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Verizon TP2 SIM unlock

Does anyone know how to unlock the SIM for the Verizon TP2 so it can accept any SIM card?

You'll need to have been a long time customer of Verizon (although, I've read of new customers having good results) in good standing.
Call Verizon up and tell them you want to SIM unlock the phone. If they ask, tell them you're traveling overseas and want to use another provider for GSM service.
This is a very new phone for Verizon, so they may not have the instruction set for the Touch Pro2 yet (my rep didn't). My rep had to contact HTC directly for instructions, but he had both unlock codes in his computer. You can let them contact HTC, or tell them you want the codes and you'll contact HTC directly yourself if this is the case.
They should give you two unlock codes (Unlock A and Unlock B, although you should only need Unlock A).
Write down the code, turn on your Touch Pro 2.
From the homescreen, scroll all the way to SETTINGS.
Click ALL SETTINGS in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
Click the PERSONAL tab.
Click the SECURITY icon.
Enter your Unlock A code in the box and click OK/Enter.
Your phone should now be SIM unlocked!
This is how I did it. Neither AT&T or TMobile SIMs have been rejected in my TP2, but I have yet to make test calls.. I think there is a software restriction somewhere that needs to be bypassed for US based GSM, but I don't recall for sure.
-mak

hmm do you know of any online services who could give me the unlock codes?

Why do you need a service? If you're a customer in good standing with Verizon (60days or more I think) they'll give you the unlock code.
The ROM's havn't been hacked yet for the CDMA/US versions of the phones so I don't think there is anyone else doing unlocks yet.
All I had to do was send an email to Verizon from my account login page and the next morning i had the unlock code waiting for me.
--Chris

just a update
.mak said:
You'll need to have been a long time customer of Verizon (although, I've read of new customers having good results) in good standing.
Call Verizon up and tell them you want to SIM unlock the phone. If they ask, tell them you're traveling overseas and want to use another provider for GSM service.
This is a very new phone for Verizon, so they may not have the instruction set for the Touch Pro2 yet (my rep didn't). My rep had to contact HTC directly for instructions, but he had both unlock codes in his computer. You can let them contact HTC, or tell them you want the codes and you'll contact HTC directly yourself if this is the case.
They should give you two unlock codes (Unlock A and Unlock B, although you should only need Unlock A).
Write down the code, turn on your Touch Pro 2.
From the homescreen, scroll all the way to SETTINGS.
Click ALL SETTINGS in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
Click the PERSONAL tab.
Click the SECURITY icon.
Enter your Unlock A code in the box and click OK/Enter.
Your phone should now be SIM unlocked!
This is how I did it. Neither AT&T or TMobile SIMs have been rejected in my TP2, but I have yet to make test calls.. I think there is a software restriction somewhere that needs to be bypassed for US based GSM, but I don't recall for sure.
-mak
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it worked fine for me when i did it like two evenings ago! i used tbloie to test voice and sms worked but data didnt but i was in a bad call area for them
check this out
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1183703&postcount=232
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1183996&postcount=243

The qualifications for unlock eligability is to have had service with verizon longer than 60 days, only one unlock per line in 10 months, and to have your account balance current, as well as this will void your warranty with the equipment per verizon. It does not affect insurance on the device is what I got. I got a $15 prepaid sim card from at&t due to TMobile not offering data on prepaid, unless you have a sidekick. So after successfull unlock, and my new gophone sim, I was able to make and recieve calls, and took a sec but got data services working, but restricted to edge speeds in the US of course due to the hsdpa being on a different frequency than they use in europe. But hey, my phone now has 2 numbers with a few clicks of a button, no need to even restart the device, so when I am in a building that I cant get cdma service due to the high band frequency it uses, I can then use gsm to make outbound calls, and it's cool to floss to your coworkers that your verizon phone showing the at&t network. Whats the point of having a world phone if you cant play
One upgraded device $199, one prepaid sim $15.00, sticking with verizon after the first tp was crippled, a fortune, being able to showup the iphone on almost every level, Priceless.
Being a good smartphone, there's not an app for that. hahaha

oanderson007 said:
One upgraded device $199, one prepaid sim $15.00, sticking with verizon after the first tp was crippled, a fortune, being able to showup the iphone on almost every level, Priceless.
Being a good smartphone, there's not an app for that. hahaha
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lol
Just got my TP2 with Verizon and lovin' it. Can't wait for this to be unlocked.

I have read about unlocking the SIM card on the phone. It's nice that they will do that, but why would one want to do this? What is there to gain from it?

Taintor said:
I have read about unlocking the SIM card on the phone. It's nice that they will do that, but why would one want to do this? What is there to gain from it?
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for one it gives people the option to buy the verizon version of the phone instead of the tmoblie verison whice looks ugly to me !! and for people like me i can use the gsm sim of my phone for like a prepaid sim if i wanted to!! or if one day i deside to move to another carrier or i move to another area were i can get verizon i can use my same phone!!!

Taintor said:
I have read about unlocking the SIM card on the phone. It's nice that they will do that, but why would one want to do this? What is there to gain from it?
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The big benefit for those of us who travel is that we can use a foreign SIM in our phones when in a foreign country and pay local rates instead of VZW's $2+/min charges. (on Orange when I'm in the UK I pay like 40cents/min to call the US and like 15cents/min to call the UK).
In the US and only with the Verizon phone you can also get say AT&T or TMobile service and have a 2nd local(US) phone number on it and switch between VZW & the other provider as you wish.
--Chris

I sent Verizon an email on Friday afternoon and got a reply with my unlock code within two hours. It was a very nice reply too. The reason I wanted to do this was I am planning on moving to another area code and have found it much easier to get a job some place if you actually have a local number, so I'm just going to get a prepaid SIM for a while...

Boushh said:
I sent Verizon an email on Friday afternoon and got a reply with my unlock code within two hours. It was a very nice reply too. The reason I wanted to do this was I am planning on moving to another area code and have found it much easier to get a job some place if you actually have a local number, so I'm just going to get a prepaid SIM for a while...
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I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.

jdog_12345 said:
I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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If you are comfortable editing your registry, (and have a reg edit program installed on your phone) you can go to:
HK_USER\System\State\sms\Unread\Count
Change this value to 0
That should work. (at least it does on normal sms messages, not sure if the SIM card makes any difference.)
EDIT: You may have to check "..\MMS\Unread\Count" also.
Flip

jdog_12345 said:
I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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I don't get it. Why can't it be deleted? Same Inbox right?

Did anyone try using data on a SIM card? I wasn't sure how to get that working.

Thanks for the registry tweak. It worked perfect.

leepriestenator said:
I don't get it. Why can't it be deleted? Same Inbox right?
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Windows mobile often does mysterious things doesn't it? I deleted it but it was still showing the unread message. I got it working using the registry.

jdog_12345 said:
I got my code as well. I tried a co-workers SIM card from his iPhone 3GS running on AT&T and it worked. Too funny. The only issue was that he got 2 voice mails and a text while I had his SIM card in and now I have an unread text showing that I can't get rid of. Arrrgh. I also had 2 voice mails that were showing up as well but I got rid of those by calling my phone and leaving a voice mail. Now to just get rid of that stuck text message. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. By the way... thanks for this post. It will be handy when I travel to Europe and Mexico.
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Just curious, are you using that SIM card on a US Rhodium? I ask because I got my phone SIM unlocked via the code Verizon provides, but I've been wondering about being able to use the phone in the US with a SIM card from say AT&T or T-Mobile.

I have a question for you guys.
The SIM card that comes with your phones (both Verizon and Sprint), they are dummies right? Do your phones work if you pull em out?

Will be getting my TP2 from verizon shortly. Love the fact that we can unlock the SIM Slot and insert and Active US AT&T SIM card...not so sure I like the Edge only speeds though....
Does anyone know if we can avoid calling and just get the unlock codes posted on here or are they strictly by account?

[Q] How do I add APNs on Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1?

I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) running Android 4.1.1. I was told by Verizon prior to moving to England that, with this version of Android which unlocked the "world phone" capabilities (GSM), that I would be able to use my phone abroad with a new sim on a local network.
Fast forward a few weeks, and I am in England with an Orange sim in my phone. I have no problems with voice, but I cannot access any data services (I have no trouble receiving texts, but cannot send them - I think this is a problem with the sim though). After searching around the internet for a while, it seems that the solution to my problem would be to add the Orange APN settings to my phone.
HOWEVER, Verizon's version of 4.1.1 does not allow you to edit APN settings! When you go to the APN menu, there is nothing displayed and the only settings option is to Reset to Default.
The closest thing I've found to a solution is here, but it's a bit out of date as the method isn't for 4.1.1. I'm a bit wary of rooting my phone and installing a rom, as I've never done anything like that before.
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing that might be able to offer a solution? I would be willing to root my phone if necessary, but I'd need to be directed to a pretty explicit noob guide for doing that :silly:
Thanks!

Getting root is easy with the toolkit linked. Should you have any questions you can read the thread or search galaxy s3 toolkit on YouTube. Just keep in mind some videos are outdated and that you have a Verizon cdma galaxy S3 running 4.1.1.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092244
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Search this same thread and the APN fixes are here. There is also an APN fix in Note 2 forum that should work. Once you change APN should be good to go with Orange. Say hi to my Uncle in Birmingham. He on Orange also. Cheers. :laugh:

What ended up being your solution?
I'm going to Italy tomorrow with a Verizon S3 and APN settings are locked. The phone is rooted and I would love to be able to use a local SIM on data!
Thanks in advance.

sundayradio said:
What ended up being your solution?
I'm going to Italy tomorrow with a Verizon S3 and APN settings are locked. The phone is rooted and I would love to be able to use a local SIM on data!
Thanks in advance.
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No solution yet. I'm going to look at the link above when I can get some time to sit down and focus on it. Hopefully it fixes it.
BTW, although it's billed as a CDMA phone, it is able to operate on GSM as well. That's the whole "world phone" thing that Verizon has been talking about.

expatabroad said:
BTW, although it's billed as a CDMA phone, it is able to operate on GSM as well. That's the whole "world phone" thing that Verizon has been talking about.
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I understand it's a world phone, but I wanted to drop that in because I wasn't sure if the Toolkit states "CDMA" under the device selection screen. I know the Galaxy Nexus or Razr Toolkit specifically stated CDMA. I just didn't want you to accidentally pick the wrong one. After looking at screen shots of the Toolkit you shouldn't have a problem it doesn't mention CDMA only Verizon is stated.

Unable to add APN.
prdog1 said:
Search this same thread and the APN fixes are here. There is also an APN fix in Note 2 forum that should work. Once you change APN should be good to go with Orange. Say hi to my Uncle in Birmingham. He on Orange also. Cheers. :laugh:
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Hey there,
Sorry for going there, but I have not been able to find a fix for adding in the APN on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III. I have it on Cincinnati Bell at the moment, and have it rooted. I have voice and text, but not data. I have used the APN Manager Pro to see the APN that I need to use, but for some reason it will not use it or be able to edit it? Any thoughts?

deca2499 said:
Hey there,
Sorry for going there, but I have not been able to find a fix for adding in the APN on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III. I have it on Cincinnati Bell at the moment, and have it rooted. I have voice and text, but not data. I have used the APN Manager Pro to see the APN that I need to use, but for some reason it will not use it or be able to edit it? Any thoughts?
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Yes.
Get titanium backup pro and make apn mgr pro a system app.
You should be good after that.
This is confirmed working on Vodafone Italy and ill post results from China and hk in about a month

And please spread the word on this.
Spiting Verizon is my new favorite hobby.

I have a very similar problem. I have a Samsung S3, not rooted, but unlocked from Verizon. I have been in Kandahar for a month or so. My SGS3 with a local provider will make and receive calls great when coverage is there. My problem is, I can only seem to text local here not back to the US, or get email and no Google Talk. I went to the shop where I got my card here, they told me that Verizon needed to unlock my phone. I know it is unlocked but I made the call home, Verizon told me what I already knew. I went back into the store, once again, next they said Verizon needed to unlock my APN? I called again, finally I got a response from Verizon saying that Samsung needs to release the patch so Verizon can unlock it. If anyone knows of such a APN patch I would greatly appreciate it. My lap top screen got cracked during a patrol so doing all of this and email is quite the B!tch! I have always had success with this forum and hope it will continue. Once I send my lap top back home to be warrantied, I will not have any way of getting the usual business done for at least a month. I'm trying to hold off on the lap top until I can get my phone fully functional. I do not have internet connection on my phone, just my computer, I guess that is the APN, that is still locked. I could do all of this if I had WiFi, but it is not allowed here by the company that provides internet. They do have WiFi in some areas, but it is always bogged down with everyone else trying to use it. Also, I am not too sure if I want to attempt to do a root, the internet service here is very slow. Thanks for your help. Please remember, I am atleast 8 1/2 hours ahead of you, so response time will be delayed.
A very helpful member of GalaxyS3forums sent me here.

[Q] Sprint galaxy s4 no current service trying to unlock sim..possible?

I have a Galaxy S4 through Sprint. It was a replacement phone to another phone but never technically activated. I rooted phone and put a straight talk sim in, says invalid sim. I have tried many apps, places to buy codes, no one can get this phone to work. Is it because it doesnt have prior service? (Didnt think that would matter) Or can someone please tell me how I can make this phone work? Thank you Btw I now have no active working phone, but my number is on the straight talk sim in the galaxy phone. I desperately need it on. It was transferred earlier from another phone and now im in a pickle.

shellmini said:
I have a Galaxy S4 through Sprint. It was a replacement phone to another phone but never technically activated. I rooted phone and put a straight talk sim in, says invalid sim. I have tried many apps, places to buy codes, no one can get this phone to work. Is it because it doesnt have prior service? (Didnt think that would matter) Or can someone please tell me how I can make this phone work? Thank you Btw I now have no active working phone, but my number is on the straight talk sim in the galaxy phone. I desperately need it on. It was transferred earlier from another phone and now im in a pickle.
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I am having the same problem.
1. Are you on stock rom?
2. Are you on baseband MDC or MDL?
3. Did you perform the international sim unlock first?
4. After you have satisfied the first 3 requirements, try the domestic sim unlock thread.

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shellmini said:
I have a Galaxy S4 through Sprint. It was a replacement phone to another phone but never technically activated. I rooted phone and put a straight talk sim in, says invalid sim. I have tried many apps, places to buy codes, no one can get this phone to work. Is it because it doesnt have prior service? (Didnt think that would matter) Or can someone please tell me how I can make this phone work? Thank you Btw I now have no active working phone, but my number is on the straight talk sim in the galaxy phone. I desperately need it on. It was transferred earlier from another phone and now im in a pickle.
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please answer the question

[Q] vzw s3 used for straight talk.

hello i just want to start off by saying i have searched everywhere for an answer on this. so i recently got a s4(free upgrade)and i want to let a friend use my s3. they have straight talk so im trying to figure out how to make it work. i tried to call verizon to get an unlock code but they said there was no such code they could give me and referred me to samsung. so all im wondering is how i can get this phone working on straight talks cdma towers. i know the 4g doesnt work but im not worried about it. if i have to root it i also dont mind just please point me in the right direction. i know its possible. it would be cool to be able to put a straight talk rom or something that will make it like the s3 that ST sells. thanks
Edit: This is a Samsung Galaxy SCH-I535

dizzlekrew said:
hello i just want to start off by saying i have searched everywhere for an answer on this. so i recently got a s4(free upgrade)and i want to let a friend use my s3. they have straight talk so im trying to figure out how to make it work. i tried to call verizon to get an unlock code but they said there was no such code they could give me and referred me to samsung. so all im wondering is how i can get this phone working on straight talks cdma towers. i know the 4g doesnt work but im not worried about it. if i have to root it i also dont mind just please point me in the right direction. i know its possible. it would be cool to be able to put a straight talk rom or something that will make it like the s3 that ST sells. thanks
Edit: This is a Samsung Galaxy SCH-I535
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Unsure about straight talk roms myself but as far as getting the phone to work on straight talk it's not all that complicated. I know you have to go to there website or contact them to get one of there sim cards. I'm looking into moving to straight talk myself soon, I'm tired of the high bills. As far as roms don't quote me on this but I think as long as it's bootloader unlocked you can use almost any rom that's d2lte which is basically a universal rom for all the d2=S3 us versions
And from what I've found on there website they do have 4GLte as they use verizon towers
From my CM11 S3

ShapesBlue said:
Unsure about straight talk roms myself but as far as getting the phone to work on straight talk it's not all that complicated. I know you have to go to there website or contact them to get one of there sim cards. I'm looking into moving to straight talk myself soon, I'm tired of the high bills. As far as roms don't quote me on this but I think as long as it's bootloader unlocked you can use almost any rom that's d2lte which is basically a universal rom for all the d2=S3 us versions
And from what I've found on there website they do have 4GLte as they use verizon towers
From my CM11 S3
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Well the only sim card i would be able to get would be a $g sim card as CDMA phones don't use reg sim cars and i'm almost positive ST does not offer 4G through their verizon towers. I really just want to find out how to unlock it and activate it. I went on the ST website and they said to enter in the IMEI and then send an activation kit but it says not available in my area code. So im stuck atm.

dizzlekrew said:
Well the only sim card i would be able to get would be a $g sim card as CDMA phones don't use reg sim cars and i'm almost positive ST does not offer 4G through their verizon towers. I really just want to find out how to unlock it and activate it. I went on the ST website and they said to enter in the IMEI and then send an activation kit but it says not available in my area code. So im stuck atm.
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Interesting because I input my IMEI and my info and it didn't say anything about it being a 3g sim card. Mine came up as compatible
From my CM11 S3

ShapesBlue said:
Interesting because I input my IMEI and my info and it didn't say anything about it being a 3g sim card. Mine came up as compatible
From my CM11 S3
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What is your zip code i want to try it with my IMEI and see what it says. Currently my zip says its not available. Thanks.

dizzlekrew said:
What is your zip code i want to try it with my IMEI and see what it says. Currently my zip says its not available. Thanks.
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Sorry man I don't give out personal info. If you want to shoot me a PM with your IMEI I'll be glad to report back what it says to you
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Question Can't remove old Carrier's information on Global Unlocked phone

Hi all,
I have been stay up two days to looking for my solutions and would you guys at least let me know if this is impossible or possible?
1. Bought Global Unlocked AT&T phone from my friend. When he sold it to me, I made sure it is unlocked and move to any carriers.
2. I check IMEI numbers and everything from Verizon (I called them) they confirmed this phone is compatible in their netowrk and will work.
3. I switch my iphone 11 max pro sim card (verison) and put it to Samsung Z flip 3 5g.
4. Everything works find but, I saw AT&T logo when I start the phone. I also some of AT&T setting's everywhere. I did factory format and showing the same thing.
5. I called verzion and they said, because I use 4g sim to 5g phone and asked me to visit their direct retailer to get free 5g sim card and I did.
6. HOWEVER, after change even sim, it shows still AT&T logo and AT&T related menu in the settings and everywhere. Also, I did not even have wifi calling feaatures.
6. After that I have been search and study two days but, still couldnt' figure out what's going on. What I found is I need ask my current carrier to push OTA. (that's the one of other people suggested and I did chat with verizon and they said, they will get back to me after senior engineer to check if they can do it.
7. They also make sure my phone is registered their networks and works fine.
It is really bothering me to see some of AT&T settings still turn on and also shwoing in this phone.
Probably this phone is global unlocked phones provided from AT&T from the beginning.
While i am searching and reading the articles, lots of people told me to gave up because i am even on Verizon, they said I have to depends on AT&T's OTA updates and etc....
it is my fault to bought it from my friend even tho I belived that because it worked, I thoguht that everyhthing would be fine......
What should I have to do? Just stay with it and sell it when z flip 4 is come out? Do I really didn't have any change to correct this issue?
I was fan of iphone and i swiched to android first in my life and everything went wrong. I want to fix and stay on Samsung. Would you guys can at least let me know there's no way or there's way to correct this so that at least I can ignore everthing and stop trying to find answer all day wrong........
Thank you and sorry for long question... you guys are my last hope.
Thank you in advance.
Respectfully,