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Hi everyone.
I'm hoping someone can help me. I recently recieved my X10 and was setting everything to my liking when i accidentaly entered the wrong pin in the security section. Now it's telling me "SIM card PUK-locked" i'm a bit stuck.
At no point have i tried to put the PUK in so my sim can't be completely fried and infact i don't know where to put the PUK in because there's no option for it.
I'd rather not have to get a new sim card (Like the nice lady at Vodafone customer services suggested) so i'm hoping someone can solve my problem? Thanks in advance to anyone who can assist
do you have the PUK unlock code? it should be on the plastic tab that came with the sim card. You might be able to recover that way, otherwise the only other way is a new sim
I have got a PUK code i just don't have anywhere to type the code into. Only option i've got is to make an emergency call and i even tried putting it in there LoL
you can always take the sim card to a phone you know how to get to the puk code unlock with don it many times with phones where I didn't knew how to get the puk into it
Thanks, I had been thinking about that. Unfortunately i'm at work and don't have access to another phone and won't for a good few hours. Thought there might have been a way around it.
you work alone ?
last time I just borrowed the nearest guys phone and put in my sim and typed in the puk and that was it
For instance i've been reading up on another android that you had to goto "Emergency Call" and then type in ** and then a code before entering your PUK before it gets accepted. thougth there may have been something similar involved here.....
I do work alone in my office / workshop LoL. I have some staff on the front kiosk but they can't help. One doesn't believe in mobile phones and thinks there terrible things, another never carries hers with her and the third doesn't part with hers for even a second. Strange bunch
Oh i have to wait 5 minutes between posts, didn't notice that LoL.
Ok i managed to get it sorted by switching phones in the end. Thanks for the help guys. Very muchly appreciated.
Just to answer the question. In the manual there's a guide:
**05*[PUK-code]*[new PIN-code]*[new PIN-code]#
See now i actually tried that but it didn't work i ended up just swapping phones and sure enough it let me deal with the problem. How odd. Thanks though
Did same thing, puk locked, got an unlock code straight away on the phone from my provider (orange UK), and he tried to help me put it in but it seems there is no way on the/my x10 handset. I had to put the sim in a different handset (my old P1) and then enter puk code to unlock the sim.
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need your help seriously
Hey there I am currenly using sony xperia go and i don't how it is suddenly asking \puk code and even if i have it, i have no keypad to enter it i have only emergency call.... i tried putting my sim in another device but my sim is not detected, please help
mail me at [email protected] am waiting for your reply
Hi, I'm new to the forums and new to unlocking phones. But I wanted to unlock my vibrant, I have my unlock and unfreeze codes but when I put a different sim card in it just tells me to call customer care and gives me no option to put in an unlock code. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Different sim card have to be from different service provider like at&t.
This is first time I hear that unlocking option won't appear after installing different sim card !
I tried using a net 10 trac fone sim card, since I read from other people on here they said it would work. but when i put it in and start the phone i can use my phone but when I go to the call screen it says "sim card crash - Please contact customer service". So Im gonna try an at&t card(with data plan) from my friend hopefully it works. Also I have another question like I said Im new to this stuff. If I still use my tmobile sim card can I still connect to at&t's internet/data?
I would think that to access AT&T's network services, you would need to have the AT&T sim installed in the phone.
You have to put different sim card other than T-Mobile to get unlock code screen !
The_wolf88 said:
You have to put different sim card other than T-Mobile to get unlock code screen !
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Dude WOLF, not to be rude but if you read I put a NET 10 TRAC Fone sim in, not a t-mobile.
anyways on a better note. I finally have it unlocked! I put in a friends boost mobile sim, Screen popped up and put the code in. sweet.
MoMo Galaxy s said:
Also I have another question like I said Im new to this stuff. If I still use my tmobile sim card can I still connect to at&t's internet/data?
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Nope...you'd need to put in an AT&T SIM that's tied to an AT&T account with a data plan.
Hello! I recently bought from ebay HTC HD2. When i start it, appears O2 Logo but it accepts my sim (Orange Moldova). After i entered pin number near the Network icon on top right appear 3 dot...like it searching for network and it never finds it...
when i go to network settings and i'm trying to put manual search and when i click on find networks appear:
Network Error
Cannot read settings from the network. Try viewing settings later, or disconnect data connection and try again.
Data connection is OFF.
I tried different working sims, but still no luck.
i tried to flash with different roms and different radio...but the same porblem..
can anyone help me please!!! where is the problem???
is the phone unlocked?
is the phone barred?
the phone is unlocked as it accept sim card and do not show message like on locked phones...
and even if it is barred, it was purchased from UK, but it should work in Moldova, no?
if it is barred then it will not work anywhere in the world as it will be blocked from all networks
sounds like it is locked to o2 to be honest or blocked, if you got from ebay id contact the seller to make sure it is not barred, id never buy a phone from ebay
i bought a new in the box samsung vibrant off craigslist to use on simple mobile, i unlocked the vibrant it works on both at&t and H20 but not t-mobile or simple mobile. anyone out there have a solution i can't call t-mobile since i am not an account holder and advice would be appreciated
bad simcard or if the phone is registered on diferent carrier put timobile sim card and try to unlock your phone with it
its not the sim card it works fine in my mytouch 4g with simple mobile, the sim is not blocked i believe the phone must be block from system by imei
put the simcard in and unlock the phone again ! ! duhh
???????
bartek25 said:
put the simcard in and unlock the phone again ! ! duhh
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sarcasim is a good thing but maybe you aren't comprehending what i am saying duhh!!
i own NSPRO box and have unlocked the galaxy S phones quite frequently, the phone is sim unlocked for any sim card or gsm carrier, what i am saying has nothing to do with unlocking with the sim card in( which i tried for ****s and giggles). the problem is the vibrant is not recognized on the network , i have tried my sim and several other t-mobile sims the phone doedn't receive signal on t-mobile network or simple mobile( which is a NVO of t-mobile)so what i am asking is does t-mobile block imei's from their network and is their a solution other then changing imei of the phone which i do not wish to do although i can change imei i will not since it is illegal.
the problem
let me clarify it actually says on the screen
"not registered on network"
anyway to register it on system???
its unlocked and works on at&t, h2o and all other gsm carriers except t-mobile and simple mobile
clone another imei, that will solve this problem, There is an app that allows you to give you a new I D # to your phone
I am same problem here everytime try to make call it says "Not Registered on the Network", SIM card works fine on different phone, also other SIM when inserted on Vibrant gives same message.
Under Settings> Wireless> Mobile network settings does not allow access...
Can someone help resolve this situation.
Thanks,
I am also
having the same problem. I purchased a used Vibrant from my friend whom defaulted on his bill so he sold his phone to me. When I attempt to use the T Mobile prepaid SIM or a regular T Mobile SIM it will not allow me to connect to the network. It stays on (Searching) or (No Service) but the date and time updates so I know it is connecting, just not able to use the network. Is there anyway to get around this problem or do I need to root and unlock to go to another carrier?
Hi guys I am having similar issue, please help
I was using bionix 1.3.1 by team whiskey, whats your advice do I change to ICS, will that solve the problem or simple radio upgrade will solve the matter? I have gone through several sites and found that this problem is with many android mobiles since last 2-3 years. Is there no solution to this yet! I have tried Airplane mode, removing battery, downloading autocut and all those basic methods but to no help ...
I have the same problem, did anybody find a solution?
I tried everything, flashed to stock, GB, ICS, JB.
My phone is unlocked and it only works on AT&T, the sim card is good, as I'm using it on my backup phone.
alberto02005 said:
I have the same problem, did anybody find a solution?
I tried everything, flashed to stock, GB, ICS, JB.
My phone is unlocked and it only works on AT&T, the sim card is good, as I'm using it on my backup phone.
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So you have a T-Mobile sim that won't work on a vibrant?
???
samsgun357 said:
So you have a T-Mobile sim that won't work on a vibrant?
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Same here. This all happened when I let my friend borrow my phone to put his SIM on it. It was a prepaid Simple Mobile SIM. It didn't work but after I went to put my SIM card back into my Vibrant, the phone never got service.
Funny thing is, my SIM works on one of my older phones, so I know the SIM still works, but my Vibe gets messages like "out of service" and "not registered on network" even through it still has some bars.
I think the problems relates to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37703090#post37703090
Somehow the bands on your device is messed up so you never get a signal. Not sure how to fix it but any solutions would be great.
Yesterday I purchased a brand new sealed T-mobile from someone and I was aware that I have to have it unlocked before using on AT&T.
I sent email to sim-unlock.net asking them about the cost and the turn-around time.
Today I received email from them asking:
"What message appears on the screen when You insert an unaccepted simcard"
as far as I know this is the regular procedure with any android phones
that are locked to a carrier:
1: Turn on phone with a SIM card inside from another carrier
2: A menu will pop up to Insert the code.
3: Insert the provided code and press OK
4: Device is unlocked.
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Just for the heck of it, I inserted an active AT&T sim into my Gear S to see:
1) if by some crazy luck the watch/phone is unlocked .....or
2) If I get the pop-up text asking to insert the unlock code.
However, this is the pop-up text I am getting:
""Insert SIM card to access network services"
This is strange because the GEAR is also showing a small SIM icon with "X" across in the right upper
corner (indicating that NO SIM card is inserted). I am 100%sure the card is inserted correctly.
Any advice regarding unlock services and how to make the watch work on AT&T will be greatly appreciated.
I am really puzzled why the Gear is not seeing the card being inserted and I presume that is of course
why I do not get the popup to insert a the 'unlocking code" (once I would purchase the unlock service)
WatchFan1 said:
Yesterday I purchased a brand new sealed T-mobile from someone and I was aware that I have to have it unlocked before using on AT&T.
I sent email to sim-unlock.net asking them about the cost and the turn-around time.
Today I received email from them asking:
"What message appears on the screen when You insert an unaccepted simcard"
as far as I know this is the regular procedure with any android phones
that are locked to a carrier:
1: Turn on phone with a SIM card inside from another carrier
2: A menu will pop up to Insert the code.
3: Insert the provided code and press OK
4: Device is unlocked.
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Just for the heck of it, I inserted an active AT&T sim into my Gear S to see:
1) if by some crazy luck the watch/phone is unlocked .....or
2) If I get the pop-up text asking to insert the unlock code.
However, this is the pop-up text I am getting:
""Insert SIM card to access network services"
This is strange because the GEAR is also showing a small SIM icon with "X" across in the right upper
corner (indicating that NO SIM card is inserted). I am 100%sure the card is inserted correctly.
Any advice regarding unlock services and how to make the watch work on AT&T will be greatly appreciated. 9I a mreally puzzled why the Gear is not seeing the card being inserted and I presume that is of course why I do not get the popup to insert a the 'unlocking code" (once I get it)
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I believe there is a whole thread dedicated to this, the elusive mm6 error. If it was purchased outright, Tmobile should provide an unlock code with minimal fuss. All that being said, I dont think it will work or anyone has had any success doing it. The tmobile wearables only plan is stupid cheap as it is so that may be an option too....
Thank you very much for the quick reply.
I am mostly puzzled though that the AT&T card was not even recognized (i.e no popup note about entering the unlock code.) and I am not seeing any mm6 error.
"IF" I can get it unlocked by T-mobile, how will the 'watch know" that it is unlocked if it never was on a network and if I am not
getting the popup text to enter the code. (will I have to put in an active T-mobile card so the device gets the info from T-mobile
networks and be unlocked?)
In other words - how does T-mobile unlock it if the device is not asking for the unlock code?
Thank you.
WatchFan1 said:
Thank you very much for the quick reply.
I am mostly puzzled though that the AT&T card was not even recognized (i.e no popup note about entering the unlock code.) and I am not seeing any mm6 error.
"IF" I can get it unlocked by T-mobile, how will the 'watch know" that it is unlocked if it never was on a network and if I am not
getting the popup text to enter the code. (will I have to put in an active T-mobile card so the device gets the info from T-mobile
networks and be unlocked?)
In other words - how does T-mobile unlock it if the device is not asking for the unlock code?
Thank you.
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ok. first, the watch doesnt know anything, its a watch not an AI. Id be more concerned that its not asking for a code, you may have a dud sim card that isnt activated, Ive seen that behavior even with Tmobile sim cards in Tmobile devices, the device just wont recognize it until its active. You dont have to activate it on the Tmobile network, you give them some numbers off the watch and they will provide the corresponding unlock code, and in some cases even the unlock procedure, but you should definitely getting some sort of prompt on the watch.
Ok, thanks for confirming that there SHOULD be a prompt on the watch. The SIM I tried is not a dud for sure. I have NOTE 4 so I could not use my SIM, so we popped out nano ATT SIM from my friend' iPhone 5 and put it inside of the GEar. As I said above - Gear did not registered the card at all and no prompt for a code was give. We know the SIM is OK, because we put it back into the Iphone and it works normally.
Good news!
I inserted another AT&T SIM card and this time watch recognized the SIM and the popup message on the screen is:
"Enter Network Lock" with a keypad below ready for the unlock code to be entered.
Can anyone recommend a reliable and FAST unlocking service? Thus far I am considering sim-unlock.net
Thank you.
You can buy unlock code for SAMSUNG Gear S from unlockcode247.com
WatchFan1 said:
Good news!
I inserted another AT&T SIM card and this time watch recognized the SIM and the popup message on the screen is:
"Enter Network Lock" with a keypad below ready for the unlock code to be entered.
Can anyone recommend a reliable and FAST unlocking service? Thus far I am considering sim-unlock.net
Thank you.
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Yea, iPhone SIM wouldn't be recognized. Kinda wish I had GSM instead of CDMA. GSM has the advantage of auto call forwarding.
When I used to do contracts with AT&T I would always unlock my devices with http://www.cellunlocker.net/ I didn't try it with the Gear S because I bought it outright and got the unlock code from AT&T for free.