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[G1 General] acousticdank:
I don't think it's only limited to US G1's.

Basically when you ask TMobile to get an unlock code they get it from HTC. I don't think they really keep track of who has what phone and where.

I bought a phone off ebay and they sent me a code. Worst case scenario, see if it works, and if it doesn't you're really not in that bad of a situation.
[G1 General] Nicolai:
I'm kind of a noob here, I tend to read and not post at lot, but I've been reading through these few pages, and trying to get my G1 unlocked for ATT. I just got off the phone with a customer service rep, and they told me "the G1 is a T-Mobile exclusive phone, and there is currently no way for it to be unlocked on ATT"

I argued with him for a few minutes, but he didn't budge. Anything I can do to get it unlocked, or do I need to fork over 25 dollars for a code?
[G1 General] a1t:
Confirmation it is FREE.

To all who dont believe.

Yes unlock for G1 for free in the US. I just did it. No questions asked. If they do ask, tell them that you are going overseas in the next month and you have a pre-paid sim card. (I didnt even have to do this) By law T-Mobile has to do this for free. For me they pulled up my phones sd code and emailed me a confirmation email. It took a couple of days but it was FREE.

I put my co-workers sim (from att) in and entered the code and it accepted the unlock. I even verified through the settings of the phone.

No cost to me.

Thanks
[G1 General] urdui:
They are so wrong dude, of course they can give you the code to unlock it. What im unsure about is if your an att customer and you call up tmobile, will they give you an unlock code if you ***** at them enough? Yes i am a super noob, i just got a g1 today and im an att customer as well. And yes, I am broke and dont have money for an unlock code. lol
[G1 General] boostfedh22:
Unlock Code

Can u still get unlock codes? If so PLEASE pm me and I'll give u my iemi number....could really use ur help...from readin a bunch of posts, ur the man wen it comes to unlock codes. Thanx
[G1 General] xaxis:
hi

i am not sure if someone already mentioned this, but i just got off a chat with T-mobile.

went throu

http://www.t-mobile.com/Contact.aspx

and went for Email us link, then it will give a link after the Question to Chat online. the reason i did this because my Flexpay account has no money for the last 70 days or so.

i gave them the IMEI and account info. and was told to expect an email within 24 hours..

hope this will help
[G1 General] xsoft:
Not available at Czech rep.:

reply from TmobileCZ:

..simple.. hem ... ask HTC, we dont have unlock codes..

reply from HTC:

.."If the code you mean is to unlock the phone to be able to use with another network then I have to say that we don't have the codes to unlock the phone. Your network have to contact HTC with their 'internal' contacts to get the codes.Our call center doesn't have unlocking codes. If the above steps do not resolve your issue, we invite you to visit the support area on our Web site"..

Is there any way, how to unlock it true someone abroad? (I have US version). I dont have Tmobile account and then I cant call on some holine.

Any suggestion?
[G1 General] urdui:
If theres any way a mod could unlock my g1 for me I would be insanely appreciative, ill also throw in a few bucks if they want =). If a mod can do it, just pm and ill give you IMEI, Thank you so much!!!:)

-Noob. hehe
[G1 General] Proxin:
I haven't looked into unlocking a lot... will it allow me to use networks that I don't have a SIM card for? Such as, if I'm in the situation where only Verizon gets service and I have a T-Mobile SIM card in my phone, will I be able to get service as well then?
[G1 General] urdui:
Well unlocking means that a phone thats locked to a certain carrier, such as a Tmobile g1 only being allow to be used with tmobile, can be used with another gsm carrier like At&t/cingular, or rogers wireless.

However, since verizon does not use sim cards, even if the phone is unlocked, you wouldnt be able to use it on tmobile or at&t because they require sim cards.
[G1 General] Darkrune495:
When using the code supplied by T-Mobile to unlock the G1 for say O2. Does the unlocking of the G1 result in the loss of some features such as the marketplace?

Or is it just the case of putting the correct O2 APN settings into the G1?
[G1 General] xsoft:
Im just wandering where is unlock code stored at phone. I make complete dump and I cant find it.

Can anybody with code try to search for it at files dump?

Completly wipe, reset, reflash, .. and still locked. Or where is stored locked and unlocked SIM MSC?
[G1 General] vdl68:
You should use the search button! I give you a hint... RADIO.....:)
[G1 General] xsoft:
(I try it .. really try, xda, google, source.android) this if 1st clue. Thanks.
[G1 General] borce_razor:
Can somebody make G1 unlocker ? Just like Diamond/Raphael ?
[G1 General] vdl68:
Well next time try a little harder!! LOL... When I first join this forum, no one seem to care to help me or teach me about hacking a G1, so I learn everything myself with the help of reading, learning, searching, and Googlein' it!! anyhow I don't want to sound like a teacher or a parent.... :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=458138
[G1 General] Darkrune495:
Email

I emailed T-mobile UK with the question:

how do i get an SIM unlock code for the T-Mobile G1 Black?

And I got an interesting response:

Thanks for your email John, asking me about the SIM unlocking code for your G1 phone.

To unlock your phone you'll need a subsidy PIN. This costs £14.68 Including VAT. All you need to do is let me know this is what you want and I will order one for you. It can take up to 28 working days to receive this.

It may be that not all of your phone's features will work on another network and you'll need to check that your phone is compatible with the network you're planning to use it on. Sometimes you'll also need a working SIM card to unlock it. There are a few things you'll need to do before we can give you your subsidy PIN.

You'll need to have had your T-Mobile account for at least one month.

You haven't asked more than three times for a subsidy PIN in the last 12 months.

Any outstanding amounts on your account must be paid before you can receive your Subsidy PIN.

The £14.68 charge for the PIN can be added to your monthly bill or paid via credit/debit card.

To get your subsidy PIN, please email me again with the following information:

your name, mobile number, and account password (if you don't have a password, you'll need to set one up or confirm other details, I've listed what you need to do, below)

an alternative number we can contact you on

the make and model of your phone

your IMEI number you'll find this on the back of your phone underneath the battery, or by pressing *#06# on your keypad (or on a Blackberry use the track wheel to scroll to Hide Call and press Return then from the Options menu on the front screen choose Status Open and you'll see your IMEI)

tell me how you'd like to pay the £14.68 charge.

If you don't have an account password set up, simply call us on 150 from your T-Mobile phone or 0845 412 5000 from a landline (Landline calls are charged at local rates if you're a BT customer, but if you're with another provider it may cost a bit more so please check). We're here 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday.

Alternatively, you can reply with other details which will allow me to access your account. By answering these security questions, we'll be sure that you're the account holder.

If you pay monthly please tell me the amount of your last bill and how you paid.

And if you'd like me to set up your password, please tell me what you'd like it to be, and I'll get it up and running for you.

Thank again for taking time to email me John, I'm sure that you will able to unlock your phone very soon.

If you need any further assistance please continue to use the benefits of our email service and reply to my message, or alternatively, visit our help and advice section on the website by clicking here.

Kind regards

Nazia Khatoon

Customer Services Email Team

T-Mobile
[G1 General] drewdown227:
unlock code

I just called said i was going to england punched in that *#06# code read the guy my imei and worked like a charm said they will email me the unlock instructions within 2-10 days.
[G1 General] ninjai:
Worked for me too. I had to call twice though. It helps to mention that you paid full price on the phone. In the event you are under the 90day minimum.
[G1 General] kockroach:
Hey neoobs, what about the 90-days? I started up with T-Mobile last week, and I inquired about getting an unlock code for my G1 as I will be overseas in Australia for a few weeks in April. They won't give me one....not until 90 days pass. I said that I wanted to use a pre-paid SIM to avoid unnecessary charges, but the guy on the phone wouldn't do it.
[G1 General] cigar3tte:
So Neoobs did this on multiple phones? T-Mobile doesn't keep track of unlock requests?
[G1 General] neoobs:
I have done it on over 10 different phones. However the last time I contacted them they gave me a ceist and desist order to stop posting this email (rdotson@t-mobile.net) and telling people to email them for unlock codes.
[G1 General] kockroach:
Hmmmm...so then I shouldn't email that person then, huh?;):rolleyes:

Actually, I just tried to call in again...and I should be getting my code emailed to me by tomorrow!
[G1 General] kockroach:
Sorry, I couldn't edit my last post from here. T-Mobile's SIM Unlock department emailed me today saying I had to wait the 90 days. Guess I may have to try that email now.
[G1 General] cigar3tte:
Don't email the guy. Why get Neoobs in trouble? I just unlocked a coworker's phone for her (she'll be overseas before her 90 days), being I'm a six-year T-Mobile customer. Just find someone to do it for you, or ask Neoobs.
[G1 General] kockroach:
I only said that since Neoobs actually wrote down the email address. I don't feel confortable actually doing that...wouldn't want to get Neoobs in trouble either. I am not sure if anyone I know has T-Mobile or not. Will have to see. I'd ask Neoobs about doing it, but sounds like Neoobs has done quite a few lately.

EDIT: Just called T-Mobile to try again, but the person wouldn't even submit the request. I offered to pay my first three months to get the code, but she said it wouldn't work that way. It isn't about the money, it's that the manufacturer requires 90-days of the phone in service before an unlock code is given out? If that is the case, how is it possible for me to get a friend that has been with T-Mobile for a while to do an unlock? I don't get that.
[G1 General] wootroot:
i assume tmobile unlocks based on your imei, can anyone (for this example, other than me) with tmobile (and a g1 plan) call up from a landline, give them there account info and a imei of MY g1 (or anyones g1 that isnt currently being used by the person making the call) and give the imei, and then get a unlock code for that imei?

now i know a few people are going to say that the imei HAS to match what tmobile has on record, and i know for a fact that this isnt true, being as ive had a siemens sk65 before, and tmobile had me listed as having a samsung phones imei (since i hadnt put in the sim to my new siemens phone yet) and when they said they have me listed at having this samsung and i explained that i have the siemens and they simply just asked for the new imei, they registered my imei with the netork with out me having my phone do it through the sim, and ive bounced back and forth between phones without calling tmobile to do this imei swap for me since the sim does it, basically, i know both the sim and tmobile can change imei registrations on the account, so even if tmobile changes your account to say that you have my imei, when you boot your phone on, it would correct it back

so basically, can someone get me a unlock code for my g1 for me? lol

EDIT: oh the reason im not doing it myself is while ive been a tmobile customer for years, and im the account holder, AND ive had the g1 since it came out, im not always up on my payments on my account, trying to avoid a hassle the above is possible
[G1 General] kockroach:
So I have a buddy of mine that has been with T-Mobile for a couple of years. If I have him request a SIM unlock code for my phone, does he need to put his SIM in my G1 to get it to register on his account? Also, does the fact that I have already tried to get an unlock code with my phone's IMEI cause a problem for him to get an unlock code for the same IMEI? Especially since I am within the 14-day return period?

I have never had to go through this before, as my other cell phones have been CDMA. So I apologize for the questions. Thanks.
[G1 General] clefky10:
Why not just use JF's... that is free also.
[G1 General] kockroach:
That doesn't unlcok the SIM.
[G1 General] dazbradbury:
I assumed neoobs posted the email for us to use, but looking at a web result for R Dotson, you see he's the Chief Executive Officer for T-mobile USA. Haha. No wonder they don't want that email address posted online!

I'm currently in the UK, with a G1 I can't use until it's unlocked. Any kind US T-mobile customer willing to get the unlock code for me? Assuming neoobs is too busy...

Cheers,

Daz.
[G1 General] dazbradbury:
Ok, here is my convo with a T-mobile online representative:

Ricky B: Thank You for contacting T-Mobile Chat my name is Ricky Rep ID 703213387, how may I be of some assistance to you today Darius?

dazbradbury: Hi, I just wanted to be able to unlock my T-mobile G1...

dazbradbury: (I assume you got the message I wrote before entering this chat)

Ricky B: I will be more than happy to look into this for you, you may want to use your phone in other countries. May I start by getting your mobile number with dashes please?

dazbradbury: Perhaps I should make it clear, I am no longer a T-mobile customer, hence the reason I would like the unlock code (amongst wanting to go abroad).

dazbradbury: Hence, I was told that I just needed to provide my IMEI number...

dazbradbury: Which is:

Ricky B: Were you ever a T-Mobile Customer?

dazbradbury: ************

dazbradbury: Yes, but I've switched providers.

Ricky B: Do you know the old T-Mobile number?

dazbradbury: (Hence the desire to use a different sim)

dazbradbury: Do I need to find that out for you?

Ricky B: Yes, I need that number so I can see when you canceled and everything.

Ricky B: I can file the unlock code, but I must have your old account information first.

dazbradbury: I see. No way you can file for the code without that info? Might be a slight pain to get the number?

dazbradbury: Out of interest, would that mean a new customer buying a G1 wouldn't be able to get an unlock code?!

Ricky B: It is T-mobile policy that a user must be with us for 90 days before we can release the unlock code.

The short of it: It's a no go for me.

Anyone with a T-mobile account willing to go here: https://support.t-mobile.com/caseSubmitForm.html and get the code for me?

Cheers, Daz.
[G1 General] neoobs:
You can call from any number to get the unlock code even if the IMEI your on is different from the request.

And you can use that email. I don't mind. The email is actually the staff for the CEO so you won't speak to him personally but his staff. It is the highest level of support you can get.

Trust me if they say no just keep demanding it and demand to speak to the supervisor... and then there supervisor. And keep going up the chain. Threaten them with lawyers and lawsuits. You just need to push them. If they say it can't be done for 90 days because of (policy, manufactur, google, whoever, whatever) tell them they are lying and you want to speak to a supervisor.

As said above... it takes work (took 3 emails and 1 phone call to the secretary of the CEO) for me to get the first 5 codes. Another 3 emails and a class action lawsuit threat for the second 5 codes.
[G1 General] xdavidn88:
neoobs, you are the man. I don't want/need an unlock code.

But reading this is just hilarious.
[G1 General] Autarkis:
I don't mean to beat a dead horse, especially since my own G1 came unlocked all the way for no additional cost...

... but... can anyone technically savvy explain to me why SIM Lock wouldn't go away when flashing the Radio Flash JF's provided us with?

As far as I can tell, there's this three components:

1. SPL (nothing to do with nothing SIM lock),

2. boot.img / recovery.img / system.img / userdata.img, which provide what we call firmware AKA JF's flash

3. Radio Flash

Somewhere in there has to be a SIM lock ;) ... and if I don't know where and flash all three, I should be clear. Right? :)
[G1 General] neoobs:
There is a seperate controller for sim locking.
[G1 General] fulgerul:
Hi!

To make a long story short, i just bought a G1 from a friend.

Did all the activation hacks and the dev firmware, but to my surprise, phone is locked to T-MOBILE.

Since a live in Europe and i don't have any connections in the US, how could i unlock this phone ?

Waiting for your reply. Thanks in advance, Ted
[G1 General] meneomic:
I bought a G1 on ebay, I'm in Belgium and i can't call T-mobile to unsimlock... Anyone can help me? I can give IMEI number.

I have also the sim card from T-Mobile, but doenst work with belgian operator. Can I make something with?

Thanks anyway.
[G1 General] g2crx:
Well i called tmob also to get the unlock code.THen i get this email:

T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request

Sim Unlock Reference: 3056xxx

IMEI: 3582790xxxxxxxx

Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. We have received your SIM Unlock Request. Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at this time because the given IMEI is shown as "Unknown" in our SIM Unlock Database.

To ensure that we have the correct IMEI, please obtain the IMEI directly from the handset by pressing *#06#. Once this is obtained, please submit a new request including the information below:

1. T-Mobile account and mobile number (required)

2. IMEI number, press *#06# on handset to get the IMEI (required)

3. Contact number or email address

4. Make and model of the phone

5. Carrier's name (if the phone came from another carrier)

6. A brief reason for the request

7. Dealer Code (if the request is from a dealer on behalf of a customer)

Can anybody give me a little guidance.

thanx

james
[G1 General] g2crx:
please help

ttt anybody?
[G1 General] mlevin:
Reason? Why do you have to give a reason? Isn't the reason "because I want one?"
[G1 General] cigar3tte:
It's as simple as "need to use overseas". What's the big deal about providing a reason?
[G1 General] g2crx:
anybody??/

i know some one knows the answer to this
[G1 General] dragonv.uk:
hi

just wonder if there is a way to unlock G1 from UK for free as T-mobile asked me for a charge of 15 pounds.

sorry, I got slightly confused with the e-mail address that was posted before. Is neoobs still able to do it?

thanks a lot for any reply.
[G1 General] g2crx:
Nvm i got.It's was my dumb ass not reading the email right.:rolleyes:
[G1 General] dragonv.uk:
so is there a way to unlock the phone without paying money to T-mobile?

let me know as it is very important for me

thanks
[G1 General] andonnguyen:
T-mobile doesn't charge you to unlock it. All you have to do is call them if you've been a customer for at least 90 days in good standing.
[G1 General] Shane2:
Annoying that they charge in the UK
[G1 General] jackyyuen:
New to Android/G1

Hi everyone,

I was a WM member and now switching to Android. I bought my G1 (locked) from ebay.

After read though this post. I understand if I am a Tmobile user for 90 days I can unlock the phone for free. But following is the saturation

1, I am a ATT user

2, I know friend with Tmobile but no data plan.

3, I am ok to pay $20.00 unlock fee but need to find a trusted website.

Please let me know if I can use my friend's Tmobile account to unlock the phone. If not, please suggest any website which you have been using to unlock G1 successfully.

Thanks for all the support.
[G1 General] dragonv.uk:
in UK, T-mobile charge £15
[G1 General] harpreet1988:
Yes you should be able to use his account.
[G1 General] MrADeveci:
Poxy UK T-Mobile charge £15 !! arrrgghh
[G1 General] kevindena:
how would one go about unlocking the upcoming Rogers HTC Dream to use on AT&T? I don't have a problem paying a little bit of money for a code.

I don't think I'd be able to get a code from Rogers.

Would one of those unlocking websites work?
[G1 General] tramuyo:
It would be cool if some Patch Unlock or code reading program someone develop.

Radio image is the same as any htc, its headers are linux "IMG"
[G1 General] marcus905:
Neoobs, could you please give us a template or something to email him for the unlocking request?

As I'm italian, I'm not well documented on laws and/or legalese speech and thus I don't know what I have to say to him and his staff to get this unlock code.

Thanks
[G1 General] IamLugo:
My experience

For the record-

I've had my G1 since Feb 09. New line was also opened at that time. I'm a US customer. Payments always made by due dates. Called Tmobile a few weeks ago after the last guy's post bumped up the thread. The rep was actually cool about it. Process took about 3 minutes tops. He asked all the required info. I was already on the phone with him dealing with an unrelated issue, so when he asked if he could help me with anything else, I was like "well since im usually really busy with work and dont have alot of free time to wait around on hold I was wondering if you could tell me about putting in a request for an unlock code." I told him i was leaving the country next year b4 the question ever came up so i dont know if he was going to even ask. But he understood using a local sim was the reason for the request. Thats pretty much the gist of it. The unlock code along with the instructions were waiting for me in my Gmail by 7am the next morning. We're talking maybe a 12-15 hour wait on my end :-). Im assuming he made sure everything checked out first with my account but honestly i think that didnt even matter.

He seemed to know what he was doing so that helped but sometimes an idiot csr can be taken advantage of too. Honestly i think the key to a successful attempt at retrieving an unlock code from a Tmobile CSR is getting the call off to a good start and getting comfortable with each other. Also having them help you with something prior to requesting the unlock code wether you meet the requirements or not will most likely help in the long run. Chances are the CSR is not gonna blow a 15 minutes call, that they would otherwise receive a good QA score on, for something that takes literally 2-3 minutes max. Of course thats also assuming they care about their job and are having a good day lol. Understanding you are entitled by law to getting said unlock code for free and also understanding the csr may or may not know this, its your battle to choose. Even if you dont meet requirements, call anyway especially if your a slick talker like myself lol. There is an exception to every rule. Happy trails

P.S. Or you can bug the crap out of some CEO's secretary lmao. Thx to neobb for the laugh and Haykuro for starting the thread in the first place
[G1 General] garsim:
please, anyone has a tmobile sim to unlock my UK g1?

it comes back from assistence with a new motherboard and new Imei :(

i haven't any tmobile sim and i'm italian (no tmobile)
[G1 General] ThR1LL:
I live in the US and I'm planning to do this to unlock my phone. Would I have to flash my G1 from root to stock firmware in order for the T-Mobile rep to help me or is it fine to leave my phone on a custom ROM
[G1 General] uansari1:
If you're a current ATT customer, I'm willing to bet that they'll give you an unlock code for it to keep you on their service. Just call them and ask them beforehand... worst they can do is say that it's not possible.