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Experience with carrier unlocking with TMO jump on demand

I'm a first timer with jump on demand and was wondering what other people experience when trying to carrier unlock. I wasnt on JOD when I got the note 4 and within a few days I had it carrier unlocked using a unlock service and didn't have any issues.
Does anyone think I will have any issues this time around now that I'm on JOD? Some people are saying that since the note comes with the unlocking app, that even if paying for a unlock code, that the app will not even let me use the paid for code. I need to return my N5 before time runs out if I'm gonna have trouble.
Thanks in advance and I truly appreciate everyone's info that could help me get carrier unlock without troubles.

Can't believe that nobody has had any experience with trying to carrier unlock when on t-mobile jump on demand. I know there is another thread that talks about unlock, but nothing in reference to jump on demand.
I'm trying to find out if purchasing a code would work or not. I'm running out of time to be able to return my N5.
Thanks again!

I don't know the answer, but you get the same phone regardless of JOD or not... so I'm thinking, if it can be unlocked, it can be unlocked on JOD too...
Just my $.02

I can't see how TMO could block you from SIM unlocking the phone if you pay for it through a service online.

T-Mobile has a policy where they will give you an unlock code if the phone is on the network for a specific amount of time. I think it's either 90 or 120 days on the T-Mobile network. I contacted them via chat for my Note4 and they gave me the unlock code for free.

iScott78 said:
I can't see how TMO could block you from SIM unlocking the phone if you pay for it through a service online.
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I have checked with several unlocking services and they all are saying they can't unlock the N5 because of T-Mobile. Here is what the last service reply to me. See below....
Hi Chrisp,
Unfortunately we cannot help you.
T-Mobile has modified the firmware phone in such a way that it only can be unlocked trough their mobile application.
Please do not place an order on our website because even if we manage to make the phone ask for the SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN most likely it wouldn't work.
Let us know if we can assist you further.

its irritating if you pay full price and show them its paid for, they make you wait 40 days.

seattleboi1982 said:
its irritating if you pay full price and show them its paid for, they make you wait 40 days.
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I here ya and agree. At least they will unlock it after 40 days no matter if it's paid in full or not.

Anyone having trouble with Sim unlock from T-Mobile? This many help http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/sim-unlock-t3186826/post62512066

Unlock T-mobile branded S8+ bought directly from Samsung

I've contacted T-Mobile directly, and they said that they do not have the ability to do so because I did not purchase the device directly from them, even though it is a T-Mobile branded device. The representative also contacted Samsung with me on the phone, Samsung specifically stated that the device can be unlock, and the carrier does it. Doesn't make any sense to me that they can't unlock it when they have my phone's IMEI in their database, and they can recognize it. To top that off, the device is paid in full, not financed. Anyway, got this escalated to the manual unlock team, but was told there's no guarantees. Will see how that goes.
Have anyone gotten their T-Mobile branded device bought directly from Samsung unlocked? Or anyone got their carrier branded device bought from Samsung unlocked?

I been trying to find a sim I can try to see if mine is unlocked but seems like everyone I know is on TMobile hahaha I bought mine thru Samsung as well paid in full I will try going to a att see if they have a sim I can try

If everything is the same, then the device should be locked. Just tried an ATT sim on my T-Mobile device, and that doesn't work.

Exact situation I went through with AT&T. They also first told me they couldn't unlock it cuz I didn't buy directly from them, however, after a few escalations to support I finally got someone that understood and I had the unlock code before the phone call ended. Just keep trying.

The escalation of my case to the unlock team resulted in receiving an automated email telling me to use the unlock app when I explicitly mentioned that method does not work..... Sigh... The incompetence of these people. Contacting them on twitter now, we'll see the results of that.
In the meantime, what's everyone's experience so far trying to get their carrier branded device unlocked?

Same issues with my s8... Samsung says T-Mobile will should be able to unlock it...and T-Mobile says it is not an eligible phone since not purchased through T-Mobile. Any other suggestions how i can unlock my phone?
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MNX1024 said:
The escalation of my case to the unlock team resulted in receiving an automated email telling me to use the unlock app when I explicitly mentioned that method does not work..... Sigh... The incompetence of these people. Contacting them on twitter now, we'll see the results of that.
In the meantime, what's everyone's experience so far trying to get their carrier branded device unlocked?
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Have you been able to get your phone unlocked? I'm in the same situation right now

How in the hell can they not unlock a device that is BRANDED by T-Mobile and PAID OFF with T-Mobile? I would of returned the device (if within the return period) and Bought an Exynos Variant. I have an Exynos S8+ on AT&T here in the US and I haven't had any issues with carrier compatibility.

[Discussion] Let's Brainstorm a SIM Unlock. (Unlocked Sprint Owners Please Help).

I have a few ideas about a possible unlock for the Sprint variant of the Essential Phone.
Summary:
Basically, it revolves around modifying the value of an item in the nv-data partition that contains the sim lock status.
This method is based on:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...int-xt1056-t2825155/post54338871#post54338871
Possible Solution:
1. Getting a backup of the nv-data from a locked Sprint phone and an unlocked Sprint phone,
2. Comparing the items from my locked phone and another locked phone and finding the items that have same value
3. Comparing the items found in step two to the items from the unlocked sprint phone and possibly finding an item that is different.
4. Writing the value of the found item to a locked phone and seeing if it becomes unlocked.
How you can help make this solution a reality:
We need backed up nv-data from at least one locked and one unlocked sprint phone, here is how you can back it up.
1. Open the dialer and input the secret code *#*#3424#*#*
2. On this screen enter 000000 and tap confirm (very great for us that essential left the default msl value).
3. On this screen check the diagnostic mode and close the app.
4. Download and extract the nv-data reader on a PC [url]http://phonegeek.us/NV-items_reader_writer.rar[/URL]
5. Connect your phone, in device manager, a new Qualcomm device should appear.
6. Run the program, in the top bar: select the com port (it should be shown in device manager), check both of the boxes in the top bar, and click connect.
7. Now in the top bar click read, if the log says "Log message: > SPC is correct. Phone unlocked" you have done everything correctly so far. (The unlocked part has nothing to do with the SIM lock status)
8. Under "Range (Dec):" enter 0 to 07300 and click read (07233 seems to be the last useful value but a little buffer is good)
9. Save the file with any name you like and send me a private message with it.

nice topic
i would like to use a essential phone locked to sprint with gsm card in europe, but right now there are no solutions for that right?

dentedilupo said:
nice topic
I would like to use an Essential Phone locked to sprint with gsm card in europe, but right now there are no solutions for that right?
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People have gotten their phone unlocked by paying it off and waiting a few days for it to unlock. Sprint seems to have disabled this method. Another way is staying with sprint for 50 days and then requesting unlock code. One more way is to "social engineer" a sprint rep into unlocking your phone YMMV. EDIT: This method could possibly if it works guarantee an instant and permanent unlock for all carriers worldwide.

dentedilupo said:
nice topic
i would like to use a essential phone locked to sprint with gsm card in europe, but right now there are no solutions for that right?
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Not a hack, no. You could get Sprint service and keep it for 50 days and then request that they unlock the phone. Other than that, you're screwed.
whymoo said:
People have gotten their phone unlocked by paying it off and waiting a few days for it to unlock. Sprint seems to have disabled this method. Another way is staying with sprint for 50 days and then requesting unlock code. One more way is to "social engineer" a sprint rep into unlocking your phone YMMV. EDIT: This method could possibly if it works guarantee an instant and permanent unlock for all carriers worldwide.
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Paying it off and waiting a few days for it to unlock often only results in a domestic unlock, not an international unlock. If you social engineer a Sprint rep, all you're likely to get is a temporary international unlock. Then it'll relock itself in 30 days. Currently, the only way to guarantee a full unlock is to wait 50 days with active Sprint service.

Hmmm, so does this have any relevance to this thread? This is what i get from my PH-1..

LordLugard said:
Hmmm, so does this have any relevance to this thread? This is what i get from my PH-1..
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how you get that

Settings, About Phone, OMADM Updates, UICC Unlock.
My PH-1 was bought outright from Sprint, no financing/contract, nothing of that sort. (Not sure if that matters or makes a difference). I never called in or requested an unlock.

LordLugard said:
Settings, About Phone, OMADM Updates, UICC Unlock.
My PH-1 was bought outright from Sprint, no financing/contract, nothing of that sort. (Not sure if that matters or makes a difference). I never called in or requested an unlock.
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How long ago did you buy it? Bet you are going to get it locked again
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LordLugard said:
Settings, About Phone, OMADM Updates, UICC Unlock.
My PH-1 was bought outright from Sprint, no financing/contract, nothing of that sort. (Not sure if that matters or makes a difference). I never called in or requested an unlock.
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Yes you bought your phone outright so I believe Sprint is required to unlock it, this is for people who bought it on a lease and then paid it of, some people on leased phones got them unlocked, some people were able to pay it off and then unlock it through that menu, however it looks like Sprint disabled that method. Since your phone is a Sprint unlocked phone your nv-data would be useful if you are willing to share it. One other thing you should check is whether your phone works with non-American SIM cards.

whymoo said:
Yes you bought your phone outright so I believe Sprint is required to unlock it, this is for people who bought it on a lease and then paid it of, some people on leased phones got them unlocked, some people were able to pay it off and then unlock it through that menu, however it looks like Sprint disabled that method. Since your phone is a Sprint unlocked phone your nv-data would be useful if you are willing to share it. One other thing you should check is whether your phone works with non-American SIM cards.
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Sprint will still unlock the phone automatically after payoff. It's just that Sprint will relock it to prevent reselling.
It's actually kind of lame, considering they are required by the FTC/FCC to unlock their devices when they are paid off.

cfclay said:
How long ago did you buy it? Bet you are going to get it locked again
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I got it November 8th, so more than a month now. I've never had or seen a Sprint unlocked phone get relocked.

LordLugard said:
I got it November 8th, so more than a month now. I've never had or seen a Sprint unlocked phone get relocked.
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Ascertion said:
Sprint will still unlock the phone automatically after payoff. It's just that Sprint will relock it to prevent reselling.
It's actually kind of lame, considering they are required by the FTC/FCC to unlock their devices when they are paid off.
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According to Slickdeals Sprint has disabled the auto unlock after payoff the only way to unlock now is to stay with them for 50 days. There have also been many reports on Slickdeals of people's unlocked phones relocking. That is why developing this method is super important and why we need people to send their nv-data because right now it's our best shot at a permanent solution.

How do they relock?
Say when I'm using tmobile, is there a program that runs in the back ground that checks with Sprint via web and relock?

LordLugard said:
I got it November 8th, so more than a month now. I've never had or seen a Sprint unlocked phone get relocked.
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Mine did. It was unlocked for around a month and then Sprint locked it when I was using a different sim card in a foreign country.

The device has not been reported as lost or stolen, associated with fraudulent activity, or otherwise flagged as ineligible to be unlocked
Maybe the devices are being relocked because sprint thinks the activity people are doing ie "paying off the lease on 5 phones the first day then cancelling after 3 days" is fraudulent ???
Sounds like there is a program that has to be run for the phone to sim unlock.
Maybe the program is what's needed for it to stick?
Otherwise once a sprint sim is reinserted it may relock according to the huge slickdeals thread.

My device was unlocked about 36 hours after paying it off. Then a few days later I was locked to Sprint again.
From what I'm reading Sprint can relocked it as long as a Sprint sim in inserted.

Ascertion said:
My device was unlocked about 36 hours after paying it off. Then a few days later I was locked to Sprint again.
From what I'm reading Sprint can relocked it as long as a Sprint sim in inserted.
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Did you have a Sprint sim inserted?

The relock probably happens through the com.redbend.app also known as the Sprint OMA-DM app uninstalling it might fix the issue. However, I don't know for certain and we need an unlocking method anyway can any of you share your nv-data?

Received my phone in 12/15 and paid off the lease the next day, but never got an unlock I think they nerfed the automatic unlock. Has anyone have luck with this method?

whymoo the numbers in your steps in your instructions are off.
Plus, I'm open to help but I'm a total noob at doing something like this. You're going to have to explain things more after the 4th step so it could be as painless and easy and then I definitely do it!

S7 need an Active Sprint SIM Card in order to do the last Profile Update for UNLOCK?

Can't believe what I heard from the Sprint Reps today about my Locked Galaxy S7. They claim that the only way to unlock the device is to have an Active Sprint Sim Card so that I can successfully Update the Profile one last time after they unlock the device on their systems.
I got the phone used and person did not perform the unlock while their subscription was active, so I'm stuck with a 700 brick?
Don't have an *Active* Sprint SIM Card to perform this 2 minute operation that will result in an Unlocked G930P. Both Sprint Stores nearby refuse to allow me one of their testing SIM's or help in any way.
This is unbelievable. Heard online that Qualcomm S7's were invincible; truly seems the case. Can't believe they rather me pay some third party store 50 USD to unlock instead of charging me something like 20 USD to unlock after deactivation or something.
Tried flashing many versions etc only to find out after months of trial and error, calling many times both carriers (Sprint and T Mobile) and taking it to various Android Hardware Tech shops.
No one want to lend me their active sim cards to do this.. Apparently having the Sprint SIM Card inside and their last Profile Update seems actually really to be the only way to unlock.. Anyone have any information about this?
Is this the only way to really unlock the device? I actually have the damn MSLOCK code I got from Sprint directly but I can't find anywhere to input it and the Sprint Reps told me that for this model it is impossible to unlock with code like that because only they can unlock it via their "last final profile update" method.. So I wonder, why did they even give me this MSLOCK code then?
Still can't believe to such a degree that I posted this thread about it.
Ill viciously add that their customer service Reps tried to unsuccessfully brainwash me into thinking it was somehow T Mobile's fault that the UICC was locked.. Some lies about its their SIM Card's fault or something as if you are supposed to hand T Mobile a Locked Phone and expect it to work somehow. General population must really be oblivious to reality. Phone display clearly its not Unlocked under UICC, dont aggressively try to push the lie that phone's unlocked because your System " sais that it is" and you assume I don't know better than that. Then they sort of hold this grudge about it as they annoyingly interrupt everything you say repeating the same nonsense. Might have capacity to unlock with a Paid Sim Card however my phone is obviously not unlocked and its really annoying how they play this pychological thing out and act sort of angry if you know any better. Phone in my hands sais its locked, ive taken it to 5 places and they all say its locked and Ive gone through the process before with other phones when its UICC Unlocked it clearly sais UNLOCKED under UICC, not "Locked To Sprint Sim Cards"..
Sprint -10
Next its a Librem Linux Phone unbranded to any of these "phone companies" and with one of these new VOIP type services or something. along those lines.. If anyone got any recommendatiosn Ill gladly take them, Im done with the carrier mafia thing

Aren't they supposed to follow the FCC and Unlock my device even if my contract with them is over?
Can't they just send me the Update through a flashable odin file or email or OTA or anything?
If its just a profile update there should be a way to get the necessary flashable files and odin them into my phone shouldnt there?

**** SPRINT
http://www.keepcalmstudio.com/_gallery/152/2FOcGqn.png

Combination file and Samsung tools pro, Google it

T-Mobile Samsung Note 20 is temporarily unlocked for 30 days, how do I prevent from it being locked again?

Long story short I bought a Note 20 Ultra from the U.S. which the seller advertised as unlocked, but it was locked to T-Mobile when I received it and I'm not able to return the phone. T-Mobile won't help cause the phone isn't paid off.
I tried to click "Permanent unlock" in the menu and it said not eligible, reason code 8. Then I tried temporary unlock and it unlocked the phone for a month.
My question is, is there a way to prevent my phone from being locked again?
If I flash the unlocked Samsung firmware on this, would that prevent it? If not, why? What exactly makes the phone locked again?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

kukumaka said:
Long story short I bought a Note 20 Ultra from the U.S. which the seller advertised as unlocked, but it was locked to T-Mobile when I received it and I'm not able to return the phone. T-Mobile won't help cause the phone isn't paid off.
I tried to click "Permanent unlock" in the menu and it said not eligible, reason code 8. Then I tried temporary unlock and it unlocked the phone for a month.
My question is, is there a way to prevent my phone from being locked again?
If I flash the unlocked Samsung firmware on this, would that prevent it? If not, why? What exactly makes the phone locked again?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Flashing different firmware will have no effect on your SIM Locked status.
You're options are limited :
1) Pay the balance owed to T-Mobile.
2) Find a SIM Unlocking service that can SIM Unlock your phone. (If you go this route, be sure it's specific to the T-Mobile model).
3) Plead your case again to T-Mobile. They may allow for SIM Unlocking after a period of time, when they eventually write-off the debt owed on the phone.
Otherwise, you're stuck w/using it on T-Mobile or, the MVNOs that use their network.

KOLIOSIS said:
Flashing different firmware will have no effect on your SIM Locked status.
You're options are limited :
1) Pay the balance owed to T-Mobile.
2) Find a SIM Unlocking service that can SIM Unlock your phone. (If you go this route, be sure it's specific to the T-Mobile model).
3) Plead your case again to T-Mobile. They may allow for SIM Unlocking after a period of time, when they eventually write-off the debt owed on the phone.
Otherwise, you're stuck w/using it on T-Mobile or, the MVNOs that use their network.
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Thanks. I've tried contacting T-Mobile and said I would pay any sort of fee to get it unlocked, and they keep telling me the original account holder has to call in and I can't do anything about it.
In terms of unlocking it with someone else, I talked to a few people yesterday and they all said the "server is offline".
I did talk to 1 person and they told me "one option by imei is 68 usd in 1-30 days"
I don't understand by imei means... I'm assuming he's saying to change the imei number?

kukumaka said:
Thanks. I've tried contacting T-Mobile and said I would pay any sort of fee to get it unlocked, and they keep telling me the original account holder has to call in and I can't do anything about it.
In terms of unlocking it with someone else, I talked to a few people yesterday and they all said the "server is offline".
I did talk to 1 person and they told me "one option by imei is 68 usd in 1-30 days"
I don't understand by imei means... I'm assuming he's saying to change the imei number?
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No, that's probably not what the service you looked up meant.
There are some legit services out there that will SIM Unlock your phone, for a fee. They probably need the IMEI on your phone (use your phone's search function to find it) to permanently SIM Unlock your phone.
Changing the IMEI is illegal in a lot of countries & talk of it is expressly forbidden here on XDA.
Simply asking for services that change IMEI's here @ XDA will result in the thread being locked & possible banning of the OP on such threads if such actions do not immediately cease.
If you pursue IMEI changing here @ XDA, the mods will see it & PM you, if you're lucky, you'll get a warning before any bans are put in place.

KOLIOSIS said:
No, that's probably not what the service you looked up meant.
There are some legit services out there that will SIM Unlock your phone, for a fee. They probably need the IMEI on your phone (use your phone's search function to find it) to permanently SIM Unlock your phone.
Changing the IMEI is illegal in a lot of countries & talk of it is expressly forbidden here on XDA.
Simply asking for services that change IMEI's here @ XDA will result in the thread being locked & possible banning of the OP on such threads if such actions do not immediately cease.
If you pursue IMEI changing here @ XDA, the mods will see it & PM you, if you're lucky, you'll get a warning before any bans are put in place.
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I'm not pursing an imei change, I was just saying I'm confused as to what he said option by imei.
Do you know how I can find legit services that will SIM unlock the phone? I saw some on eBay, also I think someone recommended unlockboot.com

kukumaka said:
I'm not pursing an imei change, I was just saying I'm confused as to what he said option by imei.
Do you know how I can find legit services that will SIM unlock the phone? I saw some on eBay, also I think someone recommended unlockboot.com
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I'd stay away from eBay for this....
Try this site, it appears to be legit :
T-Mobile Unlock App, Free IMEI Check - CellUnlocker.net
We unlock your T-Mobile phone, and you can use the T-Mobile unlock app. If you're T-Mobile device is locked, we can help. More at CellUnlocker.net
www.cellunlocker.net
If you're unsure of how to proceed, just reach out to their customer service department with your make/model/IMEI,& of course, make sure you specify that it's locked to T-Mobile.

KOLIOSIS said:
I'd stay away from eBay for this....
Try this site, it appears to be legit :
T-Mobile Unlock App, Free IMEI Check - CellUnlocker.net
We unlock your T-Mobile phone, and you can use the T-Mobile unlock app. If you're T-Mobile device is locked, we can help. More at CellUnlocker.net
www.cellunlocker.net
If you're unsure of how to proceed, just reach out to their customer service department with your make/model/IMEI,& of course, make sure you specify that it's locked to T-Mobile.
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Thanks for your attention and for your help, I appreciate it!