to me until May 9th, sounds fishy to me. Any one else have this problem?
May 9 is about right date from all the responses from AT&T so far. Officially, AT&T won't give you the unlock code until 10-month after the release of exclusive phones (seems all new phones are exclusive phones now).
But this is the first time that I saw unlock code changes after a firmware update.
did you install the official at&t Nodo? or did you do it with the VPN trick and only install the Samsung specific update?
roudiare said:
did you install the official at&t Nodo? or did you do it with the VPN trick and only install the Samsung specific update?
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Official AT&T Nodo update.
ok then i'll hope that the samsung specific update isn't responsible for this mess
roudiare said:
ok then i'll hope that the samsung specific update isn't responsible for this mess
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Me too, hard to believe the subsidy unlock codes would change due to a firmware update, I've never heard of that before. It would be great if someone could confirm if they are experiencing the same thing with the official update and had their phone subsidy unlocked prior to Nodo.
I 'unbranded' my phone before applying the update, and am still carrier unlocked.
Unlocked my phone months ago using code from my longtime friend at Samsung. Phone was just updated, turned on and off a few times including battery removal and still is unlocked. Please do not ask me to get codes for your phone, my friend does me favors and do not want to abuse that.
Hi.
Unlocked one Samsung Focus today with the official NoDo update from ATT, and still unlocked and working fine in Costa Rica, I can still make calls, text sms, mobile internet, etc.
I ended up doing a hard reset and now it is fine, go figure. I now see ATT and AT&T using the Samsung Network Profile tool. Doing this from Connecticut.
So the Samsung dude was right after all. Lol
Hello,
I've purchased Galaxy Note 3 (SM-9005 Model) From Italy.
The device was locked to europe only,
but they have removed the lock by making a call for 5 minutes with their european SIM.
The phone is now unlocked for me and works, I can make calls etc.
I would like to Hard Reset the phone or change it's ROM,
but I'm afraid it will be locked again.
Do you know if it would stay Unlocked or not?
Bump.
LordEnlil said:
Hello,
I've purchased Galaxy Note 3 (SM-9005 Model) From Italy.
The device was locked to europe only,
but they have removed the lock by making a call for 5 minutes with their european SIM.
The phone is now unlocked for me and works, I can make calls etc.
I would like to Hard Reset the phone or change it's ROM,
but I'm afraid it will be locked again.
Do you know if it would stay Unlocked or not?
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Nobody can guarantee you anything, but:
1) before writing a custom ROM be 100% certain you have a full backup of the "sensitive" partitions!!!
2) if the region unlock becomes your only problem you might be able to fix that again by either using an EU SIM or by writing to Samsung and asking for a code (there is a thread which has more details on it, Samsung Germany are by far the most professional and helpful from all of Samsung representatives in EU, ideally write them in German even just using Google translate). If you originally had a network unlock then things might be more complex (but I doubt that is the case since a network unlock code would also fix regional unlock) and if you (or the custom ROM) messes with the modem or other sensitive partitions you are your own and only specific backups of those can save you in an effective way.
Evening,
I have tried EE and various sim unlocking websites trying to get a sim unlock code for my P9 lite which is locked to EE in the UK but no one so far has been able to produce a code for me.
Has anyone on here sim unlocked a P9 lite locked to EE or can anyone recommend a tool to do the job?
Thanks in advance!
habalapeno said:
Evening,
I have tried EE and various sim unlocking websites trying to get a sim unlock code for my P9 lite which is locked to EE in the UK but no one so far has been able to produce a code for me.
Has anyone on here sim unlocked a P9 lite locked to EE or can anyone recommend a tool to do the job?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi there. I'm in the same boat. The EE site won't accept my IMEI code. I did manage to get my bootloader unlock code for around £5 using a site mentioned in the unlock/root guide thread. A weird thing was that the Huawei site wouldn't accept my IMEI/serial number, and the guy who runs the site I ended up using for the unlock also said at one point via email that I'd given him an incorrect IMEI number. I insisted I hadn't and he eventually sent me my unlock code - not sure what to make of that.
Hi,
That's a weird one! I haven't been having that issue. My issue so far is none of these unlock code companies have been able to provide a code...
I went into town today and went in a few mobile phone unlock/repair places. Most were able to get a code which would have been pointless but one guy said that he could hook it up to his computer and unlock it that way. It was a case of "no unlock, no fee" so I went for it.
I paid £15 ad he unlocked it successfully ?
From my experience, getting someone to hook it up to their computer to unlock is the way forward!
I left the phone with the guy (after noting down the imei beforehand) and went back 30 mins later where it was unlocked waiting for me.
Popped in my partners ID Sim in and it picked up the network straight away!
Happy customer!
Go find someone who can hook it up to a pc for you! There are remote options but I don't entirely trust them.
Good luck!!!
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Try it out DC-Unlocker
Azuwey said:
Try it out DC-Unlocker
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+one for this.
Followed this - https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-android-hisilicon-unlock-guide
But instead of letting the program unlock the sim I paid for just 4 credits (4 euros) to read the unlock codes, then when you put the wrong sim in the phone asks for the NCK code.
fabgav said:
+one for this.
Followed this - https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-android-hisilicon-unlock-guide
But instead of letting the program unlock the sim I paid for just 4 credits (4 euros) to read the unlock codes, then when you put the wrong sim in the phone asks for the NCK code.
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How did u managed to get the code ? They keep refunding my payment .
Hello,
I just acquired a new 'Huawei Ascend XT' phone which is sim locked to AT&T. I am currently in the process of unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone.
I was wondering is there any tool available to Carrier / imei unlock this phone after I have rooted it (or may be even befor rooting it)?
Thanks.
I'm fairly certain you just need to change the apn settings manually.. need to do something weird to bring up the option to add/edit, believe it's holding down the tasks button
Without being carrier unlocked, the phone can only be used on AT&T Prepaid, AT&T, or AT&T based MVNOs. These days AT&T won't give you an unlock code unless you use the phone on AT&T Prepaid for 6 months. You can check eBay to see if any unlockers will sell you an unlock code for a few bucks. Only buy from sellers who have a money back guarantee if their unlock code fails.
rhoniel said:
Hello,
I just acquired a new 'Huawei Ascend XT' phone which is sim locked to AT&T. I am currently in the process of unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone.
I was wondering is there any tool available to Carrier / imei unlock this phone after I have rooted it (or may be even befor rooting it)?
Thanks.
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Bought 2nd-Hand
I would like to ask if there is any way to carrier unlock. I bought this phone for 20$ on offer up. But when I contacted at&t to request unlock they said it has to be used for 6 months. For me that does not work, as I am already with tMobile and bought the XT for a second phone because of the large device support. I actually love the phone, but as is it is just sitting around. If anyone has or has heard of a way to accomplish an unlock please p.m. Me.or answer in forum. Thanks in advance.
Ps. phone is already bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk 14.0. And latest TwRP.
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!