I have a new C6606 from T-Mobile US. I purchased it directly from T-Mobile, they shipped it to me. When I ordered it, I specifically told them I required it be SIM unlocked because I travel frequently to China for long periods of time and I use a China Unicom SIM while there. My previous T-Mobile phones all worked great there, T-Mobile never gave me any problem giving me the unlock code. So, I requested the SIM unlock code for this new Z. I just received an email from T-Mobile telling me that they cannot give me an unlock code because the IMEI number for this phone is "unknown". They claim this phone must have been purchased from another carrier or source, so they don't have it in their database and thus they are unable to give me an unlock code. Seriously???
I'm about to give up on this phone, and maybe even T-Mobile, even though I've been a customer of theirs for over 9 years, now.
Yeah just pay to unlock is it that much expensive?
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I paid $25 for unlock code from http://www.cellunlocker.net/ even though t-mo told me to wait for a few weeks before they can give me unlock code.
Fuzi0719 said:
I have a new C6606 from T-Mobile US. I purchased it directly from T-Mobile, they shipped it to me. When I ordered it, I specifically told them I required it be SIM unlocked because I travel frequently to China for long periods of time and I use a China Unicom SIM while there. My previous T-Mobile phones all worked great there, T-Mobile never gave me any problem giving me the unlock code. So, I requested the SIM unlock code for this new Z. I just received an email from T-Mobile telling me that they cannot give me an unlock code because the IMEI number for this phone is "unknown". They claim this phone must have been purchased from another carrier or source, so they don't have it in their database and thus they are unable to give me an unlock code. Seriously???
I'm about to give up on this phone, and maybe even T-Mobile, even though I've been a customer of theirs for over 9 years, now.
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Exactly just buy am unlock code either from unlocker or from eBay. I know it won't be free but u will get it much faster.
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ngvuanh said:
I paid $25 for unlock code from http://www.cellunlocker.net/ even though t-mo told me to wait for a few weeks before they can give me unlock code.
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I just check cellunlocker charges $40 for my code. T-Mobile Sony Xperia z
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Maybe try replying to their email with an order confirmation showing you bought it from them and see what happens?
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I actually paid $25 for their unlock code.
They might change their fees, I am not so sure.
You may mention that you have a friend refer you to them. My order ID is 480592.
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I just check cellunlocker charges $40 for my code. T-Mobile Sony Xperia z
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ngvuanh said:
I actually paid $25 for their unlock code.
They might change their fees, I am not so sure.
You may mention that you have a friend refer you to them. My order ID is 480592.
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Thanks
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Now if only I could pay to have my bootloader unlocked lol.
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I received it yesterday.
And purchased the unlock code from the eBay seller.
But is was not working..
My XT862 is not possible to unlock?
Help me plz.
Thx.
woodie1 said:
I received it yesterday.
And purchased the unlock code from the eBay seller.
But is was not working..
My XT862 is not possible to unlock?
Help me plz.
Thx.
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Unlock what? The sim card? You purchased from an ebay seller??? Please clarify...
Try purchasing code from another unlocker. If code turns out same, this might mean Verizon has started altering unlock codes like they were doing with Droid 2 Globals before. If this is the case, the only way you can get it unlocked is thru Verizon. But for this you need to be a customer of theirs with an account that has been in good standing for 6 months. If you do not live in the States, this obviously poses a problem, see if the ebay seller can get the codes for you.
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Unlock what? The sim card? You purchased from an ebay seller??? Please clarify...
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I purchased unlock code for droid 3.(locked by verizon)
And it didn't work..
I purchased the code twice from other seller.
But the code is same..
I'm not living in the States.
My friend is there and have a account of Verizon for 3 years.
Do I have to ship phone to my friend for request the unlock code from them?
Thx.
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Try purchasing code from another unlocker. If code turns out same, this might mean Verizon has started altering unlock codes like they were doing with Droid 2 Globals before. If this is the case, the only way you can get it unlocked is thru Verizon. But for this you need to be a customer of theirs with an account that has been in good standing for 6 months. If you do not live in the States, this obviously poses a problem, see if the ebay seller can get the codes for you.
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I purchased the code twice from other seller.
But the code is same..
I'm not living in the States.
My friend is there and have a account of Verizon for 3 years.
Do I have to ship phone to my friend for request the unlock code from them?
Thx.
If you have a friend who is a VZW customer, see if you can have him add it to his account temporarily and then call the Global support number and request a SIM unlock code. You may not even have to ship it to him - just send him the numbers on the sticker under the battery so he can add it to his account.
As long as his account is in good standing, VZW will give you the unlock code for free and it worked fine for me.
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If you have a friend who is a VZW customer, see if you can have him add it to his account temporarily and then call the Global support number and request a SIM unlock code. You may not even have to ship it to him - just send him the numbers on the sticker under the battery so he can add it to his account.
As long as his account is in good standing, VZW will give you the unlock code for free and it worked fine for me.
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He moved to the AT&T last month..
I will sell it by ebay and re-purchase other one.
thx.
woodie1 said:
I received it yesterday.
And purchased the unlock code from the eBay seller.
But is was not working..
My XT862 is not possible to unlock?
Help me plz.
Thx.
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Have you tried the TBH app?
Let's talk to the point, already have this moto x customized phone from moto maker, u bought it from swappa, after it arrive to my country, I put my local sim card and, the message sim network unlock pin pop up, I have already try 4 third party unlocking service, but not result, they all said my code not found, don't know what to do, anyone here have suggestions or opinion? Feel free to share, Thx
Ps: I'm live outside of US
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I also ordered one from at&t and RipCo unlocks got me the code in two days...
(They are selling it on ebay)
They also return your money if they can't get the code.
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daemontus said:
I also ordered one from at&t and RipCo unlocks got me the code in two days...
(They are selling it on ebay)
They also return your money if they can't get the code.
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Already try that too, no result
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Moderator, Please close this thread please, thanks
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care to share the final result?
daemontus said:
I also ordered one from at&t and RipCo unlocks got me the code in two days...
(They are selling it on ebay)
They also return your money if they can't get the code.
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I have the same question as OP. I am about to order a MotoX and will be traveling in 1 month.
Who is RipCo?
For Motorola are more services available,there is a cheaper service that does not work for all phones,but tere is a service for not found phones ,which even if is a bit more expensive ( around 12$) should unlcok your phone
kreegaa said:
care to share the final result?
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finally get unlock code from att
Ezekial said:
I have the same question as OP. I am about to order a MotoX and will be traveling in 1 month.
Who is RipCo?
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ripco,the seller that sell unlock code att on ebay
deviantartjr said:
finally get unlock code from att
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Let me see if I understood correctly, you bought your Moto X from motorola's website (in the Design Yours section), customized your phone and at the end you choosed Carrier -> ATT -> No Contract (that's 499$) and you got it to work in your country?
Darel18 said:
Let me see if I understood correctly, you bought your Moto X from motorola's website (in the Design Yours section), customized your phone and at the end you choosed Carrier -> ATT -> No Contract (that's 499$) and you got it to work in your country?
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yes
deviantartjr said:
finally get unlock code from att
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So you just called them and asked them for the code, didn't you?
What exactly did you say? I'm in the same situation and I'm about to give them a call, so I have to be prepared
Thanks a lot!
Just got myself an AT&T Moto X. I am in India right now and dont see any option to e-mail the guys at AT&T. For some reason they want me to register. Can anyone help me out with this? I need to SIM unlock the phone. How do I reach AT&T via e-mail?
This is the AT&T International (+1 916 843 4685) phone number.Can call that 1-2 times if you can and try to convince you to give you a code,but lately seems they do not give codes unless you have or had a contract with them and use the form from their website to request for it. If that is not working can just buy an unlock code should be around 12$
Anyone have a phone with imei starting 3532 that has had problems unlocking?
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yes
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So, how did you get the unlock code? Care to help? Thanks in advance
kizhaevv said:
So you just called them and asked them for the code, didn't you?
What exactly did you say? I'm in the same situation and I'm about to give them a call, so I have to be prepared
Thanks a lot!
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syathibiy said:
So, how did you get the unlock code? Care to help? Thanks in advance
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try buy the code from unlocking service hope you get the code
I bought a nexus 6 att version... Only calling and text work on my verizon sim...Unlock network sim code keeps poping up..Do 8 need to purchase a code from somewhere or is there another way to get data to work? If i have to purchase code can someone point me in the direction were to get the code and it actually work..
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well, good job in buying the only nexus 6 thats sim locked(from att only) to use on verizon. all the other nexus 6 are not sim locked. att will give you the unlocked code after you fully pay off the nexus 6, or you can pay an online site for the unlock code.
simms22 said:
well, good job in buying the only nexus 6 thats sim locked(from att only) to use on verizon. all the other nexus 6 are not sim locked. att will give you the unlocked code after you fully pay off the nexus 6, or you can pay an online site for the unlock code.
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I thought they all were unlocked..So i didnt know or i would have got a tmobile...Unfortunalty i bought on ebay so no clue about att unlocking it....Do you know a good site ? Dont mind paying for code just dont want to get scammed
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kenbrownstone said:
I thought they all were unlocked..So i didnt know or i would have got a tmobile...Unfortunalty i bought on ebay so no clue about att unlocking it....Do you know a good site ? Dont mind paying for code just dont want to get scammed
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ive never had to sim unlock a phone before, so i dont have any recommendations..
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
Velrix said:
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
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Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
ScottsoNJ said:
Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
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TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
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TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
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There are unlocking services online that use the TMobile app. Costs about $60
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I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
apfrost said:
I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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So you did it directly through TMobile?
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daniel4653 said:
So you did it directly through TMobile?
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I used this T-Mobile app that was pre-loaded on the phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.simlock&hl=en
anybody know a site or ebay seller who can unlock through the app yet?
apfrost said:
I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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Was phone bought from tmo or swappa or the like? I bought a tmo model on swappa and much to my surprise, the app unlocked it right away. not my experience when buying outright from tmo.
anybody find an unlock solution?
At least the TMobile app allows the option to get a 30 day temporary unlock which for people who travel internationally and want to just a prepaid GSM Sim card it's a good option. They don't have to do this, do is a step in the right direction.
search on youtube, there is a service for unlocking them without the app
Thanks.
Yes, these unlocking services have been around years.
They cost money, which isn't really needed unless you wanted to change carrier, and they would want the balance of the phone paid off anyway
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
frostwildfire said:
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
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most tmobile and metropcs dont use unlock codes now. android devices use Device Unlock app, similar to sprint official unlock service.
I have a brand new G6 in the box I want to give to my friend but T-Mobile says I need to put it on their network for a few months before they will unlock it. Pretty BS about it since I bought it outright and never once had a plan on it. I want to give it as new and don't want to open it. Saw some sketchy sites online and other posts here seem to be for different types of unlocks. He has ATT and just wants to use it there. Am I screwed?
Mine came with an app pre-installed that would permanently sim unlock it.
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Mine came with an app pre-installed that would permanently sim unlock it.
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Yeah they call come preloaded but apparently it won't work and you won't get the code unless its on the network and T-Mobile allows it from their end.
mdl054 said:
Yeah they call come preloaded but apparently it won't work and you won't get the code unless its on the network and T-Mobile allows it from their end.
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Are you on TMO? If so, swap your sim card into it. Call them (611) and tell them the imei you want to unlock then run the app.
I just did that a few days ago. Also the handset must be paid off completely first.
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brossovitch said:
Are you on TMO? If so, swap your sim card into it. Call them (611) and tell them the imei you want to unlock then run the app.
I just did that a few days ago. Also the handset must be paid off completely first.
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I am on TMO and I would just do that but they told me I had to wait 40 days. Is this not accurate? I'm afraid of opening the box only for it to not work and I can't sell it as brand new in box anymore. Or is that all bs and it will just work immediately? I bought the phone outright in April.
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I am on TMO and I would just do that but they told me I had to wait 40 days. Is this not accurate? I'm afraid of opening the box only for it to not work and I can't sell it as brand new in box anymore. Or is that all bs and it will just work immediately? I bought the phone outright in April.
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They specifically told me they will unlock a phone immediately upon payment of its balance.
I dunno. I think policy is 40 days. But my customer service location is really good and rated #1 in the country. Otherwise I don't know. You should be able to get it unlocked, especially since you're a customer. Id even try yo use TForce. They're pretty awesome too
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I got a used LG G6 from ebay and Tmo rep said that the balance is not paid off so i can't unlock it. Should i use 3rd party to unlock it? I am seeing some places charge $100+ to unlock. It's not like the phone is stolen or anything. Should I just return the phone?
Jeremy
DeathBlimp said:
I got a used LG G6 from ebay and Tmo rep said that the balance is not paid off so i can't unlock it. Should i use 3rd party to unlock it? I am seeing some places charge $100+ to unlock. It's not like the phone is stolen or anything. Should I just return the phone?
Jeremy
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I would return it. It is rather unscrupulous of the buyer to sell you a phone that has not been paid off.
And eventually, if it is not paid off it will be black listed and locked out of TMO network based on IMEI
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The 40 days is policy that the phone needs to be actually activated and working for the 40 day counter to start. They do not have to be 40 consecutive days, but 40 days of being alive, working and connected. The Op said that the phone was paid off, so that shouldn't be an issue for the op. Just the 40 day counter.
No need for 60 days continuous use on T-Mobile network. Insert valid T-Mobile sim card to register the handset at least once on their network. You can then take the sim card out (use with any T-Mobile MVNO or don't use it at all - your choice). After 60 days have passed, insert valid T-Mobile sim card again and use the unlock app to permanently unlock your handset. I've done that with my handset and it got permanently unlocked.
Hi there,
I've managed to unlock a T-Mobile G6 a few days ago, using a third party service. Specifically, here: https://www.unlockscope.com/unlock-lg-g6-032413
It was pricier than I was expecting, but anyway, it worked and now it's on AT&T.
androm3da said:
No need for 60 days continuous use on T-Mobile network. Insert valid T-Mobile sim card to register the handset at least once on their network. You can then take the sim card out (use with any T-Mobile MVNO or don't use it at all - your choice). After 60 days have passed, insert valid T-Mobile sim card again and use the unlock app to permanently unlock your handset. I've done that with my handset and it got permanently unlocked.
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Do you know if the same SIM needs to be used after the 60 days (T-Mobile quotes 40 days), or can a different SIM be used? I ask because I purchased a T-Mobile locked phone from someone who had it activated after purchase but apparently not for long enough as I can't get it unlocked in the unlock app even though it's now been long enough. I didn't encourage the seller to put his SIM back in the phone at time of purchase and I don't have easy contact with him anymore. I do however know someone else with a T-Mobile plan but I don't want to try using a different SIM if that might screw with the day count. Might you have any insight?
I used a different T-Mobile sim from the one I initially inserted to register on their network.
It could officially be 40 days even though I waited 60 days instead. Was in no rush to unlock.
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Also you have to meet certain terms and condition before you can unlock the handset. I.e. you can only unlock 2 devices per calendar year. The handset should be paid in full etc. There are some other requirements I don't recall exactly please look it up.
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androm3da said:
I used a different T-Mobile sim from the one I initially inserted to register on their network.
It could officially be 40 days even though I waited 60 days instead. Was in no rush to unlock.
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Also you have to meet certain terms and condition before you can unlock the handset. I.e. you can only unlock 2 devices per calendar year. The handset should be paid in full etc. There are some other requirements I don't recall exactly please look it up.
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Thanks for the info! One last question since I have to meet up with someone to get do it. Is it something that should work right after putting the SIM in or does it have to be in the phone awhile? All other conditions have been met as far as I'm aware so if what you're saying still works, it should do the trick.