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So I'm heading to Scotland in May on the 20th and was hoping to unlock my new Sidekick 4G before the trip but it seems Tmobile has not updated their systems with the proper unlock codes for the newest device. Samsung has agreed to help me but I need to provide them T-mobiles NCK or Network Control Key. After trying to take to T-mobile to get the key they simply tell me they cannot provide it and will simply input my request to unlock.
Has any one had any luck yet unlocking this or maybe know the NCK that I need to have Samsung do it for me?
Please and Thanks all around I appreciate any and all help!
*Oh and throw my hat in for the Rom/Theme development too!*
archangel52005 said:
So I'm heading to Scotland in May on the 20th and was hoping to unlock my new Sidekick 4G before the trip but it seems Tmobile has not updated their systems with the proper unlock codes for the newest device. Samsung has agreed to help me but I need to provide them T-mobiles NCK or Network Control Key. After trying to take to T-mobile to get the key they simply tell me they cannot provide it and will simply input my request to unlock.
Has any one had any luck yet unlocking this or maybe know the NCK that I need to have Samsung do it for me?
Please and Thanks all around I appreciate any and all help!
*Oh and throw my hat in for the Rom/Theme development too!*
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I'm curious as well...
I'm no expert at unlocking phones, but gutty posted a suggestion: this thread.
It may be possible to do it this way, but I wouldn't be for sure. On the sk4g, the nv_data.bin is located in /efs/root/afs/settings/nv_data.bin
Yeah, if someone could attempt the process at the above mentioned link that would be great. Your other option is to use a third party to unlock the sidekick. unlockallcellular.com is supposed to offer an unlock.
My sidekick will be arriving this week, from the States, so hopefully an unlock will be coming soon. If not, I will try the third party i mentioned and report back if it works.
I don't mean to thread jack, but does anybody know if this phone will be on any other carrier other than T-Mobile? I have AT&T, and I want to get it, but I also want the 3g to work also...
i tried the unlock process... no luck tried to get code from unlock freedom also no luck i need the phone unlocked asap because my gf leaves the country in 2 weeks.
Maybe Try unlockr.com
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Its Totally unlockable by code!
BUT you will need to get the code from "Samsung manufacturer" method rather than tmobile. Tmobile database will not have the NCK code.
Try cellunlocker.net , but it can be pretty pricey to unlock that fine pie of machinery
hope that helps!
So just wanted to update everyone whos wondering I contacted T-mo a 2nd time after not hearing anything for a week. They re-submitted my request and within 48 hrs I had my unlock code and did the deed with no issues. Hope this helps those in need.
archangel52005 said:
So just wanted to update everyone whos wondering I contacted T-mo a 2nd time after not hearing anything for a week. They re-submitted my request and within 48 hrs I had my unlock code and did the deed with no issues. Hope this helps those in need.
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Do you just call customer service and ask for an unlock code?
YES Tmobile will give you the unlock code for any phone on the following prerequisites
1) that is was used on a Postpaid LINe simcard for a week
2) you fax them the receipt that you bought any tmobile phone unlocked
this is how i did it with my LG Optimus T i got last easter prepaid at $158
Yes!
That's all there is to it.
No fees, No hassle.
Received my unlock code from unlockallcellular.com .
Order was placed, 5/3/2011, received my code, 05/12/2011. Worked fine.
I was a bit upset with the turnaround time, but they blamed T-mobile's database for that.
So, if any of you are unable to have T-mobile unlock the device for you, the company above, can do it fine.
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I'm curious as well...
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I can help you pm me if you are interested
Hi all, I just bought the Sidekick yesterday and I was wondering if buying an unlock code is the only way Im getting it unlocked.
vicmora5 said:
Hi all, I just bought the Sidekick yesterday and I was wondering if buying an unlock code is the only way Im getting it unlocked.
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If you bought yours from the T-Mobile store like me, they said I had to wait one week before they would give me an unlock code.
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If you bought yours from the T-Mobile store like me, they said I had to wait one week before they would give me an unlock code.
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Yeah I bought it from a T-Mobile store, so after the week what? I just call them for the code?
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Yeah I bought it from a T-Mobile store, so after the week what? I just call them for the code?
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Sure, you could do that, or actually go to the store, but the reps pissy for doing what they are supposed to do. Its all up to you.
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Sure, you could do that, or actually go to the store, but the reps pissy for doing what they are supposed to do. Its all up to you.
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Thanks. I actually had to drive quiet a ways to the tmobile store because we dont have one in town so Im hoping it doesnt have to come to that.
Has anyone tried the method outlined there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980157
It's for the GS4G, but I believe they share the same radio so it may be worth a try.
There's also this post in the same thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13570826&postcount=89
Hi, I have a Galaxy Nexus locked to O2 UK just bought, do you think where could I have it unlocked? I need it asap to work on Vodafone.
I think it's a bit too early to say. Generally speaking you can do it... but u have to wait a little bit that things came out.l
Sorry to be off topic...but how do you like the phone? Does USB mass storage work? Give us something!!
Thanks. You are right. I have tried ALL possible unlock sites. No one have it. Maybe someone can hack the software.
@lowandbehold:
Sorry for the late reply but I was busy unlocking it. I have literally tried all unlock sites and no joy. Galaxy Nexus: It is my first Android and is hard to evaluate it comparing previous version of Android. I like the feeling having it in hand, although the plastic is not so great comparing with iphone it is still better than other Samsung phones. Being used with iPhone the menu could be a bit demanding but I think that this would be good after all. The display is great and this is the thing that made me change the iPhone. I didn't test USB mas storage yet. Sorry.
Galaxy Nexus unlocked
Finally,
I have unlocked my Galaxy Nexus.
After several attempts to unlock my phone, I've got 5 refunds from different specialized websites. (some of them prompt others after claiming it) Finally, this morning, as previously promised in an earlier email, samsungimeiunlock announced me that they have the code. Now my phone is unlocked, the whole thing took 10 minutes.
JeremyT1m said:
Finally,
I have unlocked my Galaxy Nexus.
After several attempts to unlock my phone, I've got 5 refunds from different specialized websites. (some of them prompt others after claiming it) Finally, this morning, as previously promised in an earlier email, samsungimeiunlock announced me that they have the code. Now my phone is unlocked, the whole thing took 10 minutes.
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Please provide a link! I am not sure that I found the right website.
Deea said:
Please provide a link! I am not sure that I found the right website.
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http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-unlock
I hope you will be able to see it. If not, go to samsungimeiunlock and select "Unloick Now"
JeremyT1m said:
http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-unlock
I hope you will be able to see it. If not, go to samsungimeiunlock and select "Unloick Now"
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Thanks for the tip!
@ jeremyT1M
Can u please let me know whether u were charged for the codes.As in did u have to pay anything.Also can u tell me to which country u belong to?I am from india n i was planning 2 get a locked nexus from US and unlock it here.is it safe??will it UNLOCK for sure??
Also can u tell me the price difference between a locked nexus and an unlocked one.
kushagra7289 said:
@ jeremyT1M
Can u please let me know whether u were charged for the codes.As in did u have to pay anything.Also can u tell me to which country u belong to?I am from india n i was planning 2 get a locked nexus from US and unlock it here.is it safe??will it UNLOCK for sure??
Also can u tell me the price difference between a locked nexus and an unlocked one.
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The only place to buy a Nexus in the US is Verizon. Verizon uses CDMA technology, not GSM. That phone WILL NOT work in India!! Don't do it!
samsung galaxy nexsus
hey guys i have unlocked my galaxy nexsus bootloader but it is showing me to put sim unlock code after puting the new sim can anyone help me out what should i do for this situation.
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Hi friends, devs, admins and all the people of xda, well I have got this device and other from Walmart, I know this phones cannot be unlocked of this comes with a contract active or pending payments, my question today is, somebody know a trusted website/service 100% trusted and verified for unlock this Device? I'm from Honduras, nobody here have a solution for this. Please help me! BTW ii tried with Device unlock app that come by default on TW firmware and my device is not eligible for permanent and temporary unlock
Mafworld said:
Hi friends, devs, admins and all the people of xda, well I have got this device and other from Walmart, I know this phones cannot be unlocked of this comes with a contract active or pending payments, my question today is, somebody know a trusted website/service 100% trusted and verified for unlock this Device? I'm from Honduras, nobody here have a solution for this. Please help me! BTW ii tried with Device unlock app that come by default on TW firmware and my device is not eligible for permanent and temporary unlock
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For Device Unlock you need to have service for 90+ days. That's how that works. If you want an eBay service or something. honestly just find a unlocking service with good reviews but you've been warned that unlocking that way isn't official and I don't recommend it. With that said you can check out rugitin who unlocks the phone: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metro-PCS-A...513358?hash=item33ad4810ce:g:xBAAAOSwZVhWS-sG
Remember unlocking like this isn't legit or official in anyway but if you don't want to wait 90 days with active service than this is your only option.
drago10029 said:
For Device Unlock you need to have service for 90+ days. That's how that works. If you want an eBay service or something. honestly just find a unlocking service with good reviews but you've been warned that unlocking that way isn't official and I don't recommend it. With that said you can check out rugitin who unlocks the phone: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metro-PCS-A...513358?hash=item33ad4810ce:g:xBAAAOSwZVhWS-sG
Remember unlocking like this isn't legit or official in anyway but if you don't want to wait 90 days with active service than this is your only option.
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Sure, i can wait but the reason why I cant unlock this devices is by I am in Honduras, and this phones comes from Walmart store and here we not have t mobile, so I'm here just for looking a way to unlock it to use with my local carriers, anyway thanks for your support
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Official Service
I finally found a service that has worked perfectly for me unlock my phone , I share it if someone else takes unlock yourself
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111860993969?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Paying for unlock codes? Sounds so stupid.
That will
Be best option pm me I can probably help you.
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Use this service from UnlockRadar for any Galaxy Prime locked on T-Mobile USA:
https://www.unlockradar.com/service/t-mobile-usa-device-unlock-app-official-unlock
Flash g360az combo and unlock using z3x by selecting az model
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I recently bought a used LG Tribute HD. It's through the Sprint network, but because of it's GSM capabilities i bought it to use on Cricket. I contacted Sprint to get a domestic unlock for it, but they refused to do so because i couldn't provide them with the original account owners name, pin, and security question answer. I tried getting this information from the guy i bought it from but he will not reply to me. Before purchasing it, i checked he MEID on several websites to make sure it wasn't backlisted/stolen, which they all reported it was not.
I've seen many websites that provide unlocks for a fee, and I'd be more than happy to do so, however i can't find a single one that works for this phone or with Sprint MEIDs in general.
Does anyone here know of one that does/can unlock this phone? Or possibly any other method?
Thanks
x_orange90_x said:
I recently bought a used LG Tribute HD. It's through the Sprint network, but because of it's GSM capabilities i bought it to use on Cricket. I contacted Sprint to get a domestic unlock for it, but they refused to do so because i couldn't provide them with the original account owners name, pin, and security question answer. I tried getting this information from the guy i bought it from but he will not reply to me. Before purchasing it, i checked he MEID on several websites to make sure it wasn't backlisted/stolen, which they all reported it was not.
I've seen many websites that provide unlocks for a fee, and I'd be more than happy to do so, however i can't find a single one that works for this phone or with Sprint MEIDs in general.
Does anyone here know of one that does/can unlock this phone? Or possibly any other method?
Thanks
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octoplus box will unlock your sim i think but the problem some are facing is manually inputting your apn after but there is a thread on this here. Look up our root thread at the end and there is a link posted to our sim unlock thread which is separate.
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Sands207 said:
octoplus box will unlock your sim i think but the problem some are facing is manually inputting your apn after but there is a thread on this here. Look up our root thread at the end and there is a link posted to our sim unlock thread which is separate.
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Thanks for the reply. I just looked up the Octoplus Box website, but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to look for. Is it that $170 box that is needed to reprogram the device? Or do they actually offer a service to unlock the phone remotely?
x_orange90_x said:
Thanks for the reply. I just looked up the Octoplus Box website, but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to look for. Is it that $170 box that is needed to reprogram the device? Or do they actually offer a service to unlock the phone remotely?
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The box can unlock the sim for you but i believe its mentioned in the unlocking thread that you can also get it unlocked on ebay as well there may be free ways as well... However my focus has been on finding us a root exploit so unfortunately i cannot provide much assistance when it comes to the sim unlock that will likely be a task i tackle after root is accomplished ?
hey good news!! check this thread out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3574819
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Sands207 said:
hey good news!! check this thread out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3574819
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Thank you! After paying someone on eBay to remote unlock and it still not working, i gave that APK a shot and managed to get everything working!
x_orange90_x said:
Thank you! After paying someone on eBay to remote unlock and it still not working, i gave that APK a shot and managed to get everything working!
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excellent! glad to hear it ?
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I have a LG tribute hd from Sprint and I want to get it working for T-Mobile but I can't is there a solution? I don't want to spend any money.
I need to use an LG Tribute HD on Sprint but the phone is a Virgin Mobile phone. I've requested the phone to be unlocked by Virgin Mobile but I fear the phone may also need an ESN change or something.
If unlocking doesn't allow it to work on Sprint, then how can I configure it to do so?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGb4rXsI038
Can anyone translate or just create an english summary of this video please? It can unlock the SP200 (Tribute Dynasty)
So I'll preface this post by saying I can see there is an older thread that's related but has been locked so that's why I'm creating this one. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction of getting my op8 unlocked. It was purchased through t-mobile and is still being paid off. From what I can tell is it should be possible to get it unlocked I just don't know where to turn too. I've thought about calling t-mobile but from what I can tell is they typically offer temporary unlock codes and I'm not sure if that will suit me in my pursuit of rooting my phone. Anyways any help is much appreciated and thanks in advance.
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So I'll preface this post by saying I can see there is an older thread that's related but has been locked so that's why I'm creating this one. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction of getting my op8 unlocked. It was purchased through t-mobile and is still being paid off. From what I can tell is it should be possible to get it unlocked I just don't know where to turn too. I've thought about calling t-mobile but from what I can tell is they typically offer temporary unlock codes and I'm not sure if that will suit me in my pursuit of rooting my phone. Anyways any help is much appreciated and thanks in advance.
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You will need to pay your device off to get it unlocked.
corys00 said:
You will need to pay your device off to get it unlocked.
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Are you 100% certain of this? In old thread that's since been closed a user offered unlock services to people and they stated your phone could be unlocked even if it wasn't paid off.
zagnut12345 said:
Are you 100% certain of this? In old thread that's since been closed a user offered unlock services to people and they stated your phone could be unlocked even if it wasn't paid off.
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You do not have to have it paid off. The usually want you to wait about 2 months and two payments and will issue a permanent unlock.
They have the ability to press a button and unlock, they may just not do it.
Source, am tmobile employee.
I have a 40 day old oneplus 8 from sprint they sim unlocked mine since the update made calls drop and oneplus you need a tool to unlock it and if you tell them bootloader needs to be unlocked they will do it for you
squirrell84 said:
I have a 40 day old oneplus 8 from sprint they sim unlocked mine since the update made calls drop and oneplus you need a tool to unlock it and if you tell them bootloader needs to be unlocked they will do it for you
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Was it oneplus or sprint that provided the unlock for you?
squirrell84 said:
I have a 40 day old oneplus 8 from sprint they sim unlocked mine since the update made calls drop and oneplus you need a tool to unlock it and if you tell them bootloader needs to be unlocked they will do it for you
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Did you speak with Sprint Care or T-Mobile?
crazynapkinman said:
Did you speak with Sprint Care or T-Mobile?
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No not yet but I will here shorty. They've done it for me in the past without issue but I was an active duty air force person going overseas so hopefully they'll unlock me once again as a civy.
Call sprint customer service tell them you talked to oneplus and in order to get your phone working you need to downgrade software and the only way to do that is to unlock bootloader and only way to do that is a sim unlock if they won't do it request to speak with tier 2 in oklahoma they will call you m-f and as soon as you say that they process sim unlock
I just hit the TMobile permanent unlock to see if it would work and it did!
Permanent unlock allows toggling of OEM Unlock in developer options.
I am a Sprint-turned-Tmo OP8 user.
Does this mean I'm simply waiting for them to send email with bin file?
Anyone here already unlock via OP site?
crazynapkinman said:
Does this mean I'm simply waiting for them to send email with bin file?
Anyone here already unlock via OP site?
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Yes, you have to wait 7 days to the minute and they will email you and tell you its ready for download. Have unlocked a few months back.
I don't even have the unlock app on my oneplus 8. I remember having one on my oneplus 6t but it's not there on the 8.
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biggiestuff said:
I don't even have the unlock app on my oneplus 8. I remember having one on my oneplus 6t but it's not there on the 8.
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settings - wifi &network -- sim & network -- network unlock
Please halp My device is not sim wark one plus 8 unlock please ime 990015750141871