[Q] Unlocking the LG Thrive - Optimus One, P500, V General

Can someone recommend a good site to unlock this phone for use with other carriers?

hey does this phone support google navigation?

samven582 said:
hey does this phone support google navigation?
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This cell phone comes with google navigation

Anomaly said:
Can someone recommend a good site to unlock this phone for use with other carriers?
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Hi buy it from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250821375786

This actually works.
Was a little nervous during the 2 hours it took the guy to send me the code to my email, but it worked like a charm.

Free
Don't pay for this... Unlocking the LG Thrive is free and is fully explained here:
http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/LG/Thrive/

still not free. Link on site takes you to an ordering page where you have to purchase an unlock code.
Is there really no way to unlock this phone without paying for an unlock code?
was given this phone and I would like to use it as a back up phone as my Mytouch 4g is down for repairs.

If I'm not mistaken, flashing a custom rom will unlock the phone from AT&T as long as the SIM card isn't locked to the phone. If the SIM is locked to the phone, just call AT&T and ask them to remove the lock then flash a custom rom.
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Unlock HTC HERO

hi i am new to the forum and the phone
can tell me how to unlock the HERO to all networks?:
Thanks In advance
qasi said:
hi i am new to the forum and the phone
can tell me how to unlock the HERO to all networks?:
Thanks In advance
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You need to but an unlock code. Put a different network sim in the phone, it will ask for the code, put it in, done!
ddotpatel said:
You need to but an unlock code. Put a different network sim in the phone, it will ask for the code, put it in, done!
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cn you get the code for free?
who can i get it from?
Thanks in advance
You need to BUY an unlock code sorry. ... and No,... No free methods that I know of.
There are lots of websites around, I have never used one though.
I use a £3 turbo sim, works brilliantly, lets me use my O2-UK SIM in my Orange network locked handset with no problems.
ddotpatel said:
You need to BUY an unlock code sorry. ... and No,... No free methods that I know of.
There are lots of websites around, I have never used one though.
I use a £3 turbo sim, works brilliantly, lets me use my O2-UK SIM in my Orange network locked handset with no problems.
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thanks for the help!!!
what can i do to make my HTC hero better?
i have recently purchased the Phone
what have i missed out on?
Thanks in advance !!!
qasi said:
thanks for the help!!!
what can i do to make my HTC hero better?
i have recently purchased the Phone
what have i missed out on?
Thanks in advance !!!
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No problems.
1st thing I would do is get AmonRa's custom recovery installed. Then you will be able to change ROMs when ever you want.
Follow BTDAG's guide in my signature, read the whole thing through including the FAQ at the bottom,... then start playing!!!!
ddotpatel said:
You need to BUY an unlock code sorry. ... and No,... No free methods that I know of.
There are lots of websites around, I have never used one though.
I use a £3 turbo sim, works brilliantly, lets me use my O2-UK SIM in my Orange network locked handset with no problems.
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hey sorry but u said u used a 3 quid turbo sim?? if i didnt misunderstand it u had your phone locked to orange?? do you mind pm-ing me the site u used for the code? i have an orange locked htc hero as well and am going overseas in the next 2 weeks..i called orange and they said they would send me the code but that was like months ago. thanks
nicknyhk said:
hey sorry but u said u used a 3 quid turbo sim?? if i didnt misunderstand it u had your phone locked to orange?? do you mind pm-ing me the site u used for the code? i have an orange locked htc hero as well and am going overseas in the next 2 weeks..i called orange and they said they would send me the code but that was like months ago. thanks
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Yeah its locked to Orange. A turbosim is something that you stick to your own simcard, it then tricks the phone into thinking its using the network it was intended for. I got mine from good 'ol ebay.
Search for turbo sim or rebel sim
To Unlock it from Network Lock,you can use the Unlock code.............To get the Unlock code you can reach the site Onlinegsmunlock.com and get the code and Unlock it...Then You can use with any GSM Network Sim card....
My phone was locked to t-mobile, and i needed it unlocked...
Went to a local service, i payed 12 euros for unlocking (not with codes) ...
I not sure how those guys unlocked it, but i know they used a jtag and maybe used a hboot that obviously skips the "locking" security Don't know for sure (they didn't disassembled the phone for soldering pins and stuff the screws are still with the "void" sticker)
You can get an unlock code for a reasonable price at this site:
simunlocks . com
HTC uses database with codes, so there is no miss and hit.
Thanks

[Q] Unlock the HTC aria from AT&T

is there a way to unlock this device from AT&T carier to any GSM without buying a code from the offered sites??? maybe some playing with the boot or something...
As of yet I don't think there has been anything on this method of unlocking. There is another thread here about unlocking the phone, but I can't link it right now. Pretty much all I can say is wait and see what happens. I think we might be stuck for the next couple months untilled at&t decides they want to let us unlock the phone.
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meir3420 said:
is there a way to unlock this device from AT&T carier to any GSM without buying a code from the offered sites??? maybe some playing with the boot or something...
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I bought an unlock code from an Ebay seller blowfish06. Worked like a charm.
Gorilla800lbs said:
I bought an unlock code from an Ebay seller blowfish06. Worked like a charm.
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Did his $10 code work or did you have to use the upgraded, more expensive service? Thanks a lot. I'm currently having all sorts of issues trying to unlock my phone from eBay.
The $10 code worked right off the bat. I paid for the item, and got the code in my email in 10 minutes. Plugged in a decrepit SIM from my trip to Singapore, and the phone came up with the SIM unlock prompt. The code was accepted with no issues.
Gorilla800lbs said:
The $10 code worked right off the bat. I paid for the item, and got the code in my email in 10 minutes. Plugged in a decrepit SIM from my trip to Singapore, and the phone came up with the SIM unlock prompt. The code was accepted with no issues.
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Ah, thanks. I guess mine is just in that 1% that cannot be found in the normal database. Guess my only option is to pay for the expensive unlock... bah.
What Excatly does unlocking the HTC Aria do?
What does buying this unlock code do for the HTC Aria, what benifits would a user gain from this? Would i be able to change my boot screen, cause i would love to do that
It'll allow you to use the phone on a non-AT&T network. I'm trying to get mine on T-Mobile, to be specific.
@chaley80 - What you're looking for is referred to as "rooting" the phone. Basically, you need to have superuser access to the phone, to allow you to modify things like the boot animations. There are instructions on here. Its very easy with Revoked. All this type of unlocking does, is what shirleeey said, just allow you to use it on foreign GSM cell networks.
after a few months you can call up at&t and ask them for the unlock code, they have to give it to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730028
vonsamurai said:
after a few months you can call up at&t and ask them for the unlock code, they have to give it to you
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That's true if you are an AT&T customer, but if you're like me, I've never had my Aria on the AT&T network so I had to Sim unlock it as soon as I got it, over a year ago Cheers.
Going along with unlocking it, would it be possible to use the Aria SIM free? E.G. with just the basic functions, no cell radio, but it should still be able to connect to your home wi-fi. Almost like an android ipod touch in a sense. I think that'd be pretty cool.
rawrv42 said:
Going along with unlocking it, would it be possible to use the Aria SIM free? E.G. with just the basic functions, no cell radio, but it should still be able to connect to your home wi-fi. Almost like an android ipod touch in a sense. I think that'd be pretty cool.
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Yes, you can do that with any Android phone.
drumist said:
Yes, you can do that with any Android phone.
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Seriously? How? You sir just made my day.
I apologize for deviating a little, but now my curiosity has been sparked~~
rawrv42 said:
Seriously? How? You sir just made my day.
I apologize for deviating a little, but now my curiosity has been sparked~~
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Just turn the phone on without a SIM card inside it.
If you're on a stock ROM it'll need to be activated with one first.
Then after it's activated you can leave the SIM out as long as you don't wipe data/factory reset
Let me rephrase that slightly, would there be any way to get rid of the "insert SIM" message?
@WinSuk: I'm running CM7. (Going to try your CM9 as soon as headphones work. Excellent job BTW )
I knew that I could take out my SIM card and my phone would still work, just wasn't sure to what extent. I figured there was something I would have to flash or other.
Thanks for your time,
~Vrawr
rawrv42 said:
Let me rephrase that slightly, would there be any way to get rid of the "insert SIM" message?
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Sorry for the confusion. I don't know if you can hide that message, but the phone otherwise is not limited in any way.
drumist said:
Sorry for the confusion. I don't know if you can hide that message, but the phone otherwise is not limited in any way.
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It's chill. I see; I did do some browsing around, but there was no specific way to hide the message... at least none that I could find.
I'll be getting a new phone in a few months, but still wanted to keep my Aria to mess around with, hence my question.
Once again, thanks for your time,
~Vrawr

{Unlock?} Unlock Atrix 4G

Anyway to unlock the Motorola atrix 4g
Im getting one sent to me (im in canada), but not sure if unlocking will be easy (via codes, etc..)
Ill donate 10$ to anyone who figures a solution
( i know galaxy S, and HTC desire HD for example had solutions where you can unlock them by simple hacks, but if someone knows a site that provides the codes, the old fashioned send IMIE number, let me now)
SS2006 said:
Anyway to unlock the Motorola atrix 4g
Im getting one sent to me (im in canada), but not sure if unlocking will be easy (via codes, etc..)
Ill donate 10$ to anyone who figures a solution
( i know galaxy S, and HTC desire HD for example had solutions where you can unlock them by simple hacks, but if someone knows a site that provides the codes, the old fashioned send IMIE number, let me now)
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You can unlock it with a simple unlocck code just like any other device. OK now where's mah moneys?
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Simple unlock code from where....
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Call the carrier an tell them your going on a nice trip to Mogadishu.
SS2006... how are you getting it sent to you? I'm in Toronto and been considering a day trip to Buffalo (ug) to pick one up.
Online there's Motorola IMEI unlock providers... and apparently programs that will calc the unlock code, though I don't know if they will work for the Atrix
i'm trying to keep one thread updated about this.
please see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960771 and if you are willing use that thread for updates
franciscojavierleon said:
i'm trying to keep one thread updated about this.
please see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960771 and if you are willing use that thread for updates
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That thread only discusses how to get an unlock code from a third party/website charging and outrageous amount of money for something that should be free.
Personally I'd like to see the Dev's take on the unlocking rather than depending on a third party that I'd have to pay and get the rooting/unlocking procedure from them.
A|G said:
...This people have it for the lowest price since it a new device and they dont have set priced for it yet but will soon.
..Just follow te link and chose unlock by carrier then unlock motorola locked to at&t
.here the link; http://www.cellunlock.net/?Click=52465
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Ad. Delete."?Click=52465".
frankydickson said:
SS2006... how are you getting it sent to you? I'm in Toronto and been considering a day trip to Buffalo (ug) to pick one up.
Online there's Motorola IMEI unlock providers... and apparently programs that will calc the unlock code, though I don't know if they will work for the Atrix
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Bestbuy.com with a virtual usa address
SS2006 said:
Bestbuy.com with a virtual usa address
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What service do you use? I've looked into these, but they charge an outrageous amount for shipping
I recieved a unlock code from AT&T. I will try it with a Vodafone CZ and DE sim card later today and update with results.
If it works, I'll post a how to... to get one. Very quick and easy
leadguy68 said:
I recieved a unlock code from AT&T. I will try it with a Vodafone CZ and DE sim card later today and update with results.
If it works, I'll post a how to... to get one. Very quick and easy
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Congratulations Man! I called ATT twice yesterday to get the unlock code but they gave me their usual exclusive phone policy BS.
Immix said:
Congratulations Man! I called ATT twice yesterday to get the unlock code but they gave me their usual exclusive phone policy BS.
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Yeah not surprised.... Im not 100% certain the code I got is valid. But if it is, I will have a how-to up in a hour or two.
A|G said:
...Got the unlock codes for my atrix 4g for 15 and only waited minutes!!
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Can someone please ban his guy for spamming?
Look at all his recent posts. he is obviously advertising on this forums.
clubtech said:
Can someone please ban his guy for spamming?
Look at all his recent posts. he is obviously advertising on this forums.
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We need to kick that boy out of this space. S**t!
leadguy68 said:
I recieved a unlock code from AT&T. I will try it with a Vodafone CZ and DE sim card later today and update with results.
If it works, I'll post a how to... to get one. Very quick and easy
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Are you kidding me. They gave me their exclusive BS every time. Then I put throw the BS to their faces.
leadguy68 said:
I recieved a unlock code from AT&T. I will try it with a Vodafone CZ and DE sim card later today and update with results.
If it works, I'll post a how to... to get one. Very quick and easy
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I called ATT and told them I travel a lot and need the phone unlocked. They told me I can get an Unlock code from them on August 22. The representative said he would give me right away, but when he typed my IMEI on the system that gives the unlock codes, a message showed that I could only get it by August 22.
At least thats something.
just called at&t to unlock for traveling over seas they said not until december.
That is true the only way you might be able to get one if you bought the device with out a discount meaning you paid full price.
By law they are forced to provide an unlock code for the phone
wahida76 said:
That is true the only way you might be able to get one if you bought the device with out a discount meaning you paid full price.
By law they are forced to provide an unlock code for the phone
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I did buy the phone for 499 bucks from att. I'm traveling to india next week. Does that mean I can request an unlock code for free?
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How to network unlock LG v10 H901 after rooting

Thanks to this forum, i got my bootloader unlocked, and had rooted.
Can someone help me, how to network unlock my T-mobile LG V10 H901?
Checked with customer care, paid to all unlock services, but all of them refunded back that they were not able to generate unlock code for me.
Thanks and appreciate your help..
Did you buy it from T-Mobile?
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mrwinkle said:
Did you buy it from T-Mobile?
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I brought this phone over craigslist.
I put my friends T-mobile sim for few days to see if phone gets recognized, so that i can ask t-mobile to unlock it. But seem like T-mobile will unlock only when the account from which it was bought asks for it.
Sorry man you may be screwed, craigslist buys never seem to go well when it comes to carrier unlocking.
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will Flash Stock unlock my device?
Only way it'll unlock is if the ESN is clear on TMOBILE site http://www.t-mobile.com/verifyimei.aspx
If it is CLEAR then thats when you can buy your code from the only site that sells legit codes. https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/
IF you want to do it free, you can call tmo and ask them for a code, etc etc
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will Flash Stock unlock my device?
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I bought my phone online, and this is what you do.
MAKE SURE THE PHONE ISNT ROOTED!!!
1) Flash back to stock (because stock has the TMobile Unlock app)
2) Call TMobile and tell them the phone is fully paid off and that you spoke to someone at tech support already and they said you could unlock it.
3) They will ask you if you have an account I said no, and then they will ask you for the IMEI and if you want a permanently unlock it (say yes) and they will give you the go ahead to unlock it through the app. (probably ask for your email and such to send you instructions on how to use the app)
4) The app is pretty straight forward but if you need help the steps are in the email.
5)Profit:victory::victory::victory:
That's what I did good luck
hOW TO FLASH BACK TO STOCK?
BoiBundy said:
I bought my phone online, and this is what you do.
MAKE SURE THE PHONE ISNT ROOTED!!!
1) Flash back to stock (because stock has the TMobile Unlock app)
2) Call TMobile and tell them the phone is fully paid off and that you spoke to someone at tech support already and they said you could unlock it.
3) They will ask you if you have an account I said no, and then they will ask you for the IMEI and if you want a permanently unlock it (say yes) and they will give you the go ahead to unlock it through the app. (probably ask for your email and such to send you instructions on how to use the app)
4) The app is pretty straight forward but if you need help the steps are in the email.
5)Profit:victory::victory::victory:
That's what I did good luck
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Tried the same, but they said phone has to be used under Tmobile network for 40 days to be eligible to unlock.
Any other suggestions??
praveen5344 said:
Tried the same, but they said phone has to be used under Tmobile network for 40 days to be eligible to unlock.
Any other suggestions??
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Unfortunately that's a "strict" requirement. I would call back tell them you're going back to your country and if they don't bite escalate to a supervisor.
praveen5344 said:
Thanks to this forum, i got my bootloader unlocked, and had rooted.
Can someone help me, how to network unlock my T-mobile LG V10 H901?
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There are already 3 threads like this. We do not need a 4th. This is the solution here, which I have given. You must first meet the criteria that T-Mobile sets for us, and no you do not need to be the original owner nor do you need to be stock. I was rooted at the time. Stop wasting time on other unlock sites. The link below gives you the thread and solution.
Good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65763879&postcount=128
Thread closed.
You can continue the discussion in thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/unlocking-sim-tmobile-t3241032
-XDA Staff

What happens to SIM lock if t-mo phone is flashed unlocked software?

As the title says, I have t-mo branded phone, will the SIM lock disappear after flashing firmware from unlocked phone? I don't think it will, but maybe? Also, how would you unlock such a phone then? Anybody knows?
pete4k said:
As the title says, I have t-mo branded phone, will the SIM lock disappear after flashing firmware from unlocked phone? I don't think it will, but maybe? Also, how would you unlock such a phone then? Anybody knows?
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Sim lock has nothing to do with the firmware
if you flash the unlocked firmware on the t mobile device, the actually t mobile unlock app will not be on the phone. however the phone will still be sim locked to t mobile. If you plan on unlocking it soon, stay on the t mobile firmware so you have the access to the unlock app in the t mobile folder. after you unlock it through t mobile, restart the phone and the app will go away. I'm not sure if you can unlock the phone under the unlocked firmware without that mobile unlock app.
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if you flash the unlocked firmware on the t mobile device, the actually t mobile unlock app will not be on the phone. however the phone will still be sim locked to t mobile. If you plan on unlocking it soon, stay on the t mobile firmware so you have the access to the unlock app in the t mobile folder. after you unlock it through t mobile, restart the phone and the app will go away. I'm not sure if you can unlock the phone under the unlocked firmware without that mobile unlock app.
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Sure you can. Just need another carriers sim and the actual unlock code
pcriz said:
Sure you can. Just need another carriers sim and the actual unlock code
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Im not sure about the Note 8 but I remember a year or so ago folks were saying that some phones can only be unlocked with the unlock app and that codes wouldnt work for them.
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Im not sure about the Note 8 but I remember a year or so ago folks were saying that some phones can only be unlocked with the unlock app and that codes wouldnt work for them.
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Good to know. I was not aware. Disregard my comments then.
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Good to know. I was not aware. Disregard my comments then.
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I was just commenting merely. I was not stating a fact
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any other way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any other way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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Try contacting cellunlocker, see if he can do it via a unlock code as per what the other person mentioned here.
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zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any other way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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Try contacting cellunlocker, see if he can do it via a unlock code as per what the other person mentioned here.
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You'll just have to find a way to get it to prompt if that is even possible. I tried a different sim and it give you a messaging saying you have to use the unlock app.
Have you made any progress?
I'm in the same boat.
Note 8 Purchased on Ebay, locked to T-Mobile, without access to their network , looking for another way to unlock my device
pcriz said:
You'll just have to find a way to get it to prompt if that is even possible. I tried a different sim and it give you a messaging saying you have to use the unlock app.
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Just an idea, perhaps flashing a different version would then allow one to get the prompt?
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Just an idea, perhaps flashing a different version would then allow one to get the prompt?
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Part of me feels like that would be too easy of a solution. Not to mention I finally got mine unlocked via the app but through all the trials and tribulations with TMobile they did the traditional unlock code request. The email came back looking like others I have seen in the past except where it said "Unlock Code" it said to use the Unlock App on the device..
We are are still left with needing a code from TMobile.
So im in a similar situation. I've got a Tmobile Note 8 which i'm using on ATT. I got a tmobile sim from a friend and had tmobile temporarily unlock it for 30 days. I hope by flashing this firmware (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884) for ATT, i can get it permanently unlocked.
OR
If the Device Unlock app is frozen or unisntalled (via root), i wonder if it can still relock the phone.?
Did anyone figure out a solution to this problem (bought T mobile Note 8 on eBay and cannot unlock it!). Worst case, can I open a new T Mobile account for $70 per month and then cancel it after 40 days and THEN unlock the phone?
zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any other way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Instant-T-...e-8/122909476074?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

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