Hi everyone, i'm using note 3 att, but when i travel to asia, it locks my sim card, i used to use app "region lock away", but it doesnt work on kitkat or any FW base on MJ5. any ideal to unlock ???
thanks
wangshin248 said:
Hi everyone, i'm using note 3 att, but when i travel to asia, it locks my sim card, i used to use app "region lock away", but it doesnt work on kitkat or any FW base on MJ5. any ideal to unlock ???
thanks
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Have you ever used it on the att network? Then you're good to go, the phone was already activated in us, I have the same and I used it in Thailand without problems, I called att and they provided me the network unlock code.
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slimslim said:
Have you ever used it on the att network? Then you're good to go, the phone was already activated in us, I have the same and I used it in Thailand without problems, I called att and they provided me the network unlock code.
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cuz i bought it on another store, not att store, so they deny to give me a code, att suck... anyway i just found a place where unlock my phone, it costs about $15, not bad. but i prefer to unlock it by myself
wangshin248 said:
cuz i bought it on another store, not att store, so they deny to give me a code, att suck... anyway i just found a place where unlock my phone, it costs about $15, not bad. but i prefer to unlock it by myself
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Can you share the website for unlock code ?
I unlock my phone by region unlock away. How I unlock by code att?
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Im planing to get incredible s but is locked to yes optus (australia).
I have done a quick research.But still couldnt find any tool to unlock it.
Does flashing custom rom unlock the sim? what about bootloader unlock? and s-off? hboot?
what about this radio thinggy ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129014 )
Is there a free way to remove the sim lock?
thanks in advance
Nope, you can't unlock sim for free. Best bet is to look on ebay for sellers who will sell sim unlock for $4-5. Here is one for $5.99:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-SENSATION-4G-WILDFIRE-S-INCREDIBLE-S-VIRGIN-Canada-Unlock-Code-/320790616890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab09c5b3a
Otherwise the only way to get it is:
1) Buy the code from others who manged to get the algorithm from the OEM (that's the sellers you see on ebay and places like cellunlock.net)
2) you need to figure the algorithm for the unlock sequence that is dependent on the base IMEI, so you would have to spend hours and hours of hacking if you even want to try it.
3) buy an "unlock box" that some technicians/hackers use to unlock handsets, but this is much more expensive and costs several hundreds in US $.
You don't loose the sim unlock. Once you do it the first time, it's permanently unlocked forever unless you turn it in for a new one or something. Flashing RUU, roms won't make it lose it.
If your using the phone with a provider that uses the Optus network you don't need to worry about unlocking it, I'm using an Optus sourced phone on Live Connected and it works fine I have not unlocked anything.
I'm planning to flash a custom ROM, but am currently using the phone with the stock ROM that it came with from Optus.
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Blackrose666 said:
If your using the phone with a provider that uses the Optus network you don't need to worry about unlocking it, I'm using an Optus sourced phone on Live Connected and it works fine I have not unlocked anything.
I'm planning to flash a custom ROM, but am currently using the phone with the stock ROM that it came with from Optus.
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Its locked to optus but the reason you can use the liveconnected sim is because they are an optus reseller, along with Amaysim, Apex, Boost, Dodo, Exetel, Pennysim, Primus, Savvytel, Soul, Startel and TPG. All of these companies sim cards should work in your phone. Virgin, although using the optus network is different I believe, as it is a wholesaler.
kahhau said:
Is there a free way to remove the sim lock?
thanks in advance
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Ive used many sim cards in Australia and overseas and it works fine, even before I rooted.
I just bought my Samsung Galaxy S III LTE Titanium today and I was also wondering how to I go about unlocking my phone because Orange sucks balls I want to use my current giffgaff SIM.
Is it possible to unlock without rooting?
If not what's the best guide to root a i9305?
Once rooted how do I unlock my phone?
Also I heard flashing custom firmware can increase a binary counter that is used to invalidate the warranty on the phone?
Is it possible to reset this counter back to 0 so it still appears that it's within warrranty?
Thanks in advance, I did search the forums but I couldn't find any definitive guides for the i9305 that did what I wanted.
XDA is awesome.
At this time, sim unlocking a i9305 is not possible (its the same with all qualcomm gs3 devices)(yes I know there's an exynos in i9305 but theres also a qualcomm chip for lte).
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spocky12 said:
At this time, sim unlocking a i9305 is not possible (its the same with all qualcomm gs3 devices)(yes I know there's an exynos in i9305 but theres also a qualcomm chip for lte).
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So would you recommend I go to a third-party and have them do it?
synthecypher said:
I just bought my Samsung Galaxy S III LTE Titanium today and I was also wondering how to I go about unlocking my phone because Orange sucks balls I want to use my current giffgaff SIM.
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hi,
im looking for a s3 i9305. mind telling me where and for how much did you get it? im in UAE and i dont think its released here yet... just want an idea of the price u paid... in UK/US I'm assuming since u mentioned 'Orange' carrier.
thanks!!
Sagar4995 said:
hi,
im looking for a s3 i9305. mind telling me where and for how much did you get it? im in UAE and i dont think its released here yet... just want an idea of the price u paid... in UK/US I'm assuming since u mentioned 'Orange' carrier.
thanks!!
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£449.99 with £10 top up.
synthecypher said:
I just bought my Samsung Galaxy S III LTE Titanium today and I was also wondering how to I go about unlocking my phone because Orange sucks balls I want to use my current giffgaff SIM.
Is it possible to unlock without rooting?
If not what's the best guide to root a i9305?
Once rooted how do I unlock my phone?
Also I heard flashing custom firmware can increase a binary counter that is used to invalidate the warranty on the phone?
Is it possible to reset this counter back to 0 so it still appears that it's within warrranty?
Thanks in advance, I did search the forums but I couldn't find any definitive guides for the i9305 that did what I wanted.
XDA is awesome.
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Which network is your phone locked to? PM me i might be able to give you the unlock code, depending on the network.
I9305
ferraripassion said:
Which network is your phone locked to? PM me i might be able to give you the unlock code, depending on the network.
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Hi i read your reply i was wondering if you could help me out with an unlock code for i9305 the samsung s3 lte version.
It is locked to tmobile uk
Thank you
life02superman said:
Hi i read your reply i was wondering if you could help me out with an unlock code for i9305 the samsung s3 lte version.
It is locked to tmobile uk
Thank you
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Just send me a PM
ferraripassion said:
Just send me a PM
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I also have a T-mob gt-i9305. Is this something you can help me with too?
Thanks!
ferraripassion said:
Which network is your phone locked to? PM me i might be able to give you the unlock code, depending on the network.
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So is there a genuine unlock option for this, or is it a case for paying it to be unlocked for now?
Wondering when it is unlocked does it have all freqs for tmobile/and att ect so you can operate on att as well in us as well as tmobile and internationally and use straight talk sim in it as well?
call your service provider?
Heavy Metal said:
Wondering when it is unlocked does it have all freqs for tmobile/and att ect so you can operate on att as well in us as well as tmobile and internationally and use straight talk sim in it as well?
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All freqs will be available and can be used on any network.
There's NO Working Sim Unlock apps at the moment...
I've bought a Sim Unlock Code from eBay. Works perfectly and permanently, your warranty is Not Void.
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Cool
So if got an unlocked international version would get lte hspa+ 21 and 42 and cdma wcdma all gsm wsa ect with 64gb version ect unlocked?/ and or sim free or is unlocked already sim free? Am seeking to get one to use on straight talk att but want when traveling in tmobile area sprint verizon areas to get max out if it.
This trick worked on my i9305 (originaly SFR locked) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Hi guys I just bought a SGS3 but it is locked to Orange network, I'm not afraid of rooting. Can I root it and install the original international version of the ROM?
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thanks so much
Portab2fred said:
This trick worked on my i9305 (originaly SFR locked) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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Thanks worked for me first time Phone was locked to orange ee not any more :cyclops:
If I am not sure if my Phone is locked can I use this mod?
Some times it shows me that the SIm is perso locked but usually it works... I do not know why this happens. If I use this and the Phone is already unlocked can I damage my Phone. I have backup up the efs...
By law Australian carriers are now required to unlock a device for free on request so all it takes is a call to Optus (or Telstra if you have the T model).
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Hi, everyone I have an att samsung galaxy s5 and I moved outside the U.S. I rooted my phone but I don't know how to sim unlock it so that I can use another sim do you know a way I can unlock it besides paying third parties websites, thanks :fingers-crossed:
ste0495 said:
Hi, everyone I have an att samsung galaxy s5 and I moved outside the U.S. I rooted my phone but I don't know how to sim unlock it so that I can use another sim do you know a way I can unlock it besides paying third parties websites, thanks :fingers-crossed:
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If it was brought from a carrier (ATT, Tmobile etc) and you have completed the contract or paid ETF or paid phone in full, you can contact the carrier.
They will unlock for free.
yoonus said:
If it was brought from a carrier (ATT, Tmobile etc) and you have completed the contract or paid ETF or paid phone in full, you can contact the carrier.
They will unlock for free.
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I did contact them but im still under contract, now i looked up a seller on ebay but it says that if he gives me a code it probably wont ork because i rooted it, im still on the original room i only flashed the kernel and used towelroot to root it, is it true that it wont work the unlock code?
ste0495 said:
I did contact them but im still under contract, now i looked up a seller on ebay but it says that if he gives me a code it probably wont ork because i rooted it, im still on the original room i only flashed the kernel and used towelroot to root it, is it true that it wont work the unlock code?
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No. If you are on stock ROM, code should work.
I had phone in the same state (running kitkat, rooted with towelroot). When I completd/terminated my contract, got the code from ATT and it worked.
You can only try the code few times. After that phone will lock to the operator and no code will work after that (even if right one).
So make sure the ebay seller is giving you the right code for your IMEI.
If its under contract, even 3rd party seller may not be able to unlock. Check with them before you buy.
ATT has given me the unlock code in years gone by, even when I didn't have the phone paid off. I explained that I need local SIM-as-you-go accounts when traveling for work. (true BTW)
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
Velrix said:
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
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Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
ScottsoNJ said:
Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
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TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
Velrix said:
TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
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There are unlocking services online that use the TMobile app. Costs about $60
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I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
apfrost said:
I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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So you did it directly through TMobile?
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daniel4653 said:
So you did it directly through TMobile?
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I used this T-Mobile app that was pre-loaded on the phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.simlock&hl=en
anybody know a site or ebay seller who can unlock through the app yet?
apfrost said:
I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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Was phone bought from tmo or swappa or the like? I bought a tmo model on swappa and much to my surprise, the app unlocked it right away. not my experience when buying outright from tmo.
anybody find an unlock solution?
At least the TMobile app allows the option to get a 30 day temporary unlock which for people who travel internationally and want to just a prepaid GSM Sim card it's a good option. They don't have to do this, do is a step in the right direction.
search on youtube, there is a service for unlocking them without the app
Thanks.
Yes, these unlocking services have been around years.
They cost money, which isn't really needed unless you wanted to change carrier, and they would want the balance of the phone paid off anyway
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
frostwildfire said:
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
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most tmobile and metropcs dont use unlock codes now. android devices use Device Unlock app, similar to sprint official unlock service.
Can't seem to find it here, is there a way to SIm Unlock a T-Mobile Note 8 without paying some service to do it?
Thanks.
orangekid said:
Can't seem to find it here, is there a way to SIm Unlock a T-Mobile Note 8 without paying some service to do it?
Thanks.
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Pretty sure your carrier will do it, although they may have some specific terms that have to be met (e.g. account in good standing, etc.). Otherwise I don't know of any way to unlock without going through a service like you mentioned.
orangekid said:
Can't seem to find it here, is there a way to SIm Unlock a T-Mobile Note 8 without paying some service to do it?
Thanks.
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Just call T-Mobile and tell them you're going out of the Country and need a sim unlock because you're planning to use a sim card from another "Country" and then after you get it just stick a different carrier sim card in the phone and it'll ask for the code.
MrMike2182 said:
Just call T-Mobile and tell them you're going out of the Country and need a sim unlock because you're planning to use a sim card from another "Country" and then after you get it just stick a different carrier sim card in the phone and it'll ask for the code.
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T-mobile doesn't use codes on recent Samsung phones. There is a Device Unlock app on their firmware that will unlock the phone after their server whitelists you and you then request the unlock inside the app.
andrewNY said:
T-mobile doesn't use codes on recent Samsung phones. There is a Device Unlock app on their firmware that will unlock the phone after their server whitelists you and you then request the unlock inside the app.
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Thanks for that info I'll remember that I don't have T-Mobile so I didn't know that.