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[Q] SIM Unlock code not working

Hello all. I found a thread on how to pull the unlock code off my tmobile galaxy s 4g using the embedded information on the phone. I tried this code with no success so I decided to give tmobile a call to get the code. So today I get an email with the code and it is the same exact one that I pulled off the phone and it still doesnt work. It this point I do not know what else to do. I tried both the apps from the andriod store with no success(helroz/ SGS Unlock) one says null and the other is blank where the code supposed to be. Does anyone have any ideas? My phone is the samsung sgh-t959v tmobile galaxy s which has been ungraded to 2.3.6 via klies mini and is rooted via superoneclick 2.3.3-shortfuse. Any help is appreciated.

Flash back to stock and walk into a T-Mobile store with your phone and the email.
Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development

You need to have a different carriers SIM card to use the code. Find a buddy who has ATT and put that SIM in the phone. Reboot and enter the code. Presto you're now unlocked.

jeffsf said:
Flash back to stock and walk into a T-Mobile store with your phone and the email.
Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development
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So I decided to call the store before wasting gas and I am glad I did. The agent said there is nothing that they can do and I must call customer case to resolve this. Let the drama begin...

hechoen said:
You need to have a different carriers SIM card to use the code. Find a buddy who has ATT and put that SIM in the phone. Reboot and enter the code. Presto you're now unlocked.
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I used a digicel sim card that I have still active in another country (Jamaica) with the sim unlock attemps. The only other sim that I have laying around is an old metro pcs sim thats deactivated. I doubt it is the sim the phone is just not taking the code.

eh3forlife said:
I used a digicel sim card that I have still active in another country (Jamaica) with the sim unlock attemps. The only other sim that I have laying around is an old metro pcs sim thats deactivated. I doubt it is the sim the phone is just not taking the code.
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So your running stock/rooted and you've tried another carriers card. OK. I'm not sure whether that SIM has to be able to get connection or not. Next step would be to borrow someones card. I know when I unlocked mine I just popped in an ATT sim. Entered the code and that was it.

So I just got off the phone with customer care. They are saying that the imei on my account dosent match the phone I am requesting the sim unlock for so they have to correct that first before resending the code again. But what I dont get is why when i pull the hex code off of the phone the code matches the first unlock code they gave me. Both these things seem to tell me that the code is correct but why isnt the phone accepting it? I have 5 attempts remaining left and I have tried to reset it from some threads that I see but with no luck. Hope I dont end up with a useless phone. If I run a custom rom on my phone will it unlock it that way?

You need to be on stock to get the phone to accept the unlock code so don't flash anything else.

not to hijack, I'm on remics rom. If i were to put in a sprint sim and enter the unlock code that would not work?

mikhail777 said:
not to hijack, I'm on remics rom. If i were to put in a sprint sim and enter the unlock code that would not work?
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Nope because Sprint doesnt use sim cards.

eollie said:
Nope because Sprint doesnt use sim cards.
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LOL.

owneddd lol. good to know

hechoen said:
You need to be on stock to get the phone to accept the unlock code so don't flash anything else.
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not saying you're wrong, but it worked for me running a custom rom.
sent from within pure darkness

GFX.myst. said:
not saying you're wrong, but it worked for me running a custom rom.
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I've seen people running into issues with it on customs. Which one where you on?

hechoen said:
I've seen people running into issues with it on customs. Which one where you on?
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not sure, but i do know it was one of raver's roms. either the last audiophile rom or un-named rom. i've been a raver rom fan since the beginning until aokp came to our device.
sent from within the beast

Those are still stock based. That is why it worked.

eh3forlife said:
Hello all. I found a thread on how to pull the unlock code off my tmobile galaxy s 4g using the embedded information on the phone. I tried this code with no success so I decided to give tmobile a call to get the code. So today I get an email with the code and it is the same exact one that I pulled off the phone and it still doesnt work. It this point I do not know what else to do. I tried both the apps from the andriod store with no success(helroz/ SGS Unlock) one says null and the other is blank where the code supposed to be. Does anyone have any ideas? My phone is the samsung sgh-t959v tmobile galaxy s which has been ungraded to 2.3.6 via klies mini and is rooted via superoneclick 2.3.3-shortfuse. Any help is appreciated.
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Happen to have the link to that thread you mentioned about pulling the unlock code off the SGS? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
Never mind as I found the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980157

Question : there is a way to unlock galaxy s3 sch-r530 from us cellular ?

hello
i got this phone
and i put the my sim but is show no service
there is a way to unlock it to free sim ? ( the phone is rooted )
thanks
Ben

benhouli said:
hello
i got this phone
and i put the my sim but is show no service
there is a way to unlock it to free sim ? ( the phone is rooted )
thanks
Ben
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What sim did you put into your galaxy s3?

i also have the SCH-R530 from cricket, i was trying to use a GSM Sim with the phone but i get no mobile network message, the phone reads the sim because i can see my contacts and my provider even the APN info, i tried following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314 but i wasnt able to make it work with any of the settings listed under Phone Info App. im using a Mexico Telcel SIM card by the way.

edgar270787 said:
i also have the SCH-R530 from cricket, i was trying to use a GSM Sim with the phone but i get no mobile network message, the phone reads the sim because i can see my contacts and my provider even the APN info, i tried following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314 but i wasnt able to make it work with any of the settings listed under Phone Info App. im using a Mexico Telcel SIM card by the way.
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were you able to put the phone in global mode or choose a GSM network configuration for with in Phone INFO?

Any luck folks a friend bought anus cellular phone and they need it unlocked so if anyone can lead me in the direction of getting the phone unlocked thanks

Cricket
positiveg said:
Any luck folks a friend bought anus cellular phone and they need it unlocked so if anyone can lead me in the direction of getting the phone unlocked thanks
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OK I think it's hilarious that his friend bought "anus cellphone".
In all serious ness, I have a Cricket GS3 rooted with CM installed. Is there done setting I can modify to make it work when a T- Mobile SIM is entered?

Chris83Taylor said:
OK I think it's hilarious that his friend bought "anus cellphone".
In all serious ness, I have a Cricket GS3 rooted with CM installed. Is there done setting I can modify to make it work when a T- Mobile SIM is entered?
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I've had no luck with this i tried to put on the Verizon ROM but no luck it wouldn't even let me start the process
I wanted to put on the ATT rom but the owner of the phone took it back and was trying to return it to the US to have it exchanged (i'm from the Caribbean)

[Q] official update issue with verizon

My friend accidently bought HTC one M8 verizon from UAE, the phone is new with kitkat 4.4.2, everything is fine but when he tried to update the rom, it failed and says that software update only works in CDMA mode, this is what i actually dont understand, is this locked or unlocked mobile? and is there any possibility to unlock this phone like normal unlocked M8?

To actually update the software via ota you will have to be on Verizon's network. It comes globally unlocked meaning that it is capable of being used on other networks and such, but the problem you are running into is the fact that you are not on Verizon's network so you cannot update their software. If you are s-off there are stickies that contain the firmware and updated bootloaders that you can flash so that your software is all up to date. If you are still s-on and want to update I believe there is a 4.4.4 RUU that works for s-on in that same thread. If you are wanting to s-off it will prolly be easier to use sunshine on 4.4.2 since it works without problems, where on 4.4.4 you can get s-off with sunshine, however there are some users who are still not able to get it yet.

saimsameer said:
My friend accidently bought HTC one M8 verizon from UAE, the phone is new with kitkat 4.4.2, everything is fine but when he tried to update the rom, it failed and says that software update only works in CDMA mode, this is what i actually dont understand, is this locked or unlocked mobile? and is there any possibility to unlock this phone like normal unlocked M8?
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All you need is a verizon sim card. Install it, get the update and after it finishes, replace it with your carrier sim card again.

AvantGarde! said:
All you need is a verizon sim card. Install it, get the update and after it finishes, replace it with your carrier sim card again.
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No not really. That won't work.

dottat said:
No not really. That won't work.
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Please elaborate. It worked for me, why wouldn't it work for someone else?

AvantGarde! said:
Please elaborate. It worked for me, why wouldn't it work for someone else?
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In which country?

dottat said:
In which country?
México
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AvantGarde! said:
dottat said:
In which country?
México
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Well I don't think the op is going to get that OTA in the UAE or his home country of Pakistan... Let alone find a provisioned Verizon sim
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dottat said:
AvantGarde! said:
Well I don't think the op is going to get that OTA in the UAE or his home country of Pakistan.
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You could be right.
My point is that I used a verizon sim card (deactivated) to download two updates via wifi. The phone probably wants to verify that somehow the phone is in verizon's network and checks the sim card only. My m8 also was 4.4.2, after two updates now is 4.4.4.
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[Q] No gsm access on htc m8

i have a htc m8 that i purchased from ebay. it was bought s-off, rooted & bootloader unlocked.
its running on 4.4.4 stock rom. baseband 1.09.20.0926, kernel version 3.4.0-g478f124
the seller said it had a problem activating with verizon but he has been using it on t-mobile.
im not getting gsm connection in guyana.
is it possible the radio is missing ?
in my country we use 2g gsm 900

stefwall said:
i have a htc m8 that i purchased from ebay. it was bought s-off, rooted & bootloader unlocked.
its running on 4.4.4 stock rom. baseband 1.09.20.0926, kernel version 3.4.0-g478f124
the seller said it had a problem activating with verizon but he has been using it on t-mobile.
im not getting gsm connection in guyana.
is it possible the radio is missing ?
in my country we use 2g gsm 900
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Isn't this like your third post on this? One post is enough. If you're not getting and answer it's because no one has a solution for you yet. 2g gsm 900 should work. What SIM are you trying to use? You said they guy you bought it from had trouble activating with Verizon? Did he explain that in more detail? Is it actually a Verizon Device?

BladeRunner said:
Isn't this like your third post on this? One post is enough. If you're not getting and answer it's because no one has a solution for you yet. 2g gsm 900 should work. What SIM are you trying to use? You said they guy you bought it from had trouble activating with Verizon? Did he explain that in more detail? Is it actually a Verizon Device?
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Im using a digicel sim card. no he hasnt given any more detail

stefwall said:
Im using a digicel sim card. no he hasnt given any more detail
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a reply to one of your other posts in a different thread said to try factory resetting the phone.

BladeRunner said:
a reply to one of your other posts in a different thread said to try factory resetting the phone.
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still no connection. is it wise to flash an att radio.img ? we have gtt over here
or should i upgrade it to verizon lolipop ?

stefwall said:
still no connection. is it wise to flash an att radio.img ? we have gtt over here
or should i upgrade it to verizon lolipop ?
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I would actually try and ruu to verizon stock. It concerns me that you aren't showing any signal bars all. Which means either you're not getting any signal, or that there is a hardware problem. It should only matter for data but have you set the correct APN?

BladeRunner said:
I would actually try and ruu to verizon stock. It concerns me that you aren't showing any signal bars all. Which means either you're not getting any signal, or that there is a hardware problem. It should only matter for data but have you set the correct APN?
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I cant get to add my apn settings. well i was planning to take it to someone who can open the phone and check..
i have a verizon sim card home. when i place the sim...i checked and saw there was an update but its the lollipop .
Likewise i want to check with my service provider and try an original nano sim...im using one that i cut myself

BladeRunner said:
I would actually try and ruu to verizon stock. It concerns me that you aren't showing any signal bars all. Which means either you're not getting any signal, or that there is a hardware problem. It should only matter for data but have you set the correct APN?
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I ruu to verizon stock. im still not getting any signal. this time i was able to add my apn settings. still not being able. what can be the hardware problem ? and my cid is 11111111

stefwall said:
I ruu to verizon stock. im still not getting any signal. this time i was able to add my apn settings. still not being able. what can be the hardware problem ? and my cid is 11111111
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If you want to be able to fully add/edit APN´s then go to a WWE ROM, not Verizon. Maybe that solves your GSM issues, too(worked for me). And you´ll get rid of annoying "Unknown SIM source" message.
The procedure is(I use ARHD + Elite kernel for Verizon):
Flash latest Lollipop-Sense VZW firmware(4.17.605.5)
Flash latest TWRP VZW recovery(2.8.5.0)
Go to recovery, flash ARHD 40.X ROM from extSD - Do not reboot!
Flash Elite Lollipop-Sense kernel from extSD
Wipe Cache/Dalvik
Reboot(may take 5 min or more)
You should be home and dry, did this many, many times.

BladeRunner said:
I would actually try and ruu to verizon stock. It concerns me that you aren't showing any signal bars all. Which means either you're not getting any signal, or that there is a hardware problem. It should only matter for data but have you set the correct APN?
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thanks it finally worked. after ruu to verizon stock. i factory reset the phone and the sim read

ATT APN for official OTA? please help

I have a carrier unlocked Note 8. I am currently running stock AT&T firmware. I am trying to figure out how to get the OTA updates on my note. If I need to add a different apn. Does anyone know which one if is? Or is there something else I need to do?

Are you in AT&T network with AT&T sim card (either postpaid or prepaid)?
You can only get OTA from AT&T network server. I know it sucks.
You can borrow AT&T sim card from friends for a few hours if you're using other carrier's sim card. Or flash XAA firmware (unlocked and unbranded).

power_book said:
Are you in AT&T network with AT&T sim card (either postpaid or prepaid)?
You can only get OTA from AT&T network server. I know it sucks.
You can borrow AT&T sim card from friends for a few hours if you're using other carrier's sim card. Or flash XAA firmware (unlocked and unbranded).
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Yes I am on AT&T network and with AT&T sim card. But I still don't receive the OTA

If you can make a call or use AT&T cellular data,
put this in your phone app: *#8736364#
Then go to Field Test mode.
Change "Device Initiated date" to one or a few minute ahead. wait until you see "SET" then press Home.
Wait until you see software update to kick it.
Try several times if it doesn't work at first.
Still doesn't work? then put your sim card in different phone and turn on for 10min then put it back in your note 8.
Try again.
For your info, my note 8 is unlocked too. And in AT&T network.

power_book said:
If you can make a call or use AT&T cellular data,
put this in your phone app: *#8736364#
Then go to Field Test mode.
Change "Device Initiated date" to one or a few minute ahead. wait until you see "SET" then press Home.
Wait until you see software update to kick it.
Try several times if it doesn't work at first.
Still doesn't work? then put your sim card in different phone and turn on for 10min then put it back in your note 8.
Try again.
For your info, my note 8 is unlocked too. And in AT&T network.
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So u get the AT&T ota?

borijess said:
So u get the AT&T ota?
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Yes. above steps push AT&T OTA.
What is your current firmware version?

power_book said:
Yes. above steps push AT&T OTA.
What is your current firmware version?
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This

power_book said:
Yes. above steps push AT&T OTA.
What is your current firmware version?
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What do u mean by kick it. This window Pops up a few minutes after following ur instructions.

Yours is just one behind current firmware.
That means you been getting updates before.
Have you try my method?
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Click "device initiated: next event" then change time to a few min ahead...
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What do u mean by kick it. This window Pops up a few minutes after following ur instructions.
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power_book said:
Yours is just one behind current firmware.
That means you been getting updates before.
Have you try my method?
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No I have not received the updates. I did them manually through odin.
So I keep doing the same thing when window Pops up by themselves.

So.... did you try my method?
If you're AT&T customer, why don't you drop by AT&T corporate store for assistance?
I am not AT&T customer, that's reason why I borrowed sim card.

power_book said:
So.... did you try my method?
If you're AT&T customer, why don't you drop by AT&T corporate store for assistance?
I am not AT&T customer, that's reason why I borrowed sim card.
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Yes trying but don't get prompt to update. AT&T wont help if it's a carrier unlocked phone. Did you have to change your apn at all?

borijess, if I am correct, I think you mean you have an unlocked Note 8 directly from Samsung, right? You then odin AT&T firmware so you have a SM-N950U phone now. If that is true, you will not get OTA update from AT&T. This has been discussed before. AT&T will not put your IMEI on their white list. Only phones bought directly from AT&T will have their IMEI on the white list and those are the phones that will get OTA update. Many people have tried to call AT&T to add their IMEI on the white list but to no avail. We are stuck with odin every update, sorry.

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borijess, if I am correct, I think you mean you have an unlocked Note 8 directly from Samsung, right? You then odin AT&T firmware so you have a SM-N950U phone now. If that is true, you will not get OTA update from AT&T. This has been discussed before. AT&T will not put your IMEI on their white list. Only phones bought directly from AT&T will have their IMEI on the white list and those are the phones that will get OTA update. Many people have tried to call AT&T to add their IMEI on the white list but to no avail. We are stuck with odin every update, sorry.
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Yes unlocked from Samsung.

Unfortunately, you will not get OTA update. I have tried multiple phone calls to AT&T to put my IMEI on their white list but unsuccessful. AT&T are on that power trip to try to force customers to buy from them. My contract is up soon and will definitely switch. Anyway, I have been doing odin since I got the phone to update.

AT&T APN thread on xda.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172110

I could pull AT&T OTA update on Red Pocket (GSMA plan). Red Pocket has same MNC MCC as AT&T.