Hey everyone, hows it going? Anyways, I have a Motorola Droid 2 Global that I bought from a Best Buy in the United States about a week ago and I've been trying to unlock the SIM restriction so I can use my phone with Telus and or Rogers. I've gone with several companies who have taken my IMIE code and returned with unlock codes. They seem to find the exact same code each time however I input the codes and they are rejected by the phone. Has anyone else had this difficulty? Is it because I bought them from Best Buy? I tried calling VW and I've gone through several levels of Tech Sup but they return the same old bs about 60 days or 90 days. One rep went so far as to say it was an FCC regulation! I had him repeat that to me 3 times and I laughed each time... Sorry for the brick wall post!
TL;DR: Moto D2G from Bestbuy/Verizon, online unlock codes not working.
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Yep have the same thing. My US buddy bought the phone at wirelesshack or something like that. I posted my issue here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844724&page=3 Waiting for leobg to get back to me with some info.
I am just wondering with regards to an issue with me not inputting the codes correctly or whether I need to do something different since I'm in Canada and not able to connect to VerizonW at all regardless. Another company sent back another unlock code and that didn't work either. Each code is 8 digits long, anyone get anything similar in length? I also double checked my IMEI on android and behind the battery. Do I need to set up the Telus APN and leave my sim card in the phone over night or anything unusual like that?
Just note, I don't think bestbuy would have any way of changing the firmware before selling the hardware, not only that but this is an interesting fact. I was able to use the one step rooter right out of the box as listed on one of the android modding forums (where they mentioned unlocking it as well)
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Looking into the issue further, I'll report back with status, thx for replying
Alright so just went through the site linked by leobg, they said they could not provide a code. What I'm going to do now is get a rogers SIM card and attempt to add the APN info so the phone can connect to something (thinking it can activate on VW) and then try to enter the unlock codes. My theory is that our blackberry plans (which our SIms are linked too) are not able to support the sim network request or something like that. Further information on the phone:
sys version: 2.4.29.a956.verizon.en.uss
basebrand: N_01.48.00R
Kernel version :[email protected] #1
Build Number: VZW
ERI: 6
PRL: 58005
I don't know if this will help at all but at least if these numbers match then theoretically these should be the right unlock codes but my must be connect to rogers theory should work? IDK I basically give up, my paper wieghts look good tho....
My data is the same. I don't however get
ERI: 6
PRL: 58005
lines in system/about. Have you switched phone to GSM/WCDMA only (with the verizon sim inside?) Maybe that shows up when in Global mode only (as this feels likc CDMA parameters).
I am surprised the unlockers I give you told you they cannot supply code. Wondering if it is something speciffic to your IMEI, have you given them the IMEI? Have you spoken to them or you went thru the web site? I'll PM you.
Alright so here's what has happened so far:
-2 Droid 2 Globals.
-4 Unlock codes (2 unique ones for each phone's IMEI)
-None of the unlock codes have worked with the following:
-CDMA mode prompt, GMS mode prompt, Global mode prompt, physical keyboard, onscreen keyboard (both landscape and portrait)
-Motorola cannot help me with the issue
-Verizon gives the same old BS about having to subscribe for 60 days.
-The extra lines of code under Settings->About->Status only appear in CDMA mode
-Phone will not connect to any GSM based network (even with sim) but will "roam" in global mode
-Some seller from eBay suggested that Verizon stepped up their unlock encryptions between the release date and when I bought mine.
TL;DR: pretty paper weights so far. Going to wait until someone understands the problem and can provide a fix, or at least wait until the unlock companies recognize that the A926 actually exists.....
I can elaborate on any point if you'd like, other than that, no dice
Paper weight
Kabantik said:
Alright so here's what has happened so far:
-2 Droid 2 Globals.
-4 Unlock codes (2 unique ones for each phone's IMEI)
-None of the unlock codes have worked with the following:
-CDMA mode prompt, GMS mode prompt, Global mode prompt, physical keyboard, onscreen keyboard (both landscape and portrait)
-Motorola cannot help me with the issue
-Verizon gives the same old BS about having to subscribe for 60 days.
-The extra lines of code under Settings->About->Status only appear in CDMA mode
-Phone will not connect to any GSM based network (even with sim) but will "roam" in global mode
-Some seller from eBay suggested that Verizon stepped up their unlock encryptions between the release date and when I bought mine.
TL;DR: pretty paper weights so far. Going to wait until someone understands the problem and can provide a fix, or at least wait until the unlock companies recognize that the A926 actually exists.....
I can elaborate on any point if you'd like, other than that, no dice
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Ok, I have the same issue, now 3 of the unlockers has given me the same unlock codes. My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line and try to get the unlock code from VZ (It would be funny if he gets the same codes I already have).
If he's unable to do that, I will have to sell it on ebay for cheap
Will update you on the issue as soon as I get feedback from my buddy...
Same issue here with both Droid 2 Global & Droid Pro...
seeing the numbers increasing...no one has a real solution? This is so frustrating.
"My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line ..." --- was he able to do that? Several unlockers told me if the phone has been activated with Verizon first, then the code *should* work .... the code is correct they insist.
geogal said:
Ok, I have the same issue, now 3 of the unlockers has given me the same unlock codes. My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line and try to get the unlock code from VZ (It would be funny if he gets the same codes I already have).
If he's unable to do that, I will have to sell it on ebay for cheap
Will update you on the issue as soon as I get feedback from my buddy...
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"My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line ..." --- was he able to do that? Several unlockers told me if the phone has been activated with Verizon first, then the code *should* work .... the code is correct they insist.
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The phone was activated on pre-paid when it was initialy bought from VZ, but they refused to give up the unlock code as it was a pre-paid account. Later the pre-paid account was canceled. This weekend Dec 18-19 he will activate the phone under he's account as a primary phone and ask for the unlock code directly from VZ...will let you know if this works, because if the code VZ provides will not work it will be really messed up.
Will keep you posted...
Everyone trying to unlock their phone - if code does not work - do not try same code again! You have total 10 attempts after which phone will become hard locked and will not accept unlock codes anymore.
Another idea - has anyone tried using smart unlock sim? I had great success with these. Unfortunately my phone is already unlocked and I cannot try the smart unlock sim anymore (didn't think about that). Those can be bought from ebay for few bucks. Seach for "UNIVERSAL NO CUT UNLOCK TURBO SIM CARD" on ebay - 5 bucks with free shipping.
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You just stick it under the SIM card. Isn't that expensive if somebody with problems unlocking the D2G wants to give it a go
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Everyone trying to unlock their phone - if code does not work - do not try same code again! You have total 10 attempts after which phone will become hard locked and will not accept unlock codes anymore.
Another idea - has anyone tried using smart unlock sim? I had great success with these. Unfortunately my phone is already unlocked and I cannot try the smart unlock sim anymore (didn't think about that). Those can be bought from ebay for few bucks. Seach for "UNIVERSAL NO CUT UNLOCK TURBO SIM CARD" on ebay - 5 bucks with free shipping.
Device looks similar to this:
You just stick it under the SIM card. Isn't that expensive if somebody with problems unlocking the D2G wants to give it a go
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Will have to try if other method will not produce results. Although I have my doubts as to will it fit in the SIM slot on D2G as it appears to be very tight. I know they claim it's very thin, but still....
I tried buying the code from monileincanada and they responded saying: Your unlock code is return as Not Found from the server. This is not because your cellphone have a problem, but just we cannot found a code to unlock it. We are sorry but in this circumstance we are not able to unlock your cellphone and we have refunded you.
What problem can my phone have???? Is it because I bought it on prepaid and not on a month to month contract?
Well - mine is also pre-paid. But it was in-store purchase and activated in-store. Mine unlocked fine and I got the code from that same place. At least they are honest and give you refund if they cannot obtain code (hats down to them for this!)
Here is a theory - just pure guessing from my side - maybe unlock code gets generated once device gets activated on Verizon's network.
Anyone who unlocked without ever been activated please chime in (to exclude activation from the factors).
Another theory - mine was one of the first ones that got available in store (first batch). It unlocked fine. Maybe those which are from Best Buy and online Verizon store are newer ones which are not yet "entered" the database. But that sound silly honestly. Moreover another user reported he got two codes from Verizon directly and he couldn't unlock.
I say the safest bet at this moment is to try unlocking sim. I know they are tight fit in the Droid2G, but it is not imposible. My old Milestone has exactly the same sim slot and I was able to use my unlock sim in it - affixed it to the sim with tiny bit of scotch tape (avoid covering contacts!) - it is a snug fit but can be done.
One of the guys that sell the codes on ebay says that Verizon adds an extra security code on some phones randomly so that they can't never be unlocked. He says there is 50% chance you can unlock it.
Can this be true?
geogal said:
The phone was activated on pre-paid when it was initialy bought from VZ, but they refused to give up the unlock code as it was a pre-paid account. Later the pre-paid account was canceled. This weekend Dec 18-19 he will activate the phone under he's account as a primary phone and ask for the unlock code directly from VZ...will let you know if this works, because if the code VZ provides will not work it will be really messed up.
Will keep you posted...
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OK here's the end of my story...with the happy ending. My friend caller Verizon and tried to activate my phone as her husbands. VZ was giving her instructions and she was relaying it to me...they said to punch in *228 and press send to get the activation console, sadly it did work for me as it said "Activation is unsupported on your network" I had Global mode turned on and connected to what I assume was a Verizon partner (roaming). After some frustrating 20-25min talking to VZ my friend just asked for SIM unlock code, which VZ rep gave up reluctantly as he wanted the phone to be activated first. Anyway he provided 3 codes: One of the codes I got from the unlockers which did NOT work, the other was all zeros (!?) and the last one was unique to the two i got from the unlockers. I punched in that code and sim was unlocked. What's weired is that they provided me with one code that didn't work and said if the first two don't work try all zeros. Any thoughts on what that might mean, because if VZ changed the encryption keys on the later models then they should not have provided the code that didn't work in the first place.
But why is that you didn't use your universal sim card unlocker that you used on your previous Milestone on your new Droid 2 Global?
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I bought a D2G on eBay and have been trying to unlock it. The guy that i bought it from called Verizon and they gave him 3 unlock codes (all of them were 8 digits long) which didn't work. I then wen to some site where they sell unlock codes and they gave me 2 codes but they were the same as the ones I had from Verizon.
I've been reading around different forums and have seen a lot of people having these same problems and the one common thing I've found between the people that originally had the issue and were able to unlock the phone is that they got a 16 digit unlock code from a 3rd party unlocking site. Does anybody know if all D2Gs use a 16 digit unlock code or are some really using the 8 digit ones?
Also, if anybody had this problem and fixed it by buying an unlock code (or any other way) please tell me which site you bought the codes from. I don't know if posting these sites would be against the forum rules but if it is then please PM me with the URL.
Additionally, I've read from 1 or 2 people that were able to unlock it by using a Turbosim but I haven't found a lot of people commenting on these so I'm still a little skeptical. Does anybody here know if these Turbosims will indeed work with the D2G?
Thank you all in advance for your help.
seems to me that the seller sent u unlock codes from code dealers and not from vz.
for now, turbosim is the answer. it works.
I already ordered a Turbosim last night so I'll reply here once I get it and let you all know how it wnet.
I had a talk with the Verizon people today because I was trying to activate the phone on my sister's account just so I could get the phone unlocked and then switch right back. Long story short, it seems like the reason why the codes didn't work is because I'm outside the US at the moment. I thought that since you can get roaming down here you could also have the phones unlocked while you were here which apparently you can't and that's also why I couldn't activate the phone under her account either.
If the Turbosim doesn't work I'm thinking of sending the phone over to my sister's house in the US so she can get it unlocked and then send it back to me but we'll see how that goes...
Yes, you can't activate while roaming, even if there is a CDMA network where you are. Activation works only on Verizon's own network.
It is good you have an option, I am pretty sure once you activate it on your sister's account unlocking will be sorted out.
As far as TurboSIM goes, reportedly it unlocks the voice part and data works in 2G (not sure why not 3G - is it because of lack of 3G on their operator, or due to TurboSIM - did not become clear. The user reported was from Ukraine. Phone works thinking it is roaming, but the guy says works - both data and voice!)
Please let us know how it goes once you get the turbosim
I will definitely post back here once I get the TurboSIM. One other question though... If I send the phone over to my sister, would she necesarily have to activate it before she unlock is or would the unlock codes work as long as she's within reach of the Verizon network? She could still activate it if necessary but it would be better if she didn't have to go through that process since she won't be keeping the phone.
War-Rasta said:
I bought a D2G on eBay and have been trying to unlock it. The guy that i bought it from called Verizon and they gave him 3 unlock codes (all of them were 8 digits long) which didn't work. I then wen to some site where they sell unlock codes and they gave me 2 codes but they were the same as the ones I had from Verizon.
I've been reading around different forums and have seen a lot of people having these same problems and the one common thing I've found between the people that originally had the issue and were able to unlock the phone is that they got a 16 digit unlock code from a 3rd party unlocking site. Does anybody know if all D2Gs use a 16 digit unlock code or are some really using the 8 digit ones?
Also, if anybody had this problem and fixed it by buying an unlock code (or any other way) please tell me which site you bought the codes from. I don't know if posting these sites would be against the forum rules but if it is then please PM me with the URL.
Additionally, I've read from 1 or 2 people that were able to unlock it by using a Turbosim but I haven't found a lot of people commenting on these so I'm still a little skeptical. Does anybody here know if these Turbosims will indeed work with the D2G?
Thank you all in advance for your help.
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I called VZW on Jan 2011 to unlocked 2 D2G. Both were 8 digit codes and both worked right away. I have used both phones on different networks(GSM) without any issues.
for me, turbosim works just fine.
i had issues with the subsidy lock, left it on error msg for a few hours, and phone went back to regular mode.
still didnt try the 3g, hoping will test with 1 soon.
hopefully one of xda wizz will sort this thing out without needing turbosim and things like that.
War-Rasta said:
I will definitely post back here once I get the TurboSIM. One other question though... If I send the phone over to my sister, would she necesarily have to activate it before she unlock is or would the unlock codes work as long as she's within reach of the Verizon network? She could still activate it if necessary but it would be better if she didn't have to go through that process since she won't be keeping the phone.
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hey War-Rasta, klk?
Looks like we're on the same boat here. My droid 2 global just wont unlock, I keep getting the dreaded "Network unlock request unsuccessful" message. Tell you what though, I ordered two turbo sims about 3 weeks ago from hong kong, they're currently in miami,FL so they'll most likely be here tomorrow. I'll come back and report how it goes as soon as im able to try it.
I also had someone in the US call verizon and they were about to give me the unlock code but unfortunately since the person that was calling VZW for me made the rep think he actually had the phone with him right there, he was asked to dial 226 on his phone and to choose option 1. Ofc that didnt work as im in the DR. Supposedly, option one wouldve given me some sort of code they needed first in order to give me the unlock code.
hey Xtrife. Nice to see a fellow dominican around here. I did get VZW to give me the unlock code and it was one of the same I already had but at least it seems I had the right code and just couldn't unlock it because of where I am.
Do come back to this thread when you get your TurboSIMs and let us know how it goes. Mine should be here sometime next week I think. I ordered mine on eBay from somebody in TX so I didn't have to wait too long for something to get here all the way from Hong Kong. She did say the yare supposed to work for all phones but she said that 3G is not guaranteed so I'm crossing my fingers...
Just out of curiosity, why did you get 3 of them? Do you have 3 different phones to unlock or you're just trying to play it safe in case one doesn't work?
Well seeing as how id have to pay 150 pesos here for the turbosims regardless of the quantity (id assume 10 turbosims would still weigh less than 1 lb ) i decided to order two. I've only got 1 D2G. If the turbosim card does work, wouldnt mind lending one to you until you get yours
That'd be sweet!! Thanks. I'll be waiting for your post here then to see if it worked.
wow so Ive finally got a hold of the Turbosims and i cant seem to be able to fit both my simcard and the turbo sim in the D2G simcard slot lol. Having a hard time here. The turbo sim is mostly flat like a piece of paper but its got a little bump on one of its corners. Its the black version
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:-s let us know if it works then once you cut it. I'll take you on your offer on that other TurboSIM if it does.
Well i think ive finally been able to fit the turbosim + my simcard in there but apparently all its doing is making the phone boot into the bootloader screen, im unable to enter the phone OS in order to check whether the turbosim works or not
It didn't break your phone though, did it? Are you able to boot into the OS if you remove the TurboSIM?
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It didn't break your phone though, did it? Are you able to boot into the OS if you remove the TurboSIM?
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BLOODY HELL I tried the second TurboSIM i had ordered and it bloody worked !!! i can confirm both HDSPA AND 3G WORKING OK OH YES
EDIT: this is the link to the one i ordered
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...545050&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_8810wt_905
I actually had to cut part of my simcard, nothing difficult, only used a pair of scissors
Awesome! I guess I'll wait for mine to come in then since the first one you tried was broken. If the one I ordered doesn't work I'll order a few of the same ones you got.
Thanks XtriFe for proving my theory with TurboSIM right!!! Phew!
I wonder if we can fool US band ban with the TurboSIM. I will be testing at first opportunity (as soon as I get a chance to get close to the US border!
XtriFe said:
Well i think ive finally been able to fit the turbosim + my simcard in there but apparently all its doing is making the phone boot into the bootloader screen, im unable to enter the phone OS in order to check whether the turbosim works or not
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You likely damaged the turbosim while trying to fit it (broke a solder point or a trace). That happened to me with one of my turbosims before.
Hey XtriFe, I just got a look at the pictures on that eBay auction you posted and I think we probably got the same one.
Mine's on its way now and should be here on Saturday if everything goes well. I have my finger crossed so I won't break mine since I only ordered one. I'll post back here as soon as I try it.
I bought a D2G at eBay. I love it but I live in Hungary and I can't unlock it. Can anybody unlock it for me in USA by VZW Support if I pay every cost of unlocking (and plus money for helping)? It has clean ESN. I can send it to USA if it's required.
Please somebody help me!
matthewKER said:
I bought a D2G at eBay. I love it but I live in Hungary and I can't unlock it. Can anybody unlock it for me in USA by VZW Support if I pay every cost of unlocking (and plus money for helping)? It has clean ESN. I can send it to USA if it's required.
Please somebody help me!
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You can buy a TurboSim off ebay item #200539432676 and it should work.
TurboSIM
Thank you for your advice, but I read it has few problems with D2G, so I want to unlock it by VZW.
send it back to d seller to unlock it
I tried it
I asked the seller about that but she refused it.
The device has to be active on a Verizon account that's in good standing. And the line it's unlocked on won't be able to unlock another phone for 10 monhts. I don't think you'll get too many takers on your request. TurboSim is probably your best bet?
Unfortunately
Unfortunately, the situation is bad. But I really pay extra cost for unlocking so if someone can help me to take extra cash, please send PM me.
I think I will order a TurboSIM, it's very cheap so I can try it.
Anyway, I got from UnlockCarrier.com 3 codes. 2 codes of them are 8-digit and they're absolutely wrong. The third one is 10-digit and the phone is thinking so much if I type it, but then the phone refuses it. Has someone got experience about 10-digit code?
The code should be 8 digits.
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I asked the seller about that but she refused it.
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did her posting indicated the phone is unlock n can be use world wide?
or it is locked phone?
ask her to call on ur behalf to get the unlock code, provide her with d IMEI n IMEID
I can help, pm me..
Thanks guys
haroldz123: I ask her but she refused it again but she said she can refund my money if I send back the phone.
wirelessprofessional: I sent a PM!
"A hope? A chance!"
Hi everybody,
wirelessprofessional can't help me but he tried it (Thanks for it).
But the seller wrote a message to me on eBay if I want to send back the phone she refund my money. I was thinking so much on this offer, and I want to accept it but she wrote another message. In message she wrote that she may can help because she started to work part-time at VZW.
Can someone tell me, would it work if a verizon smartphone user got the esn for the phone, activated it on their line online for matthewKER while he still has the phone, then call verizon from some land line or still active phone and ask them to unlock the phone for a valid reason, then get the code, give it to matthewKER, he unlocks it, then reconnect your own smartphone back to your verizon line? I assume he wouldn't get service or be able to call or anything given that the phone is in hungary, though if it can that's the only risk I see in doing this.
Very interesting...
This situation is very, very interesting... After I sent a video to wirelessprofessional about my bad codes to refund his and my money (because he got same wrong codes), he sent an e-mail. He wrote in the e-mail that he activated my phone on his account and he got an unlock code from VZW. And there is surprise: this code doesn't work, too.
But it isn't end of the story... The seller is also trying to take an unlock code from VZW (she said she works part-time at VZW now) and she wrote me different things than wirelessprofessional. She wrote that she need the pre-installed SIM-card number to unlock method, and today she wrote that the assistant at VZW Global Support wanted to do this method step-by-step with her, but the phone is in Hungary so she ask the assistant how does she do it at home, but assistant said her that call him again if she can use the phone while she speaking on the other phone.
My advice if you want to buy D2G outside USA: DON'T TRY TO BUY LOCKED D2G. To buy an unlocked one with bad ESN is better choice than buy a locked one with clean ESN...
ben7337: Thanks for your post, I hope someone can unlock my phone finally.
same problem, who can help pm please
Santiss, I had a similar problem and ended up selling the phone and buying and unlocked one. I een got the unlock code straight fro ma Verizon Wireless representative and it still didn't work. I initially thought it was because I had to be within reach of the Verizon network in order for the code to work but that was not the case; the code simply didn't work.
My advice? Just get rid of the phone (sell it, return it...) and get one that's already unlocked. The unlock codes are apparently a matter of luck and not a safe bet.
I have unlocked two D2Gs myself online. I know of 3 others that were unlocked using the same site. I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS SITE! I just have used them myself for several different phone models and they always work perfectly.
One of my D2Gs is a very recent new model, the other one was an early phone, both unlocked fine.
I strongly suggest that people try this site before giving up.
mobileunlockstoredotcom
I think it was around the $10USD mark the last time I looked. I got my codes within an hour.
Both my D2Gs are used worldwide on GSM networks and are behaving well. I just did the edit of the radio image that should remove the band locks when I am next in the US in a couple of weeks, that should be interesting!
ordered a unlock code from cellunlocker for the cricket idol 3 , in the carrier selection there is no cricket option so i went with att as one guy from there said carrier didnt matter its based off the imei. well carrier must matter cause the codes cellunlocker sent arent working. ive hit a few unlocking sites now and none of them show cricket as a carrier. anyone know were i can get a unlock code for this phone?
update, got cricket to give me the code.. took a few tries to get lol but it wont even accept that code! anyone been able to unlock the cricket model idol 3?
superhtchd2 said:
update, got cricket to give me the code.. took a few tries to get lol but it wont even accept that code! anyone been able to unlock the cricket model idol 3?
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How did you get Cricket just give you the code? Just call??
I am in the same boat. I bought a Cricket Idol 3 on ebay for my kid without realizing that the unlock codes may not be "released" by Cricket until 6 months after the model was introduced.
superhtchd2 said:
update, got cricket to give me the code.. took a few tries to get lol but it wont even accept that code! anyone been able to unlock the cricket model idol 3?
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yes please share how you got the code from cricket. it will be very useful to the rest of us that are using the cricket version.
visit : attunlockcode
visit : attunlockcode(dot)com and go to Cricket Unlock Code section. i got mine cricket alcatel idol 3 code from them. Thanks
NadineUlug said:
visit : attunlockcode(dot)com and go to Cricket Unlock Code section. i got mine cricket alcatel idol 3 code from them. Thanks
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attunlockcode posted this : "Please do not place order for alcatel onetouch idol 3 unlock code. we are receiving wrong code from database."
reachforthesky said:
attunlockcode posted this : "Please do not place order for alcatel onetouch idol 3 unlock code. we are receiving wrong code from database."
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Well, as of Jan 22, attunlockcode.com has removed the warning: "Please do not place order for alcatel onetouch idol 3 unlock code. we are receiving wrong code from database." The new price for the unlock code is $15.
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UPDATE:
As of Feb 20, attunlockcode.com stop taking order for this phone because :"we are receiving wrong code from database."
Found this unlocker for the Idol 3: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ALCATEL-Fact...6780e73&pid=100033&rk=1&rkt=2&sd=252179812698
I still have not seen a single person say they purchased and used an unlock code from ANYONE that worked. Getting one from cricket is a given but if you entered the wrong code more than 3 times I think, it won't unlock after that without returning to Alcatel for service.
someone on here previously recommended using
Cellunlocker.net so i decided to give them a try with
my One Touch Idol 3 as i am taking a 4 week european
vacation in a few months.
Cellunlocker.net sent me a set of unlock codes within
30 minutes but neither of them worked. they are now
asking me for the "Provider ID" and i have no idea
what it is. it's not on the box or sticker on the back
of the phone and the battery is not removable.
this is what they sent me
Hi there,
We require the Provider ID on the back of your Alcatel phone above your IMEI number. It looks like XXXXX-XXXXXX.
For example:
Model: ONE TOUCH 5020T
TCT MOBILE
Made in China
5020T-2ATBUS1-R ⬅︎
013121234512345
*If the phone does not have a removable back or battery, do not disassemble your phone as it may simply be on the sticker on the back
Or
Please type *#837# or *#3228#. Your phone will provide you with a lot of alphanumeric characters
Please type out any lines that start with the letter X.
For example: X325CS87
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*#837# does nothing and *#3228# does this ⬇︎
nothing starts with an "X"
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
any ideas ?
this is what the phone displays with a SIM from a different carrier ⬇︎
it started with 10 available tries, now down to 8
I have tried two unlock sites too. No luck. I don't think Cricket is "releasing" the unlock codes to the third-parties. I am hoping Cricket will change their mind soon.
found the provider ID but in the end Cellunlocker.net was unable to provide
a code that works. they even had me do a hard reset before trying the code
one last time.
I've provided these same info to the unlockers too. No luck.
My advice to you (and me) is to
1. wait for the "releasing" of these unlock codes, may be in a few months, or
2. sell your phone, or
3. maybe do some "illegal" hacking of IMEI. (not discussed in this forum).
I am leaning option 2.
ParishM said:
found the provider ID but in the end Cellunlocker.net was unable to provide
a code that works. they even had me do a hard reset before trying the code
one last time.
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reachforthesky said:
I've provided these same info to the unlockers too. No luck.
My advice to you (and me) is to
1. wait for the "releasing" of these unlock codes, may be in a few months, or
2. sell your phone, or
3. maybe do some "illegal" hacking of IMEI. (not discussed in this forum).
I am leaning option 2.
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it's not a big deal, i picked up a used Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 that will
work just fine for my trip.
anybody found the Provider ID for circket wireless?
eManuka said:
anybody found the Provider ID for circket wireless?
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this is for Cricket
Tried unlockbase web site but they could not provide unlock code either on new cricket idol 3. guess I'll have to hold onto it for 5 more months or sell it.
i tried several unlocking providers and none were able to provide a working unlock code for the idol 3
unlock service told me alcatel servers have been down for last week and to try again in another week... dont know if its true but thats what they told me
ParishM said:
i tried several unlocking providers and none were able to provide a working unlock code for the idol 3
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Im going to give unlock river a try..
I have AT&T M8 with WIN10 preview for developers.
I recently ordered unlock code from eBay. Order was processed and in 15 min i got unlock code(s). Two of them to be precise.
Upon inserting T-mobile SIM phone booted up and asked me for unlock code. I typed in first code and got error "incorrect code" and same happen with second code.
I tried each code once more with no success and by that time my counter was down to 6 available tries.
Then I ordered code from different source - HTCUNLOCK.com and received only one code - identical to first one received from eBay purchase.
I decided to try my luck again and rebooted phone with T-mobile card at which point I realized (to my surprise) that unlock counter was back to 10 tries.
My question is did anyone had luck unlocking AT&T M8? What is possibility that WIN10 preview prevents proper code entry? How likely is that two totally independent sources would provide same unlock code (both of them being incorrect)?
Any help or suggestions are welcome, I just want to unlock my phone
Thanks
I sent a request directly to ATT granted the phone i refurbished after it was recycled and given to me. I got an unlock code rather quick. I used two websites prior to going to att's unlock website. One didn't give me a code yet and the other the code did not work. Looks like I'll have to work on getting my money back as the att unlock was free.. who would have thought
I unlocked my AT&T device using this link: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/
I also ordered a code online (sim-unlock.net) and I got the same code as AT&T sent me.
Cheers, T.
Ok, I got a review unit of the LG Wing 5G, great device (sadly LG out of business now), it's locked to AT&T, but I'm not in USA.
So far I have tried these:
- Paid the service to unlock with Movical, great service but the code received didn't work, they refunded me.
- Requested the unlock code to AT&T, but I'm not a consumer, I don't have an account on AT&T and also, the phone was never activated in the AT&T network and, because it was a revew device, wasn't "sold", therefore, not manually added to the network, so, no code from them because the third party company who runs the Support on AT&T can't add a device or even see this one.
So, my actual options are:
1 Send back the phone to USA to be activated on AT&T and request the code, sounds easy but it's hard these days and also it depends of someone without any problem on AT&T and with more than 60 days in order to request the code no problem and then send it back here, it's expensive, hard and takes a lot.
2 Paying another service like Movical and pray to have a code that works, but you have only a certain amount of chances to write the right code or it will be locked for good.
3 Doing some kind of unlocking by USB, not sure how it works, someone suggested me that because DoctorSIM does something of that, also, here is a post which I think I can't do because I don't have the Bootloader unlocked (or I don't know how to do it), I really don't know if it might work.
4 Buying a phone in USA and changing the IMEI to mach this one and activate it in USA as I would do in the 1 option.
I would ask some stuff to the community, what are the options you can see viable? is there another you know? to do the 3 & 4, can you point me out in the right direction to perform any of those tasks? can you recommend me a service to unlock it? what do you think of DoctorSIM's option?
some cellphones can be unlock remotely over internet...
Park.