Can anyone tell me how to SIM unlock my HD7?
Also... once SIM unlocked will I still receive my updates? The phone is from Bell and I want to use it on Rogers.
Thanks in advance...
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Ok... Allow me to rephrase my question a bit and see if anyone has any responses to give...
I know that I can purchase an unlock code to SIM unlock my HD7 (currently locked to Bell and I want to use it on Rogers) but...
Is there any sort of "dev hack" that will do this for free as opposed to having to buy a code or is buying a code the ONLY way to SIM unlock my device?
Please advise...
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Hello all,
I'm new to all this unlocking and rooting thing so I wanted to ask you something.
Today I ordered from Amazon Samsung Captivate Galaxy S AT&T branded. The thing is that I live in Georgia, so there is no such thing as AT&T
I read as much to learn that I need to unlock my phone, but no one has ever mentioned if it's possible without having the branded SIM card.
So can I unlock my phone without having AT&T SIM card?
Yes you can unlock without sim card. If you get service through any carrier other than at&t that uses sim cards, you will be asked for unlock code.
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Once you insert sim from "other carrier" the phone will ask for unlock code.. enter code at this time.
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I do believe there is an app, that will find and store the code. Then when you insert other carriers sim, it unlocks automatically. There are quite a few posts about unlocking in the developement section..
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First of all thank you very much for lightening-quick reply.
I'll try to look but I've never had an android and I'm interested, will it start without sim card? if not, how can I install the app for generating unlock code? or did you mean to get code by PC app?
Thanks in advance,
Gio
Ya your phone will start without a SIM card in it, and i believe the app he was reffering to earlier was one found in the android market
Thank you all
That feels much safe
Thank you all for your time
I think I'll handle from here
Just a quick question...I just sold my milestone and I have it rooted but does that also mean its unlocked? If not, does anyone know of a online place that will unlock or a way to do it? The buyer is on a different network so I have to do it.
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Rooting does not unlock a phone.
You need what is called a subsidy unlock code. This unlocks it for use on other networks. When you insert a SIM from a different network, it will prompt you for a code.
I have had very good success with gsmliberty for unlock codes on many phones. I dont know about customer service because always got my codes a few hours after paying around 10 bucks.
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Try to search on internet any page that offer the service of unlocking
what do you guys use to unlock the Incredible S?
i m looking into buying Canada Virgin Incredible S and using it on Fido network?
gwmkwan said:
what do you guys use to unlock the Incredible S?
i m looking into buying Canada Virgin Incredible S and using it on Fido network?
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I've used cellunlock.net to unlock my Incredible S.
BTW, if you are interested - I am selling my unlocked (originally Bell branded) IS. I'm currently using it on Fido!
I realize it's not what you're asking, but just so everyone knows, if you buy a phone from the same carrier you have service with then legally they have to unlock the phone for you if you request it directly.
I have done so before with phones on ATT & TMobile and never had to pay or had any issues doing so. I just called them up and explained that I wanted my phone unlocked and they did so.
voxigenboy said:
I realize it's not what you're asking, but just so everyone knows, if you buy a phone from the same carrier you have service with then legally they have to unlock the phone for you if you request it directly.
I have done so before with phones on ATT & TMobile and never had to pay or had any issues doing so. I just called them up and explained that I wanted my phone unlocked and they did so.
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I'm not sure the legal implications are the same between US and Canada. Also, I'm not sure that carriers will give you the code immediately. Some of them will ask you to wait for some time or expect that you are a current customer before giving you the code.
rajeshr said:
I'm not sure the legal implications are the same between US and Canada. Also, I'm not sure that carriers will give you the code immediately. Some of them will ask you to wait for some time or expect that you are a current customer before giving you the code.
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Yes, Canadian carriers generally require a minimum of 30 days service before they will unlock a phone. Plus they charge $50 (or more) for the unlock.
maybe u need a XTC chip to unlock and s-off Incredible S ...
Sim unlock is around $20 online
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Can someone tell me if I unlock a carrier Locked IS online and after Flashing custom Roms, will it ReLock again or it would remain like a factory unlocked set?
jjdoctor said:
Can someone tell me if I unlock a carrier Locked IS online and after Flashing custom Roms, will it ReLock again or it would remain like a factory unlocked set?
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No flashing a custom Rom will not undo a SIM unlock.
So I have an i897 Captivate here. I've called AT&T and they gave me an unlock code for it.
I also have a new, never used AT&T SIM card installed in the phone.
I want to unlock the phone and hand it to my girlfriend so she has as few problems as possible when she goes to put the phone on a pre-paid plan of her choosing (I have no idea which it will be).
And I have installed a rooted Froyo ROM.
So how do I unlock it? All the guides I've found say I need to either be connected to a data plan already, or have a non-AT&T SIM installed. Neither of which are possible at the moment.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Neither of which are possible at the moment.
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Well, the only thing that comes to mind is to ask a friend to give you his/her non-AT&T SIM card for 2min.
Insert a sim and it will ask u for a unlock code
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Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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If you can't sim unlock using a code, the you can try to s-off and use the sieempi method
Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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Follow the below link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU7vi388dMk
Your device is unlocked!!!
That will unlock the bootloader but I don't think it sim unlocks it also? My phone came sim unlocked but with past phones unlocking the bootloader never sim unlocked my phones. After unlocking the bootloader google these two words "sieempi wonderhowto" and the first hit should be a guide to show you how to sim unlock. Sorry I can't post links as this is my first post ever.
If that still fails to sim unlock your phone all isn't lost yet. To use that method you have to S-Off your phone and if your phone is S-Off than your other option would be to run a T-Mobile RUU. You would be stuck having to run a T Mobile rom but at least you could use your phone.
I would also contact HTC because it sounds very odd they would send you a AT&T phone if you sent them a T Mobile phone to be fixed. Maybe they sent you the wrong phone?
A new thread might show up in a few days from a AT&T customer saying HTC repaired their phone but sent them back a T Mobile instead