I unlocked my phone and put in my simcard from T-mobile and the phone says that the network is locked and to put in the unlock code. What the heck is the unlock code. Isn't it usually something easy like 12345.
whodatfever said:
I unlocked my phone and put in my simcard from T-mobile and the phone says that the network is locked and to put in the unlock code. What the heck is the unlock code. Isn't it usually something easy like 12345.
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No, it is not usually easy. If you did unlock your phone, then it would not be locked to the network - that is, after all, the actual definition of unlock.
Try searching on unlock - or just look up at that sticky atop this forum. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293665
Follow the link about and use at your own risks.
whodatfever said:
I unlocked my phone and put in my simcard from T-mobile and the phone says that the network is locked and to put in the unlock code. What the heck is the unlock code. Isn't it usually something easy like 12345.
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I called cingular and got my unlocking code for my 8525 but I don't know how to use it. Anyone know the steps?
Jafo said:
I called cingular and got my unlocking code for my 8525 but I don't know how to use it. Anyone know the steps?
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why didn't you ask cingular when you called them??
i suppose if you insert a sim card from another company, a device will ask you for an unlock code.
Unlock Procedure
On devices I've used in the past:
Insert non-Cingular SIM into the device
Turn on device
Enter code when asked for it
Use unlocked device
If you don't have a non-Cingular SIM you wish to use you'll gain nothing from unlocking the device.
kogir said:
On devices I've used in the past:
Insert non-Cingular SIM into the device
Turn on device
Enter code when asked for it
Use unlocked device
If you don't have a non-Cingular SIM you wish to use you'll gain nothing from unlocking the device.
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Thanks for the help
I called cingular and I got the same instructions that KOGIR posted So that should work.
kogir said:
On devices I've used in the past:
Insert non-Cingular SIM into the device
Turn on device
Enter code when asked for it
Use unlocked device
If you don't have a non-Cingular SIM you wish to use you'll gain nothing from unlocking the device.
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I travel a lot internationally for work...does this mean you have to enter this code with each sim card?.
I know on my samsung t809...there are a unique sequence of buttons you enter to get into the maintance screen...this will unlock permanently.
Will updating or debranding or modding xperia x10 unlock the phone, it was locked to Rogers Canada but I unlocked it recently with an unlock code? It is running 1.6, any advantage of debranding or updating to 2.1 is enough for now. Thanks
No, the only way to unlock the phone is through an unlock code. debranding simply takes the branded bootscreen off, and allows you to have generic firmware, so that when ota uodates roll out, you don't have restrictions imposed on them by your carrier (or the carrier the firmware was through rather).
fiscidtox said:
No, the only way to unlock the phone is through an unlock code. debranding simply takes the branded bootscreen off, and allows you to have generic firmware, so that when ota uodates roll out, you don't have restrictions imposed on them by your carrier (or the carrier the firmware was through rather).
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sorry, i meant will it lock the phone. i have already unlocked it using code
technoguyy said:
sorry, i meant will it lock the phone. i have already unlocked it using code
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technoguyy said:
Will updating or debranding or modding xperia x10 unlock the phone, it was locked to Rogers Canada but I unlocked it recently with an unlock code? It is running 1.6, any advantage of debranding or updating to 2.1 is enough for now. Thanks
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No, see original thread here.
batman_112 said:
Hi All,
There have been many confused members (especially the noobs) who do not understand the difference between unlocking and debranding so I wanted to start this thread to clarify this matter once and for all.
Debranding/Flashing: : This is when you flash some firmware other than your original operator's FW. For example, if you have an AT&T or O2 branded X10, when you flash/debrand generic fw (or any other fw of your choosing) you simply get rid of the "branded" software pre-loaded on your phone. Hence, the term "de-branding". This does not mean that your phone is unlocked. You will still have to use your original operator's SIM card, like AT&T or O2, to use your phone EVEN AFTER flashing/debranding your handset.
Unlocking: This is when you "network unlock" your phone and are able to use it with any GSM operator you choose other than your original operator. For example, you have an AT&T or O2 branded X10 and you want to use it on T-Mobile US or UK, can you do that after simply flashing/debranding? The answer is NO. Why? Because your phone still requires a special code to be entered before it becomes network unlocked. For further reading, please go here.
FAQs:
1. If I flash to generic firmware using Bin4ry's flash tool, will I unlock my phone?
No, you will simply debrand your phone but, you will still need to get the unlock code.
2. If I debrand my phone and then unlock it but, I would like to go back to my original branded firmware, will my phone become re-locked to that network again?
No, once you unlock your phone, it will remain that way no matter what firmware you flash in the future.
3. How do I know if my phone is network unlocked?
The simple way is to pop in another operator's SIM card, for example you have an AT&T branded X10a, then you can use a T-Mobile SIM card. If your phone reboots and you do not get a "enter code" screen and you see that you are connected to the T-Mobile network then your phone is network unlocked and can be used with any GSM operator.
Another way is to go into the hidden service menu. In the lock screen (the one with the swype animation) press the following sequence of buttons (Home, Back, Back, Home, Back, Home, Home, Back). If you are on 1.6 replace Home with Menu. Then go to service info --> SIM lock. In the top line, if you find this [X] Network 10, then your phone is locked. If you find this [ ] Network 10, then your phone is unlocked.
4. How can I get my unlock code?
There are a few sites from which people were successful in getting their unlock codes like MobileInCanada and CellUnlocker. There is also a thread by Xda-member "Lancez" here who can provide unlock codes for a fee. Currently, there is no known method of unlocking your phone for free.
I hope I have clarified this matter for everyone.
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Hi,
SIM Unlocking is handled in Odia's SIM Unlock thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
The easiest way is to use Chainfire's "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" app.
You can use the following code to check if your device is locked:
*#7465625#
In my case it had only the first "network" lock.
Unfortunately the "Unlock" code provided by the app did not work and the message was "unsuccessful".
Thus I have put the "Unfreeze" code and the message was "unsuccessful" too.
Finally I have put the "Unlock" code again and now the message was "successful".
It looks like some carriers "freeze" their device beforehand, so that "Unfreeze" and "Unlock" codes are necessary.
Happy unlocking.
if you can get the unlock and unfreeze codes THIS WORKS A TREAT
THANKS Im now free of O2
what the heck this method worked for me.. and its O2 i mean it was locked to O2 and i brought it in sweden it gave me unlock code and unfreeze code i tried unlock code like twice without avail and after i used unfreeze code (unsuccessful) i tried unlock code again (unsuccessful) but its unlocked.. now i am confused why did it said unsuccessful but its unlocked .. well why should i whine it worked so you're looking at a happy dude cheers
p.s You got thanks from me buddy d.s
i recently bought a used N10 from ebay and while i checked the IMEI on tmobiles site (its clean), its sim locked.
i used @Paula2707cq awesome debloat script and was able to toggle the OEM unlock. i got the key and sent for the bootloader unlock token and hope to get it soon but i now have a question.
will unlocking the bootloader get rid of the sim lock? if not, do i have to go through tmo? i tried the phone with my mint mobile sim card and everything works but im going to wait to see if i can unlock the bootloader or im going to send the phone back. thanks for any and all help.
droidbot1337 said:
i recently bought a used N10 from ebay and while i checked the IMEI on tmobiles site (its clean), its sim locked.
i used @Paula2707cq awesome debloat script and was able to toggle the OEM unlock. i got the key and sent for the bootloader unlock token and hope to get it soon but i now have a question.
will unlocking the bootloader get rid of the sim lock? if not, do i have to go through tmo? i tried the phone with my mint mobile sim card and everything works but im going to wait to see if i can unlock the bootloader or im going to send the phone back. thanks for any and all help.
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Simlock means the phone is locked to the network (tmo)..try what i said in other response
Even it's unlocked it wouldn't work on AT&T, a locked TMo phone(not Metro's) will work on TMo and it's MVNO just fine.
I am coming from a OP8T. would i be able to unlock my bootloader without having to have them unlock it? I dont care about removing it from the network.
cammykool said:
I am coming from a OP8T. would i be able to unlock my bootloader without having to have them unlock it? I dont care about removing it from the network.
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You have to get the sim unlocked. Once that's unlocked, the option to unlock the bootloader is available.
There is already a thread on this subject.
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