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[Q] [XT860] who should be first?

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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Endoroid said:
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

Dri94 said:
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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Endoroid said:
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)

Unlock Codes?

Anybody have the "unlock code" for the Thrill? Really craving to have that. Cheers.
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I brought on ebay for 2.99. Btw i m on tmbile
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i just rang at&t and asked for it.

Really? Knowing AT&T, I find that a little hard to believe. Perhaps there were more details to this?

nope, brought phone on ebay, said i lived out of the US and can i have the unlock code. This isn't uncommon as i was following another post where the user did the same thing.

Every thrill has its own unlock code you can't just go around asking for a code you have to retrieve that yourself
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Just call att, they gave me mine the other day, free.

Droid 3 unlock for straight talk

Ok I have 2 droid 3's next mouth both will have a bad esn because im no longer going to give verizon over $470 a mouth my bill keeps going up and they wont till me y but im going to unlock both for straight talk its cheeper for $45 for both phones and what im asking is what is a good page to get 2 unlock codes and what ratio do I need to flash on them were do I get the ratio and how do I flash it?
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I suggest getting the unlock codes from Verizon first. Some unlock code have been changed by Verizon and cannot be obtained by third-party vendors.
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KayxGee1 said:
I suggest getting the unlock codes from Verizon first. Some unlock code have been changed by Verizon and cannot be obtained by third-party vendors.
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I can not get my unlock codes from verizon as my acount is not in good standing for 6 mouths so im stuck buying one
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leerpsp said:
I can not get my unlock codes from verizon as my acount is not in good standing for 6 mouths so im stuck buying one
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I got my code on Ebay from UnlockFusion, it's only 4.05USD now and worked flawlessly.
Then use instructions and files in this; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 to use the XT883 (chinese D3) radio and build.prop to unlock US GSM carriers.

Skreelink said:
I got my code on Ebay from UnlockFusion, it's only 4.05USD now and worked flawlessly.
Then use instructions and files in this; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 to use the XT883 (chinese D3) radio and build.prop to unlock US GSM carriers.
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Thanks man that's the info I wonted!
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leerpsp said:
Thanks man that's the info I wonted!
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No Problem.

VERY BIG BUMB ok i need a place to get my droid 3 unlocked that unlock place is not on ebay no more and thanks

leerpsp said:
VERY BIG BUMB ok i need a place to get my droid 3 unlocked that unlock place is not on ebay no more and thanks
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I got an unlock code from unlock4moto.com about 2 weeks ago for $6, worked great.

Ditto and that was last spring. Great sight.
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linuxgator said:
I got an unlock code from unlock4moto.com about 2 weeks ago for $6, worked great.
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thanks man i will get mine there all i need is a back and battery cheep then i can have a 100% working droid 3 thanks

[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.

mrAdvo said:
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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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Atrix hd bad emei

I have just purchased ATRIX HD on ebay and it has bad emei. Seller said that the phone could be unlocked to use any GSM carries except ATT, H20 OR ANY CARRIES CONNECTED WITH AT&T. Please advise to me, i can unlock it to use gsm outside USA or not, if it can be unlocked. what way i can carry out?
Thanks so much for your help in advance.

You can unlock this and use it outside of the us on almost any gsm network
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pandoraFlavor said:
You can unlock this and use it outside of the us on almost any gsm network
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Thanks so much. Can i buy unlocked code from ATT ?

No but you can on ebay.
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deeje00 said:
No but you can on ebay.
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Thanks for your advice. I wonder whether ATT doesn't provide code, i can buy on ebay and unlock my phone or not?
I will try.

Can't believe people are offering you help with committing a crime (at least here in the US). Shady business to buy a stolen phone. Assuming it's probably stolen since ATT blocked the IMEI.

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Can't believe people are offering you help with committing a crime (at least here in the US). Shady business to buy a stolen phone. Assuming it's probably stolen since ATT blocked the IMEI.
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I don't like jumping to conclusions. It could be that guy reported his phone as stolen when he lost it, then he found it but already has a new phone.

SirHoover2010 said:
I don't like jumping to conclusions. It could be that guy reported his phone as stolen when he lost it, then he found it but already has a new phone.
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Still fraud.
edit: not trying to be the moral police, but this doesn't seem like the place to ask or give help in this situation. He should ask the guy he bought it from.