T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 phone that I'm trying to unlock myself. Looked through these pages and couldn't find a thread about it. Can someone link me please?
Unlock?
Root or SIM unlock?
*Detection* said:
Unlock?
Root or SIM unlock?
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SIM unlock. I want to use it on another carrier
Called your carrier and asked for the unlock code?
Some do it for free if you've owned the phone for a while
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Called your carrier and asked for the unlock code?
Some do it for free if you've owned the phone for a while
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The device isn't mine originally. I bought it off someone in hopes I could unlock it. I tried calling T-Mobile but they requested the original owner to talk to instead. I've been trying to get the O.G owner to do it herself but she's been dragging her feet on it so I thought I'd try to do it myself instead on waiting on her
Other than paid services you can buy online, I'm not aware of any free methods, (Never gone looking for them though)
I'd call T-Mobile again, and say that you bought the phone from a 2nd hand shop, you don't know who the previous owner is etc
*Detection* said:
Other than paid services you can buy online, I'm not aware of any free methods, (Never gone looking for them though)
I'd call T-Mobile again, and say that you bought the phone from a 2nd hand shop, you don't know who the previous owner is etc
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Good idea, gonna try that now
knightkilla said:
Good idea, gonna try that now
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Welp I got screwed. Called T-Mobile and found out that it was blocked due to non-payment on the device. Great.
Bad luck man, if it was through eBay / Paypal, try get in touch with the seller and get a refund / open a case against them if they say no
I`ll keep my eyes open for anything that might help and post it here
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I've got a Motorola Flipout locked to Orange UK. I tried everything to get it unlocked but without success. I tried several unlock code services but their codes all didn't work. Then I bought a X-SIM IV unlock sim-card which is placed between the sim-card and the phone. The phone then didn't ask for an unlock code but I could not register anymore into the network.
Is there any other solution to unlock the phone? Maybe there is a software solution like for the Samsung Galaxy S?
onstom said:
I've got a Motorola Flipout locked to Orange UK. I tried everything to get it unlocked but without success. I tried several unlock code services but their codes all didn't work. Then I bought a X-SIM IV unlock sim-card which is placed between the sim-card and the phone. The phone then didn't ask for an unlock code but I could not register anymore into the network.
Is there any other solution to unlock the phone? Maybe there is a software solution like for the Samsung Galaxy S?
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I searched around some for you, and all I found was sites where you'd have to pay about $10 to get a code... not sure if there is any other way right now
I've tried two companies who've both given me the same unlock codes which don't work!! not good! Will report back if I find a solution.
onstom said:
I've got a Motorola Flipout locked to Orange UK. I tried everything to get it unlocked but without success. I tried several unlock code services but their codes all didn't work. Then I bought a X-SIM IV unlock sim-card which is placed between the sim-card and the phone. The phone then didn't ask for an unlock code but I could not register anymore into the network.
Is there any other solution to unlock the phone? Maybe there is a software solution like for the Samsung Galaxy S?
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Glad you posted this, I'm thinking about getting the flipout from orange uk but I want to use my t mobile sim. What have orange said about an unlock code for it?
Orange wants you to be a customer for at least 3 month to get an unlock code from them (see help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/474187).
onstom said:
Orange wants you to be a customer for at least 3 month to get an unlock code from them (see help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/474187).
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Wow. 3 months is a long wait. I might have to consider buying a sim free handset.
The unlock code companies on the internet usually get a new database on a regular basis (not sure how regular) to accommodate new handsets it could be worth emailing them to see when a working code may be available.
any luck on finding a service to unlock this phone yet
every site i find seems dodgy
Tiger33 said:
any luck on finding a service to unlock this phone yet
every site i find seems dodgy
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Yeah, I don't think there's a really good, reputable site yet, just looked myself
theimpaler747 said:
Yeah, I don't think there's a really good, reputable site yet, just looked myself
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yeah seems so :-(
very strange...
thought it would have been a siple remote unlock :-(
Tiger33 said:
yeah seems so :-(
very strange...
thought it would have been a siple remote unlock :-(
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If I find something I'll certainly let everyone know!
theimpaler747 said:
If I find something I'll certainly let everyone know!
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i need to get this unlocked just bought one from orange they gave me £30 discount as i am a payandgo customer already £149,99 with the topup all in.
Ive tried two methods
1) requesting codes (two of) from World-unlock.net
2) taking it to a shop in Coventry (UK)
Neither have worked
Still looking around
has anyone tried direct motorola codes?
Has anyone tried this one yet http://www.foneszone.co.uk/unlock_form/Motorola/Flipout.php
please if you have already tried then i wont bother.
Yes, foneszone.co.uk was the first I tried but the code they sent didn't work.
onstom said:
Yes, foneszone.co.uk was the first I tried but the code they sent didn't work.
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Snap they just sent me a email saying that they couldnt even find the code so getting a refund. orange are useless they wanted me to wait three months before i can unlock even thogh i have been a loyail customer for many years and the sales person was a stuborn .anker. oh well the search goes on for a working unlock.
Just seen this on ebay gonna give it a try got nothing to loose £2.99
MOD EDIT: Ebay Links
UPDATE this could be the unlocking code we have been looking for still waiting for code but it looks promising and it is a new item on ebay for the flipout they know there is a demand for this phone to be unlocked its cheap enough i will report back as to if it works as soon as i recieve the unlock code.
jutley said:
Just seen this on ebay gonna give it a try got nothing to loose £2.99
MOD EDIT: Ebay Links
UPDATE this could be the unlocking code we have been looking for still waiting for code but it looks promising and it is a new item on ebay for the flipout they know there is a demand for this phone to be unlocked its cheap enough i will report back as to if it works as soon as i receive the unlock code.
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Hi there,
.. wondering if the ebay link ( unlock solution) you followed worked for your Flipout?
I actually got an ismart sim and carefully filed the chip down to slip into the sim slot but still too big to fit inthere
Can you kindly PM me the ebay link as I cannot follow it from your posting.
Many thanks
firsy sorry mods for posting ebay link should of known better and second it doesnt work motorola dont have the updated codes yet they will let me know when they do and i will let people know here so at the moment there is no way to unlock still.
spotted this unlock solution on the bay Item number: 230552565930
Can unlock SGH-i337 from at&t to another operators? if can please show me really worked methods
Have you Googled it?
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i cant googled this
Yes you can. Its simple.
Wayne Tech Nexus
zelendel said:
Yes you can. Its simple.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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so funny and so smart dont giving simple answer.... omg...
aratta said:
so funny and so smart dont giving simple answer.... omg...
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What I meant was that you can google this easy enough. This is NOT a support forum.
im googled and find only http://www.cellunlocker.net/ but any other information about working unlock codes and where i can get it, that why i decided to ask here.....
aratta said:
im googled and find only http://www.cellunlocker.net/ but any other information about working unlock codes and where i can get it, that why i decided to ask here.....
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Your best bet is to get it from the orignal carrier. Other then that you can pay a few places to get the code and sometimes they will have it. But remember that it is illegal now without the carriers permission.
zelendel said:
Your best bet is to get it from the orignal carrier. Other then that you can pay a few places to get the code and sometimes they will have it. But remember that it is illegal now without the carriers permission.
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i need to know for a 100 % can i unlock att phone or not, that general problem of this theme
aratta said:
i need to know for a 100 % can i unlock att phone or not, that general problem of this theme
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Can it be done? Yes. The only 100% way is to get the unlock from the carrier. Any GSM phone CAN be unlocked. Some research would have told you that. What does a theme have to do with it?
zelendel said:
The only 100% way is to get the unlock from the carrier
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att gives unlock codes for locked galaxy s4???????
aratta said:
att gives unlock codes for locked galaxy s4???????
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Did you even research carrier lock/unlocks at all? This has been covered hundreds of times in this forum alone.
Wayne Tech Nexus
yes im unlocked lg nitro hd from att and sony xperia ion from another web sites whoo sold unlcok codes, but i waited with sony ion for unlock code more that 2-3 months, dont want the same situation with galaxy s4
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so funny and so smart dont giving simple answer.... omg...
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I think what he was trying to do is teach you how to fish for yourself...... instead of just giving you a fish. This way you can find your own answers and do some reading and learn while doing so. Most of the devs on XDA get frustrated because people do not try to get their own answers and just want someone to figure it out for them instead. These usually are the people who brick their phones and don't know how to fix them. Then they post here about how urgent it is and need someone to help them un brick their phones. I have seen this so many times here......
I was contemplating purchasing a phone from a seller on craigslist. I am an AT&T customer and my account is in good standing. I called from my ATT phone and connected with a customer service representative. After about 2 minutes of establishing rapport and explaining that this phone would be for my wife for mother's day and I wanted to be certain it wasn't reported stolen. I also explained that we will be traveling in the next month to go to Cambodia. She said no problem, and I received a text with the unlock code. Total time on the phone was under 3 minutes.
if you pay full price for the phone from a carrier (meaning the off contract price), they are legally obligated to provide you the unlock code. if you didn't you have to use a website's services
thanks!
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i had the s3 for att unlocked yesterday i sold my s3 to get the s4,call and say you want the network sim unlock code they will ask for imei and then youll wait while they search to make sure its not stolen or blacklisted and if its fine they give you code and instructions how to do it ,but idk if they will for the s4 just yet,had it unlocked for tmo
Why not unlock the phone for free with the hidden menu option?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
ATT sucks
I fought with them for hours to get an unlock code and they told me i had to cancel my contract and pay the fee to get the code. I canceled my contract and fought with them until they credited my fee and they said in 24hrs you can have an unlock code fromt he protal on ATT.com. I waited and tried and tried and tried and it didnt work they said it couldnt be unlocked at this time.. So i called them back and after about 45minutes on the phone with another rep he said that they told me bad information and you need to fully complete your contract to be able to get an unlock code then offered to start me back up and give me a free month. Thats not what i wanted because im goign to tmobile for a pay as you go plan but in the end, ATT screwed me and then kept going on about how it wasnt their fault but it was and they werent going to do anyhting about giving me an unlock code. Now im using Unlock-Code-World.com and they are taking forever to give me a code and probably wont even work anyway because they replied for me information saying they could crack it with what i had given them. Unfortunately the free way also doesnt work anymore because they locked it down in 4.3 or even the mf3 in 4.2.2 but who knows, it doesnt work.
Hi, I just bought an S4 off of kijiji (canadian equivalent of Craigslist) and I have some major problems.
When I put my sim in it says "not registered on network"
I looked up the imei and it seems clean according to (http://sndeep.info/en)
The guy is still in contact with me and this is his story, he went somewhere to get it unlocked but hours before he sold it to me he upgraded the firmware so the unlock went away.
I have a few basic questions.
1. How can I tell what company this phone is locked to?
2. What message do you get if you were to put a sim card for a company that your phone isn't locked to?
iBillz said:
Hi, I just bought an S4 off of kijiji (canadian equivalent of Craigslist) and I have some major problems.
When I put my sim in it says "not registered on network"
I looked up the imei and it seems clean according to (http://sndeep.info/en)
The guy is still in contact with me and this is his story, he went somewhere to get it unlocked but hours before he sold it to me he upgraded the firmware so the unlock went away.
I have a few basic questions.
1. How can I tell what company this phone is locked to?
2. What message do you get if you were to put a sim card for a company that your phone isn't locked to?
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Idk, the answers to your questions. But I do know that upgrading the firmware will not re-lock the phone. I think he's bs'ing you
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iBillz said:
Hi, I just bought an S4 off of kijiji (canadian equivalent of Craigslist) and I have some major problems.
When I put my sim in it says "not registered on network"
I looked up the imei and it seems clean according to (http://sndeep.info/en)
The guy is still in contact with me and this is his story, he went somewhere to get it unlocked but hours before he sold it to me he upgraded the firmware so the unlock went away.
I have a few basic questions.
1. How can I tell what company this phone is locked to?
2. What message do you get if you were to put a sim card for a company that your phone isn't locked to?
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Craigslist is a good place to buy a phone but when buying phones on Craigslist (which I have done many times)
I always TEST the phone first with my sim chip before shelling out the bucks!
It's not that difficult to do and it avoids this kind and other kinds of issues.
The other guy @jd1639 is right, flashing new or different firmware has nothing to do with locking or unlocking the phone.
Good luck!
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Idk, the answers to your questions. But I do know that upgrading the firmware will not re-lock the phone. I think he's bs'ing you
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There's no type of unlock that is temporary and will go away when you upgrade?
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There's no type of unlock that is temporary and will go away when you upgrade?
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There is no temporary unlock which I am aware of, never heard or seen such a thing.
Unlocking phones is not a software/firmware related or dependent issue.
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Craigslist is a good place to buy a phone but when buying phones on Craigslist (which I have done many times)
I always TEST the phone first with my sim chip before shelling out the bucks!
It's not that difficult to do and it avoids these kind and other kind of issues.
The other guy @jd1639 is right, flashing new or different firmware has nothing to do with locking or unlocking the phone.
Good luck!
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I had a nanosim it wouldn't fit so I trusted him. Biggest mistake I made. but I mean I don't mind unlocking it it's not that expensive
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iBillz said:
I had a nanosim it wouldn't fit so I trusted him. Biggest mistake I made. but I mean I don't mind unlocking it it's not that expensive
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You are right, if you don't mind, why should I mind! LOL
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You are right, if you don't mind, why should I mind! LOL
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Do you know anyway to tell if an IMEI is blacklisted?
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iBillz said:
Do you know anyway to tell if an IMEI is blacklisted?
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Sure, that's easy to do...
Just go to this Swappa link: http://swappa.com/esn
Then carefully type in your IMEI numbers and you will find out instantly.....
Good luck!
(clicking the THANKS button is FREE and it takes less time than typing"thank you")
Was artiech
upgrading will not get rid of sim lock
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There is no temporary unlock which I am aware of, never heard or seen such a thing.
Unlocking phones is not a software/firmware related or dependent issue.
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Only on iphones.
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Hey guys,
i got this legit t-mo gs7e which came for free through this promotional agency. it is clearly branded as t-mobile and only works with t-mobile US sim card, but t-mo hotline keeps saying it is not a t-mobile phone. longer description in this thread which i accidentally posted in the GS7normal section: (i asked for the thread to be moved over here to avoid double post but nothing happened)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/help/unlockable-t-mobile-s7-edge-t3572986
will this new root help me making any use of this phone or do i have to just buy a new one? i been on the hotlines for about 3 weeks now and about to give up and just try to sell it and buy something else, so you people are really my last resort.
also willing to tip if someone can guide me through the process.
definately a legit, not-blocked, paid-off phone, just nobody can remove the sim-lock and i need to use it both in foreign countries and on diff networks in the US.
thanks in advance,
b
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Hey guys,
thanks in advance,
b
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Read this - maybe help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/unlocked-sm-g935t-t-mobile-t3487667
Is it a G935T?
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Is it a G935T?
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yes, G935TUVU4BQB1
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Read this - maybe help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/unlocked-sm-g935t-t-mobile-t3487667
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thanks, i read through this before, but 1) the thread is actually mad old and not for nougat firmware and 2) it seems like nobody was able to actually remove the sim-lock with this, just remove the bloatware etc.
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thanks, i read through this before, but 1) the thread is actually mad old and not for nougat firmware and 2) it seems like nobody was able to actually remove the sim-lock with this, just remove the bloatware etc.
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I don't think there is any hack or anything to sim unlock the phone. I believe it hinges on getting your imei into the tmo database, or using a paid service. Check this post and maybe try and contact that TMobile rep: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/unlocking-sim-tmobile-t3241032/post65795953
It will not help you unlock the sim lock.
I have been watching your comments since your firdt post about yiur phone and i hate to say it but i think you are going to have to use a pay service.
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thanks guys, pretty sure a paid service won't be able to unlock it, that thread yrrch mentioned also has a couple people in it w similar phones where the paid ones didn't help.. but i'll def try call that higher level t-mo rep that is mentioned in there. it is one of these "partner purchase" programs i believe.
edit: matter of fact i reached out to unlockradar.com couple days ago, they can't unlock it either.
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thanks guys, pretty sure a paid service won't be able to unlock it, that thread yrrch mentioned also has a couple people in it w similar phones where the paid ones didn't help.. but i'll def try call that higher level t-mo rep that is mentioned in there. it is one of these "partner purchase" programs i believe.
edit: matter of fact i reached out to unlockradar.com couple days ago, they can't unlock it either.
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Yeah, I guess a paid service requires that your phone be registered in the carrier's database. Then if the unlock app doesn't work, you could choose to pay. So hopefully you can reach that woman and have her help! Good luck and keep us posted
OK, so I have a question. I'm Trying to move from t-mobile to Verizon but I'm trying to keep my same phone. So no matter what I do im better off getting a new phone?
To unlock that device you'll need to find a store that has the equipment to do it. There are boxes out there that unlock immediately through a connected cable.
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To unlock that device you'll need to find a store that has the equipment to do it. There are boxes out there that unlock immediately through a connected cable.
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Are you sure of this statement ? I've read that T-Mobile App SIM lock is impossible to hack.
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Are you sure of this statement ? I've read that T-Mobile App SIM lock is impossible to hack.
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The models that have unlock device apps can only be unlocked (Tmobile metropcs possibly others?) will have to be unlocked thru the app (AFAIK) other models (certain models, which vary accordingly) can be unlocked instantly thru cable.
Now, is it "impossible to hack"? I dunno? I don't think anything is impossible to hack.... (don't read into that, I'm not saying it's been done, I'm merely making a statement that's all)
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
I believe the device was purchased from Samsung.com and only those devices are not recognized by T-Mobile unlock app.. I heard that you've to call T-Mobile business support instead of technical support for this issue.. I had the same wth an S7 and was discussing in S7 forums
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Currently using the AT&T variant with Cricket. The Cricket service is TERRIBLE in my area. But Metro/TMo is strong. Got the phone through a trade and it seems there's a balance from the previous owner so AT&T DOESN'T want to unlock it through their unlock site. Any word on legit unlocking services? Like, put in the IMEI and pay $25 or so for an unlock code when I slap a Metro PCS sim into the phone? There's cellunlocker and unlockradar etc but just curious who has experience with a legit unlocking service online? Thanks.
Thanks for the link! I found one on eBay for $13 that worked like a charm! Back on metro and back in business. Thanks again.
Soooooo much better.
I know it's late, but I bought a second hand S8 AT&T that was also with a debt (previous owner didn't mention it on the listing) and doctorsim.com managed to unlock it anyways
Just for future reference
Thanks! Yeah I may be getting an ATT S7 (found a good deal) for my gf for Christmas so that's a good tip.
I would like to help too if any one need unlock
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Currently using the AT&T variant with Cricket. The Cricket service is TERRIBLE in my area. But Metro/TMo is strong. Got the phone through a trade and it seems there's a balance from the previous owner so AT&T DOESN'T want to unlock it through their unlock site. Any word on legit unlocking services? Like, put in the IMEI and pay $25 or so for an unlock code when I slap a Metro PCS sim into the phone? There's cellunlocker and unlockradar etc but just curious who has experience with a legit unlocking service online? Thanks.
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I used Unlock Radar and It took 2 days to get my Unlock code.
Bitzu said:
Just spent 22$ and worth it. Got the code, inserted the code when the phone asked for it, and that's all. My phone is now unlocked. Found this article on google about how to do it myself:
https://medium.com/@floring.plesa/how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s8-or-s8-plus-661ca2612c73
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unlock codes no need to pay for it check my signature for more info
Yes $22 is a little expensive though prices change i guess. I used attunlocker.us for samsung At&t codes. I did not find any free codes so I will PM you.
instrumentaly said:
unlock codes no need to pay for it check my signature for more info
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instrumentaly said:
I would like to help too if any one need unlock
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can you help me unlock my Dream 5G