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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 you×¥
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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Anyone know how to unlock the Captivate once it's rooted? Or do I need to buy a code from one of those sites? Thanks.
jentech said:
Anyone know how to unlock the Captivate once it's rooted? Or do I need to buy a code from one of those sites? Thanks.
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Did'nt they pass some law or loose some class action suit, after 90 days in good standing or something like that AT&T has to give you the unlocked code... The only exception I think was the Iphone, something about thats apple's terms to unlock or not....
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=9533
You're in the same boat as me. I bought one today knowing it was locked and might not have a code available for a few weeks from one of the "usual" places.
If you did like I did and bought it legit from an AT&T store, there's a chance you can call up AT&T tomorrow (what I'm trying) and get it unlocked all proper like. Otherwise, you may be in for a bit of a wait.
mk69 said:
Did'nt they pass some law or loose some class action suit, after 90 days in good standing or something like that AT&T has to give you the unlocked code... The only exception I think was the Iphone, something about thats apple's terms to unlock or not....
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Problem is I bought it outright from Best Buy today to use on Rogers in Canada, so I don't have an ATT account. I thought the unlock would be relatively painless.
Croak said:
You're in the same boat as me. I bought one today knowing it was locked and might not have a code available for a few weeks from one of the "usual" places.
If you did like I did and bought it legit from an AT&T store, there's a chance you can call up AT&T tomorrow (what I'm trying) and get it unlocked all proper like. Otherwise, you may be in for a bit of a wait.
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There's a guy in Burnaby who says it can unlock it using a cable, not a code. Going there tomorrow. Will let you know.
jentech said:
There's a guy in Burnaby who says it can unlock it using a cable, not a code. Going there tomorrow. Will let you know.
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Please do.
Croak said:
Please do.
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..and likewise let me know how you make out with AT&T.
Yeah me too. One reason I'm hesitating to buy it is that it's sim locked to AT&T. Since I also travel to other countries, I really need a totally unlocked phone. Please let us know how it turns out.
Phoned AT&T this morning and was told that the Captivate cannot be unlocked, at least not right now.
I called back (sometimes that helps) and chatted with another rep. and was told that AT&T has a 10 month exclusivity to the Samsung Captivate, and there would be no unlock until then.
10 months?? exclusive?? Get a clue AT&T, this thing is available on every major network, and unlocked on most.
If you don't have a post-paid AT&T account, you will get no help from AT&T for this unlock.
But most AT&T reps have no clue what it is. You have to explain to them. But only if you meet the qualification (post-paid, at least 90 days etc.).
can someone check this?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-i897-captivate-unlock-code-p-59175.html
http://cellunlocker.net/blog/2010/06/29/how-to-unlock-samsung-captivate/
DarkVasyaK said:
can someone check this?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-i897-captivate-unlock-code-p-59175.html
http://cellunlocker.net/blog/2010/06/29/how-to-unlock-samsung-captivate/
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Yeah unlockallcellular is a legit site.
_Opiate_ said:
Yeah unlockallcellular is a legit site.
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so, it works?
I'll find out shortly...I did an order with Unlockallcellular a few minutes ago.
Croak said:
I'll find out shortly...I did an order with Unlockallcellular a few minutes ago.
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I've tried the second one and they came back with 'no code found', and refunded my money.
I also phoned AT&T with my brother's account info and they told me 'can't unlock the phone for 10 months due to it's an AT&T exclusive phone'.
I called AT&T as I have a Premier Account with International calling and always get a subsidy sim unlock, but they were unable to find the unlock code. It seems that these are not available yet. AT&T might be blocking them for a while since the phone is so new.
Tried www.cellunlocker.net/www.unlockcodesource.com and they could not find a code for my phone either. Just ordered from www.unlockallcellular.com. Lets see how that goes.
For some reason, my IMEI ends with /2 after the usual 15 numbers. Anyone know why?
same here, 16 digits/2
My order with unlockallcellular.com is showing as Generating Code... at the moment.
Not getting my hopes up at this point though.
Order is still pending, but they have updated their website, the Captivate is now listed as Not Available.
Bummer.
Current Provider Price Available Delivery Time
AT&T / Cingular - US $7.99 NO 6 to 24 Hrs
Keep us posted if you find anything. I'm waiting on my phone (I'm out of the country too). Hopefully they figure things out in the next week or so. Hope I don't just end up with an expensive new toy...
I am starting to think that this has something to do with our weird IMEI's that end with /02. Maybe some new sim lock feature that Samsung and AT&T have come up with to prevent unlocking. Does anyone know the Vibrant and Galaxy S IMEI formats? Do the have 15 digits and the /02?
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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.
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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.
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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 just got the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, and I can't get it unlocked by apps from Google play, so I have no way to use the phone. Can anyone help me to get the unlock code? I will appreciate and pay some fee for your advice. If you think you can do it, please pm me and I will provide the imei number of the phone.
NANOSCALE said:
I just got the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, and I can't get it unlocked by apps from Google play, so I have no way to use the phone. Can anyone help me to get the unlock code? I will appreciate and pay some fee for your advice. If you think you can do it, please pm me and I will provide the imei number of the phone.
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Id love to help you, but the last time I tried this I needed the previous owners account information on at&t to do it.
Best advice I have is ebay. If you want to pay 25 USD you can have an unlock code in 24hrs.
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http://www.cellunlocker.net/
these guys are pretty good, although I feel like there is a free hacking software solution out there.
orangekid said:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/
these guys are pretty good, although I feel like there is a free hacking software solution out there.
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+1, i've used their services before on 2 HTC devices in the past through an ebay order.
they're pretty fast and reliable.
leo321 said:
Id love to help you, but the last time I tried this I needed the previous owners account information on at&t to do it.
Best advice I have is ebay. If you want pay 25 USD you can have an unlock code in 24hrs.
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My fellow Tennessee'r is right. Maybe less time just depends on who ya choose.
I use these guys
Cellunlock.net Look for "Unlock Any USA Samsung Phone"
50% Off Code: android50
Enjoy!
AT&T will not provide an unlock code for this device so don't even waste your time
sk337sk337 said:
My fellow Tennessee'r is right. Maybe less time just depends on who ya choose.
I use these guys
Cellunlock.net Look for "Unlock Any USA Samsung Phone"
50% Off Code: android50
Enjoy!
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How to use the coupon code? I couldn't see any box to type the coupon code.
Fltmobileuser said:
AT&T will not provide an unlock code for this device so don't even waste your time
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Really? Someone claims they can get unlock code from AT&T with ease.
NANOSCALE said:
How to use the coupon code? I couldn't see any box to type the coupon code.
Really? Someone claims they can get unlock code from AT&T with ease.
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You have to go through checkout and there's a spot for it
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Theres a unlock solution in the I9100 forum here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
not sure if it will help you
orangekid said:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/
these guys are pretty good, although I feel like there is a free hacking software solution out there.
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Yes I have used their services and you get the code within 1-6 hrs most of the times.
Yes there is a software hack for unlocking these phones but non of the developers have made it public like they did it for Other phones is Galaxy S series. These software hacks are available as paid solution through some repair box (S-box for e.g) or some via websites on per unlock credit basis.
Thanks everyone. I was not patient enough to, so I got code from Ebay.
good choice...cheap as hell on there and its fast
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket Instantly
I've notice that there are free apps in the Market that are able to unlock some versions of the Samsung Galaxy S series. Unfortunately after much research I forced to the conclusion that the Skyrocket is not one of the supported devices by those free apps.
Shopping around for an IMEI unlock code yielded nothing less than US$24.50. That was until I turned to Ebay. There are several solutions offered there but the one that appealed at an unbeatable price and 100% success rate was from the seller "aprivate".
Your phone will be unlocked via USB with a few clicks of the mouse Instantly. Absolutely seamless service.
Head on over to ebay and search for the seller aprivate or check out their website UnlockClient.com Unlock solutions are NOT limited to the Skyrocket but you can get all your models unlocked their instantly too.
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paid but didnt get the code yet. its been 20 hours now
Hello!
I paid them for the unlock code but they didnt me the code yet. Tried calling them but they dont pickup. emailed them with no answer. Does that happen to other people or is it just me?
CELLUNLOCK .net website I am talking about.
Thanks!
sk337sk337 said:
My fellow Tennessee'r is right. Maybe less time just depends on who ya choose.
I use these guys
Cellunlock.net Look for "Unlock Any USA Samsung Phone"
50% Off Code: android50
Enjoy!
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Third party unlocking was made illegal in the us about 2 weeks or so ago..
Omg.
I am never going to use that phone in this country ever not even going to start the phone on any US carriers. After unlocking, I am sending it to my mom and she stays out of US.
Will that be okay?
bodh said:
Third party unlocking was made illegal in the us about 2 weeks or so ago..
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Im not sure. If the phone was originally bought and sold in the us, then probably not, unless the original carrier were to unlock it. Was just mentioning that perhaps you had not gotten a reply from that site because they're figuring out their legal status, as well as if they can fulfill your order or must refund you.
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Fltmobileuser said:
AT&T will not provide an unlock code for this device so don't even waste your time
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Wrong. I asked via the unlock portal and received the unlock code in about 8 hours.
Free unlock from AT&T
I was also able to (after spending some time on hold) get an unlock code directly from AT&T. I do have an AT&T account, have been with them for a long time, and do NOT have a contract. I also bought the phone used.
This won't unlock your phone, but you can use it on Cricket or H2O Wireless - even though it's still locked to AT&T - for a LOT less money. $27.00 per month for H2O and $35.00 per month with Cricket - if you use the auto pay option. HTH.
Hello All,
Recently got an ATT branded 8X and so far, with a few minor issues, I love it. That said, I have a bit of a problem with unlocking. I purchased an unlock code from *htcsimunlock.com and then inserted my TMO UK sim. Phone booted up and then it asked me for the unlcock code. I enter it and it comes back as a sim error. I tried this with a TMO US sim too and had the same result. The company will not return my emails either so I am not getting much luck on that end either (buyer beware).
So, I thought I would come to the one place I always seem to get answers, whether I like them or not :crying:
Ideas please? Cheers.
mobi said:
Hello All,
Recently got an ATT branded 8X and so far, with a few minor issues, I love it. That said, I have a bit of a problem with unlocking. I purchased an unlock code from *htcsimunlock.com and then inserted my TMO UK sim. Phone booted up and then it asked me for the unlcock code. I enter it and it comes back as a sim error. I tried this with a TMO US sim too and had the same result. The company will not return my emails either so I am not getting much luck on that end either (buyer beware).
So, I thought I would come to the one place I always seem to get answers, whether I like them or not :crying:
Ideas please? Cheers.
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Unfortunately, they sent you the wrong unlock code. The code is associated with the IMEI of the phone, not the SIM card.
Keep trying to contact them.
drtolson said:
Unfortunately, they sent you the wrong unlock code. The code is associated with the IMEI of the phone, not the SIM card.
Keep trying to contact them.
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Thanks drtolson. I realize that the the IMEI is the basis for the CU. My problem is after it asks me for the unlock, I get an invalid sim error message. I think you may have misundertood my question.
I have tried repeatedly to contact them but they just ignore me. Not cool I know but thats the fact of it.
The only thing thats related here is the fact that both sim's have been TMO. I can't imagine it being an issue and it has not been with all the phones I've unlcoked before... I'm stumped.
The reason that you are getting the invalid sim error message is because the unlock is not working, then it detects that the sim is not an AT&T sim and says that it is invalid. You need to get the right unlock code. And get a refund for the wrong one that they provided you.
Never use any imei unlocking services!
99% of operators lock the phones by themselves due to a huge leakage at the manufacturer's side.
So i, as an unlocking expert for last 20 years, advise you all guys NOT to use any IMEI based services.
Most of the unlocking websites are offering a wide range of unlocking services based on your IMEI number, but for last 3 years, the amount of successful unlocks via IMEI is greatly dropped down to 1%. So if you got your phone unlocked by IMEI today it does not mean that the next phone will also be unlocked.
Moreover - nobody will return you the money before they earn enough, most of them are buying the codes same way you do but in bulk and before they get enough to cover what they have spent to get it - no returns Sometimes no returns at all.
It's a huge cheating and a gamble. The feedbacks they leave on their websites are written by themselves. And there are lot of tricks you guys don't know.
So just DON"T USE IT!
Use online unlocking solutions where you can see what is happening and for sure there is a person behind the unlocking software, so at least you have a chance to return your money.
Spread it.
Regards
Certainly seems like I'm the victim of a scam here. Now I have to decide if the $15+/- I've paid is woth all the aggrevation and time of a charge back. I hate being rooted if you know what I mean...
I've tried to contact these guys three more times since this post all to no avail. Please guys, keep this in mind if you're looking for an unlock. Don't use w.htcsimunlock.com/.
Perhaps we should have a sticky of unlock guys we know to be legit. What about you maxrfon? You have any way to unlock an 8X?
maxrfon said:
99% of operators lock the phones by themselves due to a huge leakage at the manufacturer's side.
So i, as an unlocking expert for last 20 years, advise you all guys NOT to use any IMEI based services.
Most of the unlocking websites are offering a wide range of unlocking services based on your IMEI number, but for last 3 years, the amount of successful unlocks via IMEI is greatly dropped down to 1%. So if you got your phone unlocked by IMEI today it does not mean that the next phone will also be unlocked.
Moreover - nobody will return you the money before they earn enough, most of them are buying the codes same way you do but in bulk and before they get enough to cover what they have spent to get it - no returns Sometimes no returns at all.
It's a huge cheating and a gamble. The feedbacks they leave on their websites are written by themselves. And there are lot of tricks you guys don't know.
So just DON"T USE IT!
Use online unlocking solutions where you can see what is happening and for sure there is a person behind the unlocking software, so at least you have a chance to return your money.
Spread it.
Regards
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mobi said:
Hello All,
Recently got an ATT branded 8X and so far, with a few minor issues, I love it. That said, I have a bit of a problem with unlocking. I purchased an unlock code from *htcsimunlock.com and then inserted my TMO UK sim. Phone booted up and then it asked me for the unlcock code. I enter it and it comes back as a sim error. I tried this with a TMO US sim too and had the same result. The company will not return my emails either so I am not getting much luck on that end either (buyer beware).
So, I thought I would come to the one place I always seem to get answers, whether I like them or not :crying:
Ideas please? Cheers.
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I use www(dot)cellunlocker.net. My carriers is Rogers Canada, currently using Virgin Mobile (Acquire by Bell) unlock successful.
Hope this help you.
maxrfon said:
99% of operators lock the phones by themselves due to a huge leakage at the manufacturer's side.
So i, as an unlocking expert for last 20 years, advise you all guys NOT to use any IMEI based services.
Most of the unlocking websites are offering a wide range of unlocking services based on your IMEI number, but for last 3 years, the amount of successful unlocks via IMEI is greatly dropped down to 1%. So if you got your phone unlocked by IMEI today it does not mean that the next phone will also be unlocked.
Moreover - nobody will return you the money before they earn enough, most of them are buying the codes same way you do but in bulk and before they get enough to cover what they have spent to get it - no returns Sometimes no returns at all.
It's a huge cheating and a gamble. The feedbacks they leave on their websites are written by themselves. And there are lot of tricks you guys don't know.
So just DON"T USE IT!
Use online unlocking solutions where you can see what is happening and for sure there is a person behind the unlocking software, so at least you have a chance to return your money.
Spread it.
Regards
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The chance to get the right code is based on the professionality of the service you use... a good service offers you fully refund if you send in Video with the missing functionality of the code.
There are a lot of cheaters on the customer-side too...
Also got scamed by *htcsimunlock.com , but i have called my bank, their money gateway and posted a complain. I hope they dont get the money, because its only reserved. Shame..
Loshme said:
Also got scamed by *htcsimunlock.com , but i have called my bank, their money gateway and posted a complain. I hope they dont get the money, because its only reserved. Shame..
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You know, now I'm not so sure... I also had a Lumia 900 and the battery went. ATT replaced it with a refurb and since my original phone was already unlocked by them they gave me the unlock code for that one too. I could never get it to work so I got on the phone with customer service. They took me through the steps and they could not get it either. They sent me another one again, warranty replacement and gave me an unlock code for that too. That didnt work.
Today I read this post on the Lumia forum; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056808 I tried it and it worked. It unlocked my Lumia. I think I'll try the 8X tonight and see. If it does get unlocked, I'll let you know.
I have nothing to lose by doing this now.
mobi said:
You know, now I'm not so sure... I also had a Lumia 900 and the battery went. ATT replaced it with a refurb and since my original phone was already unlocked by them they gave me the unlock code for that one too. I could never get it to work so I got on the phone with customer service. They took me through the steps and they could not get it either. They sent me another one again, warranty replacement and gave me an unlock code for that too. That didnt work.
Today I read this post on the Lumia forum; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056808 I tried it and it worked. It unlocked my Lumia. I think I'll try the 8X tonight and see. If it does get unlocked, I'll let you know.
I have nothing to lose by doing this now.
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I have tried this now, and nothing, asked for puk code.. I will try it again, with another card.
Loshme said:
I have tried this now, and nothing, asked for puk code.. I will try it again, with another card.
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Yep. Same thing here Loshme. Didn't work so now I'm pretty positive I got a bum code. Buyer beware!
mobi said:
Yep. Same thing here Loshme. Didn't work so now I'm pretty positive I got a bum code. Buyer beware!
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Should I say that I have bought another code at different site, and still no go! I think that some providers changed unlocking codes for our devices.
Hi,
I want to buy a phone from eBay (I'm not from US) and I found one, but there is a note:
The phone has a clean IMEI and is ready for activation.
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What does it mean?
Greetings
linoskoczek said:
Hi,
I want to buy a phone from eBay (I'm not from US) and I found one, but there is a note:
What does it mean?
Greetings
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clean imie means the phone is not blacklisted or stolen.
ready for activation really cant be axplained mch further. just means it is ready to use as soon as you activate or put a sim in it.
there a good bit of scams on ebay with phones, you may want to try a more safe site like swappa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imei
A bad/dirty IMEI would mean either the phone was lost/stolen and reported as such (usually by the insurance companies), or that it was reported as lost/stolen, but actually wasn't, and the seller got a replacement or reimbursement for the phone and is now selling the original device.
Planterz said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imei
A bad/dirty IMEI would mean either the phone was lost/stolen and reported as such (usually by the insurance companies), or that it was reported as lost/stolen, but actually wasn't, and the seller got a replacement or reimbursement for the phone and is now selling the original device.
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bweN diorD said:
clean imie means the phone is not blacklisted or stolen.
ready for activation really cant be axplained mch further. just means it is ready to use as soon as you activate or put a sim in it.
there a good bit of scams on ebay with phones, you may want to try a more safe site like swappa.
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Thank you both for your answers! Good to know it means that, because I thought it's an info like "IMEI is 000000..." so I wouldn't be able to use this phone. In my country, I have never heared of dirty/clean IMEIs so that's why I asked you about it.
And bweN, I would use Swappa, but thirst thing, I can't find this phone there (Galaxy S Relay 4G) and second thing, when I found it today, the seller won't let the phone to be shipped to other country than US.
Thank you for your answers again!