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Droid 3 bad esn or not?

OK the 1st I may not have the money to pay my phone bill and got to thinking if I changed back to my old lg ally before my phone gets cut off because if it does I will not get it turned back on any way if I did that and was using a new phone will my Droid 3 still get a bad esn or not because I will like to use it on strat talk
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leerpsp said:
OK the 1st I may not have the money to pay my phone bill and got to thinking if I changed back to my old lg ally before my phone gets cut off because if it does I will not get it turned back on any way if I did that and was using a new phone will my Droid 3 still get a bad esn or not because I will like to use it on strat talk
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I'm pretty sure my ESN is bad. I did a similar thing but still have the ESN on my account for Verizon. You can just unlock it and it will work assuming the SIM card slot will unlock.

MrObvious said:
I'm pretty sure my ESN is bad. I did a similar thing but still have the ESN on my account for Verizon. You can just unlock it and it will work assuming the SIM card slot will unlock.
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I hope it will work if I unlock it because I love this phone
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leerpsp said:
I hope it will work if I unlock it because I love this phone
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Use unlock4moto.com. I got it first try.

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Use unlock4moto.com. I got it first try.
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But will it let me use gsm even if it has a bad esn?
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leerpsp said:
But will it let me use gsm even if it has a bad esn?
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If you hurry up and spend the $6 to get the GSM slot unlocked. If you can find a SIM card for T-Mobile or AT&T it will probably say it didn't work but that's just because it's locked until you flash the Chinese radio.

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If you hurry up and spend the $6 to get the GSM slot unlocked. If you can find a SIM card for T-Mobile or AT&T it will probably say it didn't work but that's just because it's locked until you flash the Chinese radio.
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Thin when time for me to pay the bill the 1st if i can not pay the bill i will pay to unlock the phone the 1st that way i can use it with start talk or tmoble or something like that and when i get it all done i will let you guys know how it goes
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I can confirm this. My D3 had a bad ESN when I got it, but after removing the carrier lock and flashing the Chinese radio.img, it's working on T-Mobile no probs.

Then... Can I buy a DROID 3 with BAD ESN in EEUU and use it in SPAIN witout problems?
I think I must:
Unlock it
Flash radio.img

VTCop said:
Then... Can I buy a DROID 3 with BAD ESN in EEUU and use it in SPAIN witout problems?
I think I must:
Unlock it
Flash radio.img
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If that guy says it works with a bad esn then it will work with like that too but i can not say for sere but wast the 6 usa bucks buy the unlock code and flash the radio and see if it works for you there are a lot of others that can help you on how to unlock it
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Is possible to SIM unlock without buy a code?
Im speaking about DROID 2 or DROID 3.
Thanks a lot

VTCop said:
Is possible to SIM unlock without buy a code?
Im speaking about DROID 2 or DROID 3.
Thanks a lot
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If you have a bad esn then yes you have to buy a code
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[Q] Can I use D4 on gsm network?

I use unlocked D3 but this device is 512MB ram also there is no official ICS(no flash reader, no camcorder). If I can use D4 on gsm network, I'll upgrade!
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Yes you can, but currently only with the leaked ICS firmwares. The stock gingerbread firmware does not allow it. Supposedly the official ICS firmware is due in Q3 2012
I made a thread here with instructions on how to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766479

Will this work if the droid 4 has a bad ESN?
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Should be, the esn is usually used to activate cdma, for gsm you only have to activate a sim card and put it in...

leerpsp said:
Will this work if the droid 4 has a bad ESN?
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Works without any issues so far.

That's good I know I will get this done do I need a unlock code?
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leerpsp said:
That's good I know I will get this done do I need a unlock code?
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Just take one w/o contract - and that should be enough. No unlock codes was required for me.

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Just take one w/o contract - and that should be enough. No unlock codes was required for me.
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OK thanks
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Almost the answer I was looking for.
So could someone confirm this:
Bad esn doesn't affect calling via a SIMcard?
I know it's a very old thread, but worth trying..

ESN's and IMEI numbers are used for GSM phones(AT&T, T-Mobile and now Verizon also). MEID numbers are used with CDMA phones(Verizon,Sprint) and just because the phone has ics or jb doesn't mean it's unlocked. You still have to install a different sim card and put in an unlock code which you can get from Verizon if you are with them or pay for it online somewhere. Once the new sim card is installed into phone and the unlock code is entered, the phone will state that your device has been unlocked. Unlocking phones is mainly for overseas use outside of the US. I have much experience with this as I served in the U.S. military for 10 years and I took my old phone over with me. Upon arrival in the new country, you set up cell service with a GSM provider, install their sim card and viola! Hope I could clear this up for you guys! Not trying to sound mean, just informative.
EDIT: Bad ESN's or MEID's can be a bad thing but some can be changed or flashed over with new one's from third party service providers like PagePlus Cellular, etc.
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Help my droid 3 xt862

I have a droid 3 it was locked by verizon. Can i unlock it by flashing radio? I view a topic unlock droid 3 by flashing radio, but it working on t-mobile and at&t. Help me!
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help
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mapunga said:
help
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The unlocking and radio flashing do different things. You have to either get an unlock code from Verizon or from a site like www.unlock4moto.com to be able to use a 3rd party SIM card. The radio flash is only necessary to use the phone on AT&T or T-Mobile in the US, but still requires the phone to be unlocked via one of the methods mentioned above.

Just get an unlock code from unlock4moto.com and don't worry about it. But Verizon does do unlock codes if you call tech support and have been in good standing and not had an unlock in the last 10 months.

thanks!
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MrObvious said:
Just get an unlock code from unlock4moto.com and don't worry about it. But Verizon does do unlock codes if you call tech support and have been in good standing and not had an unlock in the last 10 months.
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i should choose 6$ 8$ or 23$?
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mapunga said:
i should choose 6$ 8$ or 23$?
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I paid $6 when I unlocked.

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I paid $6 when I unlocked.
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Same here.
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I just bought my friends Verizon Droid 3 XT862 because his contract was up and he switched carriers. It still has the verizon sim card in it. I'm planning on just using it with wifi and not as a phone at all. I want to unlock, root and install a custom ROM. I'm looking at getting the IMEI unlock code mentioned above. What should I do with that sim card? I read something about needing a foreign sim card?

Get any AT&T/T-Mobile SIM and it should unlock as well. It may say it failed if you haven't flashed the 883 build.prop and radio but it will work. If you have a buddy on any GSM service just borrow their SIM.

MrObvious said:
Get any AT&T/T-Mobile SIM and it should unlock as well. It may say it failed if you haven't flashed the 883 build.prop and radio but it will work. If you have a buddy on any GSM service just borrow their SIM.
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Thanks MrObvious. So once I unlock it with another SIM, I can just remove that SIM and the "phone" will always work as a "device" just fine without any SIM installed if I don't need cell service/3G?
Do I still need to get the unlock code from a service like cellunlocker.net if I'm using aAT&T or T-Mobile SIM?

3G ISSUE
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Get any AT&T/T-Mobile SIM and it should unlock as well. It may say it failed if you haven't flashed the 883 build.prop and radio but it will work. If you have a buddy on any GSM service just borrow their SIM.
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am not located in USA or any other nearby countries , i have purchased the code and it was unlocked perfectly, but there is no 3G ????? how can i fix that issue or solve it at least as am having same phone.
and how to enable the 3G data ? if my carrier supports 3G & 3G LTE Etisalat UAE

Hirzo0o said:
am not located in USA or any other nearby countries , i have purchased the code and it was unlocked perfectly, but there is no 3G ????? how can i fix that issue or solve it at least as am having same phone.
and how to enable the 3G data ? if my carrier supports 3G & 3G LTE Etisalat UAE
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The you still have to set the proper apns and set it in gsm mode. The the droid 3 does not support LTE at all.
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MrObvious said:
Get any AT&T/T-Mobile SIM and it should unlock as well. It may say it failed if you haven't flashed the 883 build.prop and radio but it will work. If you have a buddy on any GSM service just borrow their SIM.
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I have an old "Voicestream Wireless" SIM card from back before they changed their name to T-Mobile. I'll try putting that in there and using a code from cellunlocker.net. I should flash 883 build.prop and radio before I enter the code from cellunlocker?

I would unlock with the 862 radio.
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MrObvious said:
I would unlock with the 862 radio.
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can i unlock droid 3 without stockrom? i am using stelldroid
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mapunga said:
can i unlock droid 3 without stockrom? i am using stelldroid
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It should work fine. One thing you can do is do a Safestrap backup of everything and SBF but I think a Verizon based ROM should do fine.

SIM unlock AtrixHD

is this phone under an exclusive deal? has anyone gotten the unlock code by calling AT&T?

There quite a few posts from people using the phone else where man. Do a simple search.
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got mine on ebay for 15 bucks

deeje00 said:
There quite a few posts from people using the phone else where man. Do a simple search.
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Quite aware of that thank you very much! I was asking if anyone had called AT&T for the code so you know you could get it for free
But hey I guess no one bothered? So I guess I'll just do it myself.

They don't usually give out the code if your not under contract with them.
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I got mine unlock.i have t-mobile for years and mine works perfect at full t-mobile speed ( no lte ) i pay for the unlock $25
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Mine's an AT&T MB886
adj5064 said:
I got mine unlock.i have t-mobile for years and mine works perfect at full t-mobile speed ( no lte ) i pay for the unlock $25
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How long is the unlock code for the MB886? I have a code from a service but haven't tried it yet....

mgrotz said:
How long is the unlock code for the MB886? I have a code from a service but haven't tried it yet....
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8 digits

Can anyone one with a Att moto x try a tmo sim please

The droid maxx its sim free out of the box. The Att sim works on a Verizon droid maxx I was wondering if the moto x from Att was sim free too. I want to buy this device customized from moto maker but use it on tmo. Can anyone with a moto x and have a friend with a tmo sim try this please. See if it picks h+ at least
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ajftl said:
The droid maxx its sim free out of the box. The Att sim works on a Verizon droid maxx I was wondering if the moto x from Att was sim free too. I want to buy this device customized from moto maker but use it on tmo. Can anyone with a moto x and have a friend with a tmo sim try this please. See if it picks h+ at least
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Cant you get an unlock code off eBay? Perhaps cellunlocker will offer an unlocking service. I remember I unlocked my AT&T Optimus G Pro with them when I got it in the UK for around $8/£5.

Bilhouse said:
Cant you get an unlock code off eBay? Perhaps cellunlocker will offer an unlocking service. I remember I unlocked my AT&T Optimus G Pro with them when I got it in the UK for around $8/£5.
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Friend of mine is already trying with CellUnlocker. Will report back if it works or not. He already tried UnlockUnit but they refunded after trying for a week. Looks like Att is making it even harder this time due to motomaker exclusivity.

Psilocin said:
Friend of mine is already trying with CellUnlocker. Will report back if it works or not. He already tried UnlockUnit but they refunded after trying for a week. Looks like Att is making it even harder this time due to motomaker exclusivity.
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Hello
Mine was locked here in Canada...
To unlock just pay 1.25 on fusionunlock.com ( is not my site - i get no cash to refer this site ! ) don't pay cellunlocker or any others website... you get no service at great price !
edit : My friend with att just comfirm me all work great with unlock code of this site !

o2qc418 said:
Hello
Mine was locked here in Canada...
To unlock just pay 1.25 on fusionunlock.com ( is not my site but for sure it work ) don't pay cellunlocker or any others website... you get no service at great price !
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We are in the US on Att, so whatever works in Canada for the Rogers units probably won't work for us. If you have used Fusionunlock.com, can you show a screenshot if it says worthing about unlocking the Att version? Their website requires a username and password, and I don't want to sign up just to see the details.

I know a unlock services would work unlocking the phone. My question is if the Att moto x would at least pick H+ after unlocking. If it has the tmo bands. That's the question. The only way to know is by popping in a tmo sim card.
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I'm in NY and it gets LTE
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I'm in NY and it gets LTE on T-Mobile
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samomamo said:
I'm in NY and it gets LTE
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Att moto x on tmo?
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ajftl said:
Att moto x on tmo?
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Yes
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No
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Anyway. I went to my Att store and guess. U cant buy a card to customize it full retail Price. Phone needs to be attach it to a 2 year contract. U can buy the white or black at the store full price tho.
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ajftl said:
Anyway. I went to my Att store and guess. U cant buy a card to customize it full retail Price. Phone needs to be attach it to a 2 year contract. U can buy the white or black at the store full price tho.
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Depends on the store. Some managers might be strong arming you and think you don't know any better, but you can buy the motomaker version at full retail.

Psilocin said:
Depends on the store. Some managers might be strong arming you and think you don't know any better, but you can buy the motomaker version at full retail.
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Oh well. Not that much of a big deal this phone is. I'll wait for moto maker to sell them full price.
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