Hi guys, still have a droid 3 lying around. It's sim locked and can be unlocked only by sigmakey.
Anyone knows if sigmakey supports remote unlock or any unlock website that offer this service?
Thanks.
So you have tried unlock codes, with no success?
Yes, unlock code doesnt wotk.
I see there are many new tools for mtk chipset based phones like this one but sadly they cant unlock. Only sigmakey at this moment.
Some time ago, people on this forum, offered droid 2 global sigmakey remote unlock, but sigma blocked remote unlock on an update. Not sure if remote unlock was reintroduced or it's a no go.
will5 said:
Yes, unlock code doesnt wotk.
I see there are many new tools for mtk chipset based phones like this one but sadly they cant unlock. Only sigmakey at this moment.
Some time ago, people on this forum, offered droid 2 global sigmakey remote unlock, but sigma blocked remote unlock on an update. Not sure if remote unlock was reintroduced or it's a no go.
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I haven't seen any updates on the sigmakey in 2 years, I would think buying a different droid 3 would be easier.
Sure. I think it wont be easy. I just wanted this droid as a second phone.
Lets see if anyone got more info.
Here's the video from the unlocking process with Sigmakey
and here's the supported models http://sigmakey.com/en/Sigma-Overview/Supported-Models.html?brand=3
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Hello I'm in canada and bought a Droid 3 (verizon) from ebay
I will unlock it with a code that is available from well known sources (swiftunlock, etc..)
the description says 'Ready to Activate' so this worried me abit, doe sit have to be activated thru verizon before the phone will even work or do anything
or can i punch in the unlock code (based on its IMEI) and start using it regardless of whether it is 'activated' or not
what im worried about is, if it hasnt been activated, will its unlock code (based on IMIE) even show up to these unlockers, or is the code generated right away when a phone is manufactured and stamped with an IMEI regardless of activation
THanks!
You don't need to have it activated on Verizon to unlock the GSM part.
You can easily bypass the activation by tapping in the four corners of the screen on the activation prompt.
As soon as it sees the foreign SIM it will prompt you for unlock code. Given you got an unlock code for it, you should be able to unlock it.
There are some horror stories with the older Droid 2 Global - some of them were custom locked by Verizon and standard unlock codes unlockers provide do not work.
I haven't heard yet of somebody successfully unlock a D3 using online unlock service (only Verizon Global support is known to provide unlock codes that work so far). But it has been couple of weeks since D3 is available, maybe unlockers are getting those codes already. Please keep us posted!
Personally I am going to wait for the Canadian XT860 that is coming shortly to Bell. Since I have some not so pleasant experience with the buggy Droid 2 Global radio/baseband and given the fact Droid 3 uses the same chipset (Qualcomm MSM6600), chances are GSM/UTMS radio of D3 suffers from the same issues D2G does.
From another side - D3 is cheaper than XT860. I am sure Bell will charge at least $550 for it, if not even $600 (and tax), D3 comes much cheaper at $475 US (even US-CDN$ rate is favourable) at non-contract price.
Keep us posted on how it goes with your D3!
There was a report of succesful unlock here in the forum, and now I confirm this too.
The code from swiftunlocks worked. I contacted the guy in advance, he told me about 90% D3 can be unlocked. And at least for me, it worked. I can really recommend his servive.
rweb said:
There was a report of succesful unlock here in the forum, and now I confirm this too.
The code from swiftunlocks worked. I contacted the guy in advance, he told me about 90% D3 can be unlocked. And at least for me, it worked. I can really recommend his servive.
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Hi, did you purchase the code through eBay or their web site? Thanks a lot.
So does thw swiftunlock code work with Verizon D3 on AT&T networks??
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Hi, did you purchase the code through eBay or their web site? Thanks a lot.
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I wrote him an email to [email protected] (had it from ebay, wanted to ask him if he _really_ can unlock D3), he responded very quickly and offered me the code for $20. Had the code a few hours later. Really can recommend.
And no, I don't think it will work with U.S. GSM providers.
i BEEN TRYING TO UNLOCK MY DROID 3 BY CODE AND IT HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE. I AM OUTSIDE THE USE AND EVEN WHEN I INPUT THE CODE THAT VERIZON GAVE ME I HAVE NO SUCCESS. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PHONE HAS TO BE ACTIVATED ON VERIZON FOR IT TO UNLOCK. IS IT TRUE. IS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO UNLOCK IT.
I HAVE RDS LITE I FLASH MY PHONE TO THE ORIGINAL VERIZON AGAIN BUT IT DID NOT WORK. HELP PLEASE
1) Drop the caps. It's against the rules and is downright annoying.
2) Maybe can you call Verizon and see if they can manually program it, even if it is a dead number? Or have you even tried calling tech support?
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Maybe U have wrong code. I have Droid 3 from Verizon. I live in Poland and I don't have a problem to unlock and using in 3G with my polish simcard. And I didn't have to activate phone in verizon...
Verizon tends to alter unlock codes on their global phones lately - not all but some I guess as some people unlock fine, others have issues. Same was with Droid 2 Global last year. All phones from 'first wave' weren't issue to unlock, but afterwards it got hit or miss..
There is no 'hardware unlock' available so far AFAIK. And might not show unless boot loader gets unlocked (since then we can thinker with baseband).
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Verizon tends to alter unlock codes on their global phones lately - not all but some I guess as some people unlock fine, others have issues. Same was with Droid 2 Global last year. All phones from 'first wave' weren't issue to unlock, but afterwards it got hit or miss..
There is no 'hardware unlock' available so far AFAIK. And might not show unless boot loader gets unlocked (since then we can thinker with baseband).
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WHAT YOU MEAN, WHY U NO TELL ME WHAT I WANT RIGHT NOW PLEAZE!
What he is saying is the unlock code will only work while connected to an account in the US.
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I was able to unlock my D3 without activating it with Verizon, and I was geographically in Canada when I entered the code.
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I live in Germany and had no problem unlocking the Droid 3 with the Code bought from swiftunlock.
I think it is a question of "how new" the phone was. From what I learned by reading all those threads on many forums (and I think it is correct, since mine was unlocked easily as well):
- if you buy a phone that was never ever connected to verizon, the unlock works and you don't need to activate it with VZW (the activation request just disappears and you can use it like any non VZW model, except for the USSD restrictions and so on).
- if you get a phone that somebody already activated for you, you will most likely be busted. VZW does change the unlock keys OTA.
The best idea seems to be: make sure to get your phone from somebody who assures you that it's never been activated or connected to VZW via 2G/3G.
Mine was never activated and i am in Colombia even called Verizon and a rep gave me an unlock code but it did not work. it has been almost one month.
I unlocked fine and I flashed mine to cricket....
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how did you unlocked your. maybe someone with a Verizon account willing to help me. I will pay 40 bucks by Paypal.
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I live in Germany and had no problem unlocking the Droid 3 with the Code bought from swiftunlock.
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l tryed unlock code your bought site swiftunlock but not trusted site is very easy l dont know but l sent money with paypal and waiting code for droid 3verizon
how mand day inside take code ?
any resolution?
Hi I live in mexico, and I wonder if this method helps me to use it on my cell company, which is telcel.
Hello
I wanna ask you guys if you know any SIM Unlock tool for my Droid 3 XT862 from Verizon. Firstly, I'm not in US, so for me contact VZ is impossible. I did purchase for the unlock codes from some websites, but non of them work. So my very last choice is praying for any tool that could unlock my phone.
If you know any one, or how to do that, please help me, my hero
Thanks in advance
No
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Unlock site
http://www.cellunlocker.net
i used it for my droid 3 and used the guide to get it working with tmobile in the usa but after unlock you will be able to use it anywhere. the guide is only necessary if you want to use it in the usa
the main point is my cell phone isn't unlocked GSM yet. I bought some code on internet, they are all the same code, and it doesn't work with mine
same problem here.
Did you input the code correctly?
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Isn't Verizon known to replace the standard Motorola SIM unlock codes with their very own (which forces the user to contact Verizon to get the code, where they would request that the user have an account in good standing for x amount of months before they will give it up?)
This happened to me when I bought a Verizon Droid 2 Global during a visit to the US. No more Verizon phones for me... ever!
I purchased two codes from ebay both works
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http://www.cellunlocker.net
i used it for my droid 3 and used the guide to get it working with tmobile in the usa but after unlock you will be able to use it anywhere. the guide is only necessary if you want to use it in the usa
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My understanding is that once user disconnects their phone from Verizon, sometimes Verizon will replace the unlock code with their own code making the code generators to not work unfortunately.
One can put their D3 on Verizon and receive the unlock code (as I understand - so, if you have a friend on Verizon who won't need an unlock code to ask to put your phone on his/her account briefly and request unlock code?). I made sure that the person selling me the phone got the unlock code and unlock the phone BEFORE selling it to me.
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My understanding is that once user disconnects their phone from Verizon, sometimes Verizon will replace the unlock code with their own code making the code generators to not work unfortunately.
One can put their D3 on Verizon and receive the unlock code (as I understand - so, if you have a friend on Verizon who won't need an unlock code to ask to put your phone on his/her account briefly and request unlock code?). I made sure that the person selling me the phone got the unlock code and unlock the phone BEFORE selling it to me.
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I noticed one company offers a more expensive unlock code service beside the standard rate serivce. Not sure if its actually increases you chances or anything, here's the link:http://www.swiftunlock.net/UnlockServices/Motorola.html
EDIT:Here's another one: http://simlock24.pl/simlock/New_Motorola/XT862/
Hi, Verizon tends to alter unlock codes on their global phones lately, and i have a Droid 3 from Verizon locked, in Argentina... I will try to get unlocking codes buy buying them from pages like unlock4moto.com and cellunlocker.net
But before doing this, i want to ask you, this codes will work? or with verizon global phones doesnt work help i so wanna unlock my droid 3!)
I paid almost all my money TT_TT
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Hi, Verizon tends to alter unlock codes on their global phones lately, and i have a Droid 3 from Verizon locked, in Argentina... I will try to get unlocking codes buy buying them from pages like unlock4moto.com and cellunlocker.net
But before doing this, i want to ask you, this codes will work? or with verizon global phones doesnt work help i so wanna unlock my droid 3!)
I paid almost all my money TT_TT
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I got a code from unlock4moto.com $6US and it worked just fine.
i have done the same
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I got a code from unlock4moto.com $6US and it worked just fine.
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i have done the same , but does that will unlock the 3g or Data connection
it's unlocked but am unable to USE the 3g
That unlocks the ability to use a sim. You still need to program the proper apns and set the phone in gsm mode.
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I got a code from unlock4moto.com $6US and it worked just fine.
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I think that wont work for me, because Verizon change the unlocking code, from motorola unlocking code, to a verizon unlocking code... that kind of webs give motorola unlocking code TT_TT
Have you tried it?
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I have been waiting for about a year for a way to unlock my XT862. Has anyone tried Sigmakey?
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I have been waiting for about a year for a way to unlock my XT862. Has anyone tried Sigmakey?
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Sigmakey doesn't work on Droid 3, I've already tried it
Has anyone been able to successfully unlock the Xperia T locked to Bell?
I have tried with 3 separate online unlock Companies. All three have failed to generate an unlock code. They were all very apologetic and refunded my money but the phone still remains locked...
Any suggestions before I take it in somewhere and have it unlocked via cable and software? This will void the warranty though.
Thanks
Reds4ever said:
Has anyone been able to successfully unlock the Xperia T locked to Bell?
I have tried with 3 separate online unlock Companies. All three have failed to generate an unlock code. They were all very apologetic and refunded my money but the phone still remains locked...
Any suggestions before I take it in somewhere and have it unlocked via cable and software? This will void the warranty though.
Thanks
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Hi,
I have a Rogers Xperia T and also tried two companies that failed, and then found one that succeeded, though it took 4 days to get the code.
http://unlock.canadagsm.ca/ was able to provide the correct code for me. They are more expensive, but if you need help their service is excellent compared to the others I've tried. (I am in no way affiliated with them, to be clear).
PM me if you need more information.
BTW, you can't have this model unlocked with SETool at the moment, if that's what you had in mind by "cable and software".
Reds4ever said:
Has anyone been able to successfully unlock the Xperia T locked to Bell?
I have tried with 3 separate online unlock Companies. All three have failed to generate an unlock code. They were all very apologetic and refunded my money but the phone still remains locked...
Any suggestions before I take it in somewhere and have it unlocked via cable and software? This will void the warranty though.
Thanks
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I saw this on youtube the other day, the person apparently used cellunlocker.net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEBxJGEe-6k
Maybe give them a shot? According to the video it's about $30?
I used bellunlock.ca. Took three days but worked.
Cheers
Unlock codes
My provider is MTS, their website says to unlock you just have to swap out your sim card and put in one from another provider, enter the code and you are unlocked (for free). Does this permanently unlock the phone? I know that my provider will unlock it for $50.00, I've followed search links and discovered $45 codes are avail - not worried about price - but what about reliability? This will make the process of flashing much more simple for us if it's been proven.
So after little research I found (unfortunately) the definitive answer I was not hoping for. Apparently sim-unlocking your phone is not going to unlock
your bootloader - noobie idea I had - so it does not get me very far down the road of customizations. Too bad, but I have faith in the creativity of the devs out there.
Buying them beer seems like a good idea.