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[Q] Unlock Code

Cell Unlocker says they have the unlock code for the Vivid with a 100% guarantee and they say it's permanent. Is this the same unlock code that we need?
capman231

capman231 said:
Cell Unlocker says they have the unlock code for the Vivid with a 100% guarantee and they say it's permanent. Is this the same unlock code that we need?
capman231
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That's likely a SIM unlock code, which will allow the phone to work with a carrier other than the one that sold it. There's also a bootloader unlock code that we're supposed to be able to get direct from HTC at htcdev.com that will allow us to flash custom software to the phone, but right now nobody seems to have succeeded in getting that.

As bjg222 said. That is sim unlock to use it on another GSM carrier.

bjg222 said:
That's likely a SIM unlock code, which will allow the phone to work with a carrier other than the one that sold it. There's also a bootloader unlock code that we're supposed to be able to get direct from HTC at htcdev.com that will allow us to flash custom software to the phone, but right now nobody seems to have succeeded in getting that.
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You may be right. I will send them an E-Mail and ask them.
Thanks for your input.
Yes it is a sim card unlock, finally got an answer from my E-Mail

bjg222 said:
That's likely a SIM unlock code, which will allow the phone to work with a carrier other than the one that sold it. There's also a bootloader unlock code that we're supposed to be able to get direct from HTC at htcdev.com that will allow us to flash custom software to the phone, but right now nobody seems to have succeeded in getting that.
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i got the code that was required to unlock the bootloader but im also on rogers up here in canada so it may be a provder limitation

perryh1 said:
i got the code that was required to unlock the bootloader but im also on rogers up here in canada so it may be a provder limitation
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Yeah, most reports so far say that the AT&T version gives an error when going through the process on htcdev.com. (Haven't tried it personally, my phone won't be here till tomorrow)

bjg222 said:
Yeah, most reports so far say that the AT&T version gives an error when going through the process on htcdev.com. (Haven't tried it personally, my phone won't be here till tomorrow)
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I did go through the HTCDev.com site and followed the directions to submit for a Bootloader Unlock Code. It does error out say CID Not Allowed. This doesnt surprise me give the phone launched on Sunday.

I'm actually looking for a SIM unlock so I can use the Raider with a non Bell SIM. Tried Cellunlocker.net and despite the site saying they have it (and paying for it) I was emailed a couple of days later with a refund saying they don't have it yet.
Anyone know of a site that has the unlock code?

Sprint Moto X Bootloader

I'm trying to unlock my boot loader on my sprint moto x but it keeps telling me it can't be unlocked. Now I contacted Motorola and they said it can't be bootloader unlocked because my phone is not activated... I'm using the replacement phone they sent me. I sim-Unlocked it and am now using straight talk att Sim. But I want to root my phone.

reds28heem said:
I'm trying to unlock my boot loader on my sprint moto x but it keeps telling me it can't be unlocked. Now I contacted Motorola and they said it can't be bootloader unlocked because my phone is not activated... I'm using the replacement phone they sent me. I sim-Unlocked it and am now using straight talk att Sim. But I want to root my phone.
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Did you unlock your previous phone? AFAIK, the phone doesn't need to be activated in order to unlock it - I wouldn't trust the Moto support people - they know less than most of us do.
You must follow the procedure exactly to get your unlock code. Confirm that you have taken the unlock data, pasted it into notepad, removed ALL spaces and [bootloader] messages, and made it into one single, contiguous string of characters. Then copy and paste this string into the Moto Unlock website.
Sometimes the website can be glitchy - others have reported success using a different browser, or trying again at a later time. If you are doing it correctly, it should work.

samwathegreat said:
Did you unlock your previous phone? AFAIK, the phone doesn't need to be activated in order to unlock it - I wouldn't trust the Moto support people - they know less than most of us do.
You must follow the procedure exactly to get your unlock code. Confirm that you have taken the unlock data, pasted it into notepad, removed ALL spaces and [bootloader] messages, and made it into one single, contiguous string of characters. Then copy and paste this string into the Moto Unlock website.
Sometimes the website can be glitchy - others have reported success using a different browser, or trying again at a later time. If you are doing it correctly, it should work.
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I did successfully unlock the bootloader on the previous moto x I had before they sent me a new one. That one was activated on sprint. And I took the same steps I did when I did my first moto x and I keep getting the error. I never activated it back on sprint because I'm not using it for sprint. And the only reason it was activated before on sprint was I brought it off craigslist. It was pointless for me to activate it on sprint if I'm not gone use it on sprint.
Another thing, how do I get rid of the activation screen that comes up when I turn the phone on.

reds28heem said:
I did successfully unlock the bootloader on the previous moto x I had before they sent me a new one. That one was activated on sprint. And I took the same steps I did when I did my first moto x and I keep getting the error. I never activated it back on sprint because I'm not using it for sprint. And the only reason it was activated before on sprint was I brought it off craigslist. It was pointless for me to activate it on sprint if I'm not gone use it on sprint.
Another thing, how do I get rid of the activation screen that comes up when I turn the phone on.
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All I can suggest is try again. Other users have unlocked phones that were never activated...heck - GSM phones don't even 'get activated'.
Hopefully your phone wasn't stolen or something...that would prevent you from getting an unlock code. But if that were the case, your IMEI should be blacklisted and you shouldn't be able to use it at all...
As far as the activation prompt, you MUST be unlocked in order to get rid of it. Then, use this custom SBF provided by ezeuba that bypasses activation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rooted-sprint-moto-x-sbf-t2834891
If nothing else you can wait and hope that Dan releases a tool to exploit his BL-unlock vulnerability he has discovered. There is no time-frame as to when it might be released, though. At least you can use the phone now, even the way it is...

samwathegreat said:
All I can suggest is try again. Other users have unlocked phones that were never activated...heck - GSM phones don't even 'get activated'.
Hopefully your phone wasn't stolen or something...that would prevent you from getting an unlock code. But if that were the case, your IMEI should be blacklisted and you shouldn't be able to use it at all...
As far as the activation prompt, you MUST be unlocked in order to get rid of it. Then, use this custom SBF provided by ezeuba that bypasses activation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rooted-sprint-moto-x-sbf-t2834891
If nothing else you can wait and hope that Dan releases a tool to exploit his BL-unlock vulnerability he has discovered. There is no time-frame as to when it might be released, though. At least you can use the phone now, even the way it is...
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OK. Thanks. I'll keep trying then.

Yup, I had to keep trying till next day... Then it finally worked. ?

Has Motorola stopped unlocking the Sprint MOTO X bootloader? I've been trying to unlock 2 XT1056 phones and it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". What gives? I'm getting confused here because I've unlocked one from the site before and it went OK. Please any help, anyone?

ezeuba said:
Has Motorola stopped unlocking the Sprint MOTO X bootloader? I've been trying to unlock 2 XT1056 phones and it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". What gives? I'm getting confused here because I've unlocked one from the site before and it went OK. Please any help, anyone?
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The site can be glitchy. Keep trying (maybe tomorrow) or try a different browser. Confirm that you have entered the unlock data exactly as instructed. They have not stopped offering unlock codes for the XT1056 - they just have a less-than-perfect unlock website.

samwathegreat said:
The site can be glitchy. Keep trying (maybe tomorrow) or try a different browser. Confirm that you have entered the unlock data exactly as instructed. They have not stopped offering unlock codes for the XT1056 - they just have a less-than-perfect unlock website.
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For a moment there I was afraid the China middleman had ripped off all the unlock codes from the website...:laugh:
Finally unlocked. The website truly is glitchy...

SIM Unlock Reset by HTCDev Bootloader Unlock

Basically, I have an ATT branded M7 that should have been carrier unlocked. First thing I did was complete the HTCdev unlock to install TWRP and supersu. I completed a SIM swap from a mini-SIM to the micro-SIM for this phone and it is asking for the network password which the provider is telling means that it is not carrier unlocked? Could the HTCdev unlock caused this? Seems like the SIM unlock is in a different area of the boot loader that requires s-off so I think no. Need to contact the eBay seller but anyone have any other suggestions? Is S-off and unlock the only option for a permanent SIM unlock?

genseng said:
Basically, I have an ATT branded M7 that should have been carrier unlocked. First thing I did was complete the HTCdev unlock to install TWRP and supersu. I completed a SIM swap from a mini-SIM to the micro-SIM for this phone and it is asking for the network password which the provider is telling means that it is not carrier unlocked? Could the HTCdev unlock caused this? Seems like the SIM unlock is in a different area of the boot loader that requires s-off so I think no. Need to contact the eBay seller but anyone have any other suggestions? Is S-off and unlock the only option for a permanent SIM unlock?
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Bootloader unlock and s-off are not related to sim-unlock. You probably got scammed by the seller, but sim-lock can be removed easily using a sim-unlock code which you can buy online (for really cheap). So it might not worth wasting your time contacting the seller.
There is another method to sim-unlock that require s-off(sieempi)
Sim-unlock is permanent even if you unlocl/relock bootloader or if you turn security on/off (s-on/s-off)

Thanks for confirming. Is there anyway to determine if it has been hardlocked?

genseng said:
Thanks for confirming. Is there anyway to determine if it has been hardlocked?
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what are you talking about? Hardlocked?

Something about if an incorrect code 10 times there's another layer of locks (found AT&T page that references PUK and PUK2 codes). Are those different than the carrier lock we're discussing? Found a cheap code on eBay. Ordered it, will find out shortly I guess.

genseng said:
Something about if an incorrect code 10 times there's another layer of locks (found AT&T page that references PUK and PUK2 codes). Are those different than the carrier lock we're discussing? Found a cheap code on eBay. Ordered it, will find out shortly I guess.
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AFAIK (I'm not an expert on this) PUK codes are used to unlock the device when a wrong PIN was entered to many times in an attempt to access the device. PUK (Pin Unblock Key = Personal Identification number unblock Key) locks the device on a lower level or/and the sim card can become locked (preventing access to data stored on the card) but this have nothing to do with sim-lock that are locking your phone to a specific carrier.
Im not even sure if PUK is still used, ppl just reset their PIN using their google account or they are performing factory reset....
purchase the sim-unlock code, insert the new sim card, enter the code when prompted.

Thanks for the explanation. I did manage to test the new SIM in another phone and it worked and another known good SIM resulted in the same error (new info since OP). Maybe I should have paid more for 15 minute service... ?

Purchased unlock code did the trick.

genseng said:
Purchased unlock code did the trick.
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:good:

Unable to unlock SIM

Hi, i recently bought a Motorola XT1097 on ebay that is at&t sim locked.
I tried to get the unlock code from them, but they answered to me that they cant provide it because that imei is not on their network. I tried others page to get the unlock code with no success.
The phone now has the bootloader unlocked and is rooted, is there any other method to unlock it without needing to have the code? I searched through the forum but couldnt find any answers.
Thanks!

Anyone? :crying:

I Just Have the Same Problem, but my is from CANADA. I try more than 10 service for unlock, contact a Motorola LatinAmerica, Canada, Usa, and the most biggest carrier from Canada, USA and LatinAmerica and anyone can check the imei and either get a unlock code.

Patopa said:
Anyone? :crying:
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How you know it's locked too att? :/ reboot into bootloader menu and check barcodes there will be your model if it was att then you shouldn't get unlock code for bootloader as att doesn't allow it, also try 3rd party unlocl code from motorola database.. I guess its 3$ i use unlockbase.com as its relaible for me. Hope it will help you too

I unlocked it via sunshine, its the only way to unlock xt1097 of at&t right now. I have tried lots of 3rd party with no result.

Questions I've yet to find an answer for s105g root.

So I've got a g977u model. bought it from someone I work with. have bo idea where they got it. Here's the deal. The phone was bought from Verizon because I live in the United states. it fuxked up 2 verizon sim cards when I got it. The phone still isn't paid off. But. att and tmobile and us cellular sim cards work in the phone. There is no "OEM unlock" option in developers options. but I didn't do anything special to get the other sim cards to work. JUST INSTALLED THEM. I want to root the phone but can't find a clear method. everything I find always states to toggle OEM unlock. I'm guessing this phone is already unlocked. Because it is working on other carriers. FULLY. DATA AND call/MMS.
Do I need to downgrade to pie to get the root complete. AND THEN go through the process of upgrading and patching the new firmware with magisk to get back to the newest firmware. and any clear method to root would be helpful I'm new at this. I would like a hand holding guide but I'll settle for one that isn't totally ambiguous. thanks.

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So I've got a g977u model. bought it from someone I work with. have bo idea where they got it. Here's the deal. The phone was bought from Verizon because I live in the United states. it fuxked up 2 verizon sim cards when I got it. The phone still isn't paid off. But. att and tmobile and us cellular sim cards work in the phone. There is no "OEM unlock" option in developers options. but I didn't do anything special to get the other sim cards to work. JUST INSTALLED THEM. I want to root the phone but can't find a clear method. everything I find always states to toggle OEM unlock. I'm guessing this phone is already unlocked. Because it is working on other carriers. FULLY. DATA AND call/MMS.
Do I need to downgrade to pie to get the root complete. AND THEN go through the process of upgrading and patching the new firmware with magisk to get back to the newest firmware. and any clear method to root would be helpful I'm new at this. I would like a hand holding guide but I'll settle for one that isn't totally ambiguous. thanks.
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It is sim unlocked. The bootloader is not unlocked if it holds true it's a permantly locked bootloader to being from a US carrier. You might want to do some more reading since you believe buying a sim unlocked device is the same as bootloader unlocked. No offense intended. But you will want to study a lot better so you do not damage your device trying things that would not be compatible.
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I may be wrong on the perm locked bootloader but in the past they have been in the US

My OP was all inquiry.
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It is sim unlocked. The bootloader is not unlocked if it holds true it's a permantly locked bootloader to being from a US carrier. You might want to do some more reading since you believe buying a sim unlocked device is the same as bootloader unlocked. No offense intended. But you will want to study a lot better so you do not damage your device trying things that would not be compatible.
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I may be wrong on the perm locked bootloader but in the past they have been in the US
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That entire post was asking questions. Because I don't fully understand about the unlocked bootloader. everything I'd read that I could find on the the 5g s10 kept.referring.to the OEM unlock option in developer settings. Which on my phone it's not there. So I was asking.if that meant it was OEM unlocked because I am.able.to use t mobile, att sim cards on my phone. Yes it sometimes has a notification that says the inseeted8 sim card is not from Verizon. but it.is easily dismissws away and the phone data and.talk continue to work. So maybe it is my fault I didn't ask plainly enough but if.it isn't oem.unlocked then how am.i able to use it on other carriers. Fully. and.is that not some.sort of chance if only a slim one that the phone is bootable. I mean I can read and read until my eyes hurt but the learning goes better if I have something real going on in my hands. even all my bull**** burner Android.phones seem to be models that don't have a root method. so again any actual help you could offer aside from your encouraging first message would be very helpful. stay COVIID free!

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That entire post was asking questions. Because I don't fully understand about the unlocked bootloader. everything I'd read that I could find on the the 5g s10 kept.referring.to the OEM unlock option in developer settings. Which on my phone it's not there. So I was asking.if that meant it was OEM unlocked because I am.able.to use t mobile, att sim cards on my phone. Yes it sometimes has a notification that says the inseeted8 sim card is not from Verizon. but it.is easily dismissws away and the phone data and.talk continue to work. So maybe it is my fault I didn't ask plainly enough but if.it isn't oem.unlocked then how am.i able to use it on other carriers. Fully. and.is that not some.sort of chance if only a slim one that the phone is bootable. I mean I can read and read until my eyes hurt but the learning goes better if I have something real going on in my hands. even all my bull**** burner Android.phones seem to be models that don't have a root method. so again any actual help you could offer aside from your encouraging first message would be very helpful. stay COVIID free!
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you need to go read some more.. you are trying to mix sim unlock with bl unlock which r two very different things.. no ur not oem unlocked and u dont see it cuz its not an option for u.. if ur phones sim unlocked then go use it on w.e carrier u want but oem unlock doesnt mean anything in regardsto using ur phone on other carriers..
and no, root is also not possible