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[Q] Tmobile Note with bad IMEI used on At&T?

If I purchase a T-Mobile Note that has a bad IMEI since it was listed as stolen,can I still use it on At&t?
There is a guy who claims to have lost his original Note,called in his Note as stolen and got a different one from T-Mobile.Now he is selling the original one he said he found for a good price.
I already have the At&t i717 version but At&t has me purchasing a data plan just to be able to use it.I hardly use the data at all and just need talk and text since I'm always near a wi-fi spot.
Would the T-Mobile Note with the blacklisted IMEI work on At&t's network?

How much is he asking ??
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sanchitgrover said:
How much is he asking ??
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$250.

AW: [Q] Tmobile Note with bad IMEI used on At&T?
Don't buy stolen things! It's lkke you stole it and illegal too.
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Threads such as these are not allowed on XDA. I suggest you tell him to return it and not to steal.

Expensive SIM Unlock

Hi guys, I'm a fellow XDA member from the HOX+ neck of the woods. Just got my dad an AT&T Xperia TL and wanted to unlock it for him since he uses it most overseas and was shocked at the cost difference between unlocking my HOX+ (also AT&T) and the Xperia TL...$15 vs $40...and 1hr vs 5 days.
What gives?

Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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Mad Marty said:
Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free

AndroidHoneyComb said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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I think that quite clearly says iPhone, but worth a go I suppose

AndroidHoneyComb said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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It says
All contract obligations, including any term commitment, associated with the device to be unlocked have been fully satisfied.
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I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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Mad Marty said:
It says
I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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ATT said they would unlock any phone if you have been a good customer for at least
60
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Days and paid your bill

Yes, but that is stated under Additional. So the way I read it is that you first have to fulfill your contract and then, when you have no bills unpaid, they provide a sim unlock.
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When I switched from my Samsung S3 to my Xperia TL, I just asked for the unlock code on an online chat session. They gave me the unlock code for the S3 immediately during the chat. But, I guess it could have been because I was selling the S3.

I ended up forking over the $39 for the unlock code. Unfortunately, need to use the phone abroad next week, can't wait the 60 days
Considering I paid $0.01 for the phone from Amazon, $39 doesn't seems like much then.
Just need to wait for the unlock code now, takes up to 6 days. We'll post an update when I get it.

SIM Unlock

Hi all,
Can this phone be SIM\ network unlocked? I have been duped by a guy on-line who sold me a sealed unit and now I find that it's network blocked\blacklisted here on one of the networks in Ireland I would like to unlock it to see if hopefully I can get it working on one of the other networks. Can this be die yet?
Many thanks,
M

mark.m.moran said:
Hi all,
Can this phone be SIM\ network unlocked? I have been duped by a guy on-line who sold me a sealed unit and now I find that it's network blocked\blacklisted here on one of the networks in Ireland I would like to unlock it to see if hopefully I can get it working on one of the other networks. Can this be die yet?
Many thanks,
M
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If it's been blacklisted on 1 network dude I think it will be the same for them all. Think they all use the same database. Where online did you purchase it?
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decadan1977 said:
If it's been blacklisted on 1 network dude I think it will be the same for them all. Think they all use the same database. Where online did you purchase it?
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On Adverts.ie mate....I'm gutted

I feel for you mate. I would be gutted also. Some ratbags online. Don't know what your options are to be honest. I'm sure others on here could point you in the right direction.
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I feel for you mate. I would be gutted also. Some ratbags online. Don't know what your options are to be honest. I'm sure others on here could point you in the right direction.
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Thanks so much man, you think it would be worth calling Meteor?
Cheers,
M

Yeah worth a try. Can't see them replacing the phone though. But if it's been someone on there network that's put in a claim on there insurance after selling it to you I'm sure they could check. Was it in a box with all accessories? Most stolen or lost phones come with no boxes or accessories.
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decadan1977 said:
Yeah worth a try. Can't see them replacing the phone though. But if it's been someone on there network that's put in a claim on there insurance after selling it to you I'm sure they could check. Was it in a box with all accessories? Most stolen or lost phones come with no boxes or accessories.
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It was brand new and sealed in the box mate so that is why I was not suspicious at all, unreal that they will just block unused phones like that!! If they won't help I'll get an unlock code or try get it unlocked on XDA somehow and then hope that it works on Vodafone or O2!?
Are you in Dublin yourself?
M

Yes you did say it was sealed. No mate... Up North in Belfast. Try calling your network. See what they can do.
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decadan1977 said:
Yes you did say it was sealed. No mate... Up North in Belfast. Try calling your network. See what they can do.
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OK mate....I wonder if phones blocked down here are blocked up there mate!? You have started me thinking

Have wondered that myself. Up here is considered UK home networks. I'm on 3... And if I travel over the border im still charged mainland Europe roaming rates. And I see a lot of people selling phones on eBay from the UK stating no signal Europe only. Obviously barred on UK networks.
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decadan1977 said:
Have wondered that myself. Up here is considered UK home networks. I'm on 3... And if I travel over the border im still charged mainland Europe roaming rates. And I see a lot of people selling phones on eBay from the UK stating no signal Europe only. Obviously barred on UK networks.
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Exactly...might be worth a trip up, get a SIM from there and try it in the phone. I have to figure out how to get it SIM unlocked first though.....

SIM Unlocking for free?

This may have been asked before but I'll ask again, is there no way of getting this phone SIM unlocked for free as of yet?
When i got my phone first thing I done was get it unlocked to all networks which cost me €20.81, I've had to leave my phone in for repairs after I borked it by formatting system and stupidly not having a nandroid backup, I've been informed that I'll just be getting a new handset but this is likely to be locked to o2 where i purchased the phone and im with Tesco Mobile so unless there is another method that's free that i have yet to come across then I'll have to pay again to get the phone unlocked, and that's not good.
When i had a Galaxy S3 I had an apk.called Galaxy SIM unlock which done the trick nicely, why isn't there something similar for this phone to save people from having to pay?
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Given no responses im assuming there's no free method as of yet.
I have seen this on eBay, this guy has pretty good feedback and is cheap, can anyone vouch for this seller?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261207248078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2275wt_906

jonny68 said:
Given no responses im assuming there's no free method as of yet.
I have seen this on eBay, this guy has pretty good feedback and is cheap, can anyone vouch for this seller?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261207248078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2275wt_906
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my advice - man up and make an actual decision.

ryanp1983 said:
my advice - man up and make an actual decision.
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errrrrrrrrrr ok thanks for your "advice"

I have tried 5 places to get my phone unlocked but none of them have the code, some were saying try back in 2 weeks time and your code might show up on the server, got refunded straight away.
I think they all get them off HTC so the eBay unlock sellers seem to be the cheapest option.

klitchsko said:
I have tried 5 places to get my phone unlocked but none of them have the code, some were saying try back in 2 weeks time and your code might show up on the server, got refunded straight away.
I think they all get them off HTC so the eBay unlock sellers seem to be the cheapest option.
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I'm gonna try that ebay place tomorrow, judging by the feedback looks as if genuine.
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jonny68 said:
I'm gonna try that ebay place tomorrow, judging by the feedback looks as if genuine.
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Got mine from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-an...ltDomain_3&hash=item257d441929#ht_1461wt_1163
Fast turnaround, and 100% seller feedback...used to unlock both my HTC One, and One X previously

You might have to wait a while if o2 are giving you a new phone as the unlock codes for they're new batch on HTC ones don't seem to be on the server where they get them from.
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spikeydoo2006 said:
Got mine from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-an...ltDomain_3&hash=item257d441929#ht_1461wt_1163
Fast turnaround, and 100% seller feedback...used to unlock both my HTC One, and One X previously
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is it new batch of phones as even the same seller lists htc one from o2 seperately and says that new batch is not supported
Here is linkhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-O2-HTC-One-Sensation-Desire-s-x-sv-v-xl-8s-8x-Unlocking-Code-Pin-/150997653549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232829582d

I'm delighted to say I'm in possession of a SIM unlocked One the bootloader is locked but I'd have expected that anyway and I can unlock that anytime but tried my Tesco Mobile and UK Giff Gaff SIMs and both are fine so that's good i don't have to shell out again.
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jonny68 said:
I'm delighted to say I'm in possession of a SIM unlocked One the bootloader is locked but I'd have expected that anyway and I can unlock that anytime but tried my Tesco Mobile and UK Giff Gaff SIMs and both are fine so that's good i don't have to shell out again.
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Strange question, but are you absolutely sure that it's now unlocked? As giffgaff and Tesco mobile all run on the O2 network anyway, and will both work in O2 locked handsets. To be sure, I'd try inserting a Vodafone, 3 or EE SIM just to be sure.
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spikeydoo2006 said:
Strange question, but are you absolutely sure that it's now unlocked? As giffgaff and Tesco mobile all run on the O2 network anyway, and will both work in O2 locked handsets. To be sure, I'd try inserting a Vodafone, 3 or EE SIM just to be sure.
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The only SIM cards ive got are Tesco Mobile and Giff Gaff, well i have an o2 one too but i dont use that.
To be honest even if its not unlocked it's fine for me as they are the only 2 SIM's i use.

jonny68 said:
The only SIM cards ive got are Tesco Mobile and Giff Gaff, well i have an o2 one too but i dont use that.
To be honest even if its not unlocked it's fine for me as they are the only 2 SIM's i use.
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Lucky you, I have had no luck in nearly 3 websites 4 ebay members, Now I have stopped, everyone of them refunded immediately though!
It appears that I have to wait, there is no other option

dryspuri said:
Lucky you, I have had no luck in nearly 3 websites 4 ebay members, Now I have stopped, everyone of them refunded immediately though!
It appears that I have to wait, there is no other option
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I wouldn't give up just yet mate, try some local mobile shops you might get lucky.
Good luck.
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Switching from Sprint to T-mobile, can I keep this phone?

Hi all, because sprint is removing my discount (I've been a customer for over 10 years) it is cheaper to move to T-mobile, but it has already been over 14 days and I cannot return my current sprint phone.
I currently have it rooted and unlocked, but I'm wondering if it is possible for me to just somehome keep this phone, but use it on the T-mobile network instead of having to sell this, and than buying a new one and losing money.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated,
Thank you!

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't they make it illegal to take your phone to a new carrier without your current carriers permission. Granted I do not know the details. But from what I understand the networks are not compatible so I do not think you would be able to do that. One is CDMA and the other is GSM.

I'm surprised no one's answered this simple question.
To answer your question, no. No way in hell. Sell your phone and get it T Mobile Phone simple as that.
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shook187 said:
I'm surprised no one's answered this simple question.
To answer your question, no. No way in hell. Sell your phone and get it T Mobile Phone simple as that.
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Yes that's what It looks like I'll end up doing. I just read alternatively on this website: and wanted to check here.

I at game stop and they have a phone trade in program, and I was quoted 299.00
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Onethirtytwo said:
Hi all, because sprint is removing my discount (I've been a customer for over 10 years) it is cheaper to move to T-mobile, but it has already been over 14 days and I cannot return my current sprint phone.
I currently have it rooted and unlocked, but I'm wondering if it is possible for me to just somehome keep this phone, but use it on the T-mobile network instead of having to sell this, and than buying a new one and losing money.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated,
Thank you!
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They removed your discount when you upgraded. Go back into the store, fill out the form and fax it to Sprint. You will then have your discount back. You just have to re-verify every 2 years.
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tommason1968 said:
I at game stop and they have a phone trade in program, and I was quoted 299.00
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You shouldn't even consider selling it for $299
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Onethirtytwo said:
Hi all, because sprint is removing my discount (I've been a customer for over 10 years) it is cheaper to move to T-mobile, but it has already been over 14 days and I cannot return my current sprint phone.
I currently have it rooted and unlocked, but I'm wondering if it is possible for me to just somehome keep this phone, but use it on the T-mobile network instead of having to sell this, and than buying a new one and losing money.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated,
Thank you!
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No, for two reasons...
1. The phone won't do GSM inside the US.
2. Even if it could do GSM in the US, it lacks UMTS 850, UMTS 1700 and LTE 1700, hence performance on T-Mobile as a smartphone will be poor.

Konfuzion said:
You shouldn't even consider selling it for $299
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I've sold a couple of HTC ones for around $450
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Konfuzion said:
You shouldn't even consider selling it for $299
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I'm not,just throwing it out there for this person for an option

You could easily make 550 off of your One, assuming it's in like-new condition.
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