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1.Call AT&T (800) 331-0500
2.Talk to a customer rep
3.Tell them you don't have and AT&T account and you're with a prepaid service (Airvoice worked for me!)
4.Ask to unlock your SIM card
5.If they say no get a new rep
6.Give the IMEI/ESN
7.get your unlock code!
When they check your IMEI it will show if you have a contract or not.
Firepac said:
When they check your IMEI it will show if you have a contract or not.
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I dont have we a contract or account with att and they still gave me a code.
Drake9897 said:
1.Call AT&T (800) 331-0500
2.Talk to a customer rep
3.Tell them you don't have and AT&T account and you're with a prepaid service (Airvoice worked for me!)
4.Ask to unlock your SIM card
5.If they say no get a new rep
6.Give the IMEI/ESN
7.get your unlock code!
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Better yet, you can go to this site: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/
And request the unlock code.
Drake9897 said:
I dont have we a contract or account with att and they still gave me a code.
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Well obviously if you don't have an account with AT&T they will give you an unlock code.
Firepac said:
Well obviously if you don't have an account with AT&T they will give you an unlock code.
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I would have thought the opposite.
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Drake9897 said:
1.Call AT&T (800) 331-0500
2.Connect and talk to a new customer rep
3.Tell them you don't have and AT&T account and you're with a prepaid service (Airvoice worked for me!)
4.Ask to unlock your SIM card
5.If they say no, goto step 2
6.Give the IMEI/ESN
7.get your unlock code!
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Beware, this code can lead to infinite loop!
AT&T will unlock any phone as long as it is their phone. Regardless of your status with them, if you have a contract with them or not.
I have been told by multiple reps at multiple AT&T stores that as long as it is one of their phones you can take it to any AT&T store and they will unlock it, however I don't know if they charge!
As long as there is no contract signed for the device, the device has been available on AT&T for at least 90 days, and the unlock code is easily obtained from the manufacturer, they'll unlock it.
Store reps don't unlock phones. You request through Care or the website.
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Okay I just got an unlock code from AT&T. Is there a way to enter the unlock code without using another SIM card?
Firepac said:
Okay I just got an unlock code from AT&T. Is there a way to enter the unlock code without using another SIM card?
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No.
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Febby said:
No.
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That sucks. No way to spoof one?
Firepac said:
That sucks. No way to spoof one?
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Possibly there is but nothing the general public would know. Sim cards are programed when made. Id save the hassle and ask a friend that has tmobile or if they got any old unsed sims.
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Febby said:
Possibly there is but nothing the general public would know. Sim cards are programed when made. Id save the hassle and ask a friend that has tmobile or if they got any old unsed sims.
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What about a deactivated SIM?
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What about a deactivated SIM?
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Some sims won't work if theyre new (never been activated) but in my experience Tmobile sims (never activated) will work and so will previously activated sims that are no longer activate in service. Give it a try.
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I just received my Moto G. I am with Bell and my sim card doesn't fit into the Moto G. Can anyone guide me through the process I should follow to switch to Bell?
I know I have to unlock the phone but can I use the card included with the Moto G, and then...do I have to activate it with Koodo before trying to unlock? If so, will I have to buy a plan?
Can you also point me to a site that explain in details the procedure to follow to unlock and what kind of info is needed ?
Finally, do you know if Bell will change for free my actual sim card for a new one of the correct size (my present phone is locked with Bell but is mine i-e no plan but attached to my family plan)?
Thanks
In order to unlock the phone, you'll need to buy an unlock code. There is no need to involve Koodo at all.
Simply purchase an unlock code using the phone's imei #. This is the company I used:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Motorola-Unl...les_Accessories_RL&hash=item33881def80&_uhb=1
You purchase the item and enter your model #, carrier, and imei # in the comment box below your shipping address. Once you get the unlock code from the seller, put in a non-Koodo/Telus sim, and enter the unlock code when prompted to enter your unlock code. Now, your phone is permanently carrier unlocked.
If you need a new Bell sim, you can either go to a dealer and asked them to swap your sim for a micro sim or you can cut your existing sim to fit. There are instructions and templates on the Internet to cut it down to a micro sim. Some places will even cut it for free. I suggest going to a non-Bell exclusive dealer such as The Source or Bell -branded locations because many of them do it for free or a very nominal fee.
Where are you located? I assume you're in Canada since you have a Koodo phone.
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I just received my Moto G. I am with Bell and my sim card doesn't fit into the Moto G. Can anyone guide me through the process I should follow to switch to Bell?
I know I have to unlock the phone but can I use the card included with the Moto G, and then...do I have to activate it with Koodo before trying to unlock? If so, will I have to buy a plan?
Can you also point me to a site that explain in details the procedure to follow to unlock and what kind of info is needed ?
Finally, do you know if Bell will change for free my actual sim card for a new one of the correct size (my present phone is locked with Bell but is mine i-e no plan but attached to my family plan)?
Thanks
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I tried the virgin LTE micro-SIM after unlocking my moto g and it works like a charm...
audit13 said:
In order to unlock the phone, you'll need to buy an unlock code. There is no need to involve Koodo at all.
Simply purchase an unlock code using the phone's imei #. This is the company I used:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Motorola-Unl...les_Accessories_RL&hash=item33881def80&_uhb=1
You purchase the item and enter your model #, carrier, and imei # in the comment box below your shipping address. Once you get the unlock code from the seller, put in a non-Koodo/Telus sim, and enter the unlock code when prompted to enter your unlock code. Now, your phone is permanently carrier unlocked.
If you need a new Bell sim, you can either go to a dealer and asked them to swap your sim for a micro sim or you can cut your existing sim to fit. There are instructions and templates on the Internet to cut it down to a micro sim. Some places will even cut it for free. I suggest going to a non-Bell exclusive dealer such as The Source or Bell -branded locations because many of them do it for free or a very nominal fee.
Where are you located? I assume you're in Canada since you have a Koodo phone.
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Thanks for the detailed info! 1 more question:
- when you say "enter model #, carrier and imei #" are you referring to Koodo or the target carrier (Bell)?
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Thanks for the detailed info! 1 more question:
- when you say "enter model #, carrier and imei #" are you referring to Koodo or the target carrier (Bell)?
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Model # = Moto G, carrier=Koodo, imei # = set of numbers from dialing *#06# on your phone. If you want to check your imei #, go to mobileincanada.com, type in your imei #, and it should come up as a Moto G.
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Model # = Moto G, carrier=Koodo, imei # = set of numbers from dialing *#06# on your phone. If you want to check your imei #, go to mobileincanada.com, type in your imei #, and it should come up as a Moto G.
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I have sent my payment with the info to the site you used and I am still waiting for my unlock number more than 24 hours later. is that a normal delay...or should I worry?
You could send them an email but it can take that long.
Did you check the information you sent?
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You could send them an email but it can take that long.
Did you check the information you sent?
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Just got the email...unlocked and working great! Thanks again for your help:good:
NoUseToRush said:
Just got the email...unlocked and working great! Thanks again for your help:good:
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Glad to hear it all went well. Enjoy your phone!
Hmm, I wonder if we can make this phone work with Wind?
Hello,
I just came back from US, I`m from Brazil.
Bought a SG6 edge from craigslist. Posted a "Wanted" topic and arranged a metting with a man who said the phone was unlocked and would work with any carrier GSM.
Well, only discovered that this was a Sprint model (SM-G925P) and that it was locked by sprint when got in Brazil (**I know that was kinda dumb).
My question is: This model could work with GSM carriers? in Brazil we only have GSM carriers..
If first answer is Yes, It is unlockable with unlock code?
Or should I just re-sell it on Ebay and pay the international shipping?
Edit: Ohhhh great, also just found out that this phone has a Bad IMEI/ESN. This is bad for me, even overseas?
Thanks!
The bad ESN should only keep you from activating it on Sprint. Sorry that you got scammed...that sucks.
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does this work with GSM also?
How could I unlock it?
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does this work with GSM also?
How could I unlock it?
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The only way to get it unlock is thru Sprint. Sorry you got scammed, but you should have asked for the ESN before you bought it.
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The only way to get it unlock is thru Sprint. Sorry you got scammed, but you should have asked for the ESN before you bought it.
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I know this is an old thread but looking for any advice. In a similar situation/scam. The ESN is not blacklisted, just still attached to a account. Thought I did my homework and called Sprint before purchasing and verified that ESN could be used. They didn't tell me it was still attached. Do I have any options as far as using this phone or should i just try to sell it to be used on another carrier or overseas? Any help is greatly appreciated?
i have the same model.. unlocked in Mexico... what firmware do you have? if you need help send me a message on facebook search me up with this exact name...
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i have the same model.. unlocked in Mexico... what firmware do you have? if you need help send me a message on facebook search me up with this exact name...
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Samsung Galaxy S 6 edge (Sprint) [SM-G925P]
5.1.1
I do need help. Couldn't find you on facebook.
"Sorry, this page isn't available
The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed."
There is a deal today of the Pixel International version model# G-2PW4200. I want to buy this for my wife. We are on the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited plan. The seller states that it will work with all carriers including Verizon but not with Sprint (not that I care). I have searched to be certain but have not come with any answers. Does anyone know if this phone will work with Verizon?
Thanks
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Bad Bimr said:
There is a deal today of the Pixel International version model# G-2PW4200. I want to buy this for my wife. We are on the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited plan. The seller states that it will work with all carriers including Verizon but not with Sprint (not that I care). I have searched to be certain but have not come with any answers. Does anyone know if this phone will work with Verizon?
Thanks
BB
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This may help:
https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/
phaino00 said:
This may help:
https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/
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I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...sm-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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Bad Bimr said:
I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...m-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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This site may help:
https://willmyphonework.net
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This may help:
https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/
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I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...sm-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
BB
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I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...m-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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It appears it will work on US' Verizon network.
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It appears it will work on US' Verizon network.
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UPDATE: The phone does indeed work on Verizon.
However under my devices on the Verizon website the phone nor model is listed. It does list the other phones/models on my account but not this one.
Bad Bimr said:
UPDATE: The phone does indeed work on Verizon.
However under my devices on the Verizon website the phone nor model is listed. It does list the other phones/models on my account but not this one.
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Thank you, It solve my problem.
What about Sprint? I have 4200 and want to switch to Sprint for this "1 year free unlimited" promo.
Anyone tried using Sprint on Global version?
Hello!
So I've been going through a saga of getting the right phone and even through googling its hard to decipher exactly what i need given my experience.
I'll provide some details and where I'm at or at the bottom i'll give a TLDR.
I live in the US have AT&T and I want a rooted S7.
Got a S7 for xmas, after doing some research found out that model isn't rootable (SM-G930).
Returned it got one I found was rootable SM-G930W8, said unlocked, and I saw on a few resources it was compatible with AT&T.
Rooted the w8 beautifully, got my new sim card and no signal.
Put in #7465625*638*# and said "Carrier Locked"
Worked with an unlock service, they looked up my phone to tell me exactly what it was, have the code on deck.
Enter code, crickets but possible my sim card doesn't work or i need to try on the stock rom.
Got a new new sim card, no signal. Erased my root and went stock data wipe, no signal.
Tried my best to find stock firmware that lined up with the info the unlock company gave, no signal.
Now, given all that information, can anyone recommend me a model? Just want it to be rootable and work with AT&T.
I'd appreciate any comments on my experience too because clearly i messed up somewhere or the phones sim card reader was busted etc.
TL;DR : I'm USA & AT&T. I want an s7 that is rootable. Had an episode with my previous attempts and would love a guru's advice.
The sm-g930w8 is the same model sold by all carriers in Canada.
Does the phone have a clean imei? Sim card works in another phone?
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The sm-g930w8 is the same model sold by all carriers in Canada.
Does the phone have a clean imei? Sim card works in another phone?
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The old s7 has been sent back so I can't really answer that question.
Nor can I answer the sim card works, because i dont have an extra phone that uses that type.
I did go to the AT&T store to ask if they could check my sim card with an extra phone they have.
Apparently they don't have extra phones ready for that type of nature??? (wtf???)
So I got a new sim card activated from them to see if the s7 would take it, it didn't.
Still just sounds carrier unlocked to me, what service were you using to try unlock it?
Otherwise the G930F is the international model and easiest to mod.
Only concern you'd have is the US uses a different network standard to the rest of the world, so your 3G/4G won't work as well on a non-US device.
EDIT: There also seems to be some root methods for the US models:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to
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Still just sounds carrier unlocked to me, what service were you using to try unlock it?
Otherwise the G930F is the international model and easiest to mod.
Only concern you'd have is the US uses a different network standard to the rest of the world, so your 3G/4G won't work as well on a non-US device.
EDIT: There also seems to be some root methods for the US models:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to
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So to give more details.
I installed the Superman Rom, put the # in to input the carrier code. At the top, in all caps, above the input for the code "CARRIER LOCKED".
Would the superman rom mess with that? or show bad info? not sure
What i do know is that i factory reset the phone, tried the # to get the prompt didn't work.
Tried a few alternatives, same one with the actual network code in it, the 1101, both didn't work.
The company is "Unlock Scope"
Is the imei of the w8 clean?
The w8 should work with at&t when unlocked.
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Is the imei of the w8 clean?
The w8 should work with at&t when unlocked.
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So I'm not 100% sure but..
When I was originally using the unlock service they needed the original carrier information, which I didn't know, so they asked for the IMEI so they could look it up.
They emailed a full list of details on it and I'd think that it would of been flagged in that process, assuming though.
So the w8 is now unlocked through the unlocking service?
Here's a link to the swappa imei checker: https://swappa.com/esn
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So the w8 is now unlocked through the unlocking service?
Here's a link to the swappa imei checker: https://swappa.com/esn
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no the w8 never unlocked. code never worked.
Thanks for the link
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Checked and it came clear.
Was the phone sold as being unlocked? Is the seller able to give you any carrier information about he phone?
Are you able to change the csc by entering this into the dialler: *#272*Phone’s IMEI Here# ?
audit13 said:
Was the phone sold as being unlocked? Is the seller able to give you any carrier information about he phone?
Are you able to change the csc by entering this into the dialler: *#272*Phone’s IMEI Here# ?
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i don't physically have the phone anymore. Returned to seller
Okay. You looking to get another s7?
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Okay. You looking to get another s7?
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Yessir! I liked what I saw. My price range is 300-350$ and I'm seeing those types of deals on Ebay so i'm gonna keep going until I get what i want.
I'm open to other suggestions too.
You'll have to decide first if you want a Qualcomm or exynos phone.
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You'll have to decide first if you want a Qualcomm or exynos phone.
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So I was looked this up before and I remember thinking exynos.
Did some light research rn and i came to the same conclusion.
Your opinion?
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You'll have to decide first if you want a Qualcomm or exynos phone.
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From what I remember, when I researched before Exynos was the choice.
After some light research I came with the same conclusion.
You thoughts? I want to be able to root it and use it on AT&T network if those factor in.
I know the 930w8 is an exynos and should support att frequencies.
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I know the 930w8 is an exynos and should support att frequencies.
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Thats the exact model I just had problems with
That is weird because I got one for a friend, got a network unlock code,and it works perfectly on T-Mobile and all carriers in Canada.
Maybe there was something wrong with the phone you received? Where did your phone come from?
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That is weird because I got one for a friend, got a network unlock code,and it works perfectly on T-Mobile and all carriers in Canada.
Maybe there was something wrong with the phone you received? Where did your phone come from?
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I got it from ebay.