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I have a D2G.
I do not understand I do not buy the unlock code.
I may have to be unlocked by code 16 numbers?
phone made in china:11/16/2010 4:01:52 pm L14
"Dear Customer,
Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I cant generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 7 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
Best Regards,
TheUnlockShack.com"
Don't post your MEID or IMEI publicly, people can do all sorts of nasty things like report your phone stolen with that information.
help me ........
So you got the refund from TheUnlockShack.com?
Since most of them can give money back if they cannot find your code.You can try another unlock website or find on eBay. I got my code from an eBay seller.
Did you make sure you gave the correct IMEI, not MEID?
You can obtain your IMEI number by pressing *#06# on your mobile phone. Try it.
Note: that will only show the IMEI if the phone is in GSM mode. Maybe in Global mode too, but definitely not in CDMA mode.
IMEI is available under Settings, About phone, Status.
tennyleaz said:
So you got the refund from TheUnlockShack.com?
Since most of them can give money back if they cannot find your code.You can try another unlock website or find on eBay. I got my code from an eBay seller.
Did you make sure you gave the correct IMEI, not MEID?
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Dear Customer,
Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I cant generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 7 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
Best Regards,
TheUnlockShack.com
I can't unlock.help me
The droid 2 global unlock solution for now
THE DROID 2 GLOBAL UNLOCK SOLUTION FOR NOW
This is what i am using on both of my D2G. they work fine 100% with no issues at all. I bought a universal turbo Sim from eBay. and here it is.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270686865877?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l26499
item number:270686865877
Sold by:electronic_sell
I also see they have 91 sold so far...
it worked perfect on both my blue and my white droid 2 global i bought from eBay this year 2011 and both had bad esn when i bought them. i bought codes from eBay and got 2 codes each time and they never worked so this is the only solution for now. thank you for reading.
I have gone through thedepths of the interwebs and have not been able to find one process that has successfully worked. I am currently trying to get my sexy, brand new Huawei mate 9 connected to Verizon in the US. Now, before you start railing me about its not possible and blah blah, IT IS.
My thought process behind the steps that I would need to take are;
- Gain an unlock code for the boatloader ( tried multiple ways, no dice )
- Root said device
- Change IMEI number to one that is compatible with Verizon
Any direction would help, thank you very much!
You can ask for bootloader unlock code to huawei, three weeks after you buy and register your the phone.
There is not way to root the mate 9 yet.
Change the Imei is not legal in my country, but I think you will need additional external hardware
Best luck in your attempt.
Enviado desde mi MHA-L29
Folks always say register the phone.. I've tried.. But I get stuck when they ask for a Chinese number...
You're the first person I've seen mention this. The phones should not be carrier locked? Also, this phone does not support CDMA currently, so Verizon will not work on it anyway - maybe that is your problem? You can also download the Huawei Bootloader Unlock app in the Google Play Store. They will charge you $7 for a code, but it works.
You don't need to do anything with the IMEI for Verizon, as they don't work on a whitelist system, nor do you need to root. However, you'll only have LTE since this phone does not support the correct CDMA frequencies for voice/lower tier data services on Verizon. (Obvious exception to voice being if you can get VOLTE working.)
I have the Chinese model which is supposed to support CDMA (albeit only on a Chinese carrier) and I wasn't successful connecting to either Verizon on the US, or KDDI in Japan (on CDMA of course), so I'm pretty sure it's not going to be easy to get it working, if it's even possible at all.
Furthermore, no way to change the IMEI yet, that I know of. Not allowed to discuss on XDA, though, I think.
moderntech- said:
I have gone through thedepths of the interwebs and have not been able to find one process that has successfully worked. I am currently trying to get my sexy, brand new Huawei mate 9 connected to Verizon in the US. Now, before you start railing me about its not possible and blah blah, IT IS.
My thought process behind the steps that I would need to take are;
- Gain an unlock code for the boatloader ( tried multiple ways, no dice )
- Root said device
- Change IMEI number to one that is compatible with Verizon
Any direction would help, thank you very much!
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I did also tried with Huawei Support with no luck. At the end I get my code from this app with small price: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=unlock.boot.huawei&hl=en
For rooting see post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-mate-9-t3515617
Thanks for all the input everyone! I am following the latest response on here and so far I have gotten the unlock within an hour and a half and waiting until I get home to began unlocking and rooting! :laugh:
This should work for Huawei devices also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...cial-request-bootloader-unlock-codes-t3785100
https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-huawei-bootloader-unlock-page-disappears/
The form is also shutdown. What th is Huawei doing with this?
The best way to get the code is to start a live tchat with someone from the Huawei's website's support section.
this sounds like a bandaid solution; it's annoying.
I used the contact form on the support site, and within 5 minutes had an email requesting the phone ID etc, and that's in a Saturday lunchtime.
They did say it would be Monday before code should be sent, let's see
gmlogan said:
I used the contact form on the support site, and within 5 minutes had an email requesting the phone ID etc, and that's in a Saturday lunchtime.
They did say it would be Monday before code should be sent, let's see
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Which support site?
Also, just IMEI, Serial & product code?
mudnightoil said:
Which support site?
Also, just IMEI, Serial & product code?
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https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/contact-us/ the Email Us link.
Full Name:
I managed to get my bootloader unlock via request from contact us link above, they will ask name, model, imei, product code, sn and reason for the booloader unlock code.
Email huawei support and they will give you one. I got mine 30 minutes after I asked for it.
They ask you for your IMEI, serial number and device ID and a brief note to say why you want it. I told them I wanted to install updates in future and they issued it straight away.
The email address is - [email protected]
and the answers you'll need to address are (also confirm that you're happy to accept the warranty will be voided):
Full Name (if applicable):
Email address (if applicable):
Device model:
Serial number:
IMEI:
Product ID - dialing *#*#1357946#*#*. If not available, the invoice should be attached.
Reason for the unlock code:
robot1000 said:
The email address is - [email protected]
and the answers you'll need to address are (also confirm that you're happy to accept the warranty will be voided):
Full Name (if applicable):
Email address (if applicable):
Device model:
Serial number:
IMEI:
Product ID - dialing *#*#1357946#*#*. If not available, the invoice should be attached.
Reason for the unlock code:
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I wonder if this address works for the usa?
is the canadian model bootloader unlock also andwhat is the canadian model #
I just used the UK live chat! They said it would take a few days but meh, at least we can get the code. I'm unsure if I'm going to unlock but figured if I get the code I at least have the option. With the unlock page being down, now the Google form is gone, I think it's best to get your code if you can even if you don't know that you'll use it.
ron31 said:
is the canadian model bootloader unlock also andwhat is the canadian model #
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Canadian model CLT-L04 8.1.0.107 (C792)
The unlock page is live in the UK
I just pulled 2 unlock codes off the bootloader unlock page. There is a warning message telling you its shutting down so if you read this move fast to get a code. I will post a link below. If I was not allowed to do that please remove it.
https://www.emui.com/en/plugin/unlock/index
I have no idea how long that link will remain active but give it a shot.
@astrokreep
Thanks for sharing
It Works for my P20Pro
Thomas
Interesting. I went to the German support chat and they only asked for email, product ID, serial and IMEI so far. Nothing about a reason whatsoever, but maybe that's yet to come
Edit: Interestingly they say that issuing a unlock code already voids warranty. I don't know what that is about
cyberdust said:
Interesting. I went to the German support chat and they only asked for email, product ID, serial and IMEI so far. Nothing about a reason whatsoever, but maybe that's yet to come
Edit: Interestingly they say that issuing a unlock code already voids warranty. I don't know what that is about
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That would mean that they store your imei somewhere to identify the phone if you need to send it in for repair wich i cant believe is legal.
I may be wrong but when I was using the bottloader unlock page I can swear they said they hold your data about your phone etc for 6 months after getting the code. So I think if you brick it in the first 6 months you can kiss any repairs goodbye.
astrokreep said:
I may be wrong but when I was using the bottloader unlock page I can swear they said they hold your data about your phone etc for 6 months after getting the code. So I think if you brick it in the first 6 months you can kiss any repairs goodbye.
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Well, I've bricked my P10 after 5 months, and I used code from their page. The authorized Huawei service changed motherboard without problems under warranty, for free. But I wouldn't take this for granted, could be it depends on service facility
Has anybody managed to get any sense out of Huawei chat or information anywhere else about any updates for this model?
I'm still stuck on 120 and April security patch.
It's an absolute joke when you see how many updates have been released for the other version.
Nope, best sell the thing and get somethjng else.
That's what I'm planning to do.
I like the phone. But lack of updates for c782 variety is just not acceptable to me. I'll be getting rid of the phone and depending whether I can find something else or not I'll get myself c432 from Europe or completely other phone.
Get a different brand entirely.
It looks like the updates are being rolled out in waves. One user on here has a C782 and got update 152 a few weeks ago when I was stuck on 120 then last week I got 152. The problem might be down to carriers.
TonyCubed said:
It looks like the updates are being rolled out in waves. One user on here has a C782 and got update 152 a few weeks ago when I was stuck on 120 then last week I got 152. The problem might be down to carriers.
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Mine is a SIM free phone purchased outright and not on contract so should not be down to carrier.
I bought mine unlocked too
hpsauce37 said:
Has anybody managed to get any sense out of Huawei chat or information anywhere else about any updates for this model?
I'm still stuck on 120 and April security patch.
It's an absolute joke when you see how many updates have been released for the other version.
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Complain here
https://uk.community.huawei.com/software-17/lack-of-huawei-p20-uk-variant-updates-251/index2.html
Updates are provided by Huawei but in the UK they have to be approved by the four major networks - even if you bought it SIM free! This is due to Huawei devices having a single update for the UK that contains code to pre-install apps and carrier customisations on first boot. In the past they would offer an unbranded firmware and each network would have it's own firmware. Now Huawei just produce a single model for the UK with a UK-wide firmware that covers all networks. Huawei cannot just push the firmware out without approval from all the networks, and it only takes one network to halt the process.
Pretty much confirmed by this chap on the Huawei forum: https://uk.community.huawei.com/software-17/lack-of-huawei-p20-uk-variant-updates-251#post814
Nope
I asked three about this and said they have nothing to do with it. I have zero trust in any thing Huawei say.
How about those who use the device outside of UK without UK sim? Are we sol?
TonyCubed said:
It looks like the updates are being rolled out in waves. One user on here has a C782 and got update 152 a few weeks ago when I was stuck on 120 then last week I got 152. The problem might be down to carriers.
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Is this EML-L09 C782 you are talking about? Which network are you on?
Yes, Vodafone UK
Was at EE store today asking seems even the staff are clueless about this update ..sure hope it gets sorted and rolled out .. it be nice if Huawei let us uk folks get boatloader codes so can flash upto date firmwares and not left behind
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Whether it did any good or not but I resorted to social media and tweeted non stop on Huawei twitter etc. They got back to me twice, 1st was a direct message after contacting directly saying that there is not an update for the P20 in C782 and didn't know when there would be than a few days later via Twitter, they said that there is an update and could I provide my carrier and phone number, they would then push it to my phone within 10 days. I explained I was sim free but use an O2 sim, gave them my number and waited. on the 11th day I had nothing so went back to Twitter to start again - an hour or so later the 152 and Sept patch was pushed to my phone! this was about 2 weeks ago and until then I was on April patch.
Due to this, I will be returning to OnePlus very soon as I do NOT trust Huawei, they constantly lie and drag their heals in replying and updating.
Hope this helps. Get onto Twitter and Facebook and hit their pages, hit them where it can hurt, the more people who do this the more chance they will listen and act. Complaining direct will get no response or nowhere!
Goog luck
I have been on twitter but nothing.
I had the message via the support email to say it's coming in 10 days. They've had my number and IMEI so many times but nothing .
Well, for my EML-L09 C782... 8.1.0.152 finally arrived today... strangely it wasn't showing up until I have connected phone to PC and ran update via HiSuite... may be just coincidence though...
Just swapped an L09 locked to Vodafone to an unlocked L29 from Three. Avoided the carrier apps package etc, so thought this one would be get faster updates.
Way wrong, stuck back on v131 because it's on this stupid C782 region, unlike the Vodafone one that was on the C492 or whatever, and v150.
Am I right thinking this phone will be stuck on the very slow updates forever and nothing can be done since bootloader unlocking was taken away?
I messaged Huawei UK over Twitter yesterday, supplied them my IMEI, build number etc and surprisingly I received the 152 update later that day after they passed my details to the development team.
srw985 said:
Just swapped an L09 locked to Vodafone to an unlocked L29 from Three. Avoided the carrier apps package etc, so thought this one would be get faster updates.
Way wrong, stuck back on v131 because it's on this stupid C782 region, unlike the Vodafone one that was on the C492 or whatever, and v150.
Am I right thinking this phone will be stuck on the very slow updates forever and nothing can be done since bootloader unlocking was taken away?
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You can now pay 30 euros to get your BL unlock code. Look through the forums, people have tried it and it works.
https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-bootloader-unlock-service-all-new-models-new-firmwares
Hello,.
I bought a phone, 8t plus (tmobile version). when i try to check imei status it says invalid imei... it came with a deactivated sim card.
i tried paying three different unlock site services for the t-mobile unlock app. but they keep returning to me saying that they could not find the imei or its invalid.
I'm in a real pinch here, I love this phone, what are my options? is there some way to force unlock it with a different firmware or something like this? maybe you've got a clue why my imei doesn't show up anywhere?
many thanks
If it's bought from eBay, you're SOL - invalid IMEI is invalid IMEI. You will want to refund it and buy the virgin OnePlus 8T to ensure you don't run into problem.
It will be tough to remove the IMEI from the blacklist, as it's usually death sentence for that ID number, not to mention it's illegal to mess with it.
Especially for this reason, I don't buy used phone anymore unless it won't see network service (usually as a Linux hacking plaything), and I mainly buy new phones ever since to guarantee that I don't run into any problems.
Sent from my OnePlus 8T using Tapatalk
it doesnt give any error, through the tmobile unlock app it says "not eligible" which all unlock sites say that's what you want to get..
THEY say that they cant find the imei anywhere and that maybe I gave them invalid imei, but I'm sure I did not... this happened with more than 1 service site. any clues? i don't want to return it unless absolutely neccessary
Alright, double check your IMEI to ensure you don't make any mistake. There are three ways to check the IMEI, of course; 1. dial *#06#, browse into Settings, and go through "About phone", and 2. touch "Network Status" if the IMEI is not shown or 3. reboot your phone into Fastboot and scroll the UEFI Fastboot bootloader option down to "Show barcodes". It's easy to make mistakes with long numbers like IMEI - had to triple check mine before submitting the application for the bootloader unlock token.
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I checked, the imei i gave them was the correct one, I wish that was the problem. how can an imei be invalid (not blocked/blacklisted)?isn't there any way to flash something on the phone to sim ulock it? thanks
even services that CHECK if its blacklisted doesnt work with phones IMEI. what is going on here?! thanks
This phone is not blocked—it’s ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
Device Name Not Available
IMEI: *****************
that's what the unlock service site sent me, they said that is the reply they received..
Alright, if you have Straight Talk or maybe a T-Mobile SIM, test it to make sure it's alive.
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You have to have it so long before T-Mo will unlock the device.
Three days minimum if I recall. I had mine unlocked in a week after the purchase, and only have unlocked its UEFI bootloader a few days ago once the LineageOS 18 ROM matured just enough for my liking. Otherwise it's a 40 days wait.
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Proneous said:
Hello,.
I bought a phone, 8t plus (tmobile version). when i try to check imei status it says invalid imei... it came with a deactivated sim card.
i tried paying three different unlock site services for the t-mobile unlock app. but they keep returning to me saying that they could not find the imei or its invalid.
I'm in a real pinch here, I love this phone, what are my options? is there some way to force unlock it with a different firmware or something like this? maybe you've got a clue why my imei doesn't show up anywhere?
many thanks
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Hey there!
can you PM me a screen shot of your IMEI, please? I really want to look in this. I have a oneplus 8t. Thanks.
I am outside of the usa at the moment so the T-Mobile SIM card that came with the phone is unable to activate... I'm starting to wonder if that's the only problem
I have found a rather expensive service provider that has full confidence that he can unlock my phone. Will update you further when I have more details.
Is it safe giving my imei to other forum members? can it be used for malicious activity?
Many thanks.
Alrighty, keep us posted.
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try this https://www.oneplus.com/unlock_token
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Why did you buy a t-mobile phone if you're outside of the usa?
Proneous said:
This phone is not blocked—it’s ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
Device Name Not Available
IMEI: *****************
that's what the unlock service site sent me, they said that is the reply they received..
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Then use it on TMobile for minimum 3days then unlock it via tforce on facebook or twitter T-Mobile help. But this requires you to have TMobile service. That's the only way you will unlock that phone those unlocking site aren't connected to get the 8t from T-Mobile unlocked that's mainly for samsung devices trust me I run a repair shop and use the unlocking sites. If you can't get TMobile service then you best bet is to return the device if you can't return your SOL until a simunlock bypass come
I'm not from the USA . Anyone got suggestion how to get it activated ? Thanks
Hey friends!
i've promised to update as it unfolds, day before I was supposed to return phone I got it unlocked by a vendor claiming he is working with T-Mobile directly or something like this, and said he can do it although not cheaply.
That guy had a handful of troubles to deal with me as I put him on a timeline, and not only that, bombarded him with conflicting messages before I decided to actually use his service. he was extremely polite and understanding.
may I recommend an ebay vendor here? if yes I will put a link to his store.
thanks!
Proneous said:
Hey friends!
i've promised to update as it unfolds, day before I was supposed to return phone I got it unlocked by a vendor claiming he is working with T-Mobile directly or something like this, and said he can do it although not cheaply.
That guy had a handful of troubles to deal with me as I put him on a timeline, and not only that, bombarded him with conflicting messages before I decided to actually use his service. he was extremely polite and understanding.
may I recommend an ebay vendor here? if yes I will put a link to his store.
thanks!
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Sounds like you purposely bought a phone that was either lost or stolen in the US and was sold to an overseas buyer because the blacklist on devices from US and Canadian carriers does not extend outside of the US and Canada.
jcsww said:
Sounds like you purposely bought a phone that was either lost or stolen in the US and was sold to an overseas buyer because the blacklist on devices from US and Canadian carriers does not extend outside of the US and Canada.
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Sounds like you're trying to be holier than thou.
I bought it unbeknownst whether it's blacklisted or not. It was brand new and price was great. Where's the problem? Why should I care where it comes from if it works?
Proneous said:
Sounds like you're trying to be holier than thou.
I bought it unbeknownst whether it's blacklisted or not. It was brand new and price was great. Where's the problem? Why should I care where it comes from if it works?
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It is more of a buyer beware statement about buying cheap devices from other countries.