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[Q] Droid2Global SIM Unlock codes not working.

Hey everyone, hows it going? Anyways, I have a Motorola Droid 2 Global that I bought from a Best Buy in the United States about a week ago and I've been trying to unlock the SIM restriction so I can use my phone with Telus and or Rogers. I've gone with several companies who have taken my IMIE code and returned with unlock codes. They seem to find the exact same code each time however I input the codes and they are rejected by the phone. Has anyone else had this difficulty? Is it because I bought them from Best Buy? I tried calling VW and I've gone through several levels of Tech Sup but they return the same old bs about 60 days or 90 days. One rep went so far as to say it was an FCC regulation! I had him repeat that to me 3 times and I laughed each time... Sorry for the brick wall post!
TL;DR: Moto D2G from Bestbuy/Verizon, online unlock codes not working.

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Yep have the same thing. My US buddy bought the phone at wirelesshack or something like that. I posted my issue here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844724&page=3 Waiting for leobg to get back to me with some info.

I am just wondering with regards to an issue with me not inputting the codes correctly or whether I need to do something different since I'm in Canada and not able to connect to VerizonW at all regardless. Another company sent back another unlock code and that didn't work either. Each code is 8 digits long, anyone get anything similar in length? I also double checked my IMEI on android and behind the battery. Do I need to set up the Telus APN and leave my sim card in the phone over night or anything unusual like that?

Just note, I don't think bestbuy would have any way of changing the firmware before selling the hardware, not only that but this is an interesting fact. I was able to use the one step rooter right out of the box as listed on one of the android modding forums (where they mentioned unlocking it as well)

guys, check PM

leobg said:
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Looking into the issue further, I'll report back with status, thx for replying

Alright so just went through the site linked by leobg, they said they could not provide a code. What I'm going to do now is get a rogers SIM card and attempt to add the APN info so the phone can connect to something (thinking it can activate on VW) and then try to enter the unlock codes. My theory is that our blackberry plans (which our SIms are linked too) are not able to support the sim network request or something like that. Further information on the phone:
sys version: 2.4.29.a956.verizon.en.uss
basebrand: N_01.48.00R
Kernel version :[email protected] #1
Build Number: VZW
ERI: 6
PRL: 58005
I don't know if this will help at all but at least if these numbers match then theoretically these should be the right unlock codes but my must be connect to rogers theory should work? IDK I basically give up, my paper wieghts look good tho....

My data is the same. I don't however get
ERI: 6
PRL: 58005
lines in system/about. Have you switched phone to GSM/WCDMA only (with the verizon sim inside?) Maybe that shows up when in Global mode only (as this feels likc CDMA parameters).
I am surprised the unlockers I give you told you they cannot supply code. Wondering if it is something speciffic to your IMEI, have you given them the IMEI? Have you spoken to them or you went thru the web site? I'll PM you.

Alright so here's what has happened so far:
-2 Droid 2 Globals.
-4 Unlock codes (2 unique ones for each phone's IMEI)
-None of the unlock codes have worked with the following:
-CDMA mode prompt, GMS mode prompt, Global mode prompt, physical keyboard, onscreen keyboard (both landscape and portrait)
-Motorola cannot help me with the issue
-Verizon gives the same old BS about having to subscribe for 60 days.
-The extra lines of code under Settings->About->Status only appear in CDMA mode
-Phone will not connect to any GSM based network (even with sim) but will "roam" in global mode
-Some seller from eBay suggested that Verizon stepped up their unlock encryptions between the release date and when I bought mine.
TL;DR: pretty paper weights so far. Going to wait until someone understands the problem and can provide a fix, or at least wait until the unlock companies recognize that the A926 actually exists.....
I can elaborate on any point if you'd like, other than that, no dice

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Kabantik said:
Alright so here's what has happened so far:
-2 Droid 2 Globals.
-4 Unlock codes (2 unique ones for each phone's IMEI)
-None of the unlock codes have worked with the following:
-CDMA mode prompt, GMS mode prompt, Global mode prompt, physical keyboard, onscreen keyboard (both landscape and portrait)
-Motorola cannot help me with the issue
-Verizon gives the same old BS about having to subscribe for 60 days.
-The extra lines of code under Settings->About->Status only appear in CDMA mode
-Phone will not connect to any GSM based network (even with sim) but will "roam" in global mode
-Some seller from eBay suggested that Verizon stepped up their unlock encryptions between the release date and when I bought mine.
TL;DR: pretty paper weights so far. Going to wait until someone understands the problem and can provide a fix, or at least wait until the unlock companies recognize that the A926 actually exists.....
I can elaborate on any point if you'd like, other than that, no dice
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Ok, I have the same issue, now 3 of the unlockers has given me the same unlock codes. My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line and try to get the unlock code from VZ (It would be funny if he gets the same codes I already have).
If he's unable to do that, I will have to sell it on ebay for cheap
Will update you on the issue as soon as I get feedback from my buddy...

Same issue here with both Droid 2 Global & Droid Pro...
seeing the numbers increasing...no one has a real solution? This is so frustrating.

"My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line ..." --- was he able to do that? Several unlockers told me if the phone has been activated with Verizon first, then the code *should* work .... the code is correct they insist.
geogal said:
Ok, I have the same issue, now 3 of the unlockers has given me the same unlock codes. My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line and try to get the unlock code from VZ (It would be funny if he gets the same codes I already have).
If he's unable to do that, I will have to sell it on ebay for cheap
Will update you on the issue as soon as I get feedback from my buddy...
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ipgpdp said:
"My friend in US is going to try activating the phone on his line ..." --- was he able to do that? Several unlockers told me if the phone has been activated with Verizon first, then the code *should* work .... the code is correct they insist.
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The phone was activated on pre-paid when it was initialy bought from VZ, but they refused to give up the unlock code as it was a pre-paid account. Later the pre-paid account was canceled. This weekend Dec 18-19 he will activate the phone under he's account as a primary phone and ask for the unlock code directly from VZ...will let you know if this works, because if the code VZ provides will not work it will be really messed up.
Will keep you posted...

Everyone trying to unlock their phone - if code does not work - do not try same code again! You have total 10 attempts after which phone will become hard locked and will not accept unlock codes anymore.
Another idea - has anyone tried using smart unlock sim? I had great success with these. Unfortunately my phone is already unlocked and I cannot try the smart unlock sim anymore (didn't think about that). Those can be bought from ebay for few bucks. Seach for "UNIVERSAL NO CUT UNLOCK TURBO SIM CARD" on ebay - 5 bucks with free shipping.
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You just stick it under the SIM card. Isn't that expensive if somebody with problems unlocking the D2G wants to give it a go

leobg said:
Everyone trying to unlock their phone - if code does not work - do not try same code again! You have total 10 attempts after which phone will become hard locked and will not accept unlock codes anymore.
Another idea - has anyone tried using smart unlock sim? I had great success with these. Unfortunately my phone is already unlocked and I cannot try the smart unlock sim anymore (didn't think about that). Those can be bought from ebay for few bucks. Seach for "UNIVERSAL NO CUT UNLOCK TURBO SIM CARD" on ebay - 5 bucks with free shipping.
Device looks similar to this:
You just stick it under the SIM card. Isn't that expensive if somebody with problems unlocking the D2G wants to give it a go
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Will have to try if other method will not produce results. Although I have my doubts as to will it fit in the SIM slot on D2G as it appears to be very tight. I know they claim it's very thin, but still....

I tried buying the code from monileincanada and they responded saying: Your unlock code is return as Not Found from the server. This is not because your cellphone have a problem, but just we cannot found a code to unlock it. We are sorry but in this circumstance we are not able to unlock your cellphone and we have refunded you.
What problem can my phone have???? Is it because I bought it on prepaid and not on a month to month contract?

Well - mine is also pre-paid. But it was in-store purchase and activated in-store. Mine unlocked fine and I got the code from that same place. At least they are honest and give you refund if they cannot obtain code (hats down to them for this!)
Here is a theory - just pure guessing from my side - maybe unlock code gets generated once device gets activated on Verizon's network.
Anyone who unlocked without ever been activated please chime in (to exclude activation from the factors).
Another theory - mine was one of the first ones that got available in store (first batch). It unlocked fine. Maybe those which are from Best Buy and online Verizon store are newer ones which are not yet "entered" the database. But that sound silly honestly. Moreover another user reported he got two codes from Verizon directly and he couldn't unlock.
I say the safest bet at this moment is to try unlocking sim. I know they are tight fit in the Droid2G, but it is not imposible. My old Milestone has exactly the same sim slot and I was able to use my unlock sim in it - affixed it to the sim with tiny bit of scotch tape (avoid covering contacts!) - it is a snug fit but can be done.

One of the guys that sell the codes on ebay says that Verizon adds an extra security code on some phones randomly so that they can't never be unlocked. He says there is 50% chance you can unlock it.
Can this be true?

geogal said:
The phone was activated on pre-paid when it was initialy bought from VZ, but they refused to give up the unlock code as it was a pre-paid account. Later the pre-paid account was canceled. This weekend Dec 18-19 he will activate the phone under he's account as a primary phone and ask for the unlock code directly from VZ...will let you know if this works, because if the code VZ provides will not work it will be really messed up.
Will keep you posted...
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OK here's the end of my story...with the happy ending. My friend caller Verizon and tried to activate my phone as her husbands. VZ was giving her instructions and she was relaying it to me...they said to punch in *228 and press send to get the activation console, sadly it did work for me as it said "Activation is unsupported on your network" I had Global mode turned on and connected to what I assume was a Verizon partner (roaming). After some frustrating 20-25min talking to VZ my friend just asked for SIM unlock code, which VZ rep gave up reluctantly as he wanted the phone to be activated first. Anyway he provided 3 codes: One of the codes I got from the unlockers which did NOT work, the other was all zeros (!?) and the last one was unique to the two i got from the unlockers. I punched in that code and sim was unlocked. What's weired is that they provided me with one code that didn't work and said if the first two don't work try all zeros. Any thoughts on what that might mean, because if VZ changed the encryption keys on the later models then they should not have provided the code that didn't work in the first place.

But why is that you didn't use your universal sim card unlocker that you used on your previous Milestone on your new Droid 2 Global?

[Q] D2G unlocking help

I bought a D2G on eBay and have been trying to unlock it. The guy that i bought it from called Verizon and they gave him 3 unlock codes (all of them were 8 digits long) which didn't work. I then wen to some site where they sell unlock codes and they gave me 2 codes but they were the same as the ones I had from Verizon.
I've been reading around different forums and have seen a lot of people having these same problems and the one common thing I've found between the people that originally had the issue and were able to unlock the phone is that they got a 16 digit unlock code from a 3rd party unlocking site. Does anybody know if all D2Gs use a 16 digit unlock code or are some really using the 8 digit ones?
Also, if anybody had this problem and fixed it by buying an unlock code (or any other way) please tell me which site you bought the codes from. I don't know if posting these sites would be against the forum rules but if it is then please PM me with the URL.
Additionally, I've read from 1 or 2 people that were able to unlock it by using a Turbosim but I haven't found a lot of people commenting on these so I'm still a little skeptical. Does anybody here know if these Turbosims will indeed work with the D2G?
Thank you all in advance for your help.

seems to me that the seller sent u unlock codes from code dealers and not from vz.
for now, turbosim is the answer. it works.

I already ordered a Turbosim last night so I'll reply here once I get it and let you all know how it wnet.
I had a talk with the Verizon people today because I was trying to activate the phone on my sister's account just so I could get the phone unlocked and then switch right back. Long story short, it seems like the reason why the codes didn't work is because I'm outside the US at the moment. I thought that since you can get roaming down here you could also have the phones unlocked while you were here which apparently you can't and that's also why I couldn't activate the phone under her account either.
If the Turbosim doesn't work I'm thinking of sending the phone over to my sister's house in the US so she can get it unlocked and then send it back to me but we'll see how that goes...

Yes, you can't activate while roaming, even if there is a CDMA network where you are. Activation works only on Verizon's own network.
It is good you have an option, I am pretty sure once you activate it on your sister's account unlocking will be sorted out.
As far as TurboSIM goes, reportedly it unlocks the voice part and data works in 2G (not sure why not 3G - is it because of lack of 3G on their operator, or due to TurboSIM - did not become clear. The user reported was from Ukraine. Phone works thinking it is roaming, but the guy says works - both data and voice!)
Please let us know how it goes once you get the turbosim

I will definitely post back here once I get the TurboSIM. One other question though... If I send the phone over to my sister, would she necesarily have to activate it before she unlock is or would the unlock codes work as long as she's within reach of the Verizon network? She could still activate it if necessary but it would be better if she didn't have to go through that process since she won't be keeping the phone.

War-Rasta said:
I bought a D2G on eBay and have been trying to unlock it. The guy that i bought it from called Verizon and they gave him 3 unlock codes (all of them were 8 digits long) which didn't work. I then wen to some site where they sell unlock codes and they gave me 2 codes but they were the same as the ones I had from Verizon.
I've been reading around different forums and have seen a lot of people having these same problems and the one common thing I've found between the people that originally had the issue and were able to unlock the phone is that they got a 16 digit unlock code from a 3rd party unlocking site. Does anybody know if all D2Gs use a 16 digit unlock code or are some really using the 8 digit ones?
Also, if anybody had this problem and fixed it by buying an unlock code (or any other way) please tell me which site you bought the codes from. I don't know if posting these sites would be against the forum rules but if it is then please PM me with the URL.
Additionally, I've read from 1 or 2 people that were able to unlock it by using a Turbosim but I haven't found a lot of people commenting on these so I'm still a little skeptical. Does anybody here know if these Turbosims will indeed work with the D2G?
Thank you all in advance for your help.
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I called VZW on Jan 2011 to unlocked 2 D2G. Both were 8 digit codes and both worked right away. I have used both phones on different networks(GSM) without any issues.

for me, turbosim works just fine.
i had issues with the subsidy lock, left it on error msg for a few hours, and phone went back to regular mode.
still didnt try the 3g, hoping will test with 1 soon.
hopefully one of xda wizz will sort this thing out without needing turbosim and things like that.

War-Rasta said:
I will definitely post back here once I get the TurboSIM. One other question though... If I send the phone over to my sister, would she necesarily have to activate it before she unlock is or would the unlock codes work as long as she's within reach of the Verizon network? She could still activate it if necessary but it would be better if she didn't have to go through that process since she won't be keeping the phone.
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hey War-Rasta, klk?
Looks like we're on the same boat here. My droid 2 global just wont unlock, I keep getting the dreaded "Network unlock request unsuccessful" message. Tell you what though, I ordered two turbo sims about 3 weeks ago from hong kong, they're currently in miami,FL so they'll most likely be here tomorrow. I'll come back and report how it goes as soon as im able to try it.
I also had someone in the US call verizon and they were about to give me the unlock code but unfortunately since the person that was calling VZW for me made the rep think he actually had the phone with him right there, he was asked to dial 226 on his phone and to choose option 1. Ofc that didnt work as im in the DR. Supposedly, option one wouldve given me some sort of code they needed first in order to give me the unlock code.

hey Xtrife. Nice to see a fellow dominican around here. I did get VZW to give me the unlock code and it was one of the same I already had but at least it seems I had the right code and just couldn't unlock it because of where I am.
Do come back to this thread when you get your TurboSIMs and let us know how it goes. Mine should be here sometime next week I think. I ordered mine on eBay from somebody in TX so I didn't have to wait too long for something to get here all the way from Hong Kong. She did say the yare supposed to work for all phones but she said that 3G is not guaranteed so I'm crossing my fingers...
Just out of curiosity, why did you get 3 of them? Do you have 3 different phones to unlock or you're just trying to play it safe in case one doesn't work?

Well seeing as how id have to pay 150 pesos here for the turbosims regardless of the quantity (id assume 10 turbosims would still weigh less than 1 lb ) i decided to order two. I've only got 1 D2G. If the turbosim card does work, wouldnt mind lending one to you until you get yours

That'd be sweet!! Thanks. I'll be waiting for your post here then to see if it worked.

wow so Ive finally got a hold of the Turbosims and i cant seem to be able to fit both my simcard and the turbo sim in the D2G simcard slot lol. Having a hard time here. The turbo sim is mostly flat like a piece of paper but its got a little bump on one of its corners. Its the black version
EDIT: Wow, so im guessing this is what im supposed to do
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:-s let us know if it works then once you cut it. I'll take you on your offer on that other TurboSIM if it does.

Well i think ive finally been able to fit the turbosim + my simcard in there but apparently all its doing is making the phone boot into the bootloader screen, im unable to enter the phone OS in order to check whether the turbosim works or not

It didn't break your phone though, did it? Are you able to boot into the OS if you remove the TurboSIM?

War-Rasta said:
It didn't break your phone though, did it? Are you able to boot into the OS if you remove the TurboSIM?
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BLOODY HELL I tried the second TurboSIM i had ordered and it bloody worked !!! i can confirm both HDSPA AND 3G WORKING OK OH YES
EDIT: this is the link to the one i ordered
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...545050&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_8810wt_905
I actually had to cut part of my simcard, nothing difficult, only used a pair of scissors

Awesome! I guess I'll wait for mine to come in then since the first one you tried was broken. If the one I ordered doesn't work I'll order a few of the same ones you got.

Thanks XtriFe for proving my theory with TurboSIM right!!! Phew!
I wonder if we can fool US band ban with the TurboSIM. I will be testing at first opportunity (as soon as I get a chance to get close to the US border!

XtriFe said:
Well i think ive finally been able to fit the turbosim + my simcard in there but apparently all its doing is making the phone boot into the bootloader screen, im unable to enter the phone OS in order to check whether the turbosim works or not
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You likely damaged the turbosim while trying to fit it (broke a solder point or a trace). That happened to me with one of my turbosims before.

Hey XtriFe, I just got a look at the pictures on that eBay auction you posted and I think we probably got the same one.
Mine's on its way now and should be here on Saturday if everything goes well. I have my finger crossed so I won't break mine since I only ordered one. I'll post back here as soon as I try it.

[Completed] New LG G2 phone - this phone is permanently locked and cannot be unlocked

Well as my unfortunate luck has it, I wanted to upgrade my old Nexus 4 to a LG G2 D801 unit. I bought one new-refurbished off ebay and it just arrived recently.
I tried to put in my WIND mobile sim card and realized the phone is not detecting it. After looking into the issue for the majority of the day, it seems that the phone is hard/sim locked.
I went into the area where one would go to unlock the phone, only to be greeted by this unfortunate message.
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Now first thing I did was start searching the interwebz....and I can't seem to find much on this.
I am not sure what I can do. The shipping back to China, well that's out of the question due to the high cost.
I can't use the phone as it's a T-Mobile device.
I can't unlock the phone because it's hard locked.
Is there anything I can do to get it working? Does anybody know how I could possibly reset the counter for this?
Thank you in advance.

mrrhtuner said:
Well as my unfortunate luck has it, I wanted to upgrade my old Nexus 4 to a LG G2 D801 unit. I bought one new-refurbished off ebay and it just arrived recently.
I tried to put in my WIND mobile sim card and realized the phone is not detecting it. After looking into the issue for the majority of the day, it seems that the phone is hard/sim locked.
I went into the area where one would go to unlock the phone, only to be greeted by this unfortunate message.
Now first thing I did was start searching the interwebz....and I can't seem to find much on this.
I am not sure what I can do. The shipping back to China, well that's out of the question due to the high cost.
I can't use the phone as it's a T-Mobile device.
I can't unlock the phone because it's hard locked.
Is there anything I can do to get it working? Does anybody know how I could possibly reset the counter for this?
Thank you in advance.
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Unfortunally the phone is locked and only the T-Mobile carrier can work on it .
It is locked from factory default state. So there is nothing you can do to unlock it (from what i know).

nilac said:
Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Unfortunally the phone is locked and only the T-Mobile carrier can work on it .
It is locked from factory default state. So there is nothing you can do to unlock it (from what i know).
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Hello, thanks for the reply. That's unfortunate for me I guess.
Now when you say, it's locked from the factory default state...If I drive down to the states and buy a T-Mobile LG G2 from the store, would that be also hardlocked?
I am trying to send this phone back to China and I know T-Mobile stores still have the LG G2 as certified pre-owned.

mrrhtuner said:
Hello, thanks for the reply. That's unfortunate for me I guess.
Now when you say, it's locked from the factory default state...If I drive down to the states and buy a T-Mobile LG G2 from the store, would that be also hardlocked?
I am trying to send this phone back to China and I know T-Mobile stores still have the LG G2 as certified pre-owned.
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Yes if you buy another T-Mobile phone, you will stick on T-Mobile only and you will not have the ability to use other carrier other than T on that phone... But you will still be able to Root and make all those stuff but to change carrier will not be able to.
Regards

nilac said:
Yes if you buy another T-Mobile phone, you will stick on T-Mobile only and you will not have the ability to use other carrier other than T on that phone... But you will still be able to Root and make all those stuff but to change carrier will not be able to.
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Thank you Nilac.
I am a bit confused. The phone I received, it seems like the SIM code unlock was entered 10 times wrong and thus is why the phone is hard locked to T-mobile now.
If I buy a phone from the T-Mobile store, it will be hardlocked also? I don't understand why it would be, since many people have those phones unlocked?

mrrhtuner said:
Thank you Nilac.
I am a bit confused. The phone I received, it seems like the SIM code unlock was entered 10 times wrong and thus is why the phone is hard locked to T-mobile now.
If I buy a phone from the T-Mobile store, it will be hardlocked also? I don't understand why it would be, since many people have those phones unlocked?
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Unlocked but not "Unlocked" from carrier they still stick with that carrier.
If you are looking for example on the S6 forum you will see that there are separated forums for Verizon, T-Mobile etc... They are separated because the phone is not exactly the same as the international model as the carrier modified it, so a separated development needs to be done for that phone.....
You simply cannot uncarrier (from what i know) only if you took your phone to a professional guy who is super expert and can do it, but from what i know it's impossible to uncarrier a phone.... Better always to get an international one in order to avoid these problems

nilac said:
Unlocked but not "Unlocked" from carrier they still stick with that carrier.
If you are looking for example on the S6 forum you will see that there are separated forums for Verizon, T-Mobile etc... They are separated because the phone is not exactly the same as the international model as the carrier modified it, so a separated development needs to be done for that phone.....
You simply cannot uncarrier (from what i know) only if you took your phone to a professional guy who is super expert and can do it, but from what i know it's impossible to uncarrier a phone.... Better always to get an international one in order to avoid these problems
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I think maybe I confused you or myself.
The T-Mobile LG G2 will work on the AWS frequency that I require here in Canada for WIND mobile.
If the phone is locked to T-mobile, I could use a service online, provide them the IMEI and the network the phone came from and then I would be given the unlock code to allow the phone to read a SIM card other then T-Mobile.
Example video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m4ru062k_M
Notice when he puts in the prompt to get to the network settings, he can put in a PIN. When I tried that, I get the locked message.

mrrhtuner said:
I think maybe I confused you or myself.
The T-Mobile LG G2 will work on the AWS frequency that I require here in Canada for WIND mobile.
If the phone is locked to T-mobile, I could use a service online, provide them the IMEI and the network the phone came from and then I would be given the unlock code to allow the phone to read a SIM card other then T-Mobile.
Example video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m4ru062k_M
Notice when he puts in the prompt to get to the network settings, he can put in a PIN. When I tried that, I get the locked message.
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Ahh, yes i remember that i saw it also on Samsung Updates, a section where to unlock it....
Well it remains to you just to try then

Question Network unlock, what are the options?

Hey,
I recently bought S22 ultra from eBay. It's a T-Mobile network locked.
When I try to network unlock I get the massage:
Couldn't unlock the phone:
Your phone isn't eligible to be unlocked.
Reason code:116
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Tried T-Mobile by phone and tweeter chat, won't help at all because I'm not a direct custumer and don't have an account. Tried contacting them several times but they won't help at all although I gave them the IMEIs.
USA Samsung chat and phone support told me they can't do anything and to call T-mobile.
Tried 3rd Party service https://mobileunlocks.com/ paid them 60Euros they said They can't do anything and I need "Device Unlock App" (what?) attached the outputs from their website below. Tried both IMEIs, both same result.
will flashing with Odin with stock rom will do anything?
Thanks for any kind of help....really feel lost about this.
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I'm pretty sure you need an account with Tmobile to unlock the device. That is the correct and legal way.

The phone also has to be paid off (to T-Mobile). If the person never paid off T-Mobile, then T-Mobile won't unlock it.

You must be a T-Mobile USA customer and meet all of the SIM Unlock Policy requirements for T-Mobile to SIM unlock any device. You also must be the original owner.
SIM Unlock Policy | Unlock Your Mobile Wireless Device | T-Mobile
Learn how to unlock your wireless mobile device for use on other carriers (formerly SIM Unlock). See device compatibility and unlock requirement.
www.t-mobile.com

minkov said:
Hey,
I recently bought S22 ultra from eBay. It's a T-Mobile network locked.
When I try to network unlock I get the massage:
Tried T-Mobile by phone and tweeter chat, won't help at all because I'm not a direct custumer and don't have an account. Tried contacting them several times but they won't help at all although I gave them the IMEIs.
USA Samsung chat and phone support told me they can't do anything and to call T-mobile.
Tried 3rd Party service https://mobileunlocks.com/ paid them 60Euros they said They can't do anything and I need "Device Unlock App" (what?) attached the outputs from their website below. Tried both IMEIs, both same result.
will flashing with Odin with stock rom will do anything?
Thanks for any kind of help....really feel lost about t
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Try www.GSMfather.com

Any recommendation on a reputable online unlock service? My S22 Ultra is locked to Smart (PH)

I have a similar problem. I bought an new s908u with uscellular lock from an official seller on eBay and i live in Europe, i tried the unlock band guide from another post, but this didn't help. I don't have an us sim card, but i have read that if you have a network lock and can put in a sim from the original country and make a minimum 5 minutes call it should unlock itself. But before i buy one overseas, can someone maybe verify if this really works? Because first i didn't even get a message to fill in a network code from uscellular, but now i have s908u1 firmware on it, it askes for it. So my question, can someone verify this method will work with any us sim card in Europe to unlock its network lock? and if not what are my possibilities to unlock it myself with software? 3rd party asked 100+ dollars for it. if possible keep the knox and al security things untouched, i already contacted SAMKEY and they say it is not supported and they are the only reputable one i know of. So i think i am stuck because the seller had a no return policy and i was not aware of the fact that there was an international version of snapdragon, this is what happends when you don't do your research well enough first

If you install a custom rom would that remove the network lock?

mapl.ph said:
If you install a custom rom would that remove the network lock?
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i read somewhere else it won't. IF you have 200 dollars to spare unlockboot.com can unlock it, i talked to them today i thought it was 35 dollars, but i had misread it, it was 200 for the s22 ultra, so i got immediately my refund. I am not related in any manner but i was trying stuff with SAMFW and there tool works for certain things, and they recommended unlockboot.com and i gave it a try. But 200 is to much for me at the moment, so i want to find another way. If someone has an sim card from the country of where the phone was bought, i read you can use that and call for 5 minutes, and it should unlock it and then you can use any card. i don't have any usa card so can test it

minkov said:
Hey,
I recently bought S22 ultra from eBay. It's a T-Mobile network locked.
When I try to network unlock I get the massage:
Tried T-Mobile by phone and tweeter chat, won't help at all because I'm not a direct custumer and don't have an account. Tried contacting them several times but they won't help at all although I gave them the IMEIs.
USA Samsung chat and phone support told me they can't do anything and to call T-mobile.
Tried 3rd Party service https://mobileunlocks.com/ paid them 60Euros they said They can't do anything and I need "Device Unlock App" (what?) attached the outputs from their website below. Tried both IMEIs, both same result.
will flashing with Odin with stock rom will do anything?
Thanks for any kind of help....really feel lost about this.
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I got my Tmobile s22 ultra unlocked without the device unlock app in India and was charged $150

Question I can't find any solution for my tmo pixel 7 pro

People have denied that this even is something that can be on this phone. I've search everywhere any advice, I reached out to my carrier, I've even just given it time. The checkin dialer code verifies on connected to Internet but still, my OEM unlock is grayed out and says connect to the Internet or contact your carrier. It's some bs. I've read this is what Verizon models will display and it's a lost cause but this was a brand new tmo pixel 7 pro and I triple checked the packaging it has the T-Mobile information inside the box and the seal states it tmo. I just wanna unlock my bootloader. I've ran out of ideas and looked everywhere, so I'm posting to get some advice please if you have anything lemme know.
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abbbennett12353 said:
People have denied that this even is something that can be on this phone. I've search everywhere any advice, I reached out to my carrier, ....
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And what did the carrier say?

Regardless of which carrier you have, you must fully pay off the device before you can have them normally allow for OEM unlocking if you did not purchase the "factory unlocked" version of the device. Of course, there are ways around that via contacting your carrier before fully paying off the device. But you mentioned that you had contacted them.
So, as @bobby janow said: what did the carrier say?

Contact tmo thru Twitter tech support until u get someone to unlock the BL.. Keep trying

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And what did the carrier say?
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The carrier had no clue what it was and they weren't sure what to do I spoke with several people and nothing. ive gotten many devices unlocked by pestering the Twitter folk till they unlock it and here is the kicker I've had 2 tmo people try to unlock it now it didn't let them and even paid a company to try and it says it is blocked for potential motherboard replacement. But its a brand new phone. I have the op 10 pro still on contract rooted unlocked obv and twrp on it as of a few days ago. Just this phone is being weird

You cannot unlock without a full sim unlock. Not a temporary one.
@tmobilehelp on Twitter can help you.

LLStarks said:
You cannot unlock without a full sim unlock. Not a temporary one.
@tmobilehelp on Twitter can help you.
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I know you can't. my new phone is blocked from getting the full SIM lock. Which I don't get how.

abbbennett12353 said:
I know you can't. my new phone is blocked from getting the full SIM lock. Which I don't get how.
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Is the prompt asking for and internet connection or contacting the carrier normal?

abbbennett12353 said:
I know you can't. my new phone is blocked from getting the full SIM lock. Which I don't get how.
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Dude, never, ever, ever buy a phone from a carrier if you plan to unlock/root your phone.

HipKat said:
Dude, never, ever, ever buy a phone from a carrier if you plan to unlock/root your phone.
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Yo the TMobile people lied to me and screwed sending me 3 broken OnePlus 10 pros one after the other through insurance and then I got drunk and spent 8 hours *****ing and they gave me a brand new 10 pro and a new pixel 7 pro completely free of charge

abbbennett12353 said:
Yo the TMobile people lied to me and screwed sending me 3 broken OnePlus 10 pros one after the other through insurance and then I got drunk and spent 8 hours *****ing and they gave me a brand new 10 pro and a new pixel 7 pro completely free of charge
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Can I really complain that much!?!?!

Btw I have discovered a lot of Verizon deep links and bs in activity launcher does anyone know what numbers of the IMEI determine the carrier for verizon

I just got my Pixel 7 PRO yestersday. In the same day I had it unlocked and a custom ROM put on it. Although I was honest and told them I needed it unlocked for development reasons. Plus I've had 3 phones through them that were sim unlocked before being paid off. I guess part of it might be a trust thing.

I'll just get a new pixel it's just a dumb fault I guess yes I know it has to be paid to do the permanent unlock except through Twitter it's a strange issue that I have

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I just got my Pixel 7 PRO yestersday. In the same day I had it unlocked and a custom ROM put on it. Although I was honest and told them I needed it unlocked for development reasons. Plus I've had 3 phones through them that were sim unlocked before being paid off. I guess part of it might be a trust thing.
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I'm Genuinely a great customer to them I've had several unlocked early and currently have the oneplus unlocked the pixel though was denyed for unlock even by the TMobile employees

The best thing you can do is take it slow and easy and keep trying different people. You can always try hitting them up on Twitter

apophis9283 said:
The best thing you can do is take it slow and easy and keep trying different people. You can always try hitting them up on Twitter
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Oh I know I genuinely don't have a hard time with it the devices is broked completely banned from getting permanent unlocks I just paid for a IMEI check and have in the past as well. 2 tmo people have genuinely tried to do unlock it already and their system wouldn't even allow it so I'm Gunna just get a new one for 5 bucks with insurance

abbbennett12353 said:
Oh I know I genuinely don't have a hard time with it the devices is broked completely banned from getting permanent unlocks I just paid for a IMEI check and have in the past as well. 2 tmo people have genuinely tried to do unlock it already and their system wouldn't even allow it so I'm Gunna just get a new one for 5 bucks with insurance
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They can do it. They're just choosing not to. The same day I got my pixel 7 pro I had it unlocked. So I know they can do it

abbbennett12353 said:
The carrier had no clue what it was and they weren't sure what to do I spoke with several people and nothing. ive gotten many devices unlocked by pestering the Twitter folk till they unlock it and here is the kicker I've had 2 tmo people try to unlock it now it didn't let them and even paid a company to try and it says it is blocked for potential motherboard replacement. But its a brand new phone. I have the op 10 pro still on contract rooted unlocked obv and twrp on it as of a few days ago. Just this phone is being weird
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@avid_droid went through the exact same thing (t-mobile, not first time unlocking, talking through twitter, reaching reps who don' t know anything, etc.)...
I'll link his thread speaking on it below...maybe you can commiserate together
TMobile shenanigans
So as of late, TMobile doesn't unlock devices now unless you meet their requirements. The 40 day connected and paid off rule. Impressed they are tight on this now. I recently had a OnePlus 9 pro that was paid off and bought elsewhere and they...
forum.xda-developers.com

Lemme show you one sec