Wondering if anyone has asked sprint for the unlock code and if it works on T-mobile or another domestic provider
The unlock code you get from Sprint is for international use only, but the Sprint Tech said you can also get the Domestic unlock code too. For T-Mobile, there are a number of places online where you can buy the unlock code for a couple of dollars
There is no code for DSU. Sprint unlocks your phone remotely via a Profile update. Once you receive the DSU, the phone reboots itself and you can put in a GSM SIM.
To qualify for the DSU, your device has to be fully purchased or your contract ended.
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I called AT&T today to ask for the unlock code as I'm gonna go back home next week. I've been using the Cappy with AT&T since August 31, so it is more than 90 days. As experienced with T-mobile before, I was able to get the unlock code after using T-mobile service for more than 90 days. But that is not the case with AT&T and Captivate. The guy over there told me that there is an exclusive agreement or something like that which make the Captivate not eligible to be unlocked. That really upsets me. Well, I know that without AT&T technical we still can unlock the phone to use with another carrier (Using the unlock tool) but AT&T pisses me off!!!
Btw, I have a little concern (that is the reason why I called AT&T). Is there any difference between using the unlock tool and getting the code from AT&T for unlock? Also, do we need to root before using the unlock tool?
Thanks
Uhhh, just call back and get a different rep. I am almost certain you can get an unlock code. Tell them you are going over-seas for business, or visiting family etc. I think by law they have to give you the code (if you meets certain restrictions)
Just use this app to get the unlock code, and forget AT&T.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/samsung-galaxy-s-unlock-tool/com.clarkehackworth.SamsungGalaxySUnlock
There is no difference in the methods, the code the app gets is the same as the one in AT&T's database.
Thanks guy. I did call 2 reps today and got the same answer. Stupid. Regarding the Galaxy S unlock took, I believe that I need to choose No-Root Gen Codes button if my phone hasn't been rooted yet. But why do we need Root Gen Codes while we can unlock w/o root?
I have the Galaxy S 4G TMOUS branded, and I am going to visit Nicaragua for 3 months, and I am wondering, if I can get an unlock code and take the phone with me and use a prepaid plan over there?
This phone has GSM support:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2381246,00.asp?tab=Specs
Check websites for local cell phone providers in Nicaragua and see if they have support for it. As far as I know some people have successfully unlocked their phones. Should let you get on any GSM network
Hgaara said:
I have the Galaxy S 4G TMOUS branded, and I am going to visit Nicaragua for 3 months, and I am wondering, if I can get an unlock code and take the phone with me and use a prepaid plan over there?
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If the have a GSM network it should work. As far as unlocking goes if you have Tmobile as a carrier now just call 611 and ask them to unlock it. They will send you the unlock code and directions via email. Just did this the other day and they had the code to me within 24 hours.
How long had u have this Tmobile contract? If you have it for at 3 months or more you can just ask tmobile to unlock it for you.
hechoen said:
If the have a GSM network it should work. As far as unlocking goes if you have Tmobile as a carrier now just call 611 and ask them to unlock it. They will send you the unlock code and directions via email. Just did this the other day and they had the code to me within 24 hours.
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That's correct, you just need to have the phone for the last 45 days an Tmo. will send you the unlock code.
Just unlock the phone using this method and youll be good to go .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980157
When i first purchased my Nexus S from Best Buy for AT&T, I was informed by the sales guy that I could call AT&T and get it unlocked by AT&T for free since Best Buy didn't have unlocked units at the time . I called and AT&T informed me that I would have to wait 90 days from the day of activation to be eligible for an unlocked code for my device. I called 100 days later and I am now being told by the AT&T support rep that AT&T does not offer an unlock code for my particular device . Has anyone encountered a similar problem or knows of a free solution to having the Nexus S GSM version unlocked? Open to any explanation or interpretation.
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When i first purchased my Nexus S from Best Buy for AT&T, I was informed by the sales guy that I could call AT&T and get it unlocked by AT&T for free since Best Buy didn't have unlocked units at the time . I called and AT&T informed me that I would have to wait 90 days from the day of activation to be eligible for an unlocked code for my device. I called 100 days later and I am now being told by the AT&T support rep that AT&T does not offer an unlock code for my particular device . Has anyone encountered a similar problem or knows of a free solution to having the Nexus S GSM version unlocked? Open to any explanation or interpretation.
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It's already unlocked. Every Nexus device sold has always been sim unlocked (even those sold subsidized by the carriers).
Thank you! I guess that would explain the 35 minute phone call with AT&T trying to figure out why the phone didn't have an unlock code. At one point during the call i was asked if the manufacturer was really samsung. I told the lady it was a Nexus S and she said that the manufacturer didn't exist. I had to explain it to her but she was very polite.
Haha, its great isn't it! I went as far as to order the unlock code from one of the many online services, which they obviously couldn't generate.
To my delight, tried a foreign similar card when I went on vacation and BLAM!
I threw my sim (telus) in my friends (wind mobile) Nexus s and his was emergency calls only, while mine worked with his sim. Interesting note. After putting the telus card in the wind phone, his phone was unable to receive service again. I had to randomly google a dial code thingy to connect to his mobile network
The Rogers/Bell/Telus/AT&T version of the Nexus S (i9020A) supports different frequency bands than the Wind/Mobilicity/Videotron/T-Mobile version (i9020T). That would explain why you weren't able to exchange SIM cards. Fortunately the upcoming Galaxy Nexus will support all frequency bands in a single phone, so it won't have this problem.
I was just pre-ordering my Galaxy S3 on VZW and decided to skim the contract. I noticed in one paragraph that they have in writing what code the S3 is defaulted to for SIM unlock and use on another carrier. Now, I am wondering if AT&T was just as kind and put it in our One X contracts? If anyone has theirs handy, or a digital version, check it out. The paragraph in VZW contract said it was defaulted to either "000000" or "123456". I tried generic codes on my One X to no avail, and obviously don't have my SGS3 to test if they were telling the truth! Let me know if you guys find anything!
First of all, you will likely have to call Verizon to get the network unlock code in order for roaming. Unlock code usually is tied to the IMEI number of your phone for GSM phones. Secondly, even if you unlocked your Verizon global phone, you will still not be able to use on AT&T or T-Mobile. You can only use it abroad.
Now, it is possible for newer global phones from Verizon be unlocked use a default code but you will still not be able to use them on other US GSM carriers.
On AT&T, not only you have to ask for the unlock code specfic to your phone, but also AT&T won't give it to you until the new phone is on the martket for 10-month, the so called 'exclusive' period.
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First of all, you will likely have to call Verizon to get the network unlock code in order for roaming. Unlock code usually is tied to the IMEI number of your phone for GSM phones. Secondly, even if you unlocked your Verizon global phone, you will still not be able to use on AT&T or T-Mobile. You can only use it abroad.
Now, it is possible for newer global phones from Verizon be unlocked use a default code but you will still not be able to use them on other US GSM carriers.
On AT&T, not only you have to ask for the unlock code specfic to your phone, but also AT&T won't give it to you until the new phone is on the martket for 10-month, the so called 'exclusive' period.
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First of all, you are absolutely WRONG because I have a Rezound that works perfectly fine on AT&T without any unlock code, secondly I asked if anyone had seen this on their contract, so you can take your irrelevant post and shove it up your a$$.
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Well this thread went nowhere fast. Most people wont know your answer. You're either going to have to call AT&T or just wait to see if its unlocked already.
hi Lg stylo H 631 t-mobile
ihave code for unlock network but when inter 2945#*631# show nothing
try device unlock for t-mobile to unlock till me is faild
how how can enter code to unlock ??
i have to code NCK & SPCK
You should have an app to request a carrier unlock. If the T-Mobile and the MetroPCS devices are essentially the same I don't see why this would not be the case. My MetroPCS LG G Stylo has the app on the home screen in the folder which contains all of my MetroPCS apps. I've actually been fighting with support about getting mine unlocked prior to the 90 day policy for use when I am in Germany.
I have problems unlocki ng my phone i bought someone off craigslist with a lock. On it cani get some help to google unlock this acct so i can activate my phone
Good luck trying to unlock the Style H631 with T-Mobile. They are a bunch of lying manipulating thieves. My mother bought the phone from T-Mobile 2 years ago, she was paying $65.00 a month ($15.00 included for phone payment). I told her to go with H2O, Cricket or AT&T, which have he best reception where we live. I told her to unlocked network her Stylo, we tried by codes by purchasing from online unlock companies, didn't work. I told her to contact T-Mobile and asked for an unlocked code since she was with them for 2 years and never miss a payment. They told her that she needed to pay the remainder of the phone in order for them to give them an unlock code. She did, it was around $120.00. At the time, they gave her a receipt and gave her a number to call. She called and told her that it can't be done because she already unlocked 2 phones in one year, and they only unlock one phone per year. It doesn't make sense, it was her first time unlocking a phone with T-Mobile, she then replied to them, if you can only unlock one phone per year, then how come it shows 2 phone in one year?
If you are with T-Mobile, you are simply out of luck, and the app to unlock is just an app that will display "device can't be unlock" or something along those lines. Best of luck.