General question referencing rooting and If it will solve my issue.
BACKGROUND
1. Purchased 3rd party unlocked T-Mobile Note Edge from WOOT.COM
2. Had issues.
3. Sent to Samsung service center in Plano Tx.
4. Got it back in amazing conditions.
5. Works like a champ, sort of
6. Repair wiped all the data including the unlock code, and system was brought back to original T-Mobile system standards. I get the T-Mobile splash careen and all.
7. Phone now thinks it is a T-Mobile phone again
8. Can't get the unlock code from T-Mobile, as I do not have a T-Mobile phone number, as I was using the phone on the TRACFONE system.
9. When booted up with the TRACFONE SIM the phone now says ENTER NETWORK UNLOCK CODE.
10. I DONT HAVE THAT
11. So my question is "If I root the phone, will that disable the need for a network unlock code, and will my TRACFONE SIM card then work?
12. One option is to go back to T-Mobile and get on their Simply Prepaid plan, as the phone thinks it has returned home anyway
13. I did send an email to the Samsung service center today laying out my problem. Will see what they say....
So my BIG questions is, if rooting the phone will accomplish unlocking of it also.
BTW the IMEI is clean with no issues.
BTW SM-N915T model
Thanks...
omi
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Ok, this is a question I have concerning my "unlocked" & rooted Galaxy S3 phone. I bought it used & it was already unlocked & rooted & running CM10. (now 10.2.1) and has no carrier name imprinted on it. I have been using it on Straight Talk using T-Mobile Sim. I want to switch to Verizon & use their bring your on device program so I can get better service.
I entered the IMEI # on the website & it says the phone is not compatible with their network. I called the local Verizon store & the sales person said that the phone is not unlocked & will not work as their network is CDMA not GSM like T-Mobile & others. I thought CDMA was analog & all smartphone were digital & run on the GSM network. Guess I was wrong. He said that I would have to get the company to unlock it. I told him I bought it used & there is no logo on the phone so I don't know who to contact.
So, how can an unlocked phone not be unlocked? Is there a way to search the IMEI to find what carrier the phone was orginally made for? Or is there a way to really unlocked it so it can be used on Verizon CDMA networks?
I was going to buy a used S4 from a friend, but her's is locked to CSpire & they may not unlock it. She hasn't checked yet. Also didn't they pass a law where all carriers have to unlock phones if customer request it?
If I can't unlock this phone or get the S4 unlocked then I guess I will have to buy a used "Verizon branded unlocked" phone or sign up for a 2 yr. contract & move up to the S5 or an LG G3. I really don't want a contract. Any other options.
I live in South Mississippi if this helps.
If I left out any info. you need to help me with this please ask.
Thanks in advance.
Today I went to unlock my Sprint LG G Flex 2 after paying it off. Sprint gave me a code (In a form of ##xxxxxx#) to put in via the dialer, but it did not unlock the phone. They are telling me to go to a 3rd party company to unlock it, but I am wondering what you guys think. I know there is quite a few software loopholes that some people have used on the G3 to unlock it, and I am wondering if any exist with the G Flex 2. Heres whats going on
With a Sprint sim the phone stays on Sprint and works no problem
With a Verizon sim it will use the Verizon voice network but it does not get data
With an ATT Sim it goes between "Service Disabled" and 4 bars, but will not make a call or send a text.
With a MetroPCS sim it will not call, text, and stays at service disabled
With a PTel sim it stays at service disabled
From what it looks like to me the phone is not GSM unlocked. Is there any way I can unlock it for GSM use. I know some bands wont be picked up, but I would like to use it on ATT 3G when im out in the countryside where Sprint doesn't have service. From what I know of since the Feb. 11 revision of laws for unlocking devices if the device is in good standing and paid off/contract expired the carrier is supposed to unlock it, but there method is not working for GSM use. I am wondering if anyone knows a way to get there code to work or a software loophole to unlock the SIM slot for GSM use. I am guessing that the phone is receiving att and Metro service because the split second before it goes to service disabled it gets 4 bars and the phone recognizes my phone number. My ATT and Metro APN settings are programmed in already in the roaming area, but there is not an APN settings input in the mobile networks category.
If anyone knows how and if this phone can be unlocked to work with GSM service it would be a great help.
Thanks
Jake
Also, when I use the the Available GSM networks feature under "Roaming>Avalable GSM networks" it always comes up wit "Error searching for networks"
The phone is rooted, could I use unlocking methods from the G3? How much of a risk would I be taking by using methods sourced from another LG phone? To expand upon that I would attempt using methods proven with the g3 or original g flex to try and get it to start running on gsm, I did submit a domestic and international unlock to sprint but all they gave me was a useless MSL code. I need to get this working on at&t or I will have to sell this wonderful phone.
As far as I know they will only unlock it for a Sprint customer who has the line active for 90 days. Unless something is different on the Flex 2 there is no code to enter, I unlocked my HTC One M8 before swapping to the Flex 2 and everything was done on there end. Additionally they state the unlock is only for international use and will not unlock the phone for US carriers although I cant verify if that is true as I don't have a US SIM card to try.
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As far as I know they will only unlock it for a Sprint customer who has the line active for 90 days. Unless something is different on the Flex 2 there is no code to enter, I unlocked my HTC One M8 before swapping to the Flex 2 and everything was done on there end. Additionally they state the unlock is only for international use and will not unlock the phone for US carriers although I cant verify if that is true as I don't have a US SIM card to try.
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The phone is fully paid off, it was used for less than a month. In the USA there is a law that was passed on February 11th 2015 stating that all carriers must be able to unlock there phones for domestic service (DSU) as far as I know sprint does not seem to follow that, and makes it dang hard to do anything. I was able to get texts working, and data, but I cannot call or receive mms, anyone have any ideas on why that might be. I would like to try and get both working, and I will put in the work for going into the root and trying to get the bands unlocked for AT&T, if anyone can confirm that it is not a gigantic threat to the phone by attempting it, I would make a backup before, but my last experience with a Verizon S3 + Easy unlocker bricked my phone, and although I got it recovered it was no fun.
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You stated that the phone is rooted, was the phone rooted when you attempted the unlock? If so, I would suggest restoring the phone to fully stock via the files supplied by Malxce and method described in cairui505's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/help/ls996-tot-t3094660
I have used it and it works great. After that I would attempt the unlock as Sprint suggested and follow any further problems with Sprint tier 2 technical support. I'm sorry, I don't have the number handy but I'm sure Google will assist. Tier 2 support has a great deal more knowledge and capability than the store or tier 1 personnel. You are correct that they are required by law to unlock the phone at the users request but they will not make it easy and unlocking the phone doesn't change it's hardware capabilities. I'm just not sure if there is an underlying and limiting hardware difference between the carriers versions that would prevent proper activation on another carrier. The law requires that they unlock the unit, not include the hardware to port to other networks.
How would the phone being rooted stop it from being unlocked? I ask because I bought a used phone from ebay that's already internationally unlocked, I've been given the msl code multiple times by tech support, and as I've just discovered it's been rooted.
While on the sprint network I paid cash for a Samsung Galaxy S7 back in March 2016. I switched to ATT for better service. I was told by att that the phone would work on their network. It doesn't work. They said I need to have the phone unlocked. Through a LOT of BS sprint finally told me it was unlocked and gave me an unlock code. Phone still wont work. The error I get is invalid sim card. Sent phone twice to samsung. Still wont connect to att network and still has invalid sim card. Spoke to samsung executive level of customer service and they said there is nothing wrong with the phone that I need to take it to sprint and have them unlock it. Sprint just says this phone will only work on the sprint network. SO I have a $750.00 phone that is less than a year old that is useless?? Has anybody run into this? Can anyone help me?
Galaxy s7 not working on AT&T network
Hi, I'm a tech from a store, it would work on the att network, but need to be unlock first. You mention sprint that give you a code, Did You enter it when the phone ask for? How did You use it? [emoji41]
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security00602 said:
Hi, I'm a tech from a store, it would work on the att network, but need to be unlock it first. You mention sprint give you a code, right. Did You enter it when the phone ask for? How did You use it? [emoji41]
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The phone did not have a spot that i could see where to insert the code. It did not ask for one.
Try other sim cards, when you turn on the phone it should ask for a network unlock code.
Galaxy s7 not working on AT&T network
The code to unlock the phone need to be of eight digit, if they bring You with the 6 digit code, that code is for manual program, or SPC code. Go to network setting and check for the GSM option, it would need to be turned on. Also need the APN (Access Point Network) to be programmed.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +, T-Mobile. I called T-Mobile to have the phone unlocked so I could sell it. Should be a simple procedure. . .but they are unable to do so because they claim the IMEI number is not registered with them and therefore it isn't a T-Mobile phone. The box it came in says T-Mobile, when it boots up the T-Mobile logo appears, I am using their network to call and text, my bill shows the line is active and working, confirmed they have the correct IMEI number. The phone rep said it is a Samsung issue and to call them. I did, and was abruptly told they have nothing to do with unlocking the phone and bounced me back to T-Mobile. . .who just told me they will put in a request for tech support and I should hear back from them in 5 days. WTF?!
What's a guy to do??!
MCarbo said:
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +, T-Mobile. I called T-Mobile to have the phone unlocked so I could sell it. Should be a simple procedure. . .but they are unable to do so because they claim the IMEI number is not registered with them and therefore it isn't a T-Mobile phone. The box it came in says T-Mobile, when it boots up the T-Mobile logo appears, I am using their network to call and text, my bill shows the line is active and working, confirmed they have the correct IMEI number. The phone rep said it is a Samsung issue and to call them. I did, and was abruptly told they have nothing to do with unlocking the phone and bounced me back to T-Mobile. . .who just told me they will put in a request for tech support and I should hear back from them in 5 days. WTF?!
What's a guy to do??!
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Did you buy the device new or used?
If it's used, are you sure it hasn't been flashed with the IMEI from a different device? Are you sure it isn't a non-Tmobile device that has been flashed with Tmobile stock firmware?
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The phone was purchased direct from Samsung. It has never been flashed or altered in any way. When I contacted Samsung they confirmed that the IMEI I gave them shows in their database as a T-Mobile phone. So all fingers point to a screw up of some kind with T-Mobile.
Hey so I recently got a new phone and was planning to give my wife my Samsung Galaxy A13 Verizon version, so I factory reset the phone and started to go through the set up but it stopped me because of my SIM card. I don’t actually have Verizon I have T-Mobile, but I bought the phone outright and they won’t allow me to unlock it for my carrier without having a Verizon contract for 60 days or so they tell me.
My question is there anyway to bypass the setup and just get back to the main Lock Screen or am I kinda locked out of this phone?
ShadeWolf23 said:
Hey so I recently got a new phone and was planning to give my wife my Samsung Galaxy A13 Verizon version, so I factory reset the phone and started to go through the set up but it stopped me because of my SIM card. I don’t actually have Verizon I have T-Mobile, but I bought the phone outright and they won’t allow me to unlock it for my carrier without having a Verizon contract for 60 days or so they tell me.
My question is there anyway to bypass the setup and just get back to the main Lock Screen or am I kinda locked out of this phone?
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What do you mean locked out? Did you forget the pass/PIN/pattern? Or did you forget the login email and password?
Whether there is a SIM or not, whether activated or not, you should be able to complete the setup on the device to get logged into the device using WiFi then after getting signed in you can try getting the SIM setup straightened out.
If the device is from the Verizon network, you will not be able to use it on T-Mobile without the device being carrier/SIM unlocked.