all right. i'm very new here but i'm not really new in forum sites.
my problem is, i can;t unlock my galaxy s 4g( t-mobile locked)
i already found threads here that can help me, but one problem is.
i can't find where i should put the unlock code.
i even put another sim, not T-Mobile but a sim carrier from th philippines.
what can i do now? where should i put the unlock code.
i also found another solution by using galaxy s unlock by helroz.
but one problem is it always says that there is a problem in busybox
even though i have alredy installed busybox.
my pphone is already rooted. what shoul i do to SIM UNLOCK this phone.
i cant unlock it.
please HELP me.
i'd appreciate it much.
THANKS in advance.
poqi_ako said:
all right. i'm very new here but i'm not really new in forum sites.
my problem is, i can;t unlock my galaxy s 4g( t-mobile locked)
i already found threads here that can help me, but one problem is.
i can't find where i should put the unlock code.
i even put another sim, not T-Mobile but a sim carrier from th philippines.
what can i do now? where should i put the unlock code.
i also found another solution by using galaxy s unlock by helroz.
but one problem is it always says that there is a problem in busybox
even though i have alredy installed busybox.
my pphone is already rooted. what shoul i do to SIM UNLOCK this phone.
i cant unlock it.
please HELP me.
i'd appreciate it much.
THANKS in advance.
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Did you try inserting "a SIM card not attached to your current provider (e.g if you have T-mob use an ATT SIM CARD) and turn on your phone?" (credit sanfranx415 post) edit: maybe try a different gsm carrier in the same country you reside.
From what I have read and understand different versions of busybox will work or are compatible for different things (maybe somebody will tell me if that is not accurate).
Here is a video that might help.
Good luck!
Try contacting t mobile and tell them your going overseas for a few months and want to take your phone with you and is there a way to unlock it so it can be used in another country.
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When you insert the sim card and power up the phone, as you unlock it it should give you a network lock screen that only lets you use the phone after inputting the unlock code.
i try to change simcard in my phone(different network)
when it load to homescreen it doesnt have signal but the phone can read
my contact and messages that are already stored in that simcard
is my phone sim locked?
if not.how is that it dont have any signal?
The phone is branded or unbranded?
kualmente said:
The phone is branded or unbranded?
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what do you mean branded or unbranded?is it fake or orginal?
how do i know if it is branded?
i think its all original cause i alredy rooted it and flash it to 6.5.1 XE
when i search network and select the correct network for my simcard it says
"Your sim card does not allow a connection to this network"
and when i turn it to automatic select network it says
"Unable to connect to this newwork at this time.Please try again later"
what does that means
zedrix53 said:
when i search network and select the correct network for my simcard it says
"Your sim card does not allow a connection to this network"
and when i turn it to automatic select network it says
"Unable to connect to this newwork at this time.Please try again later"
what does that means
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Seems like you need to get an unlock code.
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Hey,
I've already got my SIm Unlock code (this guide helped me get it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233513 )
However when I placed my non-TMobile Sim, I don't get the "SIM Code" popup. This phone belongs to my godfather and he's not sure if he tried entering the code too many times when he tried to use an AT&T Sim.
How can I check if its permanently locked and/or force it to bring up the Sim code popup?
I'm rooted with S-OFF but still on the stock HTC rom.
Thanks.
Edit: I've done the Diag screen to Clean S58 Data and it's still not showing up.. :-/
Edit 2: Scratch the above. I did the Clean S58 data twice, and I got signal. My godfather will love this!
zedrix53 said:
what do you mean branded or unbranded?is it fake or orginal?
how do i know if it is branded?
i think its all original cause i alredy rooted it and flash it to 6.5.1 XE
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Branded or unbraded doesn't mean fake or original.
Branded = it came with your sim carrier (any logo of your carrier on it?)
Unbranded= means the opposit
If you have a branded phone, you can use only the sim of your carrier unless you unlock it.
This is why I asked. Good luck!
Nushio said:
Hey,
I've already got my SIm Unlock code (this guide helped me get it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233513 )
However when I placed my non-TMobile Sim, I don't get the "SIM Code" popup. This phone belongs to my godfather and he's not sure if he tried entering the code too many times when he tried to use an AT&T Sim.
How can I check if its permanently locked and/or force it to bring up the Sim code popup?
I'm rooted with S-OFF but still on the stock HTC rom.
Thanks.
Edit: I've done the Diag screen to Clean S58 Data and it's still not showing up.. :-/
Edit 2: Scratch the above. I did the Clean S58 data twice, and I got signal. My godfather will love this!
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i already did cleaning s58 twice but still have the same problem
kualmente said:
Branded or unbraded doesn't mean fake or original.
Branded = it came with your sim carrier (any logo of your carrier on it?)
Unbranded= means the opposit
If you have a branded phone, you can use only the sim of your carrier unless you unlock it.
This is why I asked. Good luck!
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i dont know if its branden.i just bought to a site here in the philippines.is there any other way to unlock this.i tried cleaning s58 and still no signal
it also doesnt ask for sim code.
I'm trying to unlock my HTC Inspire. I already have the code but all the directions I find say "Insert a non accepted SIM & reboot" I stick in a non AT&T SIm (Straight Talk SIM), reboot & nothing happens, no prompt. Is there another way to get to the SIM network unlock prompt?
There is no need to unlock for straight talk. If you picked the att compatible sim it will automatically recognize it and work. you just have to enter the apn for data
Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks! Thread moved.
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marsdta said:
There is no need to unlock for straight talk. If you picked the att compatible sim it will automatically recognize it and work. you just have to enter the apn for data
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Ahh, OK. Thanks. Though, I wish I would have known this before I bought my unlock code. But, it only cost me $7.50 so no biggie. I'll just save if for the future. Thanks again guys!
Hi guys,
I was thinking of buying my sister a code for unlocking her RAZR HD but many sites said the easiest way to check if a code is supported is to insert a SIM from a different carrier. If the phone asks for a SIM unlock code, the code will work. The problem with my sister's phone is that I tried two different SIMs (Movistar and AT&T) and it didn't asked for a code, just showed me a prompt that said the SIM was locked with a subsidy code and didn't offer a way to input anything, just a button to close this prompt.
Can I buy a code and do something to input so I can unlock it? I have searched for this phone and some people unlock it with codes bought from different site. The thing bothers me if that her phone doesn't ask for a code when a SIM from a different carrier is inserted.
I don't want to wast any money for a code that won't work because this particular phone (Telcel) won't ask for it.
Any suggestions, advice or ideas?
Thanks in advance.
ajua said:
Hi guys,
I was thinking of buying my sister a code for unlocking her RAZR HD but many sites said the easiest way to check if a code is supported is to insert a SIM from a different carrier. If the phone asks for a SIM unlock code, the code will work. The problem with my sister's phone is that I tried two different SIMs (Movistar and AT&T) and it didn't asked for a code, just showed me a prompt that said the SIM was locked with a subsidy code and didn't offer a way to input anything, just a button to close this prompt.
Can I buy a code and do something to input so I can unlock it? I have searched for this phone and some people unlock it with codes bought from different site. The thing bothers me if that her phone doesn't ask for a code when a SIM from a different carrier is inserted.
I don't want to wast any money for a code that won't work because this particular phone (Telcel) won't ask for it.
Any suggestions, advice or ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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Yeah I have the same problem with the Razr HD from Fido. I put in a foreign sim card in and it only says SIM is Perso Locked. Doesn't ask for any code or anything... cellunlocker suggested try to get the PUK code from the provider. I did and it didn't ask for anything either. Still looking for a way. If you find anything let me know too. Thanks.
EDIT: GOT IT WORKING !! Go To the Next page to see a solution. Or possible solution. In short You need to put a foreign LTE micro sim card. I repeat must be LTE micro sim
ynk3 said:
Yeah I have the same problem with the Razr HD from Fido. I put in a foreign sim card in and it only says SIM is Perso Locked. Doesn't ask for any code or anything... cellunlocker suggested try to get the PUK code from the provider. I did and it didn't ask for anything either. Still looking for a way. If you find anything let me know too. Thanks.
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Search the forums.
You don't need an unlock code.
You need to flash a new radio to get USA GSM.
tech_head said:
Search the forums.
You don't need an unlock code.
You need to flash a new radio to get USA GSM.
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I don't know how to flash on RSD lite because for some reason it doesn't show my phone just says fastboot and that's about it. no other information of the phone shows up. And when i tried flashing stock motorola it kept failing saying something about filename being too long.
Have you guys tried from the dialer
#073887*
or
#786074*
with a foreign SIM installed?
I think this might be a Jelly Bean problem, as I didn't have this when I unlocked my Rogers phone back in December.
danifunker said:
Have you guys tried from the dialer
#073887*
or
#786074*
with a foreign SIM installed?
I think this might be a Jelly Bean problem, as I didn't have this when I unlocked my Rogers phone back in December.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I tried it. but still no luck. Yours worked for ICS then right? So if i downgrade to ics ... I'll give it a try and come back.
ynk3 said:
Thanks for the suggestion. I tried it. but still no luck. Yours worked for ICS then right? So if i downgrade to ics ... I'll give it a try and come back.
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Mine is still on ICS. I'll try switching sims with my other phone thats on a different carrier´and let you know if it asks for an unlock code.
Edit: Phone doesn't ask for unlock code.
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pacoguevara said:
Mine is still on ICS. I'll try switching sims with my other phone thats on a different carrier´and let you know if it asks for an unlock code.
Edit: Phone doesn't ask for unlock code.
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Thanks that would help
ynk3 said:
Thanks that would help
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I'd been thinking about unlocking mine too, just hadn't got around to trying. If I find a way to do it that doesn't involve RSD lite I'll let you know.
I wonder... maybe it's because I am putting in a non LTE sim card... I'll try my sisters LTE Virgin Mobile Sim card when I get home.
ynk3 said:
I wonder... maybe it's because I am putting in a non LTE sim card... I'll try my sisters LTE Virgin Mobile Sim card when I get home.
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I'll try to ask my carrier directly how to get it unlocked, though they might refuse to answer since I'm still on contract.
ynk3 said:
I wonder... maybe it's because I am putting in a non LTE sim card... I'll try my sisters LTE Virgin Mobile Sim card when I get home.
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Try putting your phone into airplane mode when your regular SIM is installed then power it off. Afterwards put a foreign SIM into the device and power it back on. When the device starts fully take it out of airplane mode. Let me know what happens.
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Thanks, tried it but sadly didn't work. Didn't ask for any code. Here's a pic of all it says. Its where it says emergency calls only
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ynk3 said:
I wonder... maybe it's because I am putting in a non LTE sim card... I'll try my sisters LTE Virgin Mobile Sim card when I get home.
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SSUUUCCCCESSSSS !!!!
SO. Here is what I did ! ... I did a factory reset. ( I HIGHLY DOUBT YOU HAVE TO so try it with the following first and if it fails try it after a factory reset) the only difference this time is.. I PUt a foreign LTE micro sim card in and then it popped up !!! ... So guys who have this phone. please note. To get the Unlock code question you MUST put in an LTE Micro Sim card.
Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions!!! Very much appreciated. Loving the XDA community. I will also inform Cellunlocker about this so that they may specify that an Foreign LTE sim card is needed to get the unlock code query. and foreign obviously meaning one that is not your carrier.
Good luck guys and happy unlocking.
Also i have verified if the unlocking works. And it has !! Thanks a bunch again guys!
ynk3 said:
SSUUUCCCCESSSSS !!!!
SO. Here is what I did ! ... I did a factory reset. ( I HIGHLY DOUBT YOU HAVE TO so try it with the following first and if it fails try it after a factory reset) the only difference this time is.. I PUt a foreign LTE micro sim card in and then it popped up !!! ... So guys who have this phone. please note. To get the Unlock code question you MUST put in an LTE Micro Sim card.
Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions!!! Very much appreciated. Loving the XDA community. I will also inform Cellunlocker about this so that they may specify that an Foreign LTE sim card is needed to get the unlock code query. and foreign obviously meaning one that is not your carrier.
Good luck guys and happy unlocking.
Also i have verified if the unlocking works. And it has !! Thanks a bunch again guys!
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That's great! I'm glad there is a way to unlock this phone.
I have a question, though. Did you put the foreign LTE Micro SIM card after factory resetting it? Or did you do the reset with your carrier's SIM on it and put other carrier's card after that?
I bought a Movistar Micro SIM which supposedly is LTE without any luck before when I created this thread, but I will try to get other LTE Micro SIM to try again. If that doesn't work, I will do a factory reset after you answer the question about the order you put the SIM cards on your phone.
Thanks. I will keep you guys posted.
What did you do to unlock
I left my original sim card in when I did the factory reset. Then removed it and replaced it with a Virgin Mobile LTE sim card. It may be that the sim card you got wasn't LTE. But I could be wrong. Never the less do try it. If it isn't that, I'll keep looking for solutions.
Edit: Oh, I also forgot to add one thing. With my original LTE Micro sim I did do a sim unlock as well. On my carriers (Fido) website, Fido.ca, in the account section I was able to receive the PUK code. This might have helped with unlocking, not too sure. Get the PUK code from your carrier first. Then go to your sim lock under Settings>Security&Screen lock> Setup Sim card lock. select the first option, which says Lock sim card. Then input the wrong code 5 times I believe then it will ask for a PUK code. Insert the PUK code there and it should unlock the sim card. Once Again I don't know if this exactly helped but It was one of the things I did in my attempts to unlocked the phone.
ynk3 said:
I left my original sim card in when I did the factory reset. Then removed it and replaced it with a Virgin Mobile LTE sim card. It may be that the sim card you got wasn't LTE. But I could be wrong. Never the less do try it. If it isn't that, I'll keep looking for solutions.
Edit: Oh, I also forgot to add one thing. With my original LTE Micro sim I did do a sim unlock as well. On my carriers (Fido) website, Fido.ca, in the account section I was able to receive the PUK code. This might have helped with unlocking, not too sure. Get the PUK code from your carrier first. Then go to your sim lock under Settings>Security&Screen lock> Setup Sim card lock. select the first option, which says Lock sim card. Then input the wrong code 5 times I believe then it will ask for a PUK code. Insert the PUK code there and it should unlock the sim card. Once Again I don't know if this exactly helped but It was one of the things I did in my attempts to unlocked the phone.
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It seems weird that it had something to do with unlocking your carrier's SIM card. Nevertheles, I'm already trying to get an LTE SIM from a different carrier to try a factory reset and/or this PUK code sim unlock with my sister's carrier.
This solution is not for the same model but might work:
Get a RETAIL ROM (aka unbranded) that works for your phone ( e.g. Flash XT910 Brasil retail ROM over a XT910 Telcel ROM, both are latam so they work flawlessly), factory reset, wipe cache, then switch sim card.
I read it in another forum. Reason is unknown (or maybe it's a bussines reason) but trying to unlock carrier was possible using a retail version instead of telcel rom.
Yes its true
angrist said:
This solution is not for the same model but might work:
Get a RETAIL ROM (aka unbranded) that works for your phone ( e.g. Flash XT910 Brasil retail ROM over a XT910 Telcel ROM, both are latam so they work flawlessly), factory reset, wipe cache, then switch sim card.
I read it in another forum. Reason is unknown (or maybe it's a bussines reason) but trying to unlock carrier was possible using a retail version instead of telcel rom.
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I have a telcel HD, flashed retail brazil, an in the moment i insert a sim from att asked for unlock code.
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