In trying to unlock my LG P999 (out of contract) T-Mobile phone, I find that when I start the phone with an ATT SIM card (expired) or a StraightTalk SIM (active), I fail to get the screen that allows me to enter the unlock code. Any suggestions?
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I just bought a g1 that is not unlocked, and I wondered if I have to have a tmobile sim card to unlock it.
No, the opposite, you need a sim card from another provider (along with the unlock code) to unlock it.
AndyBroke said:
I just bought a g1 that is not unlocked, and I wondered if I have to have a tmobile sim card to unlock it.
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In The U.S., i saw you were not, you get the code from T-mobile unlike most other U.S. carriers they give it to you. Then any sim card other than an active T-mobile, even old non-active ones I have used as it just needs something to look against to enter the code. Here is the instructions....
T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request
Sim Unlock Reference: nnnnnnnn
IMEI: nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Unlock Code: nnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your HTC device.
1. Insert the foreign SIM card
2. Power on the device and the display should read "Please input unlock code"
3. Enter the unlock code and the device should display "Phone is unlocked."
4. Allow the phone to scan the network (or manually click on the antenna icon to do this)
It is very important that the instructions and SIM unlock code are entered correctly as listed. If you receive an error message while performing the instructions do not make any further attempts to unlock the handset. Please be aware that if an excessive amount of incorrect attempts are made, the phone will be permanently locked. You will need to verify the IMEI by pressing *#06# and contact Customer Care for support.
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
...I forget the time you need to be with them as I have for years....
Ok this is odd! I received my hd7 yesterday and immediately set about getting it unlocked once i had done the basic set up. Because of what i have read so far on numereous forums i automatically assumed the phone ould be locked and went to one of the two sites suggested here to purchase my code. Within 5 mins i had my unlock code for the sum of £19 something.
So i then read through the email and go to follow the instructions. The first instruction states that i should put in a SIM card from a different network. So i put in the t-mobile SIM i intend to use with the HD7 and would you believe it ITS UNLOCKED?! The phone tile shows T-Mobile as the network and i check and see if i can make and receive calls...all work fine?
Now my question is: was my hd7 unlocked when i purchased it? (bought online from o2 uk payg) or did the guys fromm the unlock site do some sort of jiggery-pokery that unlocked my phone OTA via my IMEI number?
Didnt O2 and Tmobile recent join forces to some extenet. I think they share the same network now so that may be why.
I bought a PAYG one yesterday and my vodafone simcard didnt work so bought the unlock code.
ci00aaj said:
Ok this is odd! I received my hd7 yesterday and immediately set about getting it unlocked once i had done the basic set up. Because of what i have read so far on numereous forums i automatically assumed the phone ould be locked and went to one of the two sites suggested here to purchase my code. Within 5 mins i had my unlock code for the sum of £19 something.
So i then read through the email and go to follow the instructions. The first instruction states that i should put in a SIM card from a different network. So i put in the t-mobile SIM i intend to use with the HD7 and would you believe it ITS UNLOCKED?! The phone tile shows T-Mobile as the network and i check and see if i can make and receive calls...all work fine?
Now my question is: was my hd7 unlocked when i purchased it? (bought online from o2 uk payg) or did the guys fromm the unlock site do some sort of jiggery-pokery that unlocked my phone OTA via my IMEI number?
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It can't be unlocked OTA, so it must have been shipped unlocked.
That was too good to be true…after appearing to be unlocked my HD7 has
now decided to lock itself. It is giving me this message:
"This sim card can only be used on specific networks. Contact your customer service centre for the unlock code"
I've attempted 3 different PINS (1210, 0000 and 0000 again) with my T-Mobile SIM card in incorrectly so i guess i now need to get a PUK code. The question is who do i go to get this from T-Mobile (my current netwoork) or O2.
acky85 said:
Didnt O2 and Tmobile recent join forces to some extenet. I think they share the same network now so that may be why.
I bought a PAYG one yesterday and my vodafone simcard didnt work so bought the unlock code.
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That's T-Mobile and Orange.
ci00aaj said:
That was too good to be true…after appearing to be unlocked my HD7 has
now decided to lock itself. It is giving me this message:
"This sim card can only be used on specific networks. Contact your customer service centre for the unlock code"
I've attempted 3 different PINS (1210, 0000 and 0000 again) with my T-Mobile SIM card in incorrectly so i guess i now need to get a PUK code. The question is who do i go to get this from T-Mobile (my current netwoork) or O2.
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Errmm, That unlock code it's asking you for is not the SIM PIN, it's the unlock code you paid for from the site, I hope you did not guess it incorrect too many times otherwise you can lockout the phone completely.
OH GOD! you were right...that message was basically asking for the unlock code i paid for. Once i punched the code in it accepted it and i appear to be up and running again.
still find it odd that the phone acted like it was unlocked for a brief period before i had unlocked it!
thank you!
Glad it worked, good job you have not tried to guess the code 10 times otherwise you would never have got it unlocked.
Your right though, seems odd that it let you use it the first time, it's all software based anyway so guess it was a glitch.
ci00aaj said:
Ok this is odd! I received my hd7 yesterday and immediately set about getting it unlocked once i had done the basic set up. Because of what i have read so far on numereous forums i automatically assumed the phone ould be locked and went to one of the two sites suggested here to purchase my code. Within 5 mins i had my unlock code for the sum of £19 something.
So i then read through the email and go to follow the instructions. The first instruction states that i should put in a SIM card from a different network. So i put in the t-mobile SIM i intend to use with the HD7 and would you believe it ITS UNLOCKED?! The phone tile shows T-Mobile as the network and i check and see if i can make and receive calls...all work fine?
Now my question is: was my hd7 unlocked when i purchased it? (bought online from o2 uk payg) or did the guys fromm the unlock site do some sort of jiggery-pokery that unlocked my phone OTA via my IMEI number?
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Hi I work for o2 UK and it sounds to me like you luckily got a device set up for a contract. O2 only tend to sim lock the payg devices now. The salesman probably picked up the wrong device.
is their a method available for unlocking the lg Thrill? I have searched but have not found anything.
no not unless u buy a code or get one from your carier
AT&T, if so ring them and ask for the unlock code. Odd I know but there are a few of us that have done that and they have happy given it to us.
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is their a method available for unlocking the lg Thrill? I have searched but have not found anything.
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Really?, c'mon dud, you can get them for $1 on ebay
Okay, so if you have some balls, you can unlock your phone yourself. Check the Optimus 3D forums here for the IMEI Restore/SIM Unlock thread and follow the instructions there. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART OR THOSE UNSKILLED!
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is their a method available for unlocking the lg Thrill? I have searched but have not found anything.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186406
Your Welcome, btw no offense but it wasn't too hard to find lol
LG Thrill AT&T : cannot find network unlock screen (got PIN but can't enter it)
Hey guys,
Does anyone have any idea about how to reach the Network unlock screen on the LG Thrill 4G (Biohazard 4.2 ROM) AT&T.
The phone's locked and I got the unlock pin from eBay but even when I restart the phone with the non-AT&T SIM card I never see any screen that asks me to enter the unlock pin.
dangling_refrenz said:
Hey guys,
Does anyone have any idea about how to reach the Network unlock screen on the LG Thrill 4G (Biohazard 4.2 ROM) AT&T.
The phone's locked and I got the unlock pin from eBay but even when I restart the phone with the non-AT&T SIM card I never see any screen that asks me to enter the unlock pin.
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How to unlock:
1. insert a non allowed sim card such as AT&T, etc. and turn phone on.
2. It will show show invalid sim and then the network unlock screen should popup.
3. Tap on the entry area and enter the provided unlock code
(Make sure you have entered the carefully and exactly as shown (numbers only))
4. Press the unlock button. The phone will then perform the network unlock process. This process only takes a few seconds.
5.Congratulations! Your phone is now unlocked to use with any sim from any GSM carrier worldwide.
*****IF THE ABOVE DOES NOT WORK TRY THIS METHOD**********
Below are instructions that work for most network providers:
P990, P999, P970, P920 and similar LG Android phones. Simply enter a non-approved sim, turn on the phone, enter the NCK and press unlock. That's it the phone will then process the code and in about 15 seconds it will be permanently sim unlocked. It his does not work you can dial a secret code to bring up the unlock menu. The secret code is "2945#*XXX#". Replace XXX with the numeric part of your model number (for example for the P999 dial 2945#*999# on your phone). Then enter the code and press unlock.
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I personally had issues unlocking until I flashed a stock ROM. Specifically, I used the stock ATT Froyo ROM.
I have LG Optimus 2X locked to Wind. My son installed the gingerbread software on it around six months ago. The phone works great. I tried to unlock it but I am unable to type in the code because no window pops up after inserting the sim card from a different provider. the phone goes to home screen. I typed in the numbers from instructions provided by the person. The message reads NO ACTIVE NETWORK AVAILABLE when the sim is from different provider but if I type in the same numbers when my active sim card is inserted the USSD code start running and after few seconds the message is IME code concealed. Thus I can not get the little window to type in the unlock code. Thanks for help in advance.
What are you typing to get to the dialog for entering the code? For P990, it is 2945#*990# (I know it works, as I used it myself), so I would think for P999 it would be 2945#*999#.
Keep in mind that the phone may not be able to accept the unlock code for several reasons (not sure about your phone, though). For example, too many unsuccessful attempts to enter an unlock code could lock the phone permanently. Or, the operator-branded firmware would not allow access to this function. Places that provide unlock services usually advise you to check in advance, before purchasing, whether you can actually enter an unlock code into your phone...
HoudiniG said:
I have LG Optimus 2X locked to Wind. My son installed the gingerbread software on it around six months ago. The phone works great. I tried to unlock it but I am unable to type in the code because no window pops up after inserting the sim card from a different provider. the phone goes to home screen. I typed in the numbers from instructions provided by the person. The message reads NO ACTIVE NETWORK AVAILABLE when the sim is from different provider but if I type in the same numbers when my active sim card is inserted the USSD code start running and after few seconds the message is IME code concealed. Thus I can not get the little window to type in the unlock code. Thanks for help in advance.
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I think you need to be on a stock ROM to unlock the phone. Once done, it will remain unlocked and you can restore your previous ROM from a nandroid backup and try the other SIM card. Mind you, the P999 only gonna work in 3G either with Mobilicity or Vidéotron. With the rest of the carriers (Rogers, Fido) you will only get 2G connectivity.
In regards to Wind/other stock ROMs, nandroid backup/restore, etc check the P999 (aka G2X) dedicated thread. The phone is falsely advertised by Wind, it is not the Optimus 2X. The right thread for further information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1114
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I think that i've unloked mine with flashing different baseband.
It was locked on my network but after flashing several roms and basebands it works with every sim.
Is that possible?
And when i flash some bb my sim is locked too.
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I'm having the same problem as the OP. I have a Wind phone, but no matter what I try I can't get the unlock prompt screen to come up. I've tried 2945#*999# AND 2945#*990# with no luck.
But, I do have a Paranoid Android ROM on it. Maybe I have to revert back to stock.
Does anyone know where I can get the stock Wind ROM?
I have lg g4 from tmobile with a tmobile device unlock app. It does not ask for network unlock code either with a different carrier. Also it does not pop up the network unlock code window even if i type the 2945 code (ithink). IF i use device unlock app it says device unknown by provider please contact customer care. I ordered service remote unlock they where unable to unlock but they had to refund the money because they could not unlock.
Funny think is T-Mobile is saying its not a T-Mobile phone because they cannot find the IMEI number in their system.
The phone is an original T-Mobile phone, with original T-Mobile packaging, software and original labels with the imei.
The only way to unlock this phone is if i can flash stock firmware on the h811 without the tmobile crap.
am i screwed?
indianx said:
I have lg g4 from tmobile with a tmobile device unlock app. It does not ask for network unlock code either with a different carrier. Also it does not pop up the network unlock code window even if i type the 2945 code (ithink). IF i use device unlock app it says device unknown by provider please contact customer care. I ordered service remote unlock they where unable to unlock but they had to refund the money because they could not unlock.
Funny think is T-Mobile is saying its not a T-Mobile phone because they cannot find the IMEI number in their system.
The phone is an original T-Mobile phone, with original T-Mobile packaging, software and original labels with the imei.
The only way to unlock this phone is if i can flash stock firmware on the h811 without the tmobile crap.
am i screwed?
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How long have you used that phone for as of now? T-mobile requires you to use the phone at least 40 days on their network and it needs to be paid in full if it's financed. I yours is still financed maybe the op that thread could help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/t-mobile-free-sim-unlock-promotion-t3138438
Can you link us to the App that unlocked it?
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How long have you used that phone for as of now? T-mobile requires you to use the phone at least 40 days on their network and it needs to be paid in full if it's financed. I yours is still financed maybe the op that thread could help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/t-mobile-free-sim-unlock-promotion-t3138438
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please read my post again. tmobile sim is working fine on it. It does not reach even the permanent or temporary unlock option.
T-Mobile customer service does not even recognize the imei number at all. They say its not tmobile phone and clearly is.
1) Does the IMEI in settings match the IMEI on the box/back label?
2) Are you sure this is a T-Mobile US phone and not a T-Mobile european phone?
3) Where did you buy it? (direct from TMO, eBay, CL?)
indianx said:
please read my post again. tmobile sim is working fine on it. It does not reach even the permanent or temporary unlock option.
T-Mobile customer service does not even recognize the imei number at all. They say its not tmobile phone and clearly is.
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please read his post again. you must use the phone with your t-mobile SIM card in it for at least a week until its IMEI (dial *#06# to display it) shows up in the "Check Unlock Status" pop-up in the Phone section of the My T-Mobile website. If it doesn't show your IMEI there, the phone is not associated with your account and the unlock app will not work.