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[Q] Sim unlock - network unlock

Hi All,
Is the network unlock by flashing modem (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022296) same as sim unlock?
If not how one can unlock the phone having root and bootloader unlocked but not calling my carrier and asking for the code (I've still wait another 4 months to get code from them)? The phone is locked to French SFR.
At the time I've had Neus One, if my memory serves me right, at the time of rooting the phone it was sim unlocked as well.
Thanks in advance for any advise.
p.s. should this thread be placed in different sub-forum, please move it. Thanks.

There are 2 types of unlock:
1) Network unlock = Will allowed your phone the usage of other carriers services, then your own SFR (can use other networks sim cards)
2) Bootloader unlock = Will enable your phone of installing custom or other carriers ROM's
You can root your phone without any type of unlock = Root will enable your phone to install the recovery apps..& others apps (not ROM's)

itzik_man said:
There are 2 types of unlock:
1) Network unlock = Will allowed your phone the usage of other carriers services, then your own SFR (can use other networks sim cards)
2) Bootloader unlock = Will enable your phone of installing custom or other carriers ROM's
You can root your phone without any type of unlock = Root will enable your phone to install the recovery apps..& others apps (not ROM's)
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How can I do network unlock without calling carrier (SFR) and without paying for the code? Can it be done via flashing modem or any other trick?
So far I'm on the binaries provided by SFR, original ICS and then upgraded through OTA to JB.
Thanks.

How can I do network unlock without calling carrier (SFR) and without paying for the code? Can it be done via flashing modem or any other trick?
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Unfortunately there is non. I paid 7 $ online to unlock my network, and it worked perfectly..

itzik_man said:
Unfortunately there is non. I paid 7 $ online to unlock my network, and it worked perfectly..
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Thanks for prompt reply!

itzik_man said:
Unfortunately there is non. I paid 7 $ online to unlock my network, and it worked perfectly..
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Where?

Accordingly to the Forum Rules I can't advertise any product or services. Google on line & there are plenty unlock services.

Which version of the phone do you have? The Verizon branded versions **are** SIM unlocked, though they don't work on ATT/TMobile in the US. Furthermore, they don't work with a foreign SIM in the US.
However, if you take the phone abroad and pop a foreign SIM in it, it will work. How do I know this? I'm sitting in Australia on Optus/Australia as we speak...
So, if you have the VZW version, no code is needed.

Cpudan80 said:
Which version of the phone do you have? The Verizon branded versions **are** SIM unlocked, though they don't work on ATT/TMobile in the US. Furthermore, they don't work with a foreign SIM in the US.
However, if you take the phone abroad and pop a foreign SIM in it, it will work. How do I know this? I'm sitting in Australia on Optus/Australia as we speak...
So, if you have the VZW version, no code is needed.
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Tks dude, I have the vzw version and I need it working in brazil.
Tks for making it clear.
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The law in France changed a few month ago, you just need to wait 3 month and sfr must give you the unlock code. Not 6 month anymore.

SIM Unlock - Your phone is not yet personalized. ???

Purchased a used D850 that was supposedly unlocked. Is there any way to verify other than trying other SIMS (which I don't have)? Picked up a code from an eBay seller and when I enter 2945#*850# each of the 5 menu items returns "Your phone is not yet personalized" with "Dismiss" as the only option.

joarce said:
Purchased a used D850 that was supposedly unlocked. Is there any way to verify other than trying other SIMS (which I don't have)? Picked up a code from an eBay seller and when I enter 2945#*850# each of the 5 menu items returns "Your phone is not yet personalized" with "Dismiss" as the only option.
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You need to put a non AT&T sim in it to find out.

hyelton said:
You need to put a non AT&T sim in it to find out.
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I put in a PagePlus (Verizon) SIM and phone booted normally (AICP Lollipop) and there is no service; there wasn't any message about SIM.

joarce said:
I put in a PagePlus (Verizon) SIM and phone booted normally (AICP Lollipop) and there is no service; there wasn't any message about SIM.
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Well there is your problem, You can't use the D850 on PagePlus/Verizon... Verizon is CDMA carrier not GSM. The only reason why Verizon uses sim cards is for LTE.
You'd only be able to use a VS985 or a LS985 on page plus.

hyelton said:
Well there is your problem, You can't use the D850 on PagePlus/Verizon... Verizon is CDMA carrier not GSM. The only reason why Verizon uses sim cards is for LTE.
You'd only be able to use a VS985 or a LS985 on page plus.
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I am aware of that.
I switched from PagePlus (Verizon) using the VS985 to Cricket (AT&T) using the D850 with the Cricket SIM. The person I bought the D850 from said it was SIM unlocked and I'm trying to verify that; I've purchased an unlock code for the D850, but when I dial the code I mentioned above each of the five options returns the "Your phone is not yet personalized" message with the only option being "Dismiss."
You then told me to insert a non-accepted SIM so I inserted the PagePlus (Verizon) SIM.

joarce said:
I am aware of that.
I switched from PagePlus (Verizon) using the VS985 to Cricket (AT&T) using the D850 with the Cricket SIM. The person I bought the D850 from said it was SIM unlocked and I'm trying to verify that; I've purchased an unlock code for the D850, but when I dial the code I mentioned above each of the five options returns the "Your phone is not yet personalized" message with the only option being "Dismiss."
You then told me to insert a non-accepted SIM so I inserted the PagePlus (Verizon) SIM.
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Ahh so you where just testing? Well using a Verizon system to test is not a good test. But wait your trying using a Cricket sim? A D850 does not have to he unlocked to work on Cricket, AT&T Go Phone, H20 and other AT&T mvnos. It just works.
If your trying to use a non AT&T/mvno sim then it would need to be unlocked like if you wanted to use T-Mobile.
Also if the phone is locked you CANT unlock it using a custom ROM, you have to flash it back to stock. But if your using it on Cricket the phone doesn't have to be unlocked.

hyelton said:
Ahh so you where just testing? Well using a Verizon system to test is not a good test. But wait your trying using a Cricket sim? A D850 does not have to he unlocked to work on Cricket, AT&T Go Phone, H20 and other AT&T mvnos. It just works.
If your trying to use a non AT&T/mvno sim then it would need to be unlocked like if you wanted to use T-Mobile.
Also if the phone is locked you CANT unlock it using a custom ROM, you have to flash it back to stock. But if your using it on Cricket the phone doesn't have to be unlocked.
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I want to unlock the D850 for international use, specifically using LTE Band 1. The "Your phone is not yet personalized" message only appears when I boot the stock ROM; I can't access the menu in any custom ROM.

joarce said:
I want to unlock the D850 for international use, specifically using LTE Band 1. The "Your phone is not yet personalized" message only appears when I boot the stock ROM; I can't access the menu in any custom ROM.
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So your using the back to stock guide and going 100% completely back to stock before trying by using the tot method right?
So are you trying to use the Verizon sim to unlock it? If so that might be a problem and you'd need something like a T-Mobile sim

hyelton said:
So your using the back to stock guide and going 100% completely back to stock before trying by using the tot method right?
So are you trying to use the Verizon sim to unlock it? If so that might be a problem and you'd need something like a T-Mobile sim
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Yep, it had Lollipop when I got it, so I tot'ed back to KK.
The seller of the unlock code's instructions indicate their code will work with the Cricket SIM or an "unapproved" SIM, so I restored stock KK and entered the 2945etc code and received the message that is the title of this thread.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked, as the person from whom I bought it said it was. I don't know this to be true, so I'm trying to verify before travel.

joarce said:
Yep, it had Lollipop when I got it, so I tot'ed back to KK.
The seller of the unlock code's instructions indicate their code will work with the Cricket SIM or an "unapproved" SIM, so I restored stock KK and entered the 2945etc code and received the message that is the title of this thread.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked, as the person from whom I bought it said it was. I don't know this to be true, so I'm trying to verify before travel.
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The only way to verify is use a T-Mobile sim or non USA sim.

hyelton said:
The only way to verify is use a T-Mobile sim or non USA sim.
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Ya I figured, it's just interesting that the seller of the SIM unlock said it would work with the Cricket SIM.

joarce said:
Ya I figured, it's just interesting that the seller of the SIM unlock said it would work with the Cricket SIM.
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You can get a T-Mo sim for free. Either go into a T-Mo store, or get one on their site.

I inserted a T-Mobile SIM and dialed 2945#*850# and after selecting each of the five options I recieved the "Your phone is not personalized" message.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked? The carrier logo at the top left of the screen said T-Mobile, and when I went into Settings/About Phone it said T-Mobile LTE.

joarce said:
I inserted a T-Mobile SIM and dialed 2945#*850# and after selecting each of the five options I recieved the "Your phone is not personalized" message.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked? The carrier logo at the top left of the screen said T-Mobile, and when I went into Settings/About Phone it said T-Mobile LTE.
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Your phone is unlocked. If your phone was locked when you turn it on it will tell you. I'm not sure but that code I don't think has anything to do with unlocking lol. You never enter a code in the dailer. You always just enter your unlock code when you boot your phone.
Your phone is unlocked or you wouldn't be seeing the T-Mobile network.

I'm having a similar situation. I have the 851, and I'm receiving this same message. The phone was locked to T-Mobile, but I want to use it for Metro. Please help.

joarce said:
Purchased a used D850 that was supposedly unlocked. Is there any way to verify other than trying other SIMS (which I don't have)? Picked up a code from an eBay seller and when I enter 2945#*850# each of the 5 menu items returns "Your phone is not yet personalized" with "Dismiss" as the only option.
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Call the original carrier of the phone, they should be able to get the unlock code. If not them, call ur carrier.

shortay85 said:
I'm having a similar situation. I have the 851, and I'm receiving this same message. The phone was locked to T-Mobile, but I want to use it for Metro. Please help.
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You would have to contact T-Mobile
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hyelton said:
Also if the phone is locked you CANT unlock it using a custom ROM, you have to flash it back to stock. But if your using it on Cricket the phone doesn't have to be unlocked.
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I got unlocked code from AT&T but did not get the unlock screen when I boot the phone with other sim card. The unlock did not work when I get to the unlock screen by dialing a special code. After reverting the phone to a stock ROM, the unlock works as the instruction that come with the unlocked described. Thanks

Will the VZW G5 be rooted and/or BL unlocked?

I sure hope so. I can't have a phone without root. Unfortunately I'm stuck with verizon....
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I assume it will be exactly the same as G4 in terms of root/BL.

How can we know now though? Too early to know.
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tabp0le said:
I assume it will be exactly the same as G4 in terms of root/BL.
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which was what.. seems like some G4s have root

jaladhjin said:
which was what.. seems like some G4s have root
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Unfortunately only the intl variants and tmobile have unlocked bootloader which is required for root in android 6.0+

Have you guys heard the Unlocked LG G5 has all Major USA Bands?
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/18/unlocked-lg-g5-gsm-cdma/

any update on bootloader

krazie1 said:
Have you guys heard the Unlocked LG G5 has all Major USA Bands?
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/18/unlocked-lg-g5-gsm-cdma/
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The discussion is about an unlocked bootloader, not an unlocked carrier situation.
If an unlocked boot loader version existed, it would be called a developer version and it wouldn't be likely to be picked up in large enough numbers to see much real public development.
Basically, it will most likely be MONTHS before you see a leak or hack to unlock the boot loader if EVER. It will be a long time before you even see root if the G4 and V10 (just got root very recently) are anything to go by.
Since mobile device payments have become all the rage, carriers and device manufactures are extra motivated to lock down their devices. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge (same processor as the G5) are so locked down (even on T-mobile) using Qualcomms secure boot methods that it does a check to verify the main partition before it loads the contents to memory meaning a root can only be done temporarily (live rooted) if an exploit is ever found and will have to be rerooted every reboot. Android developers are going to have to struggle with qualcomm devices especially to develop into the the future.

manaox2 said:
The discussion is about an unlocked bootloader, not an unlocked carrier situation.
If an unlocked boot loader version existed, it would be called a developer version and it wouldn't be likely to be picked up in large enough numbers to see much real public development.
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If the G5 is carrier unlocked, then wouldn't we simply be able to purchase a T-Mobile variant, get it unlocked, and then use it with a Verizon Sim?

dtroup64 said:
If the G5 is carrier unlocked, then wouldn't we simply be able to purchase a T-Mobile variant, get it unlocked, and then use it with a Verizon Sim?
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As long as you don't mind paying full price or carrying a second contract and T-Mobile agrees to unlock it. Hopefully development would still be decent with just the t-mobile variant.

dtroup64 said:
If the G5 is carrier unlocked, then wouldn't we simply be able to purchase a T-Mobile variant, get it unlocked, and then use it with a Verizon Sim?
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Unfortunately Verizon is very strict on what devices can be activated with one of their SIMs. Most likely they would block a Tmobile or international variant on their network. This is the case with the G4 already.

We got root on the V10, not an unlocked bootloader though (yet). Here's to hoping we can get at least root on the G5 in the same manner...need those magic TOT files!

thedrizzle said:
We got root on the V10, not an unlocked bootloader though (yet). Here's to hoping we can get at least root on the G5 in the same manner...need those magic TOT files!
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We will need more than the TOT file to root the G5. Starting with Android 6.0, Google made changes so that root requires a modified kernel. Changes to system.img will not be enough. Since this involves tampering with the boot.img, the locked bootloader will prevent the phone from booting at all.
Here's hoping we don't have a repeat of the G4 or V10 when it comes to locked bootloaders.

Should I not update my device to keep it as developer friendly as possible (I am preordering it)

manaox2 said:
As long as you don't mind paying full price or carrying a second contract and T-Mobile agrees to unlock it. Hopefully development would still be decent with just the t-mobile variant.
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Or not having 3g CDMA where there's no LTE.

Anyone working on a root method yet?

This is bull crap why does tmo get a unlocked bl and not everyone else?
Why are people so afraid of it? Just let us enter our serial and we download a program. We void our warranty but how bout you let us take thst risk!?

Sorry Bad post!!

soundgirl101 said:
:crying::crying:None of LG G5 variants have an unlockable bootloader!! This is due primarily to Google agreements with various credit card providers for Android "Tap and Pay" feature to be used!! Other variants, like T-Mobile, will have an "OEM Unlock" feature in developer options!! This will "carrier unlock" the carrier restriction so the phone can go to different "lesser or smaller" cell providers!! Verizon for example has a strict policy on activation of mobile devices on their network!! A non-Verizon G5 will not activate on their network at this time!! With all the security measures, LG's custom locked bootloader with kernel verify, rooting will be unlikely!!:crying::crying: While a "recovery" is available, without root permissions to flash or push the image, it's just a file on the computer!!
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There are guys in the T-Mobile forum who have successfully unlocked their bootloader . I just picked up the g5 today. It's working well so far . how good is LG with updates ?
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soundgirl101 said:
:crying::crying:None of LG G5 variants have an unlockable bootloader!! This is due primarily to Google agreements with various credit card providers for Android "Tap and Pay" feature to be used!! Other variants, like T-Mobile, will have an "OEM Unlock" feature in developer options!! This will "carrier unlock" the carrier restriction so the phone can go to different "lesser or smaller" cell providers!! Verizon for example has a strict policy on activation of mobile devices on their network!! A non-Verizon G5 will not activate on their network at this time!! With all the security measures, LG's custom locked bootloader with kernel verify, rooting will be unlikely!!:crying::crying: While a "recovery" is available, without root permissions to flash or push the image, it's just a file on the computer!!
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That is NOT what the OEM Unlock function does at all.
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Variant - SPRINT vs Variant - OPENUS

I'm a new and proud owner of 2 Ph-1s, both purchased from Sprint.
While I was browsing XDA i noticed that there are two specific variants of the phone one SPRINT and the other OPENUS.
I know that one of the difference between the two variants is that Sprint is able to lock and unlock the SPRINT variant at will.
(I got the phone unlocked by paying off the lease for it and buying it out. I checked the IMEI and it was all green and good. After a few days, the IMEI was flagged as not met financial responsibility)
Do we know if there are any other specific differences between the two variants, and if there are none, can the bootloader from OPENUS be flashed on the SPRINT variant to remove any connection to Sprint.
I was looking at: https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
There are Kernel and Wifi drivers. I see that there are separate ones for Sprint and telus and one for all other carriers.
Would flashing the latest build for OPENUS variant also flash the kernel and wifi drivers?

Sprint variant is two updates behind. Try flashing the latest nougat here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681/page8
Hardware is the same for all essential devices.

coolmaster121 said:
I'm a new and proud owner of 2 Ph-1s, both purchased from Sprint.
While I was browsing XDA i noticed that there are two specific variants of the phone one SPRINT and the other OPENUS.
I know that one of the difference between the two variants is that Sprint is able to lock and unlock the SPRINT variant at will.
(I got the phone unlocked by paying off the lease for it and buying it out. I checked the IMEI and it was all green and good. After a few days, the IMEI was flagged as not met financial responsibility)
Do we know if there are any other specific differences between the two variants, and if there are none, can the bootloader from OPENUS be flashed on the SPRINT variant to remove any connection to Sprint.
I was looking at: https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
There are Kernel and Wifi drivers. I see that there are separate ones for Sprint and telus and one for all other carriers.
Would flashing the latest build for OPENUS variant also flash the kernel and wifi drivers?
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So you paid it off, Sprint unlocked it. Then relocked it after a few days?
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bricky23 said:
So you paid it off, Sprint unlocked it. Then relocked it after a few days?
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I am still using the phone with a T-Mobile sim in it. But the imei lock status, when checked says locked.
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I did a bit more digging around the Phone apps/system apps and found the following and would want to know if folks with the OPENUS variant (non Sprint) have the same things on their phone:
Settings>Apps>Configure apps>Opening links>Carrier Hub (Open deviceservices.sprint.com)
Settings>Apps>...>Show System
[no name] 112 KB version sprint_05.07.00.02
running
Code:
adb shell pm list packages -f -s
to show all system packages shows the following sprint associated packages:
package:/system/app/SprintHiddenMenu/SprintHiddenMenu.apk=com.ts.android.hiddenmenu
package:/system/priv-app/MobileInstaller/MobileInstaller.apk=com.sprint.ce.updater
package:/system/priv-app/SMF/SMF.apk=com.sprint.ms.smf.services

coolmaster121 said:
I did a bit more digging around the Phone apps/system apps and found the following and would want to know if folks with the OPENUS variant (non Sprint) have the same things on their phone:
Settings>Apps>Configure apps>Opening links>Carrier Hub (Open deviceservices.sprint.com)
Settings>Apps>...>Show System
[no name] 112 KB version sprint_05.07.00.02
running
Code:
adb shell pm list packages -f -s
to show all system packages shows the following sprint associated packages:
package:/system/app/SprintHiddenMenu/SprintHiddenMenu.apk=com.ts.android.hiddenmenu
package:/system/priv-app/MobileInstaller/MobileInstaller.apk=com.sprint.ce.updater
package:/system/priv-app/SMF/SMF.apk=com.sprint.ms.smf.services
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i have the exact same thing and im open US. the only thing i couldnt get to work (since im not rooted) is the packages part. same thing happened for me when i put my sprint sim and it only gave me 1 update but took it out, put a gsm sim and it downloaded the rest of the updates.

Jonathanlc2005 said:
i have the exact same thing and im open US. the only thing i couldnt get to work (since im not rooted) is the packages part. same thing happened for me when i put my sprint sim and it only gave me 1 update but took it out, put a gsm sim and it downloaded the rest of the updates.
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Thanks for checking friend, I appreciate it.
Regarding ADB, you dont need to be rooted to run this command, just make sure the phone has Deve settings enabled, and enable USB Debugging. Then connect your PC to the phone and use minimal adb and fastboot to run the command. You can do lots of other stuff to this way keeping your phone non-rooted and with locked bootloader.

When I look at the variant for my PH-1 (which came from Sprint, is UICC unlocked, and works great with my t-mobile SIM) it doesn't show Variant - Sprint or Variant - OPENUS. Instead, it just shows Variant - .
It doesn't list anything after Variant.

Does anyone know if there is a way to overwrite both of the A/B partitions? I think the sprint variant is reloading something from the install/backup partition that keeps the phone sim locked even if you flash the openus variant.

coolmaster121 said:
(I got the phone unlocked by paying off the lease for it and buying it out. I checked the IMEI and it was all green and good. After a few days, the IMEI was flagged as not met financial responsibility)
Do we know if there are any other specific differences between the two variants, and if there are none, can the bootloader from OPENUS be flashed on the SPRINT variant to remove any connection to Sprint.
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So, we did the same thing as you. I purchased 2. The black one was unlocked out of the box. The white one isn't (yet). Both are paid off as of yesterday, they gladly took my money, but then didn't want to issue the unlock for the white one. I may just install the NMJ32F build, and see what happens.
Where did you look to check the IMEI unlock status? Swappa? I would be on the phone ripping Sprint a new ass if they are flagging my paid for device as "not met financial responsibility". I would blow them up on twitter, facebook, etc, until the problem has been rectified.
*UPDATE* I flashed NMJ32F and it works fine. Still locked to Sprint which I figured it would be. Otherwise, it has the latest November security patch now and should get all the other updates.

Hi, I am in Ireland and got a PH-1 which was locked by Sprint but i contacted them and they told me they have unlocked it for me and i can use it in Ireland but i am actually not able to use it on any network here, it just says Invalid Sim every time i put the sim card in.
Can anyone help me please?

Sam.anas said:
Hi, I am in Ireland and got a PH-1 which was locked by Sprint but i contacted them and they told me they have unlocked it for me and i can use it in Ireland but i am actually not able to use it on any network here, it just says Invalid Sim every time i put the sim card in.
Can anyone help me please?
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Invalid sim means that your phone is still locked to Sprint.
If your phone is unlocked then the UICC unlock will show this message:

Sam.anas said:
Hi, I am in Ireland and got a PH-1 which was locked by Sprint but i contacted them and they told me they have unlocked it for me and i can use it in Ireland but i am actually not able to use it on any network here, it just says Invalid Sim every time i put the sim card in.
Can anyone help me please?
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If they have unlocked it, you still need to put a Sprint SIM in it and run the UICC unlock before you can put another SIM in it.

wolfhelm said:
If they have unlocked it, you still need to put a Sprint SIM in it and run the UICC unlock before you can put another SIM in it.
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So if i could get a Sprint sim card here, will i be able to do it myself?

Sam.anas said:
So if i could get a Sprint sim card here, will i be able to do it myself?
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The way I understand it, you need to put a Sprint Sim in that has service activated on so it can connect to their Network to be unlocked. How you can do that overseas I'm not sure... You could buy service and have it sent to you, then you can connect through roaming. Sounds extremely tedious and expensive to do though...

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kbonnel said:
When I look at the variant for my PH-1 (which came from Sprint, is UICC unlocked, and works great with my t-mobile SIM) it doesn't show Variant - Sprint or Variant - OPENUS. Instead, it just shows Variant - .
It doesn't list anything after Variant.
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Mine too. Does this confirm that it is a Sprint version?

dovid said:
Mine too. Does this confirm that it is a Sprint version?
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Not sure if it confirms it or not. I asked essential, but they said it wasn't a big deal / not a problem.

Question sorry your device can't be activated on another carrier

I bought an unlocked VW phone from US in a business trip , paid off and came to home country . VZW said wait for few days and it will get unlock , Trusting a MNC , i came back and now it is showing error
"sorry your device can't be activated on another carrier " Contact Verizon .. When i insert SIM .
I contacted verizon , samsung , no help , i cannot go back US and hate to trash a $1200 phone
I spend sometime browsing xda and hit this
Carrier/SIM Unlock - Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G SM-G998U & U1 (QualComm SnapDragon) USA/CANADA! - NO ROOT- FREE
Here's a free How-To on how i successfully Carrier/Sim unlocked my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G running the NEWEST Android update on bootloader 5 (USQU5BULJ)released in January of 2022 that was carrier locked to Verizon and now fully Unlocked...
forum.xda-developers.com
Downloaded Frija , Flashed AIO CSC for U1 , (Somehow XAA always gives me error ) , wiped cache , factory reset still when insert sim shows me error.
Basic question:
1) Does this error means it is network locked ? When i go to Download mode it still shows Carrier VZW ? Where is it come from bootloader ?
2) If i root the phone (i dont care warranty)will it get rid of this ?any pointer will be big help

I bought an unlocked VW phone from US in a business trip
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That's not possible. VZW does not sell unlocked phones ever. You might have bought it at a retailer like Best Buy?
It's network locked. You cannot root the phone (as far as we know). You can try the steps in the S21 guide you linked.
VZW's unlock policy is 60 days after activation. You must be on the U firmware and be running the VZW CSC.

Thank you for your response.
Yes , i bought the VZW unlocked from best buy retailer .
Now , I already flashed , AIO CSC & tried XAA U1 couple of times ,Should i go back to , VZW CSC U firmware ?
Where is the restriction coming from ? bootloader ?
It is a old phone it must be more than 60days for sure .

Device Unlocking Policies | Verizon
Verizon's device unlocking policy.
www.verizon.com
Devices that you purchase from Verizon are locked for 60 days after purchase. Devices that you purchase from one of our authorized retailers are locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently. Following the 60 day lock period, we do not lock our phones at any time.
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Have you ever activated the phone on VZW's network? If not, it will never unlock.

craznazn said:
Device Unlocking Policies | Verizon
Verizon's device unlocking policy.
www.verizon.com
Have you ever activated the phone on VZW's network? If not, it will never unlock.
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No , or actually i dont know since i bought it as aftermarket .
May i know , What are my options here ?
If i manage to put a VZW prepaid sim , will it get activated ?, and keep it for 60 it get unlock ?
Does that has to be new service VZW SIM , or i can borrow a friend SIM ?
I still don't understand where is the error coming from ? After 60Days will it have a OTA update to get it unlock ?

Its from knox itself. Any vzw sim should work

Thanks . i will try ship the phone to keep in VZW network in US .
BT W is there any way to bypass knox security (network lock check) or reimage knox and avoid the hassle .

also the same problem. Did you manage to solve it? only i have lg v50 thinq 5g