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I bought an unlock code, which did not work (I double and triple checked IMEI).
I now have only 1 unlock tries left.
How do I unlock if last try does not work ?
For real dude in the dev section?
I was able to unlock it using the Stock rom only
ok
i reverted to stock rom through LG update (except recovery, in case that matters)
ido said:
i reverted to stock rom through LG update (except recovery, in case that matters)
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Did you happen too see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13381450#post13381450
Just call tmo. Your code might be wrong one.
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I'm not a t-mo customer, and I don't live in the US..
Try to order another code from a reputable seller and check to see if they are the same. If it is the same, you must have either read the IMEI wrong or enter it incorrectly. If it is not the same, you can take your last chance try to unlock it...
ido said:
I'm not a t-mo customer, and I don't live in the US..
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I bought mine on eBay from this seller and it worked fine
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=260776518349
It was $10 back in may when I bought mine and it looks like it's only $3.20 now. Like I said mine worked fine. Your mileage may vary.
Get back to the person you bought the code from and have them double check it. If you hard lock the device you will never be unable to unlock it. You have to make sure the IMEI is correct by doing *#06# and enter your unlock code super carefully. How many times did you enter the wrong code? LG gives you ten unlock attempts. Why do you only have 1 attempt left? If you want a code fast I can help you get one for $6.00 (cheaper on eBay). Make very sure the next code you try is correct and enter the numbers very carefully.
There is NO reason you have to buy a unlock code.
Cell providers in the USA HAVE too provide you the unlock code, it's the LAW.
They email it too you within 24 hours.
Mikey1022 said:
There is NO reason you have to buy a unlock code.
Cell providers in the USA HAVE too provide you the unlock code, it's the LAW.
They email it too you within 24 hours.
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OP already said he doesn't live in the USA.
phburks said:
OP already said he doesn't live in the USA.
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You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
Mikey1022 said:
You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
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I'm pretty sure there is no law requiring that in the USA. T-Mobile will do it for active account holders. I think you have to have had your account in good standing for a certain number of consecutive days or something. But I don't think there is any law requiring it.
Mikey1022 said:
You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
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I think its a FCC regulation they have to provide them. I'm not sure.
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lanlee212 said:
I think its a FCC regulation they have to provide them. I'm not sure.
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It is lawful to unlock your phone, but there is no law that I know of that requires a carrier to do so. In many cases they will provide you with the code if your case meets their criteria.
Here is T-Mobile's policy on the matter
https://t-mobile.jive-mobile.com:443/#jive-document?content=/api/core/v1/documents/1588
jboxer said:
Get back to the person you bought the code from and have them double check it. If you hard lock the device you will never be unable to unlock it. You have to make sure the IMEI is correct by doing *#06# and enter your unlock code super carefully. How many times did you enter the wrong code? LG gives you ten unlock attempts. Why do you only have 1 attempt left? If you want a code fast I can help you get one for $6.00 (cheaper on eBay). Make very sure the next code you try is correct and enter the numbers very carefully.
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Actually I've double checked the code that I gave them, and it still does not unlock.
I tried multiple roms, and this is why I have only 1 attempt left.
Think you can help me with the unlock code ? I can give you the code I've tried, and you can see if you have another one listed.
Edit: I've called t-mobile, and after talking with them for 20 minutes, they said that I can ask a "friend" which has a T-mobile account with prepaid and active for over 60 days, which could ask for the subsidized unlock code for me..
Any volunteers ? (It should "cost" you only a call to them..)
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Think you can help me with the unlock code ? I can give you the code I've tried, and you can see if you have another one listed.
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Yes but you would need to send me $6.00 by PayPal for me to get the code for you. I would need your IMEI also (triple checked). Then you can see if the code from my source is the same as the code you bought already.
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Yes but you would need to send me $6.00 by PayPal for me to get the code for you. I would need your IMEI also (triple checked). Then you can see if the code from my source is the same as the code you bought already.
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A. I won't pay $6 just to check if its the same code.
B. I am hoping to get free help from a t-mobile customer as I wrote above..
I'm sorry if this is not in the right section.
I'm in America and I have a Los Angeles phone number. I would like to have an Australian phone number (don't ask why, personal reasons). So that way, when I give out my phone number, I will give out my Australian phone number.
And when they call my Australian number, it will redirect it to my USA one and when I call someone, it will show as my Australian one.
Also when they text me, it will go to my USA one but when I text back to them, it will still show as my Australian number. Any thing that will help me do this? Thanks!
1)diverting an AU number to a USA one will cost you significantly per call you receive.
2)it is unlikely you can divert the SMS messages easily
3)it is unlikely you will be able to give the Australian number as your outbound CLI if actually calling from your USA sim. Also CLI is often lost on international calls at the best of times.
Why not just put an Australian Sim card in you phone.
No diverting, redirecting etc etc.
Just as simple as Australian number on an Australian Sim in your phone.
Roaming fee's will likely be significant and you would need to get a decent plan to keep costs controlled.
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1)diverting an AU number to a USA one will cost you significantly per call you receive.
2)it is unlikely you can divert the SMS messages easily
3)it is unlikely you will be able to give the Australian number as your outbound CLI if actually calling from your USA sim. Also CLI is often lost on international calls at the best of times.
Why not just put an Australian Sim card in you phone.
No diverting, redirecting etc etc.
Just as simple as Australian number on an Australian Sim in your phone.
Roaming fee's will likely be significant and you would need to get a decent plan to keep costs controlled.
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You are smart sir. Thanks for that.
Also, what about this?
lol https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsIm9yZy5seXRzaW5nLm15cGhvbmVudW1iZXIiXQ..
I can not really tell what that app is trying to do. But if it is attempting to alter you cli it is unlikely to be supported by many respectable carriers at all. Nearly all carriers will ignore the cli your phone requests if it is not the number associated with the account. That is dependant on the carrier but most will not allow you to spoof your number.
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I can not really tell what that app is trying to do. But if it is attempting to alter you cli it is unlikely to be supported by many respectable carriers at all. Nearly all carriers will ignore the cli your phone requests if it is not the number associated with the account. That is dependant on the carrier but most will not allow you to spoof your number.
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Alrighty, thanks. Do you know any text apps that will allow you to create a phone number based in Australia? Paid can be fine.
Never heard of any apps that allow you to purchase an Australian number to send recieve from. Clickatel might via their desktop products, but normally 2way is not done on aus numbers.
I have never really looked though.
What about Google voice?
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ECEXCURSION said:
What about Google voice?
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I thought Google Voice only offers Google Voice Numbers to USA.
You can not get an Australian number (or any other region) with Google Voice.
You can not forward to international numbers via the service either.
While double checking that limitation of Google Voice it did stumble across a service called Truphone that appears to sell Australian numbers.
VOIP calls which could be an issue.
Forwards SMS to local number (SMS fee) or forward to email(free).
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Nope.
Unfortunately the store is unavailable in your country. At this time only US and UK users can purchase inbound Truphone numbers.
I wasnt sure.
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Hushed (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hushed.release&hl=en) let's you buy disposable numbers. I believe it let's you pick out your number, and can use different country codes, never used the app myself though.
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Hushed (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hushed.release&hl=en) let's you buy disposable numbers. I believe it let's you pick out your number, and can use different country codes, never used the app myself though.
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Thanks for the but I bought an Australian number but it didn't have texting. (All international numbers don't have texting) :crying:
I heard that it is not "officially supported" on ATT. Will I be able to get an ATT prepaid SIM card and use it on N5 in the US?
It should work with ATT.
I've basically asked the same thing here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508100
Im trying to understand what IMEI number to give them when I sign up. Will they take the Nexus number or do I need to visit a store and "find" an IMEI from an ATT LTE phone?
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I've basically asked the same thing here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508100
Im trying to understand what IMEI number to give them when I sign up. Will they take the Nexus number or do I need to visit a store and "find" an IMEI from an ATT LTE phone?
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Any reason why you'd even want to give them an IMEI number? I haven't given AT&T any numbers for this Z1 I'm on and it's working perfectly. If you mean for a new activation, you may not need to give them one. I'll get in touch with a friend to see what's needed.
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myeyez said:
I've basically asked the same thing here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508100
Im trying to understand what IMEI number to give them when I sign up. Will they take the Nexus number or do I need to visit a store and "find" an IMEI from an ATT LTE phone?
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The Nexus 5 is fully compatible with all the ATT frequencies. I don't think there should be anything to worry about as far as the IMEI goes, there is no reason the IMEI number on the label of your Nexus 5 box shouldn't work.
The only time you should have to worry about the IMEI is when you're buying a used phone off of cragslist or ebay, because if someone stole the phone or defaulted on their account, the IMEI can be blacklisted by the service provider.
myeyez said:
I've basically asked the same thing here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508100
Im trying to understand what IMEI number to give them when I sign up. Will they take the Nexus number or do I need to visit a store and "find" an IMEI from an ATT LTE phone?
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You can't "find" an IMEI number. Their unique to each phone. You can spoof them but it's not legal or ethical. It's also not something an average user is even going to be able to understand. Use the one from the N5. It will work fine.
Ok, so after a lot of trial and error, I've figured out how to successfully unlock the device. Up front, I have been unsuccessful at getting another carrier to pick up the watch, as they don't really understand eSIM configuration yet...but Verizon is working on it.
The CODE is the same as it was for unlocking the old SGS3.
1. Purchase the watch out of contract from your carrier.
2. For AT&T, follow the normal online unlock procedure. Wait your 48 hours and get the unlock code from the carrier.
3. Go to About Device
4. Scroll to Software Version
5. Tap the screen 5 times, and a keypad will appear
6. Type #7465625*638*#
7. A screen will appear that says "Personalisation. Enter NCK"
8. Enter the unlock code that AT&T gave you. Hit OK.
9. It will begin a blue rotating clockwise circle around the screen. Wait for about a minute until it shows "Notify SUCCESS!!!"
10. Profit!
As I stated I haven't added this to another carrier yet. Verizon is trying, H2O Wireless Indian customer service gave up when I told them I couldn't take the watch apart to access the SIM, and I haven't tried Straight Talk or Cricket yet, but I'll post back when I do.
In the meantime it is worth noting that I was able to add the watch to a separate AT&T prepaid 3GB plan for $43. More expensive than I want right now...but better than not having the 4G! Their customer service will tell you that it doesn't qualify for any prepaid plan, but their prepaid department can create one so don't let them yank you around.
Hope this helps some people! Freedom!
Man u a real hero. I wish i had this info back when i had the att version. I couldnt figure enough info and returned it. Back then att version was 349 and t mobile was 399. Now the t mobile and att versions are both the same price of 399$.
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InfiniteDrag said:
Man u a real hero. I wish i had this info back when i had the att version. I couldnt figure enough info and returned it. Back then att version was 349 and t mobile was 399. Now the t mobile and att versions are both the same price of 399$.
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Actually AT&T here has it for $349 still. Wish I'd have found it sooner for you!
Does it work for T mobile as well ? the 765T version, I can get to the keypad screen but after entering #7465625*638*# nothing happens.
Also after unlocking how did you added another sim profile ?
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Does it work for T mobile as well ? the 765T version, I can get to the keypad screen but after entering #7465625*638*# nothing happens.
Also after unlocking how did you added another sim profile ?
Thanks
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As I stated I have not yet added the phone to a new carrier yet. I also can't vouch for whether or not this will function on a 765T, as I don't have one to test on. I would venture to say if yours doesn't do anything...it probably doesn't work. Though you may be able to enter your unlock code after the second asterisk, followed by another one, then #...that may work but who knows.
Thank you Slpashot2286, just managed to unlock mine.
I'm interested in knowing how you had your watch registered for the prepaid plan?
What steps you took or how it was configured?
Thank you again!
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Thank you Slpashot2286, just managed to unlock mine.
I'm interested in knowing how you had your watch registered for the prepaid plan?
What steps you took or how it was configured?
Thank you again!
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I called ATT and told them I wanted to add a prepaid line. They transferred me to the prepaid section and I picked a plan. The post paid sales people will say there's not compatible plan...But there is. You just have to get transferred over.
Thanks again. I was curious as I live in Argentina and local carriers don't manage (in theory) eSim.
I have been researching and noticed that activation in some countries is through a QR Code and through the Gear App, but I checked my Gear App but the activation tab is not there. Also in the watch settings there is also an added tab within the Reset Gear that lets you reset the carrier which also is not showing.
Thanks for your contribution.
Saludos
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Thanks again. I was curious as I live in Argentina and local carriers don't manage (in theory) eSim.
I have been researching and noticed that activation in some countries is through a QR Code and through the Gear App, but I checked my Gear App but the activation tab is not there. Also in the watch settings there is also an added tab within the Reset Gear that lets you reset the carrier which also is not showing.
Thanks for your contribution.
Saludos
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I've seen the same things online but it appears that the carrier has different firmware that doesn't have that...same with the Gear phone app.
Verizon has also stated that they won't add the device so I'm stuck with ATT prepaid.
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I've seen the same things online but it appears that the carrier has different firmware that doesn't have that...same with the Gear phone app.
Verizon has also stated that they won't add the device so I'm stuck with ATT prepaid.
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Same here in Singapore, QR code activation.
http://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/sg-gears3-highlight-eSIM_ActivationGuide
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I called ATT and told them I wanted to add a prepaid line. They transferred me to the prepaid section and I picked a plan. The post paid sales people will say there's notcompatible plan...But there is. You just have to get transferred over.
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What info did you give customer service about the watch that allowed them to activate it on GoPhone?
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I called ATT and told them I wanted to add a prepaid line. They transferred me to the prepaid section and I picked a plan. The post paid sales people will say there's not compatible plan...But there is. You just have to get transferred over.
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Hi Slapshot, could you walk us through the activation process? Did you just provide them the device imei? What info did they require from you regarding the device? Did you have to type any info in the watch? How did you get a number assigned and how did the watch register what the number was? I would very much appreciate knowing this. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
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Hi Slapshot, could you walk us through the activation process? Did you just provide them the device imei? What info did they require from you regarding the device? Did you have to type any info in the watch? How did you get a number assigned and how did the watch register what the number was? I would very much appreciate knowing this. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
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All you need is your IMEI and your SIM (ICC ID) number. You give them those, select the prepaid plan you want, and they'll send you a series of text messages for activation. Once you've done the unlock process (which isn't even necessary if you're going AT&T prepaid), you call the prepaid department for AT&T. It's no more difficult than activating any other device.
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All you need is your IMEI and your SIM (ICC ID) number. You give them those, select the prepaid plan you want, and they'll send you a series of text messages for activation. Once you've done the unlock process (which isn't even necessary if you're going AT&T prepaid), you call the prepaid department for AT&T. It's no more difficult than activating any other device.
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Thanks mate!! I live overseas so this is very interesting information.
All the best!
Basically I now need to find a way to be able to change the ICC ID.....
Singtel in Singapore let's clients do it through software (QR Code) using the Gear App (which is obviously a different version to most) but also don't know if possible because watch could be using different firmware.?
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Meanwhile I wonder if my device is really unlocked. I got my S3 LTE from South Korea with a SK telecom branding. The seller told me, that it is unlocked but at least I am not really sure. How can I verify this?
Sk Telecom
Any way to verify if a Sk telecom model is really unlocked?
Got mine unlocked by going to imei-unlocker.com It was $19.65 USD and they responded within 2x days or less. Went through the guide in this thread and it did say Success! No way to 100% verify at this time, but I'm hopeful if I do end up switching carriers that I will be in fact unlocked.
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Got mine unlocked by going to imei-unlocker.com It was $19.65 USD and they responded within 2x days or less. Went through the guide in this thread and it did say Success! No way to 100% verify at this time, but I'm hopeful if I do end up switching carriers that I will be in fact unlocked.
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Just curious but if you can't change the sim yourself, what good does it do to unlock the watch?
Swordfish
I don't know, lol. But AT&T swore up and down they couldn't do it and don't listen to things you read on forums. So for lack of a better excuse, I did it because they said no. But more information may come out later about how to switch.
How do i find the UICC that came with this A21 phone to unlock the sim or network
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How do i find the UICC that came with this A21 phone to unlock the sim or network
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Hey, are you still looking for help with this?
iBowToAndroid said:
Hey, are you still looking for help with this?
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I have this phone and would like to figure out how to unlock the carrier network for free.
Thanks
captainchaos_7659 said:
I have this phone and would like to figure out how to unlock the carrier network for free.
Thanks
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The only way to do it for free is if you're the original owner and you meet all of the carrier's requirements
iBowToAndroid said:
The only way to do it for free is if you're the original owner and you meet all of the carrier's requirements
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Thanks for the reply. Back in the day there truly were PUK (I can't remember the acronyms for everything) generators. Of course there were many paid ones, but there were also many free ones. I suspect the phone companies actually installed the free ones so that the other guys wouldn't actually make very much money for the paid services.
captainchaos_7659 said:
Thanks for the reply. Back in the day there truly were PUK (I can't remember the acronyms for everything) generators. Of course there were many paid ones, but there were also many free ones. I suspect the phone companies actually installed the free ones so that the other guys wouldn't actually make very much money for the paid services.
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Most carriers don't use SIM unlock codes anymore. Every single carrier sells at least 1 model that does not use/take a code, even if other models of theirs do
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I have this phone and would like to figure out how to unlock the carrier network for free.
Thanks
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you can also change the csc with alliance shield x -> app manager -> search "cid" -> click the app you see and then click activities then click the first activity and you will be in preconfig and you can change csc from there
Edit: nevermind, it got patched