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Activate without Sprint SIM?

I don't live in the US and don't have a Sprint SIM. Now my phone is activated(bought it that way), but if I update it will I be able to activate it without the original SIM?? Is there any way to bypass this? What about custom ROMS will I be able to bypass activation if I flash a custom ROM? Thanks

Did you really start four threads to get an answer to basically the same question? Sheesh.

elvisypi said:
I don't live in the US and don't have a Sprint SIM. Now my phone is activated(bought it that way), but if I update it will I be able to activate it without the original SIM?? Is there any way to bypass this? What about custom ROMS will I be able to bypass activation if I flash a custom ROM? Thanks
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The SIM is only used for lte. It isn't required for the activation. As far as roms I dont think roms require activation to work.
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[Q] How to Network Unlock?

Is there a way for us mi3 users to network unlock our phone? So that we can use other sim?

xylu said:
Is there a way for us mi3 users to network unlock our phone? So that we can use other sim?
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Aren't they network unlocked by default? I bought a Chinese MI3 and it works perfectly here with my SIM in Chile.

the phone IS unlocked to accept any networks.

Unlocking M9 phone from T-Mobile?

I have a question and could find an answer, well maybe a few... First if you have an unlocked version of the m9 directly brought from HTC all updates come from them not any carriers? With that being said if you by a T-Mobile version and get an unlock code from them will updates still come from them or HTC?

Unlocking phone has nothing do with updates. If you have T-Mobile version doesn't matter if it's Sim locked or unlocked, updates still come from T-Mobile. If you want updates from HTC you have to buy the unlocked model or Dev edition directly from HTC site.

kirdroid said:
Unlocking phone has nothing do with updates. If you have T-Mobile version doesn't matter if it's Sim locked or unlocked, updates still come from T-Mobile. If you want updates from HTC you have to buy the unlocked model or Dev edition directly from HTC site.
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You can always use the SunShine app and change your device to any model you want.. including the developer edition and then you will get updates straight from HTC.

effortless said:
You can always use the SunShine app and change your device to any model you want.. including the developer edition and then you will get updates straight from HTC.
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Thanks might just do that...is it an easy process?

hi can the T-Mobile Version be unlocked/Rooted?
hi i have an HTC M9 from T-mobile, i was checking the boot loader but it doesn't have the fast boot option, I've played around and i noticed that in download mode the fast boot command worked. so. i was wondering it can be unlocked or if T-mobile Locked it like the Xperia Z1s.
i watched a video on how to root it on "any variant" but theirs have been unlocked, i think they have Developers edition but now im wondering if its just mine that is locked.

yes can verify.. you can sim unlock device. travel a lot so need to be able to pop in a telcel chip. only snag is you need to flash a non-tmobile base rom first, Then it will ask for unlock sim code and your set. can leave it on non-tmobile base rom or like me reflash tmobile rom and your set. hope that helps

[Cruzer] said:
yes can verify.. you can sim unlock device. travel a lot so need to be able to pop in a telcel chip. only snag is you need to flash a non-tmobile base rom first, Then it will ask for unlock sim code and your set. can leave it on non-tmobile base rom or like me reflash tmobile rom and your set. hope that helps
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When you say a non tmobile base do you mean flash a custom rom onto the device? Thanks
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xda23 said:
When you say a non tmobile base do you mean flash a custom rom onto the device? Thanks
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Yes any custom rom not based on T-Mobile... There aren't any T-Mobile base roms except stock .. well that I know .. I installed viperone and was able to unlock sim with code . But then reflashed stock as I need Wi-Fi calling

effortless said:
You can always use the SunShine app and change your device to any model you want.. including the developer edition and then you will get updates straight from HTC.
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The only thing sunshine does is s-off your device right? Thanks!!!
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xda23 said:
The only thing sunshine does is s-off your device right? Thanks!!!
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Yes, sunshine will s-off your device. That will allow you to change cid and mid and turn your device into a dev edition or any other M9 released. Just note the radio/modem of your phone won't change. It won't gain support for other bands, but some may be disabled depending on the RUU you flash.

MI 9 locked to Vodafone

Hey guys
I was wondering if I am able to unlock the bootloader of this phone and flash Xiaomi EU Rom but I am on locked Vodafone network so I am not sure if I will be able to do this because something might go wrong. If anyone has any knowledge on this subject can you please help me out

In a telegram Mi 9 Group I read that someone was in the same situation and he open the bootloader and flashed via Mi Flash a global rom and lock the bootloader successfully without problem.
Do you have telegram app? Search Xiaomi Mi 9 - Espanol on it, and ask there about what did you want to do.

How do you know you are locked on Vodafone? Mine wasn't network locked

Newt182 said:
How do you know you are locked on Vodafone? Mine wasn't network locked
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I purchased this phone with Vodafone contract

rocalino said:
In a telegram Mi 9 Group I read that someone was in the same situation and he open the bootloader and flashed via Mi Flash a global rom and lock the bootloader successfully without problem.
Do you have telegram app? Search Xiaomi Mi 9 - Espanol on it, and ask there about what did you want to do.
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Thank you so much I will try this

CleverFogs said:
I purchased this phone with Vodafone contract
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Not every phone under contract is locked, if you have a spare SIM from another network it may be worth checking.
Either way - I suspect you won't have any issues. The part of your phone that ROMs are flashed to is on a separate chip to where the network lock is configured AFAIK.

CleverFogs said:
Hey guys
I was wondering if I am able to unlock the bootloader of this phone and flash Xiaomi EU Rom but I am on locked Vodafone network so I am not sure if I will be able to do this because something might go wrong. If anyone has any knowledge on this subject can you please help me out
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CleverFogs said:
I purchased this phone with Vodafone contract
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Same

Newt182 said:
Same
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Ah I see, have you changed ROM's too?

Personal Sandwich said:
Not every phone under contract is locked, if you have a spare SIM from another network it may be worth checking.
Either way - I suspect you won't have any issues. The part of your phone that ROMs are flashed to is on a separate chip to where the network lock is configured AFAIK.
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Thanks for your help I shall give this a try
Edit: you were correct sir I tried a sim from a different carrier and it worked perfectly

A dual sim phone is never locked to a specific carrier. You may get some that are "branded", so they have a bit of carrier specific bloat that can be uninstalled, but they never come locked.

CleverFogs said:
Ah I see, have you changed ROM's too?
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I did to v 9 something. Using the mi flash tool or whatever it's called (not at my pc now). That also unlocked the dual sim as the 2nd slot didn't work before.

kingbasescu said:
A dual sim phone is never locked to a specific carrier. You may get some that are "branded", so they have a bit of carrier specific bloat that can be uninstalled, but they never come locked.
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Oh damn i never knew that, thanks for that useful bit of info :good:

Newt182 said:
I did to v 9 something. Using the mi flash tool or whatever it's called (not at my pc now). That also unlocked the dual sim as the 2nd slot didn't work before.
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That's brilliant i'm gonna wait until my unlock time finishes then flash the xiaomi eu rom as i've heard good things

Network/sim Unlock for pixel 4XL

Hello guys, I bought this network locked pixel 4xl and I need to unlock it to run sims globally.
1.Please guide me an easy way out.
2.How do I check the carrier of my phone?

fayyaz.nasir18 said:
Hello guys, I bought this network locked pixel 4xl and I need to unlock it to run sims globally.
1.Please guide me an easy way out.
2.How do I check the carrier of my phone?
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i can do that remotely

Lussardi said:
i can do that remotely
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You can remotely unlock devices? For which carriers? thank you

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Lussardi said:
i can do that remotely
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Can you unlock T-Mobile SIM locked Pixel 4 XL? Thanks