So I bought a Samsung S10 5g from Verizon and was activated on it's Network for more than 48 hours and I was told it's an unlocked device. I tried an At&t sim and it was giving me a message" that the device cannot be activated on another carrier at this moment"(something like that). So I called Verizon and they informed me the device is unlocked. So the tech unlocked it again and I received a text message saying that the device will be unlocked once I insert a non Verizon sim. So I did and still giving me that message and it's killing the signal. So I tried a TMobile sim and it worked. With no message or error. Can anyone shed light or advise me on what to do now?
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So I bought a Samsung S10 5g from Verizon and was activated on it's Network for more than 48 hours and I was told it's an unlocked device. I tried an At&t sim and it was giving me a message" that the device cannot be activated on another carrier at this moment"(something like that). So I called Verizon and they informed me the device is unlocked. So the tech unlocked it again and I received a text message saying that the device will be unlocked once I insert a non Verizon sim. So I did and still giving me that message and it's killing the signal. So I tried a TMobile sim and it worked. With no message or error. Can anyone shed light or advise me on what to do now?
Thanks
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Flash the AT&T firmware and you won't have to deal with that message ever again.
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Hi Guys, I'm wondering if someone more knowledgeable can help advise. I've spent 12 hours and cant activate my Unlocked Qualcomm Note8 on any of my service providers (SMN-950U1.)
I want to use it on Boom Mobile Red (Verizon MVNO)
I cant get the Network Operator to configure, when I select Verizon it fails on configuration. I'm not referring to APN because I do not even get calls, the Operator is listed as "Emergency Calls Only". The Sim works perfect on my Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus. This phone was purchased unlocked form Samsung direct with clean IMEI. I called Samsung and they have no idea, they said the phone is defective, which I believe it is not.
I had an issue activating with Sprint and still have not had Data working, though I was able to get calls. I've given up w/ Sprint and will upgrade that line with a iPhone X.
I inserted my friends Verizon Post Paid Sim from his Moto Mod phone and everything was perfect (calls, TM, LTE calling) and the phone got LTE+. Is it possible the Note8 unlocked will only work with the big 4 carriers, ST and TW? I read a similar issue people from Boost Mobile have when they insert their sims it says invalid Sim. I really have no idea what is going on - Boom doesn't have many customers and their support team has never delt with this issue, they said the phone is defective. Has anyone been able to use a Unlocked Note8 on Boom? I've tried flashing various variants of firmware, including Verizon with no success. I'm puzzled with what is going on.
VERY Odd Problem - SIM Card Locked, Requesting PIN. Only on This Phone & SIM Combo
On each boot, the phone asks for "SIM network unlock PIN", and otherwise will read "No SIM card" in the notification bar.
What's odd however is this phone is unlocked. It's an AT&T Nexus 6, and was previously working under Cricket Wireless. The SIM card is from Mint Mobile, and works with my unlocked LG G5. It's only this phone & SIM combination together that's causing issues.
Trying to access APN settings gives the message "Access Point Name settings are not available for this user".
I've tried factory resets, as well as full flashes back to stock, etc.
I've never encountered this before, if anyone has any ideas or input I'd appreciate it.
Sounds like it is NOT unlocked. Since Cricket Wireless is an MVNO directly owned by AT&T, it makes sense to me that an locked AT&T device may work on Cricket.
Test with a friends SIM card. The Nexus 6 works on all carriers in the United States- Sprint, Verizon, Tmobile or AT&T. If their SIM card does the same thing, yea this confirms that it's locked. Buy an unlock code, it should only be a few dollars I reckon.
edit: also please note there is a difference between an unlocked/locked bootloader and unlocked/locked network. They are NOT mutually exclusive.
I have tried unlocking it, an it is unlocked, but every-time I try to use it, it connects for like 20 seconds, then I get a message that the device cannot be activated on a different carrier than Verizon, I am travelling abroad, and would like to use a local SIM card.
thank you!!
Did you buy it new, had it been activated on Verizon for 24hrs, that's what I've seen that it needs to be activated first on Verizon then it works.
I purchased a used galaxy s10 G973U from someone who bought directly from samsung.com unlocked version. he used it with tmobile. Now im trying to activate with sprint and it wont let me. Network sim setting show that sim is unlocked. Im trying to activate my phone on sprint website and it says "This phone can't be activated
Sorry, but this phone can't be activated with Sprint service. Try to re-enter your IMEI/MEID or try another phone."
I thought this phone is supposed to be able to be used with both gsm and cdma network carriers. what are my options besides trying to return it?
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I purchased a used galaxy s10 G973U from someone who bought directly from samsung.com unlocked version. he used it with tmobile. Now im trying to activate with sprint and it wont let me. Network sim setting show that sim is unlocked. Im trying to activate my phone on sprint website and it says "This phone can't be activated
Sorry, but this phone can't be activated with Sprint service. Try to re-enter your IMEI/MEID or try another phone."
I thought this phone is supposed to be able to be used with both gsm and cdma network carriers. what are my options besides trying to return it?
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Did you contact Sprint and get a sim kit sent to you? You'll have to do that and then it should work. If it doesn't after that, I'd initiate a chat with them through the support page on their website.
Another option is to go to a Sprint store to activate it. They will have the sim card available for it. Im using an unlocked model switching between carrier and carrier-free firmware no problem.
(PS, once you do get it working there's a way to enable hotspot support without it on your plan.)?
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I own a Verizon Pixel 5g that I bought and having unlock issues. I checked the IMEI with multiple sources and IMEI shows as unlocked. This both for the sim & carrier. I went to Verizon & Tmobile store and both told me the phone was unlocked. Tried unlocking the phone with the EID #. Also tried activating phone with ESIM. When I tried using the QR code only the Verizon option was showing. The Tmobile support told me that the phone should be allowing to choose Tmobile. They said this indicates the phone still has a carrier lock. Is there a way to verify this or unlock the phone.