hello
i googled a lot about this but never found anything..
i bought a D2G that i can't unlock , so started looking over the internet and thinking about ways to unlock it.. then i had the idea:
is it possible to change the imei# of my D2G to another imei# that was successfully unlocked before, and then use the unlock code, that was used to unlock the other D2G, to unlock my D2G (after changing the imei#) and then change my D2G's imei# back to the original ?
i guess this should work if the unlock code is not related to anything else but the imei# ..
any ideas ?
IMEI alteration discussions are not welcome on these forums.
In some countries, this is a criminal offence, too.
i didn't know that, but the idea here is to change it for a minute to unlock the cellphone and then change it back to the original, and not staying with the fake imei.. so i guess it shouldn't be a big deal ..
Once you change it back, the SIM lock is re-enabled.
Gasai Yuno said:
Once you change it back, the SIM lock is re-enabled.
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How do you know that?
People already did that.
Is this the "Chinese way" of unlocking?
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Yeah, pretty much.
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Hi guys,
So I bought new droid 2 global from the US, unfortunately the sim unlock codes I found do not work.
Do you think if I loaded a non-stock ROM would solve my problem? for example Fission 2.4.3? or I'm stuck with a $400 brick?
Just to mention, I'm trying to use the phone with a Telstra (Australian) Sim card.
Thanks a lot.
Bob
Hmmmm it looks like the sim lock and ROMs are irrelevant. I thought the lock codes are kept in the ROM itself...
Any ideas?
I have suggested on many ocasions trying a universal sim unlock on the D2G. These worked fine on many phones, including Milestone (1), I won't be surprised if it works fine on D2G. At least it is cheap to try - they go 5 bucks shipped on ebay.
Give it a go - worst case you are $5 in more than you are currently in. Best case - you get a working phone!
leobg said:
I have suggested on many ocasions trying a universal sim unlock on the D2G. These worked fine on many phones, including Milestone (1), I won't be surprised if it works fine on D2G. At least it is cheap to try - they go 5 bucks shipped on ebay.
Give it a go - worst case you are $5 in more than you are currently in. Best case - you get a working phone!
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Thanks for the suggestion I will give it try, never used these Univirsal sim unlocks before.
Cheers.
Bob
crawling said:
Thanks for the suggestion I will give it try, never used these Univirsal sim unlocks before.
Cheers.
Bob
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Kindly let us know if it works for you.
What about a turbo sim??
Maybe that would work.
MGA2009 said:
What about a turbo sim??
Maybe that would work.
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The unlock code is tied to IMEI code. It doesnt matter what rom you have installed. If a company does not ask you for the IMEI then it is not a real unlock code.
MGA2009 said:
What about a turbo sim??
Maybe that would work.
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Yes, that's just another name for the same thing.
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swangotp said:
The unlock code is tied to IMEI code. It doesnt matter what rom you have installed. If a company does not ask you for the IMEI then it is not a real unlock code.
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Sim unlock module is not a rom but a hardware device. So called universal unlock sims or turbo sims are actually an addon which you add to your existing sim (stick underneath the sim card) and it acts up as a "proxy" which makes the phone to believe its got an "engineering" sim thus bypassing network restriction. Works on a vast amount of phones. I have personally tried on Motorola Milestone (droid 1 gsm) and it worked fine. I could have tried on the D2G, but unlocked it beforehand and now can't verify. I have high confidence it might work just fine on the D2g!
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You could try Verizon Global customer support. Although I was in the first month of service when they gave me mine it's worth a shot.
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swangotp said:
The unlock code is tied to IMEI code. It doesnt matter what rom you have installed. If a company does not ask you for the IMEI then it is not a real unlock code.
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Yeah I understand, but for example, on my Captivate, the unlocks codes are stored on the phone somehow
Anyway, I'm still waiting for the Sim unlock hting to be delivered, I will let you know the outcome. Would this "Sim unlock" affect 3G or Data capability? some people say it will only allow phone calls....
NICE.......
crawling said:
Yeah I understand, but for example, on my Captivate, the unlocks codes are stored on the phone somehow
Anyway, I'm still waiting for the Sim unlock hting to be delivered, I will let you know the outcome. Would this "Sim unlock" affect 3G or Data capability? some people say it will only allow phone calls....
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Let US know if it works!!! I was thinking about to get the turbo sim but could wait so i ordered the code from ebay.
No luck
No, The universal sim unlock didn't work... it still prompts for an unlock code... I'm not even sure that this universal sim unlock thing is working... it looks dodgy
i actually one from ebay but it failed
refunded and try other service but they oso gv the same code
so it is verizon locked
rebel simcard 2
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No, The universal sim unlock didn't work... it still prompts for an unlock code... I'm not even sure that this universal sim unlock thing is working... it looks dodgy
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rebelsimcard.com
they update firmwares to their turbo sims.
I got in an argument with Orange about the charges they applied to my account and it resulted in them blocking my phone. Well, i assume its blocked as it just says no service 24/7
If i unlock the mobile and use a O2 sim will it work?
Also, what will 'flashing' the ROM do, what other options are available?
Thanks for your help guys
Desimlock ?
If yes wait 3 months after yu buy it, next Orange desimlock it for free
Ifit's unlock/jailbreak, wait chevronwp7 labs...
Julian-SG said:
Desimlock ?
If yes wait 3 months after yu buy it, next Orange desimlock it for free
Ifit's unlock/jailbreak, wait chevronwp7 labs...
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Hi, sorry i don't understand what you mean?
Fabolous12 said:
Hi, sorry i don't understand what you mean?
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Most likely, they have your IMEI number blocked. If that is the case, then I'm afraid you are SOL, as no amount of software modding, ROM flashing, SIM unlocking, or security releasing you could do will change the IMEI number of your device. If that happened to me, I would change carriers.
cajunflavoredbob said:
Most likely, they have your IMEI number blocked. If that is the case, then I'm afraid you are SOL, as no amount of software modding, ROM flashing, SIM unlocking, or security releasing you could do will change the IMEI number of your device. If that happened to me, I would change carriers.
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
Dam, i can't change carriers can i? Because you said they have most likely blocked my IMEI completely. I have read up IMEI changing and i realise that it is bordering on illegal but is there anyway this can be done?
If not, my phone is basically useless so should be binned?
Fabolous12 said:
Hi, thanks for your reply.
Dam, i can't change carriers can i? Because you said they have most likely blocked my IMEI completely. I have read up IMEI changing and i realise that it is bordering on illegal but is there anyway this can be done?
If not, my phone is basically useless so should be binned?
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Changing the IMEI of your device is generally regarded as illegal and is not allowed to be discussed on XDA. Your other, legal, option is to change carriers.
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Changing the IMEI of your device is generally regarded as illegal and is not allowed to be discussed on XDA. Your other, legal, option is to change carriers.
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Okay, so change carriers - will unlocking the orange locked phone enable me to do this?
Thanks
Fabolous12 said:
Okay, so change carriers - will unlocking the orange locked phone enable me to do this?
Thanks
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I couldn't tell you how to do so, since I'm not a WP7 user, but yes. When you SIM unlock a device, you can then take it to any carrier and pop their SIM in to use it. I'm also not saying that it's impossible to change the IMEI number, but you just can't discuss it here on this site.
So, like many of you guys, i bought an D2G from ebay this morning. My phone has not arrived yet but i assume its prob locked by verizon. i took the initiation of seeking how to unlock it, and i landed here. After searching tons of thread with the same topic? i will summarize the major two methods of unlocking the device, so later on, people like me with the same problem doesn't have to. (please correct me if i am wrong)
1. unlock code from VZ or vendor (unlock shack seems to provide refunds, so one might wanna give it a try.)
2. turbo sim (i used it for iphone4 and it works, but i cant say the same with d2g.)
couple members mentions some dude in china works out a method but you will have to send the phone in. it just happens to be that i speaks chinese, so i went over to the china great firewall in attempt to search for an answer. Apparently the method is no secret. The chinese said that this unlocking method is done through software and worked the same as the unlock code by verizon. The only difference is after the unlock process, the IMEI of your phone will turn into a 16 digits number starting with 0000. I got class in a lil bit, so this is my search so far. i will keep you all updated with my process. if i find a solution. i will make a tut for yall.
IMO changing the imei number isn't a solution at all. Thanks for info.
Changing imei isn't the solution but rather the outcome of the software unlock, but many said the unlock code doesn't work. I would assume many would prefer a better solution which promise certainty, especially when it's a paid service.
Why bother with esothic methods when you can unlock the phone with an online service and 10$ ?
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Why bother with esothic methods when you can unlock the phone with an online service and 10$ ?
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Unfortunately - not always. Some are "tough nuts" and only Verizon can unlock them. And probably those Chinese guys..
IMEI must be 15 digit though, not 16. I only see problem if they use same IMEI for everyone. Two phones with one IMEI on one network is a call for trouble..
For the record - chaning IMEI number of a GSM phone is illegal in most countries.
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Unfortunately - not always. Some are "tough nuts" and only Verizon can unlock them. And probably those Chinese guys..
IMEI must be 15 digit though, not 16. I only see problem if they use same IMEI for everyone. Two phones with one IMEI on one network is a call for trouble..
For the record - chaning IMEI number of a GSM phone is illegal in most countries.
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Apparently, the method switch the original imei 35xxxxxxxxxxxxx of d2g to 0000xxxxxxxxxxx but digits after 0000 are not identical, from there they can calculate the pin code and is available for free. And as i read more, the chinese change esn for the cdma to work. Even thou changing imei or esn is illegal, i doubt they really regulate such act lol. And chill out on the negativity, a thriving forum are great only if their member share their knowledge and benefit us all. My last phone was Nokia n900, and the phone are still popular today due to the community's contributions:
No negativity here. I will be glad if all those having problems unlocking their phone finally find a way to sort their unlock issue.
Discussions about modifying IMEI/ESN is not allowed here on XDA (as well as most other similar forums) hence I expressed this concern.
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Unfortunately - not always.
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I know.
But I still think that any alternative method should be taken in account only if you are one of those unlucky owners, not when the phone is still on its way...
I have a Photon Q 4G LTE from sprint. I lost my job and cant pay the bill. I'm sure sprint has locked the esn. I have seen you can flash my phone to cricket, But I read this on motorola's site.
DOES UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER MEAN I CAN USE MY DEVICE WITH ANY WIRELESS OPERATOR?
No, this does not disable a carrier subsidy lock if one exists. Some subscriptions are tied to a specific wireless operator and the phone cannot be used on another operator's network. A "locked bootloader" and "carrier subsidy lock" are thus two entirely different topics. Do not unlock the bootloader if you are want to to disable the carrier subsidy lock.
If I unlock the bootloader does that mean I will not be able to flash to cricket.
Also with a locked esn from sprint will I even be able to flash my phone over to cricket.
Sorry for the NooB questions here. I am new to cell phone modification but everyone has to start somewhere. :cyclops:
Gxkon said:
I have a Photon Q 4G LTE from sprint. I lost my job and cant pay the bill. I'm sure sprint has locked the esn. I have seen you can flash my phone to cricket, But I read this on motorola's site.
DOES UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER MEAN I CAN USE MY DEVICE WITH ANY WIRELESS OPERATOR?
No, this does not disable a carrier subsidy lock if one exists. Some subscriptions are tied to a specific wireless operator and the phone cannot be used on another operator's network. A "locked bootloader" and "carrier subsidy lock" are thus two entirely different topics. Do not unlock the bootloader if you are want to to disable the carrier subsidy lock.
If I unlock the bootloader does that mean I will not be able to flash to cricket.
Also with a locked esn from sprint will I even be able to flash my phone over to cricket.
Sorry for the NooB questions here. I am new to cell phone modification but everyone has to start somewhere. :cyclops:
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Unlocking the boatloader doesn't mean much. If you unlock it, nothing "bad" or "negative" happens. The reason for the statement of Motorola's site is so people don't unlock the bootloader thinking it will carrier unlock them.
As for actually flashing the phone to Cricket, I'm almost positive it can be done, but I can't answer that. What I CAN do however, is point you to this awesome forum that has to do with cricket phones and non-cricket phones that either have been flashed to cricket or are being worked on a working flash to cricket:
http://www.cricketusers.com/forum.php
Think of it as a Cricket-Flasher's XDA.
Sweet thanx for the info. Im still confused though if i unlock the bootloader and root it would i still be able to flash to another carrier
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Sweet thanx for the info. Im still confused though if i unlock the bootloader and root it would i still be able to flash to another carrier
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Figure out what Cricket needs in the way of OS and get them to activate the ESN. Obviously they need to make themselves the APN
Do yall think a flash to cricket from sprint is still possible with the new law. I would flash myself and then take the phone to cricket.
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Do yall think a flash to cricket from sprint is still possible with the new law. I would flash myself and then take the phone to cricket.
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Well, this has always been one of those questionable things. I don't think it's technically illegal, so long as you aren't swapping the ESN or something like that.
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Well, this has always been one of those questionable things. I don't think it's technically illegal, so long as you aren't swapping the ESN or something like that.
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The dcma thing said you cant unlock cellphones anymore but you can tablets. Its crazy if you ask me but big companies cried to much about people unlocking phones before the contract is up.
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The dcma thing said you cant unlock cellphones anymore but you can tablets. Its crazy if you ask me but big companies cried to much about people unlocking phones before the contract is up.
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Yea, it said "legacy" phones were exempt. So technically our phone should be exempt... it was made before that law went into place.
Either way, just don't turn it into a business and you should be fine. It's your device, and you're not doing it over & over for profit.
Note - I am not replacement for legal counsel. I do not and cannot advise on the legality of anything.
Nice. i lost my job and couldnt pay my bill do you think sprint would give me the unlock code? Whats the diffrence between legacy phone and regular phones
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Nice. i lost my job and couldnt pay my bill do you think sprint would give me the unlock code? Whats the diffrence between legacy phone and regular phones
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Based on the legalese I read, it would be any phone sold after the law went into place, which was Jan. 1 2013 I think?
As for Sprint giving you the code, if your account is not in good standing I doubt it.
Note - I am also not a Sprint employee, lol.
Sweet thanx for the info
hi, newb here, having trouble unlocking my att skyrocket. i have followed the instructions to what i think is the "t" as they are very simple, but no luck. the only way i ever see "perso init is successful" is if after going back to network lock for one minute i go back again and hit #4 networck lock again "perso_nv_init is successful" comes up, but still locked. my model is a att samsung sgh-i727. android 4.0.3 baseband i727ucld2. kernel ver. 3.0.8-perf-i727ucld2-cl363164 [email protected] #1. build # iml74k.ucld2. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
I'd just buy an unlock code. If you try the free unlock too many times it'll permanently not allow you to unlock even if you buy a code. The unlock codes are not that expensive.
Ps, you can probably get the code for free from your carrier. This phone has been out for a long time.
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I'd just buy an unlock code. If you try the free unlock too many times it'll permanently not allow you to unlock even if you buy a code. The unlock codes are not that expensive.
Ps, you can probably get the code for free from your carrier. This phone has been out for a long time.
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i would but i got the phone at a yard sale
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i would but i got the phone at a yard sale
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You can buy a code online. All you need is your imei number. Just Google phone unlock codes
try a sim from another carrier to see if its unlocked
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try a sim from another carrier to see if its unlocked
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i did the whole process with my TMO sim installed, should that matter? also is what the guy said about trying to unlock my phone too many times will not allow it to be locked?
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i did the whole process with my TMO sim installed, should that matter? also is what the guy said about trying to unlock my phone too many times will not allow it to be locked?
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It is very true! If you attempt to unlock too many times then it will permanently be locked unless you send it in for JTAG reprogramming or to Samsung and pay the repair charge, but this is if you tried to unlock via just entering random codes.
In order to get to where you need to enter the code, you have to insert a SIM that is not with the carrier it is locked to, it will then prompt you for the code to unlock.
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It is very true! If you attempt to unlock too many times then it will permanently be locked unless you send it in for JTAG reprogramming or to Samsung and pay the repair charge, but this is if you tried to unlock via just entering random codes.
In order to get to where you need to enter the code, you have to insert a SIM that is not with the carrier it is locked to, it will then prompt you for the code to unlock.
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i have never seen or been asked for a sim code, when my tmo sim is in i get "mm6 error" or "not registered to network". if i type in something like *#7465#(i know thats not the # i just cant remember it right now)to get lock info, it all comes back as off. can mm6 error be for something else?
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When I unlocked mine, you are supposed to put in a different SIM when you unlock your phone. Not the same one you use daily. Probably why it isn't working right...
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When I unlocked mine, you are supposed to put in a different SIM when you unlock your phone. Not the same one you use daily. Probably why it isn't working right...
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onealvideo said:
When I unlocked mine, you are supposed to put in a different SIM when you unlock your phone. Not the same one you use daily. Probably why it isn't working right...
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Waht? Sounds like superstition tbh.
I had my daily sim when I unlocked mine at cellunlocker.net/samsung-unlock.php and all went fine.
OP: Try another sim.