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I posted this on the Imagio thread and after a day i still get any reply's. So i hope that ill get some info about it. I researched about unlocking the Verizon imagio and it'll require me giving the IMEI number from to a certain website and they'll encrypt it. so when i do recieve the IMEI number what is the procedure to unlock the phone? and if its safe? And what website do you guys prefer to use for unlocking this phone?
Thanks
cdma (verizon/ sprint) devices dont have sim slots therefore they can not be unlocked.
Yes they do. You can unlock it for use with a GSM carrier. BUT, you cannot use a GSM device on CDMA carriers.
so i cant use it?? for a AT&T sim?
bluerjb said:
so i cant use it?? for a AT&T sim?
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I mean "so i cant use this HTC Imagio From Verizon Even i get it unlocked and then put a AT&T sim in it?
Yes, you can use it on AT&T, T-Mobile, Rodgers, Telus, etc. Any GSM network, as long as it's unlocked, but you will not get 3G coverage.
PurpleLlamaLover said:
Yes, you can use it on AT&T, T-Mobile, Rodgers, Telus, etc. Any GSM network, as long as it's unlocked, but you will not get 3G coverage.
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would I still be able to call and text? because im not going to have data plan with it anyway..
ohh and wat website do you prefer is the safest to use?
bluerjb said:
I posted this on the Imagio thread and after a day i still get any reply's. So i hope that ill get some info about it. I researched about unlocking the Verizon imagio and it'll require me giving the IMEI number from to a certain website and they'll encrypt it. so when i do recieve the IMEI number what is the procedure to unlock the phone? and if its safe? And what website do you guys prefer to use for unlocking this phone?
Thanks
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Need to do a little searching first before posting redundant material
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=595193
Wow, same phone and everything lol. Yes you can do everything you would normally on it, just data wouldn't be as fast but not really slow. Just middle range.
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I checked the back of the phone and all i saw was 14 digits for the imei code..
i know i need 15 in order to unlock the phone.
i dialed the *#06# number and its the same thing...
so why am i only given 14 digits instead of 15?
Thanks
Bump I'm really looking forward to getting this answered
Isn't there a way to see if a phone is locked or blocked?
Kakiller93 said:
Isn't there a way to see if a phone is locked or blocked?
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Call the service provider you are wanting to use it with and ask them.
DarrellRaines said:
Call the service provider you are wanting to use it with and ask them.
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Another way?
No. Why not just call the carrier?
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Isn't there a way to see if a phone is locked or blocked?
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Put a SIM card in and see what happens? It'll request either an unlock code, or not let you do anything if it's locked/blocked.
Phoning an operator would also work.
Yea, if it's locked, a foreign SIM won't work. But it can be unlocked. If it's blocked, it just won't connect to any network, no matter what SIM you put in.
The difference is this: Locked means it needs a unlock code to allow other networks. This was done by carriers as a means to keep cell phones on their networks.
Blocked means it's been reported stolen or lost and won't connect to anything without changing the IMEI (which is in most cases illegal to do for the purpose of unblocking)
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Yea, if it's locked, a foreign SIM won't work. But it can be unlocked. If it's blocked, it just won't connect to any network, no matter what SIM you put in.
The difference is this: Locked means it needs a unlock code to allow other networks. This was done by carriers as a means to keep cell phones on their networks.
Blocked means it's been reported stolen or lost and won't connect to anything without changing the IMEI (which is in most cases illegal to do for the purpose of unblocking)
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Which is why I suggested he call the service provider. If he means blocked the way I took it, then the carrier could provide him with the answer and if it was stolen (not saying the op stole it but could have it) he could assist in the returning of missing property.
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Probably blocked...
DarrellRaines said:
Which is why I suggested he call the service provider. If he means blocked the way I took it, then the carrier could provide him with the answer and if it was stolen (not saying the op stole it but could have it) he could assist in the returning of missing property.
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I dont think its loked cuz I could use the phone first (with both of my sim cards), and after 2 weeks i couldnt call after I made a restore, it was exactly after the restore it went like that. But I have 2 simcards different operators, with one of the i get connection, but cant call, but once i could message with it with the other sim I dont even get connection. I've search around and its probably blocked the guy i bought it from has tricked me *********!!!! But I dont understand, I got it with a cardboard and everything.......
MOD EDIT - Language removed.
Talk to the carrier and see if he reported it before cussing him. It might not be his fault.
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For some reason I can't get any service with AT&T but it picks up service with T-Mobile.
I have it rooted, unlocked with the Ace Hack Kit and running ICS AOSP.
Any ideas?
Edit: I've tried flashing different radios still no luck.
Are you using an ATT SIM? Can you get ATT in your area with a different phone?
I tried three different ATT sim cards and yes there is ATT service in my area.
Your APN settings are probably wrong. Give this thread a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042553&highlight=apn+settings
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Your APN settings are probably wrong. Give this thread a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042553&highlight=apn+settings
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Thanks but it didn't work.
I'm going to cover the obvious. Your putting the sim cover back on right? Its needed for the antenna
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I'm going to cover the obvious. Your putting the sim cover back on right? Its needed for the antenna
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Yea I do and a reboot. No luck but T-Mobile for some reason works fine.
I also get an error when searching for networks in the settings.
"error while searching for networks"
This is so confusing.
You don't need a correct APN for phone signal. So that shouldn't matter. Could this phone be possibly stolen or involved in an ATT account that was terminated early? Maybe ATT has it blocked from the network?
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You don't need a correct APN for phone signal. So that shouldn't matter. Could this phone be possibly stolen or involved in an ATT account that was terminated early? Maybe ATT has it blocked from the network?
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I was gonna say this, my friend picked up a rooted phone a month ago. Had the same issue as the OP so we called AT&T and sure enough the IMEI # or something like that was reported stolen and had service terminated. They went on to tell him he's S.O.L.
MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
I was gonna say this, my friend picked up a rooted phone a month ago. Had the same issue as the OP so we called AT&T and sure enough the IMEI # or something like that was reported stolen and had service terminated. They went on to tell him he's S.O.L.
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This is a really interesting post. This is the first case I ever heard of where AT&T blacklisted a stolen device. I hope it is true. Typically, they just terminate service by deactivating the sim card and don't worry about the device.
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You don't need a correct APN for phone signal. So that shouldn't matter. Could this phone be possibly stolen or involved in an ATT account that was terminated early? Maybe ATT has it blocked from the network?
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I did buy this off of a stranger. I have never heard of ATT doing this though.
I found one thread on the net from a nexus owner and he said it was a mobo issue.
sh4rex said:
I found one thread on the net from a nexus owner and he said it was a mobo issue.
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thats like using google to diagnose your car. apples and oranges. your next step should be to contact ATT and find out if that imei number is listed as blocked from the network before taking wild stabs in the dark from reading forums about phones different than yours.
not to knock you for searching though, it is appreciated
Did a little searching and it seems ATT does not blacklist IMEI codes. Just sim cards. Go figure.
I find it difficult to believe it is a motherboard issue. If it picks up a T-mobile phone signal there is no reason why it should not pick up an ATT phone signal if the sim card is good and there is service in the area.
I gave up and sold it to someone using tmobile
since it was rooted, ATT is still able to block the cellphone? I thought they might lose the connection with this device... Sounds interesting
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This is a really interesting post. This is the first case I ever heard of where AT&T blacklisted a stolen device. I hope it is true. Typically, they just terminate service by deactivating the sim card and don't worry about the device.
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Since fernandezhjr the police of interesting posts wanted to poke some holes in my story...I asked said friend for a little more detail, turns out the phone in question was sold with the simcard in which she tried to use. Shady seller I guess sold the phone and cancelled the simcard on the phone, not sure if the phone was stolen or was actually the sellers phone but regardless that's neither here nor there. Once removing the simcard she was able to use the phone with her simcard.
edit: phone was never rooted. not sure if that matters to anyone.
MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
Since fernandezhjr the police of interesting posts wanted to poke some holes in my story...I asked said friend for a little more detail, turns out the phone in question was sold with the simcard in which she tried to use. Shady seller I guess sold the phone and cancelled the simcard on the phone, not sure if the phone was stolen or was actually the sellers phone but regardless that's neither here nor there. Once removing the simcard she was able to use the phone with her simcard.
edit: phone was never rooted. not sure if that matters to anyone.
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Heh heh. Like I said before, no poking, just spotting. I don't think anyone would like misinformation being posted, even if it isn't intentional. And when it comes from a more informed member like yourself that likes to be helpful to others, it is more likely to be accepted and/or acted upon. I also only question you when I've had conflicting experiences or seen reliable sources that conflict. The non blacklisting of devices is one that has been discussed here before and typically pops up in many other forums.
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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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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.
Greetings.
It seems I'm facing a weird problem here.
To begin with, I live in Europe and I've just bought a Verizon M8.
After boot, a pop up reads that this sim card is not from Verizon.
Although, my sim card CAN receive calls and messages (there is also the app from my carrier services) I cannot make any calls.
What happens is that when I'm trying to dial a number, +1 appears in front of the phone number and call is dropped.
+1 is the phone code for the US.
Well, I don't want this.
I thought every single Verizon 4G phone was carrier unlocked out-of-the-box.
To be honest, I know it, because there is some kind of legislation forcing Verizon to sell their 4G phones unlocked.
Could anyone please help me?
What should I do?
Flash another firmware? And which one?
It should be. May need to change the APN settings.
Thought you just pop the sim card in and voila.
I don't know how to change the APN settings.
And why should I do that if the device comes unlocked?
Do I miss something?
Surely, my sim card is not damaged.
In settings click Mobile Data, then click GSM/UMTS Options. IT should let you change the APN.
Which carrier do you have?
Cosmote (GR)
You think this will work?
http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesettings/settings.php?id=131
Try that, and click where it says Android Manual setup.
Thanks man, but I still can't make calls.
+1 stills appears in front of the phone number stating this is an invalid number.
Of course, call is dropped.
Damn. The only thing I can think of would be for you to go to a local store and see if they can set it up. With the sim card and apn settings changed it should work, but I don't know. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
Thanks man.
What I can't get is that I can receive calls and sms but I can't make calls.
I'm assuming if the device was locked my sim card wouldn't be recognized at all.
But still, Verizon 4G phones come carrier unlocked.
What's going on?
Anyone else?
I really need some help.
Should I flash another firmware? Region specific?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8
Try posting in the regular M8 section. Might get some more help.
Alexcxvtr said:
Greetings.
It seems I'm facing a weird problem here.
To begin with, I live in Europe and I've just bought a Verizon M8.
After boot, a pop up reads that this sim card is not from Verizon.
Although, my sim card CAN receive calls and messages (there is also the app from my carrier services) I cannot make any calls.
What happens is that when I'm trying to dial a number, +1 appears in front of the phone number and call is dropped.
+1 is the phone code for the US.
Well, I don't want this.
I thought every single Verizon 4G phone was carrier unlocked out-of-the-box.
To be honest, I know it, because there is some kind of legislation forcing Verizon to sell their 4G phones unlocked.
Could anyone please help me?
What should I do?
Flash another firmware? And which one?
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Have you looked into the "Set Current Country" options in the Assisted Dialing section of the Phone settings? Or perhaps just turn Assisted Dialing off (I think it's on by default).
Dodge DeBoulet said:
Have you looked into the "Set Current Country" options in the Assisted Dialing section of the Phone settings? Or perhaps just turn Assisted Dialing off (I think it's on by default).
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YESSSSS!!!:laugh::good:
Oh, man, thank you so much!
That's it!
Assisted Dialing was enabled and caused the problem.
You are the man!
Now, I will try to find a way to make LTE work.
(I know it doesn't work on other US carriers, but globally it should. I've seen it.)