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How to input unlock code for G2x

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First of all, you have to obtain unlocked code. You can obtain from T-Mobile if you passed 3 months after you requested last unlocked code, and the phone passed 14 days (30 days in CA) trial. It is recommended to request it through online chat to ensure it's 100% correct (you can obtain your IMEI by key in *#06# from dial. Make sure you triple-check it).
After you obtained your unlocked code, go to dialer (you don't have to have foreign SIM but it is recommended to test) and input
2945#*999#
(this method works with ANY LG GSM Android phone because #*xxx# is actually your phone model. For example, Optimus T is P509 then #*509# and G2x is P999 so #*999#)
Enter unlock code correctly. Once you verified everything is correct, you can press the button below, and the phone will reboot, then the phone is unlocked.
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Notice: you must with stock ROM in order to make it work. If you flashed it with custom ROM, use your Clockworkmod to backup your current ROM and install stock ROM (2.2 in order to root it).
After you successfully unlocked it, you can go to CWM and restore it back.

mingkee said:
(mod, please put it sticky for reference)
First of all, you have to obtain unlocked code. You can obtain from T-Mobile if you passed 3 months after you requested last unlocked code, and the phone passed 14 days (30 days in CA) trial. It is recommended to request it through online chat to ensure it's 100% correct (you can obtain your IMEI by key in *#06# from dial. Make sure you triple-check it).
After you obtained your unlocked code, go to dialer (you don't have to have foreign SIM but it is recommended to test) and input
2945#*999#
(this method works with ANY LG GSM Android phone because #*xxx# is actually your phone model. For example, Optimus T is P509 then #*509# and G2x is P999 so #*999#)
Enter unlock code correctly. Once you verified everything is correct, you can press the button below, and the phone will reboot, then the phone is unlocked.
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when i got my unlock code from tmobile i do it like i do any other phone.
power off
insert sim
power on
screen pops up insert code
put in code
unlocked

did tmobile ask you to fax them a receipt of your purchase of phone since u requested a unlock code or are you under contract.

charlieb620 said:
did tmobile ask you to fax them a receipt of your purchase of phone since u requested a unlock code or are you under contract.
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Nope.
All I have to do is to provide IMEI.

mingkee said:
Nope.
All I have to do is to provide IMEI.
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i did that and than inside my email they ask for verification of purchase.

charlieb620 said:
i did that and than inside my email they ask for verification of purchase.
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Did you purchase from corp store or from my t-mobile?
I wasn't asked for proof of purchase.

purchased from a tmobile store outright.

charlieb620 said:
purchased from a tmobile store outright.
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This is strange because I was not asked for receipt for the phones purchased from corp store or my t-mobile. It may be possible you didn't purchase under your phone number.

If you are in good standing, thet wouldn't ask you for anything. I bought my g2x off CL, and I got my unlock code through email with no problem whatsoever, got my code 8 hours after i've requested it.

sweet added to the sticky (rollup and forum).
Thanks,

Here is the instruction from T-Mobile. I asked for the unlock code through their web chatting and they send me the unlock code 8 hours later.
T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request
Sim Unlock Reference: xxxxxx
IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Unlock Code: XXXXXXXX
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Samsung device. Please be advised a non T-Mobile SIM card MUST be used to unlock this device.
- Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device on
- The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field.
- Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen).
- Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile.
- Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen.
- Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful".
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.

rukawa2k said:
Here is the instruction from T-Mobile. I asked for the unlock code through their web chatting and they send me the unlock code 8 hours later.
T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request
Sim Unlock Reference: xxxxxx
IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Unlock Code: XXXXXXXX
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Samsung device. Please be advised a non T-Mobile SIM card MUST be used to unlock this device.
- Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device on
- The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field.
- Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen).
- Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile.
- Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen.
- Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful".
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
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It didn't work on my Optimus T. I exactly followed the instruction but there's NO prompt when I put in old Wataniya (from Kuwait) SIM, so I did a search and found the working instruction.
It was used for Optimus P540, but I found it also works with Optimus T (change to 509) and G2x (change to 999) and I got an unlock prompt even with T-Mobile SIM.

Got my unlocked code from tmobile within 12hrs for my G2x that I purchased from ebay. All the lady ask for was the IMEI number.

do u noe the unlock code for phonetestmode or hiddenmenu?

Just wanted to say the OP was correct. I used the 2945#*999# to unlock my G2X and it worked perfectly. Only thing I should have known is that it won't work if you are on Wifi Calling. It needs a GSM signal to request the unlock.
P.S. I got the unlock code from unlockthatphone.com for $15. Took 12 hours to get it.

Wanted to say thanks for this thread. I chatted with a T-Mobile representative yesterday via the website and the request got sent in around 12:30 Eastern. Twenty-three hours later I had the code waiting in my inbox.
I decided to try an old, deactivated AT&T SIM I had in an old phone and it worked just fine to enter the unlock code. I would have used the Dialer method mentioned in the OP if that didn't work though, as I was able to get the unlock text box by entering the Dialer code as a test yesterday.
Thanks for the information, everyone!

I found this guide to be very helpful. I thank you as I am still waiting for my phone to arrive.

So unlocking does what? You can use it on ATT with what internet speeds? You can also use it in other countries to right? Whats the data speeds though?

ashton4life said:
So unlocking does what? You can use it on ATT with what internet speeds? You can also use it in other countries to right? Whats the data speeds though?
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You can use SIM from other carrier.

mingkee said:
(mod, please put it sticky for reference)
First of all, you have to obtain unlocked code. You can obtain from T-Mobile if you passed 3 months after you requested last unlocked code, and the phone passed 14 days (30 days in CA) trial. It is recommended to request it through online chat to ensure it's 100% correct (you can obtain your IMEI by key in *#06# from dial. Make sure you triple-check it).
After you obtained your unlocked code, go to dialer (you don't have to have foreign SIM but it is recommended to test) and input
2945#*999#
(this method works with ANY LG GSM Android phone because #*xxx# is actually your phone model. For example, Optimus T is P509 then #*509# and G2x is P999 so #*999#)
Enter unlock code correctly. Once you verified everything is correct, you can press the button below, and the phone will reboot, then the phone is unlocked.
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I got my unlock code from t-mobile. I put in an ATT SIM & nothing appeared - so I tried this method. What happens to me is my phone says "USSD code running..." and then it just sits there - never pops up anything for me to enter the unlock code.
I'm running CM7, so I'm wondering if I actually have to flash my phone back to stock just to unlock the damn thing - sure hope not..hahaha
Any suggestions anyone?
Thanks!

[Q] Samsung Prevail SPH-M820 Boost Mobile

Hi Guys,
I was wondering if there is any way to unlock my Samsung Prevail SPH-M820-BST Boost Mobile "Android 2.3.6" to work with any other CDMA network.
If there is any chance to unlock it whether it is software or hardware please advice.
Thanks in advance.

Best thing to do would be to post in the Q and A section, dude.

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ALFRAHI said:
Hi Guys,
I was wondering if there is any way to unlock my Samsung Prevail SPH-M820-BST Boost Mobile "Android 2.3.6" to work with any other CDMA network.
If there is any chance to unlock it whether it is software or hardware please advice.
Thanks in advance.
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First off you must obtain your MSL (Master Service Lock) number a six digit code unique inky to your phone. You can actually get that number through Boosts automated system 611 or by speaking to a customer service Rep. On your dial pad you'll want to enter ##3282# you'll see a dialog appear asking for your MSL number, enter it. To edit you'll. Have to enter it again. There is also ##33284# it asks for the MSL just enter 777468 (SPRINT) that's another menu. Also typing ##MSL NUMBER# allows you to change the MDN and other number. Just do a search on Sprint programming codes because they work and I've been a Boost Mobile customer since 2007.

The ##MSL# doesn't work on Galaxy Grand Prime. It just disappears as soon as you hit the last #.

Tell me the basics! Turn Sprint Galaxy S3 into Boost?

Please, tell me the basics, I am a newb.. IF I wanted to "flash" my Sprint phone which says (by Sprint) is "active on an account" and "not clean to activate," and make it another Sprint-based carrier like Boost Mobile, WHAT WOULD I DO???
What programs?
Do I need another phone? .........
Where do I do what?
I know you can plug your phone into your computer via USB but *then what!*
Thanks!

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Can anyone give me a general run-down of how this goes please? I honestly don't know what to do!

Bumping for those with the know-how. Is there a guide somewhere?

So... your phone locked on Sprint and you are want to unlock it and use with another mobile provider? If yes, please check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176719

mycodefab said:
So... your phone locked on Sprint and you are want to unlock it and use with another mobile provider? If yes, please check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176719
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I tried to dial the *#197328640# but all I have accessible on it is the Emergency Dialer and ANYTHING I put on it says "Is not an emergency number."
My phone boots to an OS, has Emergency Dialer only, then accepts no input.
Best way to flash it? As I assume that is what I may have to do? (It is a Sprint phone, am trying to get it off of Sprint and onto Boost or some other such network, as I bought it used and Sprint says it is active on an account)

LGOptimusVin112011 said:
I tried to dial the *#197328640# but all I have accessible on it is the Emergency Dialer and ANYTHING I put on it says "Is not an emergency number."
My phone boots to an OS, has Emergency Dialer only, then accepts no input.
Best way to flash it? As I assume that is what I may have to do? (It is a Sprint phone, am trying to get it off of Sprint and onto Boost or some other such network, as I bought it used and Sprint says it is active on an account)
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you should be able to use odin to flash it, but it doesn't remove the simlock, and the number you have to dial should automatically activate when you put in the last #, you don't need to press call. if it doesn't do anything without pressing call, it could be possible it doesn't recognize the code

Galaxy S8+ not prompting for unlock code

I have one galaxy s8 which was claimed to be unlocked b4 buying it,put in my sim and it's writing "invalid sim card,sim card not supported"if i go to settings and search for available networks,it will bring different networks but wont allow me to register on it.if i try to call...it will say "not registered on network"
I made an enquiry and they said if it is locked,it should prompt for an unlock code immediately i put my sim inside.even if i wana unlock again,d phone is not asking for any unlock code neither is it asking for unfreeze code.i also tried secret codes with it and it is not working #7465625*638#.it is a branded at&t phone

You may need to configure the APN for the new carrier manually. Go to settings, connections, mobile network, then APN (Access Point Names), select add and type in new APN settings.
However if that doesn't work, It may be hard locked. Meaning that an invalid sim unlock code was entered too many times. In my past experiences if it doesn't prompt you for the code when you enter a new sim card it is either hard locked or already unlocked and needs the APN settings configured. However after inserting a new sim card the phone would normally configure the APN automatically and only on occasion would I need to modify it to get data/text working properly.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

invalid sim card,sim card not supported means it is locked device, i would like to help you to unlock it if you're interested

I'm facing this same issue. When I got the phone I installed an unbranded firmware (XAA/XAA/ATT) and I've since upgrade to Oreo. I can't seem to restore an ATT firmware so I can be prompted to enter the unlock code. Any suggestions?

make sure you using non at&t sim and it must be an active sim card. submit an unlock request to at&t on their website or use an unlock service like attunlocker.us to get your code.

andykit said:
make sure you using non at&t sim and it must be an active sim card. submit an unlock request to at&t on their website or use an unlock service like attunlocker.us to get your code.
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The issue is there's no prompt to enter the unlock code.

is the SIM card active that you are using? what SIM is it?
markgm said:
The issue is there's no prompt to enter the unlock code.
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andykit said:
is the SIM card active that you are using? what SIM is it?
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Yes, it's a T-mobile SIM.

Sorry to necro, but does no one have a solution for this? I've seen plenty of threads such as this but very few solutions.

Necro double-post, I'm really asking for it...
First, you have to get an unlock code from the carrier. I had AT&T and it told me my phone was active under an account (previous owner). When you call AT&T and ask for an ulock they loop you to the website and you can't progress there, so you just have to ask for "customer service" twice and then get to the second level support. They can get you an 8 digit code for unlock. But I still never got prompted for the code and neither AT&T (5 calls), Cricket (3 calls), or xFinity (3 calls) could tell me how to get to the unlock screen. The following did it.
My solution was to use the following method, as found on https://www.tenorshare.com/samsung/samsung-unlock-code.html:
Step 1: Open the phone and type #7465625*638*# in the dialer.
Step 2: Then, it will ask for the Samsung Reset Code, it is an 8-digit code.
Step 3: Provide it and you will be done.

Any way to unlock network carrier

I have a S8+ (955F version) which is locked to 3 in sweden.
Is there any way to remove the network lock?
I've tried 2 different ROM's but both seem to have the lock there

djxtc said:
I have a S8+ (955F version) which is locked to 3 in sweden.
Is there any way to remove the network lock?
I've tried 2 different ROM's but both seem to have the lock there
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Usually the simplest way is to request an unlock code from your carrier, quite often carrier app will allow you to request the code.
Hope this helos

paul_59 said:
Usually the simplest way is to request an unlock code from your carrier, quite often carrier app will allow you to request the code.
Hope this helos
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Unfortunately ive been in touch with the carrier, however they claim that they cant find the phone in their database and still the phone is preloaded with their app and it only works with their SIM card.

Try a third party, you'll have to pay or there is a guy here who does it free in his free time so don't bug him.
Flashing any ROM like you've done won't do anything. The lock isn't in the ROM software.

What message does your phone reads when you insert a non-accepted SIM Card?
Does it ask you for anything or does it display a message?
Also, check your IMEI's status on imeipro.info to make sure it is not blacklisted.

RossTeagan said:
What message does your phone reads when you insert a non-accepted SIM Card?
Does it ask you for anything or does it display a message?
Also, check your IMEI's status on imeipro.info to make sure it is not blacklisted.
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It says:
"SIM Network Unlock PIN"
and then 2 buttons, Unlock or Dismiss.
Ive already checked , its not blacklisted. The device is brand new.

bmxmike said:
Try a third party, you'll have to pay or there is a guy here who does it free in his free time so don't bug him.
Flashing any ROM like you've done won't do anything. The lock isn't in the ROM software.
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Do you know who that guy is? I dont mind paying for it.
I already tried a third party who claims they will send an unlock code within 10-30 mins. They sent me an app and also an unlock code. The app itself shows that "the device is permanently unlocked" but its not and they dont answer anymore now.

djxtc said:
It says:
"SIM Network Unlock PIN"
and then 2 buttons, Unlock or Dismiss.
Ive already checked , its not blacklisted. The device is brand new.
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If your phone asks for SIM network unlock PIN, then you should be able to get the unlock code from any unlock code provider you find.
There is no need to install an app, you just need the 8 digits unlock code.

you can use https://www.unlockgsm.net website to unlock any network carrier.