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Will the update erase the unlock on captivate?

I unlocked my samsung captivate right after i got this beautiful phone. And I am expecting the Froyo now. I am not sure if the unlock will be erased by new new version of android.
If it will happen, I will just wait until XDA release the new unlock app.

pobinghun said:
And I am expecting the Froyo now.
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You know something that the rest of us do not?

Once the captivate is unlocked, it stays unlocked. Im not sure about factory reset but nothing else will remove the unlock.

pobinghun said:
I unlocked my samsung captivate right after i got this beautiful phone. And I am expecting the Froyo now. I am not sure if the unlock will be erased by new new version of android.
If it will happen, I will just wait until XDA release the new unlock app.
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No one knows what the next version will do - but you should know this. The unlock happened because Samsung stored the code in a file. It looks like new firmwares fixed this, so if the unlock is removed, it may not be so easy to get.
The app just read a file and got the code. You didn't need the app, you could have opened the file and read the read the code. IF the unlock is removed and the original code doesn't work, it will be a while before someone finds a new way to unlock.

alphadog00 said:
No one knows what the next version will do - but you should know this. The unlock happened because Samsung stored the code in a file. It looks like new firmwares fixed this, so if the unlock is removed, it may not be so easy to get.
The app just read a file and got the code. You didn't need the app, you could have opened the file and read the read the code. IF the unlock is removed and the original code doesn't work, it will be a while before someone finds a new way to unlock.
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Thx, I can wait till I see a new post about what gonna happe.

captivate is coming here in Canada but I cant wait to grab the captivate so i get the AT&T version. to my surprise, i got it factory unlocked (the online store where i purchase GSM phones factory unlocked). It has all AT&T bloatwares and logo but I punch in and use my non-AT&T sim on the captivate.
i removed the bloatware apps. now the problem is I cannot update OTA, coz AT&T server for update is the captivate recognizes.
this would be a regret on being impatient on grabbing the captivate that will be launched here, but i learned a lot of tricks and hacks from this forum. I believe that developers will come up with a ROM flash technique to update the captivate even not OTA. (like the N900 re-flash).

I was told by an AT&T rep (so take it for what it's worth) that for any phone except the iPhone, you could simply call AT&T and ask for an unlock code. Don't if this would work on rooted phones or not though.

Rambler358 said:
I was told by an AT&T rep (so take it for what it's worth) that for any phone except the iPhone, you could simply call AT&T and ask for an unlock code. Don't if this would work on rooted phones or not though.
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hmm...so that is for a SIM unlock right? To be able to use the device with non-at&t sim....but not to get rid of the whole at&t thing from the device.

Rambler358 said:
I was told by an AT&T rep (so take it for what it's worth) that for any phone except the iPhone, you could simply call AT&T and ask for an unlock code. Don't if this would work on rooted phones or not though.
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I ask att rep for the code. They told me based on their agreement with samsung it is only possible to get this code after two years use of the phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

pobinghun said:
I ask att rep for the code. They told me based on their agreement with samsung it is only possible to get this code after two years use of the phone.
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Well that's a bunch of BS. The rep I spoke to said you needed to call in for it, so I don't know if that makes a difference. And he seemed to be one of the senior guys there. The reason I even asked the rep about this is because my wife goes to the Philippines a lot, and it's cheaper to buy a local SIM card there than use AT&T's coverage.

Hey guys! The unlock for this phone has been out for weeks. Easy to do yourself. Just search the forums and google...

even better..
..Market search SGS Unlock.. theres an app that gives you the code..

Unlock app not working for me
mostyle said:
..Market search SGS Unlock.. theres an app that gives you the code..
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Hello. I'm on Cognition (SREV2) and the SGS Unlock app isn't working. Is this because of the newer firmware?

elgo said:
Hello. I'm on Cognition (SREV2) and the SGS Unlock app isn't working. Is this because of the newer firmware?
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Yep. See forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8330830&posted=1#post8330830 to get the code using the SDK. There may be other ways further on in that thread.

Options for Unlocking AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 GM-900A

Hey Everyone,
I need assistance with unlocking my smartphone; it's an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 GM-900A. I did a little research on the internet and it's my understanding that unlocking a Samsung smartphone linked with AT&T is a bit more difficult than it already is with other companies. I also saw a lot of sites that offer "unlocking" services for a certain price. Before I decide to do that, I wanted to know if there were any others options or which site is most reliable. From what I've seen and read, it seems that this forum is the best option for seeing if this is possible. Appreciate any assistance you guys can offer.

I am not familiar with unlock sites but have heard mixed reviews on them. Those sites can only unlock the sim card, not the boot loader. Just thought I would put that out there since you didn't specify what kind if unlock you were looking for. I recently submitted a sim unlock through AT&T for my s5 since I am out of contract.

johnkirchner said:
I am not familiar with unlock sites but have heard mixed reviews on them. Those sites can only unlock the sim card, not the boot loader. Just thought I would put that out there since you didn't specify what kind if unlock you were looking for. I recently submitted a sim unlock through AT&T for my s5 since I am out of contract.
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Unfortunately, mine is still under contract but I would like to unlock my smartphone so it can be used with another carrier. This is the type of unlock service those sites are saying they can provide, right? I've also read and heard mixed reviews on the internet, which is why I came here in hopes that I can get additional info on this. Thanks for your prompt response.

Just use att they will unlock your sim

Andrew K. Sterling said:
Unfortunately, these services can't unlock the bootloader, as far as I know.
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What's the difference between that and sim unlocking? Any disadvantages on just having the sim unlocked and not the bootloader?
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I've unlocked several Samsungs using www unlockunit com and the service was always excellent.
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Thank you. I checked it out and it doesn't seem to support "Galaxy S5 SM G900A"; the only thing close to that is "Galaxy S5 SM G900F". Appreciate it if you can suggest another site.
miko85 said:
Just use att they will unlock your sim
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I'm unable to do so because the smartphone is still under contract.

Call ATT. New laws made all carriers be (generally) required to unlock their SIMS not bootloaders under some conditions. see link https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/cell-phone-unlocking-faqs
If u are under contract they will make u pay but u then meanwhile u can use another carrier. Here is a link to an unlock service. https://www.doctorsim.com/us-en/unlock-phone/samsung/
Good Luck!

kwmike said:
Call ATT. New laws made all carriers be (generally) required to unlock their SIMS not bootloaders under some conditions. see link...
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Thanks for the link; I looked over the fine print and unfortunately, I don't fall under those conditions as I am under contract and unable to pay in order to get out of it. :/
kwmike said:
Here is a link to an unlock service. https://www.doctorsim.com/us-en/unlock-phone/samsung/
Good Luck!
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Thanks, I will look into it. What's the difference between unlocking bootloaders and sim unlocking? Any disadvantages on just having the sim unlocked and not the bootloader?

gringolimon said:
Thanks for the link; I looked over the fine print and unfortunately, I don't fall under those conditions as I am under contract and unable to pay in order to get out of it. :/
Thanks, I will look into it. What's the difference between unlocking bootloaders and sim unlocking? Any disadvantages on just having the sim unlocked and not the bootloader?
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They serve entirely different purposes. Sim chooses carrier (ATT,etc). Bootloader chooses what will be started when phone is booted ie system(rom), recovery(TWRP etc), bootloader itself. Bootloader unlock means changes can be made to what will start under different boot requests. No disadvantages to just unlocking sim, often used for foreign travel where your regular sim will not connect. Many times carrier will unlock SIM LATE in contract for foreign travel reasons.

You can try using www.unlockradar.com if you want to unlock your S5. I have a cell phone repair store and I've been using them for a few months and never had any problem. Their customer support is very responsive. https://www.unlockradar.com/unlock-samsung/galaxy-s5-sm-g900a

gringolimon said:
Thanks for the link; I looked over the fine print and unfortunately, I don't fall under those conditions as I am under contract and unable to pay in order to get out of it. :/
Thanks, I will look into it. What's the difference between unlocking bootloaders and sim unlocking? Any disadvantages on just having the sim unlocked and not the bootloader?
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Are you under contract via a next plan thru at&t? If you are planning to unlock to switch carriers I imagine you want to end service with at&t. If so they will want you to pay for the phone in full or return the phone. If you don't pay & keep the phone I'm pretty sure they blackball the imei so it can't be used by any carrier. So what's your end goal here?

joshua14 said:
Are you under contract via a next plan thru at&t? If you are planning to unlock to switch carriers I imagine you want to end service with at&t. If so they will want you to pay for the phone in full or return the phone. If you don't pay & keep the phone I'm pretty sure they blackball the imei so it can't be used by any carrier. So what's your end goal here?
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Yes, I'm under a contract that has been suspended and told them that I am currently not able to pay but also am not able to get another phone due to financial reasons. They said they understood my situation but cannot unlock my phone due to the contract and that once I am able to pay, they will provide me the unlock code if I still want it or wish to continue using their services. I guess what my end goal is to not have to pay for another phone when I'll only use it for medical reasons and once I am financially stable, I can go ahead and pay and probably continue with AT&T. I see your point and understand the predicament I have. I'll just have to wait and see. . .

vlase_2 said:
You can try using www unlockradar com if you want to unlock your S5. I have a cell phone repair store and I've been using them for a few months and never had any problem. Their customer support is very responsive. www unlockradar com/unlock-samsung/galaxy-s5-sm-g900a[/url]
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Thanks, I'll check it out.

gringolimon said:
Yes, I'm under a contract that has been suspended and told them that I am currently not able to pay but also am not able to get another phone due to financial reasons. They said they understood my situation but cannot unlock my phone due to the contract and that once I am able to pay, they will provide me the unlock code if I still want it or wish to continue using their services. I guess what my end goal is to not have to pay for another phone when I'll only use it for medical reasons and once I am financially stable, I can go ahead and pay and probably continue with AT&T. I see your point and understand the predicament I have. I'll just have to wait and see. . .
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No problem. I just am trying to see if you'll end up paying to get it unlocked then have at&t block the phone from being used. Good luck.
~TMS5-3.0-TMBUILD on G900A with Blue Ice Theme

I used www.unlockradar.com

Q. is there any solution to unlock at&t s5 (lolipop v.5) to work on any network ?

i have an at&t s5 and i am now in Egypt and i want to unlock it to work on any carrier here ?
is there any solution to unlock it . android version lolipop 5 .

lovely heart said:
i have an at&t s5 and i am now in Egypt and i want to unlock it to work on any carrier here ?
is there any solution to unlock it . android version lolipop 5 .
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AT&T would unlock it for free if your contract is over or probably if you pay them.

YasharF said:
AT&T would unlock it for free if your contract is over or probably if you pay them.
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i try to factory unlock it but at&t unlock service do not complete because the phone dos not have the General Requirements

Either the contract or next agreement needs paid off or you could try one of the many unlocker sites to pay for an unlock code.
I was easily able to unlock mine from AT&T once my contract ended.

lovely heart said:
i try to factory unlock it but at&t unlock service do not complete because the phone dos not have the General Requirements
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Per AT&T you need to meet the General Requirements for All Unlock Requests:
The device must be designed for use on, and locked to, the AT&T wireless network [before submitting a request to AT&T to unlock it, aka they can't unlock a Sprint phone)
It must not be reported lost or stolen.
It’s not associated with fraudulent activity.
All the device’s service commitments and installment plans are completed, and all early termination fees are paid in full.
The device is not currently active on a different AT&T customer’s account.
If you performed an early upgrade, you must wait the 14-day buyer’s remorse period before you can request to unlock your previous device.
Note that there are exceptions for Deployed Military Personnel.

johnkirchner said:
Either the contract or next agreement needs paid off or you could try one of the many unlocker sites to pay for an unlock code.
I was easily able to unlock mine from AT&T once my contract ended.
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are you know any trusted unlock site to unlock it ?

YasharF said:
Per AT&T you need to meet the General Requirements for All Unlock Requests:
The device must be designed for use on, and locked to, the AT&T wireless network [before submitting a request to AT&T to unlock it, aka they can't unlock a Sprint phone)
It must not be reported lost or stolen.
It’s not associated with fraudulent activity.
All the device’s service commitments and installment plans are completed, and all early termination fees are paid in full.
The device is not currently active on a different AT&T customer’s account.
If you performed an early upgrade, you must wait the 14-day buyer’s remorse period before you can request to unlock your previous device.
Note that there are exceptions for Deployed Military Personnel.
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i read those requirements but i do not know what is the problem with me

lovely heart said:
i read those requirements but i do not know what is the problem with me
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Have you tried calling/contacting AT&T support to find out what the reason is? How did you end up with an AT&T phone overseas anyway?

This website works for me:
swiftunlocks.com
Go to Samsung
And then AT&T Samsung (ALL MODELS) $14.99
Good luck!

You can find cheaper services on eBay they ask for your imei number and send you an unlock code. Only attempt where unlocking your phone is legal if it isn't in Egypt then you can get fined.

YasharF said:
Have you tried calling/contacting AT&T support to find out what the reason is? How did you end up with an AT&T phone overseas anyway?
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yes and this is the response
(Hi Rabee, you can submit your unlock requests online at www.att.com/deviceunlock. If the equipment has been reported lost or stolen, they cannot be unlocked. You will need to contact the seller for assistance with the unlock or request a refund. -AnnaE, AT&T Social Media Manager)

Kekill said:
This website works for me:
swiftunlocks.com
Go to Samsung
And then AT&T Samsung (ALL MODELS) $14.99
Good luck!
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iam afraid if they work on a clean devices only not reported
or stolen

Andrew K. Sterling said:
Personally, I don't trust eBay unlocking services that much, as I had some negative experiences. However, you can try some nice unlocking services. Until now, I've used www.sin-unlock.net and www.unlockunit.com and everything went just great.
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me too ,I don't trust ebay services and most of unlocking website much more than 40$

lovely heart said:
yes and this is the response
(Hi Rabee, you can submit your unlock requests online at www.att.com/deviceunlock. If the equipment has been reported lost or stolen, they cannot be unlocked. You will need to contact the seller for assistance with the unlock or request a refund. -AnnaE, AT&T Social Media Manager)
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mmm.... it sounds like that you are dealing with a stolen device, sorry can't help you. You should go get a refund from whoever defrauded you by selling you a stolen phone.
Note that helping you to use a stolen device is considered illegal in many jurisdictions. Per terms of service of XDA-Developers and forum: "... you cannot break any laws here, since we'll end up dealing with the legal hassle caused by you. Please use common sense: respect the forum, its users and those that write great code."

YasharF said:
mmm.... it sounds like that you are dealing with a stolen device, sorry can't help you. You should go get a refund from whoever defrauded you by selling you a stolen phone.
Note that helping you to use a stolen device is considered illegal in many jurisdictions. Per terms of service of XDA-Developers and forum: "... you cannot break any laws here, since we'll end up dealing with the legal hassle caused by you. Please use common sense: respect the forum, its users and those that write great code."
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thanks for reply, I don't know if it stolen or not but I will
try to return it back and get my money.
thanks for helping.

SIM card unlock?
Andrew K. Sterling said:
Personally, I don't trust eBay unlocking services that much, as I had some negative experiences. However, you can try some nice unlocking services. Until now, I've used www.sin-unlock.net and www.unlockunit.com and everything went just great.
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Are you referring to SIM card unlock?

lovely heart said:
i have an at&t s5 and i am now in Egypt and i want to unlock it to work on any carrier here ?
is there any solution to unlock it . android version lolipop 5 .
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Hi, i used on an Samsung S4 this site http://www.doctorsim.com and works fine.
Good luck.
Facundo

l_facundo said:
Hi, i used on an Samsung S4 this site http://www.doctorsim.com and works fine.
Good luck.
Facundo
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www.cellphoneunlocker.net
$24.99
Got SIM unlock code in literally 10 minutes!
Worked flawlessly and superior customer support!

How to Sim unlock pixel 4xl t-mobile version is there any option?

can i unlock my pixel 4xl T-mobile version its sim locked from the carrier is there any other option than the official unlock app as its not working

axad83354 said:
can i unlock my pixel 4xl T-mobile version its sim locked from the carrier is there any other option than the official unlock app as its not working
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Is your phone paid off?

Call them that your a developer and you trying too install Android 11

Whom should I call and contact number?

xavier55 said:
Call them that your a developer and you trying too install Android 11
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This is exactly what i did. phone is now fully unlocked

axad83354 said:
Whom should I call and contact number?
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Your cell phone provider

Called them but that say you should have an active t mobile account for that but my account is closed since I left usa after Corona virus epidemic.

axad83354 said:
Called them but that say you should have an active t mobile account for that but my account is closed since I left usa after Corona virus epidemic.
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No. There is no way to carrier unlock your phone without TMo whitelisting your IMEI and sending an update that unlocks it. USUALLY they won't do that unless you are an established (and active) customer or your phone is fully paid off. If your phone is fully paid off then you should still be able to work something out with them. If not, you are SOL.

HI yes my friend i unlock mine the first month i received from t mobile and im still pay the phone but are sim unlocked and by default bootloader too from here cellunlocker.net in about 7 days ...nice day

v12xke said:
No. There is no way to carrier unlock your phone without TMo whitelisting your IMEI and sending an update that unlocks it. USUALLY they won't do that unless you are an established (and active) customer or your phone is fully paid off. If your phone is fully paid off then you should still be able to work something out with them. If not, you are SOL.
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Facepalm
Mines unlocked & the account of the previous owner is closed but they won't send the unlock code. I use another service provider & the place I bought it from advertised it as being unlocked & lied.

I happen to own both a pixel 4 and a oneplus N10 5g. I was able to unlock my oneplus via a little program someone wrote that removes a bunch of apps via ADB, it worked perfectly the same week I got the phone from Metro. I'm sure someone could look at that little program and figure out what apps need to be disabled and make it work for the pixel. I'm gonna see if it works now without changing anything.

mustangtim49 said:
I happen to own both a pixel 4 and a oneplus N10 5g. I was able to unlock my oneplus via a little program someone wrote that removes a bunch of apps via ADB, it worked perfectly the same week I got the phone from Metro. I'm sure someone could look at that little program and figure out what apps need to be disabled and make it work for the pixel. I'm gonna see if it works now without changing anything.
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i have oneplus nord n10 5g.now i can't unlock bootloader after updating.what did you do to fix grayed out 'oem unlock' option..please help

T-Mobile variant OEM unlock

I bought a carrier unlocked Pixel 5 from Amazon. Unfortunately, it's a T-Mobile variant, and I can't perform a OEM unlock. I tried calling their customer care, but they're all clueless.
Is there any paid service to which I can turn to to get my device unlocked?
Also, I read forums where guys ask representatives in Twitter/FB messenger to get device unlocked. If this is possible, how do I go about this? Where do I get the representative contact?

Unfortunately all we know of is you will need the unlocked variant.
I don't believe any carrier Pixels(s) 5 are bootloader unlockable.
Sorry.

andybones said:
Unfortunately all we know of is you will need the unlocked variant.
I don't believe any carrier Pixels(s) 5 are bootloader unlockable.
Sorry.
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I'm not sure if this is true, but if you call them or pay off the device, you can get bootloader unlocked. You can try getting it SIM unlocked via T-Mobile app, if it's paid off.

webhook said:
I'm not sure if this is true, but if you call them or pay off the device, you can get bootloader unlocked. You can try getting it SIM unlocked via T-Mobile app, if it's paid off.
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Unfortunately, even if it is paid off, I need to have a T-mobile account (not sure if it is any account of the account by which the device was bought) associated with the mobile for atleast 40 days. No way around that. So unfair though. Even after it being paid off. Anyways, thanks for the answers. Really appreciate it.

joshuaroy873 said:
Unfortunately, even if it is paid off, I need to have a T-mobile account (not sure if it is any account of the account by which the device was bought) associated with the mobile for atleast 40 days. No way around that. So unfair though. Even after it being paid off. Anyways, thanks for the answers. Really appreciate it.
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Have you tried to get in touch with T-Mo about it? I have no experience with this but maybe they can help

xunholyx said:
Have you tried to get in touch with T-Mo about it? I have no experience with this but maybe they can help
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Yup. This is the reply they gave in Twitter and FB both.

Just purchased a "unlocked" device on swappa only to receive a locked at&t pixel 5.
Requested carrier unlock by calling at&t customer service. My vzw Sim card started working after they unlocked but OEM unlock was still greyed out. Applied all pending updates in settings, then OEM unlock became available. Immediately unlocked the bootloader and loaded Los 20.