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Hi, I've recently got an Xda2 and had all the fun of trying to get it to unlock. having followed all the info on the web and runnung an unlock program on the phone itself, I can insert my SIM, enter the code and all looks fine....but i'm unable to make or receive any calls. Also, I dont sem to be able to find any contacts. Very confused! The SIM works fine in my other phone?? Any words of wisdom would be very welcome at this time,
Many thanks in advance
maybe you could try to use another sim to see if the xda is incompatible with that sim cards it's not unheard off
OK.....this is a bit wierd. I've tried another SIM, still vodafone, but its about 2 years old. It works! Why? Whats the difference between my vodafone SIM and a 2 year old vodafone SIM?
ask vodafone i know that 3 made it so their sims only worked in utms phones maybe vodafone also found a way to block other phones
Does anyone know how to unlock the SIM for the Verizon TP2 so it can accept any SIM card?
You'll need to have been a long time customer of Verizon (although, I've read of new customers having good results) in good standing.
Call Verizon up and tell them you want to SIM unlock the phone. If they ask, tell them you're traveling overseas and want to use another provider for GSM service.
This is a very new phone for Verizon, so they may not have the instruction set for the Touch Pro2 yet (my rep didn't). My rep had to contact HTC directly for instructions, but he had both unlock codes in his computer. You can let them contact HTC, or tell them you want the codes and you'll contact HTC directly yourself if this is the case.
They should give you two unlock codes (Unlock A and Unlock B, although you should only need Unlock A).
Write down the code, turn on your Touch Pro 2.
From the homescreen, scroll all the way to SETTINGS.
Click ALL SETTINGS in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
Click the PERSONAL tab.
Click the SECURITY icon.
Enter your Unlock A code in the box and click OK/Enter.
Your phone should now be SIM unlocked!
This is how I did it. Neither AT&T or TMobile SIMs have been rejected in my TP2, but I have yet to make test calls.. I think there is a software restriction somewhere that needs to be bypassed for US based GSM, but I don't recall for sure.
-mak
hmm do you know of any online services who could give me the unlock codes?
Why do you need a service? If you're a customer in good standing with Verizon (60days or more I think) they'll give you the unlock code.
The ROM's havn't been hacked yet for the CDMA/US versions of the phones so I don't think there is anyone else doing unlocks yet.
All I had to do was send an email to Verizon from my account login page and the next morning i had the unlock code waiting for me.
--Chris
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.mak said:
You'll need to have been a long time customer of Verizon (although, I've read of new customers having good results) in good standing.
Call Verizon up and tell them you want to SIM unlock the phone. If they ask, tell them you're traveling overseas and want to use another provider for GSM service.
This is a very new phone for Verizon, so they may not have the instruction set for the Touch Pro2 yet (my rep didn't). My rep had to contact HTC directly for instructions, but he had both unlock codes in his computer. You can let them contact HTC, or tell them you want the codes and you'll contact HTC directly yourself if this is the case.
They should give you two unlock codes (Unlock A and Unlock B, although you should only need Unlock A).
Write down the code, turn on your Touch Pro 2.
From the homescreen, scroll all the way to SETTINGS.
Click ALL SETTINGS in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
Click the PERSONAL tab.
Click the SECURITY icon.
Enter your Unlock A code in the box and click OK/Enter.
Your phone should now be SIM unlocked!
This is how I did it. Neither AT&T or TMobile SIMs have been rejected in my TP2, but I have yet to make test calls.. I think there is a software restriction somewhere that needs to be bypassed for US based GSM, but I don't recall for sure.
-mak
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it worked fine for me when i did it like two evenings ago! i used tbloie to test voice and sms worked but data didnt but i was in a bad call area for them
check this out
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1183703&postcount=232
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1183996&postcount=243
The qualifications for unlock eligability is to have had service with verizon longer than 60 days, only one unlock per line in 10 months, and to have your account balance current, as well as this will void your warranty with the equipment per verizon. It does not affect insurance on the device is what I got. I got a $15 prepaid sim card from at&t due to TMobile not offering data on prepaid, unless you have a sidekick. So after successfull unlock, and my new gophone sim, I was able to make and recieve calls, and took a sec but got data services working, but restricted to edge speeds in the US of course due to the hsdpa being on a different frequency than they use in europe. But hey, my phone now has 2 numbers with a few clicks of a button, no need to even restart the device, so when I am in a building that I cant get cdma service due to the high band frequency it uses, I can then use gsm to make outbound calls, and it's cool to floss to your coworkers that your verizon phone showing the at&t network. Whats the point of having a world phone if you cant play
One upgraded device $199, one prepaid sim $15.00, sticking with verizon after the first tp was crippled, a fortune, being able to showup the iphone on almost every level, Priceless.
Being a good smartphone, there's not an app for that. hahaha
oanderson007 said:
One upgraded device $199, one prepaid sim $15.00, sticking with verizon after the first tp was crippled, a fortune, being able to showup the iphone on almost every level, Priceless.
Being a good smartphone, there's not an app for that. hahaha
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lol
Just got my TP2 with Verizon and lovin' it. Can't wait for this to be unlocked.
I have read about unlocking the SIM card on the phone. It's nice that they will do that, but why would one want to do this? What is there to gain from it?
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I have read about unlocking the SIM card on the phone. It's nice that they will do that, but why would one want to do this? What is there to gain from it?
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for one it gives people the option to buy the verizon version of the phone instead of the tmoblie verison whice looks ugly to me !! and for people like me i can use the gsm sim of my phone for like a prepaid sim if i wanted to!! or if one day i deside to move to another carrier or i move to another area were i can get verizon i can use my same phone!!!
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I have read about unlocking the SIM card on the phone. It's nice that they will do that, but why would one want to do this? What is there to gain from it?
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The big benefit for those of us who travel is that we can use a foreign SIM in our phones when in a foreign country and pay local rates instead of VZW's $2+/min charges. (on Orange when I'm in the UK I pay like 40cents/min to call the US and like 15cents/min to call the UK).
In the US and only with the Verizon phone you can also get say AT&T or TMobile service and have a 2nd local(US) phone number on it and switch between VZW & the other provider as you wish.
--Chris
I sent Verizon an email on Friday afternoon and got a reply with my unlock code within two hours. It was a very nice reply too. The reason I wanted to do this was I am planning on moving to another area code and have found it much easier to get a job some place if you actually have a local number, so I'm just going to get a prepaid SIM for a while...
Boushh said:
I sent Verizon an email on Friday afternoon and got a reply with my unlock code within two hours. It was a very nice reply too. The reason I wanted to do this was I am planning on moving to another area code and have found it much easier to get a job some place if you actually have a local number, so I'm just going to get a prepaid SIM for a while...
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I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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If you are comfortable editing your registry, (and have a reg edit program installed on your phone) you can go to:
HK_USER\System\State\sms\Unread\Count
Change this value to 0
That should work. (at least it does on normal sms messages, not sure if the SIM card makes any difference.)
EDIT: You may have to check "..\MMS\Unread\Count" also.
Flip
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I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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I don't get it. Why can't it be deleted? Same Inbox right?
Did anyone try using data on a SIM card? I wasn't sure how to get that working.
Thanks for the registry tweak. It worked perfect.
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I don't get it. Why can't it be deleted? Same Inbox right?
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Windows mobile often does mysterious things doesn't it? I deleted it but it was still showing the unread message. I got it working using the registry.
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I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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Just curious, are you using that SIM card on a US Rhodium? I ask because I got my phone SIM unlocked via the code Verizon provides, but I've been wondering about being able to use the phone in the US with a SIM card from say AT&T or T-Mobile.
I have a question for you guys.
The SIM card that comes with your phones (both Verizon and Sprint), they are dummies right? Do your phones work if you pull em out?
Will be getting my TP2 from verizon shortly. Love the fact that we can unlock the SIM Slot and insert and Active US AT&T SIM card...not so sure I like the Edge only speeds though....
Does anyone know if we can avoid calling and just get the unlock codes posted on here or are they strictly by account?
Ok - tearing my hair out here...
I have an AT&T Fuze I was given and am trying to get it going on Telstra NextG here in Australia.
I was fully expecting the device to be SIM locked, and am ok paying to get an unlock code, however I'm not sure exactly how to tell. When I boot the device up, it gives a missing SIM card message:
The SIM card is missing.
You can still make emergency calls if your service provider supports it.
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...not a "Your device is locked" message. Can someone tell me what the device should look like? I'm assuming that I should get something other than a missing SIM message?
I'm starting to think that there is a physical problem with the device I have tried two Telstra SIMs, an old Prepaid Vodafone, and four Optus ones...just for good measure. (Except for the Telstra ones they aren't in service, but I assume they should still be recognise)
I've also put HardSPL and TAELROM v4.23544, and the device functions beautifully, except for no network access :-/
I've also tried putting some sticky tape on the top of one of the SIMs to try and give it a better contact, as mentioned in one of the other threads.
Yes, I'm sure I'm putting it in the right way up (SIM works fine in my Touch Pro), and all the contacts appear clean etc.
If someone else has had such an error repaired, can they tell me if it's a major task? Or fairly cheap?
Weird and the previous owner took the AT&T SIM out in front of me, and apparently it has never given any issues before.
Looks like it is sim locked to me.
at&t have an unlock.exe included in their ROM which is used for unlocking via code, you could see if your friend can get unlock code from at&t (can get free code in most circumstances! ) If he can you could flash back to a at&t ROM & unlock.
Other option would be using IMEI unlock service or olipro unlock service.
Thanks for the reply!
Ok, so this is normal? The unlock.exe doesn't fire automatically and you get a SIM missing message until you run it manually? That would be awesome if it is the case.
I could probably get a free unlock, but for the effort of calling the US I'm happy to make a donation to Olipro if that's likely to work. (And he can fix his website - opened a ticket for that)
I'm assuming the IMEI unlock service option wouldn't work unless I flash back to an AT&T ROM to get unlock.exe back, as that will just give me an unlock code which I will have nowhere to type, yeah?
Thanks again.
So, you got an AT&T Fuze (US) and you're trying to get it working on your network Telstra? Now your SIM Card, its not working on the Fuze, but it does work on your old phone? Or on any phones on your network? Any of your family/buddies SIM card work on the Fuze? Im just trying to figure out if its the SIM card or the Card reader on the device that's not working. As far as why you are getting the "SIM card missing screen" I'm not too sure about. I've searched all over the net trying to find out what kind of screen is displayed when the phone is SIM Locked, but no luck!!! Anyhow, many times these devices are locked to their specific carriers for security purposes. I did come across a few threads where people from foreign countries that bought (US) spec phones needed to SIM unlock. So i would say if money is not an issue, try SIM unlocking for a fee. Narrow down the problem. You can try this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556059&highlight=SIM or http://raphael.sim-unlocker.com/
Two other notes:
I have an AT&T Fuze and in the (US) we have 3g networks. Before I upgraded to the Fuze my old SIM Card was not 3g compatible. It was a 2g SIM, therefore it did not work on the Fuze. (this may not be applicable to you) But note your SIM might not be 3g or the device needs to be unlocked for access to other GSM networks.
Last, my girlfriend is from Hungary and she brought a GSM cell phone, i think it was Tmobile. Anyhow I tried my AT&T Sim Card on it and the phone did recognize it...hahaha I just concluded...If the SIM Card is not recognized, then it must be missing....wow!!!
SIM Unlock, give it a shot....
Yep - AT&T (US) on Telstra (Australia).
Mister B above has given me some hope that the HW is ok, and I just need to get it unlocked... but I was hoping someone could confirm that this is normal before I spend AU$25.
All the threads I read seemed to imply that it would just pop up and ask you for a code when it detects a SIM card from a different network, but that didn't happen to me.
Also, I think I have to wait for Olipro's site to come back on the air (http://raphael.htc-unlocks.com is down for me at the moment). I'm hoping his SW doesn't required me to type an unlock code on the device itself.
Otherwise I will need to reflash the AT&T ROM back to get the unlocker.exe app (unless someone can send it to me? Not even sure where that is stored on the standard ROM to be honest.
Yeah - been through the whole 2G vs 3G SIM card before. Pretty sure my current one is good, as it's not that old and I get 3G on my Touch Pro with it.
As far as i'm aware the at&t devices do not show the unlock code window, you have to run the unlock.exe.
If you are sure the device & your network have compatable radio bands I would put it down to sim lock.
As far as i'm aware IMEI check doesn't need code input, they have support line & when I used them they were cheaper than Olipro.
http://www.imei-check.co.uk/raphael_unlock.php
Thanks (didn't realise IMEI Check was a website!)
Umm...back to nasty AT&T ROM now. Any hints where I might find unlock.exe (or a shortcut to it?)
Meh - IMEI Check website might be cheap, but they tell you AFTER you have generated the source file etc, that all first time users must validate their PayPal sale by...get this...taking photo with their camera phone of some documentation proving their identity, and email it to them...which they will process in 8 hours or so. No thanks...
Hmmm... http://www.unlocking.com/HTC-Fuze-Unlocking.html says:
"How To Enter Your HTC Fuze Unlock Code
Once you have received your HTC Fuze unlocking code, it is very simple to enter it:
- Insert any Sim card into the handset
- Turn the phone on
- You will be prompted to enter and Unlock Code
- Enter the code we provided
- Your phone is unlocked"
Double Meh. That's the bit I'm having issues with...
Ok. Used sim-unlocker.com, and once the software had finished doing it's thing, it popped up a box on the phone asking me to input the code.
Trouble is, SIM still not recognised Guess I'm looking at a fraked phone... (What a waste of time and money that was)
That is a bummer, you saw it working with the at&t sim, yes !
The fuze supports the 850MHz UTMS band so it should work fine on next G.
You could try flashing a generic HTC ROM complete with radio & seeing if you get any luck with that.
Also try some more packing on the sim card just in case it is simply a contact issue.
Total bummer if the fuze has developed a fault.
Thanks for everyone's help. It's in getting a quote for repair. Looks like I stuffed one of the pins when I put the SIM card in for the very first time :/
you gotta go to comm manager and start gsm or phone service then it'll say your phone is locked and ask for an code
Zilch said:
Thanks for everyone's help. It's in getting a quote for repair. Looks like I stuffed one of the pins when I put the SIM card in for the very first time :/
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What are the odds on doing that, total bad luck.
HTC Fuze is lock to AT&T
djteotancolis said:
you gotta go to comm manager and start gsm or phone service then it'll say your phone is locked and ask for an code
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The only way is use the simunlocker software ore buy it for $2.70 US dollar on ebay to get the unlock code from the guy name blowfish06 or get the code from AT&T. I unlock over some of them. It will automatic trigger the promt for unlock code if you put any sim that is not from AT&T in the phone.
Just as an update...
SIM slot contacts were stuffed. $150 to fix at the local repair shop in the mall. All working and unlocked now.
A SIM from a different network should pop up a message, but wasn't due to the HW fault. The unlocker software popped up this message when it was run however, so I was able to unlock it while the SIM slot was stuffed.
Thanks for everyones help.
Zilch said:
Just as an update...
SIM slot contacts were stuffed. $150 to fix at the local repair shop in the mall. All working and unlocked now.
A SIM from a different network should pop up a message, but wasn't due to the HW fault. The unlocker software popped up this message when it was run however, so I was able to unlock it while the SIM slot was stuffed.
Thanks for everyones help.
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You could have just replace the hold sim stray just for $17 on ebay.
Yeah most likely. But I was a) lazy, b) in a hurry and c) it was a work phone so I claimed it
I've already unlocked D2G.
But, My friends import Locked D2G or Locked Droid pro.
So I'll advice about unlock solution.
We already known follow unlock problems.
1. Must be activation verified by Verizon
2. Almost E-bay unlock code is FAIL.
Some of threads mention about "TurboSIM".
I known the 'TurboSIM' is bypass network unlock procedure.
But I can't see about this TurboSIM use SUCCESS UNLOCK or
SUCCESS BYPASS NETWORK LOCK PROCEDURE.
Who can success network unlock bypass using TurboSIM?
I was the one suggesting a turbosim. However somebody tested already and said turbosim didn't unlock the phone. That was a single report. Turbosim bypassed successfully lock on my older Motorola Milestone (gsm droid 1). There are many turbosim models available, maybe they didn't try the right one?
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I was the one suggesting a turbosim. However somebody tested already and said turbosim didn't unlock the phone. That was a single report. Turbosim bypassed successfully lock on my older Motorola Milestone (gsm droid 1). There are many turbosim models available, maybe they didn't try the right one?
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Yes, another problem is you said that what is perpectly D2G compatible turbosim.
I hate VZW unlock mechanism. It's not a global phone.
@Leobg: Do you remember what TurboSIM model it was that unlocked your old Milestone 1?
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@Leobg: Do you remember what TurboSIM model it was that unlocked your old Milestone 1?
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I got it from ebay back in early 2009. There is no really brand or something. Came in black paper sleeve with red sign saying smart unlock sim and a lock icon beside...
I recently got newer turbosim again from ebay (for testing purposes), it came with very similar look and packaging. I believe it is the same manufacturer over in China who makes them.
New turbosims work, data and everything, but apparently incoming calls are hit and miss. Confirmed by me and somebody else who tried. So- unreliable solution unfortunately.
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I did stumble across reports of successful D2G unlocking with TurboSim. There was even a link to the exact ebay auction with the TurboSim that did the job.
I saw it either somewhere on here or on http://www.droidforums.net
If you look for it I am sure you can find it. Hope it helps.
Alright I found it for you
This is the exact post - "TurboSIM works fine without Verizon activation and unlock code. Checked. Bought at Ebay, just input 200539432676 in Search string on Ebay."
Here is the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=956765
Cheerz
I have my D2G with TurboSIM in Ukraine.
TurboSIM really allows to bypass the network lock mechanism in the phone, but all Ukrainian major GSM operators block the access of phone with TurboSIM to their networks.
So here is the situation:
Put the SIM card with TurboSIM to D2G and launch the phone. The phone will successfully register in the network, all services (calls, sms, mms, gprs/edge) will be working properly… till the first re-registration in the network.
If, for some reason the phone have to re-register in the network, the network won't allow to re-register with TurboSIM. You'll have to put your SIM card to a regular GSM phone, register there once, and then you'll be able to use it with D2G once again (till the first re-registration).
I have this TurboSIM.
hxxp://themyshop4you.com/images/turbo_sim_card_no_cut.jpg
but mine has different packaging and I still had to cut the SIM card.
_V_i_c_ i am in the Dominican Republic and my situation is exactly the same as yours.
Hi!
I am also from Ukraine and got the same problem as _V_i_c_. There is any solution how to make this phone work with turbosim?
same problem in Bulgaria, it looks like the turbo can bypass the phone lock, but couldnt bypass the network security
i think that the android OS is responsible too for that, because i try this turbo in other OS handset and with them there is no problem, only on android phones i have this issue- no data and second registration fail
tried some turbo programing with PIN change but no success, now im starting to feel that android dont allow such a tweaking
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same problem in Bulgaria, it looks like the turbo can bypass the phone lock, but couldnt bypass the network security
i think that the android OS is responsible too for that, because i try this turbo in other OS handset and with them there is no problem, only on android phones i have this issue- no data and second registration fail
tried some turbo programing with PIN change but no success, now im starting to feel that android dont allow such a tweaking
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Do you mean data connection? If you can bypass simlock with the turbosim, but you cannot set required access points, it is the actual turbosim problem. Older turbosims don't work properly on android phones APN setup does not stick. Latest turbosim's have solved that, but still phone works quite unreliably (especially for incoming calls/messages).
yes i mean data connection, and your answer make sense it is qite possibe that im a victim of ebay fraud
my card should be Super X-SIM IV TURBO TORNADO, and despite the super - duper name didnt work properly for me
stan40 said:
yes i mean data connection, and your answer make sense it is qite possibe that im a victim of ebay fraud
my card should be Super X-SIM IV TURBO TORNADO, and despite the super - duper name didnt work properly for me
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Don't be fooled by the fancy name. Look for TurboSIM 2011 firmware or something like that. I had couple of TurboSim's I bought back in 2009 with them the phone unlocks but no data connection is possible as APN settings do not stick. Recently got another TurboSIM which does not have the APN problem - data and all works, but it is not without problems. Looks like incoming communications to the phone are hit and miss. But at $5 shipped it is worth trying if your phone cannot be unlocked by code at this moment.
Rebel SIM do not work with Droid 2 global A956 - phone enters in reboot loop
I know this thread is pretty necro, but just in case someone else stumbles across it on a search like I did, there is a turbosim type solution for the Droid 2 global. It's the no-cut sim unlocker on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200539432676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Universal No Cut Cell Phone Mobilephone Sim Unlock Card
That's the one I got it works great, except for the fact that you can't set up the mms data account (in the US at least) because the APN disappears if you change the MCC or MCN. (I have my D2G working in the US based on other threads found online, look up TBH band unlock if you need it.)
hi
i unlocked my global with no problem first you have unlock its radio first mabe the numbers they gave u wasnt right
It would be really great if people stopped posting “I unlocked my phone without any problems”. People who cannot unlock theirs are really happy for you, freddt2790, and they're definitely gonna let you finish, but there are cases where the unlock codes were altered and no databases have them. That's why people are trying to circumvent locks with TurboSIM and the likes.
Thanks for sharing your success story. It doesn't work for everyone, though.
Quick update on the unlock solution I was using. Not only does it not let you have data, but it also drops your phone network and makes your sim undetected several times a week. Finally had to forget it and go back to the old phone again. I may try ordering another model or two of these turbosim type cards and see if any of them work.
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Quick update on the unlock solution I was using. Not only does it not let you have data, but it also drops your phone network and makes your sim undetected several times a week. Finally had to forget it and go back to the old phone again. I may try ordering another model or two of these turbosim type cards and see if any of them work.
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There are models which will let you configure APN and use data, but the loss of Sim registration will still remain. TurboSIM solution is not usable form of unlocking the phone if you want reliable phone. I'd suggest you to sell the phone to somebody in the States where they can use it on Verizon and buy another phone. You can get Milestone 2 if you like D2G form factor so much. Or simply buy another D2G which is sold unlocked.
I have a 3uk iphone sim with calls,texts and unlimited data which I would like to use on my tab - it works fine for voice and texts, but 3uk have blocked the data as they have detected that it's being used in a tab - I have tried the arguement that the 7 plus is actually a fully fledged phone, but that fell on deaf ears. So my question - has anyone managed to change the tabs identity by ammending the build.prop or similar to make it appear to the network that it's a different handset and allow a phone sim to work unrestricted. I would gladly buy a tablet sim if such a thing existed with voice minutes aswell as a decent ammount of data.
its likely your IMEI which is blacklisted, etc. Wow I havent even heard of any reports of AT&T doing this in the US which they are well known for.
Im sure there are others here tab plus as phone on 3 in UK.
my honest advice, as you said youve tried arguing already. search around on 3 customer support forums, ask about it, maybe you'll find a nice rep, which is may be your only hope. I would search sites like xda maybe for a person with a signature saying they work as a three support rep. Other than change networks, thats my best advice.
lets just say i found a nice rep here on xda which did me a great favor. dont get anyone in trouble though. peace and good luck.
oh yeah and F#€% anyone that tells you this is not a phone, their awareness is obviously limited.