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Here we go with yet another unlock solution.
This one applies to almost (if not all) devices which are radio S-off, it’s fairly easy to use and doesn’t wipe data/settings nor have that ugly side effect (when using diag files) in which you lose conectivity to mobile network.
Supported devices so far:
HTC Sensation (pyramid)
HTC Evo 3D (shooter)
HTC EVO 3D GSM (shooteru)
HTC myTouch Slide 4G
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(by the use of revolutionary)
and:
Sprint EVO 4G
Droid Incredible (HTC Incredible)
HTC Desire CDMA (HTC BravoC)
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(by the use of unrevoked 3 – not tested)
These are the required steps you have to take:
1. S-off your phone by using Revolutionary (if you haven’t already done that).
2. Fill in the form with the required data. This will generate an unique Config.dat file for your device. Please enter a valid email address, as you’ll be sent there the link to download the file.
This step you'll have to take here
3. Put the file on the root of your sdcard and reboot your phone into HBOOT (adb reboot oem-42). Once you’re there, navigate to Simlock and press Power. The phone will load the file and remove the simlock. Some text will appear on the screen and at a certain point you’ll be asked to press Vol-Up to restart the phone.
4. Just do it, and you’ll be done!
PLEASE NOTE!:
This solution is heavily linked to the device it's being applied to by the use of IMEI, which can be considered a breach in security.
DISCLAIMER:
This solution provided for you on this site is given AS IS and in GOOD FAITH and is based on the research I made. I may not accept any liability or responsibility for the use of this applicaton.
If you find this tool useful and appreciate my work, Paypal me a beer, it helps development a lot..
This really should be in the development section.
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if you just need a SIM unlock, call T-Mobile and they will give you an unlock code. there is no need to fuss around with complex steps.
Climbguy said:
if you just need a SIM unlock, call T-Mobile and they will give you an unlock code. there is no need to fuss around with complex steps.
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Not for certain circumstances.. T-Mobile will only give it you you if you meet some criteria.. i.e. you're account has been active for 6 months.. I don't know what the actual criteria are.. that was just an example...
not to mention that you have to wait over 24hours to get the email with the unlock code.. this method was a lot faster than a half hour phone call with a t-mobile rep.
I was a customer for about 6 days and was given the code over the phone.
michaelmab88 said:
Not for certain circumstances.. T-Mobile will only give it you you if you meet some criteria.. i.e. you're account has been active for 6 months.. I don't know what the actual criteria are.. that was just an example...
not to mention that you have to wait over 24hours to get the email with the unlock code.. this method was a lot faster than a half hour phone call with a t-mobile rep.
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Climbguy said:
I was a customer for about 6 days and was given the code over the phone.
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And I'm not, never have been, and never will be... a tmobile customer....
Just unlocked my friend's MT4GS and it works great with her prepaid running on AT&T's network! This method works great.
Link in my sig has another way using terminal emulator. Ill add this to the compendium
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Silly question but, this method will not work on a mytouch 3g slide right? I mean can revolutionary sim unlock a mt3g?
enelyam said:
Silly question but, this method will not work on a mytouch 3g slide right? I mean can revolutionary sim unlock a mt3g?
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Rev is used to gain s off that's all. Which allows unsigned flashing
As for the unlock methods you may want to test this out my sig has this method and one using terminal emulator method no idea if they will work.
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Droidmoder said:
Rev is used to gain s off that's all. Which allows unsigned flashing
As for the unlock methods you may want to test this out my sig has this method and one using terminal emulator method no idea if they will work.
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I know this thread is WAAAAY old, but wanted to let people know this still works.
I went to this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801106
And followed the instructions to achieve S-OFF on a stock ROM. Then followed the instructions from the post.
For returning to stock, I just had to google the filename to find a working mirror, as those provided in the articles don't seem to be working. Thanks OP!
my touch 4g Slide NO CALLS with S-off sim unlocked METROpCS
So its 2014.. I know I should get a better phone.. Good news its I got my my touch 4g slide bootloader unlocked and S-off. Also did the sim unlock on the site that emails you back the file and unlocks the sim.. BUT here is my problem
when I put my metro sim in the phone.. no matter which rom I load (which I can now load rom recovery from sd) the phone wont work..
When I go into the settings metropcs and att show up but when I try and select it, it tells me not allowed right now, or sim card doesn't allow that connection. So I cannot get it to work. Is there a way they are locking sim cards to their phones?
I would have thought getting S-off and running the simlock file I'd be good to go.. Anyone PLZ help I am desparate to figure out what is wrong here.
Picture Of S-off UNLOCKED bootloader NO SVC
Here is a picture of the phone.. Likewise no SVC with metro sim.. I don't have a tmobile card to test with but I think either the sim lock didn't work, or metropcs is somehow locking the sim to IMEI
Anyone with ideas here plz help. If it is IMEI to sim is there a way to unlock sim or change iMEI? I know its illegal to change an ESN but imei..
Also if its blacklisted would it be blacklisted for metro too?
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Here is a picture of the phone.. Likewise no SVC with metro sim.. I don't have a tmobile card to test with but I think either the sim lock didn't work, or metropcs is somehow locking the sim to IMEI
Anyone with ideas here plz help. If it is IMEI to sim is there a way to unlock sim or change iMEI? I know its illegal to change an ESN but imei..
Also if its blacklisted would it be blacklisted for metro too?
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So I thought of a couple things. With a little research, one got shot down right off the bat:
http://www.phonescoop.com/carriers/carrier.php?c=11
http://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_mytouch_4g_slide-4018.php
Some carriers use weird frequency bands that the phone wouldn't support. MetroPCS uses 1700 or 1900MHz (depending where you are), which the phone totally covers. So not that.
Related to that though, is the APN settings. If you have more than one (my Rogers setup has 4), it may be stuck on an APN that just isn't working for you. So Settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names.
Finally (just thought of it), you may want to test your MetroPCS SIM card on a different (smart)phone. I had recent problems with my SIM (I guess it was swapped out too many times, besides being 6-7 years old), although it worked fine on a feature phone. And if you can get your hands on a different SIM (T-Mobile or otherwise), and encounter the same problem, it could very well be a (hard-to-resolve) problem with the phone. If it is blacklisted, it would be blacklisted nationally if not internationally, and there is an IMEI database to check it against:
http://www.imei.info/
Hope this helps.
Check your imei for blacklist status on the tmo website. MetroPCS is now wholly owned by TMo, it shouldn't need to be unlocked. AT&T and Tmo share blacklist data as well. If your phone is sketchy you are out of luck.
If the SIM is old you might try a new one and see if that helps.
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MetroPCS marries SIM to IMEI
Coug76 said:
Check your imei for blacklist status on the tmo website. MetroPCS is now wholly owned by TMo, it shouldn't need to be unlocked. AT&T and Tmo share blacklist data as well. If your phone is sketchy you are out of luck.
If the SIM is old you might try a new one and see if that helps.
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ok So my cousin has a metro. Tried her sim,same results. So I said hmmm. Stuck her metro sim in my metrophone and vice versa. Same result.. So I I am thinking witgh 4g unlimited they are locking the sims. Called and wa told they marry the sim to the imeI. LOOKS like the days of swapping sims to different phones are over. Anyone know a way around this PLZ let me know. ALSO tethering would be cool but i'll google that.. comes as an FYI
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ok So my cousin has a metro. Tried her sim,same results. So I said hmmm. Stuck her metro sim in my metrophone and vice versa. Same result.. So I I am thinking witgh 4g unlimited they are locking the sims. Called and wa told they marry the sim to the imeI. LOOKS like the days of swapping sims to different phones are over. Anyone know a way around this PLZ let me know. ALSO tethering would be cool but i'll google that.. comes as an FYI
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I was looking into this, and this forum thread came up:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...-married-to-ESN-of-one-phone-only-that-sucks!
Looks like you can transfer phones by letting MetroPCS know of the new IMEI, but you cannot register two (or more) IMEI's for the same SIM. So depends on how you want to use your Doubleshot. I'd give them a call (or better yet, go into their store), maybe the old IMEI will still work (the thread was a bit iffy on this result) with the new (Doubleshot) one entered.
Thanks
joel.maxuel said:
I was looking into this, and this forum thread came up:
Looks like you can transfer phones by letting MetroPCS know of the new IMEI, but you cannot register two (or more) IMEI's for the same SIM. So depends on how you want to use your Doubleshot. I'd give them a call (or better yet, go into their store), maybe the old IMEI will still work (the thread was a bit iffy on this result) with the new (Doubleshot) one entered.
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Wow! so that's a bummer. I really like the doubleshots keyboard but I think the exhibit from them is better. Although I tried several firmwares on it and Netflix will no longer work with custom roms (thank DRM for that) I did get hella mods to this one, but would love to have both, I was thinking the sim was somehow locked. I have a sim reader any software to check? copy clone??? new to GSM, but know lots about CDMA.. I wish it were easy to just clone IMEI like ESNS
Is there any way to unlock the sim unlock the phone for free?
When I got my G2, I was able to unlock it via gfree.
If not, can a fellow XDA T-Mobile user help me out? I run on AT&T. They're free to request and only takes a few minutes...
Yes.
Search the forum, I posted something on this.
Write this into the dialer
**05*06390811*1234*1234#
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I know the Sensation had a way to unlock once you had root, I'll see if I can find the link once I get home.
Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
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ac3theone said:
Write this into the dialer
**05*06390811*1234*1234#
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I think that code is specific to your handset.
fwiw
bhutch said:
I think that code is specific to your handset.
fwiw
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Which part is specific to the phone? I obtained the unlock code for my phone from T-Mobile, but right now I don't have another SIM. I would like to enter the code before I get to China and find out the code I'm given doesn't work. I remember on my old Motorola phone I could enter a sequence in the dialer to bring up the unlock function, enter the unlock code, and it was good. Is that possible on the MT4GS?
ac3theone said:
Write this into the dialer
**05*06390811*1234*1234#
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It just gave me an error. was trying to run a USSD code
Etn40ff said:
Yes.
Search the forum, I posted something on this.
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Do you recommend the method from the sensation forum, or your method?
They are both posted under the sticky in the general section.
Fuzi0719 said:
Which part is specific to the phone? I obtained the unlock code for my phone from T-Mobile, but right now I don't have another SIM. I would like to enter the code before I get to China and find out the code I'm given doesn't work. I remember on my old Motorola phone I could enter a sequence in the dialer to bring up the unlock function, enter the unlock code, and it was good. Is that possible on the MT4GS?
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If you can get your hands on an AT&T or other non tmobile sim card, you can unlock your phone. Just insert any "foreign" sim card and the phone will prompt you to enter the code.
lol, flag down a friend and use their sim card for a few seconds
I'll try tipping **05*06390811*1234*1234# but it gave an error and then 9 try left. The method for the sensation didnt help either.
You can always call tmobile (if you have tmobile) and say that you are going to leave the country for 1 month and need to unlock the phone to use it outside. They are legally obligate to give you the code if you have been with them more than 6 months (or something like that). I dont know what are the laws outside USA
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I'll try tipping **05*06390811*1234*1234# but it gave an error and then 9 try left. The method for the sensation didnt help either.
You can always call tmobile (if you have tmobile) and say that you are going to leave the country for 1 month and need to unlock the phone to use it outside. They are legally obligate to give you the code if you have been with them more than 6 months (or something like that). I dont know what are the laws outside USA
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That's the reason why I started this thread. I don't have tmobile, so I can't ask for a code from them. I was hoping someone else on XDA would be able to help me out with that, by requesting a code for me.
I used a 8 year old NEXTEL sim to get the unlock prompt
I was totally aware it would not connect to any network afterwards, I only needed the prompt.
I did verify it (days later) with a AT&T sim and all was good
abcdavidefg said:
I'll try tipping **05*06390811*1234*1234# but it gave an error and then 9 try left. The method for the sensation didnt help either.
You can always call tmobile (if you have tmobile) and say that you are going to leave the country for 1 month and need to unlock the phone to use it outside. They are legally obligate to give you the code if you have been with them more than 6 months (or something like that). I dont know what are the laws outside USA
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You have to have root to get the msl code threw the terminal . You did something wrong I can assure you it does work.
I have never used the second method in the sticky.
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IFRC they are the same thing; the sensation had 2 alternatives and the one I posted is just one of the two. I would use the one I posted, it requires 2 lines of adb but should not be too complicated.
Sorry for the late reply
Try this, it may work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
I got an 8 digit code, but I can't try it yet since I can't get the sim lock screen to come up, trying an ATT sim just doesn't work for some reason, trying a simple and telna sim soon.
I too am unable to get a unlock prompt. I got an 8 digit code using the method 1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Running CM9.1, so that might be why... but not sure.
wing_addict_usa said:
Try this, it may work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
I got an 8 digit code, but I can't try it yet since I can't get the sim lock screen to come up, trying an ATT sim just doesn't work for some reason, trying a simple and telna sim soon.
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qayshp said:
I too am unable to get a unlock prompt. I got an 8 digit code using the method 1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Running CM9.1, so that might be why... but not sure.
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You both need to be on a Stock Sense ROM to get the unlock prompt. MikTouch will do as well as bullet proof. I did it from MikTouc
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I did mine on MikTouch yesterday. Worked like a champ.
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Wow, seems like such a long time ago. I remember starting this thread the very first night I got my phone
Just bought a used Infuse, already have it rooted and running Paranoid Android Jellybean, but I'm having trouble unlocking it. All of my other phones were unlocked automatically when I flashed a custom ROM, but this doesn't seem to be the case for the Infuse. The phone won't detect my T-Mobile SIM at all, even to say "Invalid SIM" etc. Now, I know one of the first suggestions will be "reflash" but at this point I've tried 2 custom ICS ROMs, unofficial CM9, Zeus, and have flashed PA 3 times, and none of them are detecting my SIM or prompting me for the unlock code, which I've already obtained. Is there any way to force the prompt for unlock code, or some other way to enter the code, some way to do it through Odin, or using the PC...just looking for any way I can get it unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176886
Gilligan87 said:
All of my other phones were unlocked automatically when I flashed a custom ROM, but this doesn't seem to be the case for the Infuse.
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That's news to me. I don't think I've ever flashed a ROM that automatically SIM unlocked the phone as well.
It seems very odd that it wouldn't prompt you for the unlock code as soon as you put a foreign SIM card in it. Have you tried an actual AT&T SIM card in it just to make sure that there's not a hardware issue with the SIM card reader? Also, it may be worth going all the way back to stock and seeing if it gives the prompt.
Pony Express said:
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Like I said, I already have the unlock code. I just can't get the phone to prompt me for it. I read that thread, it's actually the one I used to obtain the code, and didn't see anything that helped with my particular dilemma.
Gilligan87 said:
Like I said, I already have the unlock code. I just can't get the phone to prompt me for it. I read that thread, it's actually the one I used to obtain the code, and didn't see anything that helped with my particular dilemma.
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I'm on the latest PA build and I was able to unlock just fine. Is it reading an AT&T sim card? First off make sure that the sim card you are using is actually activated. I just got a straight talk sim card that has not been activated and when put into my phone I was not prompted for the unlock code. I used my sister's T-Mobile sim card and it prompted for it. Make sure you swap them while the phone is powered off as well.
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mrhaddan said:
I just got a straight talk sim card that has not been activated and when put into my phone I was not prompted for the unlock code.
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Unless you bought Straight Talk's T-Mobile BYOP SIM card, you wouldn't be prompted for an unlock code. Straight Talk's AT&T based SIM cards will work right off the bat, with an AT&T branded phone. When I used the hex editor method to find my unlock code, I used an old T-Mo SIM card that hadn't been active for well over a year, and I was prompted for the code as soon as I booted the phone up.
ApexPredatorBoids said:
Unless you bought Straight Talk's T-Mobile BYOP SIM card, you wouldn't be prompted for an unlock code. Straight Talk's AT&T based SIM cards will work right off the bat, with an AT&T branded phone. When I used the hex editor method to find my unlock code, I used an old T-Mo SIM card that hadn't been active for well over a year, and I was prompted for the code as soon as I booted the phone up.
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It is an at&t compatible sim card, so maybe that is why it didn't prompt, I just thought it was because it wasn't activated.
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Still baffled on this, if anyone knows how to force the unlock request screen, or some other way to unlock the phone, I would be very appreciative. Will donate for proper answer.
Gilligan87 said:
Still baffled on this, if anyone knows how to force the unlock request screen, or some other way to unlock the phone, I would be very appreciative. Will donate for proper answer.
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Go to a T-Mobile store and pick up a prepaid SIM with 10 miniutes of air time. Power down your phone, and insert the SIM card. Power back on your phone, and you should be prompted for an unlock code. Your phone will be permenantly unlocked after entering the code and pressing enter.
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Go to a T-Mobile store and pick up a prepaid SIM with 10 miniutes of air time. Power down your phone, and insert the SIM card. Power back on your phone, and you should be prompted for an unlock code. Your phone will be permenantly unlocked after entering the code and pressing enter.
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Thanks but as I've said I've already tried the standard method.
It seems most likely that its a hardware issue; the phone isn't even reading AT&T Sims, so it might be a lost cause at this point.
Hello everybody!!
I'm from Colombia and I got a Samsung SGH-T769 Galaxy S Blaze 4G from T-Mobile US.
I've rooted the device but it's actually sim locked.
I've prove some "methods" like: looking for /efs/nv_data.bin in Terminal emulator app and in ADB; the Samsung Galaxy S unlock app.......
Those methods didn't function on my SGH-T769
I want, really, to unlock my Samsung, in order to use in Colombia.
Is there a method that really unlocks this phone? (sure, without buying online codes).
Is there a method like flashing "PG58DIAG.nbh" file (like in HTC Sensation 4G) ?????
Please, help me. Thank you very much.
PD: the "/efs/nv_data.bin" file doesn't exists in my phone (neither ADB/Terminal emulator nor Root explorer)
So far I haven't found an app to unlock the device, nor any instructions on how to unlock it, nor any freely available number to get the job done. I have read some people claiming to have successfully unlocked it using a code they pay for from one of the many 'unlock code for cash' sites around but I haven't tried it myself so I can't vouch for whether it's trustworthy or even if it works. Maybe someone else will chime in with some solid information.
The only way you are going to unlock it is by getting a code from the carrier or by someone who has the hardware and software to do it. I pm'd the original poster and offered the service if he so wishes... or if you would like to do it yourself you can purchase what is needed: http://octopusbox.com/eng/features/features
Yup. I got mine unlocked through T-Mobile for free. Just tell them that your going to travel during soon or something and they'll give you a pin in about 15 days. I think he codes vary from each blaze since they ask you what your imei number. Even if your not a T-Mobile customer, I think hey could still help you since it can be used with a prepaid sim card
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overheadsmash50 said:
Yup. I got mine unlocked through T-Mobile for free. Just tell them that your going to travel during soon or something and they'll give you a pin in about 15 days. I think he codes vary from each blaze since they ask you what your imei number. Even if your not a T-Mobile customer, I think hey could still help you since it can be used with a prepaid sim card
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When you called in did they ask you for any customer information? Or did the conversation just go:
"Good afternoon sir, how may I help you"
"Hi I need my phone unlocked"
"Sure thing, what's your IMEI?"
"My IMEI is 1234567"
"Okay we'll call you back in about 15 days with your code"
overheadsmash50 said:
Yup. I got mine unlocked through T-Mobile for free. Just tell them that your going to travel during soon or something and they'll give you a pin in about 15 days. I think he codes vary from each blaze since they ask you what your imei number. Even if your not a T-Mobile customer, I think hey could still help you since it can be used with a prepaid sim card
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Mmmmmm, the problem is that I live in Colombia, and I got the phone through a familiar that lives in EE.UU.
So, I could ask him that call to T-Mobile and ask for a NCK for this phone... or call them myself ¿why not? jajajajajajaj.
Thanks for your answer
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When you called in did they ask you for any customer information? Or did the conversation just go:
"Good afternoon sir, how may I help you"
"Hi I need my phone unlocked"
"Sure thing, what's your IMEI?"
"My IMEI is 1234567"
"Okay we'll call you back in about 15 days with your code"
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Yes... If they ask me ONLY for the IMEI and no prepaid/customer information, I'll satisfied
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Yes... If they ask me ONLY for the IMEI and no prepaid/customer information, I'll satisfied
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I just unlocked mine a few days ago. If you meet the requirements you should be fine, http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
I bought my phone from ebay from a guy in Florida (I'm in NY), I had it on my account for a few months. So I had no reciept or anything, or history of the phone. When I called they asked for my phone number, account passcode, the phones model name and IMEI. Then I gave them my email, and recieved the code via email in about 24hrs. So it was pretty painless and free.
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I just unlocked mine a few days ago. If you meet the requirements you should be fine, http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
I bought my phone from ebay from a guy in Florida (I'm in NY), I had it on my account for a few months. So I had no reciept or anything, or history of the phone. When I called they asked for my phone number, account passcode, the phones model name and IMEI. Then I gave them my email, and recieved the code via email in about 24hrs. So it was pretty painless and free.
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Jejejejejeej excellent... I'll try this, I live in Colombia and I know how to call. Thanks!!!
FWIW I've successfully sim unlocked my T-Mobile Galaxy Blaze at the cost of ERASING THE IMEI! Why would I do such a thing you ask? Well I got a bum deal on a blaze that turned out to be blacklisted:crying: So I had nothing to loose by trying this method that I have used to unlock my T-Mobile GSIII and GSII. The problem with this on the blaze is that it doesn't have the dialer code options required to follow the steps outlined in the thread. So what I did (keep in mind I had nothing to lose) is flash the UVLE1 modem/radio for the t989(gs2) doing this gave me the correct dialer code menu options to unlock the sim and also erasing the IMEI in the process. I have only been able to confirm working calls using a friends att sim who did not have a data plan.I plan on testing that ASAP. Here is a link to the thread in the t989 forum. I will update as soon as I'm able to test data. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
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FWIW I've successfully sim unlocked my T-Mobile Galaxy Blaze at the cost of ERASING THE IMEI! Why would I do such a thing you ask? Well I got a bum deal on a blaze that turned out to be blacklisted:crying: So I had nothing to loose by trying this method that I have used to unlock my T-Mobile GSIII and GSII. The problem with this on the blaze is that it doesn't have the dialer code options required to follow the steps outlined in the thread. So what I did (keep in mind I had nothing to lose) is flash the UVLE1 modem/radio for the t989(gs2) doing this gave me the correct dialer code menu options to unlock the sim and also erasing the IMEI in the process. I have only been able to confirm working calls using a friends att sim who did not have a data plan.I plan on testing that ASAP. Here is a link to the thread in the t989 forum. I will update as soon as I'm able to test data. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G / SGH-T769 / T-Mobile / Stock ROM / Gingerbread]
OK friend, thanks! Let's see ...
I've followed these steps on my SGH-T769
Turn off phone. Insert a SIM from another provider into your phone.
Click "DISMISS" on the Enter Unlock Code screen after the phone starts up.
Wait a minute for the phone to power on and settle down.
Go to dailer screen. press *#197328640#
The screen will change to the hidden menu as soon as you hit the last # key in the dailer
press [1]DEBUG SCREEN
Press [8]PHONE CONTROL
Press [5] SIMULATION
Press [6] NETWORK LOCK
Press [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
Wait exactly 30 seconds
press the menu key on the phone and select back option. This will take you back to NETWORK LOCK screen.
Press [4] NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ
Wait exactly one minute and reboot the phone.
Your phone should be unlocked.
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The problem is that I wasn't able to get the "NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ" option in that menu.
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Now, according to you:
1. I flash the SGH-T989 radio (UVLE3) (through odin, so) making a nandroid backup previously, sure.
2. Follow the previous steps (*#197328640# ...)
Doing this the phone is sim unlocked BUT with imei in zeros, and with the ability of make calls (why? If you hadn't imei!!!!!)
If it's correct let me make you some questions:
1. The imei code is lost/zeros. ¿Is possible to write a new imei with adb? Using command: adb setvar imei OR trying this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881162 with the condition that the nv_data.bin file doesn't exists in this phone (Galaxy Blaze 4G).
2. The imei code is lost/zeros. If you can make calls, the other phone services are running fine? E.g. Wifi, bluetooth, general performance, no reboots, data connection...
Is very important to me that the data plan can function!
3. According to this, ¿is this method permanent? ergo, If I perform a factory reset ¿are lost the changes made previously?
Please, contact me soon, and thank you very much!!!
Is very important to me to unlock this phone soonly!.
Help i cant unlock my phone samsung galaxy s t769 my imei # 359196042982051/07
One thing I've learned about getting it SIM unlocked is that it doesn't persist between ROMs, and the unlock code doesn't work on any non stock-based ROM (CM11, etc)
shalpp said:
One thing I've learned about getting it SIM unlocked is that it doesn't persist between ROMs, and the unlock code doesn't work on any non stock-based ROM (CM11, etc)
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When I've had the Blaze, after unlocking phone I've flashed Cyanogenmod, the SIM unlock persists.
I got a charge from a friend. how can I access it without the verizon sim?
kenhicg said:
I got a charge from a friend. how can I access it without the verizon sim?
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Based on my experience you will have to get your hands on a VZW SIM Card...
if you did a factory data reset (or return to stock) you will need a SIM at least the first time to get through initial device setup/activation... Then you could do the WIFI only the thing.
Easy option: If you have a good VZW 4g LTE SIM just pop it in for a quick minute... once you get through initial activation it is no longer necessary (put it back in your daily driver device)
Or borrow one from your friend for a hot minute.
Also, it doesn't have to be a "live" SIM Card. I use "extra" SIM cards that aren't attached to an active VZW account all the time.
If you have NO 4g VZW SIM, but a VZW account... It gets a bit more involved...
If you need a SIM take it to a VZW store and have them make it your active phone. You can just switch back to your other device via their website later.
If you want to go back to say a 3g device (different SIM card)... from your "my verizon" look for a "Activate or Switch Device" link... it is there expand the options under "device management". then just follow the prompts to activate a device that was never on your account.
Follow instructions, you will need the ESN HEX or MEID DEC from the device you want to activate/re-activate. Getting back to your old SIM card might require some *228 opt 1 magic after the website stuff. This is a one time thing to associate your account to the new SIM card through the ESN/MEID... basically how to switch SIM Cards.
Note: From a good/activated SIM with no vzw website magic... typically *228 gives a SIM Card already activated this device error message.
(if you get stuck, just leave your new 4g SIM card at home and go back to VZW then have them re-activate your old 3g device for you.)
PPS if you don't have a VZW account at all, I have no idea where you are going to get your hands on a sim card... sorry.
thank you for your help.
I haven't got a sim yet but I got temp access by typing *#testmode but on reboot it reverts back.
can I root t from here?
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kenhicg said:
thank you for your help.
I haven't got a sim yet but I got temp access by typing *#testmode but on reboot it reverts back.
can I root t from here?
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Interesting...
Where do you type *#testmode? Did you have to pass that from ADB? (if so, how did you get it in debug mode)
Warning: I've never tried... this.
All, Feel free to critique my logic:
-you can flash root (SuperSU.zip) from CWM.
-If you can get into download mode, ODIN flash custom recovery... uncheck reboot! bull battery, reboot into recovery
-from CWM mount system, install the SU zip & reboot...
-get past initial activation with your trick
-then go to /system/etc and delete or rename "install-recovery.sh" (I always add a ".bak" suffix), shut her down (to make CWM stick around through reboots)
-get back to download mode & repeat the ODIN Flash of CWM, this time you can leave reboot checked.
you might find yourself doing your *#testmode trick every time you reboot...
your trick is interesting though... if you can get into debug mode and poke around with ADB there might be a way to make it think it got through initial setup without SIM card... anything is possible
sorry I'm basically useless, but it never hurts to try... and see what happens!
especially if it is a spare phone
warning: YMMV, I'm an ID10T, if you break it touch cookies, trying anything I suggest could break your phone and ruin your life, etc.
jheide44 said:
Interesting...
Where do you type *#testmode? Did you have to pass that from ADB? (if so, how did you get it in debug mode)
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When you turn it on it allows emergency calls. You type it on the keypad.
And I was able to get into debug mode.
You keep touching the four corners in a clockwise direction to get past initial setup
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kvswim said:
You keep touching the four corners in a clockwise direction to get past initial setup
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is this the pattern?... found it yesterday, but didn't have a chance to try it out...
http://www.lancelhoff.com/how-to-bypass-activation-screen-on-droid-x/
jheide44 said:
is this the pattern?... found it yesterday, but didn't have a chance to try it out...
http://www.lancelhoff.com/how-to-bypass-activation-screen-on-droid-x/
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Thanks I tried it but it didn't work.
I think there might be a way via Google Voice....
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I think there might be a way via Google Voice....
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To get past one time hardware activation SIM card requirement... given return to stock, or data wipe/factory data reset?
I think I know where you were going with it... but it might be how to use phone wifi only after getting through initial hardware activation.
OP is looking for permanent work around to avoid having to type *#testmode at each reboot.
If your rooted,I wonder if changing this would help..
Notice where it says
ro.setupwizard.mode=ENABLED
I wonder if you changed it to disabled..
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Dwitherell may know. His kid uses his old phone as a WiFi only phone.
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dSlice said:
Dwitherell may know. His kid uses his old phone as a WiFi only phone.
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He probably activated on his account and removed the SIM. You can't use the phone if you don't activate it with a SIM.
JihadSquad said:
He probably activated on his account and removed the SIM. You can't use the phone if you don't activate it with a SIM.
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I don't have vzw anymore, nor have I for almost a year now. The issue stems from the setupwizard forcing things. There are two in there - in Tweaked I removed one and the one left allows you to skip all the activation stuff. I just sign in w/ a google account (not necessary, but made one for ease of grabbing games from playstore) and I'm all set. I had to use it as a wifi phone for a bit around XMas, but it was really more of a gtalk phone. It's a great little wifi toy for my son though
EDIT: And this was all without a sim in - and is in part why the hide-no-sim icon option came about in tsmparts lol
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I don't have vzw anymore, nor have I for almost a year now. The issue stems from the setupwizard forcing things. There are two in there - in Tweaked I removed one and the one left allows you to skip all the activation stuff. I just sign in w/ a google account (not necessary, but made one for ease of grabbing games from playstore) and I'm all set. I had to use it as a wifi phone for a bit around XMas, but it was really more of a gtalk phone. It's a great little wifi toy for my son though
EDIT: And this was all without a sim in - and is in part why the hide-no-sim icon option came about in tsmparts lol
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right - I took the SIM card out and my son uses this phone has his device. I just set it to airplane mode first, then turn on wifi. everything works fine with minimal battery drain.
This might be something to look at. Turns off the radios without airplane mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16615634
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What happens if you pop the SIM from a working device, say the charge I'm on, to an unactivated device, such as a charge I got from a friend?
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kvswim said:
What happens if you pop the SIM from a working device, say the charge I'm on, to an unactivated device, such as a charge I got from a friend?
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There are a few possibilities:
1) Local cats in your area will team up and form a coalition against squirrels - just in general, after all they are a member of the rodent family. The streets will soon fill with the screechy fur-bath of cat-on-squirrel violence. It will make local news, but it won't go much further than that. You also may get a rash.
2) The unactivated device will work, and essentially act as if it was your phone.
3) Something completely different.
That's all I got.
dwitherell said:
There are a few possibilities:
1) Local cats in your area will team up and form a coalition against squirrels - just in general, after all they are a member of the rodent family. The streets will soon fill with the screechy fur-bath of cat-on-squirrel violence. It will make local news, but it won't go much further than that. You also may get a rash.
2) The unactivated device will work, and essentially act as if it was your phone.
3) Something completely different.
That's all I got.
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jheide44 said:
Based on my experience you will have to get your hands on a VZW SIM Card...
if you did a factory data reset (or return to stock) you will need a SIM at least the first time to get through initial device setup/activation... Then you could do the WIFI only the thing.
Easy option: If you have a good VZW 4g LTE SIM just pop it in for a quick minute... once you get through initial activation it is no longer necessary (put it back in your daily driver device)
Or borrow one from your friend for a hot minute.
Also, it doesn't have to be a "live" SIM Card. I use "extra" SIM cards that aren't attached to an active VZW account all the time.
If you have NO 4g VZW SIM, but a VZW account... It gets a bit more involved...
If you need a SIM take it to a VZW store and have them make it your active phone. You can just switch back to your other device via their website later.
If you want to go back to say a 3g device (different SIM card)... from your "my verizon" look for a "Activate or Switch Device" link... it is there expand the options under "device management". then just follow the prompts to activate a device that was never on your account.
Follow instructions, you will need the ESN HEX or MEID DEC from the device you want to activate/re-activate. Getting back to your old SIM card might require some *228 opt 1 magic after the website stuff. This is a one time thing to associate your account to the new SIM card through the ESN/MEID... basically how to switch SIM Cards.
Note: From a good/activated SIM with no vzw website magic... typically *228 gives a SIM Card already activated this device error message.
(if you get stuck, just leave your new 4g SIM card at home and go back to VZW then have them re-activate your old 3g device for you.)
PPS if you don't have a VZW account at all, I have no idea where you are going to get your hands on a sim card... sorry.
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So i have a charge for my wife ( upgrading her from an lg ally,,, i have a Samsung fascinate),, we are both on PagePlus (Verizon mvno)
I have a blank 4g sim card and i have the charge on fp8 and nitro's elementalX ROM,,
Problem is when i did the esn change from old phone to the new charge (both powered off during the process) once i booted phone, it wouldn't compete the *22899 activation process or make any other calls.
Any ideas?
Think maybe i need to do this on stk Verizon ROM 1st?
Or
If i borrow a buddy's active 4g sim would that let me complete the *22899 with my phone #? Then give it back to him and use my blank sim?