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is my T68 really unlocked? |
silvasonic
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after doing the ">*<<*<*" key combination i was able to access a hidden "service" menu. option 1 is "service info" and then option 2 within that menu is "simlock." ok, here's what i'm getting:
network (locked icon) 1
network subset (open icon) 1
service provider (open icon) 1
corporate (open icon) 1
can you guys tell if my phone will be able to use a SIM card from another operator? this is an Ericsson T68 AT&T branded phone, but i bought it online on ebay and the seller sold it as completely UNLOCKED. what do you guys think? |
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Cytech
Joined: Feb 19, 2002
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if the lock for "network" is locked it means it's locked to a network provider... and since it's a AT&T branded phone it's most likely locked to AT&T  contact AT&T if you want to have it unlocked (for a small charge) |
silvasonic
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i just can't believe it. this guy sold me the phone as "completely unlocked" for something around US$150 a couple of weeks ago on ebay.
i wanted to use the phone with a GSM operator in buenos aires, argentina (my company is transfering me there later next month). ok, would AT&T unlock the phone for me even if i'm not a subscriber to their services here in the US? |
Cytech
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don't know... but you don't loose anything buy asking them  just tell them that you have bought it second hand.
you should always be careful when buying on ebay... |
silvasonic
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tks for the quick replies cytech! i'm e-mailing the ebay guy right now, but i'm also gonna try calling AT&T just in case. you never know, right? also, as a last resort, can i have the phone unlocked using another alternative/method? |
silvasonic
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i'm out of luck with AT&T. it seemed like the guy didn't even want to hear about unlocking a phone. i was told that their phones cannot be unlock under any circumstances whatsoever and that they don't provide customer support to "second hand" phones and/or accessories. |
Jowi
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On 2003-08-10 19:25:58, silvasonic wrote:
network (locked icon) 1
network subset (open icon) 1
service provider (open icon) 1
corporate (open icon) 1
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what's value of the number? all of my icon is opened (which is an openlined phone) & all of them has number 5 on it? what's the value of the number? |
Cytech
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the number next to the icon tells you how many tries you have left of locking/unlocking (= entering the right code).... |
silvasonic
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i guess there's only one try left on mine then. i'm still waiting to hear back from the guy i bought the phone from on ebay, but i'm begining to feel a little ripped off. i just tired that same key combination on my wife's T300 (T-Mobile / USA) and she has 15 tries left on all the settings.
is there a way of unlocking my phone without having to buy a data cable or taking/shiping the phone somewhere? or, is there a way to find out what the AT&T code is to unlock it for good? |
silvasonic
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i unlocked my wife's T300 /T-Mobile USA today. i just e-mailed them and received the instructions as follows:
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for contacting the T-Mobile Offline SIM Unlock Department. Below
you will find the instructions and any unlock codes needed for unlocking the
device(s.)
Offline SIM Unlock Department
Instructions for Ericsson T Series
IMEI 350427712332197= Unlock Code 10144122
NOTE: If you receive an error message while performing the instructions
below, stop. Please be aware that if an excessive amount of incorrect
attempts are made, the phone will be permanently locked. Verify the IMEI by
pressing *#06# and submit a new request.
1. Press LEFT (joystick or arrow)
2. Press * (star) twice
3. Press LEFT (joystick or arrow), phone should display "Personalized
with MNCx" (x could be 2 or 3, it does not matter)
4. Press YES, phone should then display the "Personalize" menu with
"Network" highlighted
5. Press YES, phone should then display "Enter NCK"
6. Enter the unlock code
7. Press YES, phone should display "Network Unlocked," if completed
correctly
8. You may need to turn the phone off and on to search for the network
If you have any further comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact us anytime.
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Sincerely,
Ralph
SIM Unlock Specialist |
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Posted: 2003-08-10 19:25
