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Unlocking the Note 4

Is this truly only done by carrier?
I read the terms that the phone needs 2 months service and 2 months bills paid for the carrier to give the unlock code. How do the websites do it for $20, is it just employees doing this and selling it?
What did I miss in my hours of searching google and forums

This is the first unlock thread I found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2918400
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I'll keep looking.

This is the app I used to Sim unlock my note 4's. It worked on all 4 of my note 4's. I had them unlocked within about 10 minutes time. Worked flawlessly, is permanent, easy to use and is the safest way to unlock a note 4. After unlocking, you can uninstall the app. Here is the link....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...app&pcampaignid=APPU_1_v_DfVP2jN4TZoATt7YDwDA
Edit...I also used this app on my note 4's straight out of the box without having to worry about activation times and what not.
Cheers!

I bought my unlock code on eBay for under $19. I had the code in two days.

Thanks for all the replies. My question still remains though, I know I can go buy the unlock code anywhere, is this representatives from the company using their access to do it or is there a way we can do it without the middleman ( paying $20 for the code )
I know the older phones it is very easy to unlock, just wondering if we can unlock the note4 without the carrier or by buying the code

I have had a ton of messages lately asking about unlocking the note 4. It seems the link above is no longer active. So here you go my friends, here is the updated unlock link http://imei-unlocker.com/
Cheers!

I just call T-mobile. My phone is full paid. In 1 day, I get the email. I put it in a foreign SIM or Verizon SIM and it work. My 2 phones are now unlock.

chong67 said:
I just call T-mobile. My phone is full paid. In 1 day, I get the email. I put it in a foreign SIM or Verizon SIM and it work. My 2 phones are not unlock.
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Right on. Although I have a T-Mobile note 4, I do not, and have never had a T-Mobile contract. I do not even live in the U.S. either. lol. I just wanted a T-Mobile version note 4 because of its extensive development of ROMs and I know a lot of developers who develop ROMs for this version note 4. So I couldn't call T-Mobile because I did not buy my phone from them, I bought it from a 3rd party dealer and T-Mobile told me when I did call, that because I was not and had never been a T-Mobile customer, that they would not help me at all. I paid for my phone in full, outright, without contract.
Cheers!

-SpeedofSound- said:
I have had a ton of messages lately asking about unlocking the note 4. It seems the link above is no longer active. So here you go my friends, here is the updated unlock link http://imei-unlocker.com/
Cheers!
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I just got mine unlocked today using your link!
It took 2 days to get the code and was $17.30!
Thanks!

Unlock service for T-Mobile variant.

I searched around and could only find one unlock service for the T-Mobile Note 5. It's pricey too at 31 bucks so hopefully someone can find something cheaper. Right now this is our only choice for those of us who want the unlocked bootloader but use other carriers. If you guys find something else, please post here. Thank you.
Website:
https://www.unlockunit.com

Are the lte bands the same between the ATT and T-Mobile variants. I haven't been able to find this on Samsung's site.

That's a very good question and something I should have probably looked into prior to preordering LOL If it's anything like the note 4 we should be okay. I'll be the first to know if they ship my phone out. I have AT&T and ordered the T-Mobile variant.

seh6183 said:
That's a very good question and something I should have probably looked into prior to preordering LOL If it's anything like the note 4 we should be okay. I'll be the first to know if they ship my phone out. I have AT&T and ordered the T-Mobile variant.
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You can use the TMOBILE NOTE 5 on ATT - no problem - I have been doing that for years with every phone I own.
The Unlock process on TMOBILE Changed when they released the S6 - and chances are it will be the same on the Note 5 - there will be an unlock ap on your device from TMOBILE - to unlock the phone y ou click the ap and follow instructions - HOWEVER, you must be qualified to unlock the phone before it will let you unlock.
If it is like the S6 - UNLOCK codes from web sites will not work. Period. The only way to unlock it is using the ap that comes pre-installed on the device.
If you have been on TMOBILE more than a year and you paid in full when you purchased the NOTE 5, you should be able to use the unlock ap with no issues. If you have any issues you can call TMOBILE customer support for help.
This all depends on whether they do the NOTE 5 like the did the S6 - and I would guess that this is going to be the case.
By the Way - there was another way to unlock that we found on the S6 after a day or two - and that was by using odin to flash the full stock rom made for Metro - a carrier that uses TMOBILE PHONES - on the s6 they had a version of the same firmware rom on Sammobile that you could download and flash in odin and it did not have the unlock up - when you flashed that - then you could buy an unlock code from one of the web sites. (also several web sites sold unlock codes for the s6 and they never did work for anyone with a TMOBILE Device and stock rom because of the Unlock app on the pohne. Uninstalling the ap doesn't help - it is much more pervasive than that -
and remember you are unlocking the SIM Card is locked -the bootloader is not locked.
Whatever happens -good luck and hope it all goes smoothly for you. (it was a royal pain the a... for me when I unlocked my S6 but I was unlucky - do a search from your TMOBILE Account and read the TMOBILE RULES about Unlocking your device - it sholud give you all the details.

I bought the phone outright from them so there should be no problem with them giving me the unlock code right?

seh6183 said:
I bought the phone outright from them so there should be no problem with them giving me the unlock code right?
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No. They will ask you to be with a service for 48 days i believe.

Right

Yakuzahi said:
No. They will ask you to be with a service for 48 days i believe.
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How can I be with them for 48 days when I never had service with them to begin with? Bought it outright.

seh6183 said:
How can I be with them for 48 days when I never had service with them to begin with? Bought it outright.
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They don't sell phones outright... You have to sign up for a plan
And it's 14 days I think before you can unlock

GreeleyXda said:
They don't sell phones outright... You have to sign up for a plan
And it's 14 days I think before you can unlock
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Paid for the phone and plan, cancelled the plan without ever inserting the sim. Soon as I see its shipped I call and cancel the plan and tell them I dont want the service.

https://www.unlockbase.com/unlock-phone/samsung/galaxy-s6/ is what I used last time, server based, Easy GUI, and immediate. I would assume all will be up for the Note5 soon. The provider frequents the forums, not sure of his user name though. It can be found in the tmobile s6 forums though. Hope this helps.

[email protected] said:
https://www.unlockbase.com/unlock-phone/samsung/galaxy-s6/ is what I used last time, server based, Easy GUI, and immediate. I would assume all will be up for the Note5 soon. The provider frequents the forums, not sure of his user name though. It can be found in the tmobile s6 forums though. Hope this helps.
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I found him on the s6 edge forums and already sent him a PM inquiring about Note 5 unlocking. I'll direct him to this thread when he responds.
Great to hear that it worked for the S6 for you! [emoji106]

apascual89 said:
I found him on the s6 edge forums and already sent him a PM inquiring about Note 5 unlocking. I'll direct him to this thread when he responds.
Great to hear that it worked for the S6 for you! [emoji106]
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Got my Note 5 today and confirmed it does have the UNLOCK AP - as far as I know (and I have been wrong before) you will not be able to use Cellunlocker or any other service to unlock your device with that ap on the phone - there are ways around it - which I described in an earliere post - but unless TOMOBILE has changed their policy from the S6 - you may have to jump through some hoops to unlock - probably not a problem if you hve been with TMOBILE more than 1 year - and if not - if you have owned the note more than 43 days -
if METRO has a NOTE 5 and Sammobile has the firmware for it - that is the easiest way to get around it for those who have not met the normal requirements set by TMOBILE.
GOOD LUCK

there is someone selling unlocked gsm note 5s on ebay but they wont be released until sept 15th, thats something to look into.

mocsab said:
Got my Note 5 today and confirmed it does have the UNLOCK AP - as far as I know (and I have been wrong before) you will not be able to use Cellunlocker or any other service to unlock your device with that ap on the phone - there are ways around it - which I described in an earliere post - but unless TOMOBILE has changed their policy from the S6 - you may have to jump through some hoops to unlock - probably not a problem if you hve been with TMOBILE more than 1 year - and if not - if you have owned the note more than 43 days -
if METRO has a NOTE 5 and Sammobile has the firmware for it - that is the easiest way to get around it for those who have not met the normal requirements set by TMOBILE.
GOOD LUCK
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The process used, bypasses the unlock app, it roots the phone, unlocked it through a server, then unroots the phone. Pretty sure it used ping-pong, so it didn't even trip Knox. The service was immediate, took 15 minutes, root will have to be obtained though.
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GreeleyXda said:
They don't sell phones outright... You have to sign up for a plan
And it's 14 days I think before you can unlock
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From T-Mobile website:
Unlock eligibility for monthly phones, tablets, and mobile internet devices
The device must have been active on the T-Mobile network for at least 40 days on the requesting line.
If the device is financed using T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan (EIP)or if it's leased through JUMP! On Demand™, all payments must be satisfied and the device must be paid in full.
If the device is on an account that is under a service contract term, at least 18 consecutive monthly payments must have been made or the account has migrated to Simple Choice no contract rate plan.
If the device is associated with a canceled account, the account balance must be zero, including all pending charges
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seh6183 said:
How can I be with them for 48 days when I never had service with them to begin with? Bought it outright.
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You can buy the phone from a shady authorize t-mobile store but you have to be on a plan for 40 days before you can ask the CS for the unlock code.
I tried that few times with the Note 4.

I have my phone and can confirm is uses the new unlock app which looks like will be difficult to get around. Don't know what to do now. May return it.

[email protected] said:
The process used, bypasses the unlock app, it roots the phone, unlocked it through a server, then unroots the phone. Pretty sure it used ping-pong, so it didn't even trip Knox. The service was immediate, took 15 minutes, root will have to be obtained though.
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They got back to me. The service like the s6 is not available for now.

Yeah, I'm sure root is going to have to be in place before they can even attempt it
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[email protected] said:
The process used, bypasses the unlock app, it roots the phone, unlocked it through a server, then unroots the phone. Pretty sure it used ping-pong, so it didn't even trip Knox. The service was immediate, took 15 minutes, root will have to be obtained though.
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I was not aware of that - It must have happend after I unlocked - the first week or two on the S6 was crazy - trying to figure out how - the process you mentioned sounds great - do you have happen to know where to find it or do you have inks to the thread where it was done so I can read up on it?

samsung SM-N920T sim unlocking

Hi to all, I have a samsung SM-N920T locked on T-mobile, so it refuses to work with sims of other carriers. I can't use the built-it app to unlock it because I've bought it of second hand, the app refuses to work saying the phone isn't eligible for unlocking and I can't contact T-mobile not having a T-mobile account. How can I unlock it without paying a third parts service? I have already rooted the phone.
Thanks in advance

guidomazzone said:
Hi to all, I have a samsung SM-N920T locked on T-mobile, so it refuses to work with sims of other carriers. I can't use the built-it app to unlock it because I've bought it of second hand, the app refuses to work saying the phone isn't eligible for unlocking and I can't contact T-mobile not having a T-mobile account. How can I unlock it without paying a third parts service? I have already rooted the phone.
Thanks in advance
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Bro you can head over to the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 threads and check under T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 General section. Find the thread for unlocking I read the guy does excellent work. Here is the link for you as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...al/sim-unlock-domestic-international-t3196964
Good luck:good:

skshool_Umo said:
Bro you can head over to the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 threads and check under T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 General section. Find the thread for unlocking I read the guy does excellent work. Here is the link for you as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...al/sim-unlock-domestic-international-t3196964
Good luck:good:
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Thanks for the answer, I already wrote to him some hours ago, in fact I rooted the phone because he requires to do it before contacting him, but I also created this thread to try to do it by myself to avoid disturbing him, because I think there are already lots of people asking him to do this.

guidomazzone said:
Thanks for the answer, I already wrote to him some hours ago, in fact I rooted the phone because he requires to do it before contacting him, but I also created this thread to try to do it by myself to avoid disturbing him, because I think there are already lots of people asking him to do this.
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@stifilz will get to you
did you fill out the forum as he request .. remember he is in a different time zone than most people
I ended up paying because the times he was available I was sleeping

I want to unlock my samsung note 5 sm-920t .which is tmobile .now i want to use it in pakistan .pkease tell me sim unlock code

I want to unlock my samsung note 5 sm-920t .which is tmobile .now i want to use it in Lebanon .please tell me sim unlock code

Incorrect Unlock Code from AT&T

Hi, I like to know if anyone else has the same problem and what options there are if any.
I bought a new AT&T Note 9 on Ebay. Seller told me the phone had been paid off so I went ahead and requested an unlock code from AT&T.
AT&T approved my request and provided the unlock code. Problem is that I kept getting message that the unlock code is incorrect. I have tried 3 times already and still got the same incorrect unlock code message.
Upon further research, I found that one may have up to 5 attempts to enter a code to unlock the phone. If entering incorrect code more than 5 times, the phone will be permanently locked to the network, in my case to AT&T.
I have been given the run around from both AT&T and Samsung. One says the other should be responsible for fixing the problem (!!!!).
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

Go to cellfunlocker and buy code..they will give you all codes you need

shell111405 said:
Hi, I like to know if anyone else has the same problem and what options there are if any.
I bought a new AT&T Note 9 on Ebay. Seller told me the phone had been paid off so I went ahead and requested an unlock code from AT&T.
AT&T approved my request and provided the unlock code. Problem is that I kept getting message that the unlock code is incorrect. I have tried 3 times already and still got the same incorrect unlock code message.
Upon further research, I found that one may have up to 5 attempts to enter a code to unlock the phone. If entering incorrect code more than 5 times, the phone will be permanently locked to the network, in my case to AT&T.
I have been given the run around from both AT&T and Samsung. One says the other should be responsible for fixing the problem (!!!!).
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
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First question. It's an important one that you need to answer accurately. Did the original owner buy it from ATT or Samsung ?
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Seller told me that the phone was purchased from AT&T and paid off, which seems accurate because AT&T already approved my unlock request even though the unlock code does not work.
Now with the blame game AT&T and Samsung are playing, I am not sure what else to do. Last resource will be to pay and get another unlock code from 3rd party.

shell111405 said:
Seller told me that the phone was purchased from AT&T and paid off, which seems accurate because AT&T already approved my unlock request even though the unlock code does not work.
Now with the blame game AT&T and Samsung are playing, I am not sure what else to do. Last resource will be to pay and get another unlock code from 3rd party.
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I'd suggest cutting your losses and going the route as the person above mentioned using simunlocker net. To be honest.
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I ran into the same issue. Apparently it's a common issue and one that ATT is not moving quickly to fix. I just bought an unlock code from cellunlocker. Now I just have to wait. Irritated since ATT is is supposed to do this for free and I already waited once for their useless unlock code. Now I have to wait for another one.

I submitted a request last week for a lock code from AT&T, then later that night said screw it, and purchased one from Cellunlockers.net. 2 days later, AT&T sent me the code (same one from Cellunlockers), and it was in the correct 16 digit format. So it looks fixed now, but you still have to wait 2 days. $25 gets you the code in a few hours. So I guess it all depends on how patient you are.

entropism said:
I submitted a request last week for a lock code from AT&T, then later that night said screw it, and purchased one from Cellunlockers.net. 2 days later, AT&T sent me the code (same one from Cellunlockers), and it was in the correct 16 digit format. So it looks fixed now, but you still have to wait 2 days. $25 gets you the code in a few hours. So I guess it all depends on how patient you are.
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Must not be fixed for everyone. I requested a code from ATT last week and received the 8 digit code. I tried it again last night, and they sent me the same 8 digit code. Not sure why some are getting the correct 16 digit codes then. And its a wide spread problem if you search the forums. Even ATT's own support forums, and people there are saying the only solution is a 3rd party.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Must not be fixed for everyone. I requested a code from ATT last week and received the 8 digit code. I tried it again last night, and they sent me the same 8 digit code. Not sure why some are getting the correct 16 digit codes then. And its a wide spread problem if you search the forums. Even ATT's own support forums, and people there are saying the only solution is a 3rd party.
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Hopefully you'll get it soon. Are you flashing or planning on using it on another network?
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Limeybastard said:
Hopefully you'll get it soon. Are you flashing or planning on using it on another network?
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Both. I'm using it on T-Mobile, but need to leave the ATT firmware on it to unlock the SIM first. Then I'll flash either the U1 firmware or the TMo firmware. Haven't decided which yet.
The first Note 9 I bought was a Verizon model off eBay for $690. Two days later the seller "made a listing error," and meant to list it as a brand new ATT version for $900. He forced me to cancel the listing and issued a refund. Which has since been denied by HIS bank, so I don't have the device or my $690.
In the meantime, I found this ATT variant, which is mint condition, like new for $560. They listed it parts only, because it MIGHT be locked to a carrier. Before I purchased I verified it was clean, clear, and paid off and eligible to unlock. Now just dealing with getting the correct unlock code. It cost me $22.50, so I'm still in this for less than $600. So it's all good.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Both. I'm using it on T-Mobile, but need to leave the ATT firmware on it to unlock the SIM first. Then I'll flash either the U1 firmware or the TMo firmware. Haven't decided which yet.
The first Note 9 I bought was a Verizon model off eBay for $690. Two days later the seller "made a listing error," and meant to list it as a brand new ATT version for $900. He forced me to cancel the listing and issued a refund. Which has since been denied by HIS bank, so I don't have the device or my $690.
In the meantime, I found this ATT variant, which is mint condition, like new for $560. They listed it parts only, because it MIGHT be locked to a carrier. Before I purchased I verified it was clean, clear, and paid off and eligible to unlock. Now just dealing with getting the correct unlock code. It cost me $22.50, so I'm still in this for less than $600. So it's all good.
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Sounds good. Hopefully the phone won't turn out blacklisted a few months down the line. I think you might be happier with the T-Mobile firmware due to functionality like RCS messaging etc. I believe wifi calling works on the U1 firmware but that's it. For Sprint anyways.
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Sounds good. Hopefully the phone won't turn out blacklisted a few months down the line. I think you might be happier with the T-Mobile firmware due to functionality like RCS messaging etc. I believe wifi calling works on the U1 firmware but that's it. For Sprint anyways.
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I don't think it will get blacklisted. If it does there's always PayPal buyer protection.
I don't use RCS, since I use Google Voice for my primary number, so I'm stuck with Hangouts anyway. WiFi calling worked on the N950U1, so I assume it will work on the N960U1. Seems like the signal was maybe a little better with the TMB firmware, but I cant remember for sure.

It worked!! Less than 12 hours later and I had a 16 digit code. I'm now running my T-Mobile SIM without issues!

Hi guys, quick question... Im about to try cellunlocker. My phone is Note 9 960F dual sim. So it comes with two IMEIs... which one do I give to the website? SIM 1 or SIM 2?
ive tried switching SIM cards between SIM 1 and SIM 2 and wherever I put the different network simcard, thats the one that is grayed out and stuck on 2G only. So either I have two unlock both SIM slots or maybe just one slot/ IMEI?
Thanks

i got 16 digits unlock code from a supplier and it worked. how MANY digits unlock code did u get from at&t ?

soumik288 said:
i got 16 digits unlock code from a supplier and it worked. how MANY digits unlock code did u get from at&t ?
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It's a mixed bag. Some people got the full 16 digits. In my case on two separate ATT Note 9s, I only received 8 digits from ATT, so I had to get the correct code from cellunlocker.net, which was 16 digits.

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It's a mixed bag. Some people got the full 16 digits. In my case on two separate ATT Note 9s, I only received 8 digits from ATT, so I had to get the correct code from cellunlocker.net, which was 16 digits.
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this is an exceptional case. WHY att is not giving correct code?
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Hi guys, quick question... Im about to try cellunlocker. My phone is Note 9 960F dual sim. So it comes with two IMEIs... which one do I give to the website? SIM 1 or SIM 2?
ive tried switching SIM cards between SIM 1 and SIM 2 and wherever I put the different network simcard, thats the one that is grayed out and stuck on 2G only. So either I have two unlock both SIM slots or maybe just one slot/ IMEI?
Thanks
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i think you can unlock one slot to use it on another network. if you want to use two SIM cards from different networks so you have to unlock both.

Thanks! Will try unlocking SIM2. Thats all I need anyways

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this is an exceptional case. WHY att is not giving correct code?
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i think you can unlock one slot to use it on another network. if you want to use two SIM cards from different networks so you have to unlock both.
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If you can figure that out you will solve a 7 month old mystery. From what I've seen, ATT blames Samsung for giving them the wrong codes, and Samsung says ATT is providing the wrong codes. Either way, 3rd party vendors are able to get the 16 digits codes without issue.
Before the Note 9, Samsung phones used 8 digits codes. So it seems ATT did not update their system to provide the full 16 digit number. The number they give you is the first 8 digits, as though the full number was truncated by ATT's system. It just doesn't seem to be a priority on ATT's part to fix it.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
If you can figure that out you will solve a 7 month old mystery. From what I've seen, ATT blames Samsung for giving them the wrong codes, and Samsung says ATT is providing the wrong codes. Either way, 3rd party vendors are able to get the 16 digits codes without issue.
Before the Note 9, Samsung phones used 8 digits codes. So it seems ATT did not update their system to provide the full 16 digit number. The number they give you is the first 8 digits, as though the full number was truncated by ATT's system. It just doesn't seem to be a priority on ATT's part to fix it.
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it is like a MONOPOLY to keep the customer on network for a long period. Yes, 3rd party vendors are able to get the 16 digits codes without issue. i got 16 digits code and it worked.

Struggling to Carrier Unlock - L09 Vodafone UK

Hey guys,
Looking for some advice on unlocking my device. I bought it of marketplace and it seems to be locked to Vodafone UK.
I'm having no issues at all when using a Vodafone sim and adding a new SIM prompts for the network unlock code (Expected behaviour) but I've tried 4 different companies now to try unlock the phone and each have said they can't find the code on their database?
I thought the IMEI might have been altered but it's aligned with what's on the box and legit.
Can anyone offer any advice on what to do next!? Cheers

dbailey said:
Hey guys,
Looking for some advice on unlocking my device. I bought it of marketplace and it seems to be locked to Vodafone UK.
I'm having no issues at all when using a Vodafone sim and adding a new SIM prompts for the network unlock code (Expected behaviour) but I've tried 4 different companies now to try unlock the phone and each have said they can't find the code on their database?
I thought the IMEI might have been altered but it's aligned with what's on the box and legit.
Can anyone offer any advice on what to do next!? Cheers
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You tried contacting Vodafone? Just a wild guess that they might help.
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Yeah I've spoken to them, they said they can only help once I put a sim in the phone for over 30 days (I'm now 2/30).
Id just hate to wait 30 days for them to not be able to do it!

cop out but check ebay for vodafone unlocking codes usual takes alot less time. if you bought the phone second hand and as long as its older than 3 months it can be done. all comapies will say it can take upto 28 days to get the code but thats just to cover them.
just a quick look but this one says huawei
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vodafone...243338?hash=item5d8f022e4a:g:heoAAOSwy-ddQEfl

dbailey said:
Yeah I've spoken to them, they said they can only help once I put a sim in the phone for over 30 days (I'm now 2/30).
Id just hate to wait 30 days for them to not be able to do it!
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Should be fine. Either that or pay third party , your choice.
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-uk/forms/unlock-code-request/
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Yeah tried 2 of those eBay guys and no luck. Is there some sort of time restrictions on them getting the code if it's too new?