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Calling T-Mobile for G1 Unlock

Hey there guys. Please don't be angry for making another ****ty "how to unlock G1" thread. I wanted to post in the recent one, but i guess it got closed.
Well here is my question. I'm about to trade my TyTn II for G1. The problem is that the G1 is bought in Austria(T-Mobile) and i live in Slovenia. If i'm gonna call T-Mobile what should i say? My english isn't all that great, but i think i can handle it. The only problem is, if they are gonna speak German...
Lets say, they speak english. What should i say? I don't think you just say:" hey could you give me the code to unlock my G1?"
Maybe i'm a little annoying, but if there is anyone who is willing to help, i will be very grateful.

SlashSpeed said:
Hey there guys. Please don't be angry for making another ****ty "how to unlock G1" thread. I wanted to post in the recent one, but i guess it got closed.
Well here is my question. I'm about to trade my TyTn II for G1. The problem is that the G1 is bought in Austria(T-Mobile) and i live in Slovenia. If i'm gonna call T-Mobile what should i say? My english isn't all that great, but i think i can handle it. The only problem is, if they are gonna speak German...
Lets say, they speak english. What should i say? I don't think you just say:" hey could you give me the code to unlock my G1?"
Maybe i'm a little annoying, but if there is anyone who is willing to help, i will be very grateful.
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Think the policy is a lil different in other countries other than the US. We would normally say we are going out of the country so we need to unlock it to use an alternate sim. But in the UK they charge a fee unless you have been a customer for over a certain amount of time. I know its alot longer than the 90 days we have.

So there is no way to unlock it?
Edit: This is legit right? http://www.unlock-tmobileg1.com/
Cause if there isn't other way i'll just pay those 19€. That isn't so expensive.

SlashSpeed said:
So there is no way to unlock it?
Edit: This is legit right? http://www.unlock-tmobileg1.com/
Cause if there isn't other way i'll just pay those 19€. That isn't so expensive.
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My advice is buy one off eBay. Reasoning being, any website like that can make all the fake testimonies they want, and you could get screwed very easily. If you go to ebay you can choose a seller with good feedback who is clearly legit. I think I got mine from GSMcredits or something...

AdrianK said:
My advice is buy one off eBay. Reasoning being, any website like that can make all the fake testimonies they want, and you could get screwed very easily. If you go to ebay you can choose a seller with good feedback who is clearly legit. I think I got mine from GSMcredits or something...
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Thanks for the advice! That really helped me. I went to search over Ebay and found some interesting offers. And they are actually cheaper then the site i gave you link before!
Anyway, i think this is 100% legit, since this seller is very popular.
Ebay G1 code for unlock seller
Is this gonna work on Europe G1, that was bought in Austria from T-Mobile(doh)?

SlashSpeed said:
Thanks for the advice! That really helped me. I went to search over Ebay and found some interesting offers. And they are actually cheaper then the site i gave you link before!
Anyway, i think this is 100% legit, since this seller is very popular.
Ebay G1 code for unlock seller
Is this gonna work on Europe G1, that was bought in Austria from T-Mobile?
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I don't wanna be annoying, but can anyone please answer my question? It would be very appreciated.

SlashSpeed said:
If i'm gonna call T-Mobile what should i say?
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Calling T-Mobile only works if you are a current customer. If you aren't (and I assume that is the case) then find someone who is to call for you.

SlashSpeed said:
I don't wanna be annoying, but can anyone please answer my question? It would be very appreciated.
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As long as they give you the correct code it will work on any G1, so you should be fine. That seller looks legit, due to the high rating too.

AdrianK said:
As long as they give you the correct code it will work on any G1, so you should be fine. That seller looks legit, due to the high rating too.
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Thanks for the answer! I'm getting my G1 on Monday then!

Yay. I got my white G1 today and i bought a code of ebay from the guy mentioned few posts above. Payed 10€ and got the code within 15min. Phone is now unlocked and i can't be more satisfied! G1 is awesome

Sweet, I had to unlock mine the first week cuz tmobile gets bad service here. The first site you posted is where I got my code, so they are legit. And don't worry about rooting and flashing roms because it wont mess up your unlocked status.

crpercodani said:
Sweet, I had to unlock mine the first week cuz tmobile gets bad service here. The first site you posted is where I got my code, so they are legit. And don't worry about rooting and flashing roms because it wont mess up your unlocked status.
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Cool. Thanks for the info!

Just thought I'd add that I've (just) used the guy mentioned above (ebay profile link) to have my UK G1 unlocked and it worked just fine.
The code came within 10 minutes, tested and works OK.
Cheers,
Smiffy.

Buying used one, what to check for?

Hello everyone, as the title explain, i'm just before buying a used Oneplus 3 (originally bought in Germany) and i'm really not sure, what to check for. (for example at MI5 there is the GPS problem, which if a knew before, i could have checked it before i bought)
Is there anything similar with this phone? Were there know hardware bugs with certain models?
Can i somehow check based on serial with Oneplus?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

zsoltpopa said:
Hello everyone, as the title explain, i'm just before buying a used Oneplus 3 (originally bought in Germany) and i'm really not sure, what to check for. (for example at MI5 there is the GPS problem, which if a knew before, i could have checked it before i bought)
Is there anything similar with this phone? Were there know hardware bugs with certain models?
Can i somehow check based on serial with Oneplus?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I bought mine couple days ago (used) and everything is fine
Check the following:
1. If the other guy has bought it over the official OnePlus site (very important)
2. Check if the device has locked bootloader or not
3. Check for scratches on the Camera
4. Try pressing the screen a little bit hard to see if it has any flex or weird reaction (He may has changed the screen who knows???)
5. General testing (FP, Calling ETC)
No bugs with certain models (as far as I know)

t-shock said:
I bought mine couple days ago (used) and everything is fine
Check the following:
1. If the other guy has bought it over the official OnePlus site (very important)
2. Check if the device has locked bootloader or not
3. Check for scratches on the Camera
4. Try pressing the screen a little bit hard to see if it has any flex or weird reaction (He may has changed the screen who knows???)
5. General testing (FP, Calling ETC)
No bugs with certain models (as far as I know)
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Thank you very much for your fast reply!
1. Could you advice me further, how to check if it has been bought from the OnePlus site?
2. For the bootloader check does the keypad mode work (*#*#7378423#*#*), or shall i bring a laptop?
thanks again.

zsoltpopa said:
Thank you very much for your fast reply!
1. Could you advice me further, how to check if it has been bought from the OnePlus site?
2. For the bootloader check does the keypad mode work (*#*#7378423#*#*), or shall i bring a laptop?
thanks again.
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You're welcome
You can see check by checking on the receipt. It should have a order number and everything should look legit
No you don't. Just power off the phone and then power it up by pressing the Vol UP + Power button

I'm in the UK selling mine. Perfect condition, a few users of XDA can vouch for me too. PM if interested. It's had tempered glass and a case on the entire time.

ritchiedrama said:
I'm in the UK selling mine. Perfect condition, a few users of XDA can vouch for me too. PM if interested. It's had tempered glass and a case on the entire time.
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Buying the 3t mate..??

geekynoob said:
Buying the 3t mate..??
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If I can sell this, yeah otherwise -- no - can't afford it if this doesn't sell.

ritchiedrama said:
If I can sell this, yeah otherwise -- no - can't afford it if this doesn't sell.
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I have a person who wants to buy mine.. Then there's difference lol.. Let's see if we keep talking here.. Or in the 3t forums..

geekynoob said:
I have a person who wants to buy mine.. Then there's difference lol.. Let's see if we keep talking here.. Or in the 3t forums..
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I can't find anyone \o>

Exynos Note 8 order via PDAPlaza? Can we trust it?

It's cheaper to order here than it is directly from Samsung.. Giving me a red flag.
Its the N950F, meaning its the Exynos 8895 version, and also says it comes with a warranty?
What is everyone's opinion on this?

I am looking at their site too in Canada. Anyone has got a device from them yet ?

They have a good reputation on eBay

hitmanjat said:
They have a good reputation on eBay
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Well I looked and I could not find them there.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/222653965763

hitmanjat said:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/222653965763
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My mistake. Thanks

Should I buy it? Savable or trash?

Good evening friends!
I'm on the hunt for a new smartphone and found something interesting in eBay.
Please give me your opinion on if I should bid on this device, or not!
It's the 128GB 6GB RAM variant in quite good condition.
The seller states that
Android 10 installation couldn't be completed.
The installation process stops after a short time
Device reboots by itself
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Also that
WIFI and mobile data are not available
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And
Device is not unlocked
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I've read that on one hand that it's hardware/soldering issue,
and on the other hand that it might be just a software/firmware issue.
I've lots of experience in flashing all kinds of phones, including the Xiaomi Note 7 Pro (probably) of a friend.
So given I can unlock the bootloader and something can be done in software, I'm pretty sure I could do it.
Also I probably could open the device up and try to fix the mainboard.
Has anyone ever tried reflowing the mainboard?
Otherwise maybe I could replace the mainboard, if financially viable.
So please tell me if I should bid on it, and how much you reckon it might be worth!
Thank you very much and have a nice weekend!

My advice is to get a working phone. Instead of one where u have to repair. A working mi 8 is not expensive nowadays

NFC problem

Hi everybody!
I have a problem on my Sony xz3 I bought one month ago and I just realized NFC was "not supported", as nfc check says.
In configuration, there is a nfc menu but nothing in it.
I didn't modify anything and I bought it re furnished.
Do you think there is something I could try before asking an exchange?
Hope to hear from you soon
Laurent

chances are that it is a Japanese vibrant of the phone and was flashed to a other region firmware. Previous user remove nfc system apk to prevent battery drain
You may need to reflash the original region firmware

First of all, thank you very much for your answer!!!
Would you accept to tell me how to proceed?
Best regards,
Laurent

I must add that I used sony pc companion to renew the "firmware" but it didnt change anything.... But, if I understand what you say, it might be a foreign phone not matching with the version?

And my XZ3 model is H8416 with android 10
Hope it helps...

Device Info HW - Apps on Google Play
Hardware and software information app for Android devices.
play.google.com
Check this app and see what version you actually have

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Device Info HW - Apps on Google Play
Hardware and software information app for Android devices.
play.google.com
Check this app and see what version you actually have
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Hope it helps...
And thank you for your help!

I have the same problem. I bought a refurished phone from back market, even if the vendor is a spanish reseller (iREPACK). I've run the Device Info HW app, too, and now? Thank you for the reply!

abj79 said:
I have the same problem. I bought a refurished phone from back market, even if the vendor is a spanish reseller (iREPACK). I've run the Device Info HW app, too, and now? Thank you for the reply!
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I also bought it from iRepack!
That strange... I finally sent it back a few days ago ans they are going to see if they have a better one...
But now it seems either they all have this problem in spain or I dont know what happens to these xz3
I will let you know about thé next steps with iRepack...

I've the same report for my XZ3

if you have the IMEI of that phone could you please send me it in private?

I think i will Ask for m'y Money back and try to find another reseller Somewhere else...
However,i Saw iRepack didnt have any other xz3 (except maybe thé one you are going to sens back in thé next few days lol)

abj79 said:
if you have the IMEI of that phone could you please send me it in private?
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I dont have it any more and it cant bé thé same, they received my phone back this morning

Mine is grey, I've received it the 15th, three days ago.

abj79 said:
Mine is grey, I've received it the 15th, three days ago.
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Mine was a green one...

I finally was refunded and bought a fully working nfc xz3 from a back market seller called
Concord Service Center
in Romania
Happy!

I just wanted to post that I got hit with one of these too.
A cheap XZ3... $245Aus on eBay... which I bought to tide me over until I could buy a more expensive phone.
On the back is says it's an SOV39. A Japanese phone locked to "au by KDDI". But it is refirmware'd to H8416. The version for USA and much of Europe.
And yeah, you use it for a day and it seems fine, until you find out the NFC doesn't work and the Bluetooth is really flaky.
(And it just sucks that they didn't implement proper Gestures in Sony's Android 10)
So, the obvious moral of the story is beware of super cheap XZ3 phones.

gregmcp said:
I just wanted to post that I got hit with one of these too.
A cheap XZ3... $245Aus on eBay... which I bought to tide me over until I could buy a more expensive phone.
On the back is says it's an SOV39. A Japanese phone locked to "au by KDDI". But it is refirmware'd to H8416. The version for USA and much of Europe.
And yeah, you use it for a day and it seems fine, until you find out the NFC doesn't work and the Bluetooth is really flaky.
(And it just sucks that they didn't implement proper Gestures in Sony's Android 10)
So, the obvious moral of the story is beware of super cheap XZ3 phones.
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I have Sony Xperia XZ3 AU Kddi but i don't have problem until now all function is good. But for root no access since need unlock permanent network subset and bootloader.