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[Q] what's meant by unlocking the phone ??

what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????

mosta_9741 said:
what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????
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Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks. Eg. If you got a phone off at&t but want to use verizon network then unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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gmaster1 said:
Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks.
unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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so how shall i unlock it?????

There are apps on the market and also guides on you tube just look a little and you can fond anything between YouTube and Google
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mosta_9741 said:
so how shall i unlock it?????
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First you need a sim from another network provider. Once you have it put it in then enter the pin you got given. Its now unlocked. Lastly some networks do work with others so to check if you have an unlocked network already go into call settings and network service (may be called something different on your phone depending on current network) unlocked networks appear with a home sign/any sign that isnt a red cross (again depending on network) or go to a place that unlocks phones. Simplez.
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The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..

Tyfighter said:
The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..
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The pin will come on the paper the sim comes with. If you buy it off a contract it will be unlocked for you as long as you only use the network providers sim that you got the contract off.
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Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.

Tyfighter said:
Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.
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You might (only might) get the pin off them. There should be a default pin set for every sim at the start. All sims coming from the same mobile network provider have one pin.
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AT&T Unlock Code

Hello everyone,
I just received an unlock code from AT&T and it stats to power off the Samsung S3, insert a non AT&T sim card which I did (used a t-mobile) and input the pass code when prompt. I was never prompt to put in the unlock passcode.
I did noticed I had two signal arrows and a voicemail from t-mobile and the APN was already filled out with t-Mobiles network info.
I am not trying to use t-mobile, just want to unlock it so I can sell it.
Is my phone already unlocked?

Sounds like it

yup
yup...your unlocked now.

Is there a way to find out for sure?

Yes If it is not giving an invalid sim error then it is already unlocked

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SanFranGiants said:
Is there a way to find out for sure?
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try making a call with that non att sim card you entered.

cwhitney24 said:
try making a call with that non att sim card you entered.
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I tried but was prompt by t-mobile to go through some setup steps so I just ended the call.

Did you buy the phone new?

I bought the phone off someone but he never used it so its new per the guy I bought it from.

[Q] Is Sprint Galaxy S6 domestic SIM unlockable?

According to Sprint unlock policy, it says "For domestic SIM unlockable devices launched after February 2015, Sprint will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible." Does anyone know if Sprint Galaxy S6 phones are domestic SIM unlockable?
Thanks,
RJ

I'd like to know as well... and maybe a more pertinent question, does it even have a sim slot on sprint?

Yes. Just got mine today. And does have sim card.

can it be used with a AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card?
Did you try to use a SIM card from a different carrier to see if it worked or not?

I have not as I do not have any others to try.

If we pay full price for it will the phone be unlocked? I have simple mobile so I need an unlocked version and I couldn't figur out how to get it from t mobile that way. Also Verizon is unlocked but seems like Verizon messed with the software ruining some things so I'd rather avoid them.
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Unlocked Sprint S6
Hello Im new to the site but i can tell you yes you can unlock the sprint s6 for GSM !!!
I just unlocked one two days ago with the help of one of your Members . He's a genius you should check out his site and its legit its a remote unlock app . He goes by IDONE here tell him Bud27 sent you . Trust me you will be glad you did
Bud 27

I don't believe the Sprint s6 has a domestic gsm unlock
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Sprint unlock
Do you own one ? If so .... What would you pay to unlock it domesticly and global . I will donate all the money to the developer .
Let Me know and yes it's. Bet ! Bud27

Idoneapps dot com . He can help

abdel12345 said:
If we pay full price for it will the phone be unlocked? I have simple mobile so I need an unlocked version and I couldn't figur out how to get it from t mobile that way. Also Verizon is unlocked but seems like Verizon messed with the software ruining some things so I'd rather avoid them.
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Typically the best way to get an "Unlocked" version is straight through the manufacturer or looking for a g920F on amazon. The phones sold by carriers are specifically designed for their networks, so compatibility may not be what you need. Usually the Factory Unlocked variants (Model Fs) have more radios in them and are compatible with more networks.

kunrj said:
According to Sprint unlock policy, it says "For domestic SIM unlockable devices launched after February 2015, Sprint will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible." Does anyone know if Sprint Galaxy S6 phones are domestic SIM unlockable?
Thanks,
RJ
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Did you ever get this unlocked?

ali.f.shaban said:
Idoneapps dot com . He can help
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This app first of all only unlocks it for overseas so if you're trying to unlock it domestically you're beat. I already got the apps online and unlocked it for overseas and its pretty useless domestically. Sprint will unlock it but make sure they do it right. It isn't the msl that does nothing to unlock your phone. TRust me I worked for them before

Another Success
I put in an order with idone, and he successfully domestic unlocked my phone. It Works

I got data and text working on a sm-g920r7 which is very close to the Sprint model but calls still don't work, any advice?

kunrj said:
According to Sprint unlock policy, it says "For domestic SIM unlockable devices launched after February 2015, Sprint will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible." Does anyone know if Sprint Galaxy S6 phones are domestic SIM unlockable?
Thanks,
RJ
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Sm-g920p unlocked by stifilz. Hes on ths site. I used him. I have tmo servc but as of yet cnt send mms

will a sprint galaxy take a sim card from a tmobile galaxy, i cracked the screen on my tmobile, and have a sprint galaxy.

I just called Sprint this morning to domestically Sim Unlock phone and they did it right away and I am using my tmobile sim card now.

daviderickson said:
I'd like to know as well... and maybe a more pertinent question, does it even have a sim slot on sprint?
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It does on the right side of the device.
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osirus1977 said:
I just called Sprint this morning to domestically Sim Unlock phone and they did it right away and I am using my tmobile sim card now.
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Yep, they have to unlock your device once your contract is up.

Sprint phones are SIM unlock able, I got mine unlocked from sprint as the contract was up and I moved to another provider.
Also, for those who have their SIM's unlocked, you will need the MSL to actually get non-sprint LTE working on your phone. You can get that from sprint or you need to root your phone to get the MSL (search threads here on XDA, I cannot post links yet).
Once you have MSL, you need to go into sprint data programming to enable to the LTE bands for the phone to get non-sprint LTE, i had to search a lot before I could get it working:
key in ##DATA# on your dialpad
click on EDIT, type in your MSL
Go to LTE, band priority, make 2, 5, 15 as your first three bands, the rest can be anything
disable the sprint bands band 25, band 26, band 41 by clicking on each of those options under LTE and uncheck the enable box
Now go back
Choose eHRPD and and disable it, phone should automatically reboot and you have AT&T LTE bands available to you
Link for the above video can be found on youtube by searching for Spring galaxy S7 enable lte bands (can't post link as I don't have rights yet)

can an unlocked phone just swap sims from another carrier?

Actually this is a two part question.
1. I called sprint to see if i can get my phone unlocked so that I could test it on another carrier. At first they refused, then they said ok and gave me the MSL # for the phone. Is that all that is needed if i wanted to go to t-mobile or some other carrier and switch the phone to them? Can I unlock the phone myself if i have the MSL #?
2. if the phone were unlocked, and I had a sim card from another carrier, could i just swap sim cards and use the phone on the other carrier? Or does the phone have to be activated with the carrier first? I've got a friend with a note 4 from t-mobile and i was hoping i could just pop his sim card into my phone to test my phone out on t-mobiles network. I don't really want to sign up for service unless i know for sure the service is better.
Thanks

merkk said:
Actually this is a two part question.
1. I called sprint to see if i can get my phone unlocked so that I could test it on another carrier. At first they refused, then they said ok and gave me the MSL # for the phone. Is that all that is needed if i wanted to go to t-mobile or some other carrier and switch the phone to them? Can I unlock the phone myself if i have the MSL #?
2. if the phone were unlocked, and I had a sim card from another carrier, could i just swap sim cards and use the phone on the other carrier? Or does the phone have to be activated with the carrier first? I've got a friend with a note 4 from t-mobile and i was hoping i could just pop his sim card into my phone to test my phone out on t-mobiles network. I don't really want to sign up for service unless i know for sure the service is better.
Thanks
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What i know of the MSL code dosen't unlock phones, sprint lies. It just opens up a hidden menu. There's a forum on here that shows how to domestic unlock the Note 4. To answer your second question, yes if it's unlocked you can just put the sim card in and if you did the unlocking right it should get the signal from T-mobile.
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arielovin said:
What i know of the MSL code dosen't unlock phones, sprint lies. It just opens up a hidden menu. There's a forum on here that shows how to domestic unlock the Note 4. To answer your second question, yes if it's unlocked you can just put the sim card in and if you did the unlocking right it should get the signal from T-mobile.
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wow so is sprint support completely incompetent or liars? They told me the MSL code was all that was needed to unlock the phone. and that i would NOT be able to just swap out the sim card to test it - i'd have to actually sign up for service with the other carrier and register/activate my phone under that plan

merkk said:
wow so is sprint support completely incompetent or liars? They told me the MSL code was all that was needed to unlock the phone. and that i would NOT be able to just swap out the sim card to test it - i'd have to actually sign up for service with the other carrier and register/activate my phone under that plan
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They're just liers. They don't want you going to another company. Heres the forum that shows how to domestic unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3119322
[GUIDE] SIM Unlock Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop 5.0.x
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SIM unlock screen not showing on Sprint Samsung Note 4

I have two Sprint Samsung Note 4 phones and switching the carrier from Sprint to Metro PCS. I received the unlock codes from Sprint earlier today, after being on the phone for about an hour,
However, Metro PCS sales reps/techs were unable to complete the unlock process, since SIM unlock screen did not show and they have never worked on Samsung Note 4 before.
Metro PCS reps tried multiples times with metro pcs SIM card, and without SIM card to unlock the both sprint Note 4 phones , but none of the below procedures worked, unlock screen never appeared to insert the code.
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted SIM card in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code, unlock screen did not show.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #4 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code. unlock screen did not show.
Is there another way to enter the code to unlock the note 4 simlock?
We would like to get both Note 4s unlocked and switch to Metro PCS ASAP.
Thanks in advance !!

SNote44 said:
I have two Sprint Samsung Note 4 phones and switching the carrier from Sprint to Metro PCS. I received the unlock codes from Sprint earlier today, after being on the phone for about an hour,
However, Metro PCS sales reps/techs were unable to complete the unlock process, since SIM unlock screen did not show and they have never worked on Samsung Note 4 before.
Metro PCS reps tried multiples times with metro pcs SIM card, and without SIM card to unlock the both sprint Note 4 phones , but none of the below procedures worked, unlock screen never appeared to insert the code.
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted SIM card in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code, unlock screen did not show.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #4 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code. unlock screen did not show.
Is there another way to enter the code to unlock the note 4 simlock?
We would like to get both Note 4s unlocked and switch to Metro PCS ASAP.
Thanks in advance !!
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Might want to call Sprint back..tried to unlock my wife iPhone. Sprint representative told it was unlocked just insert another carrier sim card and you are good to go.. insert T-Mobile sim card, no network. Called back, the phone was never unlocked the original representative didn't do it right.
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KLPFL said:
Might want to call Sprint back..tried to unlock my wife iPhone. Sprint representative told it was unlocked just insert another carrier sim card and you are good to go.. insert T-Mobile sim card, no network. Called back, the phone was never unlocked the original representative didn't do it right.
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I just found out Sprint Samsung Note 4 is Domestic SIM Unlockable and I was given the MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) code , instead of Domestic SIM Unlock (DSU) from the sprint agent.
Also, CDMA device (Sprint is CDMA) can only be used on another CDMA carrier. In the U.S., Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile Metro PCS) use GSM.

SNote44 said:
I just found out Sprint Samsung Note 4 is Domestic SIM Unlockable and I was given the MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) code , instead of Domestic SIM Unlock (DSU) from the sprint agent.
Also, CDMA device (Sprint is CDMA) can only be used on another CDMA carrier. In the U.S., Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile Metro PCS) use GSM.
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If I remember correctly, someone user in here using Sprint N4 on GSM... I might not get the LTE due to the band on the other carrier but if it's unlocked you can use it b/c it does have sim.
go here and put the info and see if it work or not.
http://willmyphonework.net/
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i just input what you listed, it said you can use on MetroPCS but no 4G LTE

SNote44 said:
I just found out Sprint Samsung Note 4 is Domestic SIM Unlockable and I was given the MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) code , instead of Domestic SIM Unlock (DSU) from the sprint agent.
Also, CDMA device (Sprint is CDMA) can only be used on another CDMA carrier. In the U.S., Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile Metro PCS) use GSM.
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This phone works on both cdma and gsm. It has both radios in it. Only thing is Sprint blocks some of the lte bands, so depending on your carrier you won't get lte. Pic below of lte bands.
I use this phone with Cricket(AT&T). I don't know if this phone unlocks with a number. I think there's just code that needs changed in the efs partition and settings in hidden menu. I'm not sure as i just paid Idone unlock app to unlock mine.
If you can't figure it out for free and decide to go the paid app route, I highly suggest idone apps.
Or try this for free: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...print-users-easy-downgrade-to-kitkat-t3471131

I have this phone, apparently sprint says they have "unlocked" it, for domestic use as well (no longer under contract, new device, etc.) but of course there is no UNLOCK screen when I put in a t-mobile or mintsim card only says INVALID SIM. What else does one need to do?
Reset the phone completely?
I was given some code, is that the MSL code?
Shouldn't this somehow be easier?

tivoboy said:
I have this phone, apparently sprint says they have "unlocked" it, for domestic use as well (no longer under contract, new device, etc.) but of course there is no UNLOCK screen when I put in a t-mobile or mintsim card only says INVALID SIM. What else does one need to do?
Reset the phone completely?
I was given some code, is that the MSL code?
Shouldn't this somehow be easier?
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I'm unsure of this because I paid to have mine unlocked.
But in settings, there's "UICC UNLOCK" Try that! With your code.

aaron74 said:
I'm unsure of this because I paid to have mine unlocked.
But in settings, there's "UICC UNLOCK" Try that! With your code.
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thanks, I've tried selecting that and it does nothing and doesn't offer anything where one can input the code?

tivoboy said:
thanks, I've tried selecting that and it does nothing and doesn't offer anything where one can input the code?
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You can try this: dial ##72786# and press YES.
This is from another thread. It will erase your phone, so backup anything important. Put your new sim in and input above code. It'll reprovision your device.

aaron74 said:
You can try this: dial ##72786# and press YES.
This is from another thread. It will erase your phone, so backup anything important. Put your new sim in and input above code. It'll reprovision your device.
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i've tried this , the phone goes to something called SCRTN and then reboots, but everything is still there and it says " are you currently talking with an agent" So, that doesn't really seem to erase everything at all? I've tried it with the sprint sim (deactivated) in and the new t-mobile and or the new mintsim in.

tivoboy said:
i've tried this , the phone goes to something called SCRTN and then reboots, but everything is still there and it says " are you currently talking with an agent" So, that doesn't really seem to erase everything at all? I've tried it with the sprint sim (deactivated) in and the new t-mobile and or the new mintsim in.
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Ok, sorry. I'm stumped. I use mine in USA, and i know USA unlock is harder so i just paid idone.

aaron74 said:
Ok, sorry. I'm stumped. I use mine in USA, and i know USA unlock is harder so i just paid idone.
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thanks It's just SOOO bloody annoying. They SAY it's unlockable, they SAY they will unlock it, its clearly paid off and not under contract (was a cust 10 years 20 if you include work) and i've spent HOURS on the phone, chat, emailing etc. MSL does jack s..t.
does the idophoneapp unlock for DUN and does it open up LTE bands, or is that still a problem too?

tivoboy said:
thanks It's just SOOO bloody annoying. They SAY it's unlockable, they SAY they will unlock it, its clearly paid off and not under contract (was a cust 10 years 20 if you include work) and i've spent HOURS on the phone, chat, emailing etc. MSL does jack s..t.
does the idophoneapp unlock for DUN and does it open up LTE bands, or is that still a problem too?
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If your speaking about using it for gsm service, then NO! The LTE bands is a whole other issue. You'll only get 4g hspa+. There have been many to try getting lte to work including myself, but no luck.
What you mean by dun? I've heard it mentioned, never knew what it stood for. Hot spot tethering i think you mean by that.
Yes it unlocks mobile hotspot. But if you install a custom Rom after, it'll also have to have it in it.
I understand your frustration. I've seen similar post of Sprint customers being locked out. I was never with Sprint, when i bought phone, i just got it unlocked!

Same problem:/
SNote44 said:
I have two Sprint Samsung Note 4 phones and switching the carrier from Sprint to Metro PCS. I received the unlock codes from Sprint earlier today, after being on the phone for about an hour,
However, Metro PCS sales reps/techs were unable to complete the unlock process, since SIM unlock screen did not show and they have never worked on Samsung Note 4 before.
Metro PCS reps tried multiples times with metro pcs SIM card, and without SIM card to unlock the both sprint Note 4 phones , but none of the below procedures worked, unlock screen never appeared to insert the code.
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted SIM card in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code, unlock screen did not show.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #4 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code. unlock screen did not show.
Is there another way to enter the code to unlock the note 4 simlock?
We would like to get both Note 4s unlocked and switch to Metro PCS ASAP.
Thanks in advance !!
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We're you able to figure it out. I'm having the exact same issue, and I can't find how to do it anywhere :crying:

Me too same issue. Gunna try downgrading my bootloader