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Hey guys, I'm new to the G1. I just picked a used one up the other day to use over seas. I reset the phone not knowing I need a SIM in there to actually use it. I don't have access to a SIM card currently, but I will have one when I go over seas. Will the phone unlock so I can root it with a SIM card from a different carrier? Or do I need to have a TMobile one in there? My plan leaves tomorrow early morning, so I'm kind of in a bind when it comes to solving my phone issues.
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The sim card from n e where will work for the rooting process so don't stress that. These instructions will get u n to the phone with out the sim card. http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/10/how-to-activate-the-g1-without-a-data-plan-or-sim-card/
Good luck!
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If the phone is locked , you need to get it unlocked first....otherwise it wont use any other network sim other than t-mobile.
The easiest way to unlock it is to call t-mobile and ask them for unlock code by giving them IMEI number of the phone (can be found in the MENU--->SETTINGS---->ABOUT PHONE----->IMEI NUMBER)
They provide the unlock code for free.
Once you have it unlocked, then whatever sim you insert, you will be asked to enter the unlock code. Enter that code and phone will start using that sim.
If you dont get it unlocked here from T-mobile then get it unlocked from the country where you are going...but the charges and success rate of unlocking depends on which country you are going to.....it is very easy and cheap in South Asia like India and Pakistan.....but difficult in Middle East.....
So the best alternative might be to buy a cheap GSM phone there and sell it when you return here.
Have a happy and safe journey
Thanks for the help everyone. Unfortunately, Tmobile couldn't give me an unlock code since I'm not their customer. I've got some more digging to do. I came across some sites offering the code for a fee, are they legit? I just don't understand how they get the code when I can't.
Go to ebay and buy it. for abt $6.49, they will give the code to you. I unlocked mine via ebay... Try any seller.
Based on timezone, buy from US seller or your local seller to get it quick.
Like for US try http://cgi.ebay.com/UNLOCK-CODE-T-M...025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5f205f99
Make sure u provide them your IMEI code.. dial *#06# Or look under battery.
i have a samsung gt-i5500 i want to sim unlock it can some one plz point me in the right direction plz
boost1709 said:
i have a samsung gt-i5500 i want to sim unlock it can some one plz point me in the right direction plz
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There is an easy way. Search google for "Unlock samsung phone" and pick one of the websites that offer an unlock code for $10 to $15. You give them the IMEI number, pay and they send you a code. I got mine in about 8 hours. Then you just boot with a working SIM card from another provider and it asks you for a code which you enter. Done.
There also e-bay listings for same service, - I haven't tried that.
Also, depending on your provider, you just might need to call them and they will give it to you.
For instance, my contract with AT&T expired and I called to unlock my Motorola RAZR. It took them about 3 weeks, but they did gave me a code for free.
Now, I am on T-Mobile. I own my phone from day one. So, according to T-mobile, all I need to do is call them after being with them for three months and they will send me a code for free.
I didn't care to wait, so I just purchased the code anyway.
I'm a first timer with jump on demand and was wondering what other people experience when trying to carrier unlock. I wasnt on JOD when I got the note 4 and within a few days I had it carrier unlocked using a unlock service and didn't have any issues.
Does anyone think I will have any issues this time around now that I'm on JOD? Some people are saying that since the note comes with the unlocking app, that even if paying for a unlock code, that the app will not even let me use the paid for code. I need to return my N5 before time runs out if I'm gonna have trouble.
Thanks in advance and I truly appreciate everyone's info that could help me get carrier unlock without troubles.
Can't believe that nobody has had any experience with trying to carrier unlock when on t-mobile jump on demand. I know there is another thread that talks about unlock, but nothing in reference to jump on demand.
I'm trying to find out if purchasing a code would work or not. I'm running out of time to be able to return my N5.
Thanks again!
I don't know the answer, but you get the same phone regardless of JOD or not... so I'm thinking, if it can be unlocked, it can be unlocked on JOD too...
Just my $.02
I can't see how TMO could block you from SIM unlocking the phone if you pay for it through a service online.
T-Mobile has a policy where they will give you an unlock code if the phone is on the network for a specific amount of time. I think it's either 90 or 120 days on the T-Mobile network. I contacted them via chat for my Note4 and they gave me the unlock code for free.
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I can't see how TMO could block you from SIM unlocking the phone if you pay for it through a service online.
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I have checked with several unlocking services and they all are saying they can't unlock the N5 because of T-Mobile. Here is what the last service reply to me. See below....
Hi Chrisp,
Unfortunately we cannot help you.
T-Mobile has modified the firmware phone in such a way that it only can be unlocked trough their mobile application.
Please do not place an order on our website because even if we manage to make the phone ask for the SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN most likely it wouldn't work.
Let us know if we can assist you further.
its irritating if you pay full price and show them its paid for, they make you wait 40 days.
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its irritating if you pay full price and show them its paid for, they make you wait 40 days.
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I here ya and agree. At least they will unlock it after 40 days no matter if it's paid in full or not.
Anyone having trouble with Sim unlock from T-Mobile? This many help http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/sim-unlock-t3186826/post62512066
So I've been waiting to permanently Unlock my LG G STYLO, however when I go to device Unlock app, it says my device is not compatible to try again later or contact customer service. Turns out I can't have my phone rooted and ask for a permanent unlock. I know its just so I can switch carriers. Did anybody find another way to unlock your phone with root? I have metropcs.
How long have you had your phone? I think you have to have it for at least 90 days to be eligible for unlock with MetroPCS.
Going with 4months however it states online I have to be unrooted so it can unlock.
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So I've been waiting to permanently Unlock my LG G STYLO, however when I go to device Unlock app, it says my device is not compatible to try again later or contact customer service. Turns out I can't have my phone rooted and ask for a permanent unlock. I know its just so I can switch carriers. Did anybody find another way to unlock your phone with root? I have metropcs.
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hmm i wonder if @GameTheory. had that issue...i know he is rooted and i know he was waiting to be able to unlock his as well...hopefully he will pop in here and let you know
Any news about this unlock thing we have to be unroot
Jus buy an unlock code on eBay. They are super cheap.
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Jus buy an unlock code on eBay. They are super cheap.
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Yea i was there looking i think that what have to do thanks
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I had the same unlock issue.
It depends on where you got the phone. I purchased it via Walmart, and was not on their (Walmart) service plan on tmobile network but on tmobile 30 prepaid plan. Tmobile will not unlock it without Walmart plan contacting them......big pain in the bass......since I was a tmobile pre paid customer using their sim in the walmart stylo phone.......finally after multiple attempts I was able to make the unlock it for me
If you are on Walmart phone and plan
Then you have to contact Walmart plan and request unlock code and meet their requirement for unlock
If you bought the phone directly from tmobile/metro then you must meet their mim requirement for unlock.
Hope this helps
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So I've been waiting to permanently Unlock my LG G STYLO, however when I go to device Unlock app, it says my device is not compatible to try again later or contact customer service. Turns out I can't have my phone rooted and ask for a permanent unlock. I know its just so I can switch carriers. Did anybody find another way to unlock your phone with root? I have metropcs.
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i work for metro pcs. just brick your phone some how and take it to any store and say it wont turn on. they will do a warranty for you. only cost $15 to do it.. then when you get the exchange in then do the unlock app,,
also i have the same phone and i had to call customer service to get them to activate the unlock app
I unlocked via the t-mobile after troubling them for a good week
I am having a somewhat similar situation. My G Stylo is on Metro PCS. I have had it since its release which is well over the 90 day eligibility period for the unlock. But when I tried to use the Device Unlock App it keeps saying my device is not eligable. But that's not the issue because I contacted Metro PCS and after they verified that I'm eligable they gave me the unlock code themselves. However here is where my issue comes in. I can't access the menu to enter the code. I tried putting in a different Sim (which usually works) but instead of asking for an unlock code I only get a window popping up that tells me to use the unlock app. I then tried a dial code to access the hidden menu but in that menu I don't see an option for Network or Sim unlock. And I called Metro PCS back and their troubleshooting efforts to get the Device Unlock App to work were unsuccessful.
Does anyone know of a way to access the Network Unlock menu to enter the unlock code?
Thanks
Cant enter unlock code on Lg G Stylo. Only the Network provider has to unlock. Keep troubling them and they will do it
I have a G Stylo I bought (Walmart Family Mobile) while visiting US. When I bought it, I knew I had to stay for almost 2 months in US and then return to Europe(where I live). Due to some personal matters I had to return earlier (after 3 weeks).
When I got in Europe I tried the T-Mobile unlock app and they granted me 30 days of temporary unlock. Everything was fine till this deadline expired and afterwards, the local SIM card (O2) wasn't accepted anymore.
The unlock app doesn't allow me to do any kind of unlock (nor temporary nor permanent).
I contacted twice T-Mobile US customer support to be able to get at least some additional temporary unlock but when they checked the US phone number they said I should ask about temporary unlock to Walmart Family Mobile support (which is really crappy. Only automatic phone support for paying bills and not much more).
I also tried purchasing an unlock code (from one of the sites offering them). Even though I paid for it and I got the code, there's no way for me to enter it in the phone.
When I start with the O2 sim card I only get in the beginning a message saying "Network Lock" with an OK button (photo attached)
The site where I bought the code gave me a few dial options to try out in order to somehow make the network unlock menu appear but none of them worked.
For example, when I dialed "2945#*631#", after the last "#" all the digits typed till then are deleted and no menu appears.
What should I do?
I paid some Indian dude on Ebay to unlock my MetroPCS stylo. 3 days and $26.95 later, I unlocked it through the unlocker app and switched over to the 30 dollar T-mobile plan. Definitely worth that money.
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I paid some Indian dude on Ebay to unlock my MetroPCS stylo. 3 days and $26.95 later, I unlocked it through the unlocker app and switched over to the 30 dollar T-mobile plan. Definitely worth that money.
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Would you send me a mail with this guy's contacts? I will try this out. Thanks
all u have to do is call customer service to get it unlock they have to approve it b4 the app can connect to server and its free lol
TheBoiledDogs said:
I paid some Indian dude on Ebay to unlock my MetroPCS stylo. 3 days and $26.95 later, I unlocked it through the unlocker app and switched over to the 30 dollar T-mobile plan. Definitely worth that money.
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all u have to do is call customer service to get it unlock they have to approve it b4 the app can connect to server and its free lol
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I tried a few times to get in touch with T-Mobile customer support but once they checked my phone number they said I should address Walmart Family Mobile support.
I couldn't find any mail or live chat to get in touch with Walmart's support.
The Walmart support is just some automated system that tells me I have to pay the latest bill in order to get support. This happens once I dial my US phone number. Rather than pay my last bill (~$25) and maybe try afterwards to see if they can unlock my phone, I would better pay this to have it unlocked once and for all.
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I tried a few times to get in touch with T-Mobile customer support but once they checked my phone number they said I should address Walmart Family Mobile support.
I couldn't find any mail or live chat to get in touch with Walmart's support.
The Walmart support is just some automated system that tells me I have to pay the latest bill in order to get support. This happens once I dial my US phone number. Rather than pay my last bill (~$25) and maybe try afterwards to see if they can unlock my phone, I would better pay this to have it unlocked once and for all.
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if is a metropcs phone and u had the phone act. for at least 91 day u have to call metropcs cx serv. not t mobile
t mobile owns metropcs but they are 2 different companies 888-863-8768 after they approve the request restart ur phone connect 2 wifi and then use the app also codes don't work anymore with the new app technology **** gd luck lol btw cx service sometimes don't know what they are doing so if u find 1 of the idiots hang up and call again untill u find some1 who knows what they are doing lol
ADP0922 said:
if is a metropcs phone and u had the phone act. for at least 91 day u have to call metropcs cx serv. not t mobile
t mobile owns metropcs but they are 2 different companies 888-863-8768 after they approve the request restart ur phone connect 2 wifi and then use the app also codes don't work anymore with the new app technology **** gd luck lol btw cx service sometimes don't know what they are doing so if u find 1 of the idiots hang up and call again untill u find some1 who knows what they are doing lol
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Thanks for the all the details.
Unfortunately it's not MetroPCS and I had it active for less than 91 days. The initial plan was to stay in US for a few months but in the end I had to return to EU after 3 weeks.
I 100% agree with you that most of the time when dealing with cust. support you have to make a few calls until you get somebody with a bit more skills than the rest.
Hello All,
Any recommendations to a website that will Sim Unlock my T-Mobile device to use it on international GSM?
Thanks
Are you currently a T-Mobile customer or no? If so you should be able to get them to unlock it for you. If not I don't know the answer.
Ebay and other unlocking sites offer the T-Mobile app unlock up for sale, anywhere between 25-50 bucks or so.
There is an app on there to check if you are eligible for unlock.
Traditionally, you could call T-Mo's Customer Care and request an unlock. They have been generally pretty lenient on letting people unlock (especially for long time customers).
However, seeing as there is this unlock app built in to the phone that has a temporary unlock option, you may only get authorized to use that until your phone is paid off or something to that extent.
It is definitely worth a call.
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There is an app on there to check if you are eligible for unlock.
Traditionally, you could call T-Mo's Customer Care and request an unlock. They have been generally pretty lenient on letting people unlock (especially for long time customers).
However, seeing as there is this unlock app built in to the phone that has a temporary unlock option, you may only get authorized to use that until your phone is paid off or something to that extent.
It is definitely worth a call.
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I purchased the phone from ebay USA, and i live abroad already. Then found out when i got the phone and tried using my local SIM that it were locked
But now i got it unlocked, for anybody else seeking unlock service PM me.
I'd remove the link if I were you....
Bought my wife's G5 from T-Mobile Online. Called to request to have it unlocked and they told me they have a 40 day waiting period then I can have it unlocked. They waived it immediately once I told them I was in the military and currently stationed overseas. Took about 6hrs to receive the unlock information.
dinggus said:
Bought my wife's G5 from T-Mobile Online. Called to request to have it unlocked and they told me they have a 40 day waiting period then I can have it unlocked. They waived it immediately once I told them I was in the military and currently stationed overseas. Took about 6hrs to receive the unlock information.
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Congrats. You saved the 40 days waiting. My case was different, after i purchased mine on ebay, i found out that the IMEI is blacklisted (outstanding balance), so i had to go to third party services.
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Congrats. You saved the 40 days waiting. My case was different, after i purchased mine on ebay, i found out that the IMEI is blacklisted (outstanding balance), so i had to go to third party services.
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Well, that sucks. I'll always buy from Swappa since I bought my LG v10 from there. Also remember, if you're buying a phone from someone, to ask for the IMEI to verify with the carrier that it isn't blacklisted. You probably actually paid the person enough so they can fix themselves.
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Well, that sucks. I'll always buy from Swappa since I bought my LG v10 from there. Also remember, if you're buying a phone from someone, to ask for the IMEI to verify with the carrier that it isn't blacklisted. You probably actually paid the person enough so they can fix themselves.
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Well, the issue was solved with 45$ I was in a hurry to buy it because the price was attractive and swappa had much higher prices. Well next time, for sure more investigation must be done before buying.
I dont mean to hijack this thread but it's exactly my problem. I have at&t in Iowa (pretty much no tmobile presence here) bought a brand new g5 off ebay wasnt paying attention to the fact that it was locked to tmobile. I did try a site that charges 30 something bucks to get it unlocked and they emailed be back the next day saying they couldnt do it. I checked the eimi or whatever on swappa, says its clean. I saw somewhere that the best way to get the unlock code is to order a prepaid sim and load some money on it and wait 2 weeks and then request the unlock code? I went to tmobile's website and got halfway through the prepaid sim screens but when i put the eimi number in it comes back with nothing, i am assuming thats because the phone has never been activated anywhere before? Appreciate the help, I dont want to pile more dumb on top of dumb...
I need help unlocking my LG g5. I bought it online through eBay from someone that works at LG.
The phone came sealed, I ordered a unlock code, but I discovered as soon as I turned it on that now I need to unlock through t-mobile device unlock app.
The site I ordered my code said they would change my status on the t-mobile database so I can unlock the device through the app.
I Googled around and that should have worked. But apparently my IMEI is not registered t-mobile.
I bought a prepaid Sim and put it on the phone. It's working at t-mobile but its still not at their database (the IMEI).
What should I do?
Is there any way to force the IMEI to t-mobile database so it can be unlocked through the third party?
Or is there any other way to unlock it.
Please help...
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fvc2000 said:
I need help unlocking my LG g5. I bought it online through eBay from someone that works at LG.
The phone came sealed, I ordered a unlock code, but I discovered as soon as I turned it on that now I need to unlock through t-mobile device unlock app.
The site I ordered my code said they would change my status on the t-mobile database so I can unlock the device through the app.
I Googled around and that should have worked. But apparently my IMEI is not registered t-mobile.
I bought a prepaid Sim and put it on the phone. It's working at t-mobile but its still not at their database (the IMEI).
What should I do?
Is there any way to force the IMEI to t-mobile database so it can be unlocked through the third party?
Or is there any other way to unlock it.
Please help...
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Did you try the permanent lock option on the t-mobile unlock app? What message did you get then?
So far I tried 2 different services and requested unlock code but none of them worked, they simply didn't get back to me with any results.
Can someone suggest one that actually worked for them please and PM me?
Thanks guys.
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Did you try the permanent lock option on the t-mobile unlock app? What message did you get then?
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It says:
Unlock Failed: This mobile device is eligible for unlock. For device unlock eligibility details, please go online or contact Customer Support.
And even if I go online, to T-Mobile IMEI check website, it says my IMEI is not recognized at T-Mobile.
Thats the problem.
Although I'm using it at T-Mobile, and it is a T-Mobile branded phone.
And because it's not at the database, I can't do ANYTHING to try to unlock it through third parties.
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It says:
Unlock Failed: This mobile device is eligible for unlock. For device unlock eligibility details, please go online or contact Customer Support.
And even if I go online, to T-Mobile IMEI check website, it says my IMEI is not recognized at T-Mobile.
Thats the problem.
Although I'm using it at T-Mobile, and it is a T-Mobile branded phone.
And because it's not at the database, I can't do ANYTHING to try to unlock it through third parties.
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Maybe it has been bought on contract and must have been activated first so that IMEI would be registered at T-Mobile.
Mine was blacklisted and i unlocked it. It shouldn't be a big deal for yours.
I would suggest drop T_mobile a visit or call, and check with them what is wrong.
Logically, if the IMEI is not on their database then it shouldn't be carrier locked.
I will drop you a PM for a contact that might help you in this issue.
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Maybe it has been bought on contract and must have been activated first so that IMEI would be registered at T-Mobile.
Mine was blacklisted and i unlocked it. It shouldn't be a big deal for yours.
I would suggest drop T_mobile a visit or call, and check with them what is wrong.
Logically, if the IMEI is not on their database then it shouldn't be carrier locked.
I will drop you a PM for a contact that might help you in this issue.
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Wrong my friend. If the phone is on TMO but IMEI is not in theit database that means phone wasn't activated on TMO network, which means you're not gonna be able to unlock it through official unlock app.
I wonder if this phone unlockeble at all without using that unlock app.
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Wrong my friend. If the phone is on TMO but IMEI is not in theit database that means phone wasn't activated on TMO network, which means you're not gonna be able to unlock it through official unlock app.
I wonder if this phone unlockeble at all without using that unlock app.
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I am activated on TMO network, since I'm using the phone at tmobile.
I just discovered that for some weird reason my IMEI was wrong at tmobile.
I hope this is the reason.
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i am activated on tmo network, since i'm using the phone at tmobile.
I just discovered that for some weird reason my imei was wrong at tmobile.
I hope this is the reason.
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that's weird
twoxa said:
Wrong my friend. If the phone is on TMO but IMEI is not in theit database that means phone wasn't activated on TMO network, which means you're not gonna be able to unlock it through official unlock app.
I wonder if this phone unlockeble at all without using that unlock app.
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Noway get it unlocked without using the app. That is why unlocking service is starting from 30$ up to 45$. After i got confirmation from my unlock provider, i run the app, permanent unlock, and then unlock successfull reboot phone.