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Any good deal on a network unlock code ? + Question

Wondering if you guys know of any good deal on an unlock code for my t-mobile galaxy s3 ...
I called customer service... they didn't give it to me ... The weird thing about the call was that the IEMI number that was on the back was different than the one that was obtained through *#06# !!! is that normal ?
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If your on contract t mobile should have gave you an unlock code. I think your allowed to get one every six months from them. Maybe you just had a bad Rep call again and tell them you are soon traveling to Europe and need your phone unlocked
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Crisisx1 said:
If your on contract t mobile should have gave you an unlock code. I think your allowed to get one every six months from them. Maybe you just had a bad Rep call again and tell them you are soon traveling to Europe and need your phone unlocked
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Thanks for the reply ... I actually am not on a contract with them ... was before i got the S3 ... terminated it and never asked for an unlock code ... when i tried they told me that the phone was not activated on that line ! so they didnt give me an unlock code ...
anyways ... i'm already out of the states ... want to give the phone to my dad ! he's 70 years old ! I would love to see him catch up to the technology of today !

http://f.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=1203595
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Yea that's why they don't want to give it to you because you aren't on contract anymore .. good luck
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Crisisx1 said:
Yea that's why they don't want to give it to you because you aren't on contract anymore .. good luck
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As someone who used to work for T-Mobile, I can tell you, that that is not true.
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FAQ regarding T-mobile unlock requests: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588

T-Mo Gave Me an Unlock Code, but...

I don't know anybody with a non-T-Mo micro sim. Is there a star code to simply enter the unlock into?

Don_Perrignon said:
I don't know anybody with a non-T-Mo micro sim. Is there a star code to simply enter the unlock into?
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I don't think so. You can't find an att iPhone user ?
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Never mind.
Yep, I know some people at work. Thanks!

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Don_Perrignon said:
Never mind.
Yep, I know some people at work. Thanks!
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Nice.
Ask a question, find the answer yourself, and dont post the answer to help anybody else out. Is this what XDA is comming to?

Hown do you get IT from tmobile
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jason4962 said:
Hown do you get IT from tmobile
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I've gotten unlock codes from them before . You just have to be on contract w them call customer service and ask... tell them your going over seas and you need your phone ! I think you are allowed an unlock code every six months
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^also your account needs to be in good standing for the las 90 days

Lawful123 said:
Nice.
Ask a question, find the answer yourself, and dont post the answer to help anybody else out. Is this what XDA is comming to?
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The person I responded to answered the question. I didn't know that iPhones used micro sims.

Don_Perrignon said:
The person I responded to answered the question. I didn't know that iPhones used micro sims.
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Just hit the thanks button if I helped
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im traveling soon SIM Card question

Hi guys,
im new to this forum and so far im liking it... anyways back to the point; ill be going to Europe soon and my T-Mobile S3 not rooted, so im wondering if i take my phone overseas and put in a SIM card over there will it work or be blocked.
Thanks.

You need to call T-Mobile and tell them you are going to Europe-town and ask for an unlock code
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Android_Monsters said:
You need to call T-Mobile and tell them you are going to Europe-town and ask for an unlock code
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And if i root the phone?

I just called them two days ago, and I am waiting for an email with the code. Was told that it could take up to 14 days.
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thatbimmerkid said:
And if i root the phone?
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That's an HTC thing of rooting and getting sim unlock at the same time. Rooting this will only root.
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Don_Perrignon said:
That's an HTC thing of rooting and getting sim unlock at the same time. Rooting this will only root.
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Thanks for all the input!

Reji007 said:
I just called them two days ago, and I am waiting for an email with the code. Was told that it could take up to 14 days.
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The last few time I've called tmo for my phones and my friends', it takes less than 24 hrs for them tk send it. You can request one unlock code every 90 days.

tengtengvn said:
The last few time I've called tmo for my phones and my friends', it takes less than 24 hrs for them tk send it. You can request one unlock code every 90 days.
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Why would you need more than one unlock code?
Does the phone re-lock after a while?
I'm kinda surprised with all the stuff that goes on here that SIM unlocking can't be done without calling t-mobile or buying from ebay.

five40 said:
Why would you need more than one unlock code?
Does the phone re-lock after a while?
I'm kinda surprised with all the stuff that goes on here that SIM unlocking can't be done without calling t-mobile or buying from ebay.
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Unlocked phones are easier to sale. I don't keep my phone more than 6 months. Plus when I get the warranty or insurance replacement phones, I need to unlock those.

tengtengvn said:
Unlocked phones are easier to sale. I don't keep my phone more than 6 months. Plus when I get the warranty or insurance replacement phones, I need to unlock those.
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Ok you mean a code for another phone?
I thought it was for the same device.

Network restricted/Phone not allowed MM#6

lol idk how or why my phone got this message now =.=
been using it for ~2-3 months and everything is good
if anyone know how to fix this, please tell me
i even asked a technician from my carrier to register my imei too but so far not working..
imei is still intact btw.
mm6 = phone is reported as lost or stolen
it can also mean that network was locked by carrier
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currently using an extra S3 i have ;p

Take proof of purchase to your carrier store and get it taken off stolen phones list.
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diablo009 said:
Take proof of purchase to your carrier store and get it taken off stolen phones list.
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lol wish i could find that proof.
beside this phone was given to me by my uncle...

If he got it in any store, even his credit card statement should suffice.
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diablo009 said:
If he got it in any store, even his credit card statement should suffice.
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alright thanks, i'll try that out
prefer white s3 over pebble blue anyway ;p

need help with locked phone

My wife lost her phone about a month ago and got a new one through insurence.while we wer moving we found her old note 2.i started using it and tmobile locked the phone.ive rooted it and romed it and cant seem to get it unlocked.i took a shoot at getting one of the unlock codes from a web site but it was a scam just like i thought it would be.what do i need to do to get it unlocked.ive also tried by inputing the *#---------- but from what ive seen everbody has a 4th option and i cant ever get it to come up.any thoughts on how to get this done

I think u have to downgrade to another version...but thats all I know...
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"Where you think she at when she ain't with you?"...

will not for T-Mobile again unless they unblock it u can unlock it for another GSM. Carrier but will not work for T-Mobile not matter what as it is THE IMEI WHICH IS BLOCKED NOT YOUR PHONE BEING LOCKED.
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Both are correct. Downgrade then unlock then get aprepaid company
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kintwofan said:
Both are correct. Downgrade then unlock then get aprepaid company
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Won't work if it's blacklisted. All gsm carriers in the u.s share blacklists now.
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GN2Rabbit said:
Won't work if it's blacklisted. All gsm carriers in the u.s share blacklists now.
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Can you link this. My understanding is att and t mobile will be with others soon. I see people all the time do this
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kintwofan said:
Can you link this. My understanding is att and t mobile will be with others soon. I see people all the time do this
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http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/2220
Here is the member list. Also these blacklists will soon apply to resellers. I had a rep from at&t and t-mobile confirm that.
http://www.ctia.org/membership/ctia_members/
Soon blacklisted phones will be paperweights.
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my suggestion is to change the imei its illegal but **** it you having a beast device
if anything message me i cant talk about that in thread

GN2Rabbit said:
http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/2220
Here is the member list. Also these blacklists will soon apply to resellers. I had a rep from at&t and t-mobile confirm that.
http://www.ctia.org/membership/ctia_members/
Soon blacklisted phones will be paperweights.
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This confirms exactly what I was saying. I know is coming, but it's not here yet. So for the time being the op can use the phone on prepay. For how long who knows.
To the guy above me. Please delete your comment. You can't discuss our recommend illegal activity on xda. That kind of thing can get xda in trouble and get this thread locked quickly.
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kintwofan said:
This confirms exactly what I was saying. I know is coming, but it's not here yet. So for the time being the op can use the phone on prepay. For how long who knows.
To the guy above me. Please delete your comment. You can't discuss our recommend illegal activity on xda. That kind of thing can get xda in trouble and get this thread locked quickly.
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+1

deeznutz1977 said:
+1
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Deeznutz you're every where my man
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kintwofan said:
Deeznutz you're every where my man
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And you kind sir
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kintwofan said:
This confirms exactly what I was saying. I know is coming, but it's not here yet. So for the time being the op can use the phone on prepay. For how long who knows.
To the guy above me. Please delete your comment. You can't discuss our recommend illegal activity on xda. That kind of thing can get xda in trouble and get this thread locked quickly.
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I called simplemobile and they said that soon they'll be checking phones against the black list. They'll do it on activation of service. They'll be doing it within 6 months. So enjoy it while it lasts.
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GN2Rabbit said:
I called simplemobile and they said that soon they'll be checking phones against the black list. They'll do it on activation of service. They'll be doing it within 6 months. So enjoy it while it lasts.
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Sure....I called too and they said as compensation if your phone ends up blocked they'll give you a new note 4 in place of it.
By the way my point still stands, for this minute he can use it on prepaid. Oh and based on what you just said
"They'll do it on activation of service."
If is activated now he'll be good when they make the switch. I'm not sure where you're trying to go with the besides start a fight you're losing and looking stupid doing at the same time.
And for the record I have at mobile account with an active note I was just trying to help the OP my start a fight not sure why you even jumped in
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kintwofan said:
Sure....I called too and they said as compensation if your phone ends up blocked they'll give you a new note 4 in place of it.
By the way my point still stands, for this minute he can use it on prepaid. Oh and based on what you just said
"They'll do it on activation of service."
If is activated now he'll be good when they make the switch. I'm not sure where you're trying to go with the besides start a fight you're losing and looking stupid doing at the same time.
And for the record I have at mobile account with an active note I was just trying to help the OP my start a fight not sure why you even jumped in
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Don't know. But it won't be an option for long. That is why I chimed in. We all knew it wouldn't last. For now yes it'll work. But after they enforce the black list who knows.
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