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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] djwascom33:
After I Unlock Carrier

If i unlock my phone will my att sim still work. sorry for such a lame ? in still a NOOB when it comes to this stuff
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Jasmynsway:
Yes it will work on AT&T.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] omniphil:
I'm planning on traveling to Hong Kong this summer, For you world travelers what are you guys doing, just going to a local place when you get there and buying a local sim? Does data work? Does this phone have pretty much any radio frequency I would need for overseas GSM networks?

Just looking for some traveling tips from the folks that have done it. I'm assuming setting up an international plan on AT&T would just be crazy roaming charges?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
I reckon the carriers themselves sell these services with a 3rd party name.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] randaddy:
An international plan on AT&T is pretty expensive...I'd avoid that route unless you need to be contacted often from people stateside.

Prepaid SIMs are widely available in HK (likely available at the airport right when you land) and your phone does support the frequencies used there. However from my personal experience 2 years ago in HK, there were no prepaid 3g sim cards with data available for purchase (contract plans with data were easy to find).

Availability might have changed since then so you may want to do some research as to what carriers (if any) offer 3G data via a prepaid SIM. On the other hand, wifi is widely available in HK so having data might not be a huge concern.

I know in mainland China, China Unicom is the only carrier that offers a 3G prepaid option with reliable service and I believe they offer coverage in HK...might want to start there. Good luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] omniphil:
Ok, so most of these prepaid sims are just for phone calls without data?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
I used cellunlocker. It says it unlocked it but every other sim I out in thenohone shows no signal, as if there is no network. Any ideas anyone? Do I need an LTE sim card?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] randaddy:
Correct, I'm going to Beijing in a month so I've done some recent research and China Unicom is the only carrier there that offers a prepaid voice/data SIM.

Try this: go into Settings>Wireless and network>Mobile Network>Access point names and select your carrier's APN (not AT&T)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] omniphil:
Ok, it looks like China Unicom is in Hong Kong so I will check them out when I get there. Most of my phone use is data and not voice.

I wonder what AT&T charges for roaming per MB? On Verizon we used to be able to get unlimited data plans for overseas, they were like $70 a month extra, but was easy to turn on and off while traveling.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] i_max2k2:
APN is for Internet access not for cellular signal, even with no APN the phone should still be able to see some signal and make calls.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
Exactly. so thats why I am concerned.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] randaddy:
I was just going off what I saw in this unlocking video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b9YzAJiHFs

@ 3:10 you'll notice no signal bars until he selected the TMO apn from the wireless network settings.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
I will try that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
That worked. Check the APN which has no default setting, and highlight the one that comes up with the new carrier
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] RMXO:
I just ordered too! TYVM

EDIT:

I got the same IMEI isn't in DB BS. I asked for a refund but I'll give it a week before I file for a refund with Paypal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] M5devil:
How are you getting 4G speeds, when data runs only on slow ass EDGE?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] captivated:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1521755
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rscaramelo:
Placed an order for a code on cellunlocker last night. Can't wait. I am getting antsy waiting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] magnum_touchpro:
I ordered from sim-unlock.net

Same imei not found bs.

Goin to refund and go with op
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] xda1zero:
bought the unlock code... anyone know how to enter it without using a foreign sim? (using the *# codes)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] a67543210:
Is it possible to unlock by flashing a new ROM (modem, kernel, pda)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] juzz86:
Freedom-Mobile on eBay works a treat too, for you guys struggling with IMEI lookups. They're not the cheapest, but I've has under six-hour turnaround on the last four codes I've bought.

Oh, and I'm not the seller :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
No..... You will need to buy one

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Why pay for something expesnive when Cellunlocker.net is free... Ive used them well now 3 times. Just make a video of you doing it , and they will refund you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] magnum_touchpro:
ordered from cellunlocker

got the code in about 2 hrs

unlocked the phone and all is well

thanks guys.. i might make a video but ive never made one b4..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] juzz86:
I don't mind paying for my codes as I get good deals on my phones regardless. But if you can get it free, more power to you guys!

I couldn't be bothered making a video every time I unlocked a phone, I'd never put the camera down :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DaBazinga:
Unlocked Rogers Note

I've got my Note (Rogers, Canada) unlocked last night. Ordered from "cellunlocker", got the code in about 2-3 hours. Worked great!

Oh, and it cost me 7.99.

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Email from "cellunlocker" should have all the details on that. And you don't need a foreign sim - Telus or Bell would work just the same (assuming you are on Rogers).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cbass:
Have you guys ever considered social engineering a code out of your carrier? Worst case, you end up wasting 10 minutes of your life and have to pay. Best case, you take a few minutes and get your code for free with almost no effort.

I live in upstate NY, about an hour and change from the canadian border. I simply call AT&T and tell them I love my phone, as it syncs my whole life, and would like to use it on Bell in Canadaland when I go on extended business trips, as my company provides me a Blackberry. I then bash Blackberry slightly and promote android. The CSR on the other end will chuckle slightly to be polite and get you your unlock code.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] sweetboy02125:
Not that i don't believe you, i called 5 CSs and all of them said system won't let them generate the code until August. i did "sweet talk" too :D. They do agree to unlock for me any other phone but Note. maybe i need to learn better "sweet talking" from you. heheh
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lessthanzach:
Damn, you're living in one of my favorite cities! I used to live on Lighthouse Ave just two blocks from Asilomar beach. I know what you're thinking "What the hell, there's only bed and breakfasts and Inns there". I actually rented by the month for over a year at Monterey Peninsula Inn.

Out of curiosity, do you ever stop in at the AT&T shop in the Del Monte Center? I used to work there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jokez:
i bought a unlock code from cellunlocker but don't have a non-accepted sim card. would a blank prepaid sim card work to unlock the phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
Are you guys really paying to unlock your phones when you can do it for free online in your at&t account page??? I unlocked all my phones for free. Just go to device then manage and get the unlock code!!!

I know this helped some of y'all so hit the thanks if it did
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jnguyen37:
they're paying to unlock the phone as in allowing the phone to be used by tmobile sim and other carrier sims. not unlocking the sim card pin number
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Yea Completely Different thing... lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
Um guys if you put the T-Mobile sim in when it asks for the 8 didget pin you put your 8 and it unlocks that sim to work in the phone! I do it all the time try it! U may need to reboot the first time, but that's your sim pin key so you can use any sim. Tested with T-Mobile.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Not that simple........... Call AT&T they will tell u what we are telling u
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
OK but I'm telling you I have used that code to unlock both my skyrockets and my note and I always use my boys T-Mobile sim from his s2. Get your number or your account and try. Save it and when your with someone on virgin or tmo put there sim in put the 8 digits it asks you for which is that same 8 in your account then watch if it don't work in 2 mins reboot. Boom not 4g but 3g/e and pics and txt.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tyler79durdan:
Man I'm itching to try this... Thank you for the info... Sounds legit...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Okay a few problems with this.

First of all Virgin Mobile here in the USA CDMA, So NO sim cards

2. T-Mobile does not have 4G lol. its tech 3.5g

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A PUK code is the CODE you use that unBLOCKS your phone from being locked after entering an Unlock code wrong too many times. it DOES not lock your phone. So its not gonna work. Try it and get back to use. it wont work for you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tyler79durdan:
keep the info coming... I'm learning stuff... Maybe truth can post a screenie showing another carrier logo on her phone with her sons Sim in...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
Lmao and usually I'd be at my boys watching the heat right now lol but I stayed home. Place I want someoneto do it too I have done it with three phone one I sold online to a lady from so Africa and did it for her. Place someone confirm this I'm not driving just for this lol.

Oh sorry not virgin, red pocket simple and h20

Believe Me I l was shocked to find it so simple but att won't wanna tell you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tyler79durdan:
If I had another Sim at my disposal I would try it... What could it hurt, and if it works you'll feel justified, and I'll be grateful for this info. If it doesn't, then at least I changed my Sim pin?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Clear and simple PUK codes and sim unlocked is two different things....

And H20 you dont have to be unlocked to use H2o sims in an AT&T phone

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Here is proof that it is NOT True!

First of all its being called unBLOCK sim card.... Not Unlock phone....

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Also look at this....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
I thought that at first too but they mean unblock the ability to use thatsim which is naturally locked out by the carrier. If you haven't tried for yourself plz just try lol it had me laughing for days like its that easy! No way. You'll see.

What you mean is pin lock in your setting to lock your sim!that's different ;-)

Right now T-Mobile sim is blocked and if you put one in it asks for 8 digits that's these 8 digits in the puk. It will unblock the block on that T-Mobile sim.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tyler79durdan:
Ok this is starting to make sense now.... She's saying that if you use her method on your phone with a TMobile Sim in it, it will unlock that tm Sim and work in your phone.

Your saying that this is for unblocking a lockedsim, and I can agree that this shows, but isn't a TMobile Sim in an art phone a locked Sim? I think that maybe it would work as a workaround, and I have no way to find out without a TMobile Sim... Someone with a TMobile Sim and a note should confirm or deny. Not trying to argue but sometimes the simplest solutions are easier and more free than others...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Okay what you just said unlocking the ability to the use the sim which is naturaly locked out by the carrier is not what this thread is about..... and actually made no since. THE PUK code is to do with the sim card google it. It doesnt unlock the phone. When Other people come on to this thread everyone will agree with me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
OK I give up if you don't wanna physically test it then you win. Your logic is undeniable lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
I dont think it works that way Take a look here.... more proof!

http://forums.pinstack.com/f339/puk_code_unblock_sim_card-92399/

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read my post. the link if you google it , you will find out it doesnt actualy have anything to do with unlocking the phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tyler79durdan:
Ok well until I get a TMobile Sim to try myself, or see a screening from truth, I respectfully withdraw from this conversation. Thankyou both for your information.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
okay, Hopefully someone else on here will have a say:)

But im 99% sure the PUK unlocking a phone is bs
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
OK then I'm not saying its.a straight unlock but it prob works per sim as it has worked for me but maybe some one will try for the hell of it to confirm. I know it works for me with my boys sim and the lady I sold my black skyrocket to.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jnguyen37:
Are you sure you dont have the galaxy note n7000?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
lol do u agree what about What I was saying?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
Why did you try yet? Probably not lol! Someone will just wait :-)

Remember if it don't say 3g or e in 2mins reboot and it won't ask for 8 digits just boot with signal!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
So where do you obtain the 8 digits?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chils41:
Where on their website it states that if you make video they will refund the money???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
OK go to your att wireless account you'll see overview and your number next to it hit your number then look for blue writing that says view, hit it then hit unblock sim you'll see the 8 digits write them down and test it please.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
I'd like to test it. But as of right now, I'm nowhere near a TMo SIM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
Hers a quick question how many digits is the number cellunlocker gives you and can anyone who's paid go see if the numbers are the same if they give you 8??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
in the first place go look at my Screen shot. Numbers are two different things between the two. You talking BS. Not to be mean but it DOESNT work

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on there home page, Here is a link http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2011/08/unlock-your-phone-for-free-to-any-gsm-network/

Ive done that with 5 phones now. 3 att and 2 tmobile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
have you tried? Not what you read! Have you tried! I cant wait for someone to try!!!!

I bet you work for them lol! I'm not trying to kill your game I'm out wait someone will do it and put it out there like I tried to see ya!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
No I don`t work for them. I work for a CDMA carrier , U.S.Cellular. PUK codes are sim related lol not phone, Google it for the Hundredth time.

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How about you show US Proof
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] truth77:
I want to so bad but my friend with tmobile is 10 miles from me. How many digits did cellunlocker give you just answer that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lanwarrior:
I have been reading every single post in this thread and I am getting a bit more confused, since there are many different ways (some works some does NOT) to unlock an AT&T Note phone.

So WHICH one is the correct way?

The video as posted (link) or the pay through 3rd-party method?

I am on the verge of buying a Note from AT&T and want to make sure I CAN do SIM UNLOCK. I am planning to buy it from AT&T for $249 then cancel the plan, paying the $350, which equals to $600. Same price as buying the INternational Note but now I have USA warranty.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jmacdonald19:
I used cellunlocker. Recorded a video, got it free. Tried, tested and true.

And technically, no one has 4G. They're all a technology between 3g and 4g. But they wanted to call it something cool and drum up excitement (and make money).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chils41:
How about I give you 10 bucks?

And you get me the unlock code.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
I would be glad to. But I have to have the phone in hand! Cause u have to male a video of it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lanwarrior:
How much did you pay? $10? I was quoted $24
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] eazyweazy3:
We can't contact att directly and ask them to unlock it??

-- Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Do you not read all the posts!!!!???? I paid NOTHING. IT COSTS 25. BUT OF YOU MAKE A VIDEO of you doing it they refund you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lanwarrior:
I am asking because someone asked YOU if he can pay $10 bucks, so I thought it there's a discount code or whatever to bring down the price from $24.

So don't jump into conclusion and use "!!!!??????"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Aerials:
Have you tried calling their 1-800 tech support like within the past month or so? I last tried about 1 month ago, and they said they didn't have any unlock codes available yet.

People are saying a branded phone needs to be out for at least 6 months before unlock codes are available. That would make it mid-August for the Note's case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hyelton:
Yea, Ive heard that about others. But by then they are still asses about getting it done if your under a 2 year with it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
PUK Code Didn't Work / Other Confirmations

Okay, I have just tested the PUK code on my AT&T Galaxy Note, and can confirm that it DOES NOT UNLOCK MY NOTE to allow a foreign sim (such as the T-Mobile sim I just tried) to be used in my phone. I got "Network Unlock Failed".

No, I will NOT try it a second time. I'm going to CellUnlocker now.

I can also confirm that AT&T WILL give you the sim unlock code IF they have it. When I bought my first pair of Galaxy S (I9000-style) phones on the first day they were released, I knew I'd have to wait a bit. I called three months later, and AT&T didn't have it. I called another three months later, and the rep opened a ticket and I had the codes - for free - for both - a day later.

When I bought my pair of Galaxy SII (I9100-style) phones, it was NOT on the first day, they had been out for a while. :-) I called AT&T, and the procedure was even faster - they gave me both the codes right over the phone on the same call. So now the reps can access them real-time.

(By the way, T-Mobile will ALSO give you the codes for your T-Mobile phone - again, if they have them, but it takes them 24 hours to email them to you. I unlocked my Galaxy Tab classic just by asking for the code, easy easy. Haven't tried my Plus yet - it's still too new, I'd guess. But I'm not worried.)

The rep will ask you why you want it. The correct answer is that you're traveling overseas. I live in California. I tell them I'm going to Prague. It's actually true (crazy!), and it's far enough away from my "home" that they won't try to sell me a "Canada" (or nearby) roaming plan. They have always been polite, and compliant, about giving me the code - IF they have it.

Which brings me to my last point - I can also confirm that AT&T does NOT have the unlock codes for the Galaxy Note yet - and the rep, who sounded a little shocked at this, told me that her screen was telling her *October* - which, in her opinion, was longer "than it usually takes" (seems like she knew what was up) so I just thanked her and told her I'd call back in November. Not an issue.

But I don't want to wait, so I think I will pony up for cellunlocker or whatever it was in OP (I'll go look) just so I can get it done.

Glen

No cool graphics to post, but I use AT&T, love T-Mobile, and especially love living in the Samsung Galaxy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bluenumber6:
I can't find i717 model on the website

I recently purchased a note for AT&T i717 and I checked out that website. How I check the models for Samsung and the closest one I can find is i727... which model number did you pick? I'm just a little confused. I have been looking all over the internet for a cheaper unlock and $8 is GREAT!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LimeyGarp:
It is listed as the "Galaxy Note i717" not just as the i717.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] boredy:
How to unlock ATT Samsung note.

How do I unlock for free?

Please help, thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] losplatanos:
try one of those online that give you the code but they didnt find the code and refund the money.....luckly i found a person on ebay that remote connects to your computer and unlock it for $6.99

very fast only took about 10 to 15 minutes and it works
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LimeyGarp:
You let a complete stranger from eBay remotely connect to your PC:eek:

Talk about a leap of faith.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] netnerd:
he cant log on to your pc when it' off!

you can see what he doing on your pc!

you have to install a program so he can remote log on.

i let him remote log in my pc to unlock my note too! and it works!

after my phone unlocked, i just uninstall that program on my pc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] k1an.n3atg3ek:
there is a guy who does the remote unlocking process on EBay. His service is kinda cheap (around 6 bucks). Maybe that's the guy you're talking about. I use the laptop that has no important information and install the teamviewer for remote control. I did the unlocking process for about 30 min and my phone got unlocked. It was very easy to follow the instruction from him
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chils41:
An XDA member also unlocks for $10.

You don't have to give him total control over your PC.

He will only share USB port on his computer via VPN.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
Does he have a name?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] samclam:
CellUnlocker.net

CellUnlocker.net worked fine for me too. Waited about 1.5 hrs for my code. They never replied to my email for free unlocking for a video.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Black6spdZ:
I wouldn't doubt that ATT does in fact have the codes available it just chooses to bring up the "phone is to new" BS so they can sell them to third party's "CellUnlocker , etc". Unless the unlocker businesses have some magic generator software which I doubt they have to get them from somewhere.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Yoshio_221:
I can confirm the remote unlock works. It cost me $6.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] thenellt:
So I get my note on saterday and I was just going to use the 25 $ cell unlocker website but if there is a good way to do it for 6 or 7 that would be cool too...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cougar11:
jus got my note...i ordered it on ebay..new unlocked...its already rooted....its on 2.3.6 GB...if i install rom FJ's Build#6...will unlock be removed?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
No, unlock is permanent.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cougar11:
oh really? thats kool...if i update to ICS 4.0...will i still have unlock aswell?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
FJ's build6 is ICS 4.0.4, so the answer is still the same. I'm pretty sure that "unlock is permanent" means that it's, well, PERMANENT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
Of course.

Carrier unlock is an entirely different animal from rooting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
Has anyone used this XDA member to unlock their Note and who is he? Thanks!