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Is my rooted Skyrocket also unlocked?

I have an AT&T branded Skyrocket that I rooted and installed a custom ICS rom on. Does this mean it's unlocked or is it just a locked phone with a custom rom installed?
****...wrong forum! Sorry!

first of before you get harassed and flamed this should be in Q&A and second of no rooting doesnt eaqual un locking there is currently no unlock method for skyrocket correct me if im wrong

chinthekng said:
first of before you get harassed and flamed this should be in Q&A and second of no rooting doesnt eaqual un locking there is currently no unlock method for skyrocket correct me if im wrong
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The flames are most definitely on the way haha. And yes, no 'free' my unlock method. You can buy a code though or try to get one through ATT.
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I just called AT&T and said I got it off someone on craigslist, I'm using T-Mobile. They asked for the IMEI and BAM, unlock code.
Also a plus I can get 4G signal. :thumbup:
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My SR is unlocked

My wife has taken her SR home to Thailand a few times. She buys a SIM and one month data plan, puts the SIM in her SR and it's fully functional; data, text, voice. It's rooted, custom ROM, but never used an unlock code on it.
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Bought Unlock code!

Okay, So I finally bought an unlock code.. Only to find out when I put in a non accepted sim card, it doesn't ask for the password.. How can I type that passcode in??? Thanks!

double_jn_it said:
Okay, So I finally bought an unlock code.. Only to find out when I put in a non accepted sim card, it doesn't ask for the password.. How can I type that passcode in??? Thanks!
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I guess then that means its already unlocked.. When u put in a different Sim card does it connect to Internet is it working on it?

Does the non accepted sim register? Are you on a stock rom?

You have to be on a stock-based gingerbread ROM.
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iandr0idos said:
You have to be on a stock-based gingerbread ROM.
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Stock ICS works as well. Was on Skyics had to revert back to stock for it to prompt the code requisition screen. All is well now. On a different note if on att in good account standing call and have them open a case number requesting for imei based unlock code even if they tell you code not availabile. Can get it free of cost.
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Subsidy Lock
double_jn_it said:
Okay, So I finally bought an unlock code.. Only to find out when I put in a non accepted sim card, it doesn't ask for the password.. How can I type that passcode in??? Thanks!
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If I recall correctly, when you put in a sim from another carrier and boot the phone, it will give you a message indicating it is locked and give you the option to enter the unlock code.
Good luck!

If one was wanting Tmobile, wouldn't you have to flash the modem? My phone is also unlocked but don't have a sim card to test it on tmobile
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Shankre said:
If I recall correctly, when you put in a sim from another carrier and boot the phone, it will give you a message indicating it is locked and give you the option to enter the unlock code.
Good luck!
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Only if on stock firmware
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vincom said:
Only if on stock firmware
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Correct, it's Peronalization.apk that handles the prompts.
Can also bring up the prompt with #7465625*638*#

Help newbie

Hello.
Sorry if there is another post like this.
I want to root my ATRIX mb860
Im On Android version 2.3.4.
What is the easiest way.
Cheers
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wayne morgan said:
Hello.
Sorry if there is another post like this.
I want to root my ATRIX mb860
Im On Android version 2.3.4.
What is the easiest way.
Cheers
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Wrong forum.... Atrix 2 is the MB865. I believe the phone you have is an Atrix 4G
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wayne morgan said:
Hello.
Sorry if there is another post like this.
I want to root my ATRIX mb860
Im On Android version 2.3.4.
What is the easiest way.
Cheers
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You posted at the wrong place mate..this forum is for atrix 2 mb865 and me865..yours is atrix 4G i guess
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Murthyb
I tried rooting the atrix 2. Not sure if it was successfull....but i know it did not unlock the sim, i put in different carrier SIM and it asking me to enter the unlock code.
How do i unlock ?

murthyb said:
I tried rooting the atrix 2. Not sure if it was successfull....but i know it did not unlock the sim, i put in different carrier SIM and it asking me to enter the unlock code.
How do i unlock ?
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you cant unlock sim by rooting
you can unlock sim by buying code on ebay for $0.99 though, if your phone has at&t logo on it.

murthyb said:
I tried rooting the atrix 2. Not sure if it was successfull....but i know it did not unlock the sim, i put in different carrier SIM and it asking me to enter the unlock code.
How do i unlock ?
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You will get an app called superuser if rooting was success..where did u buy your phone??..and which firmware version are uou using??..please do not post in this thread further..create a new thread
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devilhunter47 said:
You will get an app called superuser if rooting was success..where did u buy your phone??..and which firmware version are uou using??..please do not post in this thread further..create a new thread
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Actually please don't create a new thread...
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My phone is ATT , MB865..Android 2.3.6..used the Motofail Root (superuser 3.1.3, su binary 3.1.1).zip to root...
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I see the super user the phone it rooted i guess. I do not think it unlocked. i used a SIM from india and its asking for a unlock code

murthyb said:
I see the super user the phone it rooted i guess. I do not think it unlocked. i used a SIM from india and its asking for a unlock code
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Rooting and Sim unlock are unrelated to each other. You need to purchase a sim unlock code (or go through AT&T) to unlock the GSM carrier.

That sucks...for a HTC inspire phone, i was able to unlock and root at the same go using the software from xda

murthyb said:
That sucks...for a HTC inspire phone, i was able to unlock and root at the same go using the software from xda
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You mean root and unlock.... the bootloader?
Totally different "unlocking" of the phone.
As souljaboy & moofree said, the subsidy (carrier, SIM, whatever) unlock is only through the carrier (like AT&T) or buying a code online..
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As alteredlikeness told you there are different kind of unlocks
1) Sim Unlock: so that you can use any sim card, you can get the code from the network provider that you bought the mobile from, alternatively you can get the code at ebay or any other local sim unlock experts, I assume you are from India, like here in Hyderabad there are few in Jagdish Market, only few of them are legit like Metro Mobiles.
Then there is the dreaded 2) Bootloader and it's unlocking: With which we can flash (install) custom kernels and thus CyanogenMods, MIUIs, AOKPs and all..
and I humbly let you know that, if you are talking about Sim unlock procedures, this is not the place to come, XDA is all about mods, ROMs, Bricks(!) and everything in between.
and if you are talking about Bootloader unlock, unfortunately the hard working devs here have not found a way yet to unlock it, really hope that they will eventually prevail.
and either way, just merely rooting doesn't unlock anything, either network lock or bootloader, rooting is a process where you get superuser access.. which is kind of Admin access to your Windows OS, which is required to install few apps and also to dig down into the android OS.
Thanks for listening! have a great day.

Not sure which provider I am on (Fixed)

I just got a SGS3 today, but I am not sure which provider it is from (Verison, AT&T...). I picked it up from a friend, and not from a store. I believe it was from Bell, but I am not too sure.
Is there a way I can find out the provider? So far, I see that you need to know your provider to make sure you don't brick your machine :/
Regards,
404
Edit: I haven't looked into it yet (I will after I finish editing) but do I need to know the provider to unlock the phone, or is that one quick method?
Edit2: I remembered it came with a Rogers Sim card

Sounds like a stolen phone......
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What is the exact model # and baseband version in the settings - about my phone?
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If its a stock ROM, check the build.prop
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annoyingduck said:
What is the exact model # and baseband version in the settings - about my phone?
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The baseband is i9300 xxale8.
I just tried rooting it using SGS3 Toolkit, not sure where I went wrong, but It just displays "Samsung" before going black.
Edit: When did they make you also press the Home Button to go into download mode. That caused me some headache

Reflash stock ROM maybe?
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Somcom3X said:
Reflash stock ROM maybe?
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Trying that now. In download mode, it shows that the current binary is custom and system status is official. I'm searching how to turn the binary back to official. Do you know?

Nope. Sorry! It usually is branded in build.prop
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Whereis404 said:
I just got a SGS3 today, but I am not sure which provider it is from (Verison, AT&T...). I picked it up from a friend, and not from a store. I believe it was from Bell, but I am not too sure.
Is there a way I can find out the provider? So far, I see that you need to know your provider to make sure you don't brick your machine :/
Regards,
404
Edit: I haven't looked into it yet (I will after I finish editing) but do I need to know the provider to unlock the phone, or is that one quick method?
Edit2: I remembered it came with a Rogers Sim card
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I gotta ask...Did you flip it over and look at the backplate? Mine says verizon.

That is not a verizon baseband. Verizon begins with I535...not sure what provider uses that number because it appears to be the international variants baseband. Not sure though, but definitely not verizon
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Relentless D said:
I gotta ask...Did you flip it over and look at the backplate? Mine says verizon.
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Mine just says Samsung on it
annoyingduck said:
That is not a verizon baseband. Verizon begins with I535...not sure what provider uses that number because it appears to be the international variants baseband. Not sure though, but definitely not verizon
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Didn't expect it to be from Verison, but I didn't expect it to be from the others as well, and I had to post this somewhere

I9300 sounds like an international phone so you most likely have the gsm international version... but im not gonna lie... the op makes it sound like its a stolen phone :silly:

Stryker1297 said:
I9300 sounds like an international phone but im not gonna lie... the op makes it sound like its a stolen phone :silly: so you most likely have the gsm international version...
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A friend of mines relative works for a phone company, so I got it through them. I hope that doesn't make it sound sketchy :/
My old SGS2 was actually stolen from me I wish the IMEI number was printed on the box so that I could trace it

You have the international version. It is not tied to a carrier the same way the US versions are and has a separate forum.
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couldnt you just look at the battery cover?

Atrix 2 unlock help

Hey guys. Ive looked before asking and cant find a answer. So im asking here and hope this is the right place. I bought a Motorola ATRIX 2. It is on att. I use Verizon. I need to unlock it so i can use on Verizon. I have rooted a aria and a inspire so not totally new to this. Is a root needed? Just lookin for a guide to unlock this for free or for cheap if a unlock code must be bought. Thx for the help!
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Ok so i got it unlocked. I called att and gave them the imei number and she gave me the code free. I bought a fresh sim card from Verizon and put in it. Now verizon wont activate the sim card. I cant figure out how to get my phone number on the sim. I was using a iphone 4 that didn't. Have a sim is why i bought a fresh sim. How do u guys get unlocked phones to work on verizon?
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dough_boy said:
Ok so i got it unlocked. I called att and gave them the imei number and she gave me the code free. I bought a fresh sim card from Verizon and put in it. Now verizon wont activate the sim card. I cant figure out how to get my phone number on the sim. I was using a iphone 4 that didn't. Have a sim is why i bought a fresh sim. How do u guys get unlocked phones to work on verizon?
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Verizon is CDMA, AT&T is a GSM network....so....it's not gonna work
(as far as I'm aware)