I understand this phone comes preinstalled with an unlocking software to sim unlock on all networks. I bought this phone on craigslist checked the imei and its good but my concern is how do i put an unlock code if is to use the app ,i want to use the code please help..
Im in the exact situation.
Need to sim unlock my htc desire 626s
well i had success unlocking my phone with this website w.unlocklocks.com/ though i ended up paying 34.99 for them to unlock it ,now its unlocked
Well if you connect it with Metro PCS they can give you an unlock code right away,since you didn't buy the phone from a store.
ecobio30 said:
Well if you connect it with Metro PCS they can give you an unlock code right away,since you didn't buy the phone from a store.
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well i tried that but they said i needed to have service for 90 days then i could have the unlock code for free
skylinegtrvspec said:
well i had success unlocking my phone with this website w.unlocklocks.com/ though i ended up paying 34.99 for them to unlock it ,now its unlocked
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Hey, did it properly work?? How long did it take until it was unlocked?
skylinegtrvspec said:
well i had success unlocking my phone with this website w.unlocklocks.com/ though i ended up paying 34.99 for them to unlock it ,now its unlocked
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I got this phone from cheaper than $35 from Cricket Wireless.
Unlock Device App
skylinegtrvspec said:
I understand this phone comes preinstalled with an unlocking software to sim unlock on all networks. I bought this phone on craigslist checked the imei and its good but my concern is how do i put an unlock code if is to use the app ,i want to use the code please help..
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The HTC Desire 626s (like the other new models from T-Mobile/MetroPCS) is locked by the "Unlock Device" app that connects to the T-Mobile/MetroPCS server and asks for unlock.
This phone cannot be unlocked neither with code or by playing with the files in the System.
The only way to Unlock it is by buying a service, i bought one for MetroPCS for about 25 bucks in ebay.
I also have unlocked 2 Desire 626s from Boost Mobile with this service: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252348223935?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
The same seller has another listing for Virgin Mobile that I have used before to GSM unlock my 626s. The guy gave me a discount just when I asked for it and everything was pretty easy!
Maybe you should ask him to see if he can unlock yours
The unlock app worked for me. All it did was check with the carrier or something and it was approved. The phone restarted and a notification said the phone's unlocked. The app also uninstalled
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...o-gcprokey-t3166761/post62070415#post62070415
I don't have the metropcs app, I have custom ROM where do I download the app from
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Does rooting with androot automatically unlock a G1?
If not, how do unlock a G1? How can I tell if a G1 is already unlocked?
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Heeter
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Yes, universalandroot is all you need to root. Just did my g1 5 days ago.
sent via XDA app on my G1/Dream Rogers
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Let me try;
Root(ing) - (Gaining) Administrator / Full access of the Android Operating System
Unlock(ing) - (Enabling) phone to accept not just the SIM card from its original designated network (T-Mobile US - example).
Test Root by running su on term emulator.
Test Unlock by inserting a different SIM card
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Thanks Guys,
So, Rooting does automatically unlock the G1?
I purchased a G1 on ebay, and apparently, it is unlocked, but it looks like the original 1.6 is still there. So I am wondering how that is done.
Doesn't really matter anyways, I am going to root it when it gets here.
Heeter
You can unlock G1 on 1.6, that is what I did with my G1 from T-Mobile. Once unlocked, it stay unlocked.
Unlocking has nothing to do with rooting your G1. Rooting give you administrative privilage so you can do what you want on the phone.
So, BA.
How did you unlock it?
Heeter
Got the unlock code FREE from T-Mobile. Basically, call them up and requested the unlock code. After a certain time T-Mobile will give you the unlock code (when you requested) if you needed to unlock your G1 when you go on a trip (that required you to use the other network) to different place (IE: other country). That is what I did.
In your case, if you are not the original owner of the G1 with the T-Mobile account, and the G1 is not unlocked. You'll probably have to pay for the unlock code. My brother pass me down the G1, so that what we did.
Awesome, thanks for explaination, BA
Heeter
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No problem, anytime.
plz clarify
i think i have rooted my g1 but still it does not accept other sim cards. is there a 'free' way to get sim unlock for tmobile g1 in uk. any help is much appreciated.
drjat said:
i think i have rooted my g1 but still it does not accept other sim cards. is there a 'free' way to get sim unlock for tmobile g1 in uk. any help is much appreciated.
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Rooting does not unlock your phone. Nor does it work the other way around, they are completely separate.
The only way to get the unlock code free is to get it from T-mobile, which they will really only give you if you got your phone from them. You can use virgin mobile without unlocking.
advice please
AdamPI said:
Rooting does not unlock your phone. Nor does it work the other way around, they are completely separate.
The only way to get the unlock code free is to get it from T-mobile, which they will really only give you if you got your phone from them. You can use virgin mobile without unlocking.
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the phone belongs to my brother but he was told that he will have to pay £15 to get unlock code from tmobile.
if i buy unlock code from e.g. ebay will the phone stay sim unlocked even if i upgrade/downgrade operating system?
also - after sim unlock- will g1 be able to access data from other networks at registration stage (just after booting)?
drjat said:
the phone belongs to my brother but he was told that he will have to pay £15 to get unlock code from tmobile.
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They can give it free, but it depends on circumstances.
if i buy unlock code from e.g. ebay will the phone stay sim unlocked even if i upgrade/downgrade operating system?
also - after sim unlock- will g1 be able to access data from other networks at registration stage (just after booting)?
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Yes & yes, the network lock has nothing to do with the OS.
I looked around for a bit when I first got my UK G1 a few days ago trying to figure out the same question.
Unlocking and rooting are completely separate. There is no way to unlock your phone by rooting it or installing software hacks or mods. Also, once you unlock your phone using a code from TMB or eBay, etc. it will ALWAYS stay unlocked, no matter what you do in terms of rooting, installing custom ROMs, etc.
I just paid £3.85 for an unlock code from eBay instead. I got it within a few minutes and it worked immediately. Now I'm using it with my Orange SIM card without any problems. I would have phoned T-Mobile up but I'm not the original owner of the phone and I didn't want to hassle the original owner with it, since he had already given me the phone for free. So paying a few quid for an unlock code didn't really bother me.
Wow, I went a bit off-topic there, lol
Hello there.
I bought a Motorola Atrix HD with the purpose of using it in Tmobile with Tzones. The thing is that ive been trying to buy the unlock code and no luck so far. Its been 10 unlock services sellers and every one of them tell me that my Imei have been rejected or not working ? they refund the money and thats it, nobody tell me nothing.....
Anything of this had happen to anyone here ?
That mean is another scrap phone i bought ?
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Sorry didn't have this issue. The unlock code took a bit longer to get on this phone than any other, but they sent it to me within 7 days.
I used unlockunit
Sim Network Unlock
My Atrix HD doesn't seem to want to read my sim card. It SHOULD ask me to input a sim network unlock code, but it doesn't. Is there a way to force that prompt? I ask this as I wait for a unlock code from an unlocker site.
Mister_Simon said:
Sorry didn't have this issue. The unlock code took a bit longer to get on this phone than any other, but they sent it to me within 7 days.
I used unlockunit
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I just ordered from them to see what happen.
Deamonicone said:
My Atrix HD doesn't seem to want to read my sim card. It SHOULD ask me to input a sim network unlock code, but it doesn't. Is there a way to force that prompt? I ask this as I wait for a unlock code from an unlocker site.
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the only way i know is turning off your phone, insert the other provider sim (it needs to be already activated/working) then turn it on and you will see the prompt
Sometimes phones sold are stolen and reported then there imei numbers are bad or frozen the original owner needs to reclaim it if that's the case in order for the imei to be unlocked
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You don't need to pay. If you are lff-contract, then you can call AT&T and they will give you an unlock code, free of charge. I have done it on multiple phones.
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Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
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Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
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If you can't sim unlock using a code, the you can try to s-off and use the sieempi method
Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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Follow the below link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU7vi388dMk
Your device is unlocked!!!
That will unlock the bootloader but I don't think it sim unlocks it also? My phone came sim unlocked but with past phones unlocking the bootloader never sim unlocked my phones. After unlocking the bootloader google these two words "sieempi wonderhowto" and the first hit should be a guide to show you how to sim unlock. Sorry I can't post links as this is my first post ever.
If that still fails to sim unlock your phone all isn't lost yet. To use that method you have to S-Off your phone and if your phone is S-Off than your other option would be to run a T-Mobile RUU. You would be stuck having to run a T Mobile rom but at least you could use your phone.
I would also contact HTC because it sounds very odd they would send you a AT&T phone if you sent them a T Mobile phone to be fixed. Maybe they sent you the wrong phone?
A new thread might show up in a few days from a AT&T customer saying HTC repaired their phone but sent them back a T Mobile instead
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
Velrix said:
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
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Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
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Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
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TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
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TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
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There are unlocking services online that use the TMobile app. Costs about $60
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I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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So you did it directly through TMobile?
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daniel4653 said:
So you did it directly through TMobile?
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I used this T-Mobile app that was pre-loaded on the phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.simlock&hl=en
anybody know a site or ebay seller who can unlock through the app yet?
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I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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Was phone bought from tmo or swappa or the like? I bought a tmo model on swappa and much to my surprise, the app unlocked it right away. not my experience when buying outright from tmo.
anybody find an unlock solution?
At least the TMobile app allows the option to get a 30 day temporary unlock which for people who travel internationally and want to just a prepaid GSM Sim card it's a good option. They don't have to do this, do is a step in the right direction.
search on youtube, there is a service for unlocking them without the app
Thanks.
Yes, these unlocking services have been around years.
They cost money, which isn't really needed unless you wanted to change carrier, and they would want the balance of the phone paid off anyway
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
frostwildfire said:
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
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most tmobile and metropcs dont use unlock codes now. android devices use Device Unlock app, similar to sprint official unlock service.
I'd like to save 30 bucks if I can sim unlock my phone myself, and if wifi tethering won't turn on I'll need to root it anyway. Trying to use it on cricket.
cxskate said:
I'd like to save 30 bucks if I can sim unlock my phone myself, and if wifi tethering won't turn on I'll need to root it anyway. Trying to use it on cricket.
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From what I've read rooting doesn't do it. However there's someone on XDA that'll do a remote usb SIM unlock for free if you have rooted your device. I paid $20 to have mine unlocked — let's unlock and at&t unlock codes were the two cheapest and honest I found when trying to get mine unlock, just fyi.
Charles7 said:
From what I've read rooting doesn't do it. However there's someone on XDA that'll do a remote usb SIM unlock for free if you have rooted your device. I paid $20 to have mine unlocked — let's unlock and at&t unlock codes were the two cheapest and honest I found when trying to get mine unlock, just fyi.
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Hi,
Who is this guy who would unlock it?