hello there I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong place
So I bought this z1s on craigslist and it worked for a month but now it stopped getting service. I checked the IMEI and the phone now is blacklisted
so I thought I could just unlock it and use it with other carriers!
please if you know a way to make it work let me know
Meya_2 said:
hello there I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong place
So I bought this z1s on craigslist and it worked for a month but now it stopped getting service. I checked the IMEI and the phone now is blacklisted
so I thought I could just unlock it and use it with other carriers!
please if you know a way to make it work let me know
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Once blacklisted it's just a brick.. Sorry use it as a normal camera or media player or portalable game console or something
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Meya_2 said:
hello there I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong place
So I bought this z1s on craigslist and it worked for a month but now it stopped getting service. I checked the IMEI and the phone now is blacklisted
so I thought I could just unlock it and use it with other carriers!
please if you know a way to make it work let me know
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That guy must of blacklisted it
Can I unlock it with unlock code?
What if I unlock it online by the imei?
*I don't know if it can be unlocked when its blacklisted* but I googled how to unlock it and it's possible for 40$. So that I can use it with other carriers. When I put my straight talk sim in it.. It asks for a unlock code
Meya_2 said:
What if I unlock it online by the imei?
*I don't know if it can be unlocked when its blacklisted* but I googled how to unlock it and it's possible for 40$. So that I can use it with other carriers. When I put my straight talk sim in it.. It asks for a unlock code
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Nope. Once its blacklisted. Good luck trying to get it unblacklisted. I probably got reported stolen like my Xperia Z..
Meya_2 said:
hello there I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong place
So I bought this z1s on craigslist and it worked for a month but now it stopped getting service. I checked the IMEI and the phone now is blacklisted
so I thought I could just unlock it and use it with other carriers!
please if you know a way to make it work let me know
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This could of been my stolen xperia z1s >_> is there mad dings around the corners?
No
No I don't think it was stolen it some of the owners pictures in it and no dings!
So its gonna be a camera and music player ??
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No I don't think it was stolen it some of the owners pictures in it and no dings!
So its gonna be a camera and music player ??
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Oh wait i asked a silly question, i reported mine stolen the day it got stolen so it should of been black listed before even being sold lol. Now a new issue arrives with my new z1s, the screen died on me, but backlight is visible if i shine direct light onto the screen, no artifacts etc so it's gotta be something with the screen
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Oh wait i asked a silly question, i reported mine stolen the day it got stolen so it should of been black listed before even being sold lol. Now a new issue arrives with my new z1s, the screen died on me, but backlight is visible if i shine direct light onto the screen, no artifacts etc so it's gotta be something with the screen
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ok do you know how can I root it ?
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ok do you know how can I root it ?
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I can't really 100% confirm but I was on kitkat i think .37 build then you root that firmware first, then install super su and activate ota keeper i think that's what it was called, then you can now accept the ota in the update application. Oh make sure you don't deodex the rom in .37 build or else you can't install the .56 update, you may deodex after installing .56 though.
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hey guys,
just wondering if there's a way to unlock this xperia z1
I'm currently on rogers and want to use this phone,
thanks
maxgohan said:
hey guys,
just wondering if there's a way to unlock this xperia z1
I'm currently on rogers and want to use this phone,
thanks
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I have Bell 6906 as well. The only website that was able to give me the unlock code was http://unlock.canadagsm.ca/. They say it will take 3-7 BD's for them to get the code, but I got it in 2 days. I was referred to this site by Sony store employee.
anyone know of a free way to do it?
I don't mind paying but why pay if it's free?
maxgohan said:
anyone know of a free way to do it?
I don't mind paying but why pay if it's free?
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Unlock Sim was always via paid method on any device and still in that way. There is no free way.
eclyptos said:
Unlock Sim was always via paid method on any device and still in that way. There is no free way.
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there was few loop holes for samsung devices.. until recent i think (s4 was the last one i think
eclyptos said:
Unlock Sim was always via paid method on any device and still in that way. There is no free way.
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Maybe it was never free for Sony devices, however Galaxy Note, Note 2, S3, S4 were free to unlock.
ruinkhan said:
Maybe it was never free for Sony devices, however Galaxy Note, Note 2, S3, S4 were free to unlock.
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Hello,
This is my first post on here, I was scrolling through looking for a way to get the glove mode on my xperia z1, but I cant find anything about it.
Anyway, I bought codes off two different websites and both ended up refunding me and saying that they couldn't get the code.
I went on eBay and bought a code for $30CAD and it was in my inbox the next day and worked fine. The guy that sells them is very nice too. His eBay username is rakeshb10.
Look him up and get your unlock code there. You can check his feedback before you buy it, he has all good feedback.
Oh and some websites say you need to put in a SIM card from another carrier to enter the unlock code, that's actually alot more work. Just open your dialer and type *#*#SIMLOCK#*#*
Obviously use the numbers instead of letters, I just can't recall them right now. You just click network lock and enter the code and your good to go. Make sure you get the code first because you only get so many attempts to enter the code. If you enter the wrong one and use up all your attempts, your phone will be locked out.
I am attaching a screenshot of the SIMLOCK app and proof that mines unlocked. I also just got this phone on a two year contract just weeks prior to unlocking it. I'm staying with Bell for now though.
Hope I helped.
*Sent from my Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone.
choihan06 said:
there was few loop holes for samsung devices.. until recent i think (s4 was the last one i think
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Maybe it was never free for Sony devices, however Galaxy Note, Note 2, S3, S4 were free to unlock.
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So the Samsung is the only exeption. Good for Samsung guys.
Hello guys!
I know that the N900A KK, as of now can not be rooted, but i was wondering if anyone knows a sure way to unlock the simcard to use in another country?
I got some bad advice and I bought a brand new Note 3 with bad imei, thinking that it wouldn't matter since I don't live in US. If I can't find a service that unlocks it or root it I am screwed!!!!
Thank you
You're screwed. Xda prohibits the discussion of imei anything.
440bro said:
You're screwed. Xda prohibits the discussion of imei anything.
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Oh man, I did not know that. How stupid of me for falling for this "scam".
AlbMichFan said:
Hello guys!
I know that the N900A KK, as of now can not be rooted, but i was wondering if anyone knows a sure way to unlock the simcard to use in another country?
I got some bad advice and I bought a brand new Note 3 with bad imei, thinking that it wouldn't matter since I don't live in US. If I can't find a service that unlocks it or root it I am screwed!!!!
Thank you
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Contact the carrier who blacklisted it, they are the ones that can re move the blacklist and unlock it.
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Hello my friends i post this alongside actively searching for the solution, other day i bought a desire 510 a11_ul android 4.3 locked and branded to o2 (o2__01), i went on to sim-unlock the device with success and then the bootloader, all i get is emergency calls only, im so far lead to believe it has something to do with the ruu? i just want the thing working on 3uk, i need pointing in the right direction, any help will lessen my headache and wud be greatly appriaciated, Thank you
finch69 said:
Hello my friends i post this alongside actively searching for the solution, other day i bought a desire 510 a11_ul android 4.3 locked and branded to o2 (o2__01), i went on to sim-unlock the device with success and then the bootloader, all i get is emergency calls only, im so far lead to believe it has something to do with the ruu? i just want the thing working on 3uk, i need pointing in the right direction, any help will lessen my headache and wud be greatly appriaciated, Thank you
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First find out what your carriers settings are, like the APN settings. See if it's gsm cdma.. You can try going in the phones settings and checking them out open the dialing pad and *#*#4636#*#* and look around.
hi, thank you for your response, that menu was the first thing i tried lol, i put an o2 sim in and i got it to show the H symbol next to the signal bars which still had a cross on them, it also auto installed the apn settings other than that, no change
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hi, thank you for your response, that menu was the first thing i tried lol, i put an o2 sim in and i got it to show the H symbol next to the signal bars which still had a cross on them, it also auto installed the apn settings other than that, no change
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How did you sim unlock?
dip_spit said:
How did you sim unlock?
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I was wondering that same thing to.
dip_spit said:
How did you sim unlock?
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I guess he doesn't need us now lol.. You asked him to hard of a question haha.
MrMike2182 said:
I guess he doesn't need us now lol.. You asked him to hard of a question haha.
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Typical sh!t.
dip_spit said:
Typical sh!t.
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Yeah probably because he didn't have an answer to that question since he most likely lied lol.
oh did i mention this problem affects my net too, hence latr reply, i still do need your help, i sim unlocked for £6.99 from unlockingonline.com via code emailed to me, i foundf this site thru giff gaff site recommendation
finch69 said:
oh did i mention this problem affects my net too, hence latr reply, i still do need your help, i sim unlocked for £6.99 from unlockingonline.com via code emailed to me, i foundf this site thru giff gaff site recommendation
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You cannot unlock the SIM card with a code from anywhere online it doesn't work that way because number one the SIM card in these phones is only to allow the phone to get LTE internet speeds number two the MEID is how the phone gets service not just the SIM card cause you can remove the SIM card and the entire phone will still work just without LTE number three you can't insert another carriers SIM card and then have the phone ask you to enter the unlock code because the phone will never ask for that code when you put another SIM in there it will just say invalid SIM card and nothing else and number four, the phone is unlocked via uicc and has to be done on the carriers side not some unlocking websites code....
Wow I had no idea, what do I do from here then? Is Contacting o2 my only option?
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Wow I had no idea, what do I do from here then? Is Contacting o2 my only option?
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I thought you said you did it already?
I've not contacted o2 yet , I thought my unlock was legit
finch69 said:
Hello my friends i post this alongside actively searching for the solution, other day i bought a desire 510 a11_ul android 4.3 locked and branded to o2 (o2__01), i went on to sim-unlock the device with success and then the bootloader, all i get is emergency calls only, im so far lead to believe it has something to do with the ruu? i just want the thing working on 3uk, i need pointing in the right direction, any help will lessen my headache and wud be greatly appriaciated, Thank you
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Well you said you sim unlocked it with success in this first post of yours right here and that's why both me and @dip_spit asked how you did that, you didn't say it wasn't legit then.
dip_spit said:
Typical sh!t.
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Do you think he successfully sim unlocked his phone bro?!
MrMike2182 said:
Do you think he successfully sim unlocked his phone bro?!
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No. Because many people have gotten the unlock codes and not a single person can find a way for the phone to ask for it. Of course he IS in Europe and their rules are different there so he may have, who knows.
Sorry it takes so long to reply I still have this problem I'm goin to email the site
finch69 said:
Sorry it takes so long to reply I still have this problem I'm goin to email the site
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And you are expecting the "site" to do what exactly?
Why don't you just take your phone to your carrier and have them program it to use their services?!?!
MrMike2182 said:
And you are expecting the "site" to do what exactly?
Why don't you just take your phone to your carrier and have them program it to use their services?!?!
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It could be a legitimate unlocking site that he used and expected it to work with his 510 (which they probably don't say that they don't support it), in which case he can probably convince them to refund his money.
Or it could be a scam site, in which case he'll have to do a charge-back or something to get his money back.
Also, he could take it to his current carrier but given the evidence of previous users, they won't unlock and program it for their network because the likelihood of them being able to is slim to none.
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It could be a legitimate unlocking site that he used and expected it to work with his 510 (which they probably don't say that they don't support it), in which case he can probably convince them to refund his money.
Or it could be a scam site, in which case he'll have to do a charge-back or something to get his money back.
Also, he could take it to his current carrier but given the evidence of previous users, they won't unlock and program it for their network because the likelihood of them being able to is slim to none.
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It seems like he's screwed then. I unfortunately don't know how or what settings to use to help him with the issue. He did say "should I contact o2?" So I asummed he could contact them I guess.
Hey All,
I don't know if a Dev will find his way in here or not but I have to ask....
I got the "temporary" (30 day) unlock from TMob thru the app they force on it. My question is...Is there anyway to take the temp unlock and make it permanent.
Like I said I got it and I'm on day 2 now, so if someone wants to take a look and see if they can find something, I can try and get them any files / info they need / want.
I am not yet experienced enough to know what I'd really be looking for or I'd try myself, but with only 30 days till it expires and my limited time, I fig'd I could maybe help get the sim unlocked by donating files.
I'm also a bit curious how "sunderwear" is able to unlock for peeps using the TMo app, but then charges $45 to do it. I don't discourage anyone from making a buck but $45 is 2x as much as any unlocking code service would normally charge and seems a bit exorbitant for someone who's well established in this (XDA) community.
MoodSwinger
Its less than that to unlock on www.unlockcode247.com which uses the exact same process that sunderwear uses
@paoloroeseke: I don't see it. I only see where you can get the code here, but there's still no way to enter it on the device. I'm going to believe since you are a senior member this is not just "spam". But from what i read about "Sunderwear", i got the impression he's been able to get into the TMobile "unlock device" app and do it remotely. If I am wrong let me know, and if I am missing something from the link you posted please point me in the right direction.
Thanks.
MoodSwinger
It's no longer there . Sunderwears service DOES work though. I had used the website i provided to unlock mine. Looks like it's down to one method again
I meant no disrespect to sunderwear. Just was showing options, which are no longer available i guess. Lol
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I'm a senior member? Lol. THAT explains the grey hairs on my head
paoloroeseke said:
It's no longer there . Sunderwears service DOES work though. I had used the website i provided to unlock mine. Looks like it's down to one method again
I meant no disrespect to sunderwear. Just was showing options, which are no longer available i guess. Lol
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I'm a senior member? Lol. THAT explains the grey hairs on my head
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Paolo, have a link you can PM me for sunderwear's service?
MoodSwinger said:
Hey All,
I don't know if a Dev will find his way in here or not but I have to ask....
I got the "temporary" (30 day) unlock from TMob thru the app they force on it. My question is...Is there anyway to take the temp unlock and make it permanent.
Like I said I got it and I'm on day 2 now, so if someone wants to take a look and see if they can find something, I can try and get them any files / info they need / want.
I am not yet experienced enough to know what I'd really be looking for or I'd try myself, but with only 30 days till it expires and my limited time, I fig'd I could maybe help get the sim unlocked by donating files.
I'm also a bit curious how "sunderwear" is able to unlock for peeps using the TMo app, but then charges $45 to do it. I don't discourage anyone from making a buck but $45 is 2x as much as any unlocking code service would normally charge and seems a bit exorbitant for someone who's well established in this (XDA) community.
MoodSwinger
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ebay have a good deal and they do it with the tmobile app. Money back if doesn't unlock.
jfernandezv said:
ebay have a good deal and they do it with the tmobile app. Money back if doesn't unlock.
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I've asked most 17-99$ device unlock app listings and they have all replied service is currently down. Some have eta others removed listings and are refunding after 5 days pass.
I hope it comes back soon.
MoodSwinger said:
Hey All,
I don't know if a Dev will find his way in here or not but I have to ask....
I got the "temporary" (30 day) unlock from TMob thru the app they force on it. My question is...Is there anyway to take the temp unlock and make it permanent.
Like I said I got it and I'm on day 2 now, so if someone wants to take a look and see if they can find something, I can try and get them any files / info they need / want.
I am not yet experienced enough to know what I'd really be looking for or I'd try myself, but with only 30 days till it expires and my limited time, I fig'd I could maybe help get the sim unlocked by donating files.
I'm also a bit curious how "sunderwear" is able to unlock for peeps using the TMo app, but then charges $45 to do it. I don't discourage anyone from making a buck but $45 is 2x as much as any unlocking code service would normally charge and seems a bit exorbitant for someone who's well established in this (XDA) community.
MoodSwinger
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Problem is we don't know where the unlock trigger happens. It does something to unlock the firmware.
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clockcycle said:
I've asked most 17-99$ device unlock app listings and they have all replied service is currently down. Some have eta others removed listings and are refunding after 5 days pass.
I hope it comes back soon.
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Sunderwear's unlock doesn't work anymore either. He has stated that T-Mobile caught on to the loophole and shut it down. I don't think it is coming back.
On the galaxy s6 (before switching to g4) we had to flash the metro pcs firmware before we could unlock using a code. We could install a rom after, long as the radio wasn't touched. Maybe something in there can be edited?
lancemoreland said:
Sunderwear's unlock doesn't work anymore either. He has stated that T-Mobile caught on to the loophole and shut it down. I don't think it is coming back.
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i think the best bet would be to decompile the unlock app and try and see how it if we can see how it works..if it mod the ril or radio in someway..
@MicroMod777 , ALL
I get that, but I guess that's why I was saying anything I can pull from my device that's "temp" unlocked to maybe see where the app adjusts the firmware or whatever to unlock compared to one that's not yet unlocked. has anyone who's an app developer looked into the app? I would think if the app got hacked / Rev Eng'd then we'd see where the change occured.
that would be really helpfull. ihave 3 devices legally bought and i cannot unlock them. T-mobile says i need to have an account which i dont have here in canada.
I wish i knew someone with tmobile account so i can use that account to unlock the phone
i wondering if the app mods the modem or just unlock the imei on their servers?
paoloroeseke said:
On the galaxy s6 (before switching to g4) we had to flash the metro pcs firmware before we could unlock using a code. We could install a rom after, long as the radio wasn't touched. Maybe something in there can be edited?
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Anyone have the metropcs .KDZ or flashable twrp backup of system? Detail me about the modem issue?
clockcycle said:
Anyone have the metropcs .KDZ or flashable twrp backup of system? Detail me about the modem issue?
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there was h815 firmware created which asks for network unlock code but that one is not working at all.
so i doubt the metropcs software will help too. What i heard is that metropcs has also device unlock app installed on it
indianx said:
there was h815 firmware created which asks for network unlock code but that one is not working at all.
so i doubt the metropcs software will help too. What i heard is that metropcs has also device unlock app installed on it
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Mpcs is still available. Only tmo closed.
i wonder if theres a way to mod the tmobile unlock app so if we select temportary that it would still premently unlock it..
I permanently unlocked my G4 using the built in app that came with phone. Was super easy. Next time cricket wireless offers the 20gb of LTE for $55 I'm going to give it a test run. Is your phone paid off? It should work if it is.
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Hey guys just a heads up... I did the temp unlock. used it on STalk for the 30 days, called TMob customer service 5 or 6 times trying to get them to unlock it even had 2 cust service reps take my info and my IMEI and said they will submit it for unlock & I should receive an email within 24 hours then I could unlock it. Those emails never came but I did keep trying to unlock it by hitting the permanent unlock button in the app...tho it kept coming back "Failed". Long story short I finally got an understanding supervisor on the line and he said sign up for a pay as you go make sure you use it everyday once (send a txt or make a call) then call them back and as long as they have an account to reference and the device registers on the network as being used they can override the other requirements. Be nice and ask for a supervisor and you may have to do it a few times to get one that will work with you.
Another interesting thing is...even tho my Temp time is done and if I open the "Device Unlock" app it shows buttons to Permanent and Temporary Unlock again. But I can still use it with my STalk sim. it's on'y been 3 days but I've switched out the SIM with the TMob one to do what the TMob SV said, and when I put the STalk one back in it always finds the network and has worked fine so far. SO somehow at least with the ST sim the device has remained unlocked. Also I have the AT&T STalk SIM, not the TMob one, so it's not like I'm still using the Tmob network and it just recognizes the device somehow.
Just wanted to post a follow-up with the new info. I will follow up again if this chg's. but I am still doing what the SV said so that i can get it perm unlocked. BTW the SV way is a one month prepay unlimited TXT & Calls only, no data so I'm on'y paying like $25 basically same as an unlock service. but don't just do it and expect it to work get a SV on the line and work with them cuz right now there aren't many other options.
So, lemme tell you a story. A very short story.
About 4 months ago, I called t-mobile because my account had been suspended, and I was afraid to loose my phone when I needed to carrier switch.
About a week ago, I finished paying off my S8. The phone I care about. I did this because I was told by 5 different representatives, even when I explicitly asked "If I pay off my device in full, can I still unlock the device without paying the rest of my bill" that this can be done.
They all lied, or were wrong. I was told after paying the phone off in full that the reps were wrong and that I cannot unlock the device until I pay the bill, however I now own it.
So heres the question: Is there any way to bypass or remove SIM lock? Or would the unlocked firmware work by chance?
Thanks,
-CSxKING
PS: I don't mind if I'm a little out of date, I just want to use my phone, because this loaner s7 isnt mine for much longer.
i would like to help you about it if you're interested
instrumentaly said:
i would like to help you about it if you're interested
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Depends on if you can prove you have the ability to unlock it. Giving out IMEI's, espeically to your own devices, is risky business.
CSxKING_ said:
Depends on if you can prove you have the ability to unlock it. Giving out IMEI's, espeically to your own devices, is risky business.
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Check my signature please, 100+ pages of devices get successfully unlocked and repaired by me
Network Lock on s8 and it's not my fault
instrumentaly said:
i would like to help you about it if you're interested
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Hey Instrumentaly, can I get your help to unlock my s8? Thanks!
instrumentaly said:
Check my signature please, 100+ pages of devices get successfully unlocked and repaired by me
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Hey sems to be that i had a similar problem whith network lock can you help me somehow?