I got this device yesterday, but it's locked and i can't use it on my network. Is there any way to unlock this device without paying someone to do it for me? I know that Samsung Android devices are often very easy to unlock, but there is no much info about this one.
Tijs991 said:
I got this device yesterday, but it's locked and i can't use it on my network. Is there any way to unlock this device without paying someone to do it for me? I know that Samsung Android devices are often very easy to unlock, but there is no much info about this one.
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There is an app on playstore you can try that.... A user previously asked me abt the unlock and i searched on net for it but found nothing.... So you would need to pay bucks to network unlock
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Hi guys, well the thing is that I'm planning on getting the T-Mobile variant of the Z3 (D6616) but I would like to know if there is a root method for Lollipop?, since the update is already out. I have have searched all over the internet looking for answers but I couldn't find anything (only for KitKat; I know the LP update was released almost 2 weeks ago). I don't if there's something else necessary (apart from getting root access) to be able to SIM unlock this phone, I don't care about custom ROM's, kernels or any other kind of mod that requires the bootloader to be unlocked. Like I said, I just want to SIM unlock it and use the root access for Titanium Backup and maybe disable or delete the T-Mobile apps. Thanks in advance.
AntonyOrtega said:
Hi guys, well the thing is that I'm planning on getting the T-Mobile variant of the Z3 (D6616) but I would like to know if there is a root method for Lollipop?, since the update is already out. I have have searched all over the internet looking for answers but I couldn't find anything (only for KitKat; I know the LP update was released almost 2 weeks ago). I don't if there's something else necessary (apart from getting root access) to be able to SIM unlock this phone, I don't care about custom ROM's, kernels or any other kind of mod that requires the bootloader to be unlocked. Like I said, I just want to SIM unlock it and use the root access for Titanium Backup and maybe disable or delete the T-Mobile apps. Thanks in advance.
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Yes there is root for it but I doubt you will be able to sim unlock it unless you pay full price for it from tmobile and us the sim unlock app that's on the phone already.
Lobo Lansky said:
Yes there is root for it but I doubt you will be able to sim unlock it unless you pay full price for it from tmobile and us the sim unlock app that's on the phone already.
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That's the problem, because there's no way to officially get the Z3 from them (they only have the original Z and the Z1S and the only way to get one is from eBay) and I'm not a T-Mobile costumer. I would like to know if it's possible to get it unlocked with a third party unlock service.
I just bought one for use on AT&T and I'm also looking to sim unlock. I'll update when I find out more.
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If you are one AT&T better to get international version as the 700 Mhz LTE band is different from the TMO version's which is TMO specific. (Band 12)
For indoor use that makes a big difference in signal.
The low bands have better penetration. I am on T-Mobile so for me it's an advantage to use the D6616.
The D6603 (international) supports AT&T 700Mhz in addition to the others.
As for unlocking TMO version, for me I had to call TMO as the app did not work. They will only unlock after 40 days of device use on your account. It's done over the air...
So give it to a TMO customer for temporary use and unlock assuming IMEI is not blocked.
Root on Xperia D6616 T-mobile
AntonyOrtega said:
Hi guys, well the thing is that I'm planning on getting the T-Mobile variant of the Z3 (D6616) but I would like to know if there is a root method for Lollipop?, since the update is already out. I have have searched all over the internet looking for answers but I couldn't find anything (only for KitKat; I know the LP update was released almost 2 weeks ago). I don't if there's something else necessary (apart from getting root access) to be able to SIM unlock this phone, I don't care about custom ROM's, kernels or any other kind of mod that requires the bootloader to be unlocked. Like I said, I just want to SIM unlock it and use the root access for Titanium Backup and maybe disable or delete the T-Mobile apps. Thanks in advance.
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Hi i have managed to Access Root, Deleted T-mobile Applications But Still No success, Have you got any luck to do it ?
mnszaidi said:
Hi i have managed to Access Root, Deleted T-mobile Applications But Still No success, Have you got any luck to do it ?
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Maybe if you can get the HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk (Or whatever the app is named on Xperias) from another Xperia?
AntonyOrtega said:
Maybe if you can get the HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk (Or whatever the app is named on Xperias) from another Xperia?
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i have found the hidden menu too. and now i am goi ng to explore my phone from PC and hope i will found it and enable it. i think after Enabling it i will be able to use 3rd party unlocking code to unlock. See below Image Push thanks if it helps you
hi
hi, already posted same reply in another sim unlock thread.
i have a d6616 tmobile version and bought the unlock code, non able to input the code, and not able to unlock with the stock app, dual recovery installed and rooted already, is there a way to put the simunlockapp.apk in the system and then using titanium backup pro, to make it internal so after rebooting, simunlock code prompting?
or to flash a rom that prompts the code
or is there any metropcs z3 rom that surely can be flashed even with locked bootloader to tmobile version?
any help
than you very much indeed
Hi, I'm in the exact same situation, Bought a Tmobile Z3 through Ebay, didn't know it wasn't possible to unlocking it by buying an unlock code... so I did, now I have the phone and the unlocking code for nothing... some help here please? thanks in advance.
Lrclaros said:
Hi, I'm in the exact same situation, Bought a Tmobile Z3 through Ebay, didn't know it wasn't possible to unlocking it by buying an unlock code... so I did, now I have the phone and the unlocking code for nothing... some help here please? thanks in advance.
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Same boat. I bought a brand new one with film on it. But it was a phone only, no box or accessories. IMEI was a separate sticker (4 pieces). I tried to unlock a legal way but T-Mobile rep told me it's not in their system. It has printed T-Mobile logo in the back. I also tried official unlock app without success. They advised me to call Sony directly and ask what carrier it belongs to lol. Great phone, much better battery than G3 but unlocked phone is a must. I decline phones with 2k screens. I can't see no difference between Z3 and G3 screens.
I've been searching for a number of hours now, and I haven't found the answer I need. I have a rooted Galaxy Avant from T-Mobile with TWRP installed, everything is backed up and ready for any customer firmware to be installed. I need to get this phone unlocked. T-Mobile says they won't unlock it because I haven't had an account with them for over a year, but it was a prepaid service plan and I bought the phone outright. They just refuse to provide me a code. I understand that even if I HAD a code I would have to flash the MetroPCS ROM and use IT to input the unlock, but what I'm hoping for is a way to unlock with a customer ROM or something like that so I can use it with Cricket. Everywhere I've looked has either lead me in the exact wrong direction and tried to get me to purchase an unlock code, or it has only told me how to input an unlock code I already have. I'm fairly knowledgeable about all of this, but I'm stumped. Anyone who can give me a hand with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi !
I haven`t found any thread for sim unlocking for this device but you can post or search in here https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/discussion-galaxy-avant-t2845229
Good luck !
Just prior to reading this I'm letting you know I live in Australia
My Grandma bought a Samsung J1 Mini (SM-J105Y) from Coles and it's locked to Vodafone and she's with Optus, she asked me if I was able to unlock it for her and I said yes. I said yes assuming I'd be able to find what I needed to flash the kernal and ROM however it doesn't seem like there's as much support as I'd expected. Was hoping someone could help me out? If anything I might be able to find the stock firmware but not kernal. I'm not sure how locking phones to certain carrier's work anyway so I just assume I need to flash the kernal and ROM?
HI there
@FateDreadnaught don;t know if you've figured out unlocking from your carrier since you posted about it, if not here's what you need to do:
Go to the Vodafone Australia site and search for Unlock phone, all the information on what you need to do and the links on how to do it will come up there.
Unfortunately it is not free, if the phone is less than six months old, you will need to pay $50, more than six months $25.
When you use the unlock tool, answer YES when asked if you bought the phone from Vodafone, otherwise they will say to take it back where you got it from, and I guarantee you Coles won't be able to help.
oh and DO NOT TRY TO ROOT/FLASH AN UNLOCKED PHONE, IT WILL BRICK!
So I have run a fine comb through this site to figure out how unlock this damn thing. It took me forever to just remove the FRP because the combination firmware was bit 5 and I couldn't find the correct file.
Regardless my dad gave me the phone. After I removed the FRP I come to realized the IMEI has been blacklisted as STOLEN/LOST, thanks dad. Cant do much about it now. I currently have AT & T but the phone is branded with Sprint. Im hoping I can still unlock the phone and then clean the IMEI. I am at a loss as to how to unlock the sim though. From what I understand I need to flash the ENG BOOT and and us z3x. I do now know how? Can anyone help or give me some advice.
At this point I will take removing the FRP lock as a win and just use the phone on wifi. Any help is appreciated. By the way this is an Sprint Galaxy S8 G950USQS5CRH1.
FRP Help?
claudiahnandez said:
So I have run a fine comb through this site to figure out how unlock this damn thing. It took me forever to just remove the FRP because the combination firmware was bit 5 and I couldn't find the correct file.
Regardless my dad gave me the phone. After I removed the FRP I come to realized the IMEI has been blacklisted as STOLEN/LOST, thanks dad. Cant do much about it now. I currently have AT & T but the phone is branded with Sprint. Im hoping I can still unlock the phone and then clean the IMEI. I am at a loss as to how to unlock the sim though. From what I understand I need to flash the ENG BOOT and and us z3x. I do now know how? Can anyone help or give me some advice.
At this point I will take removing the FRP lock as a win and just use the phone on wifi. Any help is appreciated. By the way this is an Sprint Galaxy S8 G950USQS5CRH1.
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Hey so I got this phone at a yard sale and I cannot get past the FRP lock, I tried calling Samsung & Sprint with no luck. Any tips on how you were able to do it? Thanks!