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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sabwafare2001:
I get only a 3g symbol, with ATT, but get the same speeds as other phones that show an H on ATT network.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] netnerd:
I wish someone make a rom or theme to replace the 3g to h+ or 4g icon.

I think it only show 4g on T-Mobile 42mb network, anything less will just show 3g instead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] amalio357:
Not true, I have been with tmobile post paid for 2 months and i called and simply requested them and i got my unlock codes for my htc mytouch 4g slide and my gs2 at the same time. unlock code came in my email within 24 hours at the same time as well. :))

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the unlocker in the market is for the European versions people....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] meiyijun001:
NSPRO BOX has SGH-T989 MODE?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ravishahuja:
How old was your account? I opened a new account 3 days ago, and i need to travel international. Do you think they will give me an unlock code?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vongola27:
If I get this phone unlocked on a canadian carrier (wind mobile), would i be able to get OTA updates? Or is it only for t-mobile subscribers?

Also, if I root, would there still be OTA updates or at least a way to update via KIES?

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] duongthanhcong:
My phone can't unlock by GS2 unlock from Market!

My phone was roooted!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
OTA is not carrier dependent, I got OTA on my old phone, and my phone is from Tmo USA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Canesfan:
Well I feel like a dumbass. I ordered an unlock code on ebay only to pop in my simple mobile sim & find out it was already unlocked FML. :o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rodolfo7171:
Simple mobile is a division of t-mobile. That's why it worked without unlocking it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Canesfan:
It' didn't work like that on my vibrant, I had to unlock it. :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] senkulpa:
They're not a division of T-Mobile, but an MVNO. They use the same network's bands/settings, that's why you don't need unlock for Simple Mobile.

Off topic, but how is Simple?

Thinking of switching.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thanhdang:
Any T-Mobile phone will work with Simple Mobile sim card, because Simple Mobile uses T-Mobile towers. When you pass the 2GB , Simple Mobile will send you a warning message saying that yiur account is about to be suspended because you consumes a lot of their network resource even though they advertised unlimited talk, text, web. Basically they cap your speed after 2gb of data usage. Then the data speed is slow as hell as well as $40 plan. The 2g is so slow...its good for individual plan. If you enroll 2 or more lines its better go with T-Mobile family plan the first 2 lines unlimited everything fir $49.99 / month unlimited everything. $5 for additional line for 500 minutes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vomer:
is there any site that is offering to unlock the Telus SGS2X?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
same places where they unlock the T989

Telus = Tmobile version

the best places are the mall kiosks, or if you are not afraid then use those on ebay or whatever website

XDA policy, you can't link or advertise any of those online services
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
I think it's more expensive to unlock phones on the Telus network. I know the cheapest T-mo IMEI unlock available is $10. For telus, it's $25 at least.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 513263337:
Where can I unlock the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy SII for $10? Can you PM me the link?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zdnex:
People are going via the same problems with t- mobile unlocked dept

However there is a final solution. Visit Simple mobile .com Their sim card works with the 40 unlimited plan NO UNLOCK NEEDED however, they sell simcard for 12. but u can get it for 1 cent on Amazon. It sims like t mobile is unwilling to unlock this phones at this time even with full price paid for.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Canesfan:
It's alright. I have not noticed any difference from when I was on t-mobile in terms of data speed or cell coverage. Also its $60 even, no tax or nothing. I'm sure t-mobile finds a way to sneak on an extra $10 on to their $49.99 plan. Plus you have to get a 2 year contract.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
T-mobile unlock

crackb50 is a coupon code. Use that on the "parent" website for the t-mobile IMEI ($20). $10 after 50% off. It should work for any t-mobile phone. It worked for my sensation
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] amalio357:
Correct and correct.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 513263337:
Although I got my code already from another channel but wow, you coupon code does work on that unlock website, which brings down the price quite a bit!!!

Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] manekineko:
I thought T-Mobile will just unlock any T-Mobile phone for any customer in good standing if you just ask? Did they stop doing that?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] amalio357:
As long as you have been with them for 40 days yes. I got two at one time (my SGS2& Mytouch 4g Slide) ;-p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] matthewchiu:
i need to know, how to unlock ,any one know it????? please!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Kawaisa:
as long as you've been using the phone on that line, call in and get it unlocked.

Sent using xda premium
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 513263337:
Go to cellunlock DOT net, find the item "T-Mobile USA Samsung" that's priced at $39.99. Use coupon code "android50" to reduce the price to $20. I've searched through 10+ websites that do cellphone unlocking, this is by far the cheapest I can find, if you can't get it free from T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MisterEdF:
OK, maybe I'm dense, :p but can you PM me the website you are referring to.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] phenom43:
Can you PM me the link you are saying about??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] phenom43:
Unlock galaxy s2

Can you PM me the link you are talking about
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] essdiddy:
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and for everyone paying full retail, just ask your dealer to fax in the information to the sim subsidy team. there are only two qualifications for the unlock with full retail...this is direct from the website...

f you paid full retail price for a device, you qualify to have the SIM subsidy unlock code provided if you meet the following requirements:

The device must have been purchased at a T-Mobile retail store or authorized T-Mobile retailer.

The device must be paid for completely. You must be able to fax the proof of purchase to T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Born_Immaculate88:
There is currently NO way to software unlock The T-Mobile Galaxy S II device because it does not contain the same file (nv_data.bin) as the other versions of the Galaxy S II do which have the unlock codes stored in a file on the phone. NONE of the Android market Unlocking applications work in either Pro Mode or the free version. Currently the only ways to unlock are either being a T-Mobile customer and calling customer care, paying full price for the device and getting the unlock code from where ever you purchase your phone, getting a third party to get the unlock code (EX. someone from Craigslist or Ebay) or if you have an NsPro box that can do the unlock. Hope this helps :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] infamouskid:
there is a guy or should i say girl selling on ebay codes.

item=320787638232

unlocks any samsung
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 513263337:
Everyone open your eyes! This is the link:

Go to cellunlock DOT net, find the item "T-Mobile USA Samsung" that's priced at $39.99. Use coupon code "android50" to reduce the price to $20. I've searched through 10+ websites that do cellphone unlocking, this is by far the cheapest I can find, if you can't get it free from T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zsolti256:
Has anyone tried this site? can they be trusted?

Im going ebay instead....

reviews
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thanhdang:
Yes I unlocked many from them.

The galaxy s 2 code was sent to me withing an hour. Very fast
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
Why do you even need to use the $40 USA samsung unlock? Just use the smartphone unlock for $20 and then add the android50/crackb50 like i've said earlier.

Once again people: Use the $20 BB/Smartphone unlock! it should work. I got my code for my sensation in less than an hour. Worked perfectly.

$10 cheaper.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MisterEdF:
Never Mind!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] S_totoro:
Would that also applies to phones purchased from telus? or only Tmobile's samsung galaxy?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
T-Mobile only. You can email that site to see if they have the telus unlock available. The only place i know that unlocks telus by code is from telus directly for $35.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jay_993:
Since I'm using my phone atm can't use the search :p is telus version locked as well?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ijaved:
Hmm i just bought s2 x from telus t989 and unable to unlock sim.. want to use it on wind.. i tried every app from market even the sgs unlock pro 5 bucks one. didnt work. I am wondering if flashing to stock version will get rid of sim lock?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Liquid5n0w:
I unlocked it from a guy on ebay, a friend of mine also used the same buy on ebay and it worked for him too, quick service, works. 25$. I saw a service from a shaddy-ish website for 20$. It was linked from these forums.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Arthur3172:
I also used ebay to unlock my t989 for 23$, took only 10min to get my code.

It works with my att sim but I cant get the 3g to work. Does anybody know how to get the phone to recognize att's 3g?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tenxo:
I can confirm that t-mobile is the way to go to get the unlock codes... I paid full retail, faxed copy of receipt and got codes in 24-48 hrs. I was very inpatient though and called several times after the first day, since some members here said they got theirs from tmo the very next morning so way less than 24hrs.

Its the best way because its free, but next time I would just use ebay or trusted pay sites for the faster unlock cause of the anticipation of just waiting. 10mins to get codes sound well worth it!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
This reply was only 10 replies back.

Flashing with another ROM will not sim unlock your phone.

you need an unlock code. That's the easiest and most popular way to do it. You could bring it into a cellphone shop but I suggest just buying the code and no shaddy cellular store will be touching your phone at all. Happy unlock!

For Future References:

T-Mobile unlock:

Telus Unlock:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Liquid5n0w:
Make a new thread with this, get it stickied.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] samomamo:
Here is the T-Mobile GS2 unlocked on At&t 3g speed test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-NMxRG4j70&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Zeeshan.Mukhida:
Unlock

Any updates on unlocking this device? I am hopefully getting it soon but will need to do SIM unlock to be able to use it on WIND. Is it possible to get unlock code from other phone companies? Like WIND or Mobilicity or will T-Mobile code and the online codes will only work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] atulb:
No Wind or Mobi will NOT have unlock codes since they do not sell the device. If you purchased from T-Mobile they can generate the code for you, however it is unlikely you will get one, since you need to have an active account with them post-paid or prepaid. However, if you have a friend working at T-Mobile, they can submit a request to the sim subsidy for you (i worked for them years ago, dunno if the procedure is the same).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Zeeshan.Mukhida:
One of my uncle in US has a tmobile account but he had a sim unlock request for a different phone last month. Will that effect things? The problem is that the sim unlock code they gave for the other phone muted the phone for some reason...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] madman604:
Infamouskid unlocked my phone, not free tho.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] atulb:
How much? was it cheaper than other 3rd party prices?

This is will likely affect you, since i believe you can only request 1 unlock per 6 months (i m not sure if its 1 total per account member or 1 per device). Furthermore, i believe that your device needs to register in HLR. So your uncle has to put his sim card in your device to show that it belongs to him.

Your unlce's phone muting would have nothing to do with sim unlock. Unless, they code provided was incorrect or entered incorrectly numerous times and the device has hard lock (and muting is a security feature of the device). He needs to contact mobile and file a ticket. Alternatively the mute may be a technical issue with the phone itself.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tenxo:
Ya so far those are the only methods that work. I used the tmo way by sending them my full retail price receipt by fax for two phones and got both phones unlocked for free... The paid sites and ebay ways were said to work by a few members but most say they used tmo.

They will send the code just have to follow their instructions if you paid full price. If not then yeah the rules can be a little tricky but still it works.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tabimichi:
I paid $25 for unlock code the phone from ebay.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ysr84:
As soon as you get your phone cant wait to test it out... :)... I hope your phone comes before our contract ends here at work.... I might be getting a Rogers LTE from a friend.. essentially the same phone.. however unlocking is a BI**H... cant we request someone life Chainfire or Helroz to come up with something which would help the community... I would happily donate.... I rather give my hard earned money to a community member here than a fake website...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] firebrain:
Does Helroz or Chainfires apps work to unlock?

https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
No one answer that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] armstrong800:
I tried this $10 option. They emailed me back saying the unlock code isn't available. So this option doesn't work, at least for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] justice26:
I called Tmobile last night gave them my imei and I got the email today with the unlock code. For free.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JmanGTA:
Maybe Telus will do the same :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ysr84:
I wouldnt have my hope high with Telus.... Sorry :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
That's too bad, did you use the T-mobile USA Samsung unlock then? If that worked, then that's really weird.

On the smartphone page they include the "Samsung" unlock as part of the description in the supported models. Maybe they're just cheaping out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iwasblown:
Gotta find master setting codes for the internal rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chvietnk:
i tried the same, they gave me the same answer, gonna try the $40 samsung one they have now

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just an update, i bought the samsung $40 one and it worked. i guess they just want more money
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] nodrogkam:
For those who are actually T-Mobile subscribers...you are aware that all you need to do is call T-Mobile to request the unlock code, right?

I got mine within 4 hours of requesting it. You get an email confirming your IMEI # and you're provided that unlock code. It was easy and painless.

The instructions from the email were as follows:

Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Samsung device. Please be advised a non T-Mobile SIM card MUST be used to unlock this device.

1. Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device on

2. The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field.

3. Click/Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen).

4. Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile.

5. Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen.

6. Click/Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful".

Please note that if you are unlocking a flip device please use steps 1, 2, 3 and 6.

I assume, since the title of the thread is for unlocking the T-Mobile SGS2, that MOST users are T-Mobile subscribers. Furthermore, I unlocked mine while using the Juggernaut 2.0 rom...so being rooted and having a different rom doesn't seem to affect this process.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
I second this for anyone who can. Lots of people are not willing to pay the price in the store. Also a lot of people buy phones on ebay or craigslist.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] brahmathereturn:
I bought the phone on eBay. Requested unlock code from cellunlocker. Got it within 10 hours. The code unlocked the phone right away. They sent me 4 codes and I have no idea what others are used for as I am fairly new to Androids.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alienmonkey:
Purchased phone from online as it was cheaper, since I can't subsidize the phone with my plan. I'm with Tmobile, but I'm curious as to if I call them they'll still relinquish an unlock code as i did not purchase from tmobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
probably not. Usually only the account holder can do this as they require the receipt/verification that you own the phone. Never hurts to try your luck.

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did you use the $40 samsung or $20 smartphone option?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fre4evr2:
Yes i also got the phone from ebay and the owner has not responded to me. What is the best way to unlock it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Tunisiano32:
Is there any other way except calling T-mobile to unlock the phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] raynagin:
For this phone, you prolly have to get unlock from those paid site.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fre4evr2:
But how to trust which site to use?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] creativedevil:
you can try cellunlock or cellunlocker

I have tried them both in past. for the sgs II i have ordered a code from cellunlocker and their turn around time is around 5 hours in 2 cases I dealt with them. they are even nice enough to contact you back and asking for feed back and trying to help you if incase you got stuck with something went wrong.

I am still trying to look for a free solution with rooted method to avoid spending money on unlocking a phone. but you can try either of the above mentioned sites.

Cheers!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fre4evr2:
Thanks for the info. if your device is rooted you can search the market, their is a free unlocker. it has good reviews , i have not used it as i did not root my device yet. if you use it, please report back. thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goonx:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19100831&postcount=119
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mansquared:
i'm not getting it or forgive me if i missed something...

will i not be able to unlock my device through tmo? does custom rom affect it? should i unlock on stock rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ysr84:
Thanks

:( ... as soon as you good people (devs) can find some kind of unlock I would happily donate a healthy amount...

I know you guys work hard and definetly make the world a place without boundaries and limitations...

Love this site and great people....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mintharis:
Call tmo to get unlock code. Doesn't matter stock or custom ROM.

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cavemaneca:
I haven't unlocked mine yet, but I figured I would anyway just in case I ever wanted to use it elsewhere. What I'd like to know, is what is the most extensive way of logging what your phone does? For example, it'd be nice to know if the phone mounts some other partition and how.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] balla786:
To unlock my Telus S2 X I used these guys;

They're Montreal based, very quick, and cheap, payed ~21$ taxes in.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iihockey:
Got mine working on wind
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] omegaart:
How ?

i ordered my key from cellunlock and waithing for responce.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
when i got mine a month ago, i submitted the request like at 3 AM by the time i woke up i already got my unlock code :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lbgaus:
nandroid comparison

Hey everyone,

I have a locked T-mobile t989 and was thinking about doing a nandroid backup immediately before and after I unlock this guy. Perhaps a byte comparison might reveal what changed.

Is it at all likely that a nandroid backup would help? Considering how we still don't seem to know much about how the modem works.

The other post (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337756&page=2) has some interesting thoughts about the efs files.

Thoughts?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sarni84:
guys all u have to do is call your carrier! i called t-mobile and said hey im traveling overseas can i have my unlock code and they said sure we just need imei number so i gave that to them and they took an email address from me. the rep said it can take 24 to 48 hours but in rare cases up to a week. well the next day at work i had my unlock code sent through my gmail acct. so i took my buddys at&t sim from work threw it in gs2 and input the code and that was that it worked it is very simple guys just call tmobile they will give it to u! idk y u would pay for an unlock code and the only reason t-mobile said they would not give it to u would be because u dont hav e a contract with them (prepaid) or late bill
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Peace_Keeper:
just sent request with cellunlock dot net (10$ version)...

we will see....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hamdroid94:
use youtube! haha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Peace_Keeper:
SGH-T989 T-Mobile Lock.

cellunlock will not go for "10$" they want 20...

and yes I can confirm that SGH-T989 is locked to T-Mobile, at least mine.

all you have to do is to inquire seller before you buy.

Cheers
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] raghu135:
One seller on ebay is selling unlock code for 20$ , reputed seller .

20$ is the cheapest code available ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fre4evr2:
Got mine from tmobile USA with proof of purchase.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] trdcameleon:
Is the Telus T989d work with the Videotron frequency? I saw that this cell works on all frequency like some Blackberry. I want to SIM unlock it to use it on Videotron AWS frequency but don't want to pay 20-25$ and cannot use it on Videotron network...

So, does it work on all frequency including AWS one (1700 and 2100Mhz) ??

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Ninosmaxima:
what dept are you in?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] x1tyme:
Thanks. I called T-mobile yesterday and received my unlock code this morning. Hell, I don't need to unlock it, but it come in handy when I travel oversea.

WOW save $20 :D ...with good communication
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tamon77:
This did not work for. None of their instructions worked and I tried EVERY option they provided.