Hi guys I have one D3.I want to know can this phone unlocked and used in another country
Maybe so if it will unlock. Flash the 883 radio and build.prop and try.
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deankk said:
Hi guys I have one D3.I want to know can this phone unlocked and used in another country
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yes it will mine did
Can be 100% is this will work after flash the radio becouse I buy this phone from ebay and I want to be sure
Will I re read what you put and see that you wont to use it over seas.
but I do know it works in the usa if you do it. The unlock codes are $6 usa bucks so it does not cost that much to try it any way.
if it don't work then flash the old radio back its that easy
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AFAIK, a bad ESN is carrier specific. Meaning it's most likely ONLY blocked on VZW. You could almost certainly have it flashed to another CDMA network, or use it on GSM without issues.
The problem lies in that Verizon can hard SIM lock the phone so it only accepts Vodaphone SIMs. But that is rare. Get an unlock code from unlock4moto.com and it will be your best bet.
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Best unlock
search this on ebay
"Unlock Code for Verizon™ Motorola™ DROID 3 XT862 MB870"
This is what I've used for my last 5 droid 3's. Super fast. Just make sure its not "subsidy locked" which happened to one of my droid 3's, it happens after too many wrong codes entered, and at this point there's no way to bypass it. Sorry I'm a new member so I can't post links.
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Hello, guys. I just came to USA and I do not how everything works here. I want Droid 3 as you can already know because I am posting here) I can buy this perfect device only locked by verizon but I do not like their plans so I think that AT&T will be good for me.
So as I understand after reading this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172521&page=1 the necessary steps are the following:
1) I buy the phone for example here Droid 3 by motorola .
2) I buy the unlocking code at ebay (the seller is freedomobile).
3) I unlock the device using above code.
4) I buy the AT&T SIM-card.
5) I activate the SIM-card
and everything should work. Is everything correct?
And one more question: will I have the warranty?
How about buying already unlocked phone here http://negrielectronics.com/motorola-xt860-droid-3-850-1900-3g-unlocked.html
Thank you very much.
no it wont
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no it wont
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What question is this answer to? And why?
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What question is this answer to? And why?
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I am not going to preach about searching or anything because it's quite lame IMO.
However, to answer your question, it won't work. From what I understand, Verizon was able to convince/modify/something with Motorola to prevent GSM networks inside the US to use the phone. I am not sure of the technical reasons specifically, but as far as I know, an unlocked Droid 3 just will not work on US GSM networks.
Besides, I strongly discourage against AT&T. There are reasons why people are willing to pay slightly more for Verizon.
Verizon tinkered with the baseband firmware which blocks all US GSM networks. We cannot replace the firmware unless we have an unlocked bootloader.
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Might not answer your question but I thought I saw someone post saying they use their droid 3 on cricket. *shrug*
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Might not answer your question but I thought I saw someone post saying they use their droid 3 on cricket. *shrug*
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The D3 can be flashed to Cricket. The Droid 2 Global, which is also a global, can be flashed to Cricket. The thing is that VZW doesn't want their global phones being used on GSM bands (AT&T/T-Mobile) in the US.
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So, the only way to buy the phone in USA is choosing the operator at first and then choosing the phone on the web site of the operator, correct?
And how about already unlocked devices by negrielectronics?
If you can get the proper unlocking code it WILL work on ATT. I know TeamBlackHat(which has a good reputation) sells these codes and has successfully done it.
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My question is will I be able to activate my SIM-card in unlocked droid 3?
kshen1 said:
If you can get the proper unlocking code it WILL work on ATT. I know TeamBlackHat(which has a good reputation) sells these codes and has successfully done it.
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Really? Did I miss something? Do you have a link?
Google it...
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Couldn't find.
Guys, I need your advice about negrielectronics.com Can I trust them? They told me that selling devices already unlocked and can be used with AT&T.
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Guys, I need your advice about negrielectronics.com Can I trust them? They told me that selling devices already unlocked and can be used with AT&T.
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They are pretty reputable. They sent Jon over at technobuffalo a htc sensation that was unlocked and could be used on att. I would say go for it.
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XT860 (Bell and OEM) may work, read few success stories about it.
The regular XT862, which is verizon's version will not work definitely.
I'm not from the US though, but I visit the states every summer and I know that my upcoming XT862 will not work while i'm visiting
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XT860 (Bell and OEM) may work, read few success stories about it.
The regular XT862, which is verizon's version will not work definitely.
I'm not from the US though, but I visit the states every summer and I know that my upcoming XT862 will not work while i'm visiting
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You don't know that...we've seen Droid pros, droid 2 globals on ATt thanks to tbh.
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Have similar question with regards to this problem.
I am using a Droid3 XT862 that has been unlocked, and I'm living in Jamaica.
However for some reason I cannot get the phone to work with one of my local networks. I can get it to work with two of them, namely Digicel and Claro. But I cant get it to work with Lime for some strange reason. I know the phone is capable to operate on the bandwidths which are listed below:
Digicel: GSM 900/1800 MHZ, UMTS 900 MHZ
Lime: GSM 850/1900 MHZ, UMTS 850/1900 MHZ
Claro: GSM 850/1900 MHZ, UMTS 850/1900 MHZ
All of which can work on the phone, and I also believe I shouldn't have the problem because I'm not using a US network where use is firmware locked. But my network of choice is Lime who is the only network that offers 3g locally. When I put in my lime sim it says "invalid sim card/no sim" and when I try to register to the lime network the phone says "Your sim card does not allow a connection to this network".
Any suggestions/solutions?
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Really? Did I miss something? Do you have a link?
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For realz! Get us a link to this ish!
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You don't know that...we've seen Droid pros, droid 2 globals on ATt thanks to tbh.
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(@wjones) Just head over Droid 2 Global section.
But before you do so, let me give you the bad news. TBH solution will not work on D3, neitheron does on newer D2G/DPro firmwares. It is all described there by CellZealot (TBH) in the D2G thread. Sorry, if you want D3 on AT&T, go buy Bell XT860.
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on bell canada xt860
first root and than unlock or vice verse?
Thanks ahead
Unlock as in sim unlock? Afaik doesn't matter. You can sim unlock an unrooted phone and vice versa
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OK let's stick with the sim unlock
What are the steps and which tools is needed ?
Sim unlocking has to be done with a code. Find a cell repair store near you and ask about sim unlocking. It'll probably cost 20-30 bucks. You can also try some online stores, google xt860 sim unlock. Rooting you can do yourself. If you are on android 2.3.4 you can use Pete's one.click found in the dev section. I'm not sure if it works on the new 2.3.6, but if not search for zergrush. Or find my thread labeled "The xt860, custom roms and you" I've linked to zergrush in there. If you are new to all this may I suggest you spend some time reading various threads and make sure you read directions before attempting anything. If your unsure just ask rather than rushing in and bricking your phone.
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Thanks
the only way to unlocking is using code ??
i use your advice and spend some time reading Before I jump in
Ya you need a code. I was unable to unlock mine. Tried a online service which eventually emailed me back saying they could not find a code. Full refund though. Also tried a store but they could not find a code either. Code is specific to your IMEI which is a number specific to your device. But I know others have successfully unlocked theirs. Also unlock my kill your 3g but there is a fix somewhere on here. We can find it of you need it. But for sure best thing you can do is read and educate as much as you can about your device before rooting.
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Ya you need a code. I was unable to unlock mine. Tried a online service which eventually emailed me back saying they could not find a code. Full refund though. Also tried a store but they could not find a code either. Code is specific to your IMEI which is a number specific to your device. But I know others have successfully unlocked theirs. Also unlock my kill your 3g but there is a fix somewhere on here. We can find it of you need it. But for sure best thing you can do is read and educate as much as you can about your device before rooting.
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I used mobileincanada.com twice and that seemed to have worked.
i know verizon will unlock your phone for free. Im not sure about other providers but if you tell your provider your going out of country on business and would like to use your own simcard while away, they will usually allow this as long as you you say your "keeping" your contract with them
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i know verizon will unlock your phone for free. Im not sure about other providers but if you tell your provider your going out of country on business and would like to use your own simcard while away, they will usually allow this as long as you you say your "keeping" your contract with them
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Guy at bell told me to look online
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danifunker said:
I used mobileincanada.com twice and that seemed to have worked.
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I'll have to check that out
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Guy at bell told me to look online
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thats dumb customer service. if you find a working solution post it here ! and i hope the best for yu
as mentioned before.....
.mobileincanada.com/1560-How-To-Unlock-code-en-Motorola-Milestone-XT860-Bell.html
(i'm gonna try them by myself when i get the device)
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.
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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.
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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.