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[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Hello everyone,

After many visits to several AT&T brick and mortar stores and after many failed attempts to convince the staff and managers to give me the unlock code for my IMEI, I finally succeeded on getting it via the 1800 number!

Amazingly it only took less than a minute for them to come up with the code!

I called AT&T Customer Care and Technical Support at 1-800-331-0500 and this lady answered, so after a brief and polite greeting, I told her that I was calling from Mexico (which I am actually!) saying that I have this AT&T branded Nokia Lumia 900 and that I wanted to make use of it. She immediately asked if I had the IMEI number ready, which I read to her, and after a few seconds she replied "Ok sir, do you have something to write on?" and boom, she gave me my unlock code! Just like that! My jaw dropped to the floor in disbelief!!!!

I think you can try the following numbers too:

From Overseas: 1-916-843-4685

Or for international services: 1-800-335-4685

So please try it yourselves before paying somebody those ridiculous sums of money!

I hope that helps!

(MODS: I hope it's ok for me to put those numbers up, I took them of from http://www.att.com/econtactus/callUs.jsp so they are publicly available anyways, but feel free to take them out if necessary)

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] aefi_xp:
error code lumia 900

i have tried 5 times with the code you sent me, but my phone hasn't still unlock.could you give me some advice?
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Who sent you a code?

Be careful what codes you use. You have a limited amount of tries. 10 to be exact, after that you'll have to send the phone back to Nokia Service.
[Nokia Lumia 900] aefi_xp:
error code lumia 900

i call att and they sent code for. me. i have tried 5 times with the code they sent me, but my phone hasn't still unlock. it still "incorrect"
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
I think you wrote it down wrong or you gave them a wrong IMEI number. You should call again and this time don't hang up until you try the code.

That's the only safe way, remember you have only 5 tries left!

Good luck!
[Nokia Lumia 900] aR3alCoo1Kat:
I am thinking of getting a Lumia 900 off Craigslist. I currently have a T-Mobile account and a Galaxy Exhibit 4G. It looks like unlocking the Lumia 900 is not guaranteed :(

Have others had success in unlocking even though their not ATT customers besides some of the people who posted?
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
There are better chances to unlock it if you call the International support number or the overseas support number I posted earlier and it would be even better to have someone that speaks some other language, Spanish for instance. I have unlocked two more Lumias this way.

PM if you need my help!
[Nokia Lumia 900] onefatguy:
unlocked 900 lumnia

you can get an unlock code for it... Just contact AT&T and have them open a case for you. Tell them you bought the phone outright and need an unlock code... Wait 5 days and they email it to you...

See my posting of my phone running on T-mobile under onefatguy

Aaron
[Nokia Lumia 900] aR3alCoo1Kat:
Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll go for a Lumia 710 for now. Hopefully, the Lumia 920 will come to T-Mobile after the carrier exclusive period runs out.
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
It seems like if AT&T knows you are in the States, they will do all they can to keep you as a customer, or if you are currently not a customer, they will do all they can to try to convince you to become one by saying either "We can't provide an unlock code unless you become a subscriber" or even worst, "We can't provide an unlock code unless you have been with us for at least TWO years"... Seriously!!!! :eek:

At least that's all I heard from AT&T until I tried calling in from "outside" the States...

So it seems like if you pretend or actually call from outside the continental US, they will provide the code almost instantly, no questions asked!

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] erzhik:
Called 611 and spoke to a really nice lady.

Told her I am leaving on an international business trip and need a code. She asked for my IMEI, 10 seconds later gave me an unlock code.

I then told her that I am leaving with my girlfriend and she has the same phone and needs an unlock too because she got the device at full price.

Again, she asked for IMEI and 10 seconds later gave me an unlock code for my other Lumia 900. I don't think she even checked my account.

All in all, the entire call took 6 minutes, 4 min of which I was on hold waiting. And I really am leaving, so these codes will come in handy.

No cases, gave me unlocks immediately. So guys, just call and tell them you are going on an international business trip.
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Well, after many successful IMEI unlocks via International AT&T support, they are either very busy or growing suspicious about me calling so many times.

Initially they where providing the unlock code in less than a minute with no questions asked, but my last two attempts they simply said that they will call me and provide the code in the next five days after asking many questions.

I will let you know if they actually call me and provide such codes.

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] aquanaut88:
It took 6-months...

While in the US earlier this year, picked up a lumia 900 off of ebay...

came with prepaid gophone card. I activated the card, ported my old tmobile number to att gophone, added 25/month data plan

enjoyed excellent voice quality, 4G data, etc.... All good for two months.

Then moved overseas, so back to HD7 until Oct 8th... right? Wrong.

After receiving multiple rejections from the various numbers and even being pointed to Nokia, four unlocker services (all refunded by the way), I received the unlock code today. And it worked.

For anyone with a gophone, initial service date + 6-months = unlock eligible. They didn't have the code immediately available, so filed a case to obtain code from nokia (?). One week later (nearly to the minute) received code by email.

Thanks to fellow forum members for sharing positive/negative experiences -- and especially exiva for going the extra distance and volunteering another attempt.

Cheers
[Nokia Lumia 900] loquillo711:
Previously I bought the unlock code for lumia 900 in cellunlocker.net $ 9.99 but now they sell for $ 49.99, anyone know why?
[Nokia Lumia 900] locsplitter:
Hey guys,

Do I need to have a SIM card inserted to unlock?

Can the SIM card be an old unactivated ATT SIM card?

If I don't have a SIM card from another carrier inserted in the phone (therefore, no unlock code prompt upon start up), is there ANOTHER method to unlock? Like going to the dialer and inserting the special codes using the # tags, etc?

Anyone know this process? I've been digging for a bit but can't find it. I know I saw a walkthrough yesterday on how to do this but I have seem to lost it.

Thanks to someone who can help..
[Nokia Lumia 900] aquanaut88:
##782# <send>

Following <send> you'll be prompted for the unlock code. With no sim card, I received a blank screen with no prompt. Only after inserting my active att sim was I prompted for my unlock code -- input and all was good. For some reason the unlock code returns an error, suggest call att and verify your unlock code.

Cheers
[Nokia Lumia 900] sitizenx:
You need a SIM from a different network. You can order a micro SIM with no credit from Tmobile for $1. It takes a few days to get to you. Turn off your phone. Pop in the new SIM. Turn on your phone. It will prompt you for a PIN. Do not enter your usual screen unlock code. Enter the number at&t gave you. It should be carrier unlocked after that. Then enter your screen unlock code... if you have one.
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
You can get a new micro sim or just use your old sim card. Just need to cut it to the appropriate size and that's it.

There are lots of tutorials on Youtube on how to cut a normal sim card to fit the micro sim slot on newer phones.

It don't even have to be an LTE ready micro sim.

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rocky_Roy:
Unlock code for Nokia Lumia

Hi everyone. this blog looks preety cool.. almost every question has been answered here.

I live in India and My friend got a Nokia Lumia phone for me from USA. I am sure it is not bought outright but may be from ebay or craiglist. It is locked. Now when I called attnt from India they directed me to a website att.com/deviceunlock and asked me to fill my request there. I did so and immediatelly I got the respond that. I need to send them the original reciept of the form which I dont have.

Do any one of you know what steps I should take to get my phone unlocked. Also what attnt phone number should I call. I have been calling these two numbers.

1800 331 0500 and 916 843 4685

thanks

Rocky
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Here's what you need to do, I've done several times:

Dial 1800 331 0500

Dial Option 1

Dial Option 0 to speak with an AT&T representative.

Explain that you are

calling from abroad*

and that you have this phone that you want to get unlocked.

* It is really important to say that you are actually calling from abroad, otherwise they will try to convince you to stay, renew or sign a new contract with them or else they will refuse to release an unlock code!

That's all there is to it.

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] sitizenx:
No he can't. You must have a micro SIM from another network. Tmobile sells them online for $1.
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
You are absolutely right... What I meant to say is that he can use a regular SIM card (from another company) and cut it to shape.

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] licbeto:
I dont get any help :(

well I been calling like 30 times, they say the code is not found, I even bought the service on ebay and got my money returned...

I am helpless, everytime they open a case they return me the Unlock code exactly the same as the imei number.

try it 3 times and indeed did not work.

any other sugestion?

thank you so much amigos.

a desperate guy from Mexico.
[Nokia Lumia 900] nickle88:
Help me to unlock

Same situation here.. tried 2 times unlock code provided by ATT and ebay but it returned wrong... I am waiting to unlock the phone for 2 months but no working code from ATT or other ebay sellers..any other suggestions please???
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Are you guys 100% certain that you are giving out the correct IMEI number to AT&T by using the *#06# dialer code?

You must double or triple check the numbers and have them read back to you by the customer care representative. And if you are lucky enough to receive the unlock code while you are still on the phone, try to unlock it on the spot and if wrong then you just ask the representative for help.

Otherwise I don't know what to think about your situation other than you got a defective or damaged unit.

Cheers,

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] nickle88:
7 digit codes are accepted?

Hello Rayan

I am double checking the IMEI number every time both by *#06# and as well in the phone information in settings, its correct only.

Yesterday I received a 8 digit unlock code from a ebay supplier starting with zero as "0*******", I tried this code and it turned to be wrong. By today I received the same code from ATT but without zero, its only 7 digits, should I have to try this 7 digit code without "0", will 7 digit code will be accepted? or it needs to be only 8 digits?

please give your suggestions to try the same code without "0" or not

thanks

nickle
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Hello,

I just checked one of the last IMEI numbers I got from AT&T and it is in fact eight numbers long. Tomorrow I will check a few more I got in the office, but I'm almostsure tthey are eight numbers long too.
[Nokia Lumia 900] XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX:
Called Att.. they gave me the code.. stop complicating things lol
[Nokia Lumia 900] nickle88:
Called ATT but they gave me wrong codes.. now I got a code from ATT which is just 7 digit..

---------- Post added at 09:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:31 AM ----------

Yesterday I received a 8 digit unlock code from a ebay supplier starting with zero as "0*******", I tried this code and it turned to be wrong.

By today I received the same code from ATT but without zero, its only 7 digits, should I have to try this 7 digit code without "0"? will 7 digit code will be accepted? or it needs to be only 8 digits?

Anybody can give me suggestions if i need to try the same code without "0" or not?

thanks

nickle
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
I agree, however that's not always that easy...

AT&T has the worst customer service and if you are not a subscriber, they will do all they can to convince you to become one or else they don't release the unlock code (they remind me to car salesmen). If you are a subscriber, then chances are you will get the unlock code.

Cheers!

Rayan
[Nokia Lumia 900] nickle88:
k.. will wait for your reply before trying the unlock code..
[Nokia Lumia 900] Rayan:
Sorry, I just checked and all of them are eight characters long.
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
If at&t gave you the wrong code, enter the code. Ignore the attempts remaining, they also have the code to reset that. If it's wrong, call at&t back. tell them the code is wrong, let them repeat the code to you and have it still come back wrong. They'll likely escalate it to the unlocking department to look into it.
[Nokia Lumia 900] nickle88:
unlock attempts can be reset?

thanks for your answer. are you sure the number of unlock attempts can be reset? I am really worried about attempts 6 remaining for me, scared to try more codes..::confused:

---------- Post added at 07:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:53 AM ----------

i got information if its 7 digits, need to add 0 in front, so not trying the same code again, thanks for your checking
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
I'm fairly positive it can be, and at&t has the code to do it.
[Nokia Lumia 900] kalencikas:
hi:) can some one help me? i buy nokia lumia 900 at&t from ebay and i need unlock code but i can't to call to at&t because i'm from Lithiaunia end i don't speak English

my lumia imei:359746044585086
[Nokia Lumia 900] gunjan12:
Nokia lumia 900 at&t incorrect / wrong unlock codes solution 100% guaranteed

Plz mail me ur imei no so that i can give solution for you
[Nokia Lumia 900] sitizenx:
Americans giving AR-15s to mentally unstable young men is the craziest thing I've heard lately... this post is a close number two.

I hope the mods save you from yourself.
[Nokia Lumia 900] 3Dmaniac:
unlock code FOUND

i had same problem.tried 2 item on ebay but with unlock code not found,then i found this link and they DID their job

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370716708592?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

BTW when they will emai you the code, it'll be PUK code ,not pin,so you ll enter wrong unlock codes several times,then your phone will request PUK code and you will enter number received from them

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SO5ZXQy1zM[/YOUTUBE]
[Nokia Lumia 900] smrkhn124:
Call At&t Support Team to Get Unlock Code

Call At&t Support Team to Get At&t Nokia Lumia Unlock Code or you can get at attphoneunlockingshop.us site . i Unlocked mine. Code worked like a Charm. Now using phone with T-Mobile.. Cheers !!
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
Unlock Liberty was at $100. Doesn't look like they are selling though, probably because of the length of time.
[Nokia Lumia 900] kingofocean:
90$ x_x (which is still less then what we paid in France to unlock a phone)
[Nokia Lumia 900] AlaaAjweh:
I got mine unlocked today!
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
also from liberty?

edit: Just spoke with at&t again, Still verified that they'll have codes on the 8th.
[Nokia Lumia 900] HungNgo:
Hi Exiva,

Can you help me how to contact with AT&T. I have a Lumia 900, but now I'm not in US and the phone is still locked.
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
You can call their international helpdesk on the 8th of oct.

International Services

1-800-335-4685	24x7

From Overseas

1-916-843-4685	24x7

They won't do anything before the 8th of October.
[Nokia Lumia 900] sensboston:
Pictures mean NOTHING; scammers (or you) can easily fake any kind of "proof pictures" including Setting->About page. I've just spent 5 minutes to get that "proof of unlock" :D

P.S. May be the fake tiles phone icon is little differ from the original (AT&T) but you should get my point ;)
[Nokia Lumia 900] kingofocean:
Yes, you have discovered my secret pleasure in life, scamming american people directly from France by posting fake pictures of phones on forums! :good:

I only posted here to reassure people who have that phone locked to AT&T that YES it is possible to unlock it, although it took me more than a month to get it, and since October the 10th (that's what I was told on the phone 4 days ago, not october the 8th) is only a month away, I would recommand to wait for this date. I am not "selling" any sites, just giving the name of the site where I did get my unlock code.

I guess you had some time to waste in your life to try and prove me that YOU can make good fake pictures. I'm sure you could have used them to do something usefull but hey, your choice :good:

:angel:
[Nokia Lumia 900] sensboston:
I always have time to fight with scammers and help nubes/unsophisticated people ;)

P.S. I believe my reputation here is kinda better proof than words of unknown newcomer with 3 posts ;)
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
Well, either way. None of those code sellers are selling Lumia codes at the moment.
[Nokia Lumia 900] kingofocean:
Sure sure... either way, I just wanted to give my feedback after using one of this site, if you don't want to believe me, that's too bad for you, I am still very happy with my unlocked phone ^^

---------- Post added at 05:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 PM ----------

Unlock Liberty is. But if it takes 1 month 1/2 to have this code, I think for you right now the safest (and fastest) way to unlock your phone is to wait for October the 10th (or the 8th, as you were told) and ask them than (then?). :)
[Nokia Lumia 900] karel_e71:
How do you think the second hand owners will be treated? I.g. ebay buyers...
[Nokia Lumia 900] mol14:
I also would like to know ... If the procedure for unlocking is bureaucratic, who performed purchased by Ebay will suffer.
[Nokia Lumia 900] karel_e71:
I just bought one for 175...
[Nokia Lumia 900] karel_e71:
Finally?

I found this on youtube, looks like there is a solution? Its not super quality, but it shows something...

I am waiting my Lumia, should be coming on Monday. So I will give the webstie a try. I have been looking for any unlocked L900 forever and this video just poped out today. What do you think guys?

Since I am new member I cannot post links so go ahead and search for "Unlock lumia 900 from AT&T to T-mobile" on youtube.

There are no comments so far...
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
It seems some orders of codes did go through, taking about 20 days and costing upwards of 80 dollars... at&t will give the code away for free in 23 days. Seems not worth 80 dollars. I confirmed again today (I figured reps would be too busy due to the iPhone 5 and might let a code slide out.) that at&t will unlock on October 8th. This is like the 7 or 8th different CS rep I've confirmed this date with.
[Nokia Lumia 900] karel_e71:
second hand

I really wonder about second hand not off contract lumias... I think there will be no way for such owners to get the code from ATT. On the other hand. ATT still gets the money from the contract with first owner so they might not care at all who are they giving the code to.
[Nokia Lumia 900] dcodish:
I just got my code from unlock liberty. Took them a week! It did cost me 90$ but I'm waiting to get this phone unlocked for months now.

FINALLY!
[Nokia Lumia 900] The Death:
can you up this picture that you unlock ATT Lumia 900 ok??
[Nokia Lumia 900] loquillo711:
Hi friend Evixa,

I have 2 lumia 900 for my brother and I, but I live in another country different USA, i southamerica. When the codes are released by at&t this 8 Oct. Can you help me how to contact with AT&T? or tell me what are the steps to get the codes? .. my speaking english is not very good to call them.. Thanks a lot.
[Nokia Lumia 900] JaiCameron:
I do not expect at&t to give the unlock codes away for free. Knowing them they will probably offer the Lumia 900 unlocked on their website at an higher price.
[Nokia Lumia 900] sankeerth1991:
urgent!!!

I'm desperately waiting for the codes from at&t for the lumia 900, can anyone tell me when is AT&T planning to release the unlock codes?

someone tell me the estimated cost as well, i see some websited selling for 69$ but say the "codes presently unavailable"... :( :(

i can't wait more to use it with my number!!i really love it!!..

i'm desperately waiting!..
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
Cellunlocker now has codes, according to their blog. The cost is $70, and shipping time is 5-7 days. I have not ordered.
[Nokia Lumia 900] sankeerth1991:
tried but in vain!!

They seemingly do not have the codes for AT&T carrying lumia 900's, i'm starting to worry if AT&T is atleast even considering to release ny codes or not!

is there any other way in which i can unlock my lumia 900 (with AT&T carrier)?
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
You sure about that? http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2012/09/unlock-att-nokia-lumia-900-by-unlock-code/

The orderpage works now, I'm guessing they just forgot to update the template where it says not to order Lumia 900 codes. Seems strange they'd make a blog post proclaiming they are "Exclusively offering the unlocking service for At&t Lumia 900" if it didn't work.
[Nokia Lumia 900] chuechvuitinh:
unlock lumia 900 AT&T

Someone from VietNam can do it
[Nokia Lumia 900] Damionix:
Hopeful??

That's Nice. I wish I had known about the lack of Unlock Codes befoe I bough 2 of them.

Now I have 2 Bricks sitting here unable to be used.

If this Vietnam dude has a Website, I am ready to order 2.

Someone just point me to where there is a for sure unlock code that takes at most a week and not weeks.

This has frustrated me so much. I check these threads and posts everyday hoping for some good news.

Thanks
[Nokia Lumia 900] pk-air:
I have sent an unlocking code from AT&T today! Yes from AT&T! I will provide pictures as soon as I get home and try the unlocking code that they've sent me. I hope it will work.
[Nokia Lumia 900] karel_e71:
promising

That sounds more than promising
[Nokia Lumia 900] pk-air:
As promissed

SO here we go! Unlocked Lumia 900 from AT&T for T-Mobile USA!

No need of adding apn settings, found it automatically and data too!
[Nokia Lumia 900] karel_e71:
CODE

So how did you get it? Just beat the **** out of them?
[Nokia Lumia 900] JaiCameron:
I know this goes without saying, but out of curiosity may I ask how you obtained the code from at&t?
[Nokia Lumia 900] pk-air:
Since I am not a AT&T customer, my friend have at&t so he called them in the middle of August, customer center told him that he will receive the email in two weeks. What didn't happened. We called them back and they said that they will call back in a week. So they did! They said that the code release is in October 8th. Today they sent email with code. This is it!

NOTE: HE is a good customer of AT&T (pays bills always on time and has two years contract agreement)
[Nokia Lumia 900] JaiCameron:
Makes sense, well congratulations I just hope that in my case they will release the code for users who bought the phone off contract. we'll see Oct 8th...oh by the way how is the data speed on T mobile with the lumia 900?
[Nokia Lumia 900] exiva:
Gonna be slow, for a while more. Once the 1900 refarm is done though, should be 3g/4g speed. Not sure which LTE bands T-Mobile is deploying next year.

I called up at&t tonight as well, I was given a case. I haven't been given a case in months. Maybe it's progress.
[Nokia Lumia 900] sankeerth1991:
what's that "case" u just mentioned?

And one more clarification required, the lumia's can be unlocked even if its under contract or only if its not under any contract?