[Q] How to Sim Unlock G2? - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey Guys,
I just received my G2! I am based in Australia and did not buy directly from T-Mobile. Is there likely to be a method for unlocking the phone ourselfs on this forum?
My other option is to purchase an unlock code.
Regs,
Kit

My suggestion is too call T-Mobile USA and request an unlock code, it's free but might take about 7 days to get the code.

I am interested if all works well for you. I will be moving to Australia and I am on the fence to either buy a Iphone 4 or a G2 for use in Australia.

Sorry to bump this? How did this work out?

You know that you can just unlock the phone yourself for free with GFree, right? You can also root the phone while your at it in one go.

Ya, you can fully unlock your phone using gfree. Do you know how to use adb?
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Follow the guide to fully unlock and root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...sion#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
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look at subsidy unlock in the wiki

I'm from Australia too
Other than unlock codes, I cannot really suggest any other solution. Having been in the telecommunications industry for a few years now, I have learned that unlock codes are the only genuine way of unlocking phones.
I would find someone with good feedback on eBay, or if you were looking for a free solution (if you are willing to do a bit more to get it), I have had success with freeunlocks.com. But in the end, choose a reputable site, with lots of feedback and good support, to avoid the risk of bricking your phone (although I believe the G2 can't be bricked by entering too many codes, but not 100% sure).

Or just follow the guides here, carrier like tmobile will give you the unlock code free if you meet certain criteria. I was gonna get it that way cuz I met their criteria. But ended up doing this first lol

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Is there any other way to unlock an HTC HD 7 without using Chevron?
Yes, Via IMEI unlock
Can you post instructions for a free or very cheap method of doing this? I have 2 HTC HD7 phones from T-Mobile, but am not a customer with them anymore and they will not provide the unlock codes unless I sign up for service with them again.
I want to use the devices with AT&T now.
r0b126 said:
Can you post instructions for a free or very cheap method of doing this? I have 2 HTC HD7 phones from T-Mobile, but am not a customer with them anymore and they will not provide the unlock codes unless I sign up for service with them again.
I want to use the devices with AT&T now.
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can get the cheapest code on ebay, it will be around $18-$22
i'm not a really pro developer but i suspected those bugs before.. finally a real developer suspected that.. eager to see who's going to help fixing them
call tmob and tell them your going to europe and u need your phone unlocked.
I can unlock and root both of them with my XTC clip. Contact me at xmoddz.com or pm if interested. Although this requires you ship them to me
find someone that has tmobile account and ask them to request an unlock for your phone
Try google
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[Q] Sim Unlock SGH-T989D

Hey guys,
Sorry if this question has been asked over and over already. I tried searching but cant seem to find a definite answer.
Is there a way to SIM Unlock the TELUS SGH-T989D? I already tried the unlockers on the market, including the ones that need Root, but they arent working.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks in advance.
PS. For Telus S2X owners, how did you sim unlock your phone? (which website did you use to get unlock code)
i know that the t-mobile version which i think is in the same boat, needs an unlock code that you have to get from your carrier or a website. I used a unlocked website cellunlock.net and use the discount code android50.
i also did my research and this was the only answer i could find
Obviously you simply need a unlocking code to unlock this phone. I unlocked it on the spot from a phone store that was not from telus but all he did was that he made a phone call to request for a code.
AT&T skyrocket phone users have trouble unlocking their phones because AT&T claims that their phones are specifically designed for their carrier only which I think is probably untrue.
Anyway, I did unlock my LG G2X using a site called unlockthatphone.com at $15. Try that site. Also, I think it is a good idea to call Telus as well directly.
Pickup the phone dial 611. Ask t-mobile.. Tell them your going somewhere outside the country and you need unlock code.. It should arrive 3 to 7 days in your email you give them.
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Thanks guys. I just went ahead and got the unlock code from a website for $20.

[Q] Is there any way of free unlocking ?

As the title says i am wondering if i can sim unlock this mobile phone as im a starter in this part of xda i dont know much about this particulr model .
I have a htc desire z bought from vodafon romania and i want to know if i can do anything for free if not please recommend me a good unlocking site .
Thnakyou .
if you go through the proper rooting procedure, you get sim unlock + S-ID off to go with it as well
The full guide is in the XDA Wiki. Yes, you can SIM unlock for free.
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
Find the gfree method in the wiki. They explain it well there and its easy to do. I did it to mine. You can also just unlock without rooting (but why would you do that?)
Sent from my XDA using HTC Vision.
I actually called T-mobile (which I cancelled the service months ago) and they gave me the SIM unlock code. It worked perfect. As long as your account was in good standing when you cancelled or ended the contract with them.

[Q] Are there currently any ways of unlocking a S3 i747m?

Hey guys, first post here. Was just wondering if there are currently any workings ways of unlocking a samsung galaxy s iii i-747m phone.
I have tried searching the forums and also the www but could only find info about the voodoo app which has since been pulled..
Phone : Samsung Galaxy S III 747m
Carrier : Telus
Not rooted yet, but I should be able to do it if needed ( Have rooted my Galaxy Nexus but that is it)
All help is appreciated, Thank you!
No you need to pay for an unlock code
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I've used cellunlock.net where some others were not able to find a code.
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I've written to AT&T and told them I am going abroad (which was actually true, but who cares) and I need to use my S3 phone with local provider's SIM. They sent me the unlock code for free in a couple of hours. :good:
I paid $7.5 to cellphoneunlock yesterday, the code arrived in about 2 hours and it worked.
ighost77 said:
I've written to AT&T and told them I am going abroad (which was actually true, but who cares) and I need to use my S3 phone with local provider's SIM. They sent me the unlock code for free in a couple of hours. :good:
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Really? I chatted with them online, asked them if there was any way i could have the unlock code for my phone, should the need arise that i have to use it on a different network. Had my code in like 10 minutes.
Thanks for all the replies guys.
I am going to buy a unlock code from mobileincanada as they seem to be priced closely to a couple other sites I've looked at, and I figure why not support a Canadian company.
Thanks for replying so quick guys. I really wish there was a free method of unlocking this phone, but oh well.
I chatted with AT&T and told them I was going abroad. Within 3 minutes they gave me an unlock code for free. I have been an AT&T customer for 2 months only.
AT&T has been known to give out unlock codes for free, but can the same be expected of a Canadian carrier? Highly doubt it.. they will gouge you for $50 for something that probably costs them nothing
I don't think they give out unlock codes at all... I haven't heard anyone or read anything from ANY of the Canadian carriers doing that. I've always read AT&T doing it, if you ask politely.
It can be worth the try, it won't hurt to try. If they don't you can always pay for an unlock code... But always try the free route first.
As asked light night and got denied. I've been with AT&T for years. I might be traveling at the end of the month. I did the online chat and was told I would have to wait until my contract was up before they would do it.
pngface said:
AT&T has been known to give out unlock codes for free, but can the same be expected of a Canadian carrier? Highly doubt it.. they will gouge you for $50 for something that probably costs them nothing
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Northern tel/bell wants $75.
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I ended up buying an unlock code from mobileincanada, cost about $35 and worked no problem. About ~20hr wait.
Eligibility
Device unlocking applies to TELUS postpaid SIM-based devices that operate on our Mike, and 4G networks. In order to be eligible to have your device unlocked, you must ensure that your current device has been on the TELUS network for a minimum of 90 days and that your account is up to date and in good standing.
Rates
A $50 fee will be applied to your TELUS account.
Source
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/QC/Unlock-Device/unlocking_your_device.shtml?eVar6=link#samsung
I just registered my bell sgs3 on bell.ca and was able to get an unlock code instantly there.
My sgs3 was purchased outright so that may have been a factor.
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yeah, I asked Bell and they said it will charge me $75 for an unlock code.
This free unlock worked fine for my Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1
outlogic said:
This free unlock worked fine for my Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1
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Unfortunately that only works on the Stock ROM. Personally I'd rather just pay the ~$10 and get the unlock code rather than going through the hassle of going back to the Stock ROM and running through that method.
Tony_YYZ said:
Unfortunately that only works on the Stock ROM. Personally I'd rather just pay the ~$10 and get the unlock code rather than going through the hassle of going back to the Stock ROM and running through that method.
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lazy lazy lazy lazy that's what that says to me!
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I am curious if the unlock code can only be used on a stock ROM.
I have an unlock code but it won't work when I try with either a Telus sim or a att sim on my Rogers S3.
Every time I try I get an unsuccessful message..
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[Q] How do you unlock an AT&T Samsung S3 sgh-i747?

I am currently under contract with them, but I have upgraded to a new phone. I wish to unlock this paper weight of a phone and they refuse to since I am still under contract. However with my upgrade to a new device I have explained that I a traveling overseas in the near future and wish to unlock the device with a sim from a local carrier.
Does anyone have an idea how to generate an unlock code for an AT&T IMEI number. I don't feel like spending money on this if anyone could help. I am currently under firmware 4.3 and unable to use the method shown on the XDA and numerous other forums.
Thanks in advance.
Based on everything I have read on XDA and elsewhere, there is no free method for phones with the 4.3 bootloader. It is my understanding that you will have to purchase an unlock code.
audit13 said:
Based on everything I have read on XDA and elsewhere, there is no free method for phones with the 4.3 bootloader. It is my understanding that you will have to purchase an unlock code.
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Are there any reliable third party sites that will do this?

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