Just wondering if anyone knew how long, after purchasing their phone, does the "IMEI database" get updated? I've been trying for about 3 weeks since the day I bought my One X to get it unlocked only to be told my code is unavailable.
I think it's dependent on your carrier, some carriers won't let you unlock your bootloader ala AT&T... I'm sure there are others but that seems to be the most popular
Which is why there's SuperCID tool
thejosh86 said:
I think it's dependent on your carrier, some carriers won't let you unlock your bootloader ala AT&T... I'm sure there are others but that seems to be the most popular
Which is why there's SuperCID tool
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He's talking about SIM unlock, not bootloader unlock.
As for the official SIM unlock for this phone, as far as I know, it can take up to 6 months before AT&T will allow you to unlock your phone, especially for a flagship phone like the HOX. I would search around and see if there are any cheap, pay-for SIM unlock solutions in the meantime.
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He's talking about SIM unlock, not bootloader unlock.
As for the official SIM unlock for this phone, as far as I know, it can take up to 6 months before AT&T will allow you to unlock your phone, especially for a flagship phone like the HOX. I would search around and see if there are any cheap, pay-for SIM unlock solutions in the meantime.
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$4-5 on eBay. Used to be $1-2.
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As for the official SIM unlock for this phone, as far as I know, it can take up to 6 months before AT&T will allow you to unlock your phone
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Per AT&T policy and a class action settlement, they will not provide a SIM unlock code for 10 months after a phone's release. You also need to be an account holder in good standing for at least 90 days.
If the OP is an AT&T customer, best bet is to use a paid unlock service. Folks on here have gotten the code from eBay and other online places for as low as $4.
Thanks to all who replied...I've called AT&T and they say they wont provide the unlock until November. I've tried EBay, cellunlocker, and countless others with all saying my code was not found. I read somewhere on here that it takes about a month for this so called "database" to get updated. Just wondering if there's any truth to that.
I've always gotten mine for free from AT&T directly, but never paid attention to how long into my ownership though. My question is how are the paid services guys doing it, and why hasn't an individual or group here (lots of collective brainpower) reverse engineered the process and make a killing at half the cost?
I bought my phone July 1, and AT&T told me that they would not unlock it until December. My account has been in good standing for years, but they just won't do it. If you look on their support site, they claim that if the phone is new and exclusive that they won't unlock it for up to 10 months.
I wasn't able to get my Skyrocket unlocked from them either. Way easier to just put out a couple extra dollars and get the code online. Luckily the first eBay unlocker I tried had the code and it only cost me $2.
rbrugman said:
I bought my phone July 1, and AT&T told me that they would not unlock it until December. My account has been in good standing for years, but they just won't do it. If you look on their support site, they claim that if the phone is new and exclusive that they won't unlock it for up to 10 months.
I wasn't able to get my Skyrocket unlocked from them either. Way easier to just put out a couple extra dollars and get the code online. Luckily the first eBay unlocker I tried had the code and it only cost me $2.
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Do you remember which unlocker you purchased the code from? Was is it for the SR or the HOX? I've tried Unlockfusion from eBay and got nothing.
PRmemo83 said:
Do you remember which unlocker you purchased the code from? Was is it for the SR or the HOX? I've tried Unlockfusion from eBay and got nothing.
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cellunlockworld11 was the seller. I looked and they currently don't have the listing up anymore. Transaction went really well. Paid my $2.89 via paypal and I had my unlock code within 5 minutes.
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Anyone know how to unlock the Captivate once it's rooted? Or do I need to buy a code from one of those sites? Thanks.
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Anyone know how to unlock the Captivate once it's rooted? Or do I need to buy a code from one of those sites? Thanks.
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Did'nt they pass some law or loose some class action suit, after 90 days in good standing or something like that AT&T has to give you the unlocked code... The only exception I think was the Iphone, something about thats apple's terms to unlock or not....
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=9533
You're in the same boat as me. I bought one today knowing it was locked and might not have a code available for a few weeks from one of the "usual" places.
If you did like I did and bought it legit from an AT&T store, there's a chance you can call up AT&T tomorrow (what I'm trying) and get it unlocked all proper like. Otherwise, you may be in for a bit of a wait.
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Did'nt they pass some law or loose some class action suit, after 90 days in good standing or something like that AT&T has to give you the unlocked code... The only exception I think was the Iphone, something about thats apple's terms to unlock or not....
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Problem is I bought it outright from Best Buy today to use on Rogers in Canada, so I don't have an ATT account. I thought the unlock would be relatively painless.
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You're in the same boat as me. I bought one today knowing it was locked and might not have a code available for a few weeks from one of the "usual" places.
If you did like I did and bought it legit from an AT&T store, there's a chance you can call up AT&T tomorrow (what I'm trying) and get it unlocked all proper like. Otherwise, you may be in for a bit of a wait.
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There's a guy in Burnaby who says it can unlock it using a cable, not a code. Going there tomorrow. Will let you know.
jentech said:
There's a guy in Burnaby who says it can unlock it using a cable, not a code. Going there tomorrow. Will let you know.
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Please do.
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Please do.
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..and likewise let me know how you make out with AT&T.
Yeah me too. One reason I'm hesitating to buy it is that it's sim locked to AT&T. Since I also travel to other countries, I really need a totally unlocked phone. Please let us know how it turns out.
Phoned AT&T this morning and was told that the Captivate cannot be unlocked, at least not right now.
I called back (sometimes that helps) and chatted with another rep. and was told that AT&T has a 10 month exclusivity to the Samsung Captivate, and there would be no unlock until then.
10 months?? exclusive?? Get a clue AT&T, this thing is available on every major network, and unlocked on most.
If you don't have a post-paid AT&T account, you will get no help from AT&T for this unlock.
But most AT&T reps have no clue what it is. You have to explain to them. But only if you meet the qualification (post-paid, at least 90 days etc.).
can someone check this?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-i897-captivate-unlock-code-p-59175.html
http://cellunlocker.net/blog/2010/06/29/how-to-unlock-samsung-captivate/
DarkVasyaK said:
can someone check this?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-i897-captivate-unlock-code-p-59175.html
http://cellunlocker.net/blog/2010/06/29/how-to-unlock-samsung-captivate/
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Yeah unlockallcellular is a legit site.
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Yeah unlockallcellular is a legit site.
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so, it works?
I'll find out shortly...I did an order with Unlockallcellular a few minutes ago.
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I'll find out shortly...I did an order with Unlockallcellular a few minutes ago.
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I've tried the second one and they came back with 'no code found', and refunded my money.
I also phoned AT&T with my brother's account info and they told me 'can't unlock the phone for 10 months due to it's an AT&T exclusive phone'.
I called AT&T as I have a Premier Account with International calling and always get a subsidy sim unlock, but they were unable to find the unlock code. It seems that these are not available yet. AT&T might be blocking them for a while since the phone is so new.
Tried www.cellunlocker.net/www.unlockcodesource.com and they could not find a code for my phone either. Just ordered from www.unlockallcellular.com. Lets see how that goes.
For some reason, my IMEI ends with /2 after the usual 15 numbers. Anyone know why?
same here, 16 digits/2
My order with unlockallcellular.com is showing as Generating Code... at the moment.
Not getting my hopes up at this point though.
Order is still pending, but they have updated their website, the Captivate is now listed as Not Available.
Bummer.
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AT&T / Cingular - US $7.99 NO 6 to 24 Hrs
Keep us posted if you find anything. I'm waiting on my phone (I'm out of the country too). Hopefully they figure things out in the next week or so. Hope I don't just end up with an expensive new toy...
I am starting to think that this has something to do with our weird IMEI's that end with /02. Maybe some new sim lock feature that Samsung and AT&T have come up with to prevent unlocking. Does anyone know the Vibrant and Galaxy S IMEI formats? Do the have 15 digits and the /02?
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Hello
I recently purchased a Samsung Focus from the US.
How do I unlock the device so that I can use it in my home network ?
I searched the forums and the only solution seems to buy unlock code from a eBay seller.
Is there any other better/cheaper alternative ?
Also what will this ChevronWP7 tool do ? Its just to unlock so that I can install external apps not via the Microsoft Marketplace ?
I am a .NET developer and would like to explore the WP7 features and build few apps.
So in that case is it recommended that I apply the ChevronWP7 patch ?
TIA.
Did you pay full price for the Phone? i think at&t should provide it for free, unless its a Exclusive device, then you need to go Ebay
actually i got it from a seller in eBay. He said its without contract but not unlocked.
So if I contact AT&T will they give the unlock code ?
the one seller in eBay who provides these unlock codes charges too much now $42.
How good is this FastGSM anyone tried ? searched on youtube too.
Infact that youtube video comes first when you search for "unlock samsung focus"
Any one tried that ?
vic_msn said:
actually i got it from a seller in eBay. He said its without contract but not unlocked.
So if I contact AT&T will they give the unlock code ?
the one seller in eBay who provides these unlock codes charges too much now $42.
How good is this FastGSM anyone tried ? searched on youtube too.
Infact that youtube video comes first when you search for "unlock samsung focus"
Any one tried that ?
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Just contact AT&T and ask for the code,,,they will give it to you free
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Just contact AT&T and ask for the code,,,they will give it to you free
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oh great..in that case what details I need to provide them to get the code ?
TIA.
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oh great..in that case what details I need to provide them to get the code ?
TIA.
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The phone must be ATT branded, otherwise it may not be in their database.
You need the IMEI of the phone, press *#06# and it will display. You also need to have their service for over 90 days (Go Phone is fine.) When asked for a reason tell them your going abroad (I say England or China) and want to use a local sim card. The process can take awhile. You likely need a non ATT sim card to enter the code.
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The phone must be ATT branded, otherwise it may not be in their database.
You need the IMEI of the phone, press *#06# and it will display. You also need to have their service for over 90 days (Go Phone is fine.) When asked for a reason tell them your going abroad (I say England or China) and want to use a local sim card. The process can take awhile. You likely need a non ATT sim card to enter the code.
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yes the phone is AT&T branded. But I haven't used their services.
Is it possible for a current AT&T customer to get the code for this phone ?
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yes the phone is AT&T branded. But I haven't used their services.
Is it possible for a current AT&T customer to get the code for this phone ?
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If your a new to them then no, you need to wait 90 days. If you have been an active customer over 90 days they will give you one unlock code a year. You do not need to have used that phone with them 90 days to get the code, its just that you need to be a customer for at least 90 days.
Its cheaper not to take a contract and just go with an eBay code if you plan to use another service.
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If your a new to them then no, you need to wait 90 days. If you have been an active customer over 90 days they will give you one unlock code a year. You do not need to have used that phone with them 90 days to get the code, its just that you need to be a customer for at least 90 days.
Its cheaper not to take a contract and just go with an eBay code if you plan to use another service.
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my relative in the US has been a using a iPhone for a long time from AT&T with contract. So in that case I should be able to get a unlock code from AT&T ?
TIA.
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my relative in the US has been a using a iPhone for a long time from AT&T with contract. So in that case I should be able to get a unlock code from AT&T ?
TIA.
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I would think so. Give him the phones info and have him call, once he has the code and gives it to you, you just need to slip in a non ATT sim and it should ask for the code.
what about debrand? i got a quantum, and i live in italy...the network works, but very badly...i can only reach 3g and no hspa at all, in places where usually i had good signal with my omnia 7..so i need to debrand to make everything better. the problem is that the phone switch always between gsm and 3g and the battery drains very quickly...
I'm afraid they will not give you the code for Samsung even if you tell themthat you leave the States. Regarding Focus S they could give it, I didn't try after being turned down with iPhone. After looking for it since November 7th, I have unlocked with these guys: http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-focus-s-unlock.
15 minutes very fast
Unlock my Samsung galaxy S with unlockcode4u.com
I have unlocked my Samsung galaxy S with this site unlockcode4u.com. Simple and quick. If I made a video I could have had my money refunded. Fully Recommended!
Hi guys,
I've tried all the major unlockers online and could not get an unlock code. Has anyone had any luck?
Has anyone been able to this? I'm stuck with my n9 until I can get this puppy unlocked.
Call up T-Mobile and they probably will
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Hi guys,
I've tried all the major unlockers online and could not get an unlock code. Has anyone had any luck?
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eBay has codes for like $15
Got a code through a great guy on ebay, LOCKPOP.
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T-mobile refuses to give me a code as I am not a customer in good standing, every unlocker comes back with nothing - the code just cannot be found. If someone here is with T-mobile USA and gets me an unlock code, ill pay pal 30 bucks no problem. Email me at [email protected] or message me here, any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Its probably because its new. Wait a few weeks and they'll have em
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Have you tried HTC SIM Unlock? http://www.htcsimunlock.com/#oid=1096_1
They list the HTC One S and I've used them several times with no issues.
cellunlocker.net worked for T-Mobile USA One S
Call T-Mobile
Just call up T-Mobile. They will shoot an e-mail to HTC and intern forward you the code with in 3 days.
Josh-
ricosuaveishere said:
Just call up T-Mobile. They will shoot an e-mail to HTC and intern forward you the code with in 3 days.
Josh-
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I'm curious, what reason do you give for needing to unlock?
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cellunlocker.net worked for T-Mobile USA One S
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Yeah I was about to post I saw this video of them successfully unlocking One Tmo S....
http://cellphoneforums.net/htc/t342...-code-use-other-networks-htc-one-s-phone.html
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I'm curious, what reason do you give for needing to unlock?
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I have unlocked several phones through T-Mobile customer service. I simply tell them I am travelling oversees and need to use a GSM sim card from an oversees provider. Usually I would receive a response within a few days, but have seen 24 hour turnaround times before. The official name for the code is "subsidy unlock code" -at least at ATT they called it that. I think the only limitation is that TMOUS will only unlock 1 phone within a 90 day period per phone line or something like that. Good luck.
I tried to get an HTC One S code from Cellunlocker.net and it initially came back "not found" as they said its too new so try back a week later. I waited a week and a half and the code came back and it worked. Film it and you can get it for free sometimes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVdFXFMca6Q
mine also said couldn't find
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Got a code through a great guy on ebay, LOCKPOP.
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I'm interested in unlocking this phone for a canadian network, wind. How long did it take to receive the code?
About 3 days, he was the only guy who could unlock it for me.
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I'm curious, what reason do you give for needing to unlock?
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Usually tell them you are traveling abroad and need it unlocked to use another sim card while you are over there. I have had several phones unlocked that way.
I have also just said "I need my phone unlocked for personal reasons" and generally they do not follow up with a why.
Telus is now offering the Blue/gray. Not sure if that would be any easier though.
Oreellyfool said:
Usually tell them you are traveling abroad and need it unlocked to use another sim card while you are over there. I have had several phones unlocked that way.
I have also just said "I need my phone unlocked for personal reasons" and generally they do not follow up with a why.
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Yeah, I work for T-Mobile in tech care and we don't care what the reason is really. You can do it for any reason at all as long as your account is eligible. I don't remember all the requirements but the major ones are these:
active account for at least 40 days (might be 45)
not delinquent, nothing past due on your account
not received another subsidy unlock code in the last 90 days for that phone line
There are other things they will check also, but those are the major points we look at. It's real easy though, we just ask for your IMEI and and email address and fill out an electronic form that goes to a department that gets sim unlock codes from the manufacturers. You will usually get an email with unlock code and instructions within 48 hours.
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Got a code through a great guy on ebay, LOCKPOP.
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Can you please give their email here. THanks !
Not via manufacture unlock code but rather software unlock. My Note 8 is still being paid off so AT&T won't give me the unlock code and I'm headed to Germany next week. I'd rather not go the eBay route.
Don't know about the software unlock on this phone, but I got my unlock code from a vendor that I used multiple times for $25. Unlocked mine a couple of days ago.
de2000 said:
Don't know about the software unlock on this phone, but I got my unlock code from a vendor that I used multiple times for $25. Unlocked mine a couple of days ago.
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What vendor did you use for the unlock
Yeah, what vendor did you use? Message me please to share. Thanks
I don't know if it is against the rules to post vendors here. If it is, I apologize ahead of time.
cellunlocker
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I ended up using a guy off eBay, he seemed reputable and had his WhatsApp contact info in the eBay ad so that made it easier to reach out to him. Cost me $13.99 and my AT&T Note 8 is fully SIM unlocked.. problem is I tried to activate it on Sprint and since it apparently still has a balance on it they couldn't add it to inventory.. quite the pain in the ass.
Does AT&T unlock the phone for free after 14 days of ownership?
I had bought my s8 from Best Buy and completed the unlock form on the at&t site 15 days after purchase and got the unlock code within 2 days.
11 days to go for my Note 8, i will let you know
As far as I know, you have to pay off the phone first before they will unlock it. I unlocked my previous AT&T phone that way.
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As far as I know, you have to pay off the phone first before they will unlock it. I unlocked my previous AT&T phone that way.
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If you get it from Samsung who do you go to for the unlock Samsung or At&T?
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If you get it from Samsung who do you go to for the unlock Samsung or At&T?
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If it's an AT&T phone you can go on the att site and do the unlock after 14 days of ownership. At least if you paid the phone in full
FrenchJo67 said:
If it's an AT&T phone you can go on the att site and do the unlock after 14 days of ownership. At least if you paid the phone in full
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Thanks. 14 days sucks but I'm really in no rush since It's paid for.
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Thanks. 14 days sucks but I'm really in no rush since It's paid for.
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Yeah, I was lucky enough to get my Note8 on September 12th. I put in my unlock request at around 10am today and got my unlock code at 1pm. So they were at least super quick doing it.
Here's a bit of a tip:
If you don't have another carrier sim to put in after you get your unlock code you can just dial this #7465625*638*# and it will ask you for the Network Code. Type in the digits AT&T gave you and it'll say unlocked once successfully entered.
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If it's an AT&T phone you can go on the att site and do the unlock after 14 days of ownership. At least if you paid the phone in full
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i got the code now what? The instructions say contact manufacturer for additional questions. Its a ATT note 8 paid in full from samsung.
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i got the code now what? The instructions say contact manufacturer for additional questions. Its a ATT note 8 paid in full from samsung.
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If you have a SIM card from another provider put in your phone and it will ask you for the unlock code.
If not, look at the thread just above, someone was explaining that you can do it by typing a combination of numbers on you phone dialer
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If you have a SIM card from another provider put in your phone and it will ask you for the unlock code.
If not, look at the thread just above, someone was explaining that you can do it by typing a combination of numbers on you phone dialer
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Thanks for that info. I haven't had my note 8 for the 14 days but it is paid in full. ATT provided the code within the hour.
I jumped on the S21+ T-Mobile variant as it was offered with extra $100 off, cheaper than unlocked. I assumed the phone would be able to be used on any carrier since it would be fully paid off. But inserting my Verizon sim, I'm greeted with it saying the sim is unlocked and a reason code 132. Anyone have any ideas on what's going on, what I should try, or just return for unlocked version?
Try calling T-Mobile for the unlock code. I thought phones in the US weren't locked anymore or maybe they won't be in the future. Good luck!
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Try calling T-Mobile for the unlock code. I thought phones in the US weren't locked anymore or maybe they won't be in the future. Good luck!
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Thanks. I'm working with T-Mobile now, and they have suggested that I make a T-Mobile account then try to unlock it. Hoping all goes well
T-Mobile can't even *see* the phone to unlock it if it isn't attached to a T-Mobile SIM, so they won't be able to unlock it (nevermind willing) without that. If you can get one in there, you might be able to use 'team of experts' through Facebook or Twitter and have them unlock it, they're pretty good about working around normal limitations when you explain situations to them. We were able to get a still on EIP iPhone unlocked when we were in the Philippines by letting the TES agent know we were wanting to put a local SIM in, I would hope they'd be willing to work with you if you let them know you didn't realize it would be locked.
Will eat into your $100 discount some, though, with the risk that they tell you it still has to be active on T-Mobile for 45 days. I've always had good luck with them, they seem to be more capable of independent thought than a normal call-center person, provided you're calm with them.
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T-Mobile can't even *see* the phone to unlock it if it isn't attached to a T-Mobile SIM, so they won't be able to unlock it (nevermind willing) without that. If you can get one in there, you might be able to use 'team of experts' through Facebook or Twitter and have them unlock it, they're pretty good about working around normal limitations when you explain situations to them. We were able to get a still on EIP iPhone unlocked when we were in the Philippines by letting the TES agent know we were wanting to put a local SIM in, I would hope they'd be willing to work with you if you let them know you didn't realize it would be locked.
Will eat into your $100 discount some, though, with the risk that they tell you it still has to be active on T-Mobile for 45 days. I've always had good luck with them, they seem to be more capable of independent thought than a normal call-center person, provided you're calm with them.
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@lakersfan29
Were you ever able to solve this? I have exact same thing going on with a Galaxy Tab S7+ that was bought directly from Samsung. Thought was too be unlocked but it's locked to TMobile. Strange thing is 3 different stories from 3 different TMobile reps. Phone can't be locked since you bought from manufacturer. Yes we can unlock it. And no we're can't unlock it until you've spent over $100 with prepaid fees lol.
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@lakersfan29
Were you ever able to solve this? I have exact same thing going on with a Galaxy Tab S7+ that was bought directly from Samsung. Thought was too be unlocked but it's locked to TMobile. Strange thing is 3 different stories from 3 different TMobile reps. Phone can't be locked since you bought from manufacturer. Yes we can unlock it. And no we're can't unlock it until you've spent over $100 with prepaid fees lol.
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Yes. Actually it was pretty straightforward, I sent a message to tmobile T-Force on twitter and I provided my imei and they said it would take up to 72 hours to unlock. And they followed up with me notifying that it should have been unlocked. It works, using service on verizon now
Was it @TMobileHelp that you actually tweeted
Download tmobile device unlock app from playstore and try unlocking.
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Yes. Actually it was pretty straightforward, I sent a message to tmobile T-Force on twitter and I provided my imei and they said it would take up to 72 hours to unlock. And they followed up with me notifying that it should have been unlocked. It works, using service on verizon now
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So thank you for the suggestion. The Twitter TMobile contact was the secret. After hours on the phone with T-Mobile support (and without being super critical they were just NOT very knowledgeable .... I think I knew more than they did) the Twitter alternative was quick and easy. They added the IMEI to their system and I was unlocked in less than 24 hours.