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Unlock with rooting?

Does rooting with androot automatically unlock a G1?
If not, how do unlock a G1? How can I tell if a G1 is already unlocked?
Thanks
Heeter
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Yes, universalandroot is all you need to root. Just did my g1 5 days ago.
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Let me try;
Root(ing) - (Gaining) Administrator / Full access of the Android Operating System
Unlock(ing) - (Enabling) phone to accept not just the SIM card from its original designated network (T-Mobile US - example).
Test Root by running su on term emulator.
Test Unlock by inserting a different SIM card
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Thanks Guys,
So, Rooting does automatically unlock the G1?
I purchased a G1 on ebay, and apparently, it is unlocked, but it looks like the original 1.6 is still there. So I am wondering how that is done.
Doesn't really matter anyways, I am going to root it when it gets here.
Heeter

You can unlock G1 on 1.6, that is what I did with my G1 from T-Mobile. Once unlocked, it stay unlocked.
Unlocking has nothing to do with rooting your G1. Rooting give you administrative privilage so you can do what you want on the phone.

So, BA.
How did you unlock it?
Heeter

Got the unlock code FREE from T-Mobile. Basically, call them up and requested the unlock code. After a certain time T-Mobile will give you the unlock code (when you requested) if you needed to unlock your G1 when you go on a trip (that required you to use the other network) to different place (IE: other country). That is what I did.
In your case, if you are not the original owner of the G1 with the T-Mobile account, and the G1 is not unlocked. You'll probably have to pay for the unlock code. My brother pass me down the G1, so that what we did.

Awesome, thanks for explaination, BA
Heeter
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No problem, anytime.

plz clarify
i think i have rooted my g1 but still it does not accept other sim cards. is there a 'free' way to get sim unlock for tmobile g1 in uk. any help is much appreciated.

drjat said:
i think i have rooted my g1 but still it does not accept other sim cards. is there a 'free' way to get sim unlock for tmobile g1 in uk. any help is much appreciated.
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Rooting does not unlock your phone. Nor does it work the other way around, they are completely separate.
The only way to get the unlock code free is to get it from T-mobile, which they will really only give you if you got your phone from them. You can use virgin mobile without unlocking.

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AdamPI said:
Rooting does not unlock your phone. Nor does it work the other way around, they are completely separate.
The only way to get the unlock code free is to get it from T-mobile, which they will really only give you if you got your phone from them. You can use virgin mobile without unlocking.
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the phone belongs to my brother but he was told that he will have to pay £15 to get unlock code from tmobile.
if i buy unlock code from e.g. ebay will the phone stay sim unlocked even if i upgrade/downgrade operating system?
also - after sim unlock- will g1 be able to access data from other networks at registration stage (just after booting)?

drjat said:
the phone belongs to my brother but he was told that he will have to pay £15 to get unlock code from tmobile.
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They can give it free, but it depends on circumstances.
if i buy unlock code from e.g. ebay will the phone stay sim unlocked even if i upgrade/downgrade operating system?
also - after sim unlock- will g1 be able to access data from other networks at registration stage (just after booting)?
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Yes & yes, the network lock has nothing to do with the OS.

I looked around for a bit when I first got my UK G1 a few days ago trying to figure out the same question.
Unlocking and rooting are completely separate. There is no way to unlock your phone by rooting it or installing software hacks or mods. Also, once you unlock your phone using a code from TMB or eBay, etc. it will ALWAYS stay unlocked, no matter what you do in terms of rooting, installing custom ROMs, etc.
I just paid £3.85 for an unlock code from eBay instead. I got it within a few minutes and it worked immediately. Now I'm using it with my Orange SIM card without any problems. I would have phoned T-Mobile up but I'm not the original owner of the phone and I didn't want to hassle the original owner with it, since he had already given me the phone for free. So paying a few quid for an unlock code didn't really bother me.
Wow, I went a bit off-topic there, lol

Unlocking Incredible S

what do you guys use to unlock the Incredible S?
i m looking into buying Canada Virgin Incredible S and using it on Fido network?

gwmkwan said:
what do you guys use to unlock the Incredible S?
i m looking into buying Canada Virgin Incredible S and using it on Fido network?
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I've used cellunlock.net to unlock my Incredible S.
BTW, if you are interested - I am selling my unlocked (originally Bell branded) IS. I'm currently using it on Fido!

I realize it's not what you're asking, but just so everyone knows, if you buy a phone from the same carrier you have service with then legally they have to unlock the phone for you if you request it directly.
I have done so before with phones on ATT & TMobile and never had to pay or had any issues doing so. I just called them up and explained that I wanted my phone unlocked and they did so.

voxigenboy said:
I realize it's not what you're asking, but just so everyone knows, if you buy a phone from the same carrier you have service with then legally they have to unlock the phone for you if you request it directly.
I have done so before with phones on ATT & TMobile and never had to pay or had any issues doing so. I just called them up and explained that I wanted my phone unlocked and they did so.
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I'm not sure the legal implications are the same between US and Canada. Also, I'm not sure that carriers will give you the code immediately. Some of them will ask you to wait for some time or expect that you are a current customer before giving you the code.

rajeshr said:
I'm not sure the legal implications are the same between US and Canada. Also, I'm not sure that carriers will give you the code immediately. Some of them will ask you to wait for some time or expect that you are a current customer before giving you the code.
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Yes, Canadian carriers generally require a minimum of 30 days service before they will unlock a phone. Plus they charge $50 (or more) for the unlock.

maybe u need a XTC chip to unlock and s-off Incredible S ...

Sim unlock is around $20 online
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Can someone tell me if I unlock a carrier Locked IS online and after Flashing custom Roms, will it ReLock again or it would remain like a factory unlocked set?

jjdoctor said:
Can someone tell me if I unlock a carrier Locked IS online and after Flashing custom Roms, will it ReLock again or it would remain like a factory unlocked set?
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No flashing a custom Rom will not undo a SIM unlock.

How to Simunlock?

Hey guys, I just picked up an htc vivid from someone on craigslist, and it is basically brand new, and simlocked. I need to be able to change the usb debugging settings in order to use the toolkit for the vivid, but I can't bypass the simunlock screen. I don't want to buy a code online, because with my htc inspire 4g, I was able to unlock it through rooting. is it possible to do this as well? I've been searching for a while, I apologize If I missed anything. Thanks a million.

Hey, dont think there is a way to unlock it through rooting .. Inspire had this option but not the vivid.. Buy a unlcok code online it doesnt cost more than 4-5$ ..

dullhunk said:
Hey, dont think there is a way to unlock it through rooting .. Inspire had this option but not the vivid.. Buy a unlcok code online it doesnt cost more than 4-5$ ..
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I appreciate the answer, but at the moment, i don't have any money at all. Not even $5. I'm starting a new job today, but it will be 2 weeks before I can even get it unlocked. Your sure theres no other way?

+1 for SIM unlock via root. Most of the online unlock sites seem shady.

Use Dr.unlockusa from Ebay. This is who I used and it took less than 15 minutes. The only caveat is your IMEI must start with the numbers listed in the auction title. Once you win the auction you must go to his website and submit your auction info and imei info.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-CODE...805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33735ba085
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ibraheem0079 said:
Check your iphone sim lock status, iPhone Unlock Check
iPhone warranty Check
I was able to check my iphone with this website
iphoneadmin.com
Model: IPHONE 4 8GB WHITE
IMEI: 012848008247742
MAC: 28E02CA7EEED
Serial: C38GL060DPMW
ICCID: 89014104254297102884
Version: 5.0
Warranty: Limited Warranty
Warranty End Date: 2013-04-24
Purchase Date: 2012-04-25
Activated: Yes
Country: USA
Carrier: AT&T USA
SIM Lock Status: Locked
Last Activation: 2012-04-26
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Ban please?
As for the OP, you just want to get into the phone so you can reset it, not sim unlock it?

Has anyone tried this method with success?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

Don't know, but I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145

cruzin_cruzing said:
Don't know, but I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145
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I know about that thread, but if you're not S-OFF and don't want to send your IMEI to someone to unlock it, there must be a way to do it via adb or another way.
I did it on my Desire Z before and I can't see why it can't be done on the Vivid/Raider.

mohcho said:
I know about that thread, but if you're not S-OFF and don't want to send your IMEI to someone to unlock it, there must be a way to do it via adb or another way.
I did it on my Desire Z before and I can't see why it can't be done on the Vivid/Raider.
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No, they've patched that method. Besides, giving your IMEI out isn't much of a risk.

If this was my personal phone I wouldn't care. Work phone is a different story.

How To Check If Its SIM Unlocked without SIM?

Hello, im gonna trade my white vivid for a black one, but the guy needs it unlocked. When i bought mine, the guy said it was but i never made sure. I dont have any other sims to check and the trade is about to happen. Is there some sort of menu i can access to see if im unlocked?
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Would like to know this too.
On a tangential note, is ATT accepting unlock requests for this phone yet?

Aus_Azn said:
Would like to know this too.
On a tangential note, is ATT accepting unlock requests for this phone yet?
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I was told by a store rep that ATT will NOT give unlock code until the entire contract finish...... Hope that's not true.

RayYung said:
I was told by a store rep that ATT will NOT give unlock code until the entire contract finish...... Hope that's not true.
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I bought an unlock code on ebay a few months ago for $3.. it worked perfectly and the overseas sim i had worked no problem.

Did anyone ever find or figure this out?

Question about sim chip on incredible s

I was wondering if someone could advise me on the ability to use a different sim chip while traveling to another country.
Is it true that while my phone is s–off through the use of the revolutionary tool, that I still won't be able to use a different sim chip with this phone until I unlock it with one of those xtc-clips?
I just want be sure before I think about purchasing one of those clips for +$80.
Thanks
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Tecagaste said:
I was wondering if someone could advise me on the ability to use a different sim chip while traveling to another country.
Is it true that while my phone is s–off through the use of the revolutionary tool, that I still won't be able to use a different sim chip with this phone until I unlock it with one of those xtc-clips?
I just want be sure before I think about purchasing one of those clips for +$80.
Thanks
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You can also just ask your carrier for the unlock code if it is a branded phone. Otherwise ou could use one of the pay services and purchase an unlock code for less than the cost of the XTC Clip

Tecagaste said:
I was wondering if someone could advise me on the ability to use a different sim chip while traveling to another country.
Is it true that while my phone is s–off through the use of the revolutionary tool, that I still won't be able to use a different sim chip with this phone until I unlock it with one of those xtc-clips?
I just want be sure before I think about purchasing one of those clips for +$80.
Thanks
Sent from my Incredible S using xda app-developers app
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if your phone is carrier unlocked then your good to go !

tpbklake said:
You can also just ask your carrier for the unlock code if it is a branded phone. Otherwise ou could use one of the pay services and purchase an unlock code for less than the cost of the XTC Clip
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Just want to be sure I'm understanding you correctly.
I am with Virgin mobile in Ottawa, Ontario. I plan to use a different sim chip now that I am in Peru for a couple of months. Once I put in this Sim it asks me for a PIN to unlock the sim. Who provides me with that pin? Virgin mobile of Ontario or the sim provider in Peru?
Sorry I usually just purchase a cheap prepaid phone whenever I travel abroad but would love to be able to use my htc here in Lima. I appreciate the help.

naathaanb96 said:
if your phone is carrier unlocked then your good to go !
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Thats the thing though how do I know if it is carrier unlocked
All I've done to this phone is get s-off with revolutionary and root it.

Tecagaste said:
Thats the thing though how do I know if it is carrier unlocked
All I've done to this phone is get s-off with revolutionary and root it.
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if you bought it branded from say virgin, it will most likely be locked so only their sim cards work in it. if you buy a cheap sim card and put it in it will say enter unlock code or some ****. that means its locked. usually carriers (australia anyway) say if you have recharged more then 80 dollars or been with them for like 6 months they can unlock it for free.

Tecagaste said:
Just want to be sure I'm understanding you correctly.
I am with Virgin mobile in Ottawa, Ontario. I plan to use a different sim chip now that I am in Peru for a couple of months. Once I put in this Sim it asks me for a PIN to unlock the sim. Who provides me with that pin? Virgin mobile of Ontario or the sim provider in Peru?
Sorry I usually just purchase a cheap prepaid phone whenever I travel abroad but would love to be able to use my htc here in Lima. I appreciate the help.
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First I would check with Virgin Mobile and see if they will give you an unlock code. If not, then you would need to visit one of the pay for sites and purchase an unlock code.