[tip] best way to get AT&T to give up a micro sim without asking too many questions
yeah, sorry to dedicate a whole post to this, its not such an important thing that it needs a thread of its own, but i think its something pretty important, and itll fall back to the later pages if others dont find it important enough to comment on, so i guess no worries.
if youre coming from pretty much any other phone youll have a normal SIM card. but if youre getting an SGSIII youll need a Micro SIM. now the tricky part is getting AT&T to give it up, without asking too many questions, and trying to get you to change plans (cause nobody wants to give up their $10/month unlimited data for a $30 limited, right?).
heres what worked for me
well speaking from experience, i tossed a few ideas around in my head, till i came up with one i decided to use, and without a hitch, AT&T gave up the microsim for my phone on a Media Net data plan.
1 first off, go into a store in person, dont order over the phone. AT&T call centers have a lot more pull over what goes on than an in store salesman.
AT&T authorized retailers have the least pull of all, since theyre only licensed to sell phones, they dont work for AT&T directly, and are least likely to care about corporate affairs. how can you tell the difference between a corporate store, and an authorized retailer? well authorized retailers normally dont have real display phones, but rather plastic models. however calling the AT&T store and asking them if theyre a corporate store or not will be the best and easiest way to save you a drive.
2 what i did, was explain to them that i bought a sim to micro sim adapter, so that i can more easily travel abroad, and use foreign simcards, because in japan, microsims are the new standard, and that for now i want to use get a micro sim, so i can keep my adapter inside the phone. i brought in a flip phone, and they checked the IMEI number, and gave me a brand new Micro Sim!!
its important to note theyre allowed to charge $30 dollars for a sim replacement, but if youre nice and friendly, theyll usually give it up for free, at least the times ive gone in they have.
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I guess I don't follow.... we're pre-ordered, we'll get a Micro SIM for the phone when it arrives, they're not going to let us walk out without one to use in the phone, right? Furthermore, I think you forgot a step 3, which is to activate it over the phone with Customer Care or in store once the SGSIII arrives
Or you could just have a sim cutter shipped to your door for 5 bucks and not have to go out of your way at all.
The OP's statements were in regards to the international version, not the variants like your preorder.
Man... Sim cutters online are like 3 dollars...
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Man... Sim cutters online are like 3 dollars...
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Man......Sim cards are free @ an AT&T store
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Man......Sim cards are free @ an AT&T store
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I've walked in Att store saying I need one and they Just hand it over to me without any questions.
I've bought a sim cutter now though. As easy as anything.
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I just walked in and said I want a micro sim. She asked to see my phone. She said micro sim won't work in it. I said i have this adapter. She said ok, scanned new sim, and gave it to me. I popped it in and was good to go. Ready for my S3.
Where do u live? Lol I've done this 100 times. They don't charge ****. And u don't have to say all that bs u just say I NEED A MICRO SIM CARD. Lol done. No charge. U have to go to a corporate store that's it
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Yeah, you really don't have to jump through any hoops to get a microSIM card. Just go in and tell them you need one.
Thank you for this information. I plan to do just that to try and get a new micro sim card for my upcoming purchase of a Samsung Note 2. AT&T thinks I am using an old flip phone right now with unlimited data and I sure don't want them ot switch me over to a new plan.
Like some poeple said it may not be necessary to have a 'story' ready but thanks for providing a good one just in case.
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yeah, sorry to dedicate a whole post to this, its not such an important thing that it needs a thread of its own, but i think its something pretty important, and itll fall back to the later pages if others dont find it important enough to comment on, so i guess no worries.
if youre coming from pretty much any other phone youll have a normal SIM card. but if youre getting an SGSIII youll need a Micro SIM. now the tricky part is getting AT&T to give it up, without asking too many questions, and trying to get you to change plans (cause nobody wants to give up their $10/month unlimited data for a $30 limited, right?).
heres what worked for me
well speaking from experience, i tossed a few ideas around in my head, till i came up with one i decided to use, and without a hitch, AT&T gave up the microsim for my phone on a Media Net data plan.
1 first off, go into a store in person, dont order over the phone. AT&T call centers have a lot more pull over what goes on than an in store salesman.
AT&T authorized retailers have the least pull of all, since theyre only licensed to sell phones, they dont work for AT&T directly, and are least likely to care about corporate affairs. how can you tell the difference between a corporate store, and an authorized retailer? well authorized retailers normally dont have real display phones, but rather plastic models. however calling the AT&T store and asking them if theyre a corporate store or not will be the best and easiest way to save you a drive.
2 what i did, was explain to them that i bought a sim to micro sim adapter, so that i can more easily travel abroad, and use foreign simcards, because in japan, microsims are the new standard, and that for now i want to use get a micro sim, so i can keep my adapter inside the phone. i brought in a flip phone, and they checked the IMEI number, and gave me a brand new Micro Sim!!
its important to note theyre allowed to charge $30 dollars for a sim replacement, but if youre nice and friendly, theyll usually give it up for free, at least the times ive gone in they have.
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I received an Aria a few days ago, and I am wondering about the unlocking options. When I asked for it, I assumed that I could do it fairly easily with an eBay seller.
I tried that and I got the message from blowfish06. The ad said the aria
could be unlocked. Seems bait/switch to me, is it for real? I don't know what most of this really means. I can try paying and get a refund again if it fails again, but the extortion message arrived literally before the normal instructions from him. Sounds like they knew in advance, and just lied in the ad.
Code not available in Instant HTC Manufacturer Database. Can be done through manual request, cost is $22, takes 1-2 weeks to return or Master HTC Database which is $26, 10 min return time.
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I do not have an AT&T account.
I will be traveling, which is why I wanted this one. No more iPhonicus.
I like the HTC software and would like to keep it.
What are my other options?
Do I have to root the phone?
Is there a back channel way to get it from HTC/etc?
Will AT&T give the unlock code w/o account? I can use one of several people's AT&T accounts if that is _required_.
Thanks for any advice
MOD EDIT: Please note that many users have faced issues with codes not working from the below link. Please look at other options or use caution when dealing with the website below.
One of many from google search
http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-aria-unlock.html for 15.95USD
You don't need to root the phone. You never connect it to anything and never have to upload any stuff. It works like this:
1. You give the unlocker your phone's IMEI number, which you obtain by "dialing" *#06#
2. Based on IMEI, they generate the unlock code for you.
3. When you insert a non AT&T SIM, the phone will prompt you to enter the unlock code.
4. Wallah!
Ive never done this outside of ATT but I don't think it's too hard to do Io
I tried to use an unlocker (you have to provide the IMEI to do that, so I know whats up) and I got that message, and was curious what other options I have. $26 seemed a bit steep.
I a mostly wondering if ATT will let me unlock it w/o having an account there. Thats the big issue, or if they even can. Others have said that the aria codes aren't available to AT&T yet, so they can't do it. Hoping someone else has actual information about how to proceed.
The response I got from the seller seemed odd, so I thought I would ask. Did anyone read it? Is that normal?
And I won't use anyone other than an ebay seller. Can't trust a random website.
lrdiaz said:
One of many from google search
http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-aria-unlock.html for 15.95USD
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CONFIRMING THIS !
Got my phone from amazon.com ( without plan ) $339
First talk to AT&T customer service ...waste of time !
I did it here: http://www.htcsimunlock.com/ for $32 ouch! :
code was emailed in 10-15 min
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CONFIRMED 100% WORKING SIM-UNLOCKED !
I have my order in at HTCSimUnlock.com (confirmation email) since yesterday around 2pm. Haven't gotten a code yet, but I'll give em till later today due to the time diff. Still night time over there.
Billed $15.75, will keep posted on what happens. BOFA fraud dept called on the charge, since SWREg is an EU company and also isn't in their database. They also said it comes in as slightly different company names each time, which trips it up too. I don't know if that is the unlock company or SWReg. I recall having this problem with buying other software through that site, so it probably isn't anything to worry about. I also used a shop-safe card (limited $ card # you create on the website), which tripped it even further.
Very glad to hear you had a good experience. Makes me worry *much* less.
My results last week
My unlocking experience so far...
I bought and Aria from Amazon for $340 about a week and a half ago. Immediately sent the IMEI off to HTCSimUnlock. They responded back with a "code not Available" and promptly refunded my money (Paypal.)
Next I tried another online unlocker that was more expensive and took 3 days. Got the response "that At&T server was not providing codes until December." They to promptly refunded my money. It kinda jives with what I read on a code unlocking blog. (can't post link I'm a New User) Google "unlock htc aria blog"
At the same time I tried Blowfish06 on Ebay. He tried and said it wasn't available and if I wanted to try HTC instant server for $3 more I could. No luck their either. Once again my money was promptly refunded. I wasn't given the option for the 2 week manual code or the expensive $26 code. Maybe those are new methods and the only way to do it.
I would not worry about losing your money. All the guys I tried seemed legit and wanted to do real business.
I'm really bummed because I don't live in the US so AT$T is not an option. I don't think they even have any Android phones here in Mexico.
This was all last week. Maybe it has changed.
I may send my IMEI off to Blowfish again and see if the more expensive options work.
Everyone keep posting your results.
UPDATE: July 22nd
Went back to Ebay. There is new "server" available to the unlockers that has the codes for Aria. Cost $30 Most of the unlockers probably can get it now.
Happily Unlocked!!
Peace
I tried that website as well, they charged me 15.75 and were not able to provide me my code, then I tried Blowfish06 on Ebay and he was also not able to do it.
My Aria is one I got with a contract extention of eBay.
Edit: Both the site and Blowfish06 refunded my money asap.
I got a working code from htcsimunlock.com. It ended up costing $30.74 (15.75+14.99). Here is how it went:
Get their regular HTC unlock code offer, $15.75.
Code can not be found
Go to "View Order (htcsimunlock.com/view_order.php)" screen to see the message. There you can click 'Buy Upgraded Database Search". They say "exclusive etc etc bull****", but it worked.
Pay $14.99 extra
Get working code 10 minutes later
So, overall it worked out just fine. The price for really unlocking this phone, especially the newer ones, seems to be ~30. I bet an ebay seller could have done it as well... one of the $30 ones.
Try the $9.99 blowfish06 one, since that works for some older Arias, apparently, and is cheap. After that, try the htcsimulock one. If they don't find it too, then the upgrade service might work.
I would have gone blowfish06 all the way except that there was no obvious/easy way to do the super-fancy code search on ebay. The only listing was the 9.99 one....
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FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... apparently it is sometimes possible to go into a t-mobile store and get them to unlock an AT&T phone. I am with them, so I guess they would do it if they can.... hrm. arg. doh. lame. Well, who knows if they even can for this phone.
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Follow this thread if you want to get data working on the network. Worked fer me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523136
awbacker said:
I got a working code from htcsimunlock.com. It ended up costing $30.74 (15.75+14.99). Here is how it went:
Get their regular HTC unlock code offer, $15.75.
Code can not be found
Go to "View Order (htcsimunlock.com/view_order.php)" screen to see the message. There you can click 'Buy Upgraded Database Search". They say "exclusive etc etc bull****", but it worked.
Pay $14.99 extra
Get working code 10 minutes later
So, overall it worked out just fine. The price for really unlocking this phone, especially the newer ones, seems to be ~30. I bet an ebay seller could have done it as well... one of the $30 ones.
Try the $9.99 blowfish06 one, since that works for some older Arias, apparently, and is cheap. After that, try the htcsimulock one. If they don't find it too, then the upgrade service might work.
I would have gone blowfish06 all the way except that there was no obvious/easy way to do the super-fancy code search on ebay. The only listing was the 9.99 one....
Edit 1)
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... apparently it is sometimes possible to go into a t-mobile store and get them to unlock an AT&T phone. I am with them, so I guess they would do it if they can.... hrm. arg. doh. lame. Well, who knows if they even can for this phone.
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Follow this thread if you want to get data working on the network. Worked fer me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523136
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Where did you buy the phone???
I picked it up on ebay because it was cheaper, from a guy in georgia I think. Came new-in-box. It was a good buy-it-now price with free shipping so I just went with it.
Sick of getting sniped, so I never bother using ebay to *bid* on things anymore.
And no need to quote the whole post Makes things huge!
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I picked it up on ebay because it was cheaper, from a guy in georgia I think. Came new-in-box. It was a good buy-it-now price with free shipping so I just went with it.
Sick of getting sniped, so I never bother using ebay to *bid* on things anymore.
And no need to quote the whole post Makes things huge!
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If I buy it from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Aria-Android-Phone-Only-Service/dp/B003T0OM9S/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1) is the same? I can unlock it at the same way?
When I got my unlock code they asked which provider i used and I said "ATT". They couldn't find a unlock code. This happened from 2 companys on the net. The third one after trying "ATT" they used "HTC" as the provider and were able to find the code.
oh no...
I got my aria from at&t for $475,and unlock it for $50.
It's too expensive...
Wow. Some pplz paid soo much I paid about 30 to.unlock my aria..I know its too much too but mine is brand new and ATT wouldn't give me code soo I.got. mine unlocked from monsterunlocks dot. Come he gave. Me code over the phone . Anyway its all Good now.
I successfully unlocked my Aria with a code from blowfish06 on Ebay. He responded with a code within 10 min of me purchasing it. I then used a moribund SIM from my trip to Singapore 3 years ago to make it come up with an unlock prompt. No issues.
Did he first refund your $9.95 and ask for $25 to access the "HTC Master something-or-other?" Or is that a new thing?
unlocked aria
i got my aria from amazon. www.unlock-now.com is where i got my unlock code. 2 days. my fone is unlocked and working fine in afghanistan.....
Lock your SIM card?
Hi!
I've seen that some of you had to try multiple times in order to unlock their Aria. I also read that 3 wrong unlocking codes may lock your sim card... has anyone experienced such a thing?
See ya
If there's anyone in Toronto, Canada willing to buy this device for me, I will gladly pay them back (or even more, if that's what you want :'( ).
I've recently tried to enter my Visa Debit Card (TD) and Google Play denied it over and over again. If anyone could help me out, please do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you, XDA.
P.S.
If you're afraid of me being a scammer of some sort, or something, we can meet-up before the date and discuss it. I'm no 30 year old psychopathic killer, just a person who sold their S3 and now can't stand the iPhone he's using, and wants his N4 ):<
Edit: Also, if anyone knows of a website that will sell the Nexus 4 for a price under $425, please point me to it. I want the 16GB
I dont live in Toronto, but I had the same issue with TD Debit being declined. Those visa debit cards are crappy. Try Zoompass visa. Its free, no fees and it works with google play. Although it will take couple of weeks for you to get it and Nexus will be released next week .
ruinkhan said:
I dont live in Toronto, but I had the same issue with TD Debit being declined. Those visa debit cards are crappy. Try Zoompass visa. Its free, no fees and it works with google play. Although it will take couple of weeks for you to get it and Nexus will be released next week .
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Under 18. :'(
I'm not in Toronto but I could possible help you out.
PM'd
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to everyone who offered to help.
I found out that this website: http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php?xProd=8177 ships to the world and also ships at -snip-.
Snip, it's a pound, not a euro
qwahchees said:
If there's anyone in Toronto, Canada willing to buy this device for me, I will gladly pay them back (or even more, if that's what you want :'( ).
I've recently tried to enter my Visa Debit Card (TD) and Google Play denied it over and over again. If anyone could help me out, please do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you, XDA.
P.S.
If you're afraid of me being a scammer of some sort, or something, we can meet-up before the date and discuss it. I'm no 30 year old psychopathic killer, just a person who sold their S3 and now can't stand the iPhone he's using, and wants his N4 ):<
Edit: Also, if anyone knows of a website that will sell the Nexus 4 for a price under $425, please point me to it. I want the 16GB
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Just get a prepaid visa from Rexall or TD bank. You are use prepaid visa card on internet.
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Just get a prepaid visa from Rexall or TD bank. You are use prepaid visa card on internet.
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TD Doesn't work. Apparently any Canadian Visa's that aren't full CC Visa's won't work with GWallet. That's just how it is, and I gave up.
I'd love to order from the Playstore, but I have no choice. Hands are tied.
And I'm not risking $400 on a card that'll be nothing more than plastic.
qwahchees said:
TD Doesn't work. Apparently any Canadian Visa's that aren't full CC Visa's won't work with GWallet. That's just how it is, and I gave up.
I'd love to order from the Playstore, but I have no choice. Hands are tied.
And I'm not risking $400 on a card that'll be nothing more than plastic.
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Why don't you just ask your parents and pay then back later? Lol i think they are more trustworthy than us
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel
Parents don't have CC's. They're the classic Asian "but my friend used a CC online and got scammed" case. Too bad their friends are idiots and can't use a CC properly, and decide to buy some type of messed up product and end up screwing up their cards. Or they say that the companies rip them off when they clearly didn't read the contract.
Anyways, I'm still looking for someone to help me out. If there's anyone who's willing to do this for sure, I'd be very thankful.
Get this one http://www.bmo.com/home/personal/banking/credit-cards/prepaid-credit-cards
I have used this on playstore in past.....Its like a real credit card. ...You even have to fill application ....apply now to get it before nexus launch
qwahchees said:
If there's anyone in Toronto, Canada willing to buy this device for me, I will gladly pay them back (or even more, if that's what you want :'( ).
I've recently tried to enter my Visa Debit Card (TD) and Google Play denied it over and over again. If anyone could help me out, please do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you, XDA.
P.S.
If you're afraid of me being a scammer of some sort, or something, we can meet-up before the date and discuss it. I'm no 30 year old psychopathic killer, just a person who sold their S3 and now can't stand the iPhone he's using, and wants his N4 ):<
Edit: Also, if anyone knows of a website that will sell the Nexus 4 for a price under $425, please point me to it. I want the 16GB
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meet up, well go to a public library, you give me the cash, ill order it for you right there.
or get yourself a prepaid creditcard
Check eBay when the phone is released I'm sure you can get one for around 425.
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Check eBay when the phone is released I'm sure you can get one for around 425.
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It'll also show up on kijiji/craigslist as LNIB eventually after someone plays with it for a few days and decides to sell it.
I live in Toronto/Mississauga and will be getting a Nexus 4 and 10 on the 13th,can order one for you as well.
Pm me
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2X SGH-T989 with Telus in Canada and just started the 2nd year of my 3rd year term.
If I get the nexus 4 on the Play Store unlocked would I be able to put the SIM card from my S2X into the Nexus 4 and use it on my current plan?
Thanks guys.
Nexus phones don't have SIM-lock, so it'll work.
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Nexus phones don't have SIM-lock, so it'll work.
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Should work right away? Would I have to go to my provider and activate it or just need APN settings?
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Should work right away? Would I have to go to my provider and activate it or just need APN settings?
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Is this a standard SIM card you have in it? The N4 only uses a microSIM, so you would need a new one. And I'm sure you will need to edit the APN so it works for your carrier.
Your carrier should swap your standard SIM for a micro SIM. In the US, the contract carriers do it for free, but I imagine some carriers may charge.
or you could cut it (there are sim cutters)
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or you could cut it (there are sim cutters)
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This. You can do it with scissors, but that can be dangerous.
Your carrier should switch it to a microSIM for free or for a charge ($20 sometimes in the US).
mbk17 said:
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2X SGH-T989 with Telus in Canada and just started the 2nd year of my 3rd year term.
If I get the nexus 4 on the Play Store unlocked would I be able to put the SIM card from my S2X into the Nexus 4 and use it on my current plan?
Thanks guys.
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I have the same phone as you and have 2 years left on my contract with Telus as well.
If you log into telusmobility.com/youraccount There is an option that says Change Your Phone. Then Step 1 says "Identify what you are changing." One of the options is "I want to take the SIM card out of my current phone and put it into a new phone."
When you go to the next screen it will tell you the following:
"Simply take the SIM card out of the current phone, put it into the new phone and power up. You do not need to proceed online. Please exit the change device process."
The APN settings should automatically populate on the new phone.
But as stated in an above post, the Nexus 4 uses a MicroSIM and the S2X uses a normal SIM. You can download Templates online or order sticker templates on Ebay for $1 that will help you cut your SIM down to a MicroSIM size. If you don't feel comfortable cutting with scissors you can order a SIM cutter for $8 or buy a new microSIM from Telus for $10.
I am just going to cut mine down with the template I ordered online. I also ordered a MicroSIM to SIM card adapter so I can switch between my S2X and my Nexus 4 whenever I want. Again you can buy the template and the adapter combo online for $1.50.
-Have your carrier supply you with a micro-sim... or cut yours
-Get a micro-sim to SIM adapter so you can swap easily between the 2 devices
This is the one I just bought. Got 4 of them for $2.50 shipped (ebay)
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I have the same phone as you and have 2 years left on my contract with Telus as well.
If you log into telusmobility.com/youraccount There is an option that says Change Your Phone. Then Step 1 says "Identify what you are changing." One of the options is "I want to take the SIM card out of my current phone and put it into a new phone."
When you go to the next screen it will tell you the following:
"Simply take the SIM card out of the current phone, put it into the new phone and power up. You do not need to proceed online. Please exit the change device process."
The APN settings should automatically populate on the new phone.
But as stated in an above post, the Nexus 4 uses a MicroSIM and the S2X uses a normal SIM. You can download Templates online or order sticker templates on Ebay for $1 that will help you cut your SIM down to a MicroSIM size. If you don't feel comfortable cutting with scissors you can order a SIM cutter for $8 or buy a new microSIM from Telus for $10.
I am just going to cut mine down with the template I ordered online. I also ordered a MicroSIM to SIM card adapter so I can switch between my S2X and my Nexus 4 whenever I want. Again you can buy the template and the adapter combo online for $1.50.
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Wow thanks a lot I may just get a $10 SIM. By switching phones like this does it reset my device balance for potential future upgrades?
mbk17 said:
Wow thanks a lot I may just get a $10 SIM. By switching phones like this does it reset my device balance for potential future upgrades?
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I recently sold a metropcs andriod smartphone to an white man early today, he went to metropcs store and pay the $50 monthly bill to get the phone working. 2 hour later he called me and told me that metropcs internet is very slow and ask for his money back because he is very frustrated and angry. White man who is an AT&T iphone user and totally brainless about smartphone because the only phone he know how to used is a iphone. I told him no on the refund part, so he left some threatens voicemail that he going come to my house and do sh** to me, well he actually don't know where I live, he might go to metropcs store and get my address from them and come threatens me. Should I call the cops on his ass if he really do come and threatens me...lol..
Can anyone give me some inputs on this subject, the phone number that the white guy pay to activate is under my name, will he be able to obtain my information such as house address from metropcs? Will metropcs disclose my information to the white guy? if metropcs do disclose my information to the white guy and he came to my house to do whatever he say he was going to do to me then can I file a lawsuit and take metro to court for violating my right? I don't want to meet him again and give him a refund because he threatens me with some crazy voicemail..lol..
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I recently sold a metropcs andriod smartphone to an white man early today, he went to metropcs store and pay the $50 monthly bill to get the phone working. 2 hour later he called me and told me that metropcs internet is very slow and ask for his money back because he is very frustrated and angry. White man who is an AT&T iphone user and totally brainless about smartphone because the only phone he know how to used is a iphone. I told him no on the refund part, so he left some threatens voicemail that he going come to my house and do sh** to me, well he actually don't know where I live, he might go to metropcs store and get my address from them and come threatens me. Should I call the cops on his ass if he really do come and threatens me...lol..
Can anyone give me some inputs on this subject, the phone number that the white guy pay to activate is under my name, will he be able to obtain my information such as house address from metropcs? Will metropcs disclose my information to the white guy? if metropcs do disclose my information to the white guy and he came to my house to do whatever he say he was going to do to me then can I file a lawsuit and take metro to court for violating my right? I don't want to meet him again and give him a refund because he threatens me with some crazy voicemail..lol..
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dude, wtf? is this a serious post?
There should be no reason any carrier can activate a phone under someone else's identity unless they have your permission, account info, etc. Did you sell someone an active phone?
If you are truly concerned with this and this is a real statement, then call Metro and have them cancel the account. If it is under your name, then you should have no issues doing so. Then have them remove your information from this account. You may have to do this yourself, I sold a phone under Virgin mobile and I called them and had them remove my info from the account. They may ask you if you are sure, lol but just say yes...
Dont ever sell an active phone...Always delete all personal information from the phone before selling it and reset it back to stock...
cbucz24 said:
dude, wtf? is this a serious post?
There should be no reason any carrier can activate a phone under someone else's identity unless they have your permission, account info, etc. Did you sell someone an active phone?
If you are truly concerned with this and this is a real statement, then call Metro and have them cancel the account. If it is under your name, then you should have no issues doing so. Then have them remove your information from this account. You may have to do this yourself, I sold a phone under Virgin mobile and I called them and had them remove my info from the account. They may ask you if you are sure, lol but just say yes...
Dont ever sell an active phone...Always delete all personal information from the phone before selling it and reset it back to stock...
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The phone wasn't working, got disconnected for like a month, I got a new contract with T-Mobile with the s3, before I sold it to the guy I did do a reset to default, yea maybe I should give metropcs a call now and ask them to remove all my information on the account since I sold the phone to another party
brokensmile209 said:
The phone wasn't working, got disconnected for like a month, I got a new contract with T-Mobile with the s3, before I sold it to the guy I did do a reset to default, yea maybe I should give metropcs a call now and ask them to remove all my information on the account since I sold the phone to another party
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if its still in your name cancel and get refund lol jk yea call them and cancel it or jus have your info removed
brokensmile209 said:
I recently sold a metropcs andriod smartphone to an white man early today, he went to metropcs store and pay the $50 monthly bill to get the phone working. 2 hour later he called me and told me that metropcs internet is very slow and ask for his money back because he is very frustrated and angry. White man who is an AT&T iphone user and totally brainless about smartphone because the only phone he know how to used is a iphone. I told him no on the refund part, so he left some threatens voicemail that he going come to my house and do sh** to me, well he actually don't know where I live, he might go to metropcs store and get my address from them and come threatens me. Should I call the cops on his ass if he really do come and threatens me...lol..
Can anyone give me some inputs on this subject, the phone number that the white guy pay to activate is under my name, will he be able to obtain my information such as house address from metropcs? Will metropcs disclose my information to the white guy? if metropcs do disclose my information to the white guy and he came to my house to do whatever he say he was going to do to me then can I file a lawsuit and take metro to court for violating my right? I don't want to meet him again and give him a refund because he threatens me with some crazy voicemail..lol..
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White people...
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Hahahahaaa I live in redneck central
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Hahahahaaa I live in redneck central
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Actually I was thinking the OP should change "white people" to some other ethnicity to see if this pathetic story would still abide by XDA rules
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Hello everyone!
I just purchased a unlocked Oneplus 6T from a reputable company via Swappa. I received my phone, and immediately noticed when starting it that it had the T-Mobile splashscreen, and prompted to download 2 T-mobile apps at startup. Now, here is the catch. I'm using Google FI, and Google FI only supports the T-mobile carrier on Oneplus phones, so I can't switch carrier like I normally can on other Google Fi phones (eg my old Nexus 6P). I was under the impression that the phone I would receive would be the one directly from Oneplus (unlocked) and not a T-mobile that the company had unlocked themselves. Only one sim (which is actually fine, and I know you can buy the separate dual sim tray). The main concern is that my updates may come in slower (which is what I've read on the T-mobile vs Unlocked articles).
Is there ANY definite way of telling if the phone is truly unlocked? If I'm using Google Fi (which supports T-mobile anyways), and it's working, does that mean it's carrier unlocked?
I checked out the developer options and saw the OEM Unlocking (Allow the bootloader to be unlocked) is off (not activated).
I would really appreciate any help, because if I need to return this phone, I'd like to do it ASAP.
If I'm not mistaken, you will have more than the issue of replacement of the single tray for a dual one if you want to use multiple SIM cards. First, the stock TMOBILE firmware doesn't support this even with a dual SIM tray. Second is these TMobile branded phones only have one IMEI, so that even if you convert by flashing to the international version you'll still be SOL because of not having the second IMEI for the second SIM.
As for unlocking. Are you talking about carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked? There are hacks posted here that show how to do both, but once bootloader unlocked you won't be able to take anymore TMobile updates, because data stored in the internal storage partition gets wiped so the updates refuse to execute.
As to carrier unlocked, the easiest way to test is to insert a SIM from another company and see if the phone works. A carrier locked phone won't work on another carrier's SIM.
I hope this helps.
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If I'm not mistaken, you will have more than the issue of replacement of the single tray for a dual one if you want to use multiple SIM cards. First, the stock TMOBILE firmware doesn't support this even with a dual SIM tray. Second is these TMobile branded phones only have one IMEI, so that even if you convert by flashing to the international version you'll still be SOL because of not having the second IMEI for the second SIM.
As for unlocking. Are you talking about carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked? There are hacks posted here that show how to do both, but once bootloader unlocked you won't be able to take anymore TMobile updates, because data stored in the internal storage partition gets wiped so the updates refuse to execute.
As to carrier unlocked, the easiest way to test is to insert a SIM from another company and see if the phone works. A carrier locked phone won't work on another carrier's SIM.
I hope this helps.
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Converting to the international version will unlock the second sim capability, you just need to buy a dual SIM tray after that.
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Hello everyone!
I just purchased a unlocked Oneplus 6T from a reputable company via Swappa. I received my phone, and immediately noticed when starting it that it had the T-Mobile splashscreen, and prompted to download 2 T-mobile apps at startup. Now, here is the catch. I'm using Google FI, and Google FI only supports the T-mobile carrier on Oneplus phones, so I can't switch carrier like I normally can on other Google Fi phones (eg my old Nexus 6P). I was under the impression that the phone I would receive would be the one directly from Oneplus (unlocked) and not a T-mobile that the company had unlocked themselves. Only one sim (which is actually fine, and I know you can buy the separate dual sim tray). The main concern is that my updates may come in slower (which is what I've read on the T-mobile vs Unlocked articles).
Is there ANY definite way of telling if the phone is truly unlocked? If I'm using Google Fi (which supports T-mobile anyways), and it's working, does that mean it's carrier unlocked?
I checked out the developer options and saw the OEM Unlocking (Allow the bootloader to be unlocked) is off (not activated).
I would really appreciate any help, because if I need to return this phone, I'd like to do it ASAP.
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I would send the phone back and report them on Swappa. Unless the listing stated that it was a T-Mobile phone with SIM unlocked then you got taken advantage of.
I was trading comments with the seller on Swappa, and someone from the actual Swappa team jumped in and gave the dealer a lashing for selling carrier unlocked phones as Factory unlocked, told them it was against the rules and told them to make it right. It was pretty impressive. Still no reply. Sad thing is, the T-mobile version went on sale today brand new with authentic charger/cable/headphone adapter, which I just received some generic charger and cable, all for the same price I paid for a "mint" phone. Had I just waited a week, I could have just unlocked a new phone myself with authentic accessories. The phone that they sent me works fine for what I'm using it as, if they would send me some authentic accessories, I'd probably settle for that. I just hate that I'm being duped, as well as others. They have 53 more "factory unlocked" devices oneplus 6ts on sale now, so if anybody sees this and wants to buy one, I'd beware and know what you are getting into. Seller is pretty big, GM Deals.
If it is not exactly what was advertised, and the seller doesn't fix it promptly, leave negative review and send it back. Swappa and PayPal will find in your favor.
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Now I'm starting to think it's not even carrier unlocked. Got this with Oxygen Updater.
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Yeah, must be T-Mobile version. Return it.
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Swappa backs up their sales. If the person disappears they will likely get banned and swappa will work with you to make it right. Rarely have I had problems on there but the Oneplus devices are a mess on there. Basically the ONLY cue is that the IMEI is branded on the back for the TMO version and isn't for the version directly from OP. When I was shopping for a 7 Pro for a while I noticed a bunch of these mistakes or lack of attention to detail on the seller's part. Not surprised by this.
If you want to keep it, you can easily convert it to International like I have and use it as if it was from Oneplus. I don't use dual SIM though, but the trays are like 3 bucks.
You can go to the unlock app, which is actually in the settings I think and is not actually an app but don't quote me on that and see if it'll unlock for you. If it works, meaning it's paid off and stuff, it should unlock. If you are stuck calling TMO and wasting your time, I would send it back.
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Converting to the international version will unlock the second sim capability, you just need to buy a dual SIM tray after that.
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How can you use the second SIM when the device has only one IMEI? It would be impossible to use both SIMS simultaneously with only one IMEI. Being able to use only one at a time defeats the purpose of having dual SIM capability!
Having a device capable of using 2 SIMs, but only one IMEI, makes it a 2 SIM device, but not a dual SIM. A dual SIM handset is able to register on two networks simultaneously or have multiple numbers and accounts with the same network simultaneously, while a 2 SIM handset can only work on one at a time. There really isn't much of an advantage other than not having to change out SIMs when leaving one carrier's service area.
Hey guys, thanks for all the replies, I've learned a lot from this thread!
Thankfully they asked if I wanted a refund, and I told them yes considering it was not exactly what I paid for. They haven't replied back, but I'm sure they will today with instructions. They only reply once a day, the same time of the day, every time lol.
I already bought another off of swappa from an individual who confirmed it's what I want, provided plenty of pictures, as well all original items and accessories, packaging, and like 5 cases for cheaper than my other purchase. Hopefully that refund comes in next week hahaha.