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[Q] AT&T Captivate for use in EUROPE?

Hi folks
I´m new in android and want to ask if it´s possible to use a AT&T Captivate in Europe (e.g. Germany) after unlock with e.g. vodafone?
Read some threads with rooting and flash I9000 ROMs but not shure if there is way to use this phone in our local (german) network with non att sim card without any problems
Is there a CAPTIVATE ROM available with correct settings to use OUTSIDE the US?
Sorry for my noobness....

As of right now AT&T will not hand out unlock codes to sim-unlock the handset, so you'd be unable to use it with a non-AT&T sim.

NukaCola said:
As of right now AT&T will not hand out unlock codes to sim-unlock the handset, so you'd be unable to use it with a non-AT&T sim.
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sure? saw some offered on ebay UNLOCKED so i guess there is a way outside att...
@all: any proved links to unlook or user that have experience with it?

There is a thread in captivate general about sim unlocking. The ebay sellers were not able to unlock the phones and only a few lucky ones have been able to get unlock codes out of at&t by complaining. There is some sort of turbo sim device a couple of them are using though.
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I just called and got mine in under 5 minutes

decepticon said:
I just called and got mine in under 5 minutes
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hey - thought it´s only available in the US from AT&T - right?
So it´s no choice for me know...

dewt said:
There is a thread in captivate general about sim unlocking. The ebay sellers were not able to unlock the phones and only a few lucky ones have been able to get unlock codes out of at&t by complaining. There is some sort of turbo sim device a couple of them are using though.
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Could you give me more details about that "turbo sim device" theme?

network lock

hi,
i couldnt find info on sim/network unlock for "Nexus S", hope someone could show me or send me the link
i am now using stock rom 2.3.4, un-root
thanks

u meant this?
type *#*#4636#*#*
phone.
the one that you use when u wanted to call people.

thanks, but no
i have a sticker on the box of my new Nexus S, the sticker said my NS has network lock
i am now using GingerBread 2.3.4 stock rom, un-root; i want to know how to remove the network lock without paying my network $$

You'll need to have an unlock code. This you can buy online for about 35 bucks
Then you insert a foreign sim card and enter the unlock code.

zenithz said:
You'll need to have an unlock code. This you can buy online for about 35 bucks
Then you insert a foreign sim card and enter the unlock code.
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you can download a nv_data.bin code finder from the Galaxy S i9000 Section, it will work though!

Wait, i thought Nexus S is an unlocked phone out of the box? Mine is.
What carrier do you have and from what country?
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Sim unlock for Rogers Nexus S
Ok I am trying to figure out where I can get my hands on a free SIM unlock code for my Nexus S currently on the Rogers network.
Anyone have any ideas or advice that would point me in the right direction really not in the mood to pay for it. Figure I would be able to do it myself some how.
Thanks

[Q] Need a quick answer please regarding T-Mob service.

Can someone please tell me if it is possible to use a prepaid Sim with a TMob Edge? If so would it have to be a Tmob brand Sim card? If this is not possible stock would it be possible through root access and possibly a rom change? I'd ultimately like to be able to use an AT&T prepaid sim. Thank you in advance for any info. I'm in a time crunch for this info so i really appreciate it.
P.S.- is this phone carrier unlocked out of the box?

bda714 said:
Can someone please tell me if it is possible to use a prepaid Sim with a TMob Edge? If so would it have to be a Tmob brand Sim card? If this is not possible stock would it be possible through root access and possibly a rom change? I'd ultimately like to be able to use an AT&T prepaid sim. Thank you in advance for any info. I'm in a time crunch for this info so i really appreciate it.
P.S.- is this phone carrier unlocked out of the box?
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The phone is not carrier unlocked out of the box. You will have to sim unlock through T-Mobile or another source if T-Mobile will not unlock it for you. It should work with an AT&T prepaid sim after you sim unlock.

slimc84 said:
The phone is not carrier unlocked out of the box. You will have to sim unlock through T-Mobile or another source if T-Mobile will not unlock it for you. It should work with an AT&T prepaid sim after you sim unlock.
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Tmo will unlock it only if there is no balance on your phone. They will ask you why you want to unlock then give you the pin to unlock.

Tmoblie Unlock Note 4
scoobysnack said:
Tmo will unlock it only if there is no balance on your phone. They will ask you why you want to unlock then give you the pin to unlock.
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I just received my unlock code for my Note 4. They will actually send you the unlock code after 40 days of purchase. I am on jump and still paying for my device and now it's unlocked.!! Just call t-mobile after you have had your device for 40 days and request the code.

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Do i need t mobile to unlock it even if it is rooted, what If i were to just flash say a stock at&t rom to the phone, could i then use am att prepay sim?
Thanks for the answrs!

Yes you need T-Mobile to unlock it. If not it doesnt matter if you have it rooted or not. You wont be able to use other sim cards or carrier's if you dont have it unlocked by T-Mobile.
bda714 said:
Do i need t mobile to unlock it even if it is rooted, what If i were to just flash say a stock at&t rom to the phone, could i then use am att prepay sim?
Thanks for the answrs!
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bryanthomas007 said:
I just received my unlock code for my Note 4. They will actually send you the unlock code after 40 days of purchase. I am on jump and still paying for my device and now it's unlocked.!! Just call t-mobile after you have had your device for 40 days and request the code.
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So i just called and requested an international and carrier unlock. I was told that there was two ways to unlock it, first way being just a carrier unlock and second way being both international and carrier unlock which is what i requested. Then they asked for my imei and my email address and said that i would recieve the code and instructions via email within 24 hours. Is this the same process that you went through bryanthomas007? After completing this process is it possible to use a prepaid service?

Galaxy s7 not working on AT&T network

While on the sprint network I paid cash for a Samsung Galaxy S7 back in March 2016. I switched to ATT for better service. I was told by att that the phone would work on their network. It doesn't work. They said I need to have the phone unlocked. Through a LOT of BS sprint finally told me it was unlocked and gave me an unlock code. Phone still wont work. The error I get is invalid sim card. Sent phone twice to samsung. Still wont connect to att network and still has invalid sim card. Spoke to samsung executive level of customer service and they said there is nothing wrong with the phone that I need to take it to sprint and have them unlock it. Sprint just says this phone will only work on the sprint network. SO I have a $750.00 phone that is less than a year old that is useless?? Has anybody run into this? Can anyone help me?

Galaxy s7 not working on AT&T network
Hi, I'm a tech from a store, it would work on the att network, but need to be unlock first. You mention sprint that give you a code, Did You enter it when the phone ask for? How did You use it? [emoji41]
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security00602 said:
Hi, I'm a tech from a store, it would work on the att network, but need to be unlock it first. You mention sprint give you a code, right. Did You enter it when the phone ask for? How did You use it? [emoji41]
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The phone did not have a spot that i could see where to insert the code. It did not ask for one.

Try other sim cards, when you turn on the phone it should ask for a network unlock code.

Galaxy s7 not working on AT&T network
The code to unlock the phone need to be of eight digit, if they bring You with the 6 digit code, that code is for manual program, or SPC code. Go to network setting and check for the GSM option, it would need to be turned on. Also need the APN (Access Point Network) to be programmed.
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Unlocking Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 plus

How do I unlock my uncle's Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus from Sprint Network, I would appreciate any help please.
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As far as I know, Sprint, being a CDMA network, even if you unlock the device, you will not be able to use it with other networks unless they accept it. So you can't insert a GSM sim freely and use it straight away.
However, as I saw someone else pointing, with the S8 and S8+ this might not be the case because they are built differently.
My advice to properly investigate this issue because paying any unlocking service.

I have a galaxy s8+ with sprint and bought the unlock code for it and now using on t-mobile for the last few weeks with no problem. I paid $25.00 for the unlock and they will send you instruction connecting to their remote PC to unlock. you have the put the phone in developer and turn on USB debugging. I did flashed the phone with USA unlock firmware to get rid of the sprint firmware.

randy_c said:
I have a galaxy s8+ with sprint and bought the unlock code for it and now using on t-mobile for the last few weeks with no problem. I paid $25.00 for the unlock and they will send you instruction connecting to their remote PC to unlock. you have the put the phone in developer and turn on USB debugging. I did flashed the phone with USA unlock firmware to get rid of the sprint firmware.
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How does remote unlock work and is flashing the firmware unlocking Samsung Galaxy S8+.
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randy_c said:
they will send you instruction connecting to their remote PC to unlock. you have the put the phone in developer and turn on USB debugging. I did flashed the phone with USA unlock firmware to get rid of the sprint firmware.
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How long did it take? is this process lengthy?

RossTeagan said:
How long did it take? is this process lengthy?
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5 min at most

Help
randy_c said:
I have a galaxy s8+ with sprint and bought the unlock code for it and now using on t-mobile for the last few weeks with no problem. I paid $25.00 for the unlock and they will send you instruction connecting to their remote PC to unlock. you have the put the phone in developer and turn on USB debugging. I did flashed the phone with USA unlock firmware to get rid of the sprint firmware.
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What service did you use to unlock the device....I’m trying to unlock my Samsung s8+ ASAP

randy_c said:
I have a galaxy s8+ with sprint and bought the unlock code for it and now using on t-mobile for the last few weeks with no problem. I paid $25.00 for the unlock and they will send you instruction connecting to their remote PC to unlock. you have the put the phone in developer and turn on USB debugging. I did flashed the phone with USA unlock firmware to get rid of the sprint firmware.
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Can you please give us a bit more info on how and where did you unlock your phone.
Did you call Sprint directly and they unlocked it or what was the procedure?

nemanja1 said:
Can you please give us a bit more info on how and where did you unlock your phone.
Did you call Sprint directly and they unlocked it or what was the procedure?
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I paid $25 thru swiftunlocks .com and they send me the link to download an app . Connect phone and turn on USB debug. Chat with other guy online and they tell you what to do. Then they unlock thru computer connecting your phone. After few minutes they will let you know it's done. You try with a different sim card.
After that I flash with unlock firmware and used it in tmobile since then

randy_c said:
I paid $25 thru swiftunlocks .com and they send me the link to download an app . Connect phone and turn on USB debug. Chat with other guy online and they tell you what to do. Then they unlock thru computer connecting your phone. After few minutes they will let you know it's done. You try with a different sim card.
After that I flash with unlock firmware and used it in tmobile since then
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And what about Sprit software, will that get removed after the process?
And regarding flashing unlock firmware you mentioned, is that required step, and why did you flash it?
I contacted one software company if I can call it like so, and they told me the price would be 50$ for unlocking S8+. They are removing the Sprint software form your phone, but I am wondering, why is the price twice higher than on swiftunlock, any thoughts?

nemanja1 said:
And what about Sprit software, will that get removed after the process?
And regarding flashing unlock firmware you mentioned, is that required step, and why did you flash it?
I contacted one software company if I can call it like so, and they told me the price would be 50$ for unlocking S8+. They are removing the Sprint software form your phone, but I am wondering, why is the price twice higher than on swiftunlock, any thoughts?
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sorry swiftunlocks .com still $24.99 I ordered from them all the time. No they won't remove anything but unlock
Swiftunlocks with a S. There another web without a S

nemanja1 said:
And what about Sprit software, will that get removed after the process?
And regarding flashing unlock firmware you mentioned, is that required step, and why did you flash it?
I contacted one software company if I can call it like so, and they told me the price would be 50$ for unlocking S8+. They are removing the Sprint software form your phone, but I am wondering, why is the price twice higher than on swiftunlock, any thoughts?
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They aren't removing sprint software just changing csc , after unlock i still had sprint software then i put my verizon straight talk sim phone rebooted now i get tracfone splash screen all sprint junk gone, actually these phones have software and carrier apps for just about every carrier in the usa, I'm currently running CRB1leaked oreo(not beta) just fine. Actually my phones much better on verizon where i live then it was on sprint

Hi! I live in Ukraine and I am thinking about buying sprint S8+ bad esn on Ebay. Will it work internationally (in Ukraine)? Do I have to unlock it to use internationally? I had many Verizon bad esn phones and all of them work perfectly.

Sprint s8 plus unlock and get rid of firmware
mapki said:
Hi! I live in Ukraine and I am thinking about buying sprint S8+ bad esn on Ebay. Will it work internationally (in Ukraine)? Do I have to unlock it to use internationally? I had many Verizon bad esn phones and all of them work perfectly.
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Once u unlock with swiftunlocks. Can u can me info on the flash to get rid of the sprint firmware.

Sprint S8 Sim Unlock
randy_c said:
I have a galaxy s8+ with sprint and bought the unlock code for it and now using on t-mobile for the last few weeks with no problem. I paid $25.00 for the unlock and they will send you instruction connecting to their remote PC to unlock. you have the put the phone in developer and turn on USB debugging. I did flashed the phone with USA unlock firmware to get rid of the sprint firmware.
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What place did you use for the unlocking?

UndutifulTomb87 said:
What place did you use for the unlocking?
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swiftunlocks. com

Swift unlocks didn't work

Needing my s8 unlocked!!! Please help!

Please help.
I'm new here and can really use some help. I bought a galaxy s8 plus from a friend at work, who had gotten it from their nephew. I want to unlock it, but Sprint won't help me because I'm not the original account holder. I've really hit a brick wall and would appreciate any and all help I can get.