[Q] Can Sprint Moto X be unlocked? - Moto X Q&A

I have the sprint variant of the moto x and I want to know if it can be unlocked to work on other networks here in the us. I bought the phone for 350$ bucks and I'm happy with the phone I'm currently using on sprint, I just want to be able to use it on other carriers.

Mine worked with a tmobile Sim card once you unlock the book loader. I called sprint for the Sim unlock and they said I should be all set. Popped in a Sim card from a T-Mobile iPhone 5 and behold I was surprised it actually worked
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Aersaud said:
Mine worked with a tmobile Sim card once you unlock the book loader. I called sprint for the Sim unlock and they said I should be all set. Popped in a Sim card from a T-Mobile iPhone 5 and behold I was surprised it actually worked
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Thank you I will try calling sprint right away

Aersaud said:
Mine worked with a tmobile Sim card once you unlock the book loader. I called sprint for the Sim unlock and they said I should be all set. Popped in a Sim card from a T-Mobile iPhone 5 and behold I was surprised it actually worked
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How did you get them to unlock the phone for you? I just called and was told that I need to have the phone active for 90 days before they can unlock it which I think is load of bs.

Cleanser2012 said:
How did you get them to unlock the phone for you? I just called and was told that I need to have the phone active for 90 days before they can unlock it which I think is load of bs.
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Well I work for sprint do technically they can't stop me lol. But just call again and say your account has been active for X amount of years you are taking a vacation before winter to (make up some place) I would really like to use my sprint device over seas and continue to keep sprint when I come back. If they give you problems ask for the supervisor if that doesn't work there are some reputable sites that you can pay like $5 and get the unlock code
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Aersaud said:
Well I work for sprint do technically they can't stop me lol. But just call again and say your account has been active for X amount of years you are taking a vacation before winter to (make up some place) I would really like to use my sprint device over seas and continue to keep sprint when I come back. If they give you problems ask for the supervisor if that doesn't work there are some reputable sites that you can pay like $5 and get the unlock code
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As you enter the unlock code? In other models, just insert another operator, and there is a window to enter the code. If Moto x 1056 this is not possible ...

gregwaw1981 said:
As you enter the unlock code? In other models, just insert another operator, and there is a window to enter the code. If Moto x 1056 this is not possible ...
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How do you know if you have the 1056 model? On my model number it just sells moto x

Seriously? I can get an unlock code for a sprint moto X and the use a gsm sim?
What sort of data are you getting on that tmo sim?
I believe you just sold me on the moto X.

Look at the package where all the bar codes ...
Cleanser2012 said:
How do you know if you have the 1056 model? On my model number it just sells moto x
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heroisnotdead said:
Seriously? I can get an unlock code for a sprint moto X and the use a gsm sim?
What sort of data are you getting on that tmo sim?
I believe you just sold me on the moto X.
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From what I've a heard is that you can use the Sprint moto x on other US carriers but I've not been able to get my phone unlocked. They keep telling me that I need to have the phone active for 90 days and there is nothing they can do until then.
gregwaw1981 said:
Look at the package where all the bar codes ...
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Unfortunately for me I no longer have the box :'(

Cleanser2012 said:
From what I've a heard is that you can use the Sprint moto x on other US carriers but I've not been able to get my phone unlocked. They keep telling me that I need to have the phone active for 90 days and there is nothing they can do until then.
Unfortunately for me I no longer have the box :'(
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hen you plug the phone into a computer i think it says what model number it is. at least i think mine does on windows running Vzw model.

jayboyyyy said:
hen you plug the phone into a computer i think it says what model number it is. at least i think mine does on windows running Vzw model.
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OK that worked. I do have the xt1056 model. So the only way to have the phone unlocked would be to have Sprint unlock it for me?

Cleanser2012 said:
OK that worked. I do have the xt1056 model. So the only way to have the phone unlocked would be to have Sprint unlock it for me?
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...for this moment...yes:crying:

Does LTE work on tmobile ?

Moto X XT1056 Sprint Unlock possible ?
nate735 said:
Does LTE work on tmobile ?
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I got this phone in canada. I want to unlock it for the UMTS bands. is there anyway possible to unlock this device without having to call sprint. When I pop in a gsm sim card. I choose GSM/UMTS, it doesnt prompt me to enter the sim network unlock key like other androids do. is there a dial code perhaps to make the network key entry prompt pop up ? When I do *#06# in GSM mode it gives me a IMEI# and I also noticed when i choose 4G/CDMA and I do *#06# it gives me a MEID #

I got this phone in canada. I want to unlock it for the UMTS bands. is there anyway possible to unlock this device without having to call sprint. When I pop in a gsm sim card. I choose GSM/UMTS, it doesnt prompt me to enter the sim network unlock key like other androids do. is there a dial code perhaps to make the network key entry prompt pop up ? When I do *#06# in GSM mode it gives me a IMEI# and I also noticed when i choose 4G/CDMA and I do *#06# it gives me a MEID #
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same problem, is there any solution how to do sim unlock procedure for motorola moto x xt1056 without to call to Sprint and without activation?

Pretty sure Aersaud answered the sim unlock question already
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Infekxion said:
Pretty sure Aersaud answered the sim unlock question already
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I was tryed to find this answer but without result, please post url.

rushuckster said:
I was tryed to find this answer but without result, please post url.
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Yes, I have the same problem. I unlocked the boot loader I did everything, i tried virgin sim card, rogers sim but no luck so far.
I'm waiting now for someone to figure out how to unlock the device.

omarmm61 said:
Yes, I have the same problem. I unlocked the boot loader I did everything, i tried virgin sim card, rogers sim but no luck so far.
I'm waiting now for someone to figure out how to unlock the device.
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...i have the same problem

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[Q] Unlock Sprint version to use with any GSM network in and out of the US?

I keep searching, but can't find anything. Is there a site that I can buy the code from or is it even GSM capable in the country?
jstrayy said:
I keep searching, but can't find anything. Is there a site that I can buy the code from or is it even GSM capable in the country?
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I just called and spoke to the International services people. They waived the 90-day requirement for me, and unlocked the phone. Haven't tested it yet, though.
pavanmaverick said:
I just called and spoke to the International services people. They waived the 90-day requirement for me, and unlocked the phone. Haven't tested it yet, though.
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Maybe change firmware and ready to sim unlock for sim unlock.net?
pavanmaverick said:
I just called and spoke to the International services people. They waived the 90-day requirement for me, and unlocked the phone. Haven't tested it yet, though.
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Have you tried a Sim card on it yet?
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pavanmaverick said:
I just called and spoke to the International services people. They waived the 90-day requirement for me, and unlocked the phone. Haven't tested it yet, though.
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Hi man, would you please help do it? Because I am not a Sprint customer, they do not want to help me GSM unlock...
Thanks!
cnxqx said:
Hi man, would you please help do it? Because I am not a Sprint customer, they do not want to help me GSM unlock...
Thanks!
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...soo we have the same problem...
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gregwaw1981 said:
...soo we have the same problem...
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You find out how to unlock it?
cnxqx said:
You find out how to unlock it?
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How many digits have yout imei numer?
Please enter the code *#06#.
has anyone figured out a way to get gsm unlock without sprint's help ?
I just bought a clean esn sprint phone and want it to get gsm unlocked. I am not a sprint customer myself , so I was wondering if anyone could help me out getting it unlocked.
I would be greatly in debt !
Cheers
we have the same problem,who can help us to solution to this proble
Does anybody have any idea if this device can be used with other gsm carriers? And if so, what must you do?
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Sprint moto x not use to the GSM network, I am very anxious, who can hack it,We would be grateful to him
Any info someone?
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anyone pl update , if you got GSM unlock for this phone.
Thanks.
javed91214 said:
anyone pl update , if you got GSM unlock for this phone.
Thanks.
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I have sprint Moto x, i These moment unlock phone to use any GSM network is in possible... :crying:
dev997 said:
has anyone figured out a way to get gsm unlock without sprint's help ?
I just bought a clean esn sprint phone and want it to get gsm unlocked. I am not a sprint customer myself , so I was wondering if anyone could help me out getting it unlocked.
I would be greatly in debt !
Cheers
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HI dev ,
i am from Nagpur, did you got any solution for Sprint MOTO X ? pl help me if you have any solution. i bought two phones from eBay.
Thanks.
Sorry.. as far as I know .. no solutions yet .
sent from the ONE !!!
No man can hack it, what a pity!
Unlocking the phone for use with GSM Sim without Sprint service is not possible as Moto only releases the codes to the specific carrier and Sprint will not give it to you.
If you do get it unlocked, it will not work in the US on a GSM network ie: T-Mobile or ATT. They're hardware restricted from working on local GSM networks p/fca allowances. I have seen a few devices like some black Berry's work locally after being unlocked but they are few and far between.
Imprinted directly to your mind via a Moto X
xKrisx said:
Unlocking the phone for use with GSM Sim without Sprint service is not possible as Moto only releases the codes to the specific carrier and Sprint will not give it to you.
If you do get it unlocked, it will not work in the US on a GSM network ie: T-Mobile or ATT. They're hardware restricted from working on local GSM networks p/fca allowances. I have seen a few devices like some black Berry's work locally after being unlocked but they are few and far between.
Imprinted directly to your mind via a Moto X
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I have two Sprint moto x, bought from eBay.com , i wants to use this phone in India, how its possible?
One of my colg lvng in US , he called to Sprint regarding GSM unlocked , Customer support said - your esn is clean & GSM also unlocked, but whn i insert GSM sim card on this nothing is happening. whn i clicked on activation phone , it connects to wifi & asking me for some info like number & Sprint PIN no. I have rooted one Phone.
Thanks.

Question about using At&t N6 on Sprint or Verizon

I was wondering if I am able to use my N6 on sprint or Verizon network. Been going through the web and XDA but just like a straight forward answer. Just a simple question that's all. Thanks in advance.
nativesmiley said:
I was wondering if I am able to use my N6 on sprint or Verizon network. Been going through the web and XDA but just like a straight forward answer. Just a simple question that's all. Thanks in advance.
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Yes. I bought my nexus 6 from Moto's website and popped my SIM in and it works perfectly. Don't know what your experience might be if you had to take it to the store to activate.
nativesmiley said:
I was wondering if I am able to use my N6 on sprint or Verizon network. Been going through the web and XDA but just like a straight forward answer. Just a simple question that's all. Thanks in advance.
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Your subject line indicates that yours is an AT&T N6. It is carrier locked to AT&T. You will have to get an unlock code, either directly from AT&T or from a third party. Can only be unlocked if you bought it outright, without subsidy. Do a Google search, there are plenty of articles on how to do this.
cam30era said:
Your subject line indicates that yours is an AT&T N6. It is carrier locked to AT&T. You will have to get an unlock code, either directly from AT&T or from a third party. Can only be unlocked if you bought it outright, without subsidy. Do a Google search, there are plenty of articles on how to do this.
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I can get it unlocked, but question is, CAN i use it on sprint or Verizon network?
nativesmiley said:
I can get it unlocked, but question is, CAN i use it on sprint or Verizon network?
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Yes. But you'll have to get a SIM card from an already activated phone. You won't be able to just walk into a VZW store. The IMEI number won't show up on their list. Go over in General section, there's a thread that explains how this works.
cam30era said:
Yes. But you'll have to get a SIM card from an already activated phone. You won't be able to just walk into a VZW store. The IMEI number won't show up on their list. Go over in General section, there's a thread that explains how this works.
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What about sprint?
nativesmiley said:
What about sprint?
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I don't know. But I'd guess it's much the same as VZW. Let's see if any Sprint users chime in.
Sounds good. But thank you. Appreciate the feedback
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What about sprint?
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Same story as VZW, it seems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/unable-to-activate-motorola-purchased-t2943701
I have N6 on Verizon
When from Retail Rooted Note 3 to N6. They had to dummy a phone on my line that required a nano to get the nano then removed the phone but left thet nano activated. I then popped nano in N6 and good to go. Only downside you CAN NOT use data the same time as making a call. Everything else works great. Extended network, 3G...etc
cam30era said:
I don't know. But I'd guess it's much the same as VZW. Let's see if any Sprint users chime in.
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As far as I know, activation on Sprint should be as easy as getting their Sim card and putting it in. Once the device is freed from the AT&T lock of course.
Read this post and the next few after. Sprint may even have this sorted out by now too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58159518
So, I am trying to do the same now. I have an iphone 6 plus with a micro sim in it, and I am trying to swap that over to an att n6 I just got off the craigs list. I get some bars, and the "hands free activation". But it never goes anywhere and eventually the bars go away and say no sim available. How have people gotten this done?
loudog3114 said:
So, I am trying to do the same now. I have an iphone 6 plus with a micro sim in it, and I am trying to swap that over to an att n6 I just got off the craigs list. I get some bars, and the "hands free activation". But it never goes anywhere and eventually the bars go away and say no sim available. How have people gotten this done?
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The AT&T Nexus 6 is carrier locked. You need to go to the AT&T web site and request an unlock code. > https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/
cam30era said:
The AT&T Nexus 6 is carrier locked. You need to go to the AT&T web site and request an unlock code. > https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/
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Mine is already unlocked.
loudog3114 said:
Mine is already unlocked.
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Bootloader unlocked, or carrier unlocked?
cam30era said:
Bootloader unlocked, or carrier unlocked?
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Both. I was actually able to get it activated using sprints online activation tool. I just had to enter in my MEID rather than IMEI (meid is IMEI minus the last number).
loudog3114 said:
Both. I was actually able to get it activated using sprints online activation tool. I just had to enter in my MEID rather than IMEI (meid is IMEI minus the last number).
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Glad you got it solved.
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Glad you got it solved.
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Roger that, thanks for your responsiveness.

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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xFuGiToiDx said:
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.

Need Help Unlocking ATT Moto X 2014

I need help unlocking my att Moto X 2014.
What I have done is place a tmobile sim card in the devices. I received a but it just goes away. I have place the correct apn setting in the devices but a signal doesn't show up.
Can someone help me get this phone unlock to use on Tmobile?
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TheGman125 said:
I need help unlocking my att Moto X 2014.
What I have done is place a tmobile sim card in the devices. I received a but it just goes away. I have place the correct apn setting in the devices but a signal doesn't show up.
Can someone help me get this phone unlock to use on Tmobile?
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Believe it or not, lots of people have successfully gotten ATT to unlock their on contract and Next phone simply by requesting it through their online portal. If you are not currently an ATT customer, you select non-ATT Mobility customer.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
If the phone was bought on contract and the line is currently under contract, it is YMMV. Same if it is a Next device. But if the phone is not on contract or purchased with a Next plan, they will definitely unlock it for you.
Andrew K. Sterling said:
Also, you can always try an unlock code provider. There are a couple of very reliable services online which will definitely unlock your Moto X.
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I appreciate that but I am not getting the option to apply a unlock code to my devices.
I am trying to see if anyone else is having that issue?!

Verizon phone

guys
by default, does the nexus 6 sold by verizon be used on other GSM network SIM cards when traveling or does one have to call verizon and have them provide an unlock code? Is there any diagnosis code I can run on my phone to check?
Thx
sam008 said:
guys
by default, does the nexus 6 sold by verizon be used on other GSM network SIM cards when traveling or does one have to call verizon and have them provide an unlock code? Is there any diagnosis code I can run on my phone to check?
Thx
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Just throw you're other sim in. It should work fine.
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Can confirm. I came from a Note 4. The sim was to big so I literally sanded it down to fit. Worked perfect. Didnt have to call VZW or anything

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