Hi, I live outside the US and I'm planning to purchase a HTC One X+ 64GB (AT&T). Is it possible to activate this device outside the US without an AT&T sim? And to unlock it later to use it with another carrier outside the US? Thanks a lot.:fingers-crossed:
decerca said:
Hi, I live outside the US and I'm planning to purchase a HTC One X+ 64GB (AT&T). Is it possible to activate this device outside the US without an AT&T sim? And to unlock it later to use it with another carrier outside the US? Thanks a lot.:fingers-crossed:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056499
How did you miss the sticky..
As mentioned, this forum is only for the One X (dual core version), and the X+ is a completely different device, hardware wise. You'll likely find a better answer in the proper forum.
But while I'm not 100% on this, I think the AT&T activation process is just to get the phone working on their network and the correct AT&T account. I don't think its required to power on the device. You should be able to turn it on just fine, insert another carrier's SIM, and enter in the proper SIM unlock code.
Buying AT&T devices for use overseas seems to be somewhat common on here. So perhaps somebody can chime in with some first-hand experience.
With that said thread closed.
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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...
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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?
Hey everyone,
I will be traveling to Italy this summer for several weeks and am interested in using the phone for emergency calls within the country.
I understand there are prepaid sim cards sold within Italy however the phone must be unlocked in order to use another carrier's sim card.
So to sum it up, is it possible to unlock the HTC One X to be used abroad and if so, where do you guys recommend I unlock it? Is it possible to do it on your own?
This will be my first time unlocking so yes I hate myself.
On a side note I had an At&t sales associate tell me that I won't be able to unlock the HTC One X until six months upon activation and also that international sim cards won't fit into the HTC One X. I'm guessing neither of those are true but what do you think?
Can't unlock the AT&T phone yet. You'll have to borrow/rent another phone. Sorry.
Err... I was speaking about unlocking the bootloader, which isn't even relevant to your question. I'm going to sleep.
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There is currently no way to SIM unlock yourself (for the typical user). Many paid unlocking services are failing to unlock the AT&T ONe X so far, but apparently, the service on the following post can do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25758468&postcount=2
I have no personal knowledge of this particular service, and cannot vouch for them. Read the whole thread if you want more info.
I saw something similar on another post "htcsource. com/2012/05/how-to-sim-unlock-the-att-htc-one-x-for-free " where you can get a code generated for free through At&t but I am not sure if that will totally work out.
There are also a bunch of sites that claim to provide a code as well but they don't look too reliable and have several comments claiming the codes did not work.
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I saw something similar on another post "htcsource. com/2012/05/how-to-sim-unlock-the-att-htc-one-x-for-free " where you can get a code generated for free through At&t but I am not sure if that will totally work out.
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AT&T will not supply SIM unlock codes for any "exclusive" phones for a period of 10 months after the phone's release, and I think that includes the One X. And the article mistakenly said "you must have an account in good standing (60 days of active service with a pre-paid account)" but it should say post paid.
I think the 10-month exclusivity period is what the sales associate was attempting to refer to.
You can try to call AT&T and ask. I'm guessing they won't give it to you, but if you call, let us know the results.
Also, according to the following webpage, any European carrier that has the iPhone will also have MicroSIMs. So they should have them in Italy, but it wouldn't hurt to do a little more research on this.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/8578-micro-sim-card-availability-europe.html
I have an att one x and I'm headed to Europe. Is it possible at all to get my phone to work there, or would I have to have the international version?
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Roaming on AT&T or using a local carrier SIM (such as a prepaid)?
If using a local SIM, you will need to SIM unlock the phone. Folks on here have had success with a couple online paid SIM unlock services for about $11. I don't think all the services have the ability to unlock our particular phone, only a certain services could do it when it was being discussed a month or so ago. Just browse or search for the thread discussing SIM unlock or using the phone on T-Mobile, and you will find the particular unlock service/websites that work.
Roaming on AT&T is really pricey, but I do it when travelling on business, as I just charge it to my work. If you intend to do this, you need to call AT&T customer service (611 on your phone) before you go and setup international roaming. Its not activated by default, and you have to do it by phone (can't do it online).
Either way, the phone will work just fine in Europe, both voice/EDGE and 3G. Most places in Europe use GSM 900 and 1800 MHz for voice and EDGE, and HSPA/UMTS 2100 MHz for 3G. All of which are fully compatible with the AT&T One X. I was just in Germany, and both voice and 3G data were working fine on this phone.
If you want to verify the bands used in the particular country (or countries) you are travelling to, you can look here:
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
Thanks for the response. I tried to call att and they said the phone was not able to be unlocked. I ended up buying an unlock code on eBay, for anyone else who is interested. It was only 5 dollars and now I am able to run a sim from any network. Thanks again for the info!
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Thanks for the response. I tried to call att and they said the phone was not able to be unlocked.
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AT&T will not provide the SIM unlock code until 10 months after a phone's release. You also have to be a postpaid account holder in good standing for at least 90 days.
Also be aware that whatever local carrier you intend to use, will have to be one that has micro-SIMs available (or you can cut them using tools or guides available online, if you care to try it). Micro-SIMs are getting more common, as more new devices have them. But wouldn't hurt to do a bit of checking before your trip.
I tried searching for reputable sites to do this but cannot find any. Should any eBay listing do? ($2-3).
Is there a way to unlock and check if the phone is unlocked without having another SIM? I want to do this for proactive purposes before my trip and do not have access to another carrier's microSIM.
You need another carrier's sim unfortunately. At least that's what others have said.
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I guess I will have to take my chances with the unlock code and keep it in hand until I get another SIM card, was thinking it was as simple as unlocking a BlackBerry.
:crying: Hello all,
As the title states the question is whether AT&T can identify the One X as a "smart phone" by inserting the dumbphone SIM, if it comes from Rogers network. There is another thread that speaks of using MediaNet to get unlimited data by using a NON-AT&T phone (see thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446373). But thats not my intent here.
My reason for asking is that I want to give my son the One X to use on his "dumbphone" plan for just text and talk, NO data except through wi-fi. It seems that using the above method would work since they apparently can't identify the IMEI as a smartphone because it came from another carrier. Will this work?? Someone must have done this already.
I'm also searching for a place to buy the Rogers version. I already bought the AT&T upgrade One X to sell on E-bay and use the money to purchase the Rogers version.
Again - Just looking to use the One X on AT&T with no data plan by basically "hiding" the IMEI from them and inserting the dumbphone SIM.
How 'bout it ?? any help appreciated!
Thanks,
joe
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:crying: Hello all,
As the title states the question is whether AT&T can identify the One X as a "smart phone" by inserting the dumbphone SIM, if it comes from Rogers network. There is another thread that speaks of using MediaNet to get unlimited data by using a NON-AT&T phone (see thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446373). But thats not my intent here.
My reason for asking is that I want to give my son the One X to use on his "dumbphone" plan for just text and talk, NO data except through wi-fi. It seems that using the above method would work since they apparently can't identify the IMEI as a smartphone because it came from another carrier. Will this work?? Someone must have done this already.
I'm also searching for a place to buy the Rogers version. I already bought the AT&T upgrade One X to sell on E-bay and use the money to purchase the Rogers version.
Again - Just looking to use the One X on AT&T with no data plan by basically "hiding" the IMEI from them and inserting the dumbphone SIM.
How 'bout it ?? any help appreciated!
Thanks,
joe
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For one, if you are using your upgrade to buy and sell a phone without using it, then I strongly recommend you buy an iPhone. Resale value is very high and they are super easy to move.
Second, if he will never use the data, why not just get an international quad core One X instead of trying to get the Rogers one, which is essentially the same as AT&T version?
Or just get a Nexus 4.
Initially you may be able to fool ATT with a out of service IMEI, but if your son tries to access 3g or 4g data I'd imagine ATT would automatically sign you up for the 3 GB plan.