[Q] Sim Unlock - Moto X Q&A

Hey everyone i'm about to buy a Motorola moto x and i think it's locked i'm wondering if there's a free way to unlock it
thanx

Walid Rouabhi said:
Hey everyone i'm about to buy a Motorola moto x and i think it's locked i'm wondering if there's a free way to unlock it
thanx
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cellunlocker [.net] costs $8 usd and it's what we're all using. I personally unlocked two Rogers Moto X using it, and others on this forum said the same thing. There's already a thread for unlocking, read that one instead.

scorpion667 said:
cellunlocker [.net] costs $8 usd and it's what we're all using. I personally unlocked two Rogers Moto X using it, and others on this forum said the same thing. There's already a thread for unlocking, read that one instead.
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My curiosity is, if you unlock the AT&T version, will it work on T-Mobile's LTE network as well?

It should. I've used Xperia with no issues on TMo. Does cellunlocker work realiably for AT&T version?

I have heard about Roger's X being unlocked. But so far it seems nobody can confirm that AT&T moto maker ones can be unlocked. Or am I totally out off the loop?

Finally! With Motomaker's AT&T off-contract device available for purchase now, I understand that the SIM can be unlocked for use on non-AT&T networks. Does that mean it can even be used internationally? European and Asian networks?

fatholleth said:
Finally! With Motomaker's AT&T off-contract device available for purchase now, I understand that the SIM can be unlocked for use on non-AT&T networks. Does that mean it can even be used internationally? European and Asian networks?
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I want to ask the same question as well since I travel internationally quite a bit. Thx folks!

herzzreh said:
It should. I've used Xperia with no issues on TMo. Does cellunlocker work realiably for AT&T version?
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I used cellunlocker to unlock my AT&T Moto X. Worked without any problems. Had unlock code in about an hour after placing order. Once unlocked, the Moto X works perfectly on TMO LTE network.
Matt

pudgewack said:
I used cellunlocker to unlock my AT&T Moto X. Worked without any problems. Had unlock code in about an hour after placing order. Once unlocked, the Moto X works perfectly on TMO LTE network.
Matt
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How much did cellunlocker charge?
EDIT never mind see above it's $8

All that remainds is for them to release the wood covers and ill buy mine.

how long it takes to get the unlock code?thx

deviantartjr said:
how long it takes to get the unlock code?thx
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Same question

deviantartjr said:
how long it takes to get the unlock code?thx
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Jess813 said:
Same question
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I haven't done it myself, but pudgewack was pretty explicit as to cellunlocker's speed:
pudgewack said:
I used cellunlocker to unlock my AT&T Moto X. Worked without any problems. Had unlock code in about an hour after placing order. Once unlocked, the Moto X works perfectly on TMO LTE network.
Matt
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naturefreak85 said:
My curiosity is, if you unlock the AT&T version, will it work on T-Mobile's LTE network as well?
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Keep in mind that the AT&T version lacks the 1700 UMTS band, which means that if you're in an area where TMobile hasn't reframed (to use the 1900 band) you won't have 3G coverage. Basically you'll be switching between LTE and 2G in those areas, and considering TMo's LTE coverage that could be a problem. Get the TMo version unless you plan to travel to/live in Puerto Rico or Chile (according to Wikipedia...).

Cellunlocker is charging me 24
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Cellunlocker.net wants $24 for Tmobile Moto X. Unlockunit.com just unlocked mine for $14 in under an hour.

sankyou said:
Cellunlocker.net wants $24 for Tmobile Moto X. Unlockunit.com just unlocked mine for $14 in under an hour.
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T Mobile Moto X comes SIM unlocked. Why did you buy an unlocked code?

RenSoAbrupt said:
T Mobile Moto X comes SIM unlocked. Why did you buy an unlocked code?
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Yeah just came on here to update to the post. Should have done some more googling as I put in a foreign sim and it popped right up. Oh well my mistake.

scorneil said:
How much did cellunlocker charge?
EDIT never mind see above it's $8
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I have just checked with cellunlocker net and they charge $24.99 which is insane. eBay is cheaper with their $12.something

RenSoAbrupt said:
T Mobile Moto X comes SIM unlocked. Why did you buy an unlocked code?
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What are you talking about? T-Mobile doesn't offer ANY Motorola phones, let alone Moto X.http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif Check their stores or the website. You can get a non-carrier branded unlocked phone directly from Google for $400-450 depending on the config.
Anybody knows if there is a way to unlock Moto X for free?http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/confused.gif
Thanks.

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SIM unlock AT&T(from moto maker)

Hi. I am from Argentina and I bought a Customized Moto X from Moto Maker(AT&T). I have to unlock the phone for use it in my country. The bands are the same so that isn't a problem.
What page is the better for unlock the AT&T Moto X?
Thanks
Just go with the cheapest one you can find on eBay. I think I paid around $4 USD for my code. Most have money back guarantees so you don't lose anything if it doesn't work.
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freak4dell said:
Just go with the cheapest one you can find on eBay. I think I paid around $4 USD for my code. Most have money back guarantees so you don't lose anything if it doesn't work.
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I think the phone can get locked for ever if a put a bad code 3 or 5 times
k3ff0 said:
I think the phone can get locked for ever if a put a bad code 3 or 5 times
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Yeah, that may be true. I have yet to receive a bad code, though, and I've always just done the cheapest listing on eBay for my codes.
Cellunlocker.net used them, only paid 7.99 and got the code in around 2 hours
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Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
Cellunlocker.net used them, only paid 7.99 and got the code in around 2 hours
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A second vote for Cellunlocker - did two yesterday @ 8 bucks a piece. Codes came within a couple of hours.
freak4dell said:
Just go with the cheapest one you can find on eBay. I think I paid around $4 USD for my code. Most have money back guarantees so you don't lose anything if it doesn't work.
Sent from my XT1058 using xda app-developers app
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Did you manage to unlock it? I m on the same situation , I got one from Moto Maker and Im from Costa Rica
Dvz12 said:
Did you manage to unlock it? I m on the same situation , I got one from Moto Maker and Im from Costa Rica
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Yeah, mine is unlocked and running on T-Mobile right now. I purchased from ripco-unlocks on eBay. It was only like $5 when I bought it, but they seem to have raised the price to $12 now.
freak4dell said:
Yeah, mine is unlocked and running on T-Mobile right now. I purchased from ripco-unlocks on eBay. It was only like $5 when I bought it, but they seem to have raised the price to $12 now.
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do you have a customize Moto X (moto maker)?
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k3ff0 said:
Hi. I am from Argentina and I bought a Customized Moto X from Moto Maker(AT&T). I have to unlock the phone for use it in my country. The bands are the same so that isn't a problem.
What page is the better for unlock the AT&T Moto X?
Thanks
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Pudo desbloquear su telefono? y si lo logro con quien pudo? gracias
Dvz12 said:
do you have a customize Moto X (moto maker)?
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No, but I don't see how that would make any difference. An XT1058 is an XT1058. The unlock code depends on the IMEI and those are all different regardless of whether the phone was the standard store model or a customized MotoMaker one.
Im buying one from T-mobile just to get a custom moto x cellunlocker.net wants $25. Guess i need to look somewhere else
I believie that T-Mobile version is sim unlocked so you don't need to buy any unlock codes.
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densets said:
Im buying one from T-mobile just to get a custom moto x cellunlocker.net wants $25. Guess i need to look somewhere else
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There's an app in the market called moto x unlocked it's $19 for 1-3 days unlocked code..
Jess813 said:
There's an app in the market called moto x unlocked it's $19 for 1-3 days unlocked code..
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did you use this app before? I downloaded and got the unlock code from them but both numbers they provided me didn't work for AT&T no contract moto X
edit: have other people been successful in unlocking moto X from AT&T? if so, was the code 8 or 16 digits? and how did you guys do it seems like the 3rd party guys gave me the same codes which dont work..
moto at and t version
Hi
On ebay one excellent condition moto x is listed.its xt1058 model.I am from india and planning to buy this.But can i unlock it?if i can will all the functions work after unlocking?also will i receive all moto x updates on this?Or if there are any other problem i can face after unlocking a phone,please elaborate.?
One more question in my mind why mint conditions carrier locked phone are available in larger quantitites in usa.Is something fishy about these phones?
vaibhavshan said:
Hi
On ebay one excellent condition moto x is listed.its xt1058 model.I am from india and planning to buy this.But can i unlock it?if i can will all the functions work after unlocking?also will i receive all moto x updates on this?Or if there are any other problem i can face after unlocking a phone,please elaborate.?
One more question in my mind why mint conditions carrier locked phone are available in larger quantitites in usa.Is something fishy about these phones?
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functions will work after unlock, but make sure the us model is compatible (3G) with the local carrier in india.
ai6908 said:
functions will work after unlock, but make sure the us model is compatible (3G) with the local carrier in india.
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thanks for the reply.will i receive upddate?ids this model unlockable and if yes how?
Has anyone tried this recently?
.......soooo...no free sim unlocks?

[Q] T-Mobile Moto X: can I use it on any GSM carrier?

Hi there!
I am looking to get a Moto X to be used with any GSM carrier in the US and Europe.
(I don't want to root it)
Do I need to buy the Developer Edition or can I also get the No-Contract T-Mobile one (customizable via motomaker)?
Thanks in advance!
The T-mobile is unlocked and good to go, no need to buy the developer edition.
HwlHwl said:
Hi there!
I am looking to get a Moto X to be used with any GSM carrier in the US and Europe.
(I don't want to root it)
Do I need to buy the Developer Edition or can I also get the No-Contract T-Mobile one (customizable via motomaker)?
Thanks in advance!
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They're the exact same phone x1053, make sure the LTE bands are correct for the carriers you want to use (5 and 7 are x1058 only)
Steve-x said:
The T-mobile is unlocked and good to go, no need to buy the developer edition.
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Are you absolutely sure about this? Do you know it for a fact, or have you just read it somewhere?
I contacted Motorola today, to verify that the t-mobile off-contract version indeed was sim-unlocked, but they replied that it WAS sim-locked, and also was carrying the t-mobile logo on the back.
I think it's really hard to figure out who to believe, since many are reporting that it comes sim-unlocked, but wouldn't Motorola be the one to know for sure?
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Are you absolutely sure about this? Do you know it for a fact, or have you just read it somewhere?
I contacted Motorola today, to verify that the t-mobile off-contract version indeed was sim-unlocked, but they replied that it WAS sim-locked, and also was carrying the t-mobile logo on the back.
I think it's really hard to figure out who to believe, since many are reporting that it comes sim-unlocked, but wouldn't Motorola be the one to know for sure?
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I can't verify whether it's SIM locked or not but I have one in my hand and the T-Mobile XT1053 does not have any branding on it. There is no logo on it. There are no T-Mo apps on it either.
It's unlocked. Using it with prepaid at&t.
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Confused by Moto X versions

I'm looking to get a non contract moto X but am confused by all the versions. For instance, Republic sells it for $299.
https://republicwireless.com/phones/moto-x
Is that the same moto X sold for $349 on cyber Wednesday and Saturday at
http://www.motorola.com/us/motorola-shop-all/motorola-shop-all-sale.html
If different, what's the difference?
(**I need to be able to root the phone).
Thanks
Anderson2 said:
I'm looking to get a non contract moto X but am confused by all the versions. For instance, Republic sells it for $299.
https://republicwireless.com/phones/moto-x
Is that the same moto X sold for $349 on cyber Wednesday and Saturday at
http://www.motorola.com/us/motorola-shop-all/motorola-shop-all-sale.html
If different, what's the difference?
(**I need to be able to root the phone).
Thanks
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Republic wireless phone only works with republic wireless.
Start with your carrier then go from there. If GSM and you NEED root i suggest t-mobile or dev edition so u can unlock bootloader and always guarantee root.
What carrier are you on? As the other guy said, if you have a GSM carrier (AT&T, tmobile, other mvno's of those carriers), then go with the tmobile version. You CAN unlock the bootloader and root it, and it comes sim unlocked so you can use it on att/whatever other gsm carrier you want. If you have verizon, then get the CDMA dev edition.
aooga said:
then go with the tmobile version. You CAN unlock the bootloader and root it, and it comes sim unlocked so you can use it on att/whatever other gsm carrier you want. .
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Sorry for jacking the thread... but does the T-mo version work on AT&T LTE?
netsyd said:
Sorry for jacking the thread... but does the T-mo version work on AT&T LTE?
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yes
aooga said:
What carrier are you on? As the other guy said, if you have a GSM carrier (AT&T, tmobile, other mvno's of those carriers), then go with the tmobile version. You CAN unlock the bootloader and root it, and it comes sim unlocked so you can use it on att/whatever other gsm carrier you want. If you have verizon, then get the CDMA dev edition.
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I want it as a non contract phone. Currently I'm on straighttalk and they have a system where you buy a sim from them. But I may go elsewhere. I'm debating between a moto X or a nexus 5.
Anderson2 said:
I want it as a non contract phone. Currently I'm on straighttalk and they have a system where you buy a sim from them. But I may go elsewhere. I'm debating between a moto X or a nexus 5.
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Then get a tmobile version. Sim and bootloader unlocked, so you can use it on straigttalk or att or any of those other mvno's.
aooga said:
Then get a tmobile version. Sim and bootloader unlocked, so you can use it on straigttalk or att or any of those other mvno's.
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Sorry if it sounds like I'm repeating questions, but I'm not from the US.
So I'm not too familiar with mobile phones being locked and sim locked and things like these.
My question is, I'm thinking of bringing a Moto X into Singapore for my daily use.
Just wondering, according to all the above comments, I should bring in a T-Mobile version instead since sim and bootloader is not locked to any carrier?
And I got one more question
All these different carrier version, the radios are the same? or do they all differ slightly? I'm asking because in Singapore, I think the radios here are a little different from the US
savagedp said:
Sorry if it sounds like I'm repeating questions, but I'm not from the US.
So I'm not too familiar with mobile phones being locked and sim locked and things like these.
My question is, I'm thinking of bringing a Moto X into Singapore for my daily use.
Just wondering, according to all the above comments, I should bring in a T-Mobile version instead since sim and bootloader is not locked to any carrier?
And I got one more question
All these different carrier version, the radios are the same? or do they all differ slightly? I'm asking because in Singapore, I think the radios here are a little different from the US
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The radios all differ slightly. And yes, you should get the tmobile one since it's sim unlocked. I don't know the bands of your carrier, so you might have to look it up and compare it with the US bands.
Ok just checked. Seems like only 3G will work in Singapore. LTE here is band 3 and 7. whereas T-mobile seems to be just on band 4.

Nexus 6 At&t from amazon?

Quick question i want to buy the nexus 6 and get it quick i see amazon has it and i can buy it today and get it tomorrow now its the At&t version of it unlocked when you buy the 649.99 price tag? I want to use it on cricket... thank you
No its not. It is locked. They can unlock it for you if you have an active contract with them or unlock it online.
You can probably use it with cricket without being unlocked because they are owned by at&t. They use the same network. If you can I would suggest getting the T-Mobile version because its factory unlocked and its not branded.
mexiking713 said:
You can probably use it with cricket without being unlocked because they are owned by at&t. They use the same network. If you can I would suggest getting the T-Mobile version because its factory unlocked and its not branded.
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Really?? Oh that sounds awesome.
xxjrsmith3xx said:
Really?? Oh that sounds awesome.
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Yup and if for some reason they can't activate it then unlock it online for about $15.
You can use any AT&T phone that's not unlocked on cricket just find. I'm using a Nexus 6 on Cricket right now with there 20GB plan.

IMEI Unlocking Code?

Hi,
I'm trying to unlock the "imei" on my Moto x XT1097 Telus Mobility so I can use a Rogers Wireless Sim Card but am having difficulty to find a reliable Unlocking Service online. Has anyone done this with their Moto x lately? And if they found one?
Any info would be much appreciated.
samteeee said:
Hi,
I'm trying to unlock the "imei" on my Moto x XT1097 Telus Mobility so I can use a Rogers Wireless Sim Card but am having difficulty to find a reliable Unlocking Service online. Has anyone done this with their Moto x lately? And if they found one?
Any info would be much appreciated.
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The cheapest unlock service I have found and used was on ebay. It costs about 3 bucks. I'll send you a PM with the link.
Steve-x said:
The cheapest unlock service I have found and used was on ebay. It costs about 3 bucks. I'll send you a PM with the link.
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Thank you.
Was it fast?
I requested it from AT&T and was given to me the next day
tlopez1973 said:
I requested it from AT&T and was given to me the next day
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AT&T is unlikely to give out a lock code for a Telus phone.
I bought an unlock code from cellular unlocker.net and I got it the next day. I think it was over $20. I have the at&t xt1097 variant
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Won't Telus do it for you?
xFuGiToiDx said:
I bought an unlock code from cellular unlocker.net and I got it the next day. I think it was over $20. I have the at&t xt1097 variant
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When purchase the unlock code... What process did u take to use the unlock code? I have att Moto X and place a tmobile sim card in it and no signal?
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TheGman125 said:
When purchase the unlock code... What process did u take to use the unlock code? I have att Moto X and place a tmobile sim card in it and no signal?
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I just input the given unlock code they gave me and it worked on the 1st time. I do not live in the US, however my local carrier here pretty much uses the same bands as at&t. I've read that users have issue with trying to get it to work on T-Mobile network after updating it to lollipop. Might want to double check your APN settings or maybe there's a bad coverage in your area?
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I just input the given unlock code they gave me and it worked on the 1st time. I do not live in the US, however my local carrier here pretty much uses the same bands as at&t. I've read that users have issue with trying to get it to work on T-Mobile network after updating it to lollipop. Might want to double check your APN settings or maybe there's a bad coverage in your area?
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I am in awesome T-Mobile coverage area. Do you know where I can find a fix for that?
TheGman125 said:
I am in awesome T-Mobile coverage area. Do you know where I can find a fix for that?
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I cannot confirm a fix for that because i do not stay in the United States. Try downloading an app called secret phone info in the playstore. You will be able to switch the network from the default gsm/LTE to wdcma preferred. I found this that I'm able to get better cell reception. Maybe try calling T-Mobile or keep searching in google. If I'm not mistaken theres a slight hardware difference between the T-Mobile (pure edition) and AT&T variant regarding the bands it supports.
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xFuGiToiDx said:
I cannot confirm a fix for that because i do not stay in the United States. Try downloading an app called secret phone info in the playstore. You will be able to switch the network from the default gsm/LTE to wdcma preferred. I found this that I'm able to get better cell reception. Maybe try calling T-Mobile or keep searching in google. If I'm not mistaken theres a slight hardware difference between the T-Mobile (pure edition) and AT&T variant regarding the bands it supports.
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I understand that. Thank you for replying to my message about the issue at hand.
Is there anyone that is having this issue of not receive a unlock code option on your Moro x when applying a non ATT SIM card
TheGman125 said:
I understand that. Thank you for replying to my message about the issue at hand.
Is there anyone that is having this issue of not receive a unlock code option on your Moro x when applying a non ATT SIM card
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If you have an ATT XT1097, you can request an unlock code from ATT here:
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
If you are not an ATT customer, you select non-ATT Mobility customer when requesting your unlock code.
JulesJam said:
If you have an ATT XT1097, you can request an unlock code from ATT here:
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
If you are not an ATT customer, you select non-ATT Mobility customer when requesting your unlock code.
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I have the ATT services but I can't request that code because the person I received the devices from has completed their contract yet.
That is why I am trying to figure this method.
Thanks
TheGman125 said:
I have the ATT services but I can't request that code because the person I received the devices from has completed their contract yet.
That is why I am trying to figure this method.
Thanks
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Believe it or not, AT&T has been unlocking phones that are still on contract or are still on Next payment plans. There are threads about this in the iPhone forums.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1837666
It is worth making the request online - takes only a minute.
JulesJam said:
Believe it or not, AT&T has been unlocking phones that are still on contract or are still on Next payment plans. There are threads about this in the iPhone forums.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1837666
It is worth making the request online - takes only a minute.
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That is awesome. Thank you for the information. I do have one more question. If I am not getting the unlock code option when I place a non ATT SIM card in the devices?
What does that mean?
TheGman125 said:
That is awesome. Thank you for the information. I do have one more question. If I am not getting the unlock code option when I place a non ATT SIM card in the devices?
What does that mean?
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I have only IMEI unlocked AT&T iPhones so I don't really know how it works with Androids, but I do know that people have IMEI unlocked their Androids that were still on contract by simply requesting the unlock through that link.

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