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[UPDATE 3] Why isnt my Twitter Working, what does it mean & what can I do? [See Here]
Ok guys,
Many of you have or are finding out (depending on how much of a twit-a-holic you are) that you are having problems accessing twitter on various clients, inc HTC Peep, Motweets etc.
Sites around the web were getting splashed with a mysterious dialog Tuesday, thanks to a change in the way Twitter handles user authentication.
It states that a username and password are being requested by Twitter, with the unhelpful message, “Twitter API.” The same dialog has been spotted on ReadWriteWeb and even on Twitter’s own website.
In addition, users of some Twitter apps, including Twitter’s own Tweetie and BlackBerry apps, Tweetdeck and Twitterrific and HTC Peep have complained of Twitter login problems.
In the case of the website dialog, entering your username and password doesn’t do anything useful, and won’t make the dialog box go away. Indeed, it will often reappear several times during a session.
The cause of the troubl is a change in the way Twitter handles user authentication for remote sites and programs. Instead of giving a Facebook app your Twitter username and password, for instance, Twitter now requires the app use a protocol known as OAuth to hand you off to Twitter’s website. Once you’ve authorized Twitter to share your information with the other site or app, it hands a token back to that app, and the two can share information with each other.
The new, OAuth-based method is more secure and ultimately more reliable (for instance, you don’t have to update every Twitter app you use whenever you change your Twitter password).
However, now that Twitter has switched, programs and sites using the old authentication method are not working properly.
That includes websites using Twitter widgets with older code. These widgets, which embed the latest tweets from specific Twitter users, appear to rely on the old authentication method.
The solution should be simply to upgrade if possible. If you have old widget code on your website, go to Twitter.com and get a new widget embed code. Similarly, if you’re using a Twitter app that’s having login problems, the solution is almost certainly to upgrade to the latest version. Twitterrific’s developers, for instance, have spent the day urging the app’s many users to upgrade. Developers have known about the authentication switch for months now, and most have been able to release updated versions of their software that works properly with the new OAuth system.
People using HTC Peep have been getting the error message "incorrect username or password" whilst trying to post or update, which is even more frustrating when some other apps on the iphone for example work perfectly well.
This is what Twitter blog has to say : http://blog.twitter.com/2010/08/twitter-applications-and-oauth.html
Cool smart phone tweeted this today as word finally gets around : http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news6158.html
So, when will HTC be releasing a hotfix for Peep? Answer is I dont honestly know. Lots of people inc myself have been asking HTC exactly this but they arent giving anything away at the moment, but updates will be posted here.
If you guys hear anything, please feel free to post your info here.
Remember, try and be patient, HTC have only had 8 months to sort this out.........
Cheers.
Thanks timmy,
Great idea
Update
Ok guys a breif update from HTC & Twitter :
htc We know that Peep/Friend Stream are not working for some, and we apologize. Please bear with us while our developers are investigating.
about 12 hours ago via HootSuite
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htc Twitter is on the case! They are working on a fix for multiple mobile apps. Peep/Friend Stream should be back soon! http://ht.ly/2yiEq
about 7 hours ago via HootSuite
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From Twitter - Updates on the status of the Twitter service.
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Log-in issues for users of some mobile clients 11 hours ago
Users using certain Twitter clients are unable to Log in.
These clients include
- HTC Peep
- Moto BLUR
- Nokia Twitter apps
- Samsung devices (except for phones running Android OS)
- Huawei phones
We are working to resolve this issue.
Update at 7:30PM: This issue has been resolved.
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timmymarsh >> no guys Peep is not fixed yet! about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone
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So all in all, some progress is being made especially now that HTC have finally "come out" so to speak.
If anyones Peep is now working, please let us know
Greetz,
Tim.
UPDATE 2
Got this email from twitter today as im sure many of you did too..........
Hi @timmymarsh,
Over the coming weeks, we will be making two important updates that will impact how you interact with Twitter applications. We are sending this notice to all Twitter users to make sure you are aware of these changes.
What are applications?
There are over 250,000 applications built using the Twitter API. To use most applications, you first authorize the application to access your Twitter account, after which you can use it to read and post Tweets, discover new users and more. Applications come in many varieties, including desktop applications like TweetDeck, Seesmic, or EchoFon, websites such as TweetMeme, fflick, or Topsy, or mobile applications such as Twitter for iPhone, Twitter for Blackberry, or Foursquare.
Update 1: New authorization rules for applications
Starting August 31, all applications will be required to use “OAuth” to access your Twitter account.
What's OAuth?
OAuth is a technology that enables applications to access Twitter on your behalf with your approval without asking you directly for your password.
Desktop and mobile applications may still ask for your password once, but after that request, they are required to use OAuth in order to access your timeline or allow you to tweet.
What does this mean for me?
Applications are no longer allowed to store your password.
If you change your password, the applications will continue to work.
Some applications you have been using may require you to reauthorize them or may stop functioning at the time of this change.
All applications you have authorized will be listed at http://twitter.com/settings/connections.
You can revoke access to any application at any time from the list.
Update 2: t.co URL wrapping
In the coming weeks, we will be expanding the roll-out of our link wrapping service t.co, which wraps links in Tweets with a new, simplified link. Wrapped links are displayed in a way that is easier to read, with the actual domain and part of the URL showing, so that you know what you are clicking on. When you click on a wrapped link, your request will pass through the Twitter service to check if the destination site is known to contain malware, and we then will forward you on to the destination URL. All of that should happen in an instant.
You will start seeing these links on certain accounts that have opted-in to the service; we expect to roll this out to all users by the end of the year. When this happens, all links shared on Twitter.com or third-party apps will be wrapped with a t.co URL.
What does this mean for me?
A really long link such as http://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446563048 might be wrapped as http://t.co/DRo0trj for display on SMS, but it could be displayed to web or application users as amazon.com/Delivering- or as the whole URL or page title.
You will start seeing links in a way that removes the obscurity of shortened links and lets you know where each link will take you.
When you click on these links from Twitter.com or a Twitter application, Twitter will log that click. We hope to use this data to provide better and more relevant content to you over time.
Thanks for reading this important update. Come and check what's new at http://twitter.com.
Thanks,
The Twitter Team
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Now call me old fashioned, but they could have really sent this out a while ago rather than after the horse has bolted?
Greetz.
Update
First of all, if you havent been on twitter see the below posted yesterday :
*coolsmartphone HTC Peep - The bird is back: In the last few minutes it seems that HTC Peep is starting to… http://goo.gl/fb/oDsxC
about 10 hours ago via Google
*coolsmartphone Yes, this Tweet is from HTC Peep. It's back baby !
about 10 hours ago via HTC Peep
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*HTC Just in time for your weekend adventures, Peep and Friend Stream are up and running! Thanks to @Twitter, and to you all for your patience
about 9 hours ago via HootSuite
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@htc Any chance of hotfixing Sense 2.5 for Windows Mobile, so it can download tweets?
about 7 hours ago via web in reply to htc
*JVH3_XDA @htc The twitter tab still does not work on the Tilt 2 with the new ROM on your website. Did anyone try testing that?
about 8 hours ago via web in reply to htc
*orb3000 HTC Sense semi-working I can post but when try to update status same result: account forbidden...
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*wmexperts HTC Peeps are back up http://bit.ly/dgU9Dd
about 6 hours ago via twitterfeed
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timmymarsh @twitterapi @htc peep for Htc HD2 still does not work even after SR & clearing cache..account forbidden! Please test b4 saying it's fixed?!
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to twitterapi
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timmymarsh @htc @twitter i can post on htc peep but cannot receive any tweets, after sending or trying to update get error account forbidden, helps?
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to htc
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Ok so thats whats been happening.....
What does it mean? It appears that Peep is working for some but mostly not on windows mobile, confirmed on tilt2 and hd2......you can post a tweet but peep does not update or download any tweets "account forbidden". I have tried clearing the cache and soft resetting all have no effect.
So, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but peep on windows appears still to be mostly broken.
Please post your experiences here stating the client you use and device
Greetz.
HTC Sence Friends Twitter is back online! (for me)
He There,
After 2 days.. this morning HTC Sence Twitter on my HD2/Android is back alive and kicking!
On the WM rom it's not working!
Good info, thanks for that!
Grtz,
Same here on my Leo: Android yes, WM no...
not working
hi!!! my htc hd2 peep is still not working, unable to write or read!!! .... "acount forbiden"
hhheeeeelllllllppp
Still not working for me, ive searched for solutions but as i read here no any solution yet for HD2 EU/UK with HTCpeep?!
Im afraid there is nothing we can do apart from putting pressure on @HTC and @twitter (or @twitterapi) so by all means get tweating......
Guys, sorry no good news to report here. Gonna try emailing HTC again and twitter, cant hurt to keep chasing daily huh
When they get fed up of the constant comms they might do something about it!
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Guys, sorry no good news to report here. Gonna try emailing HTC again and twitter, cant hurt to keep chasing daily huh
When they get fed up of the constant comms they might do something about it!
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I've been doing the same and I'll keep sending emails to HTC Support and also writing to @htc. I hope this help making HTC fix the Peep problem that we are having on WM Sense.
OK, guys give us the email addresses to spam with our discontent !!!!!!!!!!
UPDATE
Guys,
Heard on twitter that the fix for win sense htc peep will be with us before Sunday.
Also had this back from HTC Support this morning :
Dear TIm Marsh,
Its coming. Wont be long, sorry for the delay.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number 10xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Sincerely,
Jason
HTC
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So all we can do is wait and fingers crossed that it happens.
Greetz.
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OK, guys give us the email addresses to spam with our discontent !!!!!!!!!!
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Try here: http://www.htc.com/www/CS_Mail.aspx.
Lol guys, i didnt say spam htc, i said hassle them, completely different
Lets wait until Sunday, then take things from there ok?
Greetz.
HTC is holding some sort of meet up party in London on the 15th (new phone launch maybe?)...Perhaps all in London should go and throw their phones on them with a note saying "Peep This" if it isn't fixed by Sunday
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hi!! let's hope it ends this week!!! wíll it update automaticly???!!!!
greetings!!!!
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Lol guys, i didnt say spam htc, i said hassle them, completely different
Lets wait until Sunday, then take things from there ok?
Greetz.
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I was teasing....
Ill believe it when i see it! why don't they post something somewhere that all twitter users can see, you know like their own TWITTER account?!!! why the hell have one if you're not going to use it to keep your customers informed!
why is IRC #infuse4g showing banned when we try to go in?
rblankman said:
why is IRC #infuse4g showing banned when we try to go in?
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Are you using webchat? All webchat users are still banned - the reason for this is that it's impossible to ban one without banning them all. Someone was abusing the webchat the weekend after the Rogers release and severely hampering development efforts by spamming the channel repeatedly.
Use a real IRC client such as xChat-WDK for Windows and xChat or Quassel for Linux (don't know what's out there for MacOS) and you SHOULD be OK.
I would recommend Colloquy for MacOS
I tried Colloquy for Mac and could not figure it out.............it asks for server info and other stuff..............I'd love to participate, does anyone anticipate "unbanning" to happen?
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I tried Colloquy for Mac and could not figure it out.............it asks for server info and other stuff..............I'd love to participate, does anyone anticipate "unbanning" to happen?
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Server is irc.freenode.net, the default port should work fine.
I don't think unbanning of webchat will ever happen until someone figures out a webchat solution that allows individual webchat users to be banned.
Title is self explanatory.
If not, should we make one? The HTC Evo and Evo 3D chats are very helpful, active and just fun to be around in (although not much for the Evo anymore).
Could help the noobies out a little more
Sure do.
http://webchat.freenode.net/
Enter a nickname and set the channel to #xoom
Fill out the recaptcha and connect.
Won't be much going on this time of day, but this is where you'll find all the behind the scenes magic...
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Sure do.
http://webchat.freenode.net/
Enter a nickname and set the channel to #xoom
Fill out the recaptcha and connect.
Won't be much going on this time of day, but this is where you'll find all the behind the scenes magic...
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hmm should've tried #xoom...i only tried #motorola-xoom (like htc-evo).
Sweet thanks!
Since July, I've been eagerly awaiting the ability to video chat with friends using google's Talk and today I read that the Google+ android app has added the ability to to start a "hangout" (Google+ videochat with more than one friend at once).
Are we non-rooted MyTouch 4G users forever in the "out" crowd on this because google won't give us a basic video chat feature for their Talk app? I mean c'mon already, we are at Android 2.3.4 on this wonderful lil powerhouse of a phone with front facing cam, and I don't see any video support for google apps yet....
... have I missed something?
... or is this T-Mobile locking us out of this functionality?
gruuvin said:
... have I missed something?
... or is this T-Mobile locking us out of this functionality?
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You've missed the ability to read.
From http://www.androidcentral.com/google-app-set-receive-big-update-will-now-allow-you-initiate-hangouts
The Google+ Android app has continued to evolve at a rapid pace. Back in September, Google added the functionality to be able to join a Hangout from any Android phone running Android 2.3 and up. One of the biggest frustrations, however, was not being able to initiative a Hangout from your mobile device. Google has finally brought that ability to the app by allowing you to start a Hangout from Messenger. If you've started a a Messenger group, you'll now see a camera icon that will initiate a Hangout with a simple tap.
Great features just keep coming. Google announced on their blog post that the app will update in the next few days, so keep your eyes out. They also announced that similar functionality will be brought to iOS so you'll be able to Hangout with your family and friends even if they have iPhones and iPads.
If you don't yet have the Google+ app, please find links to the free app after the break.
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from : googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/google-hangouts-going-beyond-status.html
The new Google+ app will be available in Android Market within a few days, and it’s coming soon to the App Store.
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And even if the app doesn't show up in our market i'm sure one of our awesome hackers/devs will be able to fabricate the app to work on our phone. But their blog says it's work on any device 2.3.x+ so yes it will work on our phone.
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You've missed the ability to read.
From http://www.androidcentral.com/google-app-set-receive-big-update-will-now-allow-you-initiate-hangouts
from : googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/google-hangouts-going-beyond-status.html
And even if the app doesn't show up in our market i'm sure one of our awesome hackers/devs will be able to fabricate the app to work on our phone. But their blog says it's work on any device 2.3.x+ so yes it will work on our phone.
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That was an extremely rude and childish response! If you can't offer help without being insulting, you should consider not posting and just moving on!!
gruuvin said:
wow!! big jerk!
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Not being a jerk. I'm just making it plain for all to see.
gruuvin said:
That was an extremely rude and childish response! If you can't offer help without being insulting, you should consider not posting and just moving on!!
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Neither rude nor childish. What was irresponsible was posting a question that has been clearly answered by the Developers themselves.
I never claim to be nice, i just claim to be honest.
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You have no clue how i posted that. If you took it as insulting the problem lies with you. You can ask anyone of the other members here. I am never insulting or demeaning to any of the members. It's pointless to be rude to people that you've/i've/we've never met.
What I read yesterday is that the Google+ app already had the ability to join a hangout in progress, but that the new app being released adds the ability to start a hangout.
Now, I don't think the Glacier ever had the ability to do video chat with google apps. But, after reading yesterday that the Google+ app has already had the ability to join a hangout, I've tried joining an existing hangout with my google+ app but could not find a way to do so. My app is up to date via the Market, but that can be difficult to verify since the market lists the version as being device dependent (and so we could be left out of the latest versions), and since we never could do video with the Talk app., I kinda wonder if I'm chasing my tail here or if video DOES work for us now.
So, has anybody with a non-rooted MyTouch 4G had any success in video chatting with Google+, or have we been left out of having this ability?
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What I read yesterday is that the Google+ app already had the ability to join a hangout in progress, but that the new app being released adds the ability to start a hangout.
Now, I don't think the Glacier ever had the ability to do video chat with google apps. But, after reading yesterday that the Google+ app has already had the ability to join a hangout, I've tried joining an existing hangout with my google+ app but could not find a way to do so. My app is up to date via the Market, but that can be difficult to verify since the market lists the version as being device dependent (and so we could be left out of the latest versions), and since we never could do video with the Talk app., I kinda wonder if I'm chasing my tail here or if video DOES work for us now.
So, has anybody with a non-rooted MyTouch 4G had any success in video chatting with Google+, or have we been left out of having this ability?
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Rude PM from [OP]. I no longer offer help to this memeber
neidlinger said:
... T-Mobile blocks us from doing it. Even over Wi-Fi, for what reason i have no clue. But if you install different .apks and .libs it's very possible...
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Possible for a non-rooted phone? Have you tried it with success? If so, where are the .apks and .libs (more than one?) and how does a non-rooted phone have these successfully installed (instructions)?
And yes, please understand before you insult me again, that I HAVE been searching this forum for these answers (by my ability to read). I'm asking for someone to explain how this is done; not just confirm that they know someone else that did it... I mean it's nice to know that it can be done, if that is indeed true, but you have already started this conversation off on the wrong foot, matey, and it would be nice if you would just give up your fight and let someone else respond if they actually have HELP!
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good riddance, it was of no help anyway. Your rudeness was public, so I moved my responses to private (PM) out of respect for the forum.
I'm sorry people, for that display; can we get this back on topic now?
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good riddance, it was of no help anyway. Your rudeness was public, so I moved my responses to private (PM) out of respect for the forum.
I'm sorry people, for that display; can we get this back on topic now?
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He wasn't rude. You didn't read. He made it more clear for you. You're overreacting. I'm done.
Cease the fight people. We must unite.
If I remember correctly I have successfully joined a hangout using the stock ROM, but it was definitely rooted. I know I've used CM7 to hangout. Decent feed as long as you're on wifi, the mic is a little sensitive though and gives some feedback, esp if you're in a room with someone else in the same hangout.
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That was an extremely rude and childish response! If you can't offer help without being insulting, you should consider not posting and just moving on!!
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He answered your questions, stop crying
gruuvin said:
... Are we non-rooted MyTouch 4G users forever in the "out" crowd on this because google won't give us a basic video chat feature for their Talk app? I mean c'mon already, we are at Android 2.3.4 on this wonderful lil powerhouse of a phone with front facing cam, and I don't see any video support for google apps yet....
... have I missed something?
... or is this T-Mobile locking us out of this functionality?
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The information that was highlighted in GIANT RED LETTERS is about the release of a feature to INITIATE a video chat, BUT, the google+ app has allowed JOINING a video chat for a while now. Here, let me repost what information I already read before starting this post:
"Back in September, Google added the functionality to be able to join a Hangout from any Android phone running Android 2.3 and up. One of the biggest frustrations, however, was not being able to initiative a Hangout from your mobile device."
SEPTEMBER! this ability has been around since September. And yet I haven't seen or heard of it working with our phones this is why I posted a thread.
Regardless of the latest release, it seems that a non-rooted MyTouch 4G cant do video chat with the google+ app., nor could it do it with the Talk app. I would like to know if anyone has had success with making video chat work with google apps on a non-rooted MyTouch 4G.
But, it looks like you guys didn't read my questions -- those are the sentences with the question marks at the end. I quoted them above, but I'll try to make them simpler to understand. (Some of you senior users need to just move on if you see something that annoys you, instead of attack dogging people because you don't like or understand the way a question was posed.)
Has anybody with a non-rooted MyTouch 4G had any success with video chat for the Talk app or the Google+ app?
If no...
Is this because Google left out this capability with the Talk app?
Is this because T-Mobile has locked out these features?
And this is implied:
If yes...
How do we make video chat for the Talk app work on a non-rooted MyTouch 4G?
How do we make video chat for the Google+ app work on a non-rooted MyTouch 4G?
I guess I could ask one more question:
Does anybody have a non-rooted MyTouch 4G that can answer these questions based on experience?
Come on in our whatsapp group where we can gather some developers and users of J701F. To be fair we do not have anyone for now but if you know a developer that can help please send them this invite link. Feel free to join and discuss in group. MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
Trouble with simcard unlock key
Can someone help me with my unlock code for my fone that was sent to me by my relatives outside PHILIPPINES..I am having trouble using my phone with local network coz its looking for sim PUK unlock key.. Hope someone could help me out here
mafiasoph said:
Can someone help me with my unlock code for my fone that was sent to me by my relatives outside PHILIPPINES..I am having trouble using my phone with local network coz its looking for sim PUK unlock key.. Hope someone could help me out here
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Its an unlock code for the sim card, not the phone, so if the phone carrier is in the same area as you then possibly you can just call and ask them for the puk code by giving them the phone number or for a new sim perhaps and make sure it works before you leave the store.
mafiasoph said:
Can someone help me with my unlock code for my fone that was sent to me by my relatives outside PHILIPPINES..I am having trouble using my phone with local network coz its looking for sim PUK unlock key.. Hope someone could help me out here
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are you sure that the device is yours? im not trying to be rude or something but i think you should show a proof that the phone is yours and the phone wouldnt be in that state if the password is typed correctly everytime
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Per the forum rules, posting social media invites is no longer allowed on XDA.
Self-promotion is forbidden, this includes blogs, social media and video channels etc. Random links will be removed.
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