Unlock Network/SIM AT&T - Moto X Q&A

Hi,
I have the AT&T model, stock ROM.
I am about to travel abroad. Called to AT&T to unlock. In the past, as long as I have used the phone for 60 days, that's no problem. However, they said the policy changed 18 months ago and they won't unlock the phone for free until the contract matures.
Is there any way to unlock Moto X for free?
Thanks

redhonker said:
Hi,
I have the AT&T model, stock ROM.
I am about to travel abroad. Called to AT&T to unlock. In the past, as long as I have used the phone for 60 days, that's no problem. However, they said the policy changed 18 months ago and they won't unlock the phone for free until the contract matures.
Is there any way to unlock Moto X for free?
Thanks
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Free, no. But for somewhere around $10 to $20 you should be able to get it unlocked from any of the online merchants selling "SIM-Unlock" codes.
You will need a NON-AT&T Sim. When you place the NON-AT&T sim in the phone, it will prompt you for the unlock code. You will enter the code provided by the online merchant, and if correct, it will be unlocked and you'll be all set.
Several users have reported success, but a few have reported that the code provided to them did not work. All you can do is try.
WARNING: If you enter an incorrect unlock code too many times, it triggers a LOCK-OUT and the phone will be permanently locked to AT&T and you will never be able to unlock it.
Good Luck

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Can not network unlock my Razr i

hello everyone. Has anyone had any problems network unlocking the RAZRi's? I bought the phone about 4 weeks ago from a t mobile customer. Im on the 3 network, so i paid and ordered for the unlocking code from cellunlocker.net. I recieved the code but it didnt seem to work, so i got the 16 digit unlock code from another website. Both party's have given me the same exact code and have confirmed this is the only unlock code for the phone. Whenever i enter the code on the unlock screen, nothing happens. i can enter any number any amount of times and the phone just reverts back to the unlock screen. Ive been messing around with this phone for nearly 4 weeks now trying to unlock it. I flashed different firmwares just incase it was a firmware related problem. Tried, GB Retail and Europe but no luck. Before a penalty timer used to kick in on the en.orange firmware after entering the code, now after flashing to GB and Europe and reflashing back to orange.en i dont get no penalty timers. Ive come to a point, where im thinking of selling the phone to tmobile/orange sim user and going out and buying a unlocked razr. Im just wondering, if i have hardlocked my phone? Ive been without my phone line for nearly a month now...Someone please help me
Hello, I was considering buying my phone locked on a network and using cellunlocker too.
Firstly, if you paid for their service, and it doesn't work - go back to them. Do that before you move on. They told me they can unlock the RAZR i. You are a paying consumer - you paid - they must deliver.
Don't imagine the worst; it's your phone network, it's this complicated phone/software etc. P.s. I have faith in these services normally, I think some of them are legitimate and some aren't.
Let us know what cellunlocker says. :good:
SharpnShiny said:
Hello, I was considering buying my phone locked on a network and using cellunlocker too.
Firstly, if you paid for their service, and it doesn't work - go back to them. Do that before you move on. They told me they can unlock the RAZR i. You are a paying consumer - you paid - they must deliver.
Don't imagine the worst; it's your phone network, it's this complicated phone/software etc. P.s. I have faith in these services normally, I think some of them are legitimate and some aren't.
Let us know what cellunlocker says. :good:
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totally understand where u coming from, but the other site also gave the identicle code and even confirmed with the manufacturer that it is the correct code. Im in the process of getting my money back from cellunlocker. ive submitted the video they need of the code not working.
Unlockunit, one choice
ammo1981 said:
hello everyone. Has anyone had any problems network unlocking the RAZRi's? I bought the phone about 4 weeks ago from a t mobile customer. Im on the 3 network, so i paid and ordered for the unlocking code from cellunlocker.net. I recieved the code but it didnt seem to work, so i got the 16 digit unlock code from another website. Both party's have given me the same exact code and have confirmed this is the only unlock code for the phone. Whenever i enter the code on the unlock screen, nothing happens. i can enter any number any amount of times and the phone just reverts back to the unlock screen. Ive been messing around with this phone for nearly 4 weeks now trying to unlock it. I flashed different firmwares just incase it was a firmware related problem. Tried, GB Retail and Europe but no luck. Before a penalty timer used to kick in on the en.orange firmware after entering the code, now after flashing to GB and Europe and reflashing back to orange.en i dont get no penalty timers. Ive come to a point, where im thinking of selling the phone to tmobile/orange sim user and going out and buying a unlocked razr. Im just wondering, if i have hardlocked my phone? Ive been without my phone line for nearly a month now...Someone please help me
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"Unlockunit" work for me two times (16 Digits Code) , verify, I am from México, My lock SIM Carrier "Telcel", now "Iusacell" is my new Carrier.
sorry for my bad english.
jacbarahona72 said:
"Unlockunit" work for me two times (16 Digits Code) , verify, I am from México, My lock SIM Carrier "Telcel", now "Iusacell" is my new Carrier.
sorry for my bad english.
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ok ive recieved my refund from cellunlocker.net yesterday and paid unlockerunit.com. Il see how it goes. i just hope they generate a different code compared to the last company. wish me luck
did you find a solution...?

[Q] Unlocking AT&T Note 3 that's under contract

Is there a way to get unlock code from AT&T if the phone is still under contract.
I read that there are people who successfully got AT&T to provide unlock code while their Note 3 is still under contract.
Some say as long as your account is in good standing and they will give you the code.
Can anyone share which AT&T department/phone number I should talk to?
I have tried calling 611 a few times explaining that I had to travel out of the country for weeks and I have been with AT&T for years and never missed a payment or terminated a contract.
They kept saying they recently changed their unlock policy and referred me to the at&t unlock website to submit a request.
I prefer not to root at the moment so Chainfire's Region unlock is not an option for me.
Thanks in advance.
bschai said:
Is there a way to get unlock code from AT&T if the phone is still under contract.
I read that there are people who successfully got AT&T to provide unlock code while their Note 3 is still under contract.
Some say as long as your account is in good standing and they will give you the code.
Can anyone share which AT&T department/phone number I should talk to?
I have tried calling 611 a few times explaining that I had to travel out of the country for weeks and I have been with AT&T for years and never missed a payment or terminated a contract.
They kept saying they recently changed their unlock policy and referred me to the at&t unlock website to submit a request.
I prefer not to root at the moment so Chainfire's Region unlock is not an option for me.
Thanks in advance.
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Normally AT&T will unlock your phone after 3 months of ownership. If root is not an option for you and you can't wait for 3 months, you can buy an unlock code from sites for $25-$30.

[Q] "Prize" Sim Unlock Issues

Hello all,
I'm quite aware that sim-unlocking questions are generally frowned upon, however the phone is not under any sort of contract or commitment, and I do live in Canada, so hopefully that should cover the legality of this inquiry.
The issue I'm having is that I won an Xperia Z1 at a Telus press event (hosted for mobile resellers locally). However I am a Rogers customer, and do not wish to switch providers to switch phones. After calling in Telus and requesting an unlock code (traditionally $35), I was told that the phone is not eligible to be unlocked by Telus, since their unlocking policy doesn't include "Prize" phones, or promotional phones of any sort. Apparently it is blacklisted in their unlock code database and there is no unlock code to be purchased from them as a result.
I've attempted two different online unlock code sites, the first of which immediately issued me a refund saying they couldn't locate an unlock code. The other has said they couldn't find the code and are now looking under an international Database but it would take a few days to *possibly* locate the unlock code.
My question to the experts is: Can this phone be unlocked? If there is no code via Telus does that mean that there is no other code elsewhere online that can be generated? Is there other solutions (via rooting, online, elsewhere), or do I have to sell this phone and buy an unlocked one.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thank you
try this method...
http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony/Xperia_Z1/
Morlock O said:
try this method...
http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony/Xperia_Z1/
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Thank you! I managed to get it unlocked (using an international code? according to the sim unlocker) but I definitely appreciate the help! Cheers!

[Q] Sim Unlock (not region unlock) for galaxy s5 sm-g900a

Hi, everyone I have an att samsung galaxy s5 and I moved outside the U.S. I rooted my phone but I don't know how to sim unlock it so that I can use another sim do you know a way I can unlock it besides paying third parties websites, thanks :fingers-crossed:
ste0495 said:
Hi, everyone I have an att samsung galaxy s5 and I moved outside the U.S. I rooted my phone but I don't know how to sim unlock it so that I can use another sim do you know a way I can unlock it besides paying third parties websites, thanks :fingers-crossed:
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If it was brought from a carrier (ATT, Tmobile etc) and you have completed the contract or paid ETF or paid phone in full, you can contact the carrier.
They will unlock for free.
yoonus said:
If it was brought from a carrier (ATT, Tmobile etc) and you have completed the contract or paid ETF or paid phone in full, you can contact the carrier.
They will unlock for free.
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I did contact them but im still under contract, now i looked up a seller on ebay but it says that if he gives me a code it probably wont ork because i rooted it, im still on the original room i only flashed the kernel and used towelroot to root it, is it true that it wont work the unlock code?
ste0495 said:
I did contact them but im still under contract, now i looked up a seller on ebay but it says that if he gives me a code it probably wont ork because i rooted it, im still on the original room i only flashed the kernel and used towelroot to root it, is it true that it wont work the unlock code?
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No. If you are on stock ROM, code should work.
I had phone in the same state (running kitkat, rooted with towelroot). When I completd/terminated my contract, got the code from ATT and it worked.
You can only try the code few times. After that phone will lock to the operator and no code will work after that (even if right one).
So make sure the ebay seller is giving you the right code for your IMEI.
If its under contract, even 3rd party seller may not be able to unlock. Check with them before you buy.
ATT has given me the unlock code in years gone by, even when I didn't have the phone paid off. I explained that I need local SIM-as-you-go accounts when traveling for work. (true BTW)

Unlock Code (to use with diff carrier)

I'll be traveling to Europe for about a month next week and was wondering how to unlock my phone so I can use a prepaid sim card over there.
I know AT&T has an unlock phone website but unfortunately my phone is still under the two year warranty so I'm not eligible.
Are there any tools I can use to carrier unlock for free or any reliable third party services that are reliable and won't break the bank?
Btw, my phone is not rooted. Please let me know what options I have. Thanks!
riahim said:
I'll be traveling to Europe for about a month next week and was wondering how to unlock my phone so I can use a prepaid sim card over there.
I know AT&T has an unlock phone website but unfortunately my phone is still under the two year warranty so I'm not eligible.
Are there any tools I can use to carrier unlock for free or any reliable third party services that are reliable and won't break the bank?
Btw, my phone is not rooted. Please let me know what options I have. Thanks!
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I have not done it, but I have heard people explaining that they are traveling to Europe just as you are and have gotten the unlock code for that reason.
RoryB said:
I have not done it, but I have heard people explaining that they are traveling to Europe just as you are and have gotten the unlock code for that reason.
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Yeah, I called at&t and asked them. However, since I'm still under contract they told me I am not eligible until my contract expires...
If I get my phone unlocked via a third party service while I'm still under contact, will my IMEI be blacklisted? I guess I'm just trying to figure out if there will be any negative outcomes from unlocking my phone while still under a contract.

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