I'm doing this for a coworker, his phone is permanently locked (code has been entered 10 times in the unlocking screen), it's the koodo version (if it makes any difference). Is there anything to do with that?
MatLax said:
I'm doing this for a coworker, his phone is permanently locked (code has been entered 10 times in the unlocking screen), it's the koodo version (if it makes any difference). Is there anything to do with that?
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I believe this is how it goes:
1) 3 tries to unlock using the SIM code
2) After 3 fails, you have 10 tries to unlock using a PUK code (must call provider for that)
3) After 10 fails, your SIM card is locked permanently.
To get into the phone after those 10 fails, try turning on the phone without the SIM card. I believe putting the phone into airplane mode may also do the trick. But as for the SIM card, it might be locked permanently.
sweetnsour said:
I believe this is how it goes:
1) 3 tries to unlock using the SIM code
2) After 3 fails, you have 10 tries to unlock using a PUK code (must call provider for that)
3) After 10 fails, your SIM card is locked permanently.
To get into the phone after those 10 fails, try turning on the phone without the SIM card. I believe putting the phone into airplane mode may also do the trick. But as for the SIM card, it might be locked permanently.
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Sadly with this phone there's only the 10 tries, there isn't a second option to unlock it (no pop-up when a bad SIM is inserted, only #2945#*500# to access the hidden menu). I'll be going to a place specialized in unlocking cellphones, if they have LGTool I know they're able to do something with that... What a stupid thing to put on the phones, what do the manufacturer cares if the phone is unlocked?
Hi, was you able to solve the problem? I had the same problem with LG V60!
Nehmea said:
Hi, was you able to solve the problem? I had the same problem with LG V60!
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Same here
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Ok so i tried the unlocking method 1 for my sensation and found my 8 digit unlocking code, however when i put in any other sim card rather than the one the phone is locked to is says no sim card in phone so i have no way of inputing the unlock code.
Any ideas?
Thanks in Advance
i think it states in the unlock thread that it wont work with ALL sensations
Thanks for the reply, yes for some people method 1 just shows a date, but mine gave me the 8 digit unlock code.
The problem is the phone is locked to Meteor but when i insert any other sim then a Meteor one it says no sim card in phone, it should ask to enter the 8 digit network unlock code which it doesn't because its not recognising the sim card for some reason.
mine too, not detect the sim card..
Did you solved the problem?
regards
manu2009 said:
Ok so i tried the unlocking method 1 for my sensation and found my 8 digit unlocking code, however when i put in any other sim card rather than the one the phone is locked to is says no sim card in phone so i have no way of inputing the unlock code.
Any ideas?
Thanks in Advance
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Did you put the code in with the meteor sim inserted?
you could always just flash another ROM and that should fix the issue, I know it's a bit drastic but if you really want to use another carrier...
Psychoticus said:
Did you put the code in with the meteor sim inserted?
you could always just flash another ROM and that should fix the issue, I know it's a bit drastic but if you really want to use another carrier...
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Sorry for only replying now, still not resolved, how would i put the code in with the meteor sim in it?
Ive already tried changing the rom and tried the method 2 unlock but it still won't recognise any other sims apart from meteor ones.
Is it possible to use the Inspire without a sim card on WIFI for internet and email?
Every Android phone I have ever used has allowed me to "use" the phone without a sim card, but the inspire has a pop up message saying:
phone options
unable to detect your sim card.
Please make sure that your sim
card is properly inserted and
restart your phone.
The only two options that I have are "shut phone down" or "restart", and I have been unable to find a way past this message to use this as a wifi only device.
jeffiphone said:
Is it possible to use the Inspire without a sim card on WIFI for internet and email?
Every Android phone I have ever used has allowed me to "use" the phone without a sim card, but the inspire has a pop up message saying:
phone options
unable to detect your sim card.
Please make sure that your sim
card is properly inserted and
restart your phone.
The only two options that I have are "shut phone down" or "restart", and I have been unable to find a way past this message to use this as a wifi only device.
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I've done it many times no problem
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jeffiphone said:
Is it possible to use the Inspire without a sim card on WIFI for internet and email?
Every Android phone I have ever used has allowed me to "use" the phone without a sim card, but the inspire has a pop up message saying:
phone options
unable to detect your sim card.
Please make sure that your sim
card is properly inserted and
restart your phone.
The only two options that I have are "shut phone down" or "restart", and I have been unable to find a way past this message to use this as a wifi only device.
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You should have not an issue to do that....make sure that there's no SIM in the phone or you won't be able to use it. With no sim on it u can access the phone and use WI FI and mail with no problems at all...I am currently using it no sim at all...
theres no sim in it, yet i keep getting that same message....tried rebooting the phone and everything.
jeffiphone said:
theres no sim in it, yet i keep getting that same message....tried rebooting the phone and everything.
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That is weird...I have been using my Inspire with no sim for more than a month...Is your phone rooted? maybe try a different rom...
No its stock.
jeffiphone said:
No its stock.
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Have u entered wrong unlock code a few time? that will lock the sim...Maybe u can try rooting and gaining S-OFF to see what happens...of course is your choice, but the Hack Kit will give u simunlock...it should work after that.
glevitan said:
Have u entered wrong unlock code a few time? that will lock the sim...Maybe u can try rooting and gaining S-OFF to see what happens...of course is your choice, but the Hack Kit will give u simunlock...it should work after that.
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I actually just picked this phone up via a trade so my wife could try Android out, so all I can say is that I haven't entered the wrong unlock code as I haven't attempted to unlock it.
Thanks for the help, though, I appreciate it.
yeah easy way is just to run the ace hack kit...it will unlock and root it...THEN you shouldn't have no problem of running it without sim card...very simple and easy to do too
Hi everyone, i followed a tut here and managed to get my unlock code but when i power off and on my phone many times it never ask for the unlock code, and it does not read my "vodafone" sim...
any way i can force to enter the unlock code??
joey_W said:
Hi everyone, i followed a tut here and managed to get my unlock code but when i power off and on my phone many times it never ask for the unlock code, and it does not read my "vodafone" sim...
any way i can force to enter the unlock code??
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Try a different (non-AT&T/Rogers) SIM for starters...
I recall a "No SIM" method kicking around, I just have to remember it.
UPDATE: From offsite...
If your phone does not ask for the unlock code:
1. Turn on the phone with original Sim card or without Sim card
2. Enter #7465625*638*NCK/Network#
The phone is now unlocked.
If your phone does not ask for the unlock code:
1. Turn on the phone with a foreign (Unaccepted) Sim card
2. Then enter the following sequence:
#0199*Unfreeze/Defreeze#
#0111*NCK/Network#
#0121*SCK/Subprovider#
#0133*SPCK/Provider#
The phone is now unlocked.
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According to the phone specs versus the Vodaphone frequencies, you may be stuck with 2G as well.
i cant dial any of those because i always get the same msg " no network available"
joey_W said:
i cant dial any of those because i always get the same msg " no network available"
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Yikes. Try without a SIM, and see if the message (including the lockscreen msg) is any different.
You may have a bent or broken pin in the SIM tray...
I found a j700t1 a little while ago. I noticed that there's no SIM card in it so I don't know what to do with it. I have a couple old MetroPCS sims from older phones but I doubt that would help any. I want to unlock it so I can sign it up to Cricket but from what I check there is no way to do it without having the account info and etc.
So does anyone know of a way I can unlock the phone?
I don't think you can unlock it otherwise than using the device unlock, unless your device asks for the network codes.
Perform these steps and check what does it asks you to do:
1. Insert a non-accepted SIM card in the phone (check if your new SIM Card is activated, if not contact your Mobile Operator in order to activate it).
2. Turn ON your phone and wait for it to load
3. Read the message displayed
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Also, check your device IMEI on the T-mobile db to see if there are any issues with it
https://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx
I have a S8+ which is network sim locked to 3 (Sweden). Is there a way to unlock it and still run stock rom? i prefer not running a custom rom.
i already tried unlocking using https://www.samsungsimunlock.com/ without success...
im getting the message :
SIM Network Unlock PIN
Even though the unlock code i ordered from the above page said its permanently unlocked
djxtc said:
im getting the message :
SIM Network Unlock PIN
Even though the unlock code i ordered from the above page said its permanently unlocked
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First, this is the correct message your phone should display and it should be unlocked by now.
However, there are a few things you could check:
1. Verify if the phone's IMEI is clean on websites like: http://imeipro.info
2. Remove any potential Region Lock (if your phone hasn't been used before, place a 5 min call with an accepted SIM card).
3. What message did you receive after inserting the code?
djxtc said:
I have a S8+ which is network sim locked to 3 (Sweden). Is there a way to unlock it and still run stock rom? i prefer not running a custom rom.
i already tried unlocking using https://www.samsungsimunlock.com/ without success...
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