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So I've done a large amount of searching, not only on XDA but elsewhere to find a real 'answer' to my question, but I haven't found anything concrete, hence this thread.
I have aquired a Droid 2 Global from VZW for free, and I want to use it with my US ATT SIM, on the US ATT GSM Network.
Things i have done:
- Flashed the phone to the stock OS in order to....
- Flash the radio so it accepts ATT GSM signal
- Aquired the sim unlock code from ATT for my current phone/sim (I'm unclear on exactly what this whole sim unlock process is about, perhaps why I'm asking)
The phone boots, but when I have my SIM inserted, it asks for the unlock code.... What exactly IS it asking for?
The SIM unlock that I recieved from ATT doesn't work.. (I assume this is the unlock for my sim, in my current phone?)
What is the next step, if this is possible? I've looked at getting the phone unlock code via ebay, or one of the piggyback devices like TurboSIM, but I'm unsure what will work, if anything will work?
Help??
Thanks in advance for any info provided
It asks for the unlock code you can get from VZW's Global Support if you are a VZW customer.
Gasai Yuno said:
It asks for the unlock code you can get from VZW's Global Support if you are a VZW customer.
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Well, since I'm at ATT customer, how would I go about getting this code? I do have a friend that works for VZW, which is how i got the phone, and he is willing to assist me. Can he provide it?
The phone must be on an active line of service, and the billing history must be clean for the past 6 months.
If your friend works for Global Support, then maybe. If not, I doubt it.
Hmph..
I guess I overestimated the difficulty of getting this to work. It was just another case of having to get the unlock code from the phone itself via IMEI number,and yahtzee, working as I had hoped.
For some reason I had the notion that it was significantly more difficult after reading all of the posts about trying to get other SIMs to work.. but its actually very very straight forward and easy.. it just seemed that nobody had ever really made it clear that a US ATT sim could work on a VZW D2G handset with US ATT service.
Thanks for your input!
Today I went to unlock my Sprint LG G Flex 2 after paying it off. Sprint gave me a code (In a form of ##xxxxxx#) to put in via the dialer, but it did not unlock the phone. They are telling me to go to a 3rd party company to unlock it, but I am wondering what you guys think. I know there is quite a few software loopholes that some people have used on the G3 to unlock it, and I am wondering if any exist with the G Flex 2. Heres whats going on
With a Sprint sim the phone stays on Sprint and works no problem
With a Verizon sim it will use the Verizon voice network but it does not get data
With an ATT Sim it goes between "Service Disabled" and 4 bars, but will not make a call or send a text.
With a MetroPCS sim it will not call, text, and stays at service disabled
With a PTel sim it stays at service disabled
From what it looks like to me the phone is not GSM unlocked. Is there any way I can unlock it for GSM use. I know some bands wont be picked up, but I would like to use it on ATT 3G when im out in the countryside where Sprint doesn't have service. From what I know of since the Feb. 11 revision of laws for unlocking devices if the device is in good standing and paid off/contract expired the carrier is supposed to unlock it, but there method is not working for GSM use. I am wondering if anyone knows a way to get there code to work or a software loophole to unlock the SIM slot for GSM use. I am guessing that the phone is receiving att and Metro service because the split second before it goes to service disabled it gets 4 bars and the phone recognizes my phone number. My ATT and Metro APN settings are programmed in already in the roaming area, but there is not an APN settings input in the mobile networks category.
If anyone knows how and if this phone can be unlocked to work with GSM service it would be a great help.
Thanks
Jake
Also, when I use the the Available GSM networks feature under "Roaming>Avalable GSM networks" it always comes up wit "Error searching for networks"
The phone is rooted, could I use unlocking methods from the G3? How much of a risk would I be taking by using methods sourced from another LG phone? To expand upon that I would attempt using methods proven with the g3 or original g flex to try and get it to start running on gsm, I did submit a domestic and international unlock to sprint but all they gave me was a useless MSL code. I need to get this working on at&t or I will have to sell this wonderful phone.
As far as I know they will only unlock it for a Sprint customer who has the line active for 90 days. Unless something is different on the Flex 2 there is no code to enter, I unlocked my HTC One M8 before swapping to the Flex 2 and everything was done on there end. Additionally they state the unlock is only for international use and will not unlock the phone for US carriers although I cant verify if that is true as I don't have a US SIM card to try.
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As far as I know they will only unlock it for a Sprint customer who has the line active for 90 days. Unless something is different on the Flex 2 there is no code to enter, I unlocked my HTC One M8 before swapping to the Flex 2 and everything was done on there end. Additionally they state the unlock is only for international use and will not unlock the phone for US carriers although I cant verify if that is true as I don't have a US SIM card to try.
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The phone is fully paid off, it was used for less than a month. In the USA there is a law that was passed on February 11th 2015 stating that all carriers must be able to unlock there phones for domestic service (DSU) as far as I know sprint does not seem to follow that, and makes it dang hard to do anything. I was able to get texts working, and data, but I cannot call or receive mms, anyone have any ideas on why that might be. I would like to try and get both working, and I will put in the work for going into the root and trying to get the bands unlocked for AT&T, if anyone can confirm that it is not a gigantic threat to the phone by attempting it, I would make a backup before, but my last experience with a Verizon S3 + Easy unlocker bricked my phone, and although I got it recovered it was no fun.
Rooted...
You stated that the phone is rooted, was the phone rooted when you attempted the unlock? If so, I would suggest restoring the phone to fully stock via the files supplied by Malxce and method described in cairui505's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/help/ls996-tot-t3094660
I have used it and it works great. After that I would attempt the unlock as Sprint suggested and follow any further problems with Sprint tier 2 technical support. I'm sorry, I don't have the number handy but I'm sure Google will assist. Tier 2 support has a great deal more knowledge and capability than the store or tier 1 personnel. You are correct that they are required by law to unlock the phone at the users request but they will not make it easy and unlocking the phone doesn't change it's hardware capabilities. I'm just not sure if there is an underlying and limiting hardware difference between the carriers versions that would prevent proper activation on another carrier. The law requires that they unlock the unit, not include the hardware to port to other networks.
How would the phone being rooted stop it from being unlocked? I ask because I bought a used phone from ebay that's already internationally unlocked, I've been given the msl code multiple times by tech support, and as I've just discovered it's been rooted.
Hey there, I want to sim unlock this Gs8 I got from Sprint, Model: Sm-G950U , Software version: G950USQS2BQL1, I received an unlock code but was not able to input the code because it just said sim error contact sprint immediately, Unlocking by sprint isn't a choice as they extorted money out of me, I really want my galaxy s8 to be in service again any Idea where to start? Any help will be much appreciated , I come from a background of good software knowledge so other approaches are good too.
Sprint extorted money out of you?
Extortion is illegal in this country...
Does your phone asks for codes or not?
If it doesn't ask for code you can try the following 3 methods, however, they are not 100% guarantee to work:
Method #1: Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code.
Method #2: Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
Method #3: Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE#
If none of these work, also check if your phone's IMEI is clean and not reported or blacklisted by Sprint.
Sprint phones are usually unlocked one of two ways and neither has anything to do with a code. One is via Sprint with an OTA thing. The other is via root + a 3rd party tool like z3x, Octopus, or something similar.
Hi! I live in Ukraine and I am thinking about buying sprint S8 bad esn on Ebay. Will it work internationally (in Ukraine)? Do I have to unlock it to use internationally? I had many Verizon bad esn phones and all of them work perfectly.
I can unlock it, msg me
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mapki said:
Hi! I live in Ukraine and I am thinking about buying sprint S8 bad esn on Ebay. Will it work internationally (in Ukraine)? Do I have to unlock it to use internationally? I had many Verizon bad esn phones and all of them work perfectly.
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You might have to unlock it because verizon comes factory unlocked thats why it worked
unlock s8
can you please help me unlock my s8
it's my pleasure to help you to unlock your device
Need to SIM unlock Sprint galaxy s8 (also fear it may be "black listed" unpaid lease)
I bought the phone from someone and thought it would work but I was trusting instead of smart.. Should've checked it out first. Anyways im negative a couple hundred $$ and I would love if some one would be able to help guide me through unlocking the SIM and if necessary rooting etc. To make it work for my Metro PCS account. In short I need to be able to I assume "SIM unlock" my S8 and hope it'll just be ready to pop my metro SIM into it and it works. Any advice? Will it work if I can just unlock it and use my metro SIM? Or since its an the lease hadnt been fully paid will that be a problem... Ive checked on a couple sites that let you see the IMEI number and if its black listed but it isn't... Please help.
Ysaacelizee said:
Sprint Samsung phone do not ask for unlock code, the only way to unlock it is by remote connection check this out https://www.unlockpolice.com/product/samsung-sprint-unlock/
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Stop posting paid services we here @ XDA help each others about unlocking and such a stuff, please use search button if you need help about your device :good:
Is there any possible way i can unlock my Sprint Galaxy s8+ for free?
instrumentaly said:
it's my pleasure to help you to unlock your device
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can you help me to unlock my sprint s8+ if its possable ????
laquindalovato said:
I have s8+ Sprint too. for last week have tried around eight different sim unlocking services online with no success, but after deep research using this forum I have received correct unlock code from this website:
https://www.samsungsimunlock.com/sa...ork/sprint-usa----samsung-galaxy-s8.htm#model
(this is not advertisement, just sharing my experience)
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U r scammer cause sprint don't ask for unlock codes
laquindalovato said:
I have s8+ Sprint too. for last week have tried around eight different sim unlocking services online with no success, but after deep research using this forum I have received correct unlock code from this website:
https://www.samsungsimunlock.com/sa...ork/sprint-usa----samsung-galaxy-s8.htm#model
(this is not advertisement, just sharing my experience)
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instrumentaly said:
U r scammer cause sprint don't ask for unlock codes
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Correct. It IS an advertisement - and not a very good one. He obviously has no knowledge of phones whatsoever if he thinks that Sprint devices use codes
I too have a Sprint phone which I wanted to unlock with the help of information here on the site. Since you won't be able to use unlock codes, and also bcause when I called Sprint they wouldn't help me -told me to contact the seller of the phone to have it unlocked, I was desperate for any unlocking method. Hard to find a working one and didn't want to waste too much time (old Galaxy S5 was already at it's last breath) I made contact with one of the unlockers here on XDA and one was able to unlock it remotely for me. I did pay $15 but with the crappy internet I have and since most unlocking sites are asking $39 for unlocking S8 then I really didn't mind this $15. Took well over a few hours to do since I had to download combination file for my phone which took a while. It's unlocked now thanx to vosi7en here at xda. I do have 1 problem now and that's tethering.....I don't have the option to do any hotspots. Anyone have an idea? I can't root yet cuz I'm on latest Oreo now.
Hey there, I have a S8 (892U) that is Sprint... I had it unlocked and now I can use a tmobile for vzw sim but its always roaming and will NOT connect to any data! any thoughts ?
MADMAN66 said:
Hey there, I have a S8 (892U) that is Sprint... I had it unlocked and now I can use a tmobile for vzw sim but its always roaming and will NOT connect to any data! any thoughts ?
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I'm not sure what a "tmobile for vzw sim" is. But you might need to remove the Sprint bloatware in order for it to work properly
iBowToAndroid said:
I'm not sure what a "tmobile for vzw sim" is. But you might need to remove the Sprint bloatware in order for it to work properly
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Meant to say Tmobile OR VZW...
Any thougth on why VZW always roams and does not connect to data? Tmobile appears to work..
Unlock sim on Galaxy s8 for sprint
I need help unlocking sim on my galaxy s8. It's saying to contact sprint. Can anyone help me.
Sprint S8 Sim Unlock
$Josh$ said:
I need help unlocking sim on my galaxy s8. It's saying to contact sprint. Can anyone help me.
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Dis you get it unlocked? I'm having the same issue.
Ok so I'm in tmobile prepaid.
I have a galaxy s10e that is was purchased full price from someone else. We verified everything at a tmobile store. The unlock was approved and i got the email approval. The tmobile device unlock app for this phone doesn't work. So I have to go to settings>network>more>network unlock
Or something like that. I get an error message that ends in 0x86
On both temp and perm unlock
I already went through it with tech support 17 diff calls. Nothing. Nobody knows what this error is. Ine tech guy gave me two sets of numbers. Both 8 digits. I believe these are the nck or unlock codes but my question or rather what I need help in is inputting these codes. I tried the generic ones I found online to no avail. The dial codes is what I'm talking about. Also when I reset with unlocked rom it still says to put tmobile sim. And doesn't give me a option to input unlock code that I have
I even called Samsung and they cant help me bc it's a tmobile phone. Tmobile doesn't know how to input the code when I do mention it. And yes I reset the phone put a diff sim. Tried with Abd w/o wifi. Everything.
So now I flashed the U1 rom on it amd the unlock options in the network settings is no longer there. Obviously bc u flashed the unlocked rom on it.
Any suggestions? Tmobile is giving me minimal help bc I'm a prepaid customer
It has to be unlocked with the previous owners sim card
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It has to be unlocked with the previous owners sim card
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Got it unlocked after switching to postpaid then going thru them and cancelling out the line once it got unlocked
Anyone purchased an unlock code? Couldn't find one on eBay and don't want to risk one of those $30 fishy sellers on random sites.
Thanks in advance
I'm currently using the surpa but I have att service. I used a guy who can Force a unlock
Did you buy it new? Cricket does not require 6M of continuous service, just 6M after it was activated. I picked up a used E5 Supra and paid for a month of service. Got the Cricket app and the phone had been used enough that I got the unlock code from them for free. I know some buy these with a month of service and then put them in a drawer.
cellunlocker.net can unlock it, I purchased it earlier today. I am not suggesting there the only one but the only one I could find.
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Did you buy it new? Cricket does not require 6M of continuous service, just 6M after it was activated. I picked up a used E5 Supra and paid for a month of service. Got the Cricket app and the phone had been used enough that I got the unlock code from them for free. I know some buy these with a month of service and then put them in a drawer.
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I too want to unlock my Cricket Supra that has been sitting in a drawer 2 months unopened.
Can you clarify your experience a bit more?
You say you paid for a month of Service and that the phone had been used enough to get the unlock code.
So was your phone unlocked because it had a total 6 months of paid service even though they were not contiguous?
What do you mean you "Got the Cricket app"?
thanks
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gigawatt said:
cellunlocker.net can unlock it, I purchased it earlier today. I am not suggesting there the only one but the only one I could find.
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How much did they charge?
Did they have you connect it to your computer and they dialed in and they changed IMEI?
Their drop down menu only shows Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power.
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comandoed said:
I too want to unlock my Cricket Supra that has been sitting in a drawer 2 months unopened.
Can you clarify your experience a bit more?
You say you paid for a month of Service and that the phone had been used enough to get the unlock code.
So was your phone unlocked because it had a total 6 months of paid service even though they were not contiguous?
What do you mean you "Got the Cricket app"?
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I bought the phone used on eBay. No idea how long it had been used, so I took a chance and paid for and used a $30 1 month refill vs paying more that that for a professional unlock service. Once I had service, I went to the Google Play store and downloaded the Cricket app. Once I had that installed, I was able to get the phone unlocked via their code- it was instantaneous, so it must have been used for at least 5 months. AFAIK, you can't get the unlock code from them unless you have service from them.
I've since sold it, but I'm sure there are instructions on getting the unlock code on their site or the app. As I recall, you can either use the app or call Cricket.
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I bought the phone used on eBay. No idea how long it had been used, so I took a chance and paid for and used a $30 1 month refill vs paying more that that for a professional unlock service. Once I had service, I went to the Google Play store and downloaded the Cricket app. Once I had that installed, I was able to get the phone unlocked via their code- it was instantaneous, so it must have been used for at least 5 months. AFAIK, you can't get the unlock code from them unless you have service from them.
I've since sold it, but I'm sure there are instructions on getting the unlock code on their site or the app. As I recall, you can either use the app or call Cricket.
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Thank you much!
Did they change your IMEI?
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Did they change your IMEI?
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Sorry for late reply. i have gifted it to one of my friend. i didn't check it
gigawatt said:
cellunlocker.net can unlock it, I purchased it earlier today. I am not suggesting there the only one but the only one I could find.
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Did cellunlocker.net unlock a Cricket Moto G7 Supra for you?
Actually, I will give you a better link, they can unlock and get your original imei back if you lose it flashing images. You don't have to be rooted or unlocked to get there services. They have unlocked 5 g7 power from sprint and cricket. Doesn't matter where, it is remote service though, so you have to hook to a computer for it to work.
https://www.imeigurus.com/motorola-...ice-done-by-usb-all-models?search=motoService
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Actually, I will give you a better link, they can unlock and get your original imei back if you lose it flashing images. You don't have to be rooted or unlocked to get there services. They have unlocked 5 g7 power from sprint and cricket. Doesn't matter where, it is remote service though, so you have to hook to a computer for it to work.
https://www.imeigurus.com/motorola-...ice-done-by-usb-all-models?search=motoService
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Thank you. I will look them over carefully. At first glance it appears attunlockcode does the same thing and charges only $26 with similar Sprint and Verizon limitations.
But I will check them.
I know this works haven't tried the other one. Also if you decide to use the link I gave you once they do the unlock you can flash retail firmware including boot.img and bootloader.img. When you look under software channel after that it will say reula1st. If you use the service you mentioned please let me know ifit works.
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I know this works haven't tried the other one. Also if you decide to use the link I gave you once they do the unlock you can flash retail firmware including boot.img and bootloader.img. When you look under software channel after that it will say reula1st. If you use the service you mentioned please let me know ifit works.
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I used attunlockcode for 1 phone. They unlocked using USB. IMEI is changed. When I check IMEI at swappa.com it shows as clear but swappa shows it as a MOTO E.
On my phone in About phone it shows moto g(7) supra Software Channel Cricket Android version 9 Build number PC029 114-134.
Tech who unlocked said I can do factory resets and Updates.
I put in my Mint sim in it and tested calls and texting with pics. That is working fine.
When I powered phone with Mint sim cd, Mint Mobile automatically updated some settings including APN settings.
I dont know how and where to find contents of software channel so I can't share that.
comandoed said:
I used attunlockcode for 1 phone. They unlocked using USB. IMEI is changed. When I check IMEI at swappa.com it shows as clear but swappa shows it as a MOTO E.
On my phone in About phone it shows moto g(7) supra Software Channel Cricket Android version 9 Build number PC029 114-134.
Tech who unlocked said I can do factory resets and Updates.
I put in my Mint sim in it and tested calls and texting with pics. That is working fine.
When I powered phone with Mint sim cd, Mint Mobile automatically updated some settings including APN settings.
I dont know how and where to find contents of software channel so I can't share that.
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How much you paid for the unlocking ?
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This service is done using Moto Service. In the process, the reason why imeis are changed.
In the process, both modemst files & the FSG partitions are wiped. Which is why they get unlocked & which why many devices are getting imei repaired after the unlock.
Cheers
is that good or bad?
F_X said:
This service is done using Moto Service. In the process, the reason why imeis are changed.
In the process, both modemst files & the FSG partitions are wiped. Which is why they get unlocked & which why many devices are getting imei repaired after the unlock.
Cheers
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is that good or bad?
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Very bad, they load Moto E5 efs to the Moto G7 supra to make it unlocked。
Your IMEI becomes other phone (E5) IMEI.
I am trying to use my Cricket Moto Supra as my lifeline phone through Qlink. Is there a way to unlock before 6 months use on Cricket since it's for a lifeline phone?
kristytheshiz said:
I am trying to use my Cricket Moto Supra as my lifeline phone through Qlink. Is there a way to unlock before 6 months use on Cricket since it's for a lifeline phone?
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You don't need unlock the phone to become a lifeline phone.
Most (if not all) phone can call 911 to get emergency services, no need to pay anything to any carrier, as long you can turn on the phone, then you can to dial 911 or 112/110
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