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Can I SIM unlock the phone once rooted?

If so, how do I do it?

Buy an unlock code online or contact your mobile provider, who after 3 months will charge around 15 quid for it
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melted_cow said:
If so, how do I do it?
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the best would be contact your network provider. these unlock sites are mostly crap and scam.

Ah, I thought there would be some special way to do it (for free) once rooted. No worries, I'll contact Three at some point.

I have heard of owners obtaining a SIM unlock code for £15, but there wasn't any need to wait three months
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aspot72 said:
the best would be contact your network provider. these unlock sites are mostly crap and scam.
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Not necessarily true mate I paid €20.81 last week with www.mobileunlocks.com and got the unlocking code within 7 minutes, you can't argue with that!
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SIM Unlocking for free?

This may have been asked before but I'll ask again, is there no way of getting this phone SIM unlocked for free as of yet?
When i got my phone first thing I done was get it unlocked to all networks which cost me €20.81, I've had to leave my phone in for repairs after I borked it by formatting system and stupidly not having a nandroid backup, I've been informed that I'll just be getting a new handset but this is likely to be locked to o2 where i purchased the phone and im with Tesco Mobile so unless there is another method that's free that i have yet to come across then I'll have to pay again to get the phone unlocked, and that's not good.
When i had a Galaxy S3 I had an apk.called Galaxy SIM unlock which done the trick nicely, why isn't there something similar for this phone to save people from having to pay?
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Given no responses im assuming there's no free method as of yet.
I have seen this on eBay, this guy has pretty good feedback and is cheap, can anyone vouch for this seller?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261207248078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2275wt_906

jonny68 said:
Given no responses im assuming there's no free method as of yet.
I have seen this on eBay, this guy has pretty good feedback and is cheap, can anyone vouch for this seller?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261207248078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2275wt_906
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my advice - man up and make an actual decision.

ryanp1983 said:
my advice - man up and make an actual decision.
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errrrrrrrrrr ok thanks for your "advice"

I have tried 5 places to get my phone unlocked but none of them have the code, some were saying try back in 2 weeks time and your code might show up on the server, got refunded straight away.
I think they all get them off HTC so the eBay unlock sellers seem to be the cheapest option.

klitchsko said:
I have tried 5 places to get my phone unlocked but none of them have the code, some were saying try back in 2 weeks time and your code might show up on the server, got refunded straight away.
I think they all get them off HTC so the eBay unlock sellers seem to be the cheapest option.
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I'm gonna try that ebay place tomorrow, judging by the feedback looks as if genuine.
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jonny68 said:
I'm gonna try that ebay place tomorrow, judging by the feedback looks as if genuine.
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Got mine from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-an...ltDomain_3&hash=item257d441929#ht_1461wt_1163
Fast turnaround, and 100% seller feedback...used to unlock both my HTC One, and One X previously

You might have to wait a while if o2 are giving you a new phone as the unlock codes for they're new batch on HTC ones don't seem to be on the server where they get them from.
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spikeydoo2006 said:
Got mine from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-an...ltDomain_3&hash=item257d441929#ht_1461wt_1163
Fast turnaround, and 100% seller feedback...used to unlock both my HTC One, and One X previously
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is it new batch of phones as even the same seller lists htc one from o2 seperately and says that new batch is not supported
Here is linkhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-O2-HTC-One-Sensation-Desire-s-x-sv-v-xl-8s-8x-Unlocking-Code-Pin-/150997653549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232829582d

I'm delighted to say I'm in possession of a SIM unlocked One the bootloader is locked but I'd have expected that anyway and I can unlock that anytime but tried my Tesco Mobile and UK Giff Gaff SIMs and both are fine so that's good i don't have to shell out again.
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jonny68 said:
I'm delighted to say I'm in possession of a SIM unlocked One the bootloader is locked but I'd have expected that anyway and I can unlock that anytime but tried my Tesco Mobile and UK Giff Gaff SIMs and both are fine so that's good i don't have to shell out again.
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Strange question, but are you absolutely sure that it's now unlocked? As giffgaff and Tesco mobile all run on the O2 network anyway, and will both work in O2 locked handsets. To be sure, I'd try inserting a Vodafone, 3 or EE SIM just to be sure.
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spikeydoo2006 said:
Strange question, but are you absolutely sure that it's now unlocked? As giffgaff and Tesco mobile all run on the O2 network anyway, and will both work in O2 locked handsets. To be sure, I'd try inserting a Vodafone, 3 or EE SIM just to be sure.
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The only SIM cards ive got are Tesco Mobile and Giff Gaff, well i have an o2 one too but i dont use that.
To be honest even if its not unlocked it's fine for me as they are the only 2 SIM's i use.

jonny68 said:
The only SIM cards ive got are Tesco Mobile and Giff Gaff, well i have an o2 one too but i dont use that.
To be honest even if its not unlocked it's fine for me as they are the only 2 SIM's i use.
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Lucky you, I have had no luck in nearly 3 websites 4 ebay members, Now I have stopped, everyone of them refunded immediately though!
It appears that I have to wait, there is no other option

dryspuri said:
Lucky you, I have had no luck in nearly 3 websites 4 ebay members, Now I have stopped, everyone of them refunded immediately though!
It appears that I have to wait, there is no other option
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I wouldn't give up just yet mate, try some local mobile shops you might get lucky.
Good luck.
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Sim unlock

Hey guys dads just givern me his sp but its locked to orange UK. Is there a way to sim unlock it? Thanks
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Get a sim code it does cost.
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Yeah that's not a problem were can I get them from eBay? Thanks
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Google is best bet or contact your local inpendant mobile phone store they normally offer unlocking,it can take up to 4-5days.
Look here for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312632
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Be aware that if you unlock it, if you send it back to Sony for warranty repair, it will be reverted to factory settings, I.e. Simlocked again. I've just got my s back from having its yellow screen replaced and it's now simlocked to o2 and the bootloader unlock status is now no
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Call Orange
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:

troufitos said:
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
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Wow you guys pay for sim unlock? All phones from carriers here are sim unlocked and have unlockable bootloaders.
It is required by law, but I like it.
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You forget we are in rip off UK.... If money can be made then it will be and as customers we have to pay....I love the UK so much:
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I don't have a second microSIM to check if it is network locked, but I am pretty sure it is... Could someone confirm?

troufitos said:
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
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Wow, you were lucky. I purchased a second hand Orange locked phone and because it didn't come with its original SIM Orange couldn't/wouldn't unlock it. They said it needed an Orange SIM in for them to see it to unlock, the IMEI alone wasn't enough. And, if they could have done it, they would have apparently charged £30. Advised me to go to one of those little high street shops to have it done.
Orange customer service (a misnomer) sucks, by the way. I've dealt with them before with a similar experience. Rant over.

It's now £20.50! For the unlock!!!
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Yes, I bought one it set me back £19.50 :banghead:
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troufitos said:
I don't have a second microSIM to check if it is network locked, but I am pretty sure it is... Could someone confirm?
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Go into the service menu *#*#7378423#*#*
Service info
SIM lock
If there's [x] next to network, it's locked. The number after it is the amount of unlock attempts remaining.
However, if the phone came from Orange, you will be able to use it on T-Mobile and EE without needing to unlock it.
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Yeah
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After a quick call to Orange customer service, I was told that I had to wait 5 months before they could unlock it as I bought it from new :crying:

In Spain I had to pay for the "International" version of SP because of my provder "Yoigo Spain" to unlock it, it costed me 24.50Eur

troufitos said:
After a quick call to Orange customer service, I was told that I had to wait 5 months before they could unlock it as I bought it from new :crying:
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Go on eBay, the codes are £19.50 and works fine, Deffo recommend
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This doesn't work on sprint HTC one too

This is for gsm only
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ykdr-scott said:
Go on eBay, the codes are £19.50 and works fine, Deffo recommend
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There is a seller who provides codes for £17.70 now. I used a code from him to unlock SP.

T-mobile xperia z c6606

So sony starts accepting the 4gLTE variant of xperia Z today, i just wonder if i unlock the phone, will its work on AT&T 4GLTE network? cause on the description sony said its only works on 1900 mhz LTE band IV.

I am using At&t, and I got c6606 2 weeks ago.
I don't know how to unlock the phone to try it on at&t network.

jest403 said:
I am using At&t, and I got c6606 2 weeks ago.
I don't know how to unlock the phone to try it on at&t network.
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you can try "cellunlocker.net" ,or take it to your local phone store,they can unlock it

Jest403
Is the bootloader unlockable? Have you tried creating an FTF using _Flashtool? I wonder if it'll work on a c6602
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BADBOY1412 said:
you can try "cellunlocker.net" ,or take it to your local phone store,they can unlock it
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unlocking became illegal in the US, right? The phone is officially announced but not out yet. I really want to use it on at&t, don't want to carry 2 phones when I go out.
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HoOnZ said:
Jest403
Is the bootloader unlockable? Have you tried creating an FTF using _Flashtool? I wonder if it'll work on a c6602
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I haven't tried to unlock BL or root this phone. Do you want to flash a FTF of c6606 on your c6602?

jest403 said:
unlocking became illegal in the US, right? The phone is officially announced but not out yet. I really want to use it on at&t, don't want to carry 2 phones when I go out.
Its legal,u can buy the unlock coded online and unlock your phone ,or this whats i do, go to tmobile and tell them you need your phone unlock so you can use your phone while you on your business trip in Japan lol
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I will call to tmobile and ask for a permission to have an unlock code.
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jest403 said:
I am using At&t, and I got c6606 2 weeks ago.
I don't know how to unlock the phone to try it on at&t network.
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Just look in ebay they sell a unlock codes for every phone I do this all the time it works well.
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dante501 said:
Just look in ebay they sell a unlock codes for every phone I do this all the time it works well.
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Yes, I knew some sellers on eBay offer unlocking service. I am just afraid that unlocking my phone will break the law.
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jest403 said:
Yes, I knew some sellers on eBay offer unlocking service. I am just afraid that unlocking my phone will break the law.
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Did you buy the phone outright from a Sony store? If so, go ahead and get an unlock code for it. According to most places reporting on the ban that I've looked at, it's only subsidised handsets that are covered under this downright stupid piece of legislation
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kingvortex said:
Did you buy the phone outright from a Sony store? If so, go ahead and get an unlock code for it. According to most places reporting on the ban that I've looked at, it's only subsidised handsets that are covered under this downright stupid piece of legislation
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I got this phone for free like 3-4 weeks ago on a sony experience conference. It was given to us as a display to introduce this cool thing to t-mobile customers. having one of the latest smartphone without the service would be useless. I just want to enjoy this phone under at&t service. oh man!

jest403 said:
I got this phone for free like 3-4 weeks ago on a sony experience conference. It was given to us as a display to introduce this cool thing to t-mobile customers. having one of the latest smartphone without the service would be useless. I just want to enjoy this phone under at&t service. oh man!
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Did you ask T mobile for the unlock code? I'm thinking about buying the phone and using it on AT&T

samven582 said:
Did you ask T mobile for the unlock code? I'm thinking about buying the phone and using it on AT&T
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Unlock code ebay best bet.
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I think at&t and t-mobile require a minimum period before they can give you an unlock code.

ngvuanh said:
I think at&t and t-mobile require a minimum period before they can give you an unlock code.
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Just have someone with T-mobile call t-mobile and get an unlock code. They do not require a minimum period. It only takes about 2 weeks for them to process it. I have done it many times with phones. That said, I am almost certain that this phone only works on T-mobile's bands, but I could be wrong. But it is branded for T-mobile. If you wanted one for AT&T, you should try selling the one you have and ordering an international version.

samven582 said:
Did you ask T mobile for the unlock code? I'm thinking about buying the phone and using it on AT&T
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The phone is actually out today. I will try to ask tmobile to get the unlock code probably next week. As I know there is a requirement to submit an unlocking request. The phone need to be used on a prepaid number, which I have, more than 40 days.

International version doesn't support US LTE at all unless there will be C6606 for international.
adamhlj said:
Just have someone with T-mobile call t-mobile and get an unlock code. They do not require a minimum period. It only takes about 2 weeks for them to process it. I have done it many times with phones. That said, I am almost certain that this phone only works on T-mobile's bands, but I could be wrong. But it is branded for T-mobile. If you wanted one for AT&T, you should try selling the one you have and ordering an international version.
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How to unlck phone / sim free

Any good site or perhaps a better way to unlock S4 active SGH i537 and make it "sim free"?

ofird said:
Any good site or perhaps a better way to unlock S4 active SGH i537 and make it "sim free"?
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Call AT&T. They may give you the unlock code, but *only* if you are not under contract for the phone.

Good luck with that. I paid full price for mine and they refuse to unlock it.
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yankeesfan714 said:
Good luck with that. I paid full price for mine and they refuse to unlock it.
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Any luck??

After hours of going back and forth with att the reluctantly unlocked my phone.