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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] robertlewisca:
I was not able to find another way to do it. On the international version, one of the *# codes on the dialer works, but not on our's. However, I was able to unlock it by going to a T-Mobile store and asking them really nicely whether I could borrow one of their sims for two minutes so I could unlock my phone. They agreed with no issue, and my phone is now unlocked.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Sealwolfy:
Just called and they told me they can only unlock phones that are from USA AT&T customers only.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jestix:
This worked! Many thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dLo GSR:
online chat rep worked for me for three different lines
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Seanbest:
Anyone post the steps on how to actually do it? They gave me the code, but no instructions.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rthomas10:
Turn off phone

swap out sims

turn on phone

put in code
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CDAZ:
Sorry for the noob question but do I need to be on stock to unlock or can this be done while on a non stock rom?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zexco:
Only the original carrier can unlock the phones.. it's the specific carrier that has the unlock code..

Try calling Rogers and telling them you're going to Europe.. I've got my unlock code for one of my old phones doing that
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jasonator:
No, you can be rooted. You need a different carriers Sim and when you insert that and power on the phone it will ask you for the code. Input code, it will finish powering up and then give it a minute or two and Voila!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jasonator:
Chat works when you have an account. This is for those of us that don't. This will likely work with any att phone BTW.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Sealwolfy:
yes I try calling Rogers, they wanted $50 to unlock :eek:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skrambled:
That's not entirely true. There are pay services such as cellunlocker.net that can unlock your phone in minutes. I just tried to unlock my old S2 through AT&T to get more selling it and the AT&T rep said my device wasn't "eligible" for an unlock code. Then, immediately went to cellunlocker and got an unlock code in about five minutes online and didn't have to deal with any idiot AT&T reps. Cost me $25 but it was worth it in that my phone sold in about 15 minutes and I didn't have time to deal with AT&T's bs.

Wish I knew about the number posted in the OP, I would've tried that and maybe saved some money.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CharlyDigital:
Also got mine through chat no questions asked and noe she is unlocked. BOOM!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dangerclose:
Chat worked, thanks OP
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] chaitu_005:
I seriously second this.

Bought the phone yesterday. Saw this post and chatted with International CS, asked me for the IMEI.

TADA, gave me the code.

A total of 2minutes process.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Seanbest:
Any way to unlock without another sim?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] waiters:
There is a video on YouTube which tells you how with a *# code. YouTube unlock galaxy s3.

You will find it.. It's a youtube advertisement for some unlocking service but it goes through what to do once you buy the unlock code from them.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Seanbest:
Can't find anything that doesn't need another SIM. And the ones that don't say it only works for the non-US versions and I tried it and it doesn't work. Guess it's off to a T-mobile store and find a nice rep.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] runtohell121:
Did it last night online via International Support, took less than 10 minute and was provided instructions to unlock the phone without having to insert a non-AT&T SIM but didnt' save the instruction...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] truongxlong:
I just chatted with the rep of ATT and they require that your account be in good standing and 90 days old at least. Than they will get you the unlock for your s3.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cc999:
code

I have the unlock code but so not have a T-Mobile sim! How can I unlock without the T-Mobile sim card.

This is an ATT not International S3. Please help

CC
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhomiec:
go back and chat with a different rep. make sure you're speaking with an International rep as well. like everyone else on this thread. the whole 90 days thing is a load of crap. i was a 14 day NEW customer, not an upgrade, when i received my unlock code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hutch8891:
I just chatted on-line with an international rep and got the unlock code and instructions but i do not have a non att sim to unlock my phone.:(

The rep was great. Took less than 5 min to chat with the rep and get the code and instructions.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DerekPradoFLA:
I got the same run around..... guess I will try back again in 15 days or so :confused::laugh:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zexco:
What I mean is you can't go to Rogers and ask them to unlock a Bell phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jasonator:
Everyone, If chat is not working call the number in OP. It is simply a phone call with no runaround. It has been proven to work by numerous members here. The chat you guys are using is likely a US Chat. You NEED international. They are the ones that help you. I hope this clarifies things. Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mattsternc:
Wow! :) This worked!

So like several other people have done, I called in. Within 2 minutes I had the unlock code for my phone!! :D I did ask if there were instructions for the S3 and it was fairly simple:

1. Power off the phone and insert non-AT&T sim card

2. Power on the phone

3. Enter the unlock code when prompted

4. Tap on OK on the bottom left of the on-screen keypad

5. A popup will appear stating "Network Lock Deactivated"

That's it! I just have to get a different SIM card to get this out of the way, but it really is that simple. Call the # in the Ops original post!!

Many thanks to the OP!! :good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Try typing in this code and see if it gives you the prompt please:

#7465625*638*#

From this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d5czc9rU48

If it works I'll go back to stock because I do not have a TMo sim anywhere...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] krips2003:
That code doesn't work on at&t version of Galaxy S3.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Cool. Worth a shot. ATT gave me mine with no trouble using OP number. Make sure you press 2 then 4 after you enter identifying info.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] billinaz:
The only question I was asked is what my IMEI was. Got the unlock code 3 minutes after asking for it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] NeoTINS:
Simply amazing.

...sent using Tapatalk on my Galaxy SIII...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] plmiller0905:
I did the chat and received my unlock code within a minute or two. I turned the phone off, removed my ATT sim and I placed my unused T-Mobile sim into the phone. When I turned the phone back on, it was a box that popped up requesting the unlock code. I entered the code (don't remember if I saw a popup stating "Network Lock Deactivated" ) but after I entered the code, it took me to the homescreen. I also rebooted the phone and that popup box requesting the unlock code did not reappear....It went straight to my homescreen.

So my question is, does this mean my S3 is now unlocked?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Yes, you enter it once and are unlocked forever.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] plmiller0905:
Cool....that was easy then
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yoyochuckd:
All Samsung put lock codes in same way without sim. #7465625*638*# will bring up unlock screen. Or just add code after *638*then code. You won't be able to see anything you type after 638*
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] prosparky:
Getting the code was easy! I logged in to att.com, and chatted with an international rep, as others did. He asked for my IMEI, and a few minutes later, gave me the unlock code, no other questions asked. I have only had the phone for a week. I tried using the MMI code he gave me, along with the unlock code, but I got an "Invalid MMI code" error. I ordered a T-Mobile micro sim from eBay for 99¢ and free shipping today. I will post results when I get this card. Thanks guys!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hcyplr29:
Same here. Chatted online with an International Rep and within 5 minutes I had my unlock code. So easy. This is great info. I really don't need it but good for re-sale value. :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kenrothman:
I just called the int'l number and the jerky rep on the phone wouldn't give me the code -- told me that at&t would have to charge me an early termination fee to get my phone unlocked b/c i'm within my 2 year contract and they consider the unlock a "breech". (i renewed in july).

I've been an at&t customer for at least 10 years, since it was Cingular. This is BS. I asked for a supervisor and was put on hold "forever". going to call back later and hopefully get a different rep with a better attitude.

anyone else have this kind of response?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RiPpeR_dUdE:
Calling will do you no good as I'm sure you've encountered. Only via chat are you able to get the unlock code.... caveat is, you must be out of contract and/or paid full price for your phone. I simply emailed the Rep who I was chatting with my original receipt and within a few minutes they provided the unlock code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] modelomaestro22:
Just called ops number got my pantech burst unlocked!!! Thank u sir!

:):beer:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
This information is completely false. I got my unlock code from the second rep I talked to on that international number. I did not pay full price for my phone. I simply said I was going to travel overseas and needed it unlocked to use there. His only question to me was, what is your IMEI number?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] modelomaestro22:
I just said i need my unlock code LOL
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Seanbest:
I used the code it said successful, but the sim we had was unactivated. Is there any way to verify by bringing up the network unlock screen like you could on the previous SGS variants?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] phonecurious:
I wish Rogers can do that :(:(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Anotha'newb:
works

So I went to the international chat, and at the top it gives a web address for unlock requests saying that they could not be done there. So I played dumb and said I was going to travel, could I just put in another carriers SIM while there, and the rep said no it had to be unlocked and then gave me the code and instructions! So don't be afraid to ask just because of the red lettering saying they can't do it....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
There is no way to "verify". If you put in another sim and it doesn't ask for an unlock code it worked.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] m3thods:
Yes. However the easiest way to check is to try and make a call with a foreign SIM. Maybe you can borrow a friend's.

Otherwise I'm willing to bet it's done.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CDAZ:
Connection problem of invalid MMI code

When I try and unlock my phone I keep getting this error message Connection problem of invalid MMI code
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Did you go to settings, mobile networks, and search for more networks? Mine set up Straight talk on its own. I had purchased a sim on Amazon for .24 from simple mobile and it set all that up after I opened mobile networks and it searched.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] prosparky:
I got my 99 cent Simple Mobile card today, popped it in, entered the unlock code, and it worked. Thanks to the OP.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CDAZ:
I still have the AT&T sim card in. I was following the instructions to unlock the phone without having to use a third party sim card.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] whoamanwtf:
Just called as well, was given the code within 5 minutes first rep.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RedSkulll:
this never happens in canada :(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] badgcoupe:
So I just tried, international care with ATT and they said if the device is under contract I can't unlock it. Did I get a bad rep?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Yup. Try again.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] silver91342:
Same thing here, told me No cause I am under contract then I talked to a supervisor (Royce) who also said no even though I told him I have been a Premiere customer (good standing) for the last 15 years he started to get mad and hung up. Called up again very nice man answered, he didn't even ask my IMEI (he got it from my account) and that was it. He even offered to call me back to make sure I was ok.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] badgcoupe:
Success! Got a different rep, was super polite, took him 5 minutes to look it up and it was magically now eligible. Gotta love these reps!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Stephen1125:
I also had success. I logged into my AT&T account online and started a chat with an international rep. I asked for the unlock code and gave him my IMEI and he provided the unlock code, no questions asked.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Skoffer:
Just got off the phone with ATT International.

All I did was tell them I was heading out of the country and wanted to get a prepaid simcard to use my phone. The girl took a minute, and then told me I needed to go to www.att.com/deviceunlock. I was planning to just call back to get a different rep, so I said thank you and hung up. That link is where you go to initiate an iPhone 5 unlock, apparently. Anyway, about 30 seconds later, my phone rings, and it is the same rep, and she wants to confirm my IMEI. She just read it back to me, then said, hang on, and gave me the unlock code. And then gave me the instructions on how to use it.

restart the phone, insert the new sim, then start it up and dial #7465625*638*# then the unlock code.

Anyway, I have the unlock code, just need another networks sim to do it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] slicetwo:
this most definitely works. i called the international number today and within 5 minutes the guy gave me my code. i've only had my gs3 for 2 months (but i've been an att customer for around 4 years). just keep trying. now if i could only find another sim card...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Found mine for a quarter on amazon with free 2 day prime shipping.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] slicetwo:
excellent. found one. thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
It was .25 when I bought it. Still, .37 isn't bad. Free shipping prime or not it seems now. http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Mobile...=UTF8&qid=1352827872&sr=1-2&keywords=sim+card

Edit: You will need a sim card cutter for this, so get this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Mobile...UTF8&qid=1352827938&sr=1-3&keywords=micro+sim

.38, no cutter needed. I just had a sim cutter around so it didn't matter.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] slicetwo:
Awesome. Done. Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sailindawg:
@ OP

Thanks! I'm in the US, AT&T customer for close to ten years. I called the international number, asked for the unlock code for travel. The phone rep says no problem, checked the phone status & gave me the unlock code! About 15 minutes on the phone. Got a Simple Mobile SIM for .99, inserted, rebooted and put the code in when prompted. Delighted to see the unlock confirmation! Phone is now unlocked!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] emma999:
Unlock Code

Just called and less than two minutes later got my unlock code. Thanks for the info.:laugh::laugh:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kwaalude:
worked like a charm. i've literally had the phone an hour, and the rep i spoke with, Tony was shocked after he entered my IMEI number. as i was waiting, his actual words were, "i can't believe this, it's actually gave me the unlock code!"

great job OP!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] itxz:
I think I'm doing something wrong. I called 1-800-335-4685, gave them my account information. When the rep came on the line, I verified my account, and she asked "How can I help you today?" I explained to her that I was hoping to unlock my device, and she said "Yes, hold on...*pause*....it seems you're still on contract and we cannot do it until you are out of contract"

This happened to me on three different occasions.

Any advice?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dvazriel:
Dunno man, maybe just bad luck? Try a different time of day?

Cause i just called, took me longer to navigate telephone prompts to talk with someone than actually getting the code.

Just tell them you are going abroad for a few months and need to use your phone away.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] 12voltmike:
Will this work if you are not an at&t customer?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
No. And that question has also already been answered.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] drivel2787:
Any benefit to doing this other than being able to use the phone on another carrier network?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Worth more when/if you sell it.

Phone can do more than it could before.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] j0sh_m:
Same here. Exchanged my iPhone 5 with GS3 last month and a week later tried to have it unlocked by chatting with international customer service online. 2-3 mins. later my phone was unlocked.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] drivel2787:
I used the online method of chat: https://www.att.com/OLAM_PROD_CMS/olam/passthroughAction.myworld?actionType=tech# by logging in going to support, and chat availability, and then international customer care. Took about 10 minutes and the rep gave me my unlock code. :good:

---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:38 PM ----------

Is there any key code process on the US based phones to unlock or only by inserting another carrier SIM?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thacounty:
Everyone says the key presses don't work on ATT. I didn't go back to stock to test. You can get a SIM card for a little over a quarter on Amazon
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hyun18:
we tried that, but they said our contract needs to end first ?(2 year cont)

Edit: Nvm, the international care livechat worked!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dlockhart:
I have the Canadian version of the AT&T and I went back to un-rooted stock and the codes do not work. I found later that only the international version works with this code.. If you know anyone with an iphone 4s it uses a micro sim :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ericjwdchen:
Worked Fantastic . Thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AWiseMonkey:
I did mine last week, just did the online chat. Just gave them the IMEI and 30 seconds later had my unlock code...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blively2:
This may be a silly question, but why can't you "share" the unlock codes you were given, for those that acquired one? Is it because its a unique number to each phone or what? Thanks in advance!

Sent from my Pimped Out S3
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] fallguy7822:
Actually yes It will I bought 3 s3's from the market and unlocked all 3 using this method
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gop1:
What did you tell them? I give them my ST phone number and they direct me to the iP5 unlock web page.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] geoldr:
The unlock code is generated from the IMEI number which is unique to each phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] fallguy7822:
I told them I don't have an at&t account cause I don't live in the USA and need to unlock a phone I bought
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mahler47:
Jasonator: Wow, that was awesome. I called them and within 2 minutes got the unlock code. Thanks for saving me all that time!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ripepi:
Question if I unlock my phone would I be able to update my phone to jellybean or would I still have to wait on an AT&T release. Also would I be able to use Google wallet too. Sorry if these are dumb questions new to the android scene.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] duttyg:
You will still have to wait. Its the ATT model still.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] marcustaz:
You my bro saved me hours!!! Thank you for the HUGE heads up!! took me literally 5 minutes to get my unlock code and I was about to pay a service for it! :crying:

Mods if your listening, Please consider making this a sticky for the AT&T section!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] motive:
Took me under 2 minutes calling International support and told them I was at a corporate AT&T store and they told me to contact this department. I don't have an account with AT&T (Straight Talk) and my friend did an upgrade for me so I can get this phone for $160 at BB... Very smooth. Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] fehmixp:
This worked! Many thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] darkcurrent:
This worked even though I wasn't an ATT customer.

thanks OP!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] distortion:
Worked for me. just meed a Tmo SIM card now to try it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] questionmillennium:
It took a total of 10 minutes for me to go online and get the unlock code.

Thanks so much! I just bought this phone 3 days ago and to get it unlocked for free is awesome!

My question now is, since I don't currently have a non-AT&T sim card, can I still go through the process to unlock it?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crypt0kiddie:
Yeah Here are the steps directly from ATT:

ATT Rep: These are the steps with a non AT&T sim card.

ATT Rep: Device Unlock Steps - Non-AT&T SIM Card 1 Power off the device and insert a non-AT&T SIM card. 2 Power on the device. 3 Network Lock displays: Enter the device unlock code. 4 The SOS key LSK on the lower-left side of the device keypad changes to OK. Select OK. 5 Display reads: Network Lock Deactivated.

ATT Rep: These are with your AT&T sim card.

ATT Rep: Device Unlock Steps - AT&T SIM Card 1 Power off the device and insert an AT&T SIM card. 2 Power on the device. 3 Enter network lock string: # 7 4 6 5 6 2 5 * 6 3 8 * # followed by the unlock code. 4 The SOS key LSK on the lower-left side of the device keypad changes to OK. Select OK. 5 Display reads: Network Lock Deactivated.

ATT Rep: Also keep in mind that you only have five tries to unlock the device.

ATT Rep: If unsuccessful five times in a row, the device is permanently locked to the AT&T network.

By the way, I have no real reason for needing my phone unlocked but I saw this thread and decided to use the online web chat via their international help. It took me like 3 minutes to get my IMEI Unlock Code. Very handy if you actually need to travel. I'm set to go if I ever do!