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[Q] 1 unlock tries left

I bought an unlock code, which did not work (I double and triple checked IMEI).
I now have only 1 unlock tries left.
How do I unlock if last try does not work ?

For real dude in the dev section?

I was able to unlock it using the Stock rom only

ok
i reverted to stock rom through LG update (except recovery, in case that matters)

ido said:
i reverted to stock rom through LG update (except recovery, in case that matters)
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Did you happen too see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13381450#post13381450

Just call tmo. Your code might be wrong one.
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I'm not a t-mo customer, and I don't live in the US..

Try to order another code from a reputable seller and check to see if they are the same. If it is the same, you must have either read the IMEI wrong or enter it incorrectly. If it is not the same, you can take your last chance try to unlock it...

ido said:
I'm not a t-mo customer, and I don't live in the US..
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I bought mine on eBay from this seller and it worked fine
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=260776518349
It was $10 back in may when I bought mine and it looks like it's only $3.20 now. Like I said mine worked fine. Your mileage may vary.

Get back to the person you bought the code from and have them double check it. If you hard lock the device you will never be unable to unlock it. You have to make sure the IMEI is correct by doing *#06# and enter your unlock code super carefully. How many times did you enter the wrong code? LG gives you ten unlock attempts. Why do you only have 1 attempt left? If you want a code fast I can help you get one for $6.00 (cheaper on eBay). Make very sure the next code you try is correct and enter the numbers very carefully.

There is NO reason you have to buy a unlock code.
Cell providers in the USA HAVE too provide you the unlock code, it's the LAW.
They email it too you within 24 hours.

Mikey1022 said:
There is NO reason you have to buy a unlock code.
Cell providers in the USA HAVE too provide you the unlock code, it's the LAW.
They email it too you within 24 hours.
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OP already said he doesn't live in the USA.

phburks said:
OP already said he doesn't live in the USA.
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You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone

Mikey1022 said:
You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
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I'm pretty sure there is no law requiring that in the USA. T-Mobile will do it for active account holders. I think you have to have had your account in good standing for a certain number of consecutive days or something. But I don't think there is any law requiring it.

Mikey1022 said:
You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
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I think its a FCC regulation they have to provide them. I'm not sure.
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lanlee212 said:
I think its a FCC regulation they have to provide them. I'm not sure.
Sent from my Eris
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It is lawful to unlock your phone, but there is no law that I know of that requires a carrier to do so. In many cases they will provide you with the code if your case meets their criteria.

Here is T-Mobile's policy on the matter
https://t-mobile.jive-mobile.com:443/#jive-document?content=/api/core/v1/documents/1588

jboxer said:
Get back to the person you bought the code from and have them double check it. If you hard lock the device you will never be unable to unlock it. You have to make sure the IMEI is correct by doing *#06# and enter your unlock code super carefully. How many times did you enter the wrong code? LG gives you ten unlock attempts. Why do you only have 1 attempt left? If you want a code fast I can help you get one for $6.00 (cheaper on eBay). Make very sure the next code you try is correct and enter the numbers very carefully.
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Actually I've double checked the code that I gave them, and it still does not unlock.
I tried multiple roms, and this is why I have only 1 attempt left.
Think you can help me with the unlock code ? I can give you the code I've tried, and you can see if you have another one listed.
Edit: I've called t-mobile, and after talking with them for 20 minutes, they said that I can ask a "friend" which has a T-mobile account with prepaid and active for over 60 days, which could ask for the subsidized unlock code for me..
Any volunteers ? (It should "cost" you only a call to them..)

ido said:
Think you can help me with the unlock code ? I can give you the code I've tried, and you can see if you have another one listed.
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Yes but you would need to send me $6.00 by PayPal for me to get the code for you. I would need your IMEI also (triple checked). Then you can see if the code from my source is the same as the code you bought already.

jboxer said:
Yes but you would need to send me $6.00 by PayPal for me to get the code for you. I would need your IMEI also (triple checked). Then you can see if the code from my source is the same as the code you bought already.
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A. I won't pay $6 just to check if its the same code.
B. I am hoping to get free help from a t-mobile customer as I wrote above..

I do not understand I do not buy the unlock code....

I have a D2G.
I do not understand I do not buy the unlock code.
I may have to be unlocked by code 16 numbers?
phone made in china:11/16/2010 4:01:52 pm L14
"Dear Customer,
Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I cant generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 7 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
Best Regards,
TheUnlockShack.com"

Don't post your MEID or IMEI publicly, people can do all sorts of nasty things like report your phone stolen with that information.

help me ........

So you got the refund from TheUnlockShack.com?
Since most of them can give money back if they cannot find your code.You can try another unlock website or find on eBay. I got my code from an eBay seller.
Did you make sure you gave the correct IMEI, not MEID?

You can obtain your IMEI number by pressing *#06# on your mobile phone. Try it.

Note: that will only show the IMEI if the phone is in GSM mode. Maybe in Global mode too, but definitely not in CDMA mode.
IMEI is available under Settings, About phone, Status.

tennyleaz said:
So you got the refund from TheUnlockShack.com?
Since most of them can give money back if they cannot find your code.You can try another unlock website or find on eBay. I got my code from an eBay seller.
Did you make sure you gave the correct IMEI, not MEID?
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Dear Customer,
Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I cant generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 7 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
Best Regards,
TheUnlockShack.com
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Moto G 4G *Sim unlock*

Hello all, i recently bought Moto G 4G from Tesco but it is sim locked. All ebay sellers give certain IMEI numbers that can be unlocked and my device is not one of them. Maybe someone have found one that can unlock all IMEI? Thx!
P.S Sorry wrong thread, if someone can move it to Q and A

PerryTrademark said:
Hello all, i recently bought Moto G 4G from Tesco but it is sim locked. All ebay sellers give certain IMEI numbers that can be unlocked and my device is not one of them. Maybe someone have found one that can unlock all IMEI? Thx!
P.S Sorry wrong thread, if someone can move it to Q and A
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PM me or post your imei for helping you.

Did you manage to get it unlocked ? I have a similar issue.
Cheers, steve.
PerryTrademark said:
Hello all, i recently bought Moto G 4G from Tesco but it is sim locked. All ebay sellers give certain IMEI numbers that can be unlocked and my device is not one of them. Maybe someone have found one that can unlock all IMEI? Thx!
P.S Sorry wrong thread, if someone can move it to Q and A
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@migui0401
I have an XT1032 locked on SFR French network.
This provider is not able for two weeks to give me an unlock code wich works.
I tried three seller on the net, and they always say me my IMEI is not found.
Would you be able to help me ?
Thanks per advance for your answer.
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SIM unlock AT&T XT1045
eBay vendors are reporting they can't find unlock code for AT&T XT1045. Doe anyone know reliable place for unlock code?
TIA

Sorry, I appreciate this is a really old thread, but I wanted to share my experience of trying to SIM unlock a Moto G 4G locked to Tesco. I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone to use TB and AdAway. I tried to get a SIM unlock code from various vendors on eBay but all gave refunds as they couldn't find an unlock code.
I paid £10 to Tesco but they couldn't get a code and said they passed it on to Motorola. I heard nothing so went direct to Motorola Support. They confirmed my IMEI was correct but said they did not have an unlock code, a subsidy code they called it. They were polite but constantly said they had no code. I pressed them and eventually they told me they couldn't help as I had rooted my phone and they couldn't access my SIM unlock code. I said I had applied to unlock the bootloader and asked had my phone told them what I had done to it? Did they not have records of each code for each IMEI? They ignored that and repeated they didn't have a code for me.
Now, call me cynical, but I suggest Motorola are refusing to help or deleted the SIM unlock code when I applied to unlock my bootloader, as to my understanding the two are not linked on the phone and unlocking the bootloader has no effect on the SIM lock. I have passed the matter back to Tesco but am not going to hold my breath.
My advice would be to look at SIM unlocking your Moto G first before anything else, then unlock the bootloader after that.

hey.
just a quick message for anyone else that runs into this issue. i also had problems unlocking my moto g 4g (xt1039) locked to tesco mobile. i had rooted and unlocked bootloader, and was buying unlock codes from various sellers on ebay, but each one said code not found for my imei and they refunded me.
eventually a seller messaged me saying that the regular server had rejected my imei, but that an unlock code could be obtained from 'motorola not found server' for £2.99. so i paid the cash and got the code about 1-2 days later. can't post a link as this is a new account, but seller is mnz technologies.

IMEI 355488060966817 Globe Telecoms Motorola Moto G. Thanks. Can you still unlock it?

G920F Sim network unlock pin

Hi,
I bought galaxy g920f from the usa, I bought it from ebay, the seller says that the device is factory unlocked.
when i'm trying to put a sim on the phone i'm getting the next message:
SIM Network unlock pin.
(photo attached)
what's that say? the device is sim locked? region locked?
can i release the lock by my self?
Thanks

You've been duped. The phone is not unlocked. If it was you would not see that screen

yes i understand it :crying:
The seller dont want to give refund (ebay top seller).
someone familiar with this site?
https://www.getunlocked.com/
it's safe to buy unlock code from there?
I can buy worldwide code in 50$,

ChuckWow550 said:
You've been duped. The phone is not unlocked. If it was you would not see that screen
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Be careful with online shopping ... you've been fooled .. condolences to you:crying::cyclops:

zintung2911 said:
Be careful with online shopping ... you've been fooled .. condolences to you:crying::cyclops:
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Thanks man.
i buying online a lot, it's the first time that i have a problem.
that's the seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28165832119...49&var=580661082019&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Beware!
i bought a unlock code from simunlock, i'll update when i'll get it

ToMerbi said:
Thanks man.
i buying online a lot, it's the first time that i have a problem.
that's the seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28165832119...49&var=580661082019&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Beware!
i bought a unlock code from simunlock, i'll update when i'll get it
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Give him negative feedback. He'll be open to a partial refund after that.

BCSC said:
Give him negative feedback. He'll be open to a partial refund after that.
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you think i should tell him that i'm going to give him negative feedback if he won't give me partial refund or just give him and wait?

ToMerbi said:
you think i should tell him that i'm going to give him negative feedback if he won't give me partial refund or just give him and wait?
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Yes definitely negative feedback - Item not as described, if you raise a case with ebay you should be able to get your money back that way, if you can prove it's not unlocked when they sold it as unlocked.

FSOP said:
Yes definitely negative feedback - Item not as described, if you raise a case with ebay you should be able to get your money back that way, if you can prove it's not unlocked when they sold it as unlocked.
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I already opened a case on ebay.
I added picture that shows that the device is locked, including the imei and all.
ebay answer: "Final decision: A refund won't be issued for this case", i was in shocked when i read it.
i saw that i can appeal on there decision, but i cant find where, someone try this before?

ToMerbi said:
I already opened a case on ebay.
I added picture that shows that the device is locked, including the imei and all.
ebay answer: "Final decision: A refund won't be issued for this case", i was in shocked when i read it.
i saw that i can appeal on there decision, but i cant find where, someone try this before?
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That's crazy. All sellers should have to enter the IMEI of the phone they're selling so eBay can confirm it's the same phone they've sold as what the buyer receives, so in cases like this they can see that it's the same phone, which is not unlocked (and it's not blacklisted etc).
Definitely give the seller bad feedback, even if at the very least it warns someone else off buying from this guy

FSOP said:
That's crazy. All sellers should have to enter the IMEI of the phone they're selling so eBay can confirm it's the same phone they've sold as what the buyer receives, so in cases like this they can see that it's the same phone, which is not unlocked (and it's not blacklisted etc).
Definitely give the seller bad feedback, even if at the very least it warns someone else off buying from this guy
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I agree with you.
some good news, samsung sent me a mail back.
they says that the device is only region lock and not sim lock, and they give me link to ask region unlock code.
I sent message to the seller that i expecting to get his compensation for all the heartache and chaos.
and if he will give me a partial refund i'll leave him native feedback that says the he sold me region locked device but he helped me to solve this out.
Hope that the story will end soon.
i'll keep posted!

ToMerbi said:
you think i should tell him that i'm going to give him negative feedback if he won't give me partial refund or just give him and wait?
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Just give him the negative first. A seller has the option to contact you and ask you to reverse the feedback which you then only do if he reimburses you the cost of the unlock. He has a 99.9 reputation. Every negative hurts. Glad to see you're almost done with the ordeal. Enjoy that phone.

ToMerbi said:
I agree with you.
some good news, samsung sent me a mail back.
they says that the device is only region lock and not sim lock, and they give me link to ask region unlock code.
I sent message to the seller that i expecting to get his compensation for all the heartache and chaos.
and if he will give me a partial refund i'll leave him native feedback that says the he sold me region locked device but he helped me to solve this out.
Hope that the story will end soon.
i'll keep posted!
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What link did they give you to request a code mines region locked too and I need a region unlock

Good luck, hope you get it sorted without too much more bother!

Thanks guys, I really appreciate youץ
XoomZoom said:
What link did they give you to request a code mines region locked too and I need a region unlock
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here is the link
http://www.samsung.com/us/common/visitcountrysite.html
You need to choose the country that your device is locked for and talk with their technical support (that's what they told me to do).

i tried to edit the last post, you can delete this message.

Region lock and sim lock are two different things. It would be unfair to give the seller negative feedback because of region lock. Aren't ALL samsung phones region locked? To bypass this, you must first put in the sim that belongs to that region, then you can use any other sim.

Japultra said:
Region lock and sim lock are two different things. It would be unfair to give the seller negative feedback because of region lock. Aren't ALL samsung phones region locked? To bypass this, you must first put in the sim that belongs to that region, then you can use any other sim.
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Hi Japultra,
The seller declared that the device is free from any lock.
I gave him a nagative feedback and ebay deleted it because of the case results.

ToMerbi said:
Hi Japultra,
The seller declared that the device is free from any lock.
I gave him a nagative feedback and ebay deleted it because of the case results.
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I understand, but from what I see, the phone IS factory unlocked (sim unlocked) which is what the listing stated, so he technically and actually sold you the product as advertised.

Japultra said:
I understand, but from what I see, the phone IS factory unlocked (sim unlocked) which is what the listing stated, so he technically and actually sold you the product as advertised.
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the description says "no regiong lock".
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Moto G (3rd Gen.) for Consumer Cellular; is it able to be unlocked?

I just got a Moto G from Sears. It is to be used on Consumer Cellular. I have contacted many sources on eBay to get an unlock code but they all seemed to failed in getting that. Does anyone have any info on this?

It's just a normal XT1540 that they rebrand with their own name. The factory rom may have a cc designation in the version# but any features that work on the XT1540 will work on it. You will have to get the unlock code from Motorola to unlock it. Any of the unlocking and rooting threads will work on it.
My old 2nd gen came from Sears and I wish I'd gotten my G3 from there. Their extended warranty is pretty cheap and if you brick it, they'll replace it no questions asked. They did on my 2nd gen anyway.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a

Tel864 said:
It's just a normal XT1540 that they rebrand with their own name. The factory rom may have a cc designation in the version# but any features that work on the XT1540 will work on it. You will have to get the unlock code from Motorola to unlock it. Any of the unlocking and rooting threads will work on it.
My old 2nd gen came from Sears and I wish I'd gotten my G3 from there. Their extended warranty is pretty cheap and if you brick it, they'll replace it no questions asked. They did on my 2nd gen anyway.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
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I have noticed that on marshmallow, there are a couple of disabled apps related to consumer cellular

n2d551 said:
I have noticed that on marshmallow, there are a couple of disabled apps related to consumer cellular
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The only one that I was aware of was the "My Consumer Cellular" app which I have on my phone but I don't have the CC specific rom. Now that you mention the CC stuff in Marshmallow, I recognize you from somewhere else.

Tel864 said:
It's just a normal XT1540 that they rebrand with their own name. The factory rom may have a cc designation in the version# but any features that work on the XT1540 will work on it. You will have to get the unlock code from Motorola to unlock it. Any of the unlocking and rooting threads will work on it.
My old 2nd gen came from Sears and I wish I'd gotten my G3 from there. Their extended warranty is pretty cheap and if you brick it, they'll replace it no questions asked. They did on my 2nd gen anyway.
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Sorry, I meant unlock code as in for using the device on another carrier.

vnlatn65 said:
Sorry, I meant unlock code as in for using the device on another carrier.
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OK sorry. That's a good question, since you can bring pretty much any compatible AT&T or T-Mobile phone over to Consumer Cellular without unlocking why shouldn't it go the other way. Assuming that it is locked to CC have you contacted your carrier? If they're on the CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service list then they are required by law to unlock the phone.

vnlatn65 said:
Sorry, I meant unlock code as in for using the device on another carrier.
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So did an alternative AT&T or T-Mobile SIM not work in your phone?

MrTooPhone said:
So did an alternative AT&T or T-Mobile SIM not work in your phone?
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No. When inserting my T-Mobile SIM in, it asks for the unlock code. I contacted Consumer Cellular for the unlock code but they did not fulfill my request because I do not have an account with them. But I do have the device paid off in full.

vnlatn65 said:
No. When inserting my T-Mobile SIM in, it asks for the unlock code. I contacted Consumer Cellular for the unlock code but they did not fulfill my request because I do not have an account with them. But I do have the device paid off in full.
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Did you contact your provider?

Tel864 said:
Did you contact your provider?
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My provider is T-Mobile. I doubt they will unlock a Consumer Cellular phone.

vnlatn65 said:
My provider is T-Mobile. I doubt they will unlock a Consumer Cellular phone.
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I wonder if they will unlock it if you took out one of their $10 plans. There's no contract or sign up so it would cost at least 10 bucks plus those taxes that get added on.

Tel864 said:
I wonder if they will unlock it if you took out one of their $10 plans. There's no contract or sign up so it would cost at least 10 bucks plus those taxes that get added on.
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Yes. I will definitely give it a try. They also have the "30 Day Money Back Guarantee" so I can probably get my money back. Thanks!

vnlatn65 said:
Yes. I will definitely give it a try. They also have the "30 Day Money Back Guarantee" so I can probably get my money back. Thanks!
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I've had them for service going on 4 years and I've always found them good to work with.

vnlatn65 said:
No. When inserting my T-Mobile SIM in, it asks for the unlock code. I contacted Consumer Cellular for the unlock code but they did not fulfill my request because I do not have an account with them. But I do have the device paid off in full.
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And Sears would not provide an unlock code?
I use Consumer Cellular and now glad I did not buy my Moto from them.

MrTooPhone said:
And Sears would not provide an unlock code?
I use Consumer Cellular and now glad I did not buy my Moto from them.
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No, Sears sales people wouldn't be any help at all. Even the people that answer the phones are clueless. I found out that's good in a way, they ask no questions when you brick the phone and return it. I found that out twice when I bricked two 2nd gen Motos'. I also think it could be a roll of the dice on what you get from them. The 2nd gen I got from them worked fine with an AT&T Sim in it. All I ever did to it was flash it back to stock from the custom rom I had on it and give it to a friend.

I know this is an old post but, I used this seller and got my code pretty dang quick....http://www.ebay.com/itm/331492872180?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT