i tried searching and found two posts, one said it was possible someone did it with their TP2 (basically the same phone) then someone posted saying that verizon caught onto people unlocking sprint phones and using it on their network so they changed something so you couldn't. I tried going to the ppcgeeks thread were they talked about it more but i dont have sufficient privileges to view the thread, even though i've been a member.
anyways here's the deal, i'm not familiar w/ CDMA networks (As i've been on att for nearly 10 years) but my friend wants to unlock a verizon touch diamond 2 to use on sprint. Anyone know if this is currently possible right now? Thanx in advance.
I have my old G1 sitting around having no use since I have had my Desire HD for a while now. I want to give my G1 to a friend that recently busted his phone. My G1 is rooted and running a custom ROM and I can comfirm as of this very instance I have su access in Terminal Emulator right now. So whats the issue?
My friend is on O2's network and obviously the G1 is stuck on T-Mobile, I believe I was told that when you root an Android phone it becomes unlocked but when we put his SIM in it asks for the unlock code.
I dont fancy paying for an unlock code since I'm giving the phone away. My Desire HD which is rooted excepts his O2 SIM despite being locked to T-Mobile due to it being rooted etc. So why wont my G1? What methods should I undertake to fix this?
I take it the lack of response means I'm buggered and I cant do it without like throwing my phone at a wall?
I think the lack of responses is because these phones are so old there isnt much traffic on this forum. I wish I could help you but I cant get my recently aquirred G1 to function past the signup screen. I am just chatting with myself on the thread I started.
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I think the lack of responses is because these phones are so old there isnt much traffic on this forum. I wish I could help you but I cant get my recently aquirred G1 to function past the signup screen. I am just chatting with myself on the thread I started.
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Shame, I figured the G1 is pretty much dead, I have been using my Desire HD for so long, the support on the forum is great for it, I wish for the same with the ol' G1 but it ain't so.
I unlocked my subsidy lock today. Just call tmo and ask for the unlock code. The phone is so old now that they shouldn't hassle you. It did take a day for them to reply but they did it.
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i bought an unlock key off ebay for 6.2$
i've recently bought my G1 on amazon.seller mistakly snet the sim locked version.
so i started to research and found that ther is a good idea FREE o obtain unlock code.it is said that T-mobile gives you unlock PIN code for free if you've been active account for at least 90 days.so contact them and they'll give you the code
Hello guys, I just goot this device used from someone in the US. It is locked on GSM, but rooted.
At this I am most interested in getting it unlocked and explore further which is, learning bootstrapping, changing recovery and loading custom roms.
I spoke to Verizon extensively today and was told, they wouldn't be able to give me the unlock code unless it was activated on the network. After a long conversation, the global support team suggested that if I know someone in the US on the Verizon network, what could possibly be done is activating this phone on their current contract, right away share the unlock code and move the Verizon user to their previous phone. All on one call, with a feww minutes? Do Verizon users or with similar experience share their insight, if this would work out with getting an unlock code from them?
I don't really want to go through the idea of finding someone, going through the call and finding out, the person I spoke to was mistaken about all this possible on a single call..
Any other ways to unlock the phone? I don't like the idea of paying money to a website for the unlock code and possibly the code not working, with no refunds.
I've already spent on the phone with the risk of not ever being able to unlock it.
I know, there are threads with unlocking info, but a lot of users I realized were still unable to unlock their phones.
Looking forward to expert insights, and thanks a load everyone!
Cheers.
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To add, I am not physically in the US, neither is the phone. Phones GSM bands are apparently compatible with the GSM networks in my country.
Thanks!
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Unfortuanlty that is the only way to unlock an xt862. Unless it has never been activated on verizons network. As I understand it verizon changes the sim unlock code upon first activation. Even if that is the case you will still need a code from an unlock site(or possibly your nearest cell repair store)
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Unfortuanlty that is the only way to unlock an xt862. Unless it has never been activated on verizons network. As I understand it verizon changes the sim unlock code upon first activation. Even if that is the case you will still need a code from an unlock site(or possibly your nearest cell repair store)
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Ok. Unlock4Moto.com is where I am currently planning to purchase it from - they don't have specific verizon codes, but motorola xt862 in general.
Really really hoping, that verizon didn't change the lock code during its few months of activation.
Scared now of not having to use the device as only a PDA..
Thanks for the response.
Can others also pls share their experiences, thanks!
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Ok. Unlock4Moto.com is where I am currently planning to purchase it from - they don't have specific verizon codes, but motorola xt862 in general.
Really really hoping, that verizon didn't change the lock code during its few months of activation.
Scared now of not having to use the device as only a PDA..
Thanks for the response.
Can others also pls share their experiences, thanks!
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Ya if its been activated previously the code from unlock4moto will probably fail. In addition if you have too many fails the phone will go into susbsidy lock(or something similar) and will need a PUK(personal unlock code) from verizon to even be functional. You could try just calling verizon repeatedly and explain your perdicament to a new agent each time until you find one that will just give you the sim unlock code. I do believe that it needs to be connected to verizons network at the time though there are several threads of ppl who have had this same problem. Its pretty ****ty. I might recommend selling it and getting the xt860 model. Its easier to unlock and is also global GSM.
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Ya if its been activated previously the code from unlock4moto will probably fail. In addition if you have too many fails the phone will go into susbsidy lock(or something similar) and will need a PUK(personal unlock code) from verizon to even be functional. You could try just calling verizon repeatedly and explain your perdicament to a new agent each time until you find one that will just give you the sim unlock code. I do believe that it needs to be connected to verizons network at the time though there are several threads of ppl who have had this same problem. Its pretty ****ty. I might recommend selling it and getting the xt860 model. Its easier to unlock and is also global GSM.
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That really sounds crappy :-( I do although plan to buy one and see what happens. Just hoping, I am lucky. Else, I will trt and resort to finding someone from verizon to help me with the situation.
In regards to selling it, I purchased the phone in the us with a friends address almost a month back, and received it in hand just today. Really wouldn't want to sell it yet or thar I might not even find a buyer for a locked phone in my country.
Tough situation I am in, thanks though and wish me luck!
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You can bypass the Verizon setup by tapping the four corners of the setup window. At least this will make the phone useable.
That would make the phone usable as a PDA (wifi only), but I think he mentioned that wasn't his goal. Still good info to have while waiting for unlock though.
OP, the phone definitely needs to be activated on a Verizon account temporarily so it can communicate with their system for unlock code to work. Maybe you can place an ad on craigslist offering some money or something similar. People have nothing to lose by helping you if they don't have a global phone or if they never travel outside the US. If they've already done it before, I believe they have to wait ten months before they can unlock another phone on their line. Just fyi.
Good luck!
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That would make the phone usable as a PDA (wifi only), but I think he mentioned that wasn't his goal. Still good info to have while waiting for unlock though.
OP, the phone definitely needs to be activated on a Verizon account temporarily so it can communicate with their system for unlock code to work. Maybe you can place an ad on craigslist offering some money or something similar. People have nothing to lose by helping you if they don't have a global phone or if they never travel outside the US. If they've already done it before, I believe they have to wait ten months before they can unlock another phone on their line. Just fyi.
Good luck!
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Ahh here's another catch then. But I guess, someone who doesn't travel out might be willing.
Btw, just a quick question, so like the support person told me that I can get the phone activated on Verizon without the phone having to be physically in the US, can someone confirm that's possible?
Also, while at it, if someone on XDA is willing to help me with the situation, it would be awesome! I don't mind looking at the option of a monetary incentive for the assistance.
Thanks!
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True-ish
Having been through the SIM unlock route myself, here is what I found out. The Droid3 Sim unlock code modification is presented in the first Over The Air (OTA) update. And it doesn't effectively change the code. It adds a modified algorithm to the existing code which has to match up to the one they provide you with. Just like an md5 sum would be incorrect if anything is missing or altered. If the phone is or is returned to the original software that came on the phone (i.e. SBF / Fastboot / Flash) then this algorithm is not present in the firmware and thus the code you recieve from a third party vendor should work. I would surf around and find a trusted source with a strong reputation. When you find a company that states they can do it for you then ask them what their success rate is with the Droid 3 in particular.
As far as the subsidy lock......mine was just like the droid 2 global, when I tried too many attempts it subsidy locked on me ( I was trying different variations that I found in different areas of RadioComm to see if I could circumvent the system, finally gave up). I didn't touch it and let it sit on the subsidy lock request screen for about an hour and it asked me again for the sim unlock code. I finally got the right code through my inderect agent rep and voila. Hope this helps. I've been unlocking a rack of Droid2 and 3 for myself and friends lately, so if any of the information provided is cross-device (I sometimes get confused) then hopefully a guru will correct me. But this is to the best of my recollection.
If you haven't succeeded in about a week I'll be having my acct transferred from an employee line to a consumer acct and I can help you with swapping it to my service briefly and getting in touch with global support. Just pm me or send a message to my gmail - same username queberican351
take care and best of luck
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Hey thanks for the info. All of it made lots of sense. So at this point i am hoping that the OTA update didnt happen on device in its lifetime with the first owner although I am almost sure its highly unlikely.
I am currently most inclined towards unlock4moto.com for the code, hoping it works out.
Regarding flashing the OS version to the factory default version, I will try learning how to flash the roms on this device since I think the way to flash roms on motorolas are pretty different to other phones.
And thanks, really really appreciate the offer of helping me out if I don't succeed in a week.
Thanks!
P.s. first message on xda using the droid 3 (in airplane mode), wonderful phone!
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Good news guys. The code from unlock4moto.com worked perfectly.
This makes me think that Verizon doesn't change the code on their network, because the phone was used for a couple months on their network prior to being detached from their network.
But there's another sad news too, which is, right after being unlocked I had to give it to my sister.. So I guess I will stick around to my Desire Z for another while.
Thanks everyone who helped me get my direction right and opted to help me, cheers!
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rezapatel said:
Good news guys. The code from unlock4moto.com worked perfectly.
This makes me think that Verizon doesn't change the code on their network, because the phone was used for a couple months on their network prior to being detached from their network.
But there's another sad news too, which is, right after being unlocked I had to give it to my sister.. So I guess I will stick around to my Desire Z for another while.
Thanks everyone who helped me get my direction right and opted to help me, cheers!
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I'm glad to hear that, so many others have had issues with this.
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I'm glad to hear that, so many others have had issues with this.
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Feel for them. I guess, was lucky :-D
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I was able to unlock the bootloader for my HTC ONE and I also rooted it. I know there is a way to flash it over to a new carrier but I don't know how..
I also just completed the "SIM Unlock" If there is anyway I can use this phone on a different network that would be great.. All responses are greatly appreciated.
Bump! Could really use some info on this...
Don't you already have a running thread about this?
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Don't you already have a running thread about this?
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several...
Can anyone help me with this? I unlocked the SIM and everything else. Has anyone been able to flash the HTC ONE over to a prepaid carrier?
You need to Google this info and do the leg work. Plenty of info out there if your serious in finding a solution.
Or better yet........look on craigslist and pay someone to do it for you as I it appears you want someone to do all the work for you anyways.
Look on craigslist under cell phones. Depending on your area .......there is many looking to make a buck flashing phones.
solution to "what now"
problem solved, make offer to trade one of the fine developers in this forum your phone for a phone already flashed to a prepaid carrier or one that is compatible. You would be helping out the community and get back into a more affordable service plan. looks like your going nowhere to this point?
Been answered before. No need for another thread....
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So today i tried to switch to tmobile from metro. My phone is paid for had it for a year. I tried keeping my phone and porting my #. My phone wouldnt unlock through the app like it should and the guy already tried porting my # so im stuck with no service not even the 4 days of metro i had already paid for. Went through customer service said it should work in a half hour after i gave him my imei. Stil nothing hours later with that app. I had important medical calls coming in my dumbass should of never did this right now. Any other way around this unlock? Im sure its been a topic before but my searching skills came up short on this ****ty wifi i need to figure this out any help would be greatly appreciated, ill donate as well for the help!