I have LG Optimus 2X locked to Wind. My son installed the gingerbread software on it around six months ago. The phone works great. I tried to unlock it but I am unable to type in the code because no window pops up after inserting the sim card from a different provider. the phone goes to home screen. I typed in the numbers from instructions provided by the person. The message reads NO ACTIVE NETWORK AVAILABLE when the sim is from different provider but if I type in the same numbers when my active sim card is inserted the USSD code start running and after few seconds the message is IME code concealed. Thus I can not get the little window to type in the unlock code. Thanks for help in advance.
What are you typing to get to the dialog for entering the code? For P990, it is 2945#*990# (I know it works, as I used it myself), so I would think for P999 it would be 2945#*999#.
Keep in mind that the phone may not be able to accept the unlock code for several reasons (not sure about your phone, though). For example, too many unsuccessful attempts to enter an unlock code could lock the phone permanently. Or, the operator-branded firmware would not allow access to this function. Places that provide unlock services usually advise you to check in advance, before purchasing, whether you can actually enter an unlock code into your phone...
HoudiniG said:
I have LG Optimus 2X locked to Wind. My son installed the gingerbread software on it around six months ago. The phone works great. I tried to unlock it but I am unable to type in the code because no window pops up after inserting the sim card from a different provider. the phone goes to home screen. I typed in the numbers from instructions provided by the person. The message reads NO ACTIVE NETWORK AVAILABLE when the sim is from different provider but if I type in the same numbers when my active sim card is inserted the USSD code start running and after few seconds the message is IME code concealed. Thus I can not get the little window to type in the unlock code. Thanks for help in advance.
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I think you need to be on a stock ROM to unlock the phone. Once done, it will remain unlocked and you can restore your previous ROM from a nandroid backup and try the other SIM card. Mind you, the P999 only gonna work in 3G either with Mobilicity or Vidéotron. With the rest of the carriers (Rogers, Fido) you will only get 2G connectivity.
In regards to Wind/other stock ROMs, nandroid backup/restore, etc check the P999 (aka G2X) dedicated thread. The phone is falsely advertised by Wind, it is not the Optimus 2X. The right thread for further information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1114
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I think that i've unloked mine with flashing different baseband.
It was locked on my network but after flashing several roms and basebands it works with every sim.
Is that possible?
And when i flash some bb my sim is locked too.
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I'm having the same problem as the OP. I have a Wind phone, but no matter what I try I can't get the unlock prompt screen to come up. I've tried 2945#*999# AND 2945#*990# with no luck.
But, I do have a Paranoid Android ROM on it. Maybe I have to revert back to stock.
Does anyone know where I can get the stock Wind ROM?
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Hey Guys,
I bought a Galaxy Note here in Mexico, actually 2, one for me one for my GF...
The only company that brought it here was Telcel, but in 6 months i finish my contract and want to move to a different (Faster) Company...
Im new at android, so i was told i could sim unlock my android easy.. well i have been searching lots of forums, and havent found an answer yet,
I even dare to pay to get an unlock code at http://www.cellunlocker.net which i do NOT recommend i havent got answer for my problem yet, anyway here is my problem, i got the code, so its easy i just have to input the code on my phone, the problem is that i dont know how to input the code.
This is what i have tried so far...
1.- Put a sim of a Network locked on my phone... i was supposed to get a screen saying insert Network Lock code or something like that, instead all i got the first 3 times was Network Locked... that's it no option to input the code, right now i dont even get that screen it only shows the icon that means network locked...
2.- I search in the forums, and found sever ussd Codes in this tread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20750699&postcount=72
So ok i tried #7465625*638*Code# / #7465625*638*# / and according to the instructions i got from the cellunlocker page i tried #0111*Code#, all of them returns the same thing "Connection Problem or invalid MMI Code"
I have tried other ussd codes and for example *#06# for the imei and *#7465625# which gave me the current status do work, also another one to see the Mac of the bluetooth, so i stuck here....
Any ideas?? thanks!!!
im going to answer your question, you can try to use an online tool to try to unlock your note, THE BIG PROBLEM is that you wont be able to use in any other company because telcel has locked the firmware, the only thing you can do is change your firmware and you will able to use with other provider
So.. When ics is out i can update and then unlock.. Cause there are no firmware updates right now
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Just wanted to sat that i flashed a custom ROM... Then when using a different sim it gave me the option to unlock so now im unlocked and well that website i used for getting the unlock code was for real
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Could you please post the website? I need to unlock a well to use with iusacell
It is very easy
I am on the original unchanged ICS Touch Wizz 4.0.3 rom
using google play on your phone search for GalaxSim Unlock .... it worked perfectly for me
I think you have to have your phone rooted though...only minor prerequisite needed..
I have Optimus Black from Japan that unfortunately locked to Docomo.
It's gift from my boss
Is there any way to unlock the sim
so I can use with local provider (Indonesia)
Thanks in advance.
Found this,
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Get the IMEI number for your phone. This is also known as the International Mobile Equipment Identification Number. You can do this in one of two ways. Remove your battery, and look for the 15- to 17-digit number underneath it, or type in *#06# and wait for it to appear on your screen. Once you've gotten it, write it down on a piece of paper.
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Find a website that sells unlock codes for LG phones, like TheTravelInsider.com. GSMLiberty.net and GlobalUnlock.com (see Resources). As of 2010 these sites charge between $9.99-$24.99 for their unlock codes (prices as of 2010).
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Go to the site that you have chosen and enter the IMEI number. Find the make and enter LG, then enter the model of your phone, the country that your phone is registered in along with the mobile service provider, and click "Submit." This will bring you to the next page, where you must enter your payment details and a valid e-mail address.
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Get the unlock codes from your e-mail.
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Turn your phone off, removing the battery and the SIM card.
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Get a SIM card from a different network. If you don't have one, borrow one from a friend or purchase a prepaid card from any convenience store.
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Replace your battery and turn the phone back on. When it comes on, it will ask you for a code. Simply enter the one that you got in your e-mail exactly as you see it. Do not add any additional spaces or characters. Enter "OK" and wait a few seconds. The phone will beep and flash and turn off.
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Wait a few more seconds and it will turn back on automatically. If it doesn't push the "On" button. When it comes back look at the top of the screen. If the unlock was successful the new network name will show. If it doesn't work the first time, try the unlock code again.
that would be my last option actually
I would like to do unlock by myself first
so I came to XDA to search some tutorials but no result
thanks anyway
aaddii said:
that would be my last option actually
I would like to do unlock by myself first
so I came to XDA to search some tutorials but no result
thanks anyway
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U cant unlock a simlock on your own.
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(Note: In France, after 3 months, you have the right to get the unlock code free)
Just to know, that's not possible to unlock phone using Custom ROM, right ?
In this case, I suppose we have to go back to Stock ROM but what version !?
I had v11c first, I guess I had to flash this one. But will it work if I flash v20n ??
YouHieng said:
(Note: In France, after 3 months, you have the right to get the unlock code free)
Just to know, that's not possible to unlock phone using Custom ROM, right ?
In this case, I suppose we have to go back to Stock ROM but what version !?
I had v11c first, I guess I had to flash this one. But will it work if I flash v20n ??
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Of course different software/rom work, but different sim cards wont work. Simlock has nothing to do with roms ;-)
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I'm in the same situation, trying to unlcok Optimus Black, and saw this on xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137840
Haven't been able to make it work though. I'm having trouble with my PC communicating with the phone. adb, USB Mass storage all work. But the COM port option is not available in SmartFlash Tool.
is their a method available for unlocking the lg Thrill? I have searched but have not found anything.
no not unless u buy a code or get one from your carier
AT&T, if so ring them and ask for the unlock code. Odd I know but there are a few of us that have done that and they have happy given it to us.
Krooked22 said:
is their a method available for unlocking the lg Thrill? I have searched but have not found anything.
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Really?, c'mon dud, you can get them for $1 on ebay
Okay, so if you have some balls, you can unlock your phone yourself. Check the Optimus 3D forums here for the IMEI Restore/SIM Unlock thread and follow the instructions there. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART OR THOSE UNSKILLED!
Krooked22 said:
is their a method available for unlocking the lg Thrill? I have searched but have not found anything.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186406
Your Welcome, btw no offense but it wasn't too hard to find lol
LG Thrill AT&T : cannot find network unlock screen (got PIN but can't enter it)
Hey guys,
Does anyone have any idea about how to reach the Network unlock screen on the LG Thrill 4G (Biohazard 4.2 ROM) AT&T.
The phone's locked and I got the unlock pin from eBay but even when I restart the phone with the non-AT&T SIM card I never see any screen that asks me to enter the unlock pin.
dangling_refrenz said:
Hey guys,
Does anyone have any idea about how to reach the Network unlock screen on the LG Thrill 4G (Biohazard 4.2 ROM) AT&T.
The phone's locked and I got the unlock pin from eBay but even when I restart the phone with the non-AT&T SIM card I never see any screen that asks me to enter the unlock pin.
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How to unlock:
1. insert a non allowed sim card such as AT&T, etc. and turn phone on.
2. It will show show invalid sim and then the network unlock screen should popup.
3. Tap on the entry area and enter the provided unlock code
(Make sure you have entered the carefully and exactly as shown (numbers only))
4. Press the unlock button. The phone will then perform the network unlock process. This process only takes a few seconds.
5.Congratulations! Your phone is now unlocked to use with any sim from any GSM carrier worldwide.
*****IF THE ABOVE DOES NOT WORK TRY THIS METHOD**********
Below are instructions that work for most network providers:
P990, P999, P970, P920 and similar LG Android phones. Simply enter a non-approved sim, turn on the phone, enter the NCK and press unlock. That's it the phone will then process the code and in about 15 seconds it will be permanently sim unlocked. It his does not work you can dial a secret code to bring up the unlock menu. The secret code is "2945#*XXX#". Replace XXX with the numeric part of your model number (for example for the P999 dial 2945#*999# on your phone). Then enter the code and press unlock.
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I personally had issues unlocking until I flashed a stock ROM. Specifically, I used the stock ATT Froyo ROM.
Hello I just bought a LG optmius 2X from fido and i have went out and got an unlock code ( yes i made sure i had the correct iemi number) BUT here is what happend
I went to the dialer typed in 2945#*990# brings the unlock panel so i begin typing my code the first one went quickly and the phone quickly restarted so i thought yay i did it so i threw in a rogers sim but to my suprise nothing happend.. so i tryed again with a bell sim and once again nothing happend so now i was checking the imei number and that matches with the unlock codes so i have no clue what im doing wrong as well i tryed all the other codes that i was sent with no luck as well
what am i to do?
PS When booted up it says NO SIM as well i have NEVER had a accutal fido sim card in the phone as well i have updated to android 2.3 and that effected nothing
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If you're not getting replies it's because nobody that has seen this yet knows how to help (me included).
In my case it was quite simple as the companies over here are forced to give the unlock codes, all I did was put a SIM from a company other than what I had (as said on the instructions) and then bring the unlock menu and enter the code.
Don't know if using a different SIM before unlocking is necessary because of the model itself or just the company I was using, it wouldn't hurt trying that way so put another sim first and then bring the unlock panel.
Thank you very much for the reply. I have tryed two other sim cards. both givethe same result now isthere a way to check if the phone is ulocked not buy puting in an new sim? Also the phone has never had a fido sim in it could this cause problems?
hidequick said:
Thank you very much for the reply. I have tryed two other sim cards. both givethe same result now isthere a way to check if the phone is ulocked not buy puting in an new sim? Also the phone has never had a fido sim in it could this cause problems?
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The easiest way to check is using a non accepted sim card and getting network. I don't think never have used a fido sim is the issue.
I just want to be sure you're doing the steps right,
1.- Insert a non accepted sim and start the phone, when the phone has loaded you should see the message "locked network/sim" (don't know exactly what it says in english)
2.- Dial the sequence 2945#*990# or 2945#*999# and then input the unlock code, you should get a message saying the request to unlock the phone was successful (again, or something like that) and then the phone will restart
3.- Once it loads again, you should see the name of the network provider and have signal.
Now try again, and tell exactly where it's going different for you to see if someone can help you, if not there's always the option to unlock by software.
Thank you but i get an error when i send the unlock code says networking error of.somthing also is softweare unlocking easy to do?
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looking at the end of topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701939
I have gone back to stock 2.2.2 fryo and it still does not want to unlock.
sorry for the dubble post but here is a video of my problem yes this is me http://www.veoh.com/watch/v33213769CCkKgRTz
hidequick said:
sorry for the dubble post but here is a video of my problem yes this is me http://www.veoh.com/watch/v33213769CCkKgRTz
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Try the code SPCK instead of whichever you're using.
would like you to know i have tryed all codes but i will give it a shot on 2.2
EDIT: tryed all codes recived none work and I HAVE been told these codes work.
ALSOi have a few other topics around the fourms asking about my problem and no one knows whats going on they all have 300+ views even! I have stumped the entire fourm!?
I'm trying to unlock the Exhibit 4G this week for use on a trip abroad (and yes, it is legal to do so since this was a prepaid phone paid in full in 2012 so T-Mobile did email me the unlock code - all that is good). What I don't understand is why it is not prompting for the Unlock code at boot. T-Mobile says I must have another company's SIM card in the phone to unlock the Phone. So, I bought a Simple Mobile SIM and placed it in the phone but it just boots up to the ROM as normal without asking for the unlock code. I am using the Linaro 4.2 rom (which is amazing btw!) but I also tried with Peach Sunrise 3.0 and Cyanogen 10 - nothing but a normal boot with no phone capabilities. So I have these questions: Do I actually need to pay for SimpleMobile service first to get the phone to recognize the SIM as different and ask to unlock? (seems unlikely) - Is Simple Mobile just not a good SIM to use for unlocking this phone... Or do I have to go back to stock ROM and unroot to unlock this? Of course if there are any other apps or shortcuts that will let me get straight to the unlock code prompt I'm all for it. Any help is greatly appreciated - not finding a lot of answers out there on the net and if it is on this forum I apologize for not finding it and would appreciate a link to it - Thx!
You probably need a different sim card. As I understand it, T-Mobile phones don't need to be unlocked to work on Simple Mobile.
meekrawb said:
You probably need a different sim card. As I understand it, T-Mobile phones don't need to be unlocked to work on Simple Mobile.
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Thx - it figures I would choose that one to buy!
Meekrawb is right, simple mobile uses the T-Mobile network.
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To get your IMEI go to your cell phone and enter *#06# This will give you a string of numbers you will need to unlock your cell phone. Enter *#06# as if you are going to make a call. Then you will be given the string of numbers you will need.
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After you obtain your IMEI and copy it on a piece of paper, power your cell phone off. Take the back off if you have a removable back. Take the SIM card out. Put a BLANK SIM card in its place. Power the cell phone on. A screen should come up asking for your IMEI number to be entered. It should look like a rectangular box. Enter you IMEI. There should be a small box under the rectanglar box that you press. The phone should then eventally unlock itself. You can test it by putting a different SIM card in your cell phone.
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