i have already bought an at&t atrix 2 and im planning to unlock it. if i unlocked an at&t atrix 2 phone and use it in another country (Philippines to be exact), could it still be possible to update it?
for example,if in the future there will be Ice Cream Sandwich update, how could i update it? via OTA? or Manually? and if the update is available manually,should i still use the US updates or Asia-Pacific updates?
AT&T Atrix 2
-Stock 2.3.5
-not modded
Thanks in advance!
Well yes but you have to unlock it first
You can unlock by one of two way
1) through at&t which will not give you the unlock code easily i think for atrix 2 they will not give it to you soon ( at least after 6 months )
2)through ebay or any website that offer unlocking service
You can search for atrix 2 unlock on ebay and choose any good seller with good feedback
when i unlock mine i will tell you how i did it and if you did it please tell me how you did it
okay.. nut right now im quite confuse in choosing between t-mobile samsung galaxy s2 and att atrix 2
alcatel444 said:
Well yes but you have to unlock it first
You can unlock by one of two way
1) through at&t which will not give you the unlock code easily i think for atrix 2 they will not give it to you soon ( at least after 6 months )
2)through ebay or any website that offer unlocking service
You can search for atrix 2 unlock on ebay and choose any good seller with good feedback
when i unlock mine i will tell you how i did it and if you did it please tell me how you did it
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i havent unlocked it yet.. right now im just using the phone for further observation.. have you unlocked yours?
I just gone a used and locked Atrix 2 shipped to me in Thailand and I unlocked it. Before I unlocked it I was able to download the OTA directly from Motorola using the settings menu. I kept delaying the update until I entered the network pin unlock code I bought. I then immediately went back to the udpates menu and told it to perform the update. The phone updated from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6. So yes, in the Philippines your phone will get OTA updates whether it is locked or unlocked. I unlocked it first because Motorola recommends doing the update with an active sim in the phone. Before Motorola would let me download the update to my phone I had to activate a Motorola account (I guess blur lite) but that only took a few seconds and it did not even ask me for any information. I think it just took the info from my google account that I had already logged into on the phone. So far it is a great phone. I moved from an LG G2X so I could use 3G on a different carrier here in Thailand. So far the Atrix 2 is a much better user experience and feels much more responsive than the G2X. It has been a while since your post. Have you unlocked yours and updated it yet?
I bought samsung matrix 2 on ebay and it has a pin lock on start up does anyone know how to reset this or get by it i allready tried volume down and power button and didnt get the reset screen.
cannot update
jboxer said:
I just gone a used and locked Atrix 2 shipped to me in Thailand and I unlocked it. Before I unlocked it I was able to download the OTA directly from Motorola using the settings menu. I kept delaying the update until I entered the network pin unlock code I bought. I then immediately went back to the udpates menu and told it to perform the update. The phone updated from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6. So yes, in the Philippines your phone will get OTA updates whether it is locked or unlocked. I unlocked it first because Motorola recommends doing the update with an active sim in the phone. Before Motorola would let me download the update to my phone I had to activate a Motorola account (I guess blur lite) but that only took a few seconds and it did not even ask me for any information. I think it just took the info from my google account that I had already logged into on the phone. So far it is a great phone. I moved from an LG G2X so I could use 3G on a different carrier here in Thailand. So far the Atrix 2 is a much better user experience and feels much more responsive than the G2X. It has been a while since your post. Have you unlocked yours and updated it yet?
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same here
bought a used atrix 2 unlocked it but when i try to upgrade from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 it says you are already up to date!!
no update required now, but im on 2.3.5?
totalcontrol said:
same here
bought a used atrix 2 unlocked it but when i try to upgrade from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 it says you are already up to date!!
no update required now, but im on 2.3.5?
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Try checking for the update with no sim in the phone. That sometimes will make the difference. You can do the update without a sim in it.
jboxer said:
Try checking for the update with no sim in the phone. That sometimes will make the difference. You can do the update without a sim in it.
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Tried to update without the Sim but still says you are up to date.
Maybe I should do a factory reset and try again tomorrow.
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I posted this to the wrong board, sorry for those who have seen my question before.
I bought the SGS 4G over a year ago now, and I sucessfully rooted and unlocked the phone for use in Korea. During that time i kies'd my way up to Gingerbread which made me lose root, but it was still unlocked. I recently upgraded phones and was looking to sell my current Galaxy 4G. Since I didn't want my google account attached to the phone I stupidly reset the phone back to factory default. It told me that it wouldn't revert back to froyo so I thought I would be safe.
Is the phone now re-locked back to the Canadian telecom company it was originally bought from? Could a Korean use their SIM just like I have been doing? Since my new phone has micro-SIM I can't test this myself.
Also, if indeed it IS re-locked is it possible to unlock it without using my google account to redownload the unlocking app I used.
Thanks everyone.
Aannon said:
I posted this to the wrong board, sorry for those who have seen my question before.
I bought the SGS 4G over a year ago now, and I sucessfully rooted and unlocked the phone for use in Korea. During that time i kies'd my way up to Gingerbread which made me lose root, but it was still unlocked. I recently upgraded phones and was looking to sell my current Galaxy 4G. Since I didn't want my google account attached to the phone I stupidly reset the phone back to factory default. It told me that it wouldn't revert back to froyo so I thought I would be safe.
Is the phone now re-locked back to the Canadian telecom company it was originally bought from? Could a Korean use their SIM just like I have been doing? Since my new phone has micro-SIM I can't test this myself.
Also, if indeed it IS re-locked is it possible to unlock it without using my google account to redownload the unlocking app I used.
Thanks everyone.
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I'm pretty sure once unlocked, always unlocked. There is a phone number command to type to see the status, you can google to find it, I can't remember.
getochkn said:
I'm pretty sure once unlocked, always unlocked. There is a phone number command to type to see the status, you can google to find it, I can't remember.
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From my unlocker thread:
FBis251 said:
You can now use the unlock code when you put in the non-T-Mobile sim into your phone and unlock your phone. You can check the unlock status by dialling *#7465625#. All the locks should say "OFF".
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You'll need to be on a stock BML rom to be able to check since I haven't ever been able to check using an MTD rom.
(OEM/not rooted - no plans to)
You can "unlock" a phone on Cricket after 6 months of use. I am new to GSM phones and "Unlocking".
What does "Unlocking" do for you?
If I was to unlock the phone, would that allow me update to Alcatel's version of MM 6 (if they put out an update), even if Cricket did not put out an update for it?
If I could do that, and I used the Alcatel update, would the update process also remove any bloatware that Cricket added to their version of Lollipop ?
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Murf. said:
(OEM/not rooted - no plans to)
You can "unlock" a phone on Cricket after 6 months of use. I am new to GSM phones and "Unlocking".
What does "Unlocking" do for you?
If I was to unlock the phone, would that allow me update to Alcatel's version of MM 6 (if they put out an update), even if Cricket did not put out an update for it?
If I could do that, and I used the Alcatel update, would the update process also remove any bloatware that Cricket added to their version of Lollipop ?
Thanks
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"Unlock" a Cricket phone after 6 months means you will then be able to use it with T-Mobile or any of the pre paids that are not Cricket. Until 6 months are up you will not be able to use a Cricket phone on anything other than Cricket. If you want to root the phone to be able to use different Rom you can do that now.
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"Unlock" a Cricket phone after 6 months means you will then be able to use it with T-Mobile or any of the pre paids that are not Cricket. Until 6 months are up you will not be able to use a Cricket phone on anything other than Cricket. If you want to root the phone to be able to use different Rom you can do that now.
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You can also unlock the phone yourself now, just browse a few threads in the Idol 3 section. Very easy to do.
it's easy to say. But so far no one is able to unlock this phone...
DaNg13 said:
it's easy to say. But so far no one is able to unlock this phone...
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It ain't happening. Just have to wait the 6 months
Here's what I got. ATT LG G3 running stock Marshmallow D85030p with what I presume is the newest security patch (June 2016)
At this point it's not on a carrier but it's locked by ATT. They kept my number as well.. A number that was mine from previous carriers.
Will I be able to root, install TWRP, and unlock this device to use on a prepaid carrier? Keep in mind this same phone has been flashed, rooted and ran recovery mods and ROMs before. Still in perfect working condition after receiving it's last stock OTA.
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Here's what I got. ATT LG G3 running stock Marshmallow D85030p with what I presume is the newest security patch (June 2016)
At this point it's not on a carrier but it's locked by ATT. They kept my number as well.. A number that was mine from previous carriers.
Will I be able to root, install TWRP, and unlock this device to use on a prepaid carrier? Keep in mind this same phone has been flashed, rooted and ran recovery mods and ROMs before. Still in perfect working condition after receiving it's last stock OTA.
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First of all what do you mean they kept your number? Did you cancel? Unpaid bill? That would be a deciding factor on how to go about things.
But no root cannot unlock your device
1. If you left AT&T in good standing AT&T will unlock the device for free. Even if you don't have any account.
2. If not then you can get it unlocked for a few dollars from some eBay sellers.
3. What prepaid carrier? If Any provider that runs on AT&Ts network you don't have to get it unlocked, it will work fine with Go Phone, Cricket , H2O and many others that run on AT&Ts network.
But a note if it's no longer on AT&T due to unpaid bill, or on bad terms remember the device may no longer work on any GSM carrier within the USA due to AT&T will blacklist it.
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hyelton said:
First of all what do you mean they kept your number? Did you cancel? Unpaid bill? That would be a deciding factor on how to go about things.
But no root cannot unlock your device
1. If you left AT&T in good standing AT&T will unlock the device for free. Even if you don't have any account.
2. If not then you can get it unlocked for a few dollars from some eBay sellers.
3. What prepaid carrier? If Any provider that runs on AT&Ts network you don't have to get it unlocked, it will work fine with Go Phone, Cricket , H2O and many others that run on AT&Ts network.
But a note if it's no longer on AT&T due to unpaid bill, or on bad terms remember the device may no longer work on any GSM carrier within the USA due to AT&T will blacklist it.
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I understand root alone won't unlock it. With all that being said can I still root and flash a recovery method that are permanent? Does MM still not have a reliable root or recovery method?
jlgarr86 said:
I understand root alone won't unlock it. With all that being said can I still root and flash a recovery method that are permanent? Does MM still not have a reliable root or recovery method?
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You would need to downgrade to KitKat to do that. But remember once you downgrade you'll no longer be able to go back to any official firmware Past KitKat without an AT&T SIM card of some sort to ota update it.
Also remember if you get an unlock code you need to be running stock D850 firmware or else you won't be able to enter the unlock code.
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hyelton said:
You would need to downgrade to KitKat to do that. But remember once you downgrade you'll no longer be able to go back to any official firmware Past KitKat without an AT&T SIM card of some sort to ota update it.
Also remember if you get an unlock code you need to be running stock D850 firmware or else you won't be able to enter the unlock code.
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Are there any unofficial MM or Lollipop ROMs that are worth looking into? I couldn't care less if it's official honestly. And that last bit you said, you mean if I wanted a phone unlocked I'd have to basically wipe my phone?
jlgarr86 said:
Are there any unofficial MM or Lollipop ROMs that are worth looking into? I couldn't care less if it's official honestly. And that last bit you said, you mean if I wanted a phone unlocked I'd have to basically wipe my phone?
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If you unlock before you leave behind stock then no you don't have to wipe. Once you install any custom ROM, your only option to unlock at that point is to revert back to stock, which means wiping.
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If you unlock before you leave behind stock then no you don't have to wipe. Once you install any custom ROM, your only option to unlock at that point is to revert back to stock, which means wiping.
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Can I unlock it myself?
jlgarr86 said:
Can I unlock it myself?
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Yes you can, if you are on stock. You will need to get the unlock code from AT&T, be on stock firmware, and have an active SIM card from another carrier (I.e. T-Mobile or of it's MVNOs like MetroPCS). Once you have the unlock code, put in the SIM card, turn on the phone, and you will get the prompts for the code you got. Then you're done.
I read the threads related to LG G5 from buyspry seller. Sadly I cannot revert the order I made on ebay I need to need few important things(to me) as I will be stuck with this Phone. I live in Bangladesh so I definitely cannot use it w/o SIM UNLOCKED.
I have known that If I upgrade or downgrade I will lose SIM UNLOCK.
Also I cannot root (till now) as it requires downgrade.
And I will be stuck with firmware it came in from the seller.
But still , Here are the things I really need to know :
1. If I compromise myself to use that firmware 20i_un (UNLOCKED) forever it comes from seller & do no modifications will the Phone be perfectly fine?
2. Does that awkward firmware gives or will give any OTA update? Cause if it gives and that accidentally gets installed I am screwed with a T-Mobile Locked device.
3. I will use my local GSM SIM , Will I be able to use Portable Hotspot with that ROM? (I couldn't, with my G2 At&t Unlocked stock At&t ROM)
4. Apart from any upgrade/downgrade(ROM flashing) is there any way I might lose UNLOCK???
Please guys, please do help me with these topics. I just recently damaged my LG G2 and lost a phone Xiaomi MI 4 (Mugged) I really am screwed
minhaz.sourav said:
1. If I compromise myself to use that firmware 20i_un (UNLOCKED) forever it comes from seller & do no modifications will the Phone be perfectly fine?
2. Does that awkward firmware gives or will give any OTA update? Cause if it gives and that accidentally gets installed I am screwed with a T-Mobile Locked device.
3. I will use my local GSM SIM , Will I be able to use Portable Hotspot with that ROM? (I couldn't, with my G2 At&t Unlocked stock At&t ROM)
4. Apart from any upgrade/downgrade(ROM flashing) is there any way I might lose UNLOCK???
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1) Probably.
2) Probably not.
3) No idea. You'd have to discuss that with your carrier.
4) Probably not, but it's still not clear how they achieved unlock via the ROM so who knows?
minhaz.sourav said:
I read the threads related to LG G5 from buyspry seller. Sadly I cannot revert the order I made on ebay I need to need few important things(to me) as I will be stuck with this Phone. I live in Bangladesh so I definitely cannot use it w/o SIM UNLOCKED.
I have known that If I upgrade or downgrade I will lose SIM UNLOCK.
Also I cannot root (till now) as it requires downgrade.
And I will be stuck with firmware it came in from the seller.
But still , Here are the things I really need to know :
1. If I compromise myself to use that firmware 20i_un (UNLOCKED) forever it comes from seller & do no modifications will the Phone be perfectly fine?
2. Does that awkward firmware gives or will give any OTA update? Cause if it gives and that accidentally gets installed I am screwed with a T-Mobile Locked device.
3. I will use my local GSM SIM , Will I be able to use Portable Hotspot with that ROM? (I couldn't, with my G2 At&t Unlocked stock At&t ROM)
4. Apart from any upgrade/downgrade(ROM flashing) is there any way I might lose UNLOCK???
Please guys, please do help me with these topics. I just recently damaged my LG G2 and lost a phone Xiaomi MI 4 (Mugged) I really am screwed
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You lose unlock if you ever update or do anything to the ROM. Phone is garbage unless you're on Tmobile. Obviously you are going to want to update it eventually because it's assumed that LG will be issuing an official Oreo update.
I bought the device and reverted it to official firmware. With a few (lengthy) calls to Tmobile I eventually got them to white list my device for the Sim unlock app to work. I was first told that it was impossible for them to do because it wasn't a Tmobile device, meaning not purchased through tmobile (not sure how buyspry got them, maybe corporate wholesale or something).
I sent a bunch of photos to them showing the box and other tmobile documentation that came with the phone. They agreed to unlock it and after about a week's wait while tech support was working out the specifics, the app successfully unlocked it.
I am on tmobile but told them I preferred to have it unlocked if necessary for international travel.
So yeah, long story short if you're not on tmobile and have no way to get tmobile to officially unlock it return the device. Complain to eBay that the device had hacked firmware or whatever (which is 100% true) and they will let you return it.
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Sdobron said:
You lose unlock if you ever update or do anything to the ROM. Phone is garbage unless you're on Tmobile. Obviously you are going to want to update it eventually because it's assumed that LG will be issuing an official Oreo update.
I bought the device and reverted it to official firmware. With a few (lengthy) calls to Tmobile I eventually got them to white list my device for the Sim unlock app to work. I was first told that it was impossible for them to do because it wasn't a Tmobile device, meaning not purchased through tmobile (not sure how buyspry got them, maybe corporate wholesale or something).
I sent a bunch of photos to them showing the box and other tmobile documentation that came with the phone. They agreed to unlock it and after about a week's wait while tech support was working out the specifics, the app successfully unlocked it.
I am on tmobile but told them I preferred to have it unlocked if necessary for international travel.
So yeah, long story short if you're not on tmobile and have no way to get tmobile to officially unlock it return the device. Complain to eBay that the device had hacked firmware or whatever (which is 100% true) and they will let you return it.
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What yall think i need advice from you all, what if i flash back the version h830v30a so it will lock ok, and after flashing it and try to unlock it with device unlock after i bought the code online. Tell me what you ? think
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What yall think i need advice from you all, what if i flash back the version h830v30a so it will lock ok, and after flashing it and try to unlock it with device unlock after i bought the code online. Tell me what you [emoji848] think
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Device unlock doesn't take a code. It checks with Tmobile database
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I know, i mean if i flash the h830v30a version it will still have the device unlock app it will clear the hack rom,
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What do you think?
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minhaz.sourav said:
I read the threads related to LG G5 from buyspry seller. Sadly I cannot revert the order I made on ebay I need to need few important things(to me) as I will be stuck with this Phone. I live in Bangladesh so I definitely cannot use it w/o SIM UNLOCKED.
I have known that If I upgrade or downgrade I will lose SIM UNLOCK.
Also I cannot root (till now) as it requires downgrade.
And I will be stuck with firmware it came in from the seller.
But still , Here are the things I really need to know :
1. If I compromise myself to use that firmware 20i_un (UNLOCKED) forever it comes from seller & do no modifications will the Phone be perfectly fine?
2. Does that awkward firmware gives or will give any OTA update? Cause if it gives and that accidentally gets installed I am screwed with a T-Mobile Locked device.
3. I will use my local GSM SIM , Will I be able to use Portable Hotspot with that ROM? (I couldn't, with my G2 At&t Unlocked stock At&t ROM)
4. Apart from any upgrade/downgrade(ROM flashing) is there any way I might lose UNLOCK???
Please guys, please do help me with these topics. I just recently damaged my LG G2 and lost a phone Xiaomi MI 4 (Mugged) I really am screwed
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Has anyone ever tried to check their imei using the tmobile site imei check, i checked mine and it wasn't know by the server
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Hi guys i hope you can help me.
I'm from Mexico. Some months ago i received as a gift an AT&T Unlocked N950U device. Yesterday i updated my device to Android 9 N950U1 XAA unlocked version with no problems except for the device asking for an unlock code. I tried to get an unlock code from the official site but it says the device is reported as lost or stolen???? (I believe it was a device some people sold and then they went to at&t and said the device was stolen to get a new one).
Now. I was thinking 3 options:
1.- Try to get the code with some credits from an unlock box.
2.- Buy the premium code from some ebay reseller.
3.- Try to go back to oreo but bootloader was uploaded to bit 6 so...
PS: I don't know how it was possible for an unlocked device to lock again after flashing a diferent software version. I firstly tried to update the official way but since i'm on mexico and an at&t sim card is not installed on the device an update is never found. Also i didn't find any Pie update for at&t to flash with odin.
Ps2: The glass is broken and the screen only works if you set brightness above 70-75% so if i flash anything the update wizard is a pain in the ass(because screen is totally black) i could pass thanks to Talkback.
What you think? What is the best i can do now? Screen replacement is not an option at this moment...