So I want to unlock my phone and i'm wondering the best way to do this.
I have seen those unlocking sites, and wondering if that's the way to go.
Is there a way to do it myself for free? If so that would be the best any ways if you know of any threads explaining how to do so
Thanks in advance.
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Call T-Mobile and they will give you 1 for free, to hell with paying for it!
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haha perfect that's definitely the best way. Who do I talk to an what do I need to say?
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Tell them you are traveling over seas for business.
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I locked mine with a code I bought from eBay. No annoying TMO reps to deal with and if you are not a TMO customer best way to go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320761691589
So I bought a phone from a friend and I was wondering now that it's activated, is it truly mine? I ask because he bought it using his account an upgrade under his name. How can I make it truly mine, if that makes sense. That way if I need support from Verizon, I can take the phone in.
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Yes if your account your phone e
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Okay thanks. Can he report any issues with that phone then? Cause he wants it back an I already paid and traded another item. Can he do anything like reporting it stolen?
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No,other that's making false claims aka fraud
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/25/unlocking_change/
If I pay for something its mine..apparently not here in the US after tonight
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I don't see how this will work if you actually buy a phone full price and not on a contract. Because like you stated, if you buy something it's yours.
Interesting
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I would understand if the device was leased..but last I checked cell companies don't do that.
If you are paying anywhere between 200 and 600 bucks fit something they will never see again and plan to switch providers but now can't afford a handset then it's bs.
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wow in the UK we went the opposite way a couple years back. We totally got rid of the power to lock down devices! It just makes no sense to lock them
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/25/unlocking_change/
If I pay for something its mine..apparently not here in the US after tonight
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I was about to post that, lol
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Guys, please take a moment to sign this https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/make-unlocking-cell-phones-legal/1g9KhZG7
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To be clear though the law does not outlaw unlocking the phone.
You are still legally able to unlock the device but you need to have the code from the manufacturer or carrier.
It makes it illegal to hack the phone to sim unlock like what is done with the iPhone.
If buy it on contract I can understand it, sort of...
If you buy it retail its not locked in the first place, at least not here. Hell, I dont think even contract phones are locked lol (my blade wasnt).
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So I'm fed up with the way I'm being treated by vzw so im looking to switch carriers possibly att... Wondering what would b the best phone to jump into.. I currently have an sg3 was thinking abt tht sg4 but I'm not sure.. What do u guys think??..
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Well you have the GS4 the One and the LG Optimus G Pro to choose from. As far as the latest phones anyways....
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Why not the nexus 4 and you don't have to worry about a contact and this way you can try att or T-Mobile and see what works best for you.
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bumsock said:
Well you have the GS4 the One and the LG Optimus G Pro to choose from. As far as the latest phones anyways....
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I thought abt the sg4 and the HTC one but I haven't heard much abt the one and so far I like samsung.. Won't mess with an lg tho..
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Why not the nexus 4 and you don't have to worry about a contact and this way you can try att or T-Mobile and see what works best for you.
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Does att sale tht phone cuz I haven't seen it on their web site??..
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KINGDROID25 said:
I thought abt the sg4 and the HTC one but I haven't heard much abt the one and so far I like samsung.. Won't mess with an lg tho..
Does att sale tht phone cuz I haven't seen it on their web site??..
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No att does not sell the nexus 4 but you can buy it unlocked from Google play store and you can use it on any gsm carrier.
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So if you guys want a new phone and have T-Mobile PHP you can do a warranty exchange for a Nexus 4.
Just ordered one for my gf, $5 for a Nexus 4 is a great deal, so if I were you guys I wouldn't pass it up.
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So if you guys want a new phone and have T-Mobile PHP you can do a warranty exchange for a Nexus 4.
Just ordered one for my gf, $5 for a Nexus 4 is a great deal, so if I were you guys I wouldn't pass it up.
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How'd you do that
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How'd you do that
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Well I work there lol, so when picking the exchange device you can choose either a one s or nexus 4. You can call T-Mobile and tell them you want to do a warranty exchange and ask if you can have the nexus 4 as the exchange option.
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So just ask if there's something else available to swap?
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So just ask if there's something else available to swap?
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Didn't have to ask. They offered.
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Didn't have to ask. They offered.
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mike102871 said:
So just ask if there's something else available to swap?
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Confused... Talking to yourself? Lol
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k1llacanon said:
Confused... Talking to yourself? Lol
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Hahaha I know, what is this going on hurr. I'm calling a scam here.
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Gallaphanx said:
Hahaha I know, what is this going on hurr. I'm calling a scam here.
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Do you know what a scam is?
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Dude u got busted! Lol don't know why ur so sad to actually do this
I actually havea one s with a messed up usb. So scam ? Not sure how.
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And why would they let you chose between a one s and nexus 4? Its not like these phones are comparable, they would be stupid to offer such a deal.
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Oxious119 said:
And why would they let you chose between a one s and nexus 4? Its not like these phones are comparable, they would be stupid to offer such a deal.
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No idea why. But they just sent me a bnib nexus. Not a refurb
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No idea why. But they just sent me a bnib nexus. Not a refurb
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No no guys forget that... Please tell us how you managed to talk to yourself =D
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k1llacanon said:
No no guys forget that... Please tell us how you managed to talk to yourself =D
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While I agree this is HILARIOUS and I'm also quite confused as to how he did that, I'm here to confirm that you absolutely can get a Nexus 4 in exchange for your One S. It's only a $5 replacement fee and its all yours. Just have to say you have some sort of problem with your phone. I'll have mine on Monday. I love my One S but its time to say goodbye.
Do you do it in store, online or over the phone?
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antny said:
While I agree this is HILARIOUS and I'm also quite confused as to how he did that, I'm here to confirm that you absolutely can get a Nexus 4 in exchange for your One S. It's only a $5 replacement fee and its all yours. Just have to say you have some sort of problem with your phone. I'll have mine on Monday. I love my One S but its time to say goodbye.
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exactly how did you go about doing this? what "problem" did you say you had with your phone? also was this in store, phone, or online? I want to do this, but I don't know how I would bring it up.
I don't believe this one bit.. I bet the other dude confirming knows this guy or it's his 3rd account... It doesn't explain why he was talking to himself I call it bs think a mod should close it
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Whether or not this is made up, doesn't anyone think this is unethical to cheat warranty when there is nothing wrong with the phone?
I work in an automotive garage and I can tell you a little honesty goes a long ways.
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350Rocket said:
Whether or not this is made up, doesn't anyone think this is unethical to cheat warranty when there is nothing wrong with the phone?
I work in an automotive garage and I can tell you a little honesty goes a long ways.
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they don't care what phone you have. they want happy customers that keep paying that monthly bill.
So they don't mind buying you a new phone whenever you feel like it, and only as long as you lie to them about it lol.
Right.
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