Jan 09, 2016 in this video i show you how to request free unlock code from AT&T network operator in USA. I have bought this phone off internet and it came locked, i tried this method and it worked for me.
Do you own an AT&T smartphone but you would rather have service with another carrier? You can do so in most cases, as AT&T is usually happy providing their customers with instructions on how to unlock their phone if requested. AT&T will also help anyone who isn’t a customer unlock a phone in most cases. However, non-customers may have to pay a small fee for this service, as stated in the company’s fine print.
Read on to learn how to unlock your smartphone or tablet from the AT&T network. You can learn what devices can be unlocked, what information you will need to do it, and how you can unlock your device for military and international use.
Unlocking an AT&T Phone
Consumers who want to unlock their AT&T phone to use on the T-Mobile network should generally have no problem doing so. AT&T and T-Mobile both run their networks on the same GSM technology, so when your phone becomes unlocked, you will just put your new SIM card from T-Mobile in to get the phone running. T-Mobile and AT&T both use Band 4 with their LTE service, so any 4G LTE devices will usually be able to access the network without any problem.
Verizon currently uses the CDMA standard, not GSM. But you might still be able to use a 4G LTE device from AT&T on Verizon’s LTE network since they are both running on the same spectrum. The LTE data should operate with no issue. Unfortunately, you will probably not be able to text, make calls, or access data when you try to use Verizon’s 3G services.
Sprint, who is also a CDMA carrier, runs their LTE network using a different band of spectrum than AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. But they may accept certain AT&T phones and tablets on their cell phone plans. Check with them first before proceeding.
If you are satisfied with the coverage that AT&T provides and are searching for a less expensive or prepaid plan, try taking your unlocked device to an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) of the carriers.
Steps to Unlocking Your AT&T Phone
The device that you wish to have unlocked must not be associated with any fraudulent activity, including it being reported stolen or lost.
Any device that was bought with a two-year service plan with a subsidy will need to be completely paid off with your bill in good standing. You must not owe anything on the plan or on the phone in question in order to unlock it.
Any plan that was bought in installments with the AT&T Next early upgrade plan will need to be paid off in full with no payments due for that device.
If you have upgraded to a new phone and are trying to unlock your old one, you will have to wait for a 14-day period before the company will grant you an unlock.
Anyone who is on a postpaid plan will have to have an account that has been in good standing and active for a minimum of 60 days. A prepaid device or a GoPhone plan will have to have been active for a minimum of six months before it can be unlocked.
How To Unlock an AT&T Phone by IMEI
You can also use the tool below to unlock your AT&T phone using the IMEI code through our partner, DoctorSIM.
What To Know When You Request An Unlock
If you are a customer with an AT&T account, you can request an unlock by using your “my AT&T account”, or by applying for an unlock via the AT&T website. You will need to have the below information ready when you wish to apply. Go to att.com/deviceunlock and pull up the “Device Unlock Request Form”. Fill this form out and submit it through either the website or your account. While you will get a confirmation email almost immediately that they have received your request, please expect the actual instructions to unlock your phone to arrive in about two business days.
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What You Will Need
- The account holder’s name
- The account number of the device you wish to unlock
- The MEID or IMEI of the device. This can be found under the battery cover or possibly on the back of the device, which is the case for many iPhones. If you cannot find this number, use the device to dial *#06#. This number will be 14 or 15 digits long and will show on your screen after you have dialed and pressed Send or Call.
- The phone number used on the device
- Deployment papers if you are trying to unlock a phone or tablet for military deployment
Non-Customers and Military Personnel
T-Mobile will make an exception for active military members, as long as the account is in good standing and has no overdue bills associated with it. You will also need to provide verification of your upcoming deployment. AT&T may have limits on the number of unlocks for each account holder.
Anyone who owns an AT&T device but is not a current AT&T customer may also ask for an unlock code, as long as the phone itself has not been reported stolen or lost.
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One of the biggest problems faced by Samsung phone users is finding their SIM locked to a specific network. This is something that is beneficial for individual networks as it permits them to provide subsidized commercial services to their customers. On the other hand, it tends to be a bad news for the users, as they cannot get any assurance whether a new SIM card will work on their phone or not. In most of the cases, the phone is locked if you bought it from wireless network provider, such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint.
To unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone, you have to provide the correct unlock code once you inserted new SIM card. In this article, I will introduce 3 different ways to get the phone unlocked.
Part 1: How to Unlock Samsung Phone SIM Card for Free
To get the maximum benefit from its paying customer, each network operator tries its best to utilize the most sophisticated encryption technology to protect the phone being used with other service providers. To unlock a phone from a specific carrier, the most secure way is to submit a support ticket asking for a unlock pin. If you are qualified to such a request, then they will send the code to you within 4 business days. If you got the code from them, it is a legit code for 100% sure. Here are the unlokcing policy for Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, please check it accordingly.
The fact is that it will be very hard to receive unlocking code from the carrier because they have very strict policy towards such behavior. So if the carrier refused to offer the code, then keep reading and follow the suggestions in below.
Part 2: How to SIM Unlock Samsung Phone from Online Website
When you enter the keyword in search engines, you will find a lot of online websites offering SIM unlocking services. Unlike the method mentioned above, which knows how to generate the right code for each phone, those services are using computer programs to guess out the right code.
The whole process is like this: you have to select the phone mode and wireless carrier first. Then input IMEI number of the phone. The website will lead you to a new page, which tells you the phone can be unlocked or not. If the answer is Yes, you have to pay around 30 USD to get the unlock code. You can’ tell the code is correct or not. So I did a test with 3 websites and all of the codes failed to work on my Galaxy S6. You should be very careful if you chose to purchase such a service.
Part 3: How to SIM Unlock Samsung Phone with Unlocking Software
The third way is using SIM unlocking software. This is much secure and the whole process is under your control. One of the most effective software is called Android SIM Unlock, which comes with some attractive features like simple unlocking process with permanent results. It supports more than 400 Samsung devices and possibility operates in more than 60 countries. In addition, there is no damage to the data stored on your phone. With this desktop software, you can simply unlock your Samsung phone just within 10 minutes. Here is the step-by-step guide on how to unlock Samsung phone sim card with this software.
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Step 1 Download and Install Android SIM Unlock
Initially, you will have to download the desktop software to a Windows computer. The Mac version is still under development. Then, install the program on the computer and open it. Click 'More Tools' on left sidebar and select 'Android SIM Unlock'.
Step 2 Connect Samsung Galaxy Phone to Computer
Once the installation is completed, you will have to connect Samsung phone to the computer through USB. In here, you should make sure USB Debugging is enabled. It is better to check the battery is more than 20% before clicking the 'Unlock' button to allow the software analyzing the phone.
Step 3 Follow On-screen Instructions to Unlock Samsung Galaxy Phone
For Samsung Galaxy S3 to S7, you have to root the phone first due to the new technology restrictions, which will dramatically increase the success rate. Once the phone was recognized by the program, click 'Unlock' button to start the unlocking process. The Samsung Galaxy phone will be unlocked in a few minutes.
For other Samsung devices, there is no need to root the phone. Once the phone being detected, click 'Next' button. Then there are detailed instructions on the screen telling you how to do next.
Now, open the dial app on the phone and type *#0808# or ##3424# or #9090#. One of them should work for the phone. The phone will be prompted to new screen after inputting the code. The option is different for different modes. Please choose DM + MODEM + ADB or UART[*] or CDMA MODEM on the phone. Finally, click on 'Unlock' button to begin the unlocking service.
This desktop software works by analyzing the locking methodology on the SIM Card and will select the suitable method to unlock Android phone or tablet after analyzing the device. Just wait for some time for the software to complete the unlocking process successfully. If you wish to check whether the unlocking has been successfully completed, you can do this by inserting a SIM from a different carrier to find whether the phone accepts the new SIM.
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