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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

Never SIM unlocked a phone before

I purchased a SIM unlock code from cellunlocker and I have a question. Can I unlock the phone without a "foreign" SIM? I don't know anyone with T-Mobile so I can't "borrow a SIM.

Why do you want the phone unlocked if you don't have another carrier's sim card?
Anyway, cellunlocker (at least for my old phone) emailed me directions along with the code. IIRC, I stuck my AT&T sim (I was using a T-mobile phone and going to AT&T) into my phone and it came up with a message saying that the phone was locked. On that screen I just needed to enter the special number they provided and it worked.

ECEXCURSION said:
Why do you want the phone unlocked if you don't have another carrier's sim card?
Anyway, cellunlocker (at least for my old phone) emailed me directions along with the code. IIRC, I stuck my AT&T sim (I was using a T-mobile phone and going to AT&T) into my phone and it came up with a message saying that the phone was locked. On that screen I just needed to enter the special number they provided and it worked.
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because I'm traveling. I was hoping to do the unlock ahead of time

I don't think it will give you the prompt without putting a different sim in. That's the only time I've ever seen the option.
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OK thanks.

Just trim down a old sim. Worked for me.
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I used my old Verizon sim
You can go to a store and buy a micro sim just to do this, its like 5 bucks
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I cut an old t-mobile sim card. Instructions are all over youtube.
I used this guy on ebay and had the unlock code in minutes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320953427019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2677wt_1397

Thanks for all the information. Very helpful.

Is it a perment unlock or temporary

farhaat2007 said:
Is it a perment unlock or temporary
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permanent

I had a skyrocket and tried to unlock it via their instructions but it would always give me an error. The only way i unlocked it was inserting a sprint international sim into it and then and only then would the phone ask me for a unlock code
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Go to tmobile store borrow a sim from them. They wont mind lol.
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Got it done.

TF300TL Sim Unlock Code

Hi,
I got my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TL from the US on the Black Friday Sale.
One of my friend got it for me from the US.
I preferred TF300TL because I wanted to use the Pad on the go with 3G.
There is one big problem which I am facing now.
The tablet won't take any other Sim Card apart from the one which came with it (An AT&T Sim Card).
It would ask for a "Sim Unlock Code" when some other Sim is inserted.
The AT&T Sim would register with one of my Domestic Service Providers on International Roaming mode.
There is also an application installed AT&T Communication Manager or something.
Can anyone of you help me around this problem.
Is there a way to unlock the Sim and use any other sim card.
Will rooting and removing the AT&T application help??

theguy2luk4 said:
Hi,
I got my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TL from the US on the Black Friday Sale.
One of my friend got it for me from the US.
I preferred TF300TL because I wanted to use the Pad on the go with 3G.
There is one big problem which I am facing now.
The tablet won't take any other Sim Card apart from the one which came with it (An AT&T Sim Card).
It would ask for a "Sim Unlock Code" when some other Sim is inserted.
The AT&T Sim would register with one of my Domestic Service Providers on International Roaming mode.
There is also an application installed AT&T Communication Manager or something.
Can anyone of you help me around this problem.
Is there a way to unlock the Sim and use any other sim card.
Will rooting and removing the AT&T application help??
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I can't answer your question. I have a suggestion not to delete the AT&T Communication Manager if you don't get another sim to work you are stuck. If you were rooted you could freeze the app and later unfreeze if needed. I use rom toolbox pro but it and anything that will delete or freeze needs root.
Maybe someone else can help with your current problem.
Good Luck!

If you bought the device outright, and didn't get one subsidized with a service contract, all you have to do is call up AT&T's customer service and they will give you the unlock code . Might have to call more than one to get someone that is competent, but trust me, it can be done

Sim Unlock for tf300t
I 've just received a USA virgin of Asus tf300t with AT&T utility. Unfortunately i live outside the states and in a bad need to connect through another sim card. I unlocked and rooted my device. I don't have the AT &T utility now , but still can't search any APN it gives me error when i do search for networks Automatically or manually. PLZ, can any one help in installing a new utility or fix for that problem??

ahmednasr67 said:
I 've just received a USA virgin of Asus tf300t with AT&T utility. Unfortunately i live outside the states and in a bad need to connect through another sim card. I unlocked and rooted my device. I don't have the AT &T utility now , but still can't search any APN it gives me error when i do search for networks Automatically or manually. PLZ, can any one help in installing a new utility or fix for that problem??
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I will assume that you have either the TF300TG or TF300 TL versions and NOT the WiFi only version (TF300T)
If your device is SIM unlocked go to the google play store and pay $1.39 for "APN Manager Pro" It will let you select or configure for almost any carrier's APN settings.

I have similar problem, can some help get the sim unlocked to be used in India
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Dell
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theguy2luk4 said:
Hi,
I got my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TL from the US on the Black Friday Sale.
One of my friend got it for me from the US.
I preferred TF300TL because I wanted to use the Pad on the go with 3G.
There is one big problem which I am facing now.
The tablet won't take any other Sim Card apart from the one which came with it (An AT&T Sim Card).
It would ask for a "Sim Unlock Code" when some other Sim is inserted.
The AT&T Sim would register with one of my Domestic Service Providers on International Roaming mode.
There is also an application installed AT&T Communication Manager or something.
Can anyone of you help me around this problem.
Is there a way to unlock the Sim and use any other sim card.
Will rooting and removing the AT&T application help??
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Is it TF300TG or TL, because L is LTE and G is 3G lol
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Hey. Just wondering if anyone has solved how to get the TF300TL sim unlocked. I bought it outright from B&H and I tried calling up at&t multiple times for an unlock code, but every time they say there is no unlock code available.
Finally managed to speak with a supervisor who told me that this tablet is at&t exclusive and there is no way to get it unlocked even if I paid full price for it.
Anyone else have this issue or have a way for me to unlock it?
Just to clarify, I'm looking to sim unlock for use with a different carrier, not unlock the bootloader.
Thanks
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aussie88 said:
Hey. Just wondering if anyone has solved how to get the TF300TL sim unlocked. I bought it outright from B&H and I tried calling up at&t multiple times for an unlock code, but every time they say there is no unlock code available.
Finally managed to speak with a supervisor who told me that this tablet is at&t exclusive and there is no way to get it unlocked even if I paid full price for it.
Anyone else have this issue or have a way for me to unlock it?
Just to clarify, I'm looking to sim unlock for use with a different carrier, not unlock the bootloader.
Thanks
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I'm looking for it as well but with no results

Same here...

aussie88 said:
Hey. Just wondering if anyone has solved how to get the TF300TL sim unlocked. I bought it outright from B&H and I tried calling up at&t multiple times for an unlock code, but every time they say there is no unlock code available.
Finally managed to speak with a supervisor who told me that this tablet is at&t exclusive and there is no way to get it unlocked even if I paid full price for it.
Anyone else have this issue or have a way for me to unlock it?
Just to clarify, I'm looking to sim unlock for use with a different carrier, not unlock the bootloader.
Thanks
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Return it.
Sent from magical jelly bean.

Cellunlockdepot.com says they can do it for $5.99 USD. Full refund if they cant. Has anyone tried one of these type services? I use AT&T so have no desire to unlock mine.

davidusr said:
Cellunlockdepot.com says they can do it for $5.99 USD. Full refund if they cant. Has anyone tried one of these type services? I use AT&T so have no desire to unlock mine.
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Tried a few of those. All of them said they couldnt do it and to try again in a month or 2.
Might be some out there that can, but not that I've come across.
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I would be willing to grab a hex dump of some of my files. If someone here has the skills they could compare my files to other people's locked TF300TL's and possibly come up with an editing solution.

SnoopyII said:
I would be willing to grab a hex dump of some of my files. If someone here has the skills they could compare my files to other people's locked TF300TL's and possibly come up with an editing solution.
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I'm willing to do that too but... AFAIK info about simlock is locked somewhere on not accessible memory. Since asus did the tricky job with update preventing to do any nvflash backup etc. 'hidden' memory is no longer accessible... Correct me if i'm wrong.

szulco said:
I'm willing to do that too but... AFAIK info about simlock is locked somewhere on not accessible memory. Since asus did the tricky job with update preventing to do any nvflash backup etc. 'hidden' memory is no longer accessible... Correct me if i'm wrong.
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Oh okay. I didn't know that. Samsung conveniently leaves it in a folder that you can edit/replace files to unlock most GSM Galaxy tabs with.

I got ATT to unlock mine by calling in

AT&T Provided Unlock Code (?!)
juostaus said:
I got ATT to unlock mine by calling in
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Please provide detailed description of how you accomplished that ! I've tried phoning them multiple times, escalated a couple levels and was told that 'the manufacturer' couldn't provide them the unlock code for my IMEI. I tried contacting Asus and was told I needed to go through AT&T.
Thanks,
Steven.

Submitted and unlock form, they said no. I called them and said...
1) I'm recording this call
2) (got employee info)
3) cited court order that they must unlock devices that meet the criteria
4) explained that asus has given them the unlock codes and said I had a call recording of asus saying this.
5) explained that I would call every 3 days until they unlocked it
on my 4th call they said it would be unlocked. Received MSG from [email protected] with unlock code.
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Has anyone figured out how to unlock there Gs6

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I just bought an unlock code I'll need during a trip for $9. Can't get much better than that. (haven't tested it yet)
It could be months before someone releases a free method.

meboy said:
I just bought an unlock code I'll need during a trip for $9. Can't get much better than that. (haven't tested it yet)
It could be months before someone releases a free method.
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Who did you buy the unlock code from? Thanks
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Edit:
First person fell through and refunded.
Ended up getting one from Ebay for $12. Confirmed code working now.
Depending on your carrier, the prices may differ.

meboy said:
Edit:
First person fell through and refunded.
Ended up getting one from Ebay for $12. Confirmed code working now.
Depending on your carrier, the prices may differ.
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Where did you buy it? Can you tell me? I want to buy too..

If you're up for it, flashing Metro pcs firmware onto Tmobile variant is said to work. When unlocked, you can flash back onto the Tmobile firmware. I'm not brave enough to try...I have 14 days left so I can unlock
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metinrecepi said:
Where did you buy it? Can you tell me? I want to buy too..
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Just do a search on Ebay for..
"Galaxy S6 unlock code" and your carrier
The auction was for my carrier.
You'll have to find yours.

you need to flash it to metropcs firmware, then request the unlockcode, i use cellunlocker.net, use all usa carriers because if you request for t-mobile it going to say not elegible to unlock. once you got the code, follow this:
1: power off your device
2: put a non accepted sim
3: turn on your device
4: put it the unlock code
once you got unlocked don't flash again to t-mobile because it gonna blocked again.
hope this help you.

Yesterday I unlocked my phone using network unlock code. I got it from Getunlocked.com. Their service is fast and they provide me the unlock code and unfreeze code. Before approaching them I tried two different providers but they couldnt able to find out the unlock code for me.
The process is simple
1. Put a new sim Card
2. Switch on the phone
3. It will ask you for network unlock code
Enter network unlock code
4. Will give you a message network unlock successful
* If that doesnt work then you may need unfreeze code
1) Restart the phone with the new SIM Card inserted
2) You should be prompted for an unlock code
3) Enter this DEFREEZE code: xxxxxxxx and press unlock
4) The phone will display “Network Unlock Request Unsuccessful”
5) Enter the NETWORK Code: XXXXXXXX and press unlock
6) Phone should display “Network Unlock Successful”

How much bloatware is on Metro?
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rjayflo said:
How much bloatware is on Metro?
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Little to none. They're not at&t.