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Any help would be appreciated...
Im a Sprint customer and my contract ends in May, I have learned to hate it... I want to change over to the AT&T Tilt phone... I been reading a lot about mods and unlocking this phone, etc. I understand that unlocking the phone allows me to use it on different networks but how does that really affect things.. what other service providers would support this phone? How does unlocking the phone and using it on another network work in relation to internet access, etc. Would it be that all Im doing is just giving myself the option to use this phone but with a plan from another company? Should I even worry about unlocking it? Just looking for some clear explanation of things.. thanks in advance
an unlocked tilt will work on any gsm network
and internet will work depending on the network both sittingwise
and speedwise
I posted this on the Imagio thread and after a day i still get any reply's. So i hope that ill get some info about it. I researched about unlocking the Verizon imagio and it'll require me giving the IMEI number from to a certain website and they'll encrypt it. so when i do recieve the IMEI number what is the procedure to unlock the phone? and if its safe? And what website do you guys prefer to use for unlocking this phone?
Thanks
cdma (verizon/ sprint) devices dont have sim slots therefore they can not be unlocked.
Yes they do. You can unlock it for use with a GSM carrier. BUT, you cannot use a GSM device on CDMA carriers.
so i cant use it?? for a AT&T sim?
bluerjb said:
so i cant use it?? for a AT&T sim?
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I mean "so i cant use this HTC Imagio From Verizon Even i get it unlocked and then put a AT&T sim in it?
Yes, you can use it on AT&T, T-Mobile, Rodgers, Telus, etc. Any GSM network, as long as it's unlocked, but you will not get 3G coverage.
PurpleLlamaLover said:
Yes, you can use it on AT&T, T-Mobile, Rodgers, Telus, etc. Any GSM network, as long as it's unlocked, but you will not get 3G coverage.
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would I still be able to call and text? because im not going to have data plan with it anyway..
ohh and wat website do you prefer is the safest to use?
bluerjb said:
I posted this on the Imagio thread and after a day i still get any reply's. So i hope that ill get some info about it. I researched about unlocking the Verizon imagio and it'll require me giving the IMEI number from to a certain website and they'll encrypt it. so when i do recieve the IMEI number what is the procedure to unlock the phone? and if its safe? And what website do you guys prefer to use for unlocking this phone?
Thanks
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Need to do a little searching first before posting redundant material
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=595193
Wow, same phone and everything lol. Yes you can do everything you would normally on it, just data wouldn't be as fast but not really slow. Just middle range.
Update
I checked the back of the phone and all i saw was 14 digits for the imei code..
i know i need 15 in order to unlock the phone.
i dialed the *#06# number and its the same thing...
so why am i only given 14 digits instead of 15?
Thanks
Bump I'm really looking forward to getting this answered
Hi,
There are some similar threads for other phones, like Arc S, but i need to be sure i can do that on the MT4GS:
I'll get a friend to buy me a myTouch 4G Slide in NYC this week and bring it back to France, where i live. I don't have a T-Mobile sim card of course. When i'll open it in France, will i be able to root/s-off/sim-unlock/etc. without having a working sim card?
Thank you
Wroung Thread, this need to be in General.
But, Yeah. You need a Sim to unlock it. What ever the carrier you have, slap the Sim in it. It'll ask for the unlock code. This how to to get it
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to unlock your sensation free
Okay, so after looking at this post i've gone and pulled the unlock codes for all the doubleshots within my reach.
Either through terminal or an adb shell, get root and type:
Code:
strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
or...
Grab the partition with a dd command and go through it with a hex editor - in so doing i've found some curious things to be posted later.
The unlock code is on line 8920 if viewing in 16-bit hex mode.
...and the ingenuity and variety of 'methods to skin the ol' cat' at XDA does not disappoint:
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Sorry, i really thought that an unlocking question go to the forum about sim unlocking, rooting, and all that stuff.
When i mean sim unlocking, i mean i can use my french carrier sim into the mobile, which is normally locked on T-Mobile; is that what you meant too?
If yes, does it mean i absolutely have to buy a T-mobile sim card along with the mobile in order to be able to do all that stuff in France?
Thank you
EDIT: ahhhhh wait, i think i understood your answer now. Do you mean i can do all the stuff (s-off, sim unlock...) with my french sim card, even though it's locked to T-Mobile carrier?
Ninj said:
Sorry, i really thought that an unlocking question go to the forum about sim unlocking, rooting, and all that stuff.
When i mean sim unlocking, i mean i can use my french carrier sim into the mobile, which is normally locked on T-Mobile; is that what you meant too?
If yes, does it mean i absolutely have to buy a T-mobile sim card along with the mobile in order to be able to do all that stuff in France?
Thank you
EDIT: ahhhhh wait, i think i understood your answer now. Do you mean i can do all the stuff (s-off, sim unlock...) with my french sim card, even though it's locked to T-Mobile carrier?
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You can do BOOTLOADER Unlock (through HTC Dev) and S-OFF without a SIM card at all.
If you want to do a SIM unlock, follow the instructions from AgentCherryColla's post and then put ANY non-tmobile SIM card in the phone. It'll prompt for the SIM unlock code, which you'll have.
Great answer, thanks. I'll do that and update the thread with the results.
Great answer, thanks. I'll do that and update the thread with the results.
Another question: does it need to have USB debug active? Because i'll get my MT4GS brand new in box, imported from the US, and i'll have only my french SIM... So i won't be able to change any setting.
Ninj said:
Another question: does it need to have USB debug active? Because i'll get my MT4GS brand new in box, imported from the US, and i'll have only my french SIM... So i won't be able to change any setting.
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You don't need a sim to access the phone. It will run fine without one. You can change settings like ADB Debugging w/o a SIM. You will want debugging active.
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I've always run my second doubleshot without a sim, and right now neither has a sim in it. I pulled my T-mo sim and once I get my contract stuff straight, plan on using it for sim testing and stuff.
I definitely can use wifi anywhere I can get it for data access without a sim, and the phone says it can still make emergency calls ( though i've never tried ).
Without a sim you'll just have to deal with the annoying "no sim inserted" message and need wifi for data. Obviously also need a sim for calls.
Thank you for both answers.
Hi,
I've just used revolutionary to get S-OFF. I had the HBOOT 1.44.0007. (Do you confirm the best solution with this hboot was to use revolutionnary?)
Ok so, now, which is the best method to unlock sim? There are too many ones
- reading a partition to get the unlock code in return (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20203905&postcount=3)
- downloading a zip file to use from bootloader (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272085)
- other, older ones.
I heard the 1st one sometimes gives connectivity troubles, i'd like the second one, but it's old. So, any answer?
Thank you!
Edit : i post a new thread, because nothgin's said about sim unlocking in the resume (sticky post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254518)
The 1st one is the safest one and does not cause connectivity errors. Cause basically your just extracting the unlock code from the partition itself. You would be using the same unlocking method as tmobile instructs you.
2nd one is probably the one which will cause problems since basically your overwriting files there which might render your phone unstable.
But take note the 1st one might not work so you're stuck with the 2nd option if you can't get a code from tmobile.
Thank you,
Ok so i applied method 1 successfully (i was lucky, i had the code). I didn't want too much to go with method 2...
Now i remember the cons of method 1: it may keep asking you for unlock code from time to time :| We'll see...
Ninj said:
Thank you,
Ok so i applied method 1 successfully (i was lucky, i had the code). I didn't want too much to go with method 2...
Now i remember the cons of method 1: it may keep asking you for unlock code from time to time :| We'll see...
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Really? Well not happening on me... Already had the device for almost 3 weeks now. Using it outside US and unlocked using method 1 also.
I don't recall anyone for our device not having the code - though I know on some other models of phones this is the case.
Anyone out there not have the code on their device?
...And glad you got it working!
Riyal said:
Really? Well not happening on me... Already had the device for almost 3 weeks now. Using it outside US and unlocked using method 1 also.
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I unlocked mine using the code I got from T-Mobile. It has been 3 months now, it has never required entering the code again even though I've flashed other ROMs, swapped SIM several times. By entering the correct code, it should never need to do that again unless you somehow overwrite the partition containing the code with an "unlocked" image. You would have to go to some lengths to do that, it wouldn't be accidental.
Blue6IX said:
I don't recall anyone for our device not having the code - though I know on some other models of phones this is the case.
Anyone out there not have the code on their device?
...And glad you got it working!
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Yeah I actually don't have the code on my device. I tried the first method some time ago and couldn't get it so I gave up. It wasn't anything I needed, it would have just been nice to be sim unlocked
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Blue6IX said:
I don't recall anyone for our device not having the code - though I know on some other models of phones this is the case.
Anyone out there not have the code on their device?
...And glad you got it working!
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Well guys, I'm beginning to feel a little remiss in not having even fooled with unlocking the sim card. Will that mean I will be able to bounce off other carrier's towers/signals when I'm in an area that TMobile doesn't carry or pick up a 3G signal where someone else has that & Tmo doesn't?? (There is quite a bit of that out here where I'm at)!
WeekendsR2Short said:
Well guys, I'm beginning to feel a little remiss in not having even fooled with unlocking the sim card. Will that mean I will be able to bounce off other carrier's towers/signals when I'm in an area that TMobile doesn't carry or pick up a 3G signal where someone else has that & Tmo doesn't?? (There is quite a bit of that out here where I'm at)!
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No it will still be the same. Your phone can detect cell signals from any network it's just that it won't allow itself to connect. And if you unlock it you would be allowing the phone to connect to any cell signal but problem is your sim card won't accept it so still the same. Won't have any effect on you if your a tmobile subscriber.
IS there a way then? Could I just go out and buy another sim card that isn't locked into a carrier, per se? Or is that even a possibility? And if not, is the only real benefit the fact that I won't be roaming. As you can see, I'm a bit confused. I did a Google search and read a few articles about it & was under the impression I understood somewhat. I guess I was wrong. That happens alot! LOL
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IS there a way then? Could I just go out and buy another sim card that isn't locked into a carrier, per se? Or is that even a possibility? And if not, is the only real benefit the fact that I won't be roaming. As you can see, I'm a bit confused. I did a Google search and read a few articles about it & was under the impression I understood somewhat. I guess I was wrong. That happens alot! LOL
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No there's no generic sim card which would allow you to connect to any network. Unless ofcourse 2 networks team up to each other and decided to let each use their corresponding cellsites(happened here on our country).
SIM unlock will simply allow the use of another carrier's SIM card. Say you decided to travel to Ulan Bator. T-Mo roaming there would be horrendously expensive. But since you SIM unlocked your device you can pop in the SIM card you bought on the T-Mongolia network and proceed to order a pizza without spending $150 in roaming and long distance charges.
It's great for traveling internationally. The device will still be limited by the bands it can receive and may get only EDGE or lower speeds (sorry T-Mongolia) but you still get to use the device. Same domestically on AT&T.
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Coug76 said:
SIM unlock will simply allow the use of another carrier's SIM card. Say you decided to travel to Ulan Bator. T-Mo roaming there would be horrendously expensive. But since you SIM unlocked your device you can pop in the SIM card you bought on the T-Mongolia network and proceed to order a pizza without spending $150 in roaming and long distance charges.
It's great for traveling internationally. The device will still be limited by the bands it can receive and may get only EDGE or lower speeds (sorry T-Mongolia) but you still get to use the device. Same domestically on AT&T.
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Thankfully, I discovered that China Unicom here in mainland China uses the same frequencies for HSPA+ that T-Mobile US uses. So, I'm getting the high-speed data here, though it isn't nearly as fast as T-Mobile back home.
WeekendsR2Short said:
IS there a way then? Could I just go out and buy another sim card that isn't locked into a carrier, per se? Or is that even a possibility? And if not, is the only real benefit the fact that I won't be roaming. As you can see, I'm a bit confused. I did a Google search and read a few articles about it & was under the impression I understood somewhat. I guess I was wrong. That happens alot! LOL
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It won't be possible to get a sim card that isn't locked to any carrier. Carriers are in fact the ones who sell the simcards so I don't really think they would allow their simcards to connect to other networks not unless they are on a roaming service.
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Thanks guys! Now I finally understand. It's for when I go on vacation and want to be billed like a "local yokel".
Fuzi0719 said:
Thankfully, I discovered that China Unicom here in mainland China uses the same frequencies for HSPA+ that T-Mobile US uses. So, I'm getting the high-speed data here, though it isn't nearly as fast as T-Mobile back home.
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Are they 2G/3G/4G frequencies this phone can't handle? I'm speaking about frequencies around the world.
Ninj said:
Are they 2G/3G/4G frequencies this phone can't handle? I'm speaking about frequencies around the world.
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It depends on the frequencies the provider operates on. If they match what the phone is capable of utilizing you will probably be good to go.
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Ninj said:
Are they 2G/3G/4G frequencies this phone can't handle? I'm speaking about frequencies around the world.
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For 2G (and 2.5G "EDGE") you are good anywhere there is a GSM signal. That means most everywhere in the world. For 3G (and HSPA+ "4G"), the MT4GS can use the 1700 and 2100 MHz spectrum. Not all GSM carriers use those (for instance AT&T uses 850 and 1900). Here in China, China Telecom uses the 1900MHz spectrum for HSPA+, but China Unicom uses the 1700MHz spectrum so my MT4GS can use the high speed data on that carrier.
So, just check beforehand the country you plan to visit and see what frequencies the carriers there use. Then you will know which one to buy a SIM from.
Argh.
Why don't they simply make phones capable on any used frequency. I'm sure the list remains short, and it wouldn't cost 3$ more.
Ninj said:
Argh.
Why don't they simply make phones capable on any used frequency. I'm sure the list remains short, and it wouldn't cost 3$ more.
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There are some phones that are more easily used in a multi spectrum demand situation. The unbranded GSM GNEX I think is pentaband and is quite a capable international phone. It is just not able to run on any freq (governments like to regulate stuff like electromagnetic spectrum).
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I got a Metro by T-Mobile phone unlocked on eBay and while the phone no longer rejects MVNO sims, it won't connect to any network either. It still connects when I put the Metro sim back in but it won't connect with sims from Lyca, Tello or Hello Mobile, all T-Mobile MVNOs. The phone is a TCL 30 XE 5G (T767W) and I bought two of them new and they both have the same problem. I'm new to the T-Mobile network and I don't know if I'm missing something. I've never had this kind of trouble on Verizon or AT&T. Has anyone else run into a problem like this? I appreciate any help anyone can offer.
Thanks!
Look inside here:
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Look inside here:
How to Check If Android Phone is Unlocked or Locked
Before buying a new Android Phone, it is best to check if Android Phone is Unlocked or Locked. Here are 2 ways to check the Simlock status of your Android phone.
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According to that site my phone is unlocked but it still won't connect to any network unless the original Metro sim is installed.
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
According to that site my phone is unlocked but it still won't connect to any network unless the original Metro sim is installed.
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Maybe you need to enter service menu and change your radio settings or maybe you need to flash a different modem for your specific model number.
I know you said you bought them new but can you confirm that their IMEI is intact?
Droidriven said:
Maybe you need to enter service menu and change your radio settings or maybe you need to flash a different modem for your specific model number.
I know you said you bought them new but can you confirm that their IMEI is intact?
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Thank you for your reply! Both phones were shipped to me from Metro by T-Mobile. The phones were able to connect with an MVNO sim when I set the radio to 2G only mode but that option disappeared when the phones updated to Android 12 and now they can't connect at all. Even before the update, the phones would frequently disconnect and I had to set them back to 2G only mode to get service back so there was always something wrong. I'm pretty good with computers but I've never flashed a phone before and I've been suspecting that I would have to do that with these phones. I'll be happy to check their IMEI numbers if you could let me know what I'm looking for. I'd also like to learn more about flashing a new modem as you mentioned above that sounds like it might address the problem. And if you wouldn't mind letting me know where I could find the service menu?
Thanks in advance!!
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
Thank you for your reply! Both phones were shipped to me from Metro by T-Mobile. The phones were able to connect with an MVNO sim when I set the radio to 2G only mode but that option disappeared when the phones updated to Android 12 and now they can't connect at all. Even before the update, the phones would frequently disconnect and I had to set them back to 2G only mode to get service back so there was always something wrong. I'm pretty good with computers but I've never flashed a phone before and I've been suspecting that I would have to do that with these phones. I'll be happy to check their IMEI numbers if you could let me know what I'm looking for. I'd also like to learn more about flashing a new modem as you mentioned above that sounds like it might address the problem. And if you wouldn't mind letting me know where I could find the service menu?
Thanks in advance!!
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After they updated, have you tried booting into recovery and wiping the cache partition(not factory reset)? Sometimes, after updates, wiping cache is necessary to remove conflicts between previously existing data and the new update.
If you are getting a connection of any kind then your IMEI is fine.
Flashing a modem is sometimes necessary but it can have risks if you flash the wrong thing.
I'm not familiar with TCL devices or how they are flashed. Typically, to flash a different modem requires downloading a firmware that has the modem that you want/need then extracting the modem from the firmware then flash the extracted modem onto the device.
Methods to access service/radio menu different from device to device, I don't know how it is done on TCL devices. Most of the time it is done by using your dialer and dialing a specific code, if there is a dialer code for your device, you should be able to find it with a Google search for:
"TCL 30 XE 5G dialer menu code"
Or
"TCL 30 XE 5G service menu"
Droidriven said:
After they updated, have you tried booting into recovery and wiping the cache partition(not factory reset)? Sometimes, after updates, wiping cache is necessary to remove conflicts between previously existing data and the new update.
If you are getting a connection of any kind then your IMEI is fine.
Flashing a modem is sometimes necessary but it can have risks if you flash the wrong thing.
I'm not familiar with TCL devices or how they are flashed. Typically, to flash a different modem requires downloading a firmware that has the modem that you want/need then extracting the modem from the firmware then flash the extracted modem onto the device.
Methods to access service/radio menu different from device to device, I don't know how it is done on TCL devices. Most of the time it is done by using your dialer and dialing a specific code, if there is a dialer code for your device, you should be able to find it with a Google search for:
"TCL 30 XE 5G dialer menu code"
Or
"TCL 30 XE 5G service menu"
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I was able to find my phone's service mode or engineering mode (hope they're the same thing) and get service back by setting the phone to 2G only mode again but that doesn't solve the problem of it losing service when LTE or 5G are turned on. Are there any other settings I could try changing?
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
I was able to find my phone's service mode or engineering mode (hope they're the same thing) and get service back by setting the phone to 2G only mode again but that doesn't solve the problem of it losing service when LTE or 5G are turned on. Are there any other settings I could try changing?
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Can you use the service menu to find out which bands/frequencies and network type the current modem/radio is using?
Can you find out which bands/frequencies and network type that your carrier network is using?
Compare them to see if they are compatible.
Or, try calling customer support for your carrier, there may be something they need to do in their system from their end to get your device to connect.
Droidriven said:
Can you use the service menu to find out which bands/frequencies and network type the current modem/radio is using?
Can you find out which bands/frequencies and network type that your carrier network is using?
Compare them to see if they are compatible.
Or, try calling customer support for your carrier, there may be something they need to do in their system from their end to get your device to connect.
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What do you mean by network type?
There are a lot of options to choose from, several of them list bands. Is there a specific menu I should look for?
The carrier I have the phone on is Tello which is a T-Mobile MVNO. I've also tried Lyca and Hello Mobile both are also Tmo MVNOs and all three had the same problem. The phones are from Metro by T-Mobile so everything should be compatible. Tello customer service has tried to help but they can't figure it out.
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
What do you mean by network type?
There are a lot of options to choose from, several of them list bands. Is there a specific menu I should look for?
The carrier I have the phone on is Tello which is a T-Mobile MVNO. I've also tried Lyca and Hello Mobile both are also Tmo MVNOs and all three had the same problem. The phones are from Metro by T-Mobile so everything should be compatible. Tello customer service has tried to help but they can't figure it out.
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But, are the bands that are presently available on the device within the range of bands that your carrier uses? Do the network and the device use the same bands? If so, you shouldn't need to flash a different modem, if not, you may need a different modem.
Did you boot into recovery and wipe the cache partition to remove any potential conflicts caused by updating to android 12?
Are you certain that the SIM(s) you are trying to use is/are valid and active? If they have been previously deactivated, they won't work
Don't skip through my posts and only answer part of my questions. Let's cover the bases without skipping an answer to a question. Otherwise, it could lead to a wild goose chase that could have been avoided by answering everything I ask.
Droidriven said:
But, are the bands that are presently available on the device within the range of bands that your carrier uses? Do the network and the device use the same bands? If so, you shouldn't need to flash a different modem, if not, you may need a different modem.
Did you boot into recovery and wipe the cache partition to remove any potential conflicts caused by updating to android 12?
Are you certain that the SIM(s) you are trying to use is/are valid and active? If they have been previously deactivated, they won't work
Don't skip through my posts and only answer part of my questions. Let's cover the bases without skipping an answer to a question. Otherwise, it could lead to a wild goose chase that could have been avoided by answering everything I ask.
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Sorry about the confusion. I did wipe the cache and in the past I've done a full factory reset from recovery mode it didn't help. And this problem already existed before the update to Android 12. It started the moment I changed sims. The phones only ever worked right with the original Metro sim and still do. That's why I wasn't sure if they were unlocked right but they don't reject other sims either.
The sims are active and have never been deactivated and now that I can force the phones back into 2G mode again, I can make and receive calls and use 2G data.
As for the bands I'm finding in the service menu, this is where it gets weird. They're all selected, there must be over a hundred bands turned on including bands I know this phone doesn't support.
I have confirmed the phone supports all the same bands that Tello uses. Tello uses the same bands as T-Mobile.
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
Sorry about the confusion. I did wipe the cache and in the past I've done a full factory reset from recovery mode it didn't help. And this problem already existed before the update to Android 12. It started the moment I changed sims. The phones only ever worked right with the original Metro sim and still do. That's why I wasn't sure if they were unlocked right but they don't reject other sims either.
The sims are active and have never been deactivated and now that I can force the phones back into 2G mode again, I can make and receive calls and use 2G data.
As for the bands I'm finding in the service menu, this is where it gets weird. They're all selected, there must be over a hundred bands turned on including bands I know this phone doesn't support.
I have confirmed the phone supports all the same bands that Tello uses. Tello uses the same bands as T-Mobile.
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Ok, thanks for confirming.
It is weird, everything seems to be in place. Have you made sure your APNs(Access Point Names) are set correctly for the network?
I can't be certain that you have all of your network and radio settings set correctly because I have no idea what settings you have, what the options are or if there are any tucked away somewhere that isn't obvious.
If everything is right on your end, it may be something on their end that they need to get right.
Droidriven said:
Ok, thanks for confirming.
It is weird, everything seems to be in place. Have you made sure your APNs(Access Point Names) are set correctly for the network?
I can't be certain that you have all of your network and radio settings set correctly because I have no idea what settings you have, what the options are or if there are any tucked away somewhere that isn't obvious.
If everything is right on your end, it may be something on their end that they need to get right.
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Yeah, the APN was the first thing I checked and Tello confirmed it too.
I can send you screenshots of the service menus if that would help.
Tello is now saying the phone might not be "fully unlocked" I don't know what that means. Is there more than one way to lock a phone? Did T-Mobile come up with another way of locking their phones? A screen in the settings menu does warn the phone is still locked and it isn't yet eligible to be unlocked but it accepts the sim and connects to 2G at least. Could Tello be on to something here?
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
Yeah, the APN was the first thing I checked and Tello confirmed it too.
I can send you screenshots of the service menus if that would help.
Tello is now saying the phone might not be "fully unlocked" I don't know what that means. Is there more than one way to lock a phone? Did T-Mobile come up with another way of locking their phones? A screen in the settings menu does warn the phone is still locked and it isn't yet eligible to be unlocked but it accepts the sim and connects to 2G at least. Could Tello be on to something here?
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There are couple of different kinds of "unlocked"
There is SIM/carrier unlock and there is bootloader unlock. They two completely different things and have nothing to do with each other.
Have you tried going through the carrier unlock process yourself to confirm it has been done correctly?
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Have you tried going through the carrier unlock process yourself to confirm it has been done correctly?
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I don't know how to do that.
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I don't know how to do that.
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Generally, there is a website that you go to to get an unlock code.
Google search:
"TCL 30 XE 5G (T767W) SIM unlock"
Droidriven said:
Generally, there is a website that you go to to get an unlock code.
Google search:
"TCL 30 XE 5G (T767W) SIM unlock"
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My understanding is that Metro phones can't be unlocked with a code. Instead, they're unlocked by a preinstalled carrier app when the phone becomes eligible for an unlock, which my phone isn't. In my case, I bought an unlocking service from eBay which had me hook up my phone to my PC via USB for the unlock. Is there another way to check?
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
My understanding is that Metro phones can't be unlocked with a code. Instead, they're unlocked by a preinstalled carrier app when the phone becomes eligible for an unlock, which my phone isn't. In my case, I bought an unlocking service from eBay which had me hook up my phone to my PC via USB for the unlock. Is there another way to check?
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You got scammed, whether they did it on purpose or not is another question. They probably didn't rob you on purpose, it is just a matter of there never being any kind of guarantee that a 3rd party unlocking service works on every device. You took that chance when you chose to go that route.
If there is an app that is supposed to be used, why is your device not eligible to unlock via the app? You will have to use the official unlock method if/when it is eligible, hopefully the 3rd party unlock service hasn't done anything that conflicts with the official method.
I suggest that, in the future, don't make gambles or look for shortcuts when buying devices without being 100% certain that you are buying from a reputable source that guarantees their products and services. It is best to buy directly from the carrier/manufacturer or from Swappa. I wouldn't buy from eBay unless I could confirm that there was a legitimately proven unlock method for the specific model number that I'm considering purchasing before I actually purchase the device.
If you can return the device and get your money back, I suggest you do it or report it to eBay to see if they will protect your purchase since what you got is not what you agreed to purchase.
Droidriven said:
You got scammed, whether they did it on purpose or not is another question. They probably didn't rob you on purpose, it is just a matter of there never being any kind of guarantee that a 3rd party unlocking service works on every device. You took that chance when you chose to go that route.
If there is an app that is supposed to be used, why is your device not eligible to unlock via the app? You will have to use the official unlock method if/when it is eligible, hopefully the 3rd party unlock service hasn't done anything that conflicts with the official method.
I suggest that, in the future, don't make gambles or look for shortcuts when buying devices without being 100% certain that you are buying from a reputable source that guarantees their products and services. It is best to buy directly from the carrier/manufacturer or from Swappa. I wouldn't buy from eBay unless I could confirm that there was a legitimately proven unlock method for the specific model number that I'm considering purchasing before I actually purchase the device.
If you can return the device and get your money back, I suggest you do it or report it to eBay to see if they will protect your purchase since what you got is not what you agreed to purchase.
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I got the phones new from Metro not eBay. The only thing I got from eBay was the unlocking service which cost me $8. And I didn't pay anything for the phones either as they were free with the purchase of one month of Metro service. So there's really no point in returning the phones and I'm not gonna bother opening a case with eBay over $8.
Metro won't unlock the phones until I've paid for six months of their service.
A quick search on eBay comes up with multiple sellers offering unlocks for my specific phone model locked to Metro. I've been thinking about just trying to get the phones unlocked again by another seller but everything and everyone seems to be telling me the phones are already unlocked so I don't know what I should try next. Is there a way to check if the phones are really unlocked?
WhatsWrongWithThisPhone said:
I got the phones new from Metro not eBay. The only thing I got from eBay was the unlocking service which cost me $8. And I didn't pay anything for the phones either as they were free with the purchase of one month of Metro service. So there's really no point in returning the phones and I'm not gonna bother opening a case with eBay over $8.
Metro won't unlock the phones until I've paid for six months of their service.
A quick search on eBay comes up with multiple sellers offering unlocks for my specific phone model locked to Metro. I've been thinking about just trying to get the phones unlocked again by another seller but everything and everyone seems to be telling me the phones are already unlocked so I don't know what I should try next. Is there a way to check if the phones are really unlocked?
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You've already used methods to check if it is unlocked. Obviously, the service you paid for didn't work, you can't get your money back for that, those services don't come with any guarantee. As I said, you can take another chance and try another 3rd party service that also is not guaranteed or you can wait and do it the official way. I'm betting the unlock service is a waste of time and money and you'll have to wait and do it the right way. That is the cost of blindly taking a shortcut.