Hi guys, noob here, but not so noob on android OS
I was trying to unlock my verizon droid 3. And when I´d inserted a sim from another carrier, it just says "subsidy lock, call provider".
How can I make the phone ask for the unlock code?
I read somewhere that this message appears when you tried too many codes, but havent tried anything. I read that this problem was solved on other moto phones by leaving the phone idle at subsidy lock screen for 4-5hs and the phone will ask again for unlock code, but thats not the case
Anyone experienced this problem?
call verizon tell them your going our of country on a business trip and you have a european SIM already that you would like to use, but you need to unlock your phone. viola
Im already outside US. Problem is phone dont ask for unlock code.
Alltel or Verizon Wireless do not use any type of subsidy locks on their CDMA phones. Default Code:000000 or 123456 or 654321
that is what i found by looking up the subsidy lock error you described. tell me what happens when you input one of these. im still doing more research for you
Hi, it just says "subsidy locked" and a discard dialog box, there is no box to enter any number
Phone is dual cdma/ gsm 3g, Im trying to unlock the sim part.
I´d read this forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 but Im missing the enter code dialog box
the fact that their is no dialog box is weird to me. can you press the menu key? does anything pop up? i googled this but did not find anything. ima check some other sites. do you have an account with verizon?
Yes, phone was working on verizon till the day I leave my city.
The only option when I put a foreign sim card... it´s just the subsidy lock legend and if I hit the discard dialog box, phone goes to android home menu. But obviously with no gsm signal.
I can do everything, flash, root, everything. The only thin I cant do, it´s downgrade, phone was updated to last verizon 2.3.4 OTA when was connected to verizon network, and as other thread says, it´s no downgradeable atm. Im thinking that verizon could have put some newer simlock protection to latest updates...
since subsidy lock is simply by the carrier you can contact verizon and they can tell you what to do. if you dont have anyway to call the usa, you should email them.
Well... more news. Contacted verizon tech service and they teach me how to get to the unlock screen. But for the code I have to wait almost 6 more months.. lmao
Well... more news. Contacted verizon tech service and they teach me how to get to the unlock screen. But for the code I have to wait almost 6 more months.. lmao
At least I can try any code now
sorry you have to wait. i should have said there is a certain wait period for each person [i think 10 months] before their eligible for an unlock code. butttt you can always get one online. glad your initial problem was solved though
Yep, thanks for helping. Maybe Ill try some online code but I think they wont work
If anyone is experiencing the same problem, the only way to get the unlock code input screen is setting to only gsm mode and then turn on/off airplane mode a couple of times and magically unlock dialog box will appear.
there is one that works. ima go find which forum i found it in and post back tonight. probably within the hour. well i cant personally garuntee it works but it had good reviews from xda memebers
That would be nice In case you dont want to post link here, just send me a pm
I have to do some things for the rest of the night and its too much too look up on my phone. If I don't get on again tonight I always check xda whe n I wake up so ill have it first thing tomorrow morning at the latest
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Maybe share what you did to get the unlock code dialogue to open. Save others the time of having to call Verizon themselves, since you already did that
Why do you have to wait six months? Was your line on Verizon too new to get an unlock code?
Droid 3 with stock xt862 ROM working on T-Mobile via xt883 radio.img & custom build.prop
Yep, first rule on a forum: dont say it works, say how you make it work
Its a couple of post above, set only gsm mode, turn on off airplane mode a couple of times, and unlock dialog will appear.
I'd unlocked other phone some time ago on verizon and for the next one, I have to wait half a year
Anyway Im not coming back to states anytime soon, so I'll have to throw it through a window
Btw fisrt ebay code didnt worked.
My bad, didn't see this whole second page when I was on mobile lol. Second rule on a forum: read all posts! Good luck.
ebay switftunlock freedomobile and unlock_fusion
whichever you choose and they can send you and unlock code. these are based on reviews from this forum
Thanks, I´ll try one of them
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got root on the G1 already ,possible unlock the G1 without unlock code
anyone working on it ?
I think there are 3 possible ways:
1:find the unlock flag then rewrite
2:find the IMEI code and change it to a IMEI code that has already got the unlock code
3:find the unlock algorithm
hack the baseband
Did you figure out something? I got my T-Mobile G1 bought off eBay in the brand new packaging with a SIM card. Probably someone stole it from BestBuy or Futureshop, whatever, but I generally don't care where it came from bradn new that cheap
But now NO ONE can provide me with an UNLOCK code for it
I tried several different unlock sites, including the most famous one mentioned here, but no one can actually calculate an unlock code based on my IMEI.
I tried some solutions like Gevey 3G / TurboSIM for G1, but eventually the phone with a "proxy" SIM sort of "sees" my SIM card, but still unable to register to the network.
I was wondering if any cable unlock solution was found for the G1 already.
I got the phone rooted with the latest baseband and with the latest self-made build off the android repository, but cannot figure out how to unSIMlock it now..
find someone with t-mobile, have them activate the phone on their line, then use a site or hopefully they have been with t-mo long enough to add international calling, tell them you require the phone unlocked to use a euro sim and your set
disclaimer: in theory
all of the above except adding a stolen phone to t-mo actually work [might still work, not like your responsible for ebay origins] and t-mo's great customer service will unlock it for you immediately if your account qualifies for international calling,
Call T-Mobile
call Jenny-Craig
[same great assistance, just a lot more humorous]
^_^
Sounds crazy, not sure at all if it's been mentioned before but try www.htcunlock.com
They claim to be able to get any code for almost any htc phone including the G1, you can also buy codes in bulk to lower the cost, and its paid through paypal, so its kinda secure
Just my thoughts anyway
Oh and if you are unlocked but have no network, try setting up the APNs in wireless settings
Be prepared to wait several days for an unlock code from tmobile.
nickwinn said:
Be prepared to wait several days for an unlock code from tmobile.
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I got mine in 3 days. They were even faster when I had my BlackBerry.
xyrcncp said:
I got mine in 3 days. They were even faster when I had my BlackBerry.
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yup, been much faster than estimated all 5 times I unlocked my mobiles
I was unlocking the G1 for £3.50 using a site I had access to. I was getting the unlock codes back within an hour too.
PM me if you want your phone done.
No in fact, don't PM me as I don't have the access any more.
The website that can do it is Uniquephones.com
PsychoKilla666 said:
call Jenny-Craig
[same great assistance, just a lot more humorous]
^_^
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LMFAO...GNR
Hi all, I have a similar experience. We have a G1 here that was never linked to a contract, and T-Mobile refuse to acknowledge its existence. I have tries one unlocking company so far, and they claimed they were unable to get the code. Does this mean I will not be able to get the unlock code for my phone at all?
if its saying that its unable to register on the network then that usually means the sim has been disabled or that the phone has been reported stolen and the IMEI blocked
seems like nobody have a "flash scan" to get our SIMUNLOCK code
Thats the strange thing, it is simply locked to tmobile, a tmobile sim works in the phone, and all is good, but it is locked from other networks (asks for code)
Hi,
I recently bought a Droid 3 from a guy in the US who says he activated it and "put it in gsm mode" so i can use it outside the US with another carrier's SIM card. When i got it and insert my SIM it prompted for an Unlock Code (which i later got and it was accepted). Now its asking to be 'activated' but i am outside the US and so its just sits there with a black (bluish screen) and nothing happens then it finally returns to the screen requesting to activate once more.
Anyone know what is the solution to this dilemma and save me from having bought an expensive paperweight?
thanks for any tips,
.../Ian
you can try to press home and you should be able to get back to where you were.
If you were to be stuck in the emergency call area, all the better, enter *228 and call, while its calling, press home. thereafter you can cancel the call by sliding down the notification bar and cancelling it.
I'm not sure if there is a permanent solution to your problem, but I will try to look into it
UPDATE: a screenshot by a camera would be helpful
Thanks. Tried this sequence but got "phone activation not supported on this network". I attached an image.
.../ian
leekslk said:
you can try to press home and you should be able to get back to where you were.
If you were to be stuck in the emergency call area, all the better, enter *228 and call, while its calling, press home. thereafter you can cancel the call by sliding down the notification bar and cancelling it.
I'm not sure if there is a permanent solution to your problem, but I will try to look into it
UPDATE: a screenshot by a camera would be helpful
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I think you need to bypass activation. Try the Droid2 method
http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-bypass-the-activation-screen-on-the-motorola-droid-2/
Cleanser,
Maaan do i owe you a beer! That worked like a charm! Thank you ever so much my friend. I was staring at the thing wondering what to do with it and had resigned myself to sending with the wife to the US later this month to activate.
You were a godsend. You just made a friend in Trinidad & Tobago!
One thousand thank you's...
/Ian
cleanser said:
I think you need to bypass activation. Try the Droid2 method
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Could you make phone calls now?
I'll have to use QPST to overwrite someting of the phone, even after bypass activation.
BTW, I am using a SIM card from China Telecom.
No problems at all making and receiving phone calls. No issues of any kind thus far.
.../ian
good that your problem got resolved.
I just got another Droid 3 online but after obtaining the unlock codes, 2 in fact, it is still "locked". Now it just shows a screen saying, Phone is subsidy locked, contact service provider.
= ( anyone has any idea what I could do or perhaps another unlock code site I could try?
I read where Verizon changes the code OTA making unlocking the Droid 3s a bit more challenging. maybe they changed the code in yours where the manufacturer's code no longer works. I think that unlocking these are really like sticking apples in a barrel...
/ian
leekslk said:
good that your problem got resolved.
I just got another Droid 3 online but after obtaining the unlock codes, 2 in fact, it is still "locked". Now it just shows a screen saying, Phone is subsidy locked, contact service provider.
= ( anyone has any idea what I could do or perhaps another unlock code site I could try?
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I am in the same boat here. Subsidy code to unlock. I guess we have to wait for the new codes to be released. O call Verizon (only Verizon customer which I am not).When ones pays full price they should unlock the phone automatically because we are subsidizing the phone discount with the monthly payment.
Hello!
I would like to ask for help, since seems that my phone fall in a more locked state, a seems that is an issue that is starting to plague the Droid-3's models.
Well, the issue is, I bought a Droid 3 that came fine and with a Verizon SIM card, and activated. So I purchase an Unlock code on internet, in order to Unlock it for use in my country network ( I already unlocked succesfully others models in the past).
Well, the code seller sends me 2 codes as options for unlock, butin the first try both fails with my local SIM (following instructions), well, then I enter in a process of several tests with other option settings ( Changing Network to gsm, full resenting of the phone,etc), but aftera I almost sure was 10 attemps (I was 5 process in total, since I received 2 codes, so spend 2 by every stting that I was try), the phone reported "Dismiss mode" and since them the "Unlock Network" option was not available from the system and request for calling Verizon service.
So, I am not in USA, an neither have Verizon account, I am stuck with the phoen still network Locked and worst Locked also in "Dismiss Mode".
So, far, I would like to ask PLEASE some help in order to try to unlock the phone, since by now is almost bricked.
I also would like to resume the info that I found by my bad experience and related research in order to help avoid that others users may fall inthis locked state:
1) If you try to unlock your phone and the code is unsuccesfull, You have at the most a MAX of 10 times in total and if You reach 10 times, Your phone will be locked in "Dismiss MODE" and will be asking for calling to Verizon to try to solve and You will have to need a Verizon up to date account and in normal service.
2) The codes available in internet seems NOT ABLE to Network Unlock some Droid 3's and the issue seems in rising.
3)There is some info around about that Verizon change the internal codes of their phones, so seems that the Motorola provided code that some sellers offers seems that dont work.
Please, If somebody could help with a method or process to remove or pass the dismiss state, and some info about codes outside Verizon that really could work on network unlock, it will be very gratefull.
Thanks for attention and best regards.
If you leave the phone on for 9 hours (if I remember right) on this screen, it will go back to 'enter unlock code' mode. But this is all you could do. Verizon tends to alter unlock codes for their global phones - this started with Droid 2 Global and now we see growing reports of same happening to Droid 3.
The thing is they do not want you to be able to use the phone if you are not customer of theirs. For now, your only chance is to have phone activated on Verizon on account that's postpaid and has been in good standing for at least 60 days. Then owner of this account can call and request unlock code from Verizon Global Support. If all conditions are met - they will give him/her the code free of charge. I know this might not be possible for you to do. I believe the only other way is if bootloader gets unlocked and somebody knowledgeable can thinker with the baseband image to overcome the sim lock.
There is also one more thing you could try, but it likely won't work very reliably - it is called "TurboSIM/Smart Unlock SIM" - a thin module that inserts underneath sim card in the slot and fakes the phone to believe it is engineering SIM inserted, thus bypassing the lock code. Those sell for like $5 on eBay, but as I said - phone might not work very reliably when these are in use
Head over Droid 2 Global section to read for more information if you like.
Hello leobg!
First of all! thank You very much for take time to kind help and answer. Indeed, Your info is helping since make me with more clear scene about the phone status.
Well, by now I set the phone on with the original Verizon SIM inside, in order to look for the "Network Unlock Code" screen...
About this, I wonder, with some doubts... if there be possible that after around 9 hours the "Network Unlock Code" return, and if I do not have yet a proper code, IF I pass/dismiss the "Network Unlock Code" screen the phone will return to Subsidy status OR it may be remove the Subsidy status, and then, when I may get a proper code in future I was able to get again the "Network Unlock Code" screen again, OR, if I dismiss the "Network Unlock Code" screen, then the phone still will be in Subsidy status, so, the only way to reach again the "Network Unlock Code" screen will be put the phone ON for around 9 hours again?
The rest of the info is very usefull too.
Also, I wonder if somebody around here, may have the experience about made and complete succesfully a process of remove the subsidy lock with the Verizon service, and instructions, and in such case what could be the instructions that Verizon provides to a customer to remove the Subsidy lock in the normal way that Verizon does this.
And, of course, if some another good friend around have some additional help/info, it will be very gratefull.
Thanks to all and best regards!
Hello!
Well, still Locked... :-(
However, found that the tip about remove battery for a while (around 10-15min) and turn on with out SIM, then turn off, put a SIM and turn on again remove temporarily the Subsidy lock, so the "Unlock Network Code"screen option will be available again (but also if You type an unlock code and fail, it will turn to Subsidy mode again, but again You could reset by remove battery and so on...).
By now, I ordered a Turbo SIM but will take around 3 weeks to come...
Any info about a Recent succesfull unlock with a code from a seller?... May somebody succesfully unlock a D3 with a code from ebay seller unlock_fusion in the past 2 weeks?...
I would like to try to buy such codes, but I am afraid that all the ebay seller may have the same database codes (not verizon database...), so may be the same codes that I already have for my IMEI, and that didnt work in my case...
Thanks for any additional info/help... best regards!
damn happened the same to me. this is not nice. there should be a way to acces the portion of the memory that locks the sim card. if you can sbf, maybe you could acces it somehow.
Hello I just bought a LG optmius 2X from fido and i have went out and got an unlock code ( yes i made sure i had the correct iemi number) BUT here is what happend
I went to the dialer typed in 2945#*990# brings the unlock panel so i begin typing my code the first one went quickly and the phone quickly restarted so i thought yay i did it so i threw in a rogers sim but to my suprise nothing happend.. so i tryed again with a bell sim and once again nothing happend so now i was checking the imei number and that matches with the unlock codes so i have no clue what im doing wrong as well i tryed all the other codes that i was sent with no luck as well
what am i to do?
PS When booted up it says NO SIM as well i have NEVER had a accutal fido sim card in the phone as well i have updated to android 2.3 and that effected nothing
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If you're not getting replies it's because nobody that has seen this yet knows how to help (me included).
In my case it was quite simple as the companies over here are forced to give the unlock codes, all I did was put a SIM from a company other than what I had (as said on the instructions) and then bring the unlock menu and enter the code.
Don't know if using a different SIM before unlocking is necessary because of the model itself or just the company I was using, it wouldn't hurt trying that way so put another sim first and then bring the unlock panel.
Thank you very much for the reply. I have tryed two other sim cards. both givethe same result now isthere a way to check if the phone is ulocked not buy puting in an new sim? Also the phone has never had a fido sim in it could this cause problems?
hidequick said:
Thank you very much for the reply. I have tryed two other sim cards. both givethe same result now isthere a way to check if the phone is ulocked not buy puting in an new sim? Also the phone has never had a fido sim in it could this cause problems?
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The easiest way to check is using a non accepted sim card and getting network. I don't think never have used a fido sim is the issue.
I just want to be sure you're doing the steps right,
1.- Insert a non accepted sim and start the phone, when the phone has loaded you should see the message "locked network/sim" (don't know exactly what it says in english)
2.- Dial the sequence 2945#*990# or 2945#*999# and then input the unlock code, you should get a message saying the request to unlock the phone was successful (again, or something like that) and then the phone will restart
3.- Once it loads again, you should see the name of the network provider and have signal.
Now try again, and tell exactly where it's going different for you to see if someone can help you, if not there's always the option to unlock by software.
Thank you but i get an error when i send the unlock code says networking error of.somthing also is softweare unlocking easy to do?
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looking at the end of topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701939
I have gone back to stock 2.2.2 fryo and it still does not want to unlock.
sorry for the dubble post but here is a video of my problem yes this is me http://www.veoh.com/watch/v33213769CCkKgRTz
hidequick said:
sorry for the dubble post but here is a video of my problem yes this is me http://www.veoh.com/watch/v33213769CCkKgRTz
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Try the code SPCK instead of whichever you're using.
would like you to know i have tryed all codes but i will give it a shot on 2.2
EDIT: tryed all codes recived none work and I HAVE been told these codes work.
ALSOi have a few other topics around the fourms asking about my problem and no one knows whats going on they all have 300+ views even! I have stumped the entire fourm!?
Hi there, I'm a completely frustrated noob. I thought unlocking my device would be as simple as putting in the unlock code I got from an online service (I've since tried another service, and got the same code) but as soon as I typed it in, it acted like the code was accepted but then I got a message that said Phone Not Allowed mm#6 upon start up.
I took it to Tmobile to try and set up a plan, but they couldn't get the device to register on their network. Tmobile is listed on the phone, but it can't connect.
Since there is no longer a prompt for an unlock code, I tried typing in all the alternatives *#7465625*CODE etc, but the phone doesn't accept any of them.
I've also tried getting to the debug screen, phone control, and network lock- but my debug screen only has 5 choices... and phone control isn't one of them. This is what my phone won't let me do-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265089&page=2
The phone was never activated on AT&T. I purchased from someone the day it was released. I tried doing the unlock on a brand new Tmobile sim card, and when I went into the phone store- the girl also put in a different sim card, but still no prompt.
Please tell me there is hope, and that I'm overlooking some stupid setting. I feel like an idiot since it's almost been 2 months of failure. :crying:
I hope someone can help! Thanks!
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Hi there, I'm a completely frustrated noob. I thought unlocking my device would be as simple as putting in the unlock code I got from an online service (I've since tried another service, and got the same code) but as soon as I typed it in, it acted like the code was accepted but then I got a message that said Phone Not Allowed mm#6 upon start up.
I took it to Tmobile to try and set up a plan, but they couldn't get the device to register on their network. Tmobile is listed on the phone, but it can't connect.
Since there is no longer a prompt for an unlock code, I tried typing in all the alternatives *#7465625*CODE etc, but the phone doesn't accept any of them.
I've also tried getting to the debug screen, phone control, and network lock- but my debug screen only has 5 choices... and phone control isn't one of them. This is what my phone won't let me do-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265089&page=2
The phone was never activated on AT&T. I purchased from someone the day it was released. I tried doing the unlock on a brand new Tmobile sim card, and when I went into the phone store- the girl also put in a different sim card, but still no prompt.
Please tell me there is hope, and that I'm overlooking some stupid setting. I feel like an idiot since it's almost been 2 months of failure. :crying:
I hope someone can help! Thanks!
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That thread is for the Galaxy S4, not the ACTIVE... So yeah, There will probably be a different method released for this one
What... but this is in the Galaxy S4 Active Q&A.. do you mean that this is for the non-AT&T Active?
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What... but this is in the Galaxy S4 Active Q&A.. do you mean that this is for the non-AT&T Active?
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No, I have the AT&T Galaxy S4 Active, and I'm trying to unlock it so I can use it on Tmobile's new No Contract Plan.
I'm stupid *edit* .
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Nevermind, I misread Kwongger's reply.
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That thread is for the Galaxy S4, not the ACTIVE... So yeah, There will probably be a different method released for this one
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Sooo... when might that be? Is there another solution? I reallllly need this phone unlocked and working. I hate carrying around 2 phones =[
if you are trying to sim unlock you need to throw a different sim card in it. shut it down, put tmobile sim in it, then when you reboot it should ask for sim unlock code. which you can get from your carrier provider.