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I know a lot of people are talking about the turbo sim, but I am really not into the sim patch. I really like this phone, but also need it SIM unlocked.
Since I am on Page Plus, there's no way for me to get an unlock code from Verizon.
I question is, is there anyone ever unlocked Droid 2 Global by 3rd party vendor's unlock code? I was searching web and ebay, and did found some people.
Do all 3rd party vendor's unlock codes fail, or some of them work and some don't?
Please let me know your experiences. Thank you!
I actually got in touch with 2 different 3rd party code vendors and they both gave me the same 2 codes. I had also managed to get Verizon to give me the codes themselves without having the phone activated with them (it involves a little social hacking and a lot of luck). The thing is that Verizon gave me 3 unlock codes, 2 of which were the same that the vendors had given me.
Long story short, I couldn't unlock the phone even with the codes I got from Verizon (one of them was different from what the vendors had given me). I am not currently in the USA and apparently the phone needs to connect with the Verizon network to complete the unlock. I don't know if you really need to have the phone activated with Verizon at the time that you enter the unlock code or if you just need the phone to be able to reach the Verizon network.
I will be going to the USA next month and will be trying this out but it'll be around mid April before I'm able to post my results.
Yeah, im guessing the code MAY or may NOT work IF you're in the US ( as it can reach verizons network). Otherwise it just seems like theres no way it would work. Mine would come up with a "network unlock unsuccessful" as soon as i entered the code, like seriously, right away.
Also, lol @ "social hacking"
xD
War-Rasta said:
I actually got in touch with 2 different 3rd party code vendors and they both gave me the same 2 codes. I had also managed to get Verizon to give me the codes themselves without having the phone activated with them (it involves a little social hacking and a lot of luck). The thing is that Verizon gave me 3 unlock codes, 2 of which were the same that the vendors had given me.
Long story short, I couldn't unlock the phone even with the codes I got from Verizon (one of them was different from what the vendors had given me). I am not currently in the USA and apparently the phone needs to connect with the Verizon network to complete the unlock. I don't know if you really need to have the phone activated with Verizon at the time that you enter the unlock code or if you just need the phone to be able to reach the Verizon network.
I will be going to the USA next month and will be trying this out but it'll be around mid April before I'm able to post my results.
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When I unlock mine, I was outside US, outside of VZW network reach. But I guess mine was one of the not specially locked ones. They say the first batch wasn't tampered with (I got mine in the week of release, as soon as it was available at retail VZW stores)
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I guess mine was one of the not specially locked ones...
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Don't make me hate you! lol
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Don't make me hate you! lol
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I'm sorry if you get it this way. No, absolutely not, I am not teasing anyone, believe me, despite mine being unlocked already, I am still researching a solution of this problem. The turbosim idea was actually mine if you guys have been following it since the unlocking troubles started. The turbosim is the noob-style solution. I am pretty sure we can address the "locks" with some gsm shop equipment, just as for many other phones, motorola and other brands. The problem comes this is US only phone available in US only. Only if it was made available to "the old continent" for example, it would have been torn apart million times by now, every bit of it exposed, figuratively speaking.
Too bad time flies, soon D2g will be forgotten. I can tell you I am ditching mine as soon as Droid 3 with appropriate for my carrier GSM/UMTS/LTE bands is released. I can't pass by 4 inch screen and 5 row qwerty portrait slideout kb, as well as, I guess, some dual core madness with lots of ram under the hood too. Sorry I went way too off topic....
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Yeah, as much as i hate Motorola's decision favouring a locked bootloader, I think im gonna go with the Droid 3 after this one. In my opinion, theres no other phone model/series that
1. Has a qwerty keyborad
2. Looks good
3. Has good build quality
4. Doesnt have a Win7phone-like price tag
Seriously, i wish the Xperia Pro looked DECENT at least.
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I'm sorry if you get it this way. No, absolutely not, I am not teasing anyone, believe me, despite mine being unlocked already, I am still researching a solution of this problem. The turbosim idea was actually mine if you guys have been following it since the unlocking troubles started. The turbosim is the noob-style solution. I am pretty sure we can address the "locks" with some gsm shop equipment, just as for many other phones, motorola and other brands. The problem comes this is US only phone available in US only. Only if it was made available to "the old continent" for example, it would have been torn apart million times by now, every bit of it exposed, figuratively speaking.
Too bad time flies, soon D2g will be forgotten. I can tell you I am ditching mine as soon as Droid 3 with appropriate for my carrier GSM/UMTS/LTE bands is released. I can't pass by 4 inch screen and 5 row qwerty portrait slideout kb, as well as, I guess, some dual core madness with lots of ram under the hood too. Sorry I went way too off topic....
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it feels to me after reading this discussion , buying the d2g was somewhat of a mistake...?
btw' as far as i know the bootloader codes has been leaked , and some groups started stripping it.
@leobg: I was only joking with my comment, I didn't mean for you to take it seriously. I've seen your posts around here and you know you're all about helping so props to you!
@the-light: I believe the codes turned out to be fake.
Yeah the codes were fake
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sorry if this is a redundant question, but if VZW gives the unlock code... will it then work on AT&T?
as far as i know, it wont. It will be unlocked to use on any GSM carrier outside the US, as AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. network IDs are blocked and that block is unrelated to the SIM lock.
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as far as i know, it wont. It will be unlocked to use on any GSM carrier outside the US, as AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. network IDs are blocked and that block is unrelated to the SIM lock.
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that's what I figured, was looking for a clear answer, thank you for your time...
How to get internet on D2G on MetroPCS
How do i get internet on D2G w metro, help plz!
Hi guys...
I want to propose a chalenge for those hackers from this site!
I'm in with $10 to the first guy that post
at DroidForums
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-2-global/96596-droid-2-global-unlock-foreign-sim-11.html
or at XDA-Developers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007596&page=2
an eficient step-by-step method to unlock a Droid 2 Global locked from Verizon.
No TurboSIM or similars.
Who are with me?
WE HAVE $10 UNTIL NOW [XDA_Developers + DroidForums]
I don't think that lack of monetary compensation is holding any of the fine coders and tinkerers in XDA. Still if anybody takes the offer you can have $20 from me.
i like this phone so much
i would pay 100 dollars to have mine unlock, i am actually thinking of buying one unlocked
Jonny, pm CellZealot, he might be able to help you.
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$50 from me!
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Jonny, pm CellZealot, he might be able to help you.
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I need to unlock the droid 2 global too.
can I pm CellZealot and ask for help too?
Im thinking of buying an at&t version of this phone to use with rogers here in canada and i wanted to know whether it can be unlocked to be used with any gsm carrier?
yes you can but from what I hear, you cannot use the unlock tool from the market so you'll have to get the unlock code from AT&T or online after a small fee.
hmmm why?
from what i have been reading the Rogers one (which is the SGS2 LTE) is the international version and probably get the ICS upgrade before the AT&T Skyrocket.
Skyrocket is something AT&T made.
Also Carrier IQ is installed in the AT&T ones out of the box...
i could be all wrong since i am new to the android scene, but this is what i gathered from reading around..
The Rogers one is nice IMHO
The reason i was asking was because i found some at&t versions on ebay which were selling for less than the rogers version on craigslist.
ahhhh makes sense ; >
When I called AT&T the told me they can't give me the unlock code for my Skyrocket "you will have to pay a third party" (sic) !!!
I would love to get some feedback if you are able to get the unlock code from AT&T
I have the Rogers Galaxy S2 LTE and purchased an unlock code from cellularunlock for 9 dollars and it worked perfectly. Also rooted my phone with the Super One Click app. Worked like a charm. Zeide
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When I called AT&T the told me they can't give me the unlock code for my Skyrocket "you will have to pay a third party" (sic) !!!
I would love to get some feedback if you are able to get the unlock code from AT&T
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I have AT&T in the US and I called them to unlock the Skyrocket. At first the lady said it wasn't possible. Then I explained that I travel overseas frequently and there are some countries that don't have any AT&T signal or service. She said OK and then did some more digging: you have to have purchased the phone at full price, not be an abuser of data roaming, and submit the original receipt. Once they send you this form to fill out it takes a few days to receive the code. I avoided all that mumbo jumbo by complaining and finally the lady said she would send my case to the "technicians". Three days later I got an email with the unlock code and instructions. It depends on who you get on the phone. Don't give up. Or just pay the $20-$30 for the unlock code online.
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I unlocked mine using cellunlocker.net It was $28 and they sent me the unlock code in a few hours.
I unlocked it using my wife's T mobile SIM. After unlocking, it took several minutes for the T Mobile network to come on but it works fine. I made several calls with my wife's SIM in my phone. It does get EDGE data speeds which you would expect.
is it possible to get the at&t mini and unlock it for t-mobile? wasn't sure if it takes awhile for the mini to be unlockable and are the carriers compatible with one another? from what I understand both work off of gsm but will I have issues with t-mobiles 4g/etc...
I just got my at&t one mini unlocked today and can receive/send voice and text without issue using a T-Mobile USA sim card. However, I don't yet have any data connection. I was told it could take up to 24 hours so I'll report back tomorrow.
Hooray for me! Just called T-Mobile tech support and they walked me through manually configuring the APN and now I've got voice, text, and freakin' LTE! I was told this phone wouldn't work with our LTE, but it looks like they were WRONG! HTC One mini on T-Mobile USA FTW!
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Hooray for me! Just called T-Mobile tech support and they walked me through manually configuring the APN and now I've got voice, text, and freakin' LTE! I was told this phone wouldn't work with our LTE, but it looks like they were WRONG! HTC One mini on T-Mobile USA FTW!
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Nice to hear, this is exactly my plan too. Does 3G / HSPA+ work as well?
I can get edge, umts, hspa+, and LTE! But I'm also in Kansas City where we have a refarmed network. #winning
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PuffDaddy_d said:
I just got my at&t one mini unlocked today and can receive/send voice and text without issue using a T-Mobile USA sim card. However, I don't yet have any data connection. I was told it could take up to 24 hours so I'll report back tomorrow.
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Did you call AT&T and have it done that way?
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Did you call AT&T and have it done that way?
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I tried to, but AT&T couldn't get it to unlock the first time, so they had to open a case file and some tech guy called me back the next day and got it done. Took all of 30 seconds.
Can the bootloader of the ATT version be unlocked on htcdev?
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Can the bootloader of the ATT version be unlocked on htcdev?
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I think so. @jmz unlocked it if I remember correctly
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Can the bootloader of the ATT version be unlocked on htcdev?
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yes
My apologies if this question is foolish, but AT&T says they can't unlock my htc one mini for me, even though I paid for it in full, says there is no unlock code for it. Talk to tech support and everything, and they still deny there is a code available.
So I try ebay and other pay for code websites; probably like 8 of them can't find an unlock code. They have even searched the 'not found' databases.
Is it possible to have a phone that is 'unlockable?" or one that has no code for it? Are there any alternative methods to unlock the sim to use on other networks? I've never had such a hard time finding an unlock code for a cell phone.
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide!
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My apologies if this question is foolish, but AT&T says they can't unlock my htc one mini for me, even though I paid for it in full, says there is no unlock code for it. Talk to tech support and everything, and they still deny there is a code available.
So I try ebay and other pay for code websites; probably like 8 of them can't find an unlock code. They have even searched the 'not found' databases.
Is it possible to have a phone that is 'unlockable?" or one that has no code for it? Are there any alternative methods to unlock the sim to use on other networks? I've never had such a hard time finding an unlock code for a cell phone.
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide!
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As mentioned earlier, this same thing happened to me. The customer service reps don't know why, but their computers tell them they don't have an unlock code. They have to open a "case" for you and some technical guru will call you back with the unlock code.
Keep in mind (I found this out the hard way), unless you root the phone, you won't be able to use the WiFi hotspot feature on T-mobile.
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As mentioned earlier, this same thing happened to me. The customer service reps don't know why, but their computers tell them they don't have an unlock code. They have to open a "case" for you and some technical guru will call you back with the unlock code.
Keep in mind (I found this out the hard way), unless you root the phone, you won't be able to use the WiFi hotspot feature on T-mobile.
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Well...I've done this, opened a case number, and the response was I was not eligable. Said I have to have active service for 6 months before I can have an unlock code. I manage to buy this outright on a gophone account.
Is it possible to software unlock via cable or some alternate method? It doesn't look like AT&T is willing to help me out. I'm not looking to use on T-mobile, I want to use this out of country.
i bought a code for $25 from cellunlocker.net, turn around was 2 days but it worked fine...
norazi said:
i bought a code for $25 from cellunlocker.net, turn around was 2 days but it worked fine...
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Well I finally managed get an unlock code through AT&T.
Spent and hour last week with tech support, and then a supervisor had to then request the unlock code specially on my behalf to another person higher up. Got a case number and 1 week later this morning got the code. It was a painful process, totally not worth the time. Better to pay for the code.
I had tried cellunlocker.net 2 weeks ago, but I guess the code wasn't available then but is now.
Note to self; don't buy a phone when its totally brand new to unlock, wait a few weeks or months.
HTC J One mini
PuffDaddy_d said:
Hooray for me! Just called T-Mobile tech support and they walked me through manually configuring the APN and now I've got voice, text, and freakin' LTE! I was told this phone wouldn't work with our LTE, but it looks like they were WRONG! HTC One mini on T-Mobile USA FTW!
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Awesome! I am going to try the same!
I just purchased a Sprint S5, planed to sign up R+.
The S5 already has Android 6.0.1.
Is there a way to unlock the phone for the GSM carriers, such as T-Mobile or AT&T ?
By law, Sprint has to unlock your phone if you request it. You can just call them and ask them to unlock the phone. I think you can also unlock it online without calling Sprint, but their website is down right now so I can't give you specific instructions. Sign into your Sprint account on the web, and next to your phone, there's a drop down menu that (I think) has an option to unlock.
Idoneapps(.com) do hell of job. I'm using ATT, the only catch is I only get 3g. But I don't really care because I have a 3g throttler in use because of my custom ROM. It's around $30 for the app. But it works.
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i can also confirm the idoneapps.com method as working. its $35, but it just works. Plus their support forums is backed by a fellow called NoDial and he is johnny on the spot with regards to responding to queries! also, xda member @stifilz can unlock with no preset cost, but donating to him for his time is always a good thing
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 ?
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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
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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
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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..
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I need help unlocking sim on my galaxy s8. It's saying to contact sprint. Can anyone help me.
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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.