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Tagged with sim-locked or sim-unlocking
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Need security pattern to unlock my new blu tablet
I received a brand new BLU tablet and someone has already put a security pattern on it to unlock it. How do I unlock it?
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My Samsung A03s network is locked! How do i unlock network for any sim carrier?
My location now is in Africa and my phone is manufactured in America and it's an American version Samsung A03s. How do I unlock it?
I've tried many online mobile unlock sites but they don't work.
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locked from "find my device" cannot open Nokia C 110 [duplicate]
I have a new phone (Nokia C110), but it's locked from Google's "Find My Device". I locked it because I lost the phone, then I recovered it. I tried my "Find my device" password, ...
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Locked out - Changing PIN via TWRP recovery when disk is already decrypted
I have a rather unusual scenario for which I need your help. I am running an OP9 Pro with Nameless ROM A13 and Microsoft Intune forced me to set a 8-digit PIN. After the last update however, Nameless ...
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Flashing TWRP.img on Xiaomi Mi A3 to root the device does not work
Working on Ubuntu 20.04. I want to root my device to uninstall some apps (.apk) and possibly also install Ubuntu Touch. I want to uninstall almost all Google apps because I don't have a Google account ...
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Customized text on SIM pin unlock screen?
It happens to me occasionally to forget phone somewhere, usually when working on the field, so I have custom text displayed on LOCK SCREEN " If you find me, please call ". And it is super ...
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How can I unlock a carrier locked Android phone?
Is there a way to unlock a Samsung phone locked to a carrier without contacting the carrier for its unlock code?
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How does carrier/network lock work? How is it implemented?
I feel like I should have been able to find the answer to this, maybe I'm distracted or something, but does anyone know how carrier/network/sim lock actually works and if there are any workarounds? ...
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Skip the "Unlock sim" window when booting
I use Keepass2Android to store my password, credentials and other sensitive information. For me it makes sense to use use it to store the PIN of my SIM card as well, so that I don't have to remember ...
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Gabb Plus sim card locked [closed]
My Gabb phone's sim card got locked. It's my only phone, so I can't call or text any number. I don't know my PUK code, which it requires to unlock. How would I unlock it?
Thanks in advance.
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What are the various ways an Android phone can be locked?
I ask this question because the confusing terminology of different types of "locked" and "unlocked" like rooted and not rooted, Sim-locking, FRP locks, lock screens, ADB active ...
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What is the difference between "Network Unlock Code" and "SIM Unlock PIN"? [closed]
I bought an unlock code because my phone was asking for it (Enter PIN Code). I got the code and it does not work. It actually only allows me to enter 4 digits.
Now, these guys are telling me that the ...
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How can I tell if an Android device is locked to a specific carrier?
I want to know if an Android tablet is specific to a cellular carrier (T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.). The particular one I have in my hand now is a Samsung Galaxy Tab A, but I have multiple types of ...
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Blocked SIM card and getting asked for PUK on Lineage OS 17.1
I installed Lineage OS 17.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S3. Everything worked just fine until I put in my SIM card. The first thing which happened after booting was getting directly asked for the PUK code ...
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Is SIM network unlocking using app normal if phone simply expects a code?
I bought a rare version of Galaxy S10 which was out-of-stock in my country so the distributor got it for me from another country. But by mistake the phone is locked to original network operator in the ...
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unlocked device vs. unlocked bootloader
I've always thought that if a device is unlocked it means that it works
with different carriers. If the device bootloader is unlocked, then does
this mean the device will automatically work with ...
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Will flashing a custom ROM relock me with SIM carrier?
I got a Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P, Sprint) running stock Android 6.0.1. As it comes, it's a CDMA phone, but I got it unlocked at a phone repair shop to use GSM and it has been working fine, but it ...
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adb sideload does not transfer data
Just to clarify, it's my first time trying to unlock and root my phone, so I'm not very knowledgeable in this matter.
I basically followed the steps to unlock the bootloader.
Everything worked ...
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How to prove that the bootloader of a device is unlockable when it currently shows as locked?
A newly bought Pixel device from a random seller can switch between carriers but the bootloader shows as locked.
Are all pixel devices' bootloaders locked by default? And how to show that it is ...
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Unlock Xiaomi without USB debugging
I'm currently having problems unlocking my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. I've tried hard resetting it through the old volume down (or up) + power but it always ends up showing "No command", no matter ...
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Samsung Tab A7 Lite Model Number Suffix Meaning
What do the suffix numbers on Samsung Tablets (and possibly phones) mean.
I ask because I work at a prepaid cell phone retailer. We carry the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. The model number is SM-T227U.
I had ...
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How to remove No SIM found notification (Android 7.1.1 Nougat) [duplicate]
I bought a new phone with Android 7.1.1 Nougat unlocked from Verizon. Since I bought it unlocked, I get a notification that says
No SIM found, Tap for more information.
It really irritates me ...
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Network unlock code not working
I have bought a used Motorola Defy (MB525), rooted, running CyanogenMod 9 (ICS 4.0.4).
It is locked to work with only a specific carrier. I bought an unlock code, and unaware to this the previous ...
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Samsung phones bootloader unlock
I have a samsung tablet gt-n8000 and I want to flash a custom rom . Should I first unlock the bootloader? if yes , how to do that ? fastboot commands does not work anyway on my tablet so I can not ...
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How to unlock Samsung Galaxy Note 4 from Verizon?
I bought Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on eBay. It's a Verizon phone. The description said clean IMEI and not blacklisted per Swappa.
I was trying to get it on my Cricket account which is a GSM carrier, but ...
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how to bypass screen lock password on Ira Comet (2012 model)?
How do I bypass screen-lock password on Ira Comet (2012 model)? From Wishtel. No specific tutorials on this model online.
In trying to hard reset:--
I cannot get into recovery mode, I mean, not all ...
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Network unlock a never-activated phone
I currently have a Motorola Moto G6 Play that was originally purchased 3 years ago from Virgin Mobile USA (which doesn't exist anymore), and was never activated. Interested in getting it network-...
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How can I check whether my phone is network locked (Samsung GALAXY S3)?
I have a Samsung GALAXY S3 with a rooted Android 4.1.2. My network provider is AT&T.
I tried dialing *#7465625# but it doesn't work:
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How to unlock a Photon Q with an MSL code?
I'm having a strange issue with a Motorola Photon Q. The Photon Q is carrier locked to Sprint but has long since been paid off. I have the IMEI and the MSL code to unlock the device to use with other ...
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Samsung I9300 - Network unlock fails
I recently flashed a custom ROM on my Samsung I9300. Everything is working fine, except I have to enter a 'SIM network unlock PIN'. I assume, that this is not the usual 4-digit PIN code. If I enter ...
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Possible to change SIM card PUK on Android device?
On my Samsung Galaxy SIII, one can go to Settings -> More -> Security -> SIM card lock -> Set up SIM card lock -> Change SIM PIN to change the default PIN that came with the SIM card. ...
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Galaxy S5 after System Update is asking for SIM Network Unlock PIN
I recently purchased a Galaxy S5 on http://amazon.co.uk. This was a well deserved upgrade from a galaxy S2.
When I got the phone I powered it on with my Vodafone Spain SIM card and it worked ...
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Will my phone (carrier unlocked but initially locked to verizon) get locked after Kitkat update?
I've bought Motorola Droid Razr M from eBay. It is locked with Verizon by default, so seller unlocked device for me and it is working fine. It comes with Jelly bean 4.1.2 and I found that Kitkat ...
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Which IMEI number should I use to unlock my Motorola DROID 2 Global (A956): IMEI or IMEI SV?
I recently bought an unlock code to unlock a Motorola DROID 2 Global which was locked to the Verizon Wireless network.
Navigating to the About phone section: Menu -> Settings -> About Phone ->...
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How can you find which carrier a LG D803 is locked to?
I bought a LG D803 and it came locked to an unknown carrier. All the unlock services require the information of which carrier the phone is locked to give me an unlock code. So, how can I find that out?...
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Unlock lg ls777
I have a boost mobile lg stylo 3 that i want to unlock to use on the T-Mobile network. What are the steps to unlock it from boost to be usable on another network?
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How to get Huawei Product ID without stock ROM?
I have Lineage as opposed to the stock ROM, so putting:
*#*#1357946#*#*
does not work for me.
Recommended on alternate posts were downloading a program called "Huawei Product ID Generator", but ...
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How to safely upgrade unlocked phone?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 from Virgin Mobile that was SIM unlocked and I'm now using Mint. I was prompted for an update by Samsung and it relocked my phone, I had to contact Virgin Mobile to unlock ...
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Any way to unlock T-Mobile ZTE V768?
A friend of mine purchased a ZTE V768 Concord from ZTE. It was not under any contract, but it is still locked to use any foreign SIM-card anyways.
We are far away from the US, so is there any way to ...
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How do you SIM-unlock the SGH-I317 (AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 2) on Jelly Bean 4.1.2?
I have looked all over the internet, and a lot of the download links and information has gone stale, or is incorrect. I wanted to standardize it here for other people.
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Do unlocked phones get re-opened at the factory?
This question is so borderline, I hesitate to ask it but will anyways. I recently received a new phone from a reputable online retailer, but when I opened the box there appeared to be a fingerprint ...
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Where are the SIM Lock settings stored on an Android phone?
After getting more involved with the "aftermarket" community, I have this question that's been on my mind for a while now. Since rooting and flashing a custom ROM on an Android phone doesn't give one ...
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Is it possible to unlock my Samsung Galaxy 3(GT-i5801)?
I moved to another country and absent-mindedly bought a SIM card for my GT-i5801 (from Orange UK) Now it's asking for a network lock code. I have searched the net and everything points to me going to ...
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how to solve Network not found problem in Samsung Galaxy s2?
I have UK based Samsung Galaxy s2 gt-i9100 and i was using since last 2 years without any problem in india but suddenly i found it says network problem so how to solve this ?
model number - Gt-I9100
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Does rooting an android phone effectively also unlock it from network [duplicate]
If you root an android phone does this also unlock it from a network?
I.e. say you had a moto g locked to the vodafone network, and then you rooted the phone, would it then be unlocked from vodafone?
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How to unlock an LG mp260?
How do I unlock and root an LG MP260? My LG v30 was stolen and I am trying to use an older phone from Metro PCS on my T-Mobile account until I can replace it.
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Will resetting my unlocked phone to factory settings lock it again?
I have an unlocked G1 that is freaking out on me in various ways. If I "restore factory settings" am I going to wind up locking it?
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Is a device Unlock Code required when changing providers?
So... I just switched from AT&T to Cricket Wireless. They gave me a new SIM, and AT&T gave me an Unlock Code. I have an Android Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket S2.
I use Cricket Wireless.
I put in ...
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Do custom ROMs like CyanogenMod modify your bootloader?
Does a custom ROM like CyanogenMod come with their own bootloader or does it just overwrite the /boot kernel and /system? Does the bootloader take responsibility to lock your SIM card on a carrier?
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Network SIM unlock code not working
I paid to get an unlock code for my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 locked to AT&T. I have tried to enter the unlock code given when the phone boots with my other carrier SIM card inserted, but ...
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