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Hey guys, any ideas how to fully unlock(SIM) SGS II SK SHG-i727? I got mine and need to switch to TMob. Share and help others.....
Call att and ask for unlock code or pay an unlocking service
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Call att and ask for unlock code or pay an unlocking service
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AT&T is a bunch of asshats and won't give us the unlock code.... haha.
I'm going to try calling Samsung tomorrow, and see if they'll do it.
I believe it's federal law now, they have to give you the unlock code. Assuming the purchase was legit.
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Android__Fanboy said:
I believe it's federal law now, they have to give you the unlock code. Assuming the purchase was legit.
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Well, the purchase was legit, the cost... I kinda tricked Amazon lawl.
They say they don't have it, bunch of lying..... Oi.
Yeah, i've heard of them doing that before... good luck
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Cellunlock.net can unlock it. They unlocked mine. You might be better off selling your skyrocket and getting the T mobile SGS II. I used a T mobile SIM to unlock my skyrocket after getting the code and I do not think you get hspa speeds for data, I think it was EDGE if I remember. The voice worked fine.
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Isnt there a manual DIY way to unlock the Skyrocket? I have searched and searched and searched and only thing i turn up is...'goto cellunlocker.com'. Those guys charge a whopping 30 dollars for this.
There are numerous methods and tools for other S2 variants...but nothing for this one?
Hasnt anyone found it yet? Surely it cant be that difficult.
You do know they will give you the code as long as your account is in good standing and it also depends on the age of your account. I've been with this **** company for 5 yrs now. Anytime I've asked I've never been denied.
Take it they didn't make the mistake of having the unlock code on the phone this time like they did for the Captivate...?
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I have been with AT&T for 5 years now. They say this device has exclusive contract with AT&T and cannot be unlocked, period. They forwarded my application to the device unlock team with no results whatsoever. They just denied me the code.
I tried various unlocking sites (cellunlocker, cellunlock, ebay, unlockunit) and all of them keep saying 'Samsung Unlock Code database is delayed'. Strange but that is what they keep saying.
Got refunded from cellunlocker and unlockunit. I just placed an order with cellunlock since they have this 50% off thing going on, so thought $7.50 is not bad at all for another try.
i tried cellunlock.net and they still havent sent me my code and its been more than 72 hours
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i tried cellunlock.net and they still havent sent me my code and its been more than 72 hours
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Looks like I tried almost all avenues. Anyone looking for a quick, instant code - don't get your hopes high (anytime soon at least). Samsung global database is experiencing delays/issues (their words)!
kkiran said:
Looks like I tried almost all avenues. Anyone looking for a quick, instant code - don't get your hopes high (anytime soon at least). Samsung global database is experiencing delays/issues (their words)!
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Hey....any update on the whole unlocking business? Kkiran, did you get the code from the site you said was have delays....?
i have been sitting with a locked SR for days now. no luck...
Btw, check out the T989 development thread for a post on unlocking the T989..there seems to be some activity happening there about the filesystem.
kkiran said:
I have been with AT&T for 5 years now. They say this device has exclusive contract with AT&T and cannot be unlocked, period. They forwarded my application to the device unlock team with no results whatsoever. They just denied me the code.
I tried various unlocking sites (cellunlocker, cellunlock, ebay, unlockunit) and all of them keep saying 'Samsung Unlock Code database is delayed'. Strange but that is what they keep saying.
Got refunded from cellunlocker and unlockunit. I just placed an order with cellunlock since they have this 50% off thing going on, so thought $7.50 is not bad at all for another try.
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did u ever get feedback from the site?
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did u ever get feedback from the site?
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I placed order yesterday and it was cancelled today for unavailability of the code from ATT.
They said they need to retrieve it from Samsung's database and the cost will go up.
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I believe it's federal law now, they have to give you the unlock code. Assuming the purchase was legit.
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I am currently working for an ISP/Cell Provider in Ontario and we have been told MANY different things by many different companies and customers. Our CFO recently found the truth behind this. This goes for Canada AND USA.
The only reason that your Cell provider HAS to give you your unlock code is:
-if you FULLY purchase the phone out right (pay the $500+)
or
-if you are on a contract, at the end of the contract, they BY LAW have to give you the unlock code.
Some providers will give them away when the customer asks but that is generally an agent not knowing better or really not caring about their job.
The best way is to pay the $10 and get the unlock code.
I used http://cellunlockednow.com. It took about 6-8 hours to get the code and was $10.99 CAD.
Hope this helps.
ceasee said:
I am currently working for an ISP/Cell Provider in Ontario and we have been told MANY different things by many different companies and customers. Our CFO recently found the truth behind this. This goes for Canada AND USA.
The only reason that your Cell provider HAS to give you your unlock code is:
-if you FULLY purchase the phone out right (pay the $500+)
or
-if you are on a contract, at the end of the contract, they BY LAW have to give you the unlock code.
Some providers will give them away when the customer asks but that is generally an agent not knowing better or really not caring about their job.
The best way is to pay the $10 and get the unlock code.
I used http://cellunlockednow.com. It took about 6-8 hours to get the code and was $10.99 CAD.
Hope this helps.
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That's correct!
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waterpass said:
Hey guys, any ideas how to fully unlock(SIM) SGS II SK SHG-i727? I got mine and need to switch to TMob. Share and help others.....
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Well you can try http://www.cellunlocker.net/ I used it and got the unlock code in 2 hours in both of my skyrockets I dunno if was luck but this site worked for me pretty well. Also if you want to get HSPA+/3g on T-mobiles network try to test these modems from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825 Good Luck.
You guys should talk to hassoon2000 about unlocking phones he's usually in the amaze forum.
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You'll need an unlock code, which you'll need to purchase. There are a bunch of reliable sites, I got mine from www.cellunlocker.net
there is no way we can do it for free ???
No one here has posted a mod or script to do it for free, and the question has come up many times. But I'm sure it's possible and maybe no one's really tried hard enough.
It's my understanding that if you live in the US and have AT&T you can get a free unlock code from them, but a lot of users have reported that they give you a hard time before they give it to you.
I'm just mentioning this because maybe it's the reason that there hasn't been a high demand here for a sim unlock mod.
Please lost back here if you do find a free way.
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Is there a similar unlock method like the HTC One S where the secret is hidden in the root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491
I remember reading about a hex edit for the cappy. Maybe someone who is interested could look it up and see how different our nv_data is and see if the same principal applies. I might take the task on when I decide to reactivate it on a new carrier.
No free method.
You could try Kachmann ...check this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313867&page=5
skrambled said:
You'll need an unlock code, which you'll need to purchase. There are a bunch of reliable sites, I got mine from www.cellunlocker.net
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That's where I got mine. Easy ordering, and I got my code within about 30 minutes, as opposed to the 1-5 hours they quoted me.
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AT&T told me that becasue the Skyrocket is exclusive with AT&T a free unlock code is unavailable.
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AT&T told me that becasue the Skyrocket is exclusive with AT&T a free unlock code is unavailable.
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Tell them you are moving to Canada for 6 months, and want to use it with Rogers.
I just got off the chat with AT&T They said they can not unlock my phone because I am in contract. I told them I bought it out right, then they wanted proof of purchase. I yelled at them a little then they said I would have to call samsung to get the code. The reason for that is a updated policy.
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I just got off the chat with AT&T They said they can not unlock my phone because I am in contract. I told them I bought it out right, then they wanted proof of purchase. I yelled at them a little then they said I would have to call samsung to get the code. The reason for that is a updated policy.
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I just got off the line with AT&T and they told me that codes are not available at all for the Skyrocket. Some line about Samsung being under agreement with AT&T and they haven't released the codes to AT&T yet. I smell the distinct aroma of bovine fecal matter on that one...
I think I will be calling them back soon and yelling at them a little bit.... It's amazing how often that seems to work when you're calling customer support and they're being belligerent....
EDIT: Well, got back on the line with them, and now they want my receipt. I bought the phone a year ago. If I have the receipt, there is no telling where it would be. A whole lot of run around.
I spent a week trying to unlock my skyrocket for free, gave up walked into a flea market, walked out 15 minutes later and $25 lighter.
Yes, you can unlock it for free through AT&T. I was able to do it. It is a pain, but it will work. You need to use the online help, ask for a supervisor, and ask for a "OKCQSubsidyUnlock" case to be opened.
See post #39 in this thread (actually, read the whole thread):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385353&highlight=unlock
They asked for a proof of purchase (and gave me only 48 hours to fax it to them. I bought this phone in February, and I no longer have any idea whatsoever where the receipt is. So no joy for me.
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KaoticEvil said:
They asked for a proof of purchase (and gave me only 48 hours to fax it to them. I bought this phone in February, and I no longer have any idea whatsoever where the receipt is. So no joy for me.
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I paid for the unlock, USD25.00 got my unlock code in about 5 hours. I think it was www cellunlocker net
Yeah, I've been thinking about just buying a code. The only thing that still ties my phone to being an AT&T device is the network lock. How Kong did it take you to get the code?
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KaoticEvil said:
Yeah, I've been thinking about just buying a code. The only thing that still ties my phone to being an AT&T device is the network lock. How Kong did it take you to get the code?
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It doesn't take long. An hour or two
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I tried to get a code from AT&T and they would have given it to me but said it wasn't available for SR. I have heard that though that if you push hard enough they will give it to you. I don't know. I use Straight Talk now and I absolutely LOVE it. You can get an ATT sim card from them and you don't need to unlock. I have tried several pre-paid networks and they have been by far the best.
I agree, I've had straight talk for over a year using my Nokia SIM and this is my third android phone using the work around. No problems what so ever. Just plop in my e-71 SIM and put in the new apn and I'm good to go. I've never had to unlock any phone.
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http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/10/samsung-brings-out-galaxy-s-iii-developer-edition-for-verizon/
Would like to see how this is going to work
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we need to combine all 4-5 threads currently on this topic lol.
This is a bad move. Why not release a fully dev-able phone from the start like other carriers? The $599 price tag would only drive devs away and who would buy a carrier locked phone at full price when they can get the int version at maybe the same price that can be used on any carriers and has a better developer community?
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That's crazy. This whole locked boot loader thing is a mess.
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This is a bad move. Why not release a fully dev-able phone from the start like other carriers? The $599 price tag would only drive devs away and who would buy a carrier locked phone at full price when they can get the int version at maybe the same price that can be used on any carriers and has a better developer community?
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Because the international version won't work on Verizon's CDMA network.
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I'm hoping that this whole thing is just to get money out of the lazy modders, our locked bootloaders can be (and will be) cracked with more work compared to the developer's version.
Just hoping that's all it boils down to.
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I'm hoping that this whole thing is just to get money out of the lazy modders, our locked bootloaders can be (and will be) cracked with more work compared to the developer's version.
Just hoping that's all it boils down to.
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I'm wondering if the locked Verizon S3 might be forgotten and left in the dust if most developers and power users get the unlocked version to avoid the hassle.
Friend couldn't pay his bill on Verizon and is looking to sell off his RAZR maxx HD as a result. Branded ESN due to lack of payment. I'm interested in buying it off him but only if I'm able to activate it. I was wondering if anyone knew of a safe and LEGAL way of clearing/fixing the branded ESN.
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You'd probably have to contact Verizon and or Motorola
it is all up to VZ, it has nothing to do with Rola:laugh:
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You'd probably have to contact Verizon and or Motorola
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Friend couldn't pay his bill on Verizon and is looking to sell off his RAZR maxx HD as a result. Branded ESN due to lack of payment. I'm interested in buying it off him but only if I'm able to activate it. I was wondering if anyone knew of a safe and LEGAL way of clearing/fixing the branded ESN.
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If you want to get the devices release. Your going to have to do a couple of things.
If services is suspended,
1. Your friend need to call them and set up a promise to pay on the bill. You need to set that up to get the devices cut back on to completed a en change. (The promise to pay is going to need a checking account. You can purchase a PayPal Prepaid card and give them the banking information.
2. Once you have the first one completed, then find an older phone or something that you can complete a esn change and that will release the devices.
If the devices is still activate,
1. Call Verizon and tell them you want to do a esn change on that number.
That should do it for you my friend.
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Need to get my hands on the Moto X Play. Anyone able to get one from sasktel in canada? They seem to be the cheapest out there with the option to buy the device outright from a store.
Please let me know asap
Thanks guys and gals!
You might want to hold on there. From what I've read, all the Canadian devices are network locked...
Telus says theirs are carrier locked
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from what I gather, your best bet for acquiring a USA GSM compatible and unlocked Moto X Play is to go with one from Brazil with model number XT1536. The question now is how to get one from that country and not pay too much extra fees for it. On a side note, I noticed all the Canadian carriers seem to carry the 16GB model only. i know memory is expandable but i'd prefer more onboard storage due to faster read/write access plus better memory chips used vs. your typical microsd card.
They're carrier locked but from what a Bell representative told me, you can pay them 50 (unlocking fee) and then you can unlock the phone yourself / other people to get it to work outside the carrier.
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from what I gather, your best bet for acquiring a USA GSM compatible and unlocked Moto X Play is to go with one from Brazil with model number XT1536. The question now is how to get one from that country and not pay too much extra fees for it. On a side note, I noticed all the Canadian carriers seem to carry the 16GB model only. i know memory is expandable but i'd prefer more onboard storage due to faster read/write access plus better memory chips used vs. your typical microsd card.
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Hey thanks for the heads up man. i thought the brazilian one was also compatible but wanted to see if canada was easier. If it unlocked from brazil it may be a better buy.
Real problem is that conversion really sucks... $300 usd for the one from canada and $400 usd for the one from brazil
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Hey thanks for the heads up man. i thought the brazilian one was also compatible but wanted to see if canada was easier. If it unlocked from brazil it may be a better buy.
Real problem is that conversion really sucks... $300 usd for the one from canada and $400 usd for the one from brazil
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If you want- I can get you the one from Canada- I noticed you were in NYC which isn't too far from where I am- it is $449+tax CAD + $50 unlocking fee + whatever shipping would be to you.
Let me know! I had to go through so much trouble to get one even though I'm already in Canada already ahha- but no regrets at all! Awesome phone.
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If you want- I can get you the one from Canada- I noticed you were in NYC which isn't too far from where I am- it is $449+tax CAD + $50 unlocking fee + whatever shipping would be to you.
Let me know! I had to go through so much trouble to get one even though I'm already in Canada already ahha- but no regrets at all! Awesome phone.
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Hey thanks so much for the offer! I spoke to my warehouse in Canada... I'm in logistics. They said they should be able to ship the phone for em after I buy it. I'm looking into if I can get more then 1 phone... If anyone else wants one
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PrincessBoaa said:
If you want- I can get you the one from Canada- I noticed you were in NYC which isn't too far from where I am- it is $449+tax CAD + $50 unlocking fee + whatever shipping would be to you.
Let me know! I had to go through so much trouble to get one even though I'm already in Canada already ahha- but no regrets at all! Awesome phone.
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Hey thanks so much for the offer! I spoke to my warehouse in Canada... I'm in logistics. They said they should be able to ship the phone for em after I buy it. I'm looking into if I can get more then 1 phone... If anyone else wants one
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Hey can you guys count me in? I'm almost ready to buy one except that this phone's just way too damn hard to get. How should we go from here though? Do I PM you?
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Hey can you guys count me in? I'm almost ready to buy one except that this phone's just way too damn hard to get. How should we go from here though? Do I PM you?
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Yeah just PM one of us =)
I'm going to go through the steps tomorrow and see how it goes. If i can get one for. Myself then we should be good to go after that. I will let you guys know. I also. Made another thread about me getting for other people as well. Also I'm not going to buy the unlock code from. Sasktel at first. Going to see if one of those cheap unlock site work first.
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jerflash said:
I'm going to go through the steps tomorrow and see how it goes. If i can get one for. Myself then we should be good to go after that. I will let you guys know. I also. Made another thread about me getting for other people as well. Also I'm not going to buy the unlock code from. Sasktel at first. Going to see if one of those cheap unlock site work first.
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500 dollars??? better off getting the moto style
Does the Sasktel one come with the Turbo Charger? I saw an article on MobileSyrup that mentioned Koodo is one of two carriers that includes the turbo charger, but didn't see anything more.
Here in Alberta there's no sales tax, so getting it from Koodo may not be a bad idea (if they'll sell outright). I'm considering buying one, but only if I can get it outright.
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Does the Sasktel one come with the Turbo Charger? I saw an article on MobileSyrup that mentioned Koodo is one of two carriers that includes the turbo charger, but didn't see anything more.
Here in Alberta there's no sales tax, so getting it from Koodo may not be a bad idea (if they'll sell outright). I'm considering buying one, but only if I can get it outright.
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Hey it looks like if you go into a koodo store you should be able to buy it sim free from them. Do they have stores in alberta? you willing to go and check it out?
Yes they do. If you can give me until tomorrow, I'll go have a look (I'm probably going to grab one if they have it in stock.
I actually have a Koodo account, so I shouldn't have a problem buying it without the 2-yr term.
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Devhux said:
Yes they do. If you can give me until tomorrow, I'll go have a look (I'm probably going to grab one if they have it in stock.
I actually have a Koodo account, so I shouldn't have a problem buying it without the 2-yr term.
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Awesome dude let us know the total cost with tax after you get it. i am very interested.
Moto x play is smaller the the LG G4 in all ways except thickness....who cares with that huge battery!
BTW it is confirmed why we dont have it in the USA.... http://www.droid-life.com/2015/08/25/droid-maxx-2-verizon/
I got my Moto X Play from Koodo today. While I did upgrade from my tab, I also confirmed it's $430.50 outright here in Alberta ($410 + 5% GST).
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Motorola are extremely cheap to unlock... The last few I did were around 5 bucks
Has anyone figured out how to get the 2nd SIM slot to work on the Canadian variant?