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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
Please help me,i bought this sprint motorola moto x at ebay,but when i put a sim in it it says sim invalid,i'm outside of us,called sprint but they say device need to have and account active,it came with a sim card,but apparently it's suspended,don't know what to do,please please help me.
Return the phone, it is worthless.
How was the eBay sellers feedback? Kinda sounds like you got scammed. Unless they stated all that in the item description?
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If he didn't say anything upfront....you can contact eBay if he won't refund you. They may force him to refund you. Also...negative feedback left on eBay can definitely tarnish his reputation there. But I wouldn't do that until you try to work it out with him.
Again tho...if he stated it had a bad imei ...then you're plain out of luck.
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We need a sticky that says not to buy a Sprint Moto X for anything other then using it with Sprint. They are different then pretty much all other Moto X's, there are no unlock codes for them.
Yeah...that's ridiculous. LOL
So....for xda people for sure....don't buy sprint, at&t or Verizon. (Regular model)
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Sprint use CDMA technology. Send it back and get a refund. You need to use a GSM phone, buy the T-Mobile / unlocked model of the Moto X.
Had you contact ebay yet? My case is same with you. Now i use it as a pad... just waiting one day someone unlock it successfully...
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kj2112 said:
Yeah...that's ridiculous. LOL
So....for xda people for sure....don't buy sprint, at&t or Verizon. (Regular model)
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I'm using AT&T version of Moto X and I can confirm that it can be very easily unlocked for any SIM card with unlock CODE ...no problems here in Europe on GSM (Czech Republic)
fimfadimpa said:
I'm using AT&T version of Moto X and I can confirm that it can be very easily unlocked for any SIM card with unlock CODE ...no problems here in Europe on GSM (Czech Republic)
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For at&t I was referring to not being able to unlock the bootloader. Verizon too. And if sprint can't be sim unlocked, or work on gsm carriers .....I'd stay away from those 3.
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thecj said:
Please help me,i bought this sprint motorola moto x at ebay,but when i put a sim in it it says sim invalid,i'm outside of us,called sprint but they say device need to have and account active,it came with a sim card,but apparently it's suspended,don't know what to do,please please help me.
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Steve-x said:
We need a sticky that says not to buy a Sprint Moto X for anything other then using it with Sprint. They are different then pretty much all other Moto X's, there are no unlock codes for them.
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eksasol said:
Sprint use CDMA technology. Send it back and get a refund. You need to use a GSM phone, buy the T-Mobile / unlocked model of the Moto X.
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ararr said:
Had you contact ebay yet? My case is same with you. Now i use it as a pad... just waiting one day someone unlock it successfully...
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Guys, I've done it. Successful SIM-Unlock of Sprint XT1056!
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-success-sim-unlock-sprint-xt1056-t2825155
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Hello,
I have a Motorola Moto X through US Cellular and I am desperately looking how to carrier unlock this phone. I don't know if its CDMA or GSM but it has a Sim card. It was hooked up through US Cellular and I would just go there and get a prepaid Sim card and use that but they said that I couldnt because it was still connected to my friends US Cellular account and he is in jail. The phone doesnt have service and I have been desperately looking how to unlock this phone. I cut I micro AT&T Sim to a nano Sim and put it in hoping to get the option to enter unlock code and all it says is "Sorry unknown Sim has been entered" I'm completely stuck and dont know what to do any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
dpatt402 said:
Hello,
I have a Motorola Moto X through US Cellular and I am desperately looking how to carrier unlock this phone. I don't know if its CDMA or GSM but it has a Sim card. It was hooked up through US Cellular and I would just go there and get a prepaid Sim card and use that but they said that I couldnt because it was still connected to my friends US Cellular account and he is in jail. The phone doesnt have service and I have been desperately looking how to unlock this phone. I cut I micro AT&T Sim to a nano Sim and put it in hoping to get the option to enter unlock code and all it says is "Sorry unknown Sim has been entered" I'm completely stuck and dont know what to do any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
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I don't believe the whole GSM/CDMA thing really applies now as most phones that are CDMA come with SIM cards. My Verizon Moto X Developer Edition is CDMA and it has a SIM card. I'm not sure but you could try calling US Cellular and inquire about unlocking the SIM. But if the phone and SIM is still tied to another account I think you are SOL. You'd have to get your friend to transfer the account to you.
I'm no expert so take what I say with a grain of salt. Hopefully someone with more experience can help you out.
dpatt402 said:
Hello,
I have a Motorola Moto X through US Cellular and I am desperately looking how to carrier unlock this phone. I don't know if its CDMA or GSM but it has a Sim card. It was hooked up through US Cellular and I would just go there and get a prepaid Sim card and use that but they said that I couldnt because it was still connected to my friends US Cellular account and he is in jail. The phone doesnt have service and I have been desperately looking how to unlock this phone. I cut I micro AT&T Sim to a nano Sim and put it in hoping to get the option to enter unlock code and all it says is "Sorry unknown Sim has been entered" I'm completely stuck and dont know what to do any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
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Let start with your model number that makes the biggest difference to this. Can you read the model on the back-bottom of the device?
It will say XT1058 or XT1053 etc. also does it have any carrier logos on the back?
evilp8ntballer7 said:
Let start with your model number that makes the biggest difference to this. Can you read the model on the back-bottom of the device?
It will say XT1058 or XT1053 etc. also does it have any carrier logos on the back?
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Hello yes it is Moto X XT1055 and has US Cellular stamped on the back any help greatly appreciated. Thank you.
dpatt402 said:
Hello,
I have a Motorola Moto X through US Cellular and I am desperately looking how to carrier unlock this phone. I don't know if its CDMA or GSM but it has a Sim card. It was hooked up through US Cellular and I would just go there and get a prepaid Sim card and use that but they said that I couldnt because it was still connected to my friends US Cellular account and he is in jail. The phone doesnt have service and I have been desperately looking how to unlock this phone. I cut I micro AT&T Sim to a nano Sim and put it in hoping to get the option to enter unlock code and all it says is "Sorry unknown Sim has been entered" I'm completely stuck and dont know what to do any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
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You can probably just use one of the many online unlocking services to do this, your US Cellular account status doesn't matter, as these services are only concerned with your hardware. You give them your phone details and serial number (IMEI) and $10-20 and they send you an unlock code and instructions for doing it.
I just looked up your phone on www.simunlock.com and it looks like they can do it. I'm in no way vouching for them, no idea if they're legit but they come up high on a Google search at least. 10 minutes more searching should get you a reputable site. Hope this helps.
I'm trying to help a friend unlock an at&t moto x to use on straighttalk. I have unlock two codes purchased from theunlockingcompany.com but neither will unlock the phone. one code matches the at&t supplied code from the person she bought off of on swappa(which I directed her there and thus I feel responsible). My obvious first question to her was if she activated the sim. She hasn't yet. I don't know if that has to be. This is my first trial at sim unlocking. If this is the case, then i'll get her to do that. I've tried using my home wifi and my hotspot via my moto x 2014. I thank you in advance.
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?!