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Hello
I recently purchased a Samsung Focus from the US.
How do I unlock the device so that I can use it in my home network ?
I searched the forums and the only solution seems to buy unlock code from a eBay seller.
Is there any other better/cheaper alternative ?
Also what will this ChevronWP7 tool do ? Its just to unlock so that I can install external apps not via the Microsoft Marketplace ?
I am a .NET developer and would like to explore the WP7 features and build few apps.
So in that case is it recommended that I apply the ChevronWP7 patch ?
TIA.
Did you pay full price for the Phone? i think at&t should provide it for free, unless its a Exclusive device, then you need to go Ebay
actually i got it from a seller in eBay. He said its without contract but not unlocked.
So if I contact AT&T will they give the unlock code ?
the one seller in eBay who provides these unlock codes charges too much now $42.
How good is this FastGSM anyone tried ? searched on youtube too.
Infact that youtube video comes first when you search for "unlock samsung focus"
Any one tried that ?
vic_msn said:
actually i got it from a seller in eBay. He said its without contract but not unlocked.
So if I contact AT&T will they give the unlock code ?
the one seller in eBay who provides these unlock codes charges too much now $42.
How good is this FastGSM anyone tried ? searched on youtube too.
Infact that youtube video comes first when you search for "unlock samsung focus"
Any one tried that ?
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Just contact AT&T and ask for the code,,,they will give it to you free
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Just contact AT&T and ask for the code,,,they will give it to you free
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oh great..in that case what details I need to provide them to get the code ?
TIA.
vic_msn said:
oh great..in that case what details I need to provide them to get the code ?
TIA.
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The phone must be ATT branded, otherwise it may not be in their database.
You need the IMEI of the phone, press *#06# and it will display. You also need to have their service for over 90 days (Go Phone is fine.) When asked for a reason tell them your going abroad (I say England or China) and want to use a local sim card. The process can take awhile. You likely need a non ATT sim card to enter the code.
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The phone must be ATT branded, otherwise it may not be in their database.
You need the IMEI of the phone, press *#06# and it will display. You also need to have their service for over 90 days (Go Phone is fine.) When asked for a reason tell them your going abroad (I say England or China) and want to use a local sim card. The process can take awhile. You likely need a non ATT sim card to enter the code.
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yes the phone is AT&T branded. But I haven't used their services.
Is it possible for a current AT&T customer to get the code for this phone ?
vic_msn said:
yes the phone is AT&T branded. But I haven't used their services.
Is it possible for a current AT&T customer to get the code for this phone ?
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If your a new to them then no, you need to wait 90 days. If you have been an active customer over 90 days they will give you one unlock code a year. You do not need to have used that phone with them 90 days to get the code, its just that you need to be a customer for at least 90 days.
Its cheaper not to take a contract and just go with an eBay code if you plan to use another service.
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If your a new to them then no, you need to wait 90 days. If you have been an active customer over 90 days they will give you one unlock code a year. You do not need to have used that phone with them 90 days to get the code, its just that you need to be a customer for at least 90 days.
Its cheaper not to take a contract and just go with an eBay code if you plan to use another service.
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my relative in the US has been a using a iPhone for a long time from AT&T with contract. So in that case I should be able to get a unlock code from AT&T ?
TIA.
vic_msn said:
my relative in the US has been a using a iPhone for a long time from AT&T with contract. So in that case I should be able to get a unlock code from AT&T ?
TIA.
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I would think so. Give him the phones info and have him call, once he has the code and gives it to you, you just need to slip in a non ATT sim and it should ask for the code.
what about debrand? i got a quantum, and i live in italy...the network works, but very badly...i can only reach 3g and no hspa at all, in places where usually i had good signal with my omnia 7..so i need to debrand to make everything better. the problem is that the phone switch always between gsm and 3g and the battery drains very quickly...
I'm afraid they will not give you the code for Samsung even if you tell themthat you leave the States. Regarding Focus S they could give it, I didn't try after being turned down with iPhone. After looking for it since November 7th, I have unlocked with these guys: http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-focus-s-unlock.
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Unlock my Samsung galaxy S with unlockcode4u.com
I have unlocked my Samsung galaxy S with this site unlockcode4u.com. Simple and quick. If I made a video I could have had my money refunded. Fully Recommended!
Hi XDA - Just joined the "Android Team" from being a long-time iPhone user. These forums seem much more intuitive. The one thing I can't seem to locate is SIM-Unlock services\assistance.
I just bought a HTC Inspire 4G, and normally I just call AT&T and they give me the code to punch in and it unlocks it when I use overseas with foreign SIM. This time they said since it's an ATT "exclusive" phone, the unlock codes won't be available for customer care to provide until the 6 month window has been reached, which will be August.
What alternate methods are available to use for unlocking? I really don't want to modify the software, so how does unlocking on android work? Are there websites that can provide unlock codes? If I take it to a cell kiosk at the mall can they do it? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Right now, the only way to unlock the Inspire is to flash to an older radio ROM (it had an exploit), unlock it, and restore back to the stock firmware
Follow this guide to unlock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
Use this to restore back to stock firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224
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Right now, the only way to unlock the Inspire is to flash to an older radio ROM (it had an exploit), unlock it, and restore back to the stock firmware
Follow this guide to unlock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
Use this to restore back to stock firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224
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Yeah I don't want to mod the software. I'll pay the $13 for an unlock code :-(
Did the unlock work
Just wondering if the company you used unlocked the phone. About to get mine and use it overseas
bella92108 said:
Yeah I don't want to mod the software. I'll pay the $13 for an unlock code :-(
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Well if it makes you feel any better, after you flash back to the stock ROM, the only difference will be that your phone is unlocked
flashing back the stock rom will keep the phone within guarantee right?
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Well if it makes you feel any better, after you flash back to the stock ROM, the only difference will be that your phone is unlocked
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Yeah I get it I'm just a week old in the Android world and not super comfortable to mod yet. I know just about everything related to jail breaking iPhone I just wish there was an easy step by step guide to mod and unlock my inspire 4G :-(
Don't worry, there will be soon enough, it's just a brand new phone.
FYI All - Just got an email from http://www.HTCimeiUnlock.com/ stating that unlock codes are now available. Please note I'm not afiliated with this site in any way, just sharing the info. I just bought 2 codes for $25 each for my 2 Inspire 4Gs and they worked, yay sooooooo excited now!
EDIT: YEAH I know this is pricey for an unlock code, but they're the first I found with them, so like any business, the first to the market can charge what they want until everyone else catches up... good way to add $100 in resale value to my phones for $25 tho, hehe.
Thanks for the replies
Bought the unlock code $25 from them yesterday, and voila! I am using my Tmobile on this phone now. Thanks for the info.
Enriguelee said:
Bought the unlock code $25 from them yesterday, and voila! I am using my Tmobile on this phone now. Thanks for the info.
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I was very impressed with their service.. I bought 2 for the 2 phones I have, and they were the only legit unlocker I could find. I was at the end of my rope too, I'd paid for 4 others to get the unlock code and they'd all email me after 24 hours saying code not available.
Glad you got it unlocked too, enjoy!
Yes, they were great.very quick to response with answers to all the questions I had. I was at the point of flashing my new phone with limited knowledge of doing that. A previous unlocker failed to find the code for 2 days.
Just a quick question about the unlocking. When you unlock it and use it on T-Mobile you are not getting their 3G service right? I haven't looked at the bands available in this phone but I would be surprised if this supports both the T-Mobile and AT&T bands.
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Just a quick question about the unlocking. When you unlock it and use it on T-Mobile you are not getting their 3G service right? I haven't looked at the bands available in this phone but I would be surprised if this supports both the T-Mobile and AT&T bands.
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Yeah, you're correct, 2G on T-Mobile, 3.5G ("4G") on AT&T. I unlocked because I go global alot and need to be able to pop in foreign sims.
r34p3rex said:
Right now, the only way to unlock the Inspire is to flash to an older radio ROM (it had an exploit), unlock it, and restore back to the stock firmware
Follow this guide to unlock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
Use this to restore back to stock firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224
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Will these instructions work without an ATT SIM card to begin with?
EDIT: I got an answer from attn1. It will work without a sim card. Just don't insert one from another provider until the very last step.
Does this get you the s off or just unlock it for different sim.
Nevermind, wasnt thinking. Root and unlocked are totally different
blowfish06 unlock
Want to share my own experience and give heads up to an independent unlocker.
I have the knowledge to go for the unlock method presented here by the OP, but I lack the time to do it and I can probably make the money to unlock 10 phones in the same amount of time I will use to go through this process, so I have decided to unlock the phone through a simple purchase code method and will root the phone later when an easier process comes out. I would be also happy to pay for that since I don't really have time to go through the flash-root process.
So when I first got my HTC Inspire, I went right away to ebay in search of the unlocker I used last time to unlock an HTC Aria. Was surprised to not found the unlocker I was looking for and worst, despite he had over +63k positive reviews, he was somehow been removed from ebay and other unlockers claim he was out of ebay due to fraud. hu?
Anyway, I had his email so I contacted him over email and asked regarding the subject, he said somebody (other unlockers it seems) were accusing him on fraud thus he was removed from ebay.
I got a little reluctant to buy again from him after "hearing the news" but after exchanging few emails with the guy, I told my self "is just 20 bucks for the code, worst can happen if he's not right is I'll loose the money and he'll of course will get the worst advertising"... so, I added him to my gmail chat to have a close talk and after paying him with my google checkout account, 10 minutes later he sent the code over chat and email, which -needless to say- unlocked the phone right away!!!
You can search through my posts on xda-forum and you'll see I recommended this unlocker before, [email protected], he is the **** and offered the least expensive unlock code for the Inspire, only 20 dollars, you can pay with PayPal or Google checkout. There is the word outside that he is not right and committed fraud, even this other jealous unlocker post his email address on a scammer's site and I can assure all this is not true at all.
I send others relatives with this guy and all of them got their unlock codes in shape and time. This is presently the least expensive unlocker out there for the Inspire codes.
He also has a web site http://blowfishunlocks.com, you'll need to register to order the code, but I would recommend do the email thing.
This guy is real, he has a real address and I recommend him 100% for unlocking the Inspire or any other phone.
On a side note, AT&T willnot realease the unlock code after 6 months (new policy) and this is why I had to buy the code. I use this phone in mexican's Telcel GSM and works as charm and I had to manually configure the APN for the 3g.
hey tongas i just bought the phone on ebay and i will be adding that blowfish guy over my gmail chat because i will also need an unlock code. anyways i live in mexicali baja california mexico .. were did u get the info for the APN for 3G on telcel. im going to activate it here too lol .. so some info would be really helpfull thanks .. the buyer said hes sending my phone during this week so hopefully ill get it by tuesday next week.
also a general question and its for educational purposes does anyone know if this phone will be capable of runing programs for testing my wifi securety to see if it till cough up my wep key? please let me know if i am breaking any forum rules for making this questions its not my intention to do so. Thanks .
Hey dude, no problem
Use the info on this thread to set the APN manually:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=5e750231d361e730&hl=en
Blowfish dude rocks, I'm at pacific/central Mexico over Telcel and this my second time buying from him, the guy is super cool over chat, tell him you found him through this forum, he was so thankful I posted this for him, the man is straight business and he will have you setup in a bit.
Enjoy your HTC Inspire I'm doing so with mine, this thing is fast and super nice... wish a little bit of more battery life but wth! phone is super cool!
It's cool to know that unlock codes are available for this phone
@bella have you watched r34p3rex's video tut? I followed him to the T and successfully rooted, unlocked, and flashed this puppy It's not too bad I think... Jailbreaking was just wayyyy too easy (at least it was when I had a non-mc 3gs) It was a lot of one click jailbreaking for me. The only time I really had trouble was updating
Back to the point! I'd suggest peeps give ol' r34p3rex's video tut a shot (or a good several viewings) it might seem daunting at first... but follow the instructions and you won't have any issues
When I unlock my phone I feel very accomplished. I added all that resale value just by disabling network locks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCcd1XQrTzE&hd=1
So I'm heading to Scotland in May on the 20th and was hoping to unlock my new Sidekick 4G before the trip but it seems Tmobile has not updated their systems with the proper unlock codes for the newest device. Samsung has agreed to help me but I need to provide them T-mobiles NCK or Network Control Key. After trying to take to T-mobile to get the key they simply tell me they cannot provide it and will simply input my request to unlock.
Has any one had any luck yet unlocking this or maybe know the NCK that I need to have Samsung do it for me?
Please and Thanks all around I appreciate any and all help!
*Oh and throw my hat in for the Rom/Theme development too!*
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So I'm heading to Scotland in May on the 20th and was hoping to unlock my new Sidekick 4G before the trip but it seems Tmobile has not updated their systems with the proper unlock codes for the newest device. Samsung has agreed to help me but I need to provide them T-mobiles NCK or Network Control Key. After trying to take to T-mobile to get the key they simply tell me they cannot provide it and will simply input my request to unlock.
Has any one had any luck yet unlocking this or maybe know the NCK that I need to have Samsung do it for me?
Please and Thanks all around I appreciate any and all help!
*Oh and throw my hat in for the Rom/Theme development too!*
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I'm curious as well...
I'm no expert at unlocking phones, but gutty posted a suggestion: this thread.
It may be possible to do it this way, but I wouldn't be for sure. On the sk4g, the nv_data.bin is located in /efs/root/afs/settings/nv_data.bin
Yeah, if someone could attempt the process at the above mentioned link that would be great. Your other option is to use a third party to unlock the sidekick. unlockallcellular.com is supposed to offer an unlock.
My sidekick will be arriving this week, from the States, so hopefully an unlock will be coming soon. If not, I will try the third party i mentioned and report back if it works.
I don't mean to thread jack, but does anybody know if this phone will be on any other carrier other than T-Mobile? I have AT&T, and I want to get it, but I also want the 3g to work also...
i tried the unlock process... no luck tried to get code from unlock freedom also no luck i need the phone unlocked asap because my gf leaves the country in 2 weeks.
Maybe Try unlockr.com
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Its Totally unlockable by code!
BUT you will need to get the code from "Samsung manufacturer" method rather than tmobile. Tmobile database will not have the NCK code.
Try cellunlocker.net , but it can be pretty pricey to unlock that fine pie of machinery
hope that helps!
So just wanted to update everyone whos wondering I contacted T-mo a 2nd time after not hearing anything for a week. They re-submitted my request and within 48 hrs I had my unlock code and did the deed with no issues. Hope this helps those in need.
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So just wanted to update everyone whos wondering I contacted T-mo a 2nd time after not hearing anything for a week. They re-submitted my request and within 48 hrs I had my unlock code and did the deed with no issues. Hope this helps those in need.
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Do you just call customer service and ask for an unlock code?
YES Tmobile will give you the unlock code for any phone on the following prerequisites
1) that is was used on a Postpaid LINe simcard for a week
2) you fax them the receipt that you bought any tmobile phone unlocked
this is how i did it with my LG Optimus T i got last easter prepaid at $158
Yes!
That's all there is to it.
No fees, No hassle.
Received my unlock code from unlockallcellular.com .
Order was placed, 5/3/2011, received my code, 05/12/2011. Worked fine.
I was a bit upset with the turnaround time, but they blamed T-mobile's database for that.
So, if any of you are unable to have T-mobile unlock the device for you, the company above, can do it fine.
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Hi all, I just bought the Sidekick yesterday and I was wondering if buying an unlock code is the only way Im getting it unlocked.
vicmora5 said:
Hi all, I just bought the Sidekick yesterday and I was wondering if buying an unlock code is the only way Im getting it unlocked.
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If you bought yours from the T-Mobile store like me, they said I had to wait one week before they would give me an unlock code.
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If you bought yours from the T-Mobile store like me, they said I had to wait one week before they would give me an unlock code.
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Yeah I bought it from a T-Mobile store, so after the week what? I just call them for the code?
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Yeah I bought it from a T-Mobile store, so after the week what? I just call them for the code?
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Sure, you could do that, or actually go to the store, but the reps pissy for doing what they are supposed to do. Its all up to you.
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Sure, you could do that, or actually go to the store, but the reps pissy for doing what they are supposed to do. Its all up to you.
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Thanks. I actually had to drive quiet a ways to the tmobile store because we dont have one in town so Im hoping it doesnt have to come to that.
Has anyone tried the method outlined there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980157
It's for the GS4G, but I believe they share the same radio so it may be worth a try.
There's also this post in the same thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13570826&postcount=89
I just tried to get an unlock code from T-Mobile but it wouldn't work since I had just gotten an unlock code for my G2x recently and I have to wait 90 days. I bought both the G2x and MyTouch 4G Slide out of contract for full price for use on FlexPay but I still couldn't convince them to give me the code. What are my options? Anyone know of any sites where I can buy an unlock code for this phone? I travel a lot and I really need this phone to be unlocked asap.
Try this site: http://www.htcimeiunlock.com/
I've never used it but it looks pretty reliable
Typed in my IMEI to get checked and no luck. No unlock code available on that site either. I guess HTC just hasn't released it yet and it'll take some time. Thanks though.
Uh-oh. I might hold off on purchase if unlock codes aren't available yet....
I just came across these guys
http://unlockthatphone.com/
Not sure how legit they are though.
http://forums.crackberry.com/unlock...unlockthatphone-com-its-nice-meet-you-540727/ - Their post there seems to be legit..
Anyone willing to give it a go?
Okay so I actually got two honest replies (I think) when I asked two websites about the unlock code. HTCimeiUnlock.com and UnlockThatPhone.com both told me that HTC updates their database every 3-4 weeks with new unlock codes and until then no one can unlock it and both of them will inform me once the unlock is available. My phone must have been manufactured super recently and the wait shouldn't be too long til the unlock code is available so when I know I'll update back.
Fair enough mate. Do report back on how you go.
This effectively means if I purchase this phone now, it will be of not much use to me... I'll just keep looking for a good deal.
Okay so even better news. I tried the T-Mobile live support chat again and for some reason this time the rep has put in my request for an unlock code so hopefully I'll just get it emailed from T-Mobile for free! I'll let you guys know how long it takes. This time I did make it a point to mention that I purchased the phone for full price from a T-Mobile store, not on contract pricing. But I feel like I just got lucky with the another T-Mobile rep.
I like the initiative mate. Hope it works out for ya. If you don't mind me asking, what details did they ask you for before lodging your request for an unlock code?
I'm wondering because if I import this phone (Sydney, Australia), would I be able to get them to lodge a request for me over the internet via live chat, without giving away the fact that I'm overseas?
Cheers
You'll need to have a T-Mobile account because they ask all your account details. Soon enough all these unlocking websites will have the codes available to unlock the phones so by the time you'll get one down to Australia it won't even be a problem. I just got the email from T-Mobile so now I can unlock mine! Good luck to you.
Nice one mate.
I took the dive......................... *heartbeat speeds up* I bought the device off E-Bay US... USPS should have a package for me next week..can't wait. Here's hoping the unlock codes are released by then. If not, I'll just have to use the phone's other countless features..
Let us know how this goes. I'm going to want to unlock as soon as I take a trip out of the US
I can get the codes for MyTouch 4G Slide
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320740768019
fr0z3n said:
I can get the codes for MyTouch 4G slide
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Hi
I confirm that it works fine
i'll receive the unlock code in less than 30min
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I confirm that it works fine
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Great! My brother will bring one back from the us so i'm glad i can use it
Unlocking worked with the ebay link. I can use the phone right now but internet (not) yet. I set the APN right but no luck yet.
(update: probably some APN auth setting that was wrong. Internet connection works over 3g).
CJ_ said:
Nice one mate.
I took the dive......................... *heartbeat speeds up* I bought the device off E-Bay US... USPS should have a package for me next week..can't wait. Here's hoping the unlock codes are released by then. If not, I'll just have to use the phone's other countless features..
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CJ, I'm in Australia also, i wanted to know if you got the phone and managed to unlock it.
I was'nt sure if the phone would work here.
how did it all go?
is there no way to this with root and gfree script? worked on the mytouch 4g non-slide
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it seems using gfree is a bad idea, it should be ported to a certain phone.
G2 and MyTouch 4G are supported, others not.
Using an unlock service on ebay worked for me
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rajp said:
CJ, I'm in Australia also, i wanted to know if you got the phone and managed to unlock it.
I was'nt sure if the phone would work here.
how did it all go?
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Hi Mate,
Yes, I did get the phone. I bought it off ebay. It took 18 days. If you do purchase it off ebay, make sure you don't use USPS - they are slow as.
After I received the phone, I got it unlocked via ebay ($20) and then bought an Optus Sim. I can happily report that it is working 100%, no issues what so ever.
Great device. No complaints so far.
I just got the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, and I can't get it unlocked by apps from Google play, so I have no way to use the phone. Can anyone help me to get the unlock code? I will appreciate and pay some fee for your advice. If you think you can do it, please pm me and I will provide the imei number of the phone.
NANOSCALE said:
I just got the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, and I can't get it unlocked by apps from Google play, so I have no way to use the phone. Can anyone help me to get the unlock code? I will appreciate and pay some fee for your advice. If you think you can do it, please pm me and I will provide the imei number of the phone.
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Id love to help you, but the last time I tried this I needed the previous owners account information on at&t to do it.
Best advice I have is ebay. If you want to pay 25 USD you can have an unlock code in 24hrs.
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http://www.cellunlocker.net/
these guys are pretty good, although I feel like there is a free hacking software solution out there.
orangekid said:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/
these guys are pretty good, although I feel like there is a free hacking software solution out there.
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+1, i've used their services before on 2 HTC devices in the past through an ebay order.
they're pretty fast and reliable.
leo321 said:
Id love to help you, but the last time I tried this I needed the previous owners account information on at&t to do it.
Best advice I have is ebay. If you want pay 25 USD you can have an unlock code in 24hrs.
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My fellow Tennessee'r is right. Maybe less time just depends on who ya choose.
I use these guys
Cellunlock.net Look for "Unlock Any USA Samsung Phone"
50% Off Code: android50
Enjoy!
AT&T will not provide an unlock code for this device so don't even waste your time
sk337sk337 said:
My fellow Tennessee'r is right. Maybe less time just depends on who ya choose.
I use these guys
Cellunlock.net Look for "Unlock Any USA Samsung Phone"
50% Off Code: android50
Enjoy!
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How to use the coupon code? I couldn't see any box to type the coupon code.
Fltmobileuser said:
AT&T will not provide an unlock code for this device so don't even waste your time
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Really? Someone claims they can get unlock code from AT&T with ease.
NANOSCALE said:
How to use the coupon code? I couldn't see any box to type the coupon code.
Really? Someone claims they can get unlock code from AT&T with ease.
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You have to go through checkout and there's a spot for it
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Theres a unlock solution in the I9100 forum here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
not sure if it will help you
orangekid said:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/
these guys are pretty good, although I feel like there is a free hacking software solution out there.
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Yes I have used their services and you get the code within 1-6 hrs most of the times.
Yes there is a software hack for unlocking these phones but non of the developers have made it public like they did it for Other phones is Galaxy S series. These software hacks are available as paid solution through some repair box (S-box for e.g) or some via websites on per unlock credit basis.
Thanks everyone. I was not patient enough to, so I got code from Ebay.
good choice...cheap as hell on there and its fast
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket Instantly
I've notice that there are free apps in the Market that are able to unlock some versions of the Samsung Galaxy S series. Unfortunately after much research I forced to the conclusion that the Skyrocket is not one of the supported devices by those free apps.
Shopping around for an IMEI unlock code yielded nothing less than US$24.50. That was until I turned to Ebay. There are several solutions offered there but the one that appealed at an unbeatable price and 100% success rate was from the seller "aprivate".
Your phone will be unlocked via USB with a few clicks of the mouse Instantly. Absolutely seamless service.
Head on over to ebay and search for the seller aprivate or check out their website UnlockClient.com Unlock solutions are NOT limited to the Skyrocket but you can get all your models unlocked their instantly too.
They have great offers which despite my extreme satisfaction is another reason that I am taking the time out to write this review.
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paid but didnt get the code yet. its been 20 hours now
Hello!
I paid them for the unlock code but they didnt me the code yet. Tried calling them but they dont pickup. emailed them with no answer. Does that happen to other people or is it just me?
CELLUNLOCK .net website I am talking about.
Thanks!
sk337sk337 said:
My fellow Tennessee'r is right. Maybe less time just depends on who ya choose.
I use these guys
Cellunlock.net Look for "Unlock Any USA Samsung Phone"
50% Off Code: android50
Enjoy!
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Third party unlocking was made illegal in the us about 2 weeks or so ago..
Omg.
I am never going to use that phone in this country ever not even going to start the phone on any US carriers. After unlocking, I am sending it to my mom and she stays out of US.
Will that be okay?
bodh said:
Third party unlocking was made illegal in the us about 2 weeks or so ago..
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Im not sure. If the phone was originally bought and sold in the us, then probably not, unless the original carrier were to unlock it. Was just mentioning that perhaps you had not gotten a reply from that site because they're figuring out their legal status, as well as if they can fulfill your order or must refund you.
AT&T Unlock Code
Fltmobileuser said:
AT&T will not provide an unlock code for this device so don't even waste your time
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Wrong. I asked via the unlock portal and received the unlock code in about 8 hours.
Free unlock from AT&T
I was also able to (after spending some time on hold) get an unlock code directly from AT&T. I do have an AT&T account, have been with them for a long time, and do NOT have a contract. I also bought the phone used.
This won't unlock your phone, but you can use it on Cricket or H2O Wireless - even though it's still locked to AT&T - for a LOT less money. $27.00 per month for H2O and $35.00 per month with Cricket - if you use the auto pay option. HTH.