I bought a captivate and I want to use at T-mobile. So how do I root and unlock before I put in a sim? It doesn't allow me to use sim and market, so I need to root and unlock before I can use. thanks.
gooruma said:
I bought a captivate and I want to use at T-mobile. So how do I root and unlock before I put in a sim? It doesn't allow me to use sim and market, so I need to root and unlock before I can use. thanks.
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You need a program called Super One Click. This one program will unlock and root your phone.
Link to SuperOneClick Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Link to SuperOneClick V1.7 Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=526223&d=1298565480
To go a little farther on ^^^.
SuperOneCick will root the phone( it will aslo have the option to allow third party apps. I would recommend do that).
From there, you need an app called Galaxy S Unlock by Helroz. You can get it from the market. After completing that, your phone will be rooted and unlocked.
mrhaley30705 said:
To go a little farther on ^^^.
SuperOneCick will root the phone( it will aslo have the option to allow third party apps. I would recommend do that).
From there, you need an app called Galaxy S Unlock by Helroz. You can get it from the market. After completing that, your phone will be rooted and unlocked.
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Super one click will network unlock you too.
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b-eock said:
Super one click will network unlock you too.
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I never could get that to work for me. Others may have different experiences.
You can use the phone and market without SIM card just fine.
In my case, Superoneclick will root the phone but I then had a hard time getting the unlock code, might because the phone had stock 2.2 on it. Galaxy S Unlock returned FFFFFFF while hex editing let me pass the pin input screen but the phone was still locked.
Finally bought a code for $0.99 on eBay and got it unlocked. Well worth it, especially after I spent 3 hours and almost screwed up nv_data.bin/IMEI.
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Hi,
I have unlocked my T-mobile G2X through a third party unlocker. He said that it is a permanent unlock.
I am waiting to root my G2x. I am concerned if I root it, will I loose the unlock ? Will my phone get locked again ?
TIA
No, you won't lose your unlock. I'm assuming it was done with an unlock code, so you'd be good.
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I am not sure how it was done. Because I bought the phone on craiglist. It works with my ATT sim card though.
Anyway to find out if it was done through an unlock code ?
The seller told me it's a permanent unlock. Not sure what he intended.
When rooting the phone it does unlock your phone? I have been looking across some sites saying that it does or it does not. Also the ace hack kit does unlock your phone.
I thought it does because when you flash a Rom it cause what carriers.
Other ? Is I also notice the sim tool kit but when I click on it it says its not ready or supported. Just wondering why its not.working I did come.across http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_Application_Toolkit
Overall I don't.need to unlock my phone cause its already unlocked. And the sim tool kit its nothing major.
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No rooting your phone does not unlock it. But the ace hack kit does unlock it. Most sim tool kits do not work as they were not made for updated phones
zelendel said:
No rooting your phone does not unlock it. But the ace hack kit does unlock it. Most sim tool kits do not work as they were not made for updated phones
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Ok when I rooted my phone I rooted by a tut video and it was the buddys root method lol I never used the ace hack kit before. Im downloading the AHK to see, I can still use that even though I used a different method? The AHK it self does the unlocking method from what I can see...
If I just wanted to unlock it i could just get the unlock code and go from their but I know you have to get a non accepted sim card.
If you are already rooted it's not recommended to use the ace hack kit. You'll have to unroot first.
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Ok when I rooted my phone I rooted by a tut video and it was the buddys root method lol I never used the ace hack kit before. Im downloading the AHK to see, I can still use that even though I used a different method? The AHK it self does the unlocking method from what I can see...
If I just wanted to unlock it i could just get the unlock code and go from their but I know you have to get a non accepted sim card.
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If you are rooted, then you are probably Sim unlock. As Pazz told you, don't use the Hack Kit, you will get jammed. First, check is you are already sim lock by using the method in point 5 of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
If that is not working, then you can revert to stock using the Hack Kit and re rooting...that will give you sim unlock....
O wasnt going to use the hack kit just saying. I also came across in the dev part for the stock ruu and shows how to go back to out of the box phone status. But there is couple of ways to revert back to stock phone lol so many choices
Cause I was thinking about selling my HTC inspire and was also looking to see how unroot the phone to go back to stock
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Hi everyone. I bought a T-Mobile's Z3 used by another guy. He shipped it from the U.S but i'm not there. The thing is: He bought a SIM unlock code but T-Mobile won't let me introduce it because they only let you unlock the phone through their app. The question: If I debrand the phone by flashing the global/international firmware would it let me introduce the code? . I hope you can help me.
I don't think you can just cross flash, at least that is my experience with other devices as well. Also no way to bypass the SIM lock as there is no boot-loader unlock or r oot for the TMO Z3.
As far as I know its an over the air unlock and there is no option to even enter a code... when the app did not work for me I called TMO and they unlocked it within an hour, as I am a current customer.
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I don't think you can just cross flash, at least that is my experience with other devices as well. Also no way to bypass the SIM lock as there is no boot-loader unlock or r oot for the TMO Z3.
As far as I know its an over the air unlock and there is no option to even enter a code... when the app did not work for me I called TMO and they unlocked it within an hour, as I am a current customer.
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Oh well!. So the only hope is to wait for some root method. Thanks for your answer :good:
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Oh well!. So the only hope is to wait for some root method. Thanks for your answer :good:
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Root and bootloader unlock have no effect on sim unlock. They are completely different things
It depends by phone/carrier implementation I guess, for my Sprint LG G2 you could bypass the simblock using a method that requires root. In the HTC M8, boot loader unlock with Super CID could achieve SIM unlock as well.
You probably are correct with Z3 though.
Im in the same boat, bought a used z3 and tried to unlock using device unlock app on phone, Failed. I bought an unlock code but there is no menu to input unlock code. If we flash global generic firmware, will unlock code pop up?
jqwest said:
Im in the same boat, bought a used z3 and tried to unlock using device unlock app on phone, Failed. I bought an unlock code but there is no menu to input unlock code. If we flash global generic firmware, will unlock code pop up?
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Has anyone tried this and been successful? I attempted it this morning but got errors and flash aborted.
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Guys keep trying the unlock app. I almost gave up and tried it one more time after a factory reset. Went through the setup menus. No Sim card, WiFi through my old Xperia z, turned on my location. Opened the unlock app and applied for permanent unlock and BOOM.... Unlocked.
Don't know if any of what I did made a difference but try it if you want.
Best of luck to you all.
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Hello everyone
Here's my problem and my idea:
I bought T-Mobile Galaxy S7 on ebay about a week ago (Stock QC1 firmware) and now I'm in need of sim unlock, which I can't, my device's unlock fails every time through Device Unlock app
I've searched through the web past two days and found no solution whatsoever. Every service is down for now and I cannot find any ways to unlock my phone.
So, here's what I thought: Maybe here's someone who can actually develop or figure out a solution for this since many solutions are available for S6/S6e and many other t mobile phones, but not for S7.
I can be tester and provide any files/dumps if needed or anything you guys ask.
I believe I'm not the only one with this problem and if we try hard enough, we can do this. Many people can benefit from this also, so let's be useful.
To mods, if you believe this is a wrong place to post this thread, please move it where it belongs.
Thanks to you all.
So your idea is just to look at other device solutions? [emoji1]
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I guess that's the part of it
Cheers
We probably wont see a direct unlock solution on these T-Mobile/MetroPCS QUALCOMM based Galaxys for some time. The older models you mentioned are Exynos based CPUs, they are being unlocked all the time. Unlock app or trusted server for imei unlock is our only solutions for now.
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installerrev said:
Hello everyone
Here's my problem and my idea:
I bought T-Mobile Galaxy S7 on ebay about a week ago (Stock QC1 firmware) and now I'm in need of sim unlock, which I can't, my device's unlock fails every time through Device Unlock app
I've searched through the web past two days and found no solution whatsoever. Every service is down for now and I cannot find any ways to unlock my phone.
So, here's what I thought: Maybe here's someone who can actually develop or figure out a solution for this since many solutions are available for S6/S6e and many other t mobile phones, but not for S7.
I can be tester and provide any files/dumps if needed or anything you guys ask.
I believe I'm not the only one with this problem and if we try hard enough, we can do this. Many people can benefit from this also, so let's be useful.
To mods, if you believe this is a wrong place to post this thread, please move where it belongs.
Thanks to you all.
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I stand with you. I think a bounty would be appropriate. I go loads of s7 and s7 edge to unlock. I may be at a huge loss if no unlock comes
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stuntman112 said:
We probably wont see a direct unlock solution on these T-Mobile/MetroPCS QUALCOMM based Galaxys for some time. The older models you mentioned are Exynos based CPUs, they are being unlocked all the time. Unlock app or trusted server for imei unlock is our only solutions for now.
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I believe of we have alot of people working toward it something interesting would come out if it. Considering s8 is also there, more people Wil be requiring unlock. It's only a matter of time
Factory reset your phone, then try to use the device unlock. You can select temporary unlock or permanent unlock. Once you are done you will have a sim unlocked device.
stuntman112 said:
We probably wont see a direct unlock solution on these T-Mobile/MetroPCS QUALCOMM based Galaxys for some time. The older models you mentioned are Exynos based CPUs, they are being unlocked all the time. Unlock app or trusted server for imei unlock is our only solutions for now.
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Actually, MetroPCS s7 & s7e device unlock is available for $20 and Qualcomm S6 and below is also unlockable, there are many remote unlock services on ebay/various websites for those devices.
I've been* trying to unlock my S7 since April but no luck.
I know this issues with t-mobile Quallcomm Galaxys are about locked bootloader but that's the only thing I found out.
If someone can make bounty pool or something similar, I would gladly participate.
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KillerClaw321 said:
Factory reset your phone, then try to use the device unlock. You can select temporary unlock or permanent unlock. Once you are done you will have a sim unlocked device.
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Lol. How many factory resets required? I still haven't gotten unlocked.
jazzdglass said:
Lol. How many factory resets required? I still haven't gotten unlocked.
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You using the latest version not rooted?
KillerClaw321 said:
You using the latest version not rooted?
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Yup. I'm on android 7.0. I could go back to 6.0.1 too. Why do you think this is a method to unlock? You need to connect to Tmobile database to unlock. Merely factory reset won't do anything. It's all in the cloud
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Yup. I'm on android 7.0. I could go back to 6.0.1 too. Why do you think this is a method to unlock? You need to connect to Tmobile database to unlock. Merely factory reset won't do anything. It's all in the cloud
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I know, however when I had issues with the device unlock app a fresh install of the latest version worked and I was able to temporarily unlock for a month.
I did it just now after a factory reset, rooted and running no BS Rom...
T-mobile
I went through the same ordeal. I had to actually call t-mobile and get a representative to unlock it using the phone's IMEI number so it could be used on all carriers. Call them, I'm sure they will unlock it for you. That t-mobile unlock app doesn't do anything. Also under developer options, you need to check OEM unlock before you call t-mobile.
-Just my two cents, Bob
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I know, however when I had issues with the device unlock app a fresh install of the latest version worked and I was able to temporarily unlock for a month.
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My device asks for active cellular connection in order to get temporary unlock, but I can't get carrier signal since phone is locked.... are you T-Mobile customer and were you using their sim card? I am not.
Boobteg4642 said:
I went through the same ordeal. I had to actually call t-mobile and get a representative to unlock it using the phone's IMEI number so it could be used on all carriers. Call them, I'm sure they will unlock it for you. That t-mobile unlock app doesn't do anything. Also under developer options, you need to check OEM unlock before you call t-mobile.
-Just my two cents, Bob
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Called them maybe 10 times, even used their facebook page. Every single customer representative said phone is fully paid and nothing is blocking it but they can't help me because I'm not actual / original phone owner on their database, and person I purchased this phone from has no idea what unlock is, he's impossible to deal with. Maybe you have any tips for me?
Thank you everybody for taking your time and helping us.
Just a quick update, I just flashed latest G930U firmware and after SIM card insertion, phone asks for unlock code, which of course I have no idea what it is
KillerClaw321 said:
I did it just now after a factory reset, rooted and running no BS Rom...
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I think you and @boobteg have a paid off devices eligible for unlock. What you need to know ow is that the device unlock app doesn't work on custom roms. It requires a stock rom. There are some of us who are not eligible for unlock.
Any progress?
none so far
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Hi! im having the same problem, i cant unlock my s7 tmobile with device unlock app, every place i try say it that the service is down. II flashed with the g930U, now the smartphone ask me for an unlock code, there is anyway to find that "unlock code" to unlock the phone in this way? Or maybe installing an non stock rom is possible to unlock the phone?
Help!! i cant use it in my actually country
morpheus1978 said:
Hi! im having the same problem, i cant unlock my s7 tmobile with device unlock app, every place i try say it that the service is down. II flashed with the g930U, now the smartphone ask me for an unlock code, there is anyway to find that "unlock code" to unlock the phone in this way? Or maybe installing an non stock rom is possible to unlock the phone?
Help!! i cant use it in my actually country
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For now, no way to unlock..
Is there any way to get the unlock app to work on a rooted S8+? Somehow I lost mine and tried loading it from apkmirror but got an error message.
Or is there a way to do it without being on the phone directly like the website?
Reach out to an unlock service. They will one the answer and (for a fee) can probably get it unlocked for you
The Device Unlock App can be found in the App store. Or you can get it from T-Mobile website here: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14011
If you can't get it install like this, do a hard reset and restore your phone's factory settings: https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/how-to-make-a-hard-reset-for-samsung-phones/
if you are doing the carrier unlock, what i did was leave my ATT sim card out of the phone flashed the AQGL TMB stock rom, let it boot up and go through settings,and go into your APPS and it should be there a Pink Icon. Just click on Permanent Unlock and they'll get it done right away as long as you meet their requirements like Device Paid off. TMB does it for free. If you go through an Unlocker theyll charge what, I think i seen these go for like $150.
machx1111 said:
Is there any way to get the unlock app to work on a rooted S8+? Somehow I lost mine and tried loading it from apkmirror but got an error message.
Or is there a way to do it without being on the phone directly like the website?
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yes with xposed. you should find a package there for it, otherwise install lucky patcher
https://lucky-patcher.netbew.com/
https://lucky-patcher.netbew.com/download/Lucky Patcher v6.9.5.apk
Here is the app if you havent found it or for anyone who needs it
podagee said:
Here is the app if you havent found it or for anyone who needs it
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Truly appreciate you posting the apk but it doesnt work. On their official website they posted the link to unlock app which also has been pulled from app store. I installed Unlocked ROM (Not sim unlocked but Tmobile Crap Free Samsung ROM) it doesnt have unlock app and I would hate to restore phone to tmobile ROM and loose all data. Anyone else has found solution to install device unlock and permanently unlock the Samsung S7 and S7 edge devices? I have them completely paid off and according to Tmobile they should unlock just fine but they are of no help getting that app back on phone without doing complete factory reset from ODIN.