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[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] NexusPenguin:
Hi,

With constant price drops in Europe (the Duo 256 Unlocked is now offered for 700€ here) I am not sure risking to get a device I will not be able to unlock for 510€ is still worth it.

Especially as I can exclude VAT and that would make it about 575€.

I'll have to see if I get collect back VAT if I buy in the US. Not really sure about this.

Regards.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] NexusPenguin:
Hi,

It's been reported that you can now get an unlock code directly from AT&T, without having to call Microsoft.

It has also been reported that you can get this unlock code from AT&T even though you are no customer of theirs and never have been such customer.

Can anyone please confirm this ?

Regards.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] NexusPenguin:
Any one has an answer to this ?

I am about to order a Sureface Duo from Amazon... but would like it to be a nice process to get that unlock code.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] NexusPenguin:
Hi,

So no one in here able to tell if I can now unlock the thing really smoothly from AT&T directly without being a customer of theirs ?

Regards.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] tiguy99:
Reddit is your best friend here!

https://www.reddit.com/r/surfaceduo/comments/nqsiy3

XDA traffic is MUCH less now a days vs Reddit 🤔

Just got mine from Amazon on Monday!

It's a fantastic phone/tablet/productivity device. You'll love it. Very very high end build quality for sure.

Took it out of the box and immediately had a 2GB update to the current version waiting. After updating the phone runs SOLID and doesn't have the bugs people complained about😊
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] NexusPenguin:
Hi,

Returned mine.

Was tired of 2 things :

1°) one display getting "off" too many times even while playing ;

2°) having to replace everything on both displays each time I run the app or even put it back to foreground whan it was placed in background for 5 seconds.

MS refunded the money real fast.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] AlekGare:
I just got my Duo yesterday and I've requested the unlock code on the ATT page directly, let's see how that goes.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] none24:
if you still haven't gotten it unlocked I posted where I got my unlock code from a service and how to do it.

Sim Unlock Success (Not bait I swear)
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] alfredtv:
the site doesn't show the duo, do you know if they support it?
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] none24:
Again, check out my post. I talk about the fact that they don't have it listed. Just read it. They do support it. That's how I got mine unlocked.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] carortruck80:
I have been told by both Microsoft and AT&T to pound sand. Open an account and use the phone on a paid plan. Just tried your method and I'm waiting a response with my code. They did reply to my updated device info within 5 minutes. Super fast. Thanks thanks for the suggestion, hope this works better than then dialing AT&T or Microsoft support. I will update to confirm this works.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] none24:
Awesome! id just ask that you comment on my post saying it worked out and give your personal experience once they get you situated. that way more folks can know.

Im glad this Phone is finally getting more love from the XDA community.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] xjrc:
I got a locked surface duo from Amazon and took me about 4 weeks to get the code

I requested the code from the AT&T website then waited one week but no answer. Then contacted Microsoft and they said they would email me the code(they will ask you for the request number at the AT&T website) . waited 2 more weeks and contacted Microsoft again this time they escalated the case and got an email from AT&T with the code 3 days later

I would recommend to contact them as soon as the time they promised expires to do this faster
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] ajulien:
Finally, I got it unlocked. Long story, short(ish)

Bought it at Amazon Mexico, from a US vendor (https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B094PPCP8V?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details). The 128GB version for MXN 6400 (around USD 300). Brand new, sealed box, original charger, the works.

Many failed attempts to get through AT&T came,, but an important point for non-US buyers: when the att.com site detects that you come from abroad (at least in the case of Mexico), it redirects you to att.com.mx (AT&T Mexico's home page). So, for us, the https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ "does not exist". I connected to my company's VPN, and with that, I could reach the device unlock page. If you have no VPN, take the test period of any reputable VPN service, and off you go.

Finally, I went to Microsoft support site. Have your Microsoft account logged in (Outlook.com or whatnot). As others have pointed out, make sure you are talking to a Surface Duo specialist. They've seen this happen. This girl Gabby was really helpful. She had to escalate, talk to the supervisor or something, find out they didn't have the codes anymore, and when she said "I will open the request with AT&T for you, I explained that I had done it (3+ times) to no avail. She told me not to worry, that she would be explaining what needed to be explained. I don't know if she opened a ticket the same way all of us have, but then she contacted someone inside AT&T about the ticket, so they can deal with it properly.

Minutes later I received in my email a new "unlock request" message from AT&T. I feared that the next day it would be rejected again. But the next day it said "we're working on it". And the next day, and the next. A week passed by, and finally, I received the code!

And... it failed! As others have pointed out, the code ended with zero. So I replaced it with 1 (failed), 2 (failed) and finally, 3 was the lucky number.

I'm loving my Duo! Two screens is the way to go. I remember seeing the MS Courier project years ago, and wished it would materialize some day. Now, I hope it does not dissapear. This device is awesome!
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] apetrov1x5:
I am really happy it worked for you - your perseverance has paid in the end!

I am also trying to unlock from abroad, but for me the problem is that AT&T unlock service does not even create an unlock request. As soon as I enter IMEI it says that this phone was not sold by AT&T and they direct me to Amazon. Amazon can't do anything of course. Microsoft has also been refusing me, but to be fair, there is nothing to escalate for them - there is no unlock request so to say, because AT&T refuses to open one. And the vicious circle closes.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] ajulien:
Hey!

I left out the part where AT&T told me to talk to Amazon. I did, just to cover all bases, but knowing (and eventually confirming) that the seller (who wasn't Amazon but a 3rd party from the marketplace) could do nothing about this.

Insist with Microsoft. You may refer them to my support case #1052716853. Tell them that in that case, Microsoft themselves opened a new AT&T unlock request on behalf of the customer, and apparently gave follow up to it.

Good luck!
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] apetrov1x5:
Thank, I tried again, same response, they , MS, don't do that anymore, please contact AT&T support... Will keep insisting, the phone is new, but unusable :(
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] ajulien:
If you share your support case #, I can try and write to the support expert that helped me. Maybe she can step in or something. She was very helpful in my case.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] apetrov1x5:
Thank you. I will open a new support case just to be absolutely sure that they refuse it even after I follow your instructions. I will share the support case if they refuse it again.

Many thanks!
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] ohthree:
AT&T has been giving me the run around for 3 months, they finally tell me to go MS. I did so, they submitted a request as others have said.. and ATT just denied it with reason they need more information... I am livid!

I have filed a complaint with FCC, For those in the US, please go to below page and click on form at the end of the page. The complaint is under Equipment: Issues with your phone and related equipment including device unlocking.

https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360001201223
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] azndan2:
I filed a complaint as well. Lets get these jokers and force them to do what they promised to do.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] azndan2:
Microsoft is now saying that this is AT&T's responsibility.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] TechX1991:
I've gone through 3 duo's that are att. all paid off, att won't unlock
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] a_petrov303:
I just tried, but it asks for a number to be contacted on. I don't have an US number, it does not accept my non-US number either.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] a_petrov303:
OK, I have tried one last time, forth I think, about a month ago.

At first, all was promising, because on previous attempts, ATT would not even start the process, but give me an error message. 2 times I got the message about this device being not sold via AT&T (true, it came from Amazon), so they will not even start the unlock request. A third time they said that the phone is reported stolen or something similar, so they will not do it.

I tried again, a month ago and there was the normal message - please verify the link etc. I was supposed to receive the code in "up to 24 hours", but days passed and there was no code. On the other hand, in other cases when unlock was failed, there was a message about refusal in up to 3 days. After 2 weeks of waiting came the message saying that they are still checking something?!!! Then I gave up and called them. i could not pass the robot, I tried several times.

I went back to MS they were super nice (as always in my experience) and promised to solve my issue. But after almost an hour of going back and forward to the supervisor, MS CS said "NO". They said they are not a mobile operator, I need to go to ATT.

I said that AT&T won't even speak to me, I asked again and again, I asked for MS to call AT&T and check my unlock request number, they said no on every time.

I did not wont to let her go, I kept pushing. After one hour she promises that she personally will look after me, will ask the supervisor every morning until my issue is solved...bla-bla-bla...I really believed her...

I was optimistic...next day "sorry to let you know that it is impossible" came from her of course.

And the day after AT&T sent me the code! I don't know if MS actually did something or not, because she repeated more than 8 times that they cannot and will not speak with AT&T on my behalf.

Thank you guys who encouraged with your experience of not giving up.

So, can I get dual sim or SIM = eSIM now?))))
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] TechX1991:
If its sold by amazon but locked to ATT, that means it started its life as an att phone, and they should unlock it. I've done this with iPhones, Samsung's, Moto's, Pixels, etc. The surface duo though, never worked on the 1 that was an amazon att device.

I got a SIM Unlock code from ATT for one of them. Code did not work. It did absolutely nothing.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] apetrov1x5:
My code worked. I want have eSim activated now. No idea how though
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] TechX1991:
i'm still having issues with att over these devices
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] JJTAMAYOB:
Hi, anyone trying recently?
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] SpawnSoSuuperbad:
so as of this post date the only way you can obtain a unlock code would be is to contact the FCC and file a complaint. i have been put through to at&t and microsoft and they do nothing for you but within 2 days of my FCC complaint i had gotten a text message saying to call the president of office at at&t and i was granted the code.
[Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers] a_petrov303:
nice one!
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] Felipe kg:
Good morning!

I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 device, and it presented some issues with the cameras, Wi-Fi and media, resulted from the motherboard. I bought a new motherboard from Aliexpress, changed the old one for the new one and it worked for like 5 seconds, and right after the two imeis number turned to 0. I can’t unlock the bootloader for not having the phone imei and the phone has the Chinese rom, MIUI 12. Any solutions to recover the imei or unlock the bootloader?

Sorry for bad inglish.
[OnePlus 9R] samuelysm:
Anyone Oneplus 9R, come with 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM flash to Oxygen have 5G(AC) WIFI sigal?
[OnePlus 9R] jasonwong28:
same problem on mine. Seems some 5Ghz channel works, but not all (44 works, 147,155 wont work in my test)
[OnePlus 9R] h8Aramex:
Interesting. I wonder if this is due to the SoC.

Can you guys spot these specific channels here? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels

Like are they "not normal" somehow?
[OnePlus 9R] Machado000:
Hi there.

My two cents.

My 9R only see WiFi 5Ghz channels between 36-64 and 100-128.

Other channels are not seen or connected to.

I checked using an app called WiFi Analyser.

In these channels I do connect OK using a Netgear R7000 router.

Lower channels have better speed in my tests.

The problem is my old Oneplus 5T could see and connect to the full radio spectrum, all channels from 36 to 144.

Missing these channels is an expected behavior for the 9R?

(Spec sheets on gsmarena doesn't talk about these details. They only say that the phone is WiFi dual band compatible)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] abp:
Hi

Yesterday i noticed that the screen of my Touch Diamond had a strange oil pattern in square in the middle. everything works OK and i can't see it when it is turned on, but i would like to know what it is.

i have attached a picture...

Regards,

Allan Boegild Pedersen

www.allan-bogild.dk
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Blazeitup123:
looks like some seperation of the layers. trippy...:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] danielch:
I have that pattern on my old phone with touch screen, but not on my diamond. Wanna know what that is :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] prank1:
I once had that on my Artemis.

If you put it very close to a radiator, you will notice after a few minutes it will start to get smaller and smaller

Lol

It went away on its own after a few days.

The thing that triggered it was that I took it out with me one time and it was extremely cold outside, even snowing. I left it in my pocket.

When I got home, I noticed that.

If you leave it at room temperature for a few days it will get smaller and smaller then just eventually go away. But you probably exposed the device to too much cold a couple of days ago.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] damiantmc:
I had this on my compact iv, just recieved a new one a few days ago and noticed this same kind of thing but the exact size of the activesinc sticker, gone now though after a few days
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Malik05:
that looks like some sortt of humidity or condensation...do you have a screen protector? if you do, take it off....
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] kultus:
Touch layer separate of display glass WOW what a huge surface...I had it on asus P525 about half of centimiter in diameter but nothing affect touch sensitivity but this is LOL:D:D:D

sry cant help myself:o

Did you get off screenprotection too fast and agresively????
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Scotchy49:
This square seems to be equal to the size of the screen protector's glued surface (the one which is originally delivered with it, not the one you place yourself). So I would think about the same with the guy just above: Was it too much glued and you took it forcing ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] willyy1991:
I've had that too since the beginning.. i thought it was normal.. mine is a bit smaller and sometimes you cant notice it ... how the hell do i get rid of it?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] etenx500:
wrong post.. sorry
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] abp:
Update

Hi

Just want to give a update of my problem...

I send my TD in for warranty repair and just got it back today, the front including the LCD screen has been replaced.

It is so good to have my TD back, btw it took a little over a week at a HTC service center here in Denmark.

Regards,

Allan
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] kolomparrudi:
Same problem

I have the same problem with my diamond (same size and shape). I sent it to warranty repair 2 weeks ago and still waiting for it. The guy in the service said: he don't think the service will replace it.

abp: Do you have a service report about your problem? If my service refuse to replace it, I want to show them a service report to appeal.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] 68guns:
i need help to find a app which catalogues files in a directory on my android phone so i can export the list

thanks
[General Topics] Jessk3456:
Hi. Im looking for someone to root my LG Stylo 5. I've heard its easy but I've watched some videos and read some instructions and they all vary. I don't want it to be an additional app if that makes sense.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] HenryStar:
My moto x4 baseband dont work. After made an clean install with SuperiorOS rom, it dosent find the mobile network. Wifi works prefect, after flashed the modem after an guide.

Still it says not found when I go into fastboot mode. But adb flashing works, no errors. I looked up the EU version xt1900-7 and rom works nice.

Still no contact with the simcard. Do I miss something? I read about EDL in here, but I got confused.

Plus each time I boot, it comes after frusted momemnt "Verity mode is set to disabled".

Here is the code after fastboot getvar:
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] theoware:
Try going back to stock with this
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Gagnon:
I was planning on picking up an unlocked HTC Pro on Monday and wanted to know if I would be able to go to an AT&T store and get it setup?

1) Does AT&T allow unlocked phones to be setup like this?

2) Will I get 3G through their UMTS network?

I have done a lot of searching here and came up empty, someone surely has tried this or knows if it is possible?

Exoticphone.com is selling me the unlocked phone if you need to verify the specs in it (although I assume it is just the stock phone made by HTC).
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Gagnon:
I found some info. in this other forum here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=410945
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] omaralt:
1- Yes, you can set up any unlocked phone to use on at&t, as long as it supports the correct bands (the touch pro does). You dont need to go to an at&t store, just put the sim in, and your good to go

2- No, the current touch pro does not support at&t 3G bands. You can still use it on edge, or you can wait until the north american version is released

omar
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Fallon:
That's not for sure yet. The Touch Pro may or may not support the north american 3G bands. It's a bit of a gamble at this point from what I can tell, future ROM's may get that functionality working... or not.

As stated for #1, EDGE and GSM will work just fine.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] sdlopez83:
are you out of your mind posting this. Use the search on the top right.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] 10332007:
Wow, why are you flaming someone who just asked a simple question, you easily could have taken the time nicely point out the search feature instead of creating thread clutter.

To the OP, as stated you "might" be able to get 3G to run on it but out of the box it is only enabled for European 3G. When the "Fuse" comes out (Touch Pro made for ATT) it is possible that people will find a way to make the unlocked versions run with US 3G enabled, but thats not a sure thing.

You can go into any ATT store and just tell them you need to buy a SIM card and a phone plan and they will get you all set up.

When looking for phones just check which frequencies are supported on the device and what is offered by the network you are looking to join or use.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Zaxtrial:
Hello, it has been a while since I visited this site, since I changed my powerful Redmi 3s to a redmi note 8 pro, if I had investigated if there were possibilities to change the ROM to a cleaner one ...

Anyway, my question is that, Can I use the Recovery Stock on a NON-CFW? Unlock the Bootloader and install the PIXEL EXPERIENCE ROM (https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-begonia-pixel-experience-official-aosp.4196041/) .. But it did not count that when unlocking the Bootloader could not use any bank application. I specifically use 3, but all 3 give me errors.

Is there any way to get back to Lock Bootloader with this ROM on? can something be done to hide the bootloader status?

If there really is nothing to do, I will simply have to go back to MIUI.

Likewise, Thank you very much in advance.;)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] portugalas:
Good day, everyone. I wanted to ask what kind of things/apps are in the "Other" section when looking at the battery usage percentages? It's very odd, because, for example, today it used more of my battery than my screen did. I tried to optimise every single app that I have installed (There are no apps, that could drain my phone's battery as far as I'm concerned). Is it possible to fix it?

Thank you in advance and best regards,

portugalas
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] -GREY:
i think they are system apps
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Shadowk1ller:
Switch off you pocket detection sensor, it's draining you battery!
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] -GREY:
Is that different from "raise to wake"?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Shadowk1ller:
Yap, but i think that's an option to have off too if you want stand by battery to last more.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] portugalas:
How can I turn off this pocket detection feature?

Cheers
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Shadowk1ller:
Try here... Settings> Lock screen & password> Advanced settings

But i dont have miui so i dont know for sure, i'm using crdroid...

(Já agora pelo nome pareces tuga :D )
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] -GREY:
Omg, I followed this and my phone now can last all day. Thank you!
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] portugalas:
I removed all the bloatware I could, we'll see how that will improve battery life. Either way, thanks for your help.

Kind regards,

portugalas
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Mohammad_pd:
Hii can't find this option on miui global 13.0.3
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] ApexPrime:
Dt2w works fine for the first few minutes after locking phone but after that, it requires 7-8 taps to wake up. Anyone else experiencing this? Im using xiaomi.eu 12.5 stable.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Morak75:
I'm on the weekly and I also have this issue. Not 7-8, but I have to tap twice. Like 2 taps then 2 taps again. Happens sometimes.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] reg66:
all good on ArrowOS, DT2W and sleep working great... i know it's possibly not what ur looking for... but it's a seriously good rom.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] minotavros:
Yes, this happens also for me
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Nemix77:
I'd assume this would also be an issue on the Global rom?

If so, we can bring it to Poco's attention via Poco community forum.

Otherwise, we'd have to bring it to Xiaomi's attention on the Mi community forum.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] festor:
I noticed this too but for me it’s the very slight movement between taps where it presumes a gesture is upcoming. It also seems a little worse with a slippery tempered glass protector.

If I make a conscious effort not to move position between taps it works for me every time. Maybe they can adjust swipe detection sensitivity?