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[G1 General] Bloodbeard:
Didn't read this whole thread, but I just wanted to say that this is not nearly as easy as the OP makes it sound. After a couple months, lots of calls and emails to T-Mobile and HTC, I'm still locked.

My first request they shot down, saying that I have to be added to the account by the primary account holder. Fixed that.

Second request they said the bill was behind and I'd have to pay it all in full then wait for the account to become in "good standing". OK, taken care of.

Third request they said "sure, we'll email it to you." A week later I got an email saying they were unable to comply, and to call for details. Called and they said "we haven't gotten the unlock codes from the manufacturer. Try back another time."

Called HTC and they said "Huh? We don't have the ability to unlock a T-Mobile phone. That's all on T-Mobile's end."

So, I called T-Mobile again and then they said "we're unable to unlock that phone because it can't be used on other networks due to requiring a T-Mobile data plan." I didn't even bother trying to argue with that d-bag.

Which brings me to my latest attempt, which basically mirrors my 3rd attempt.

The people who are so opposed to paying for an unlock need a reality check. I'd have gladly paid to unlock it if I knew it was going to be this much hassle. I could have spent a fraction of that time working at something else and made the cash to pay for it.
[G1 General] Proxin:
You should call and request it again, telling them what you have just mentioned here briefly. I advise you to say something similar the following, in some point of the conversation:

"I called and requested an unlock code a few times, and am disappointed in the support (or lack thereof) that I have received. This is the fifth time I have called and I have a business trip overseas coming up [you can insert any fib here]. I need my phone unlocked for use with another carrier while I am away, and considering the amount of money and use I put into my phone, you would make me one very satisfied customer if you would help me do this with ease, and not have to go through a sixth failed attempt at requesting customer support."

If the current employee you're speaking to will not do it, ask to speak with a manager or someone higher up. Also, you might want to start it off by saying you are enjoying the phone very much, and wish to continue enjoying the company's services and support. This will break the ice between you and the employee, and it will subtly encourage them that they want you to stay hooked on their services. As a result, they will be more willing to help "convince" you to stay with them (when really, it's you convincing them to unlock your phone).

A few helpful negotiation tips can be found here, some apply to your situation:

http://manvsdebt.com/negotiation-ti...of-how-i-saved-150-with-just-a-few-questions/

(Mods, if this is considered against policy to link to other sites, please let me know and I will remove it.)

If the employee is being a jerk about it, kindly request to speak to a manager. You don't want to suck up to them, but be respectful and up-front about it. Tell them it seems shady that they are locking you in to this system while it is your legal right to unlock your phone (in the US) since November 2006.

I hope for the best, and sorry about the wall of text, I get frustrated when I see companies picking on their own customers and using manipulative closed-system marketing.
[G1 General] Bloodbeard:
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm a very passive-aggressive person, and when I run into stuff like this it's hard for me to get irate at the person or anything, I just wind up saying "thanks for your time" and call back again to try another representative.

I am actually going on a trip Monday and I'm concerned about not getting service. The overseas thing might work, but I feel like I should be able to convince them with honesty anyways, because there are areas (including parts of the mountains near my house [Big Bear, CA]) where there's no T-Mo nor roaming, yet there is some carrier that works (Verizon maybe). And I frequently take trips to various parts of the US on business. In fact, I was staying in northern CA for a few days just recently where I got no service.

Anyways, I got stage 1 of the emails again so I guess I'll wait that out and then complain again with the inevitable rejection letter to follow.

Here's a copy of that letter:
[G1 General] Proxin:
Hah, that's cool, I've been to Big Bear :) I reside around the Redlands area myself.

I'm guessing (and hoping) that they'll actually pull through with giving you an unlock code this time, it doesn't seem likely that they would say 'no' to the same person twice. Heck, it doesn't seem likely that they would say 'no' to anyone even once, because they could easily be threatened with lawsuit.

In the business world you need to be a little more aggressive if you don't want to get taken advantage of. It is good to be nice all the time, and you -shouldn't- have to lie at all to get what you want from a company. In your situation I don't think you do have to at all, because it is legitimately for better service and not for unlocking the phone just to unlock it.
[G1 General] michaljone:
Unlocking software

Hey i have t mobile htc g1 black peace from usa it is locked so plz help me to unlock the mobile free of cost

if there is a software to unlock ,trick or some codes then send me as soon as possible plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:):)
[G1 General] ThR1LL:
Is it true if you wipe and/or factory reset a Tmobile G1 it locks back up again?
[G1 General] Nexeo:
I second this, I've done it. Called and asked 'em, they got my info and in a few days my unlock code was in my inbox.
[G1 General] PlatinumMOTO:
why can't we just ask one of the many t-mobile reps that are on this forum for an unlock code or does that violate policy? I know there are at least 3 t-mobile reps that frequent this board.
[G1 General] todd69:
I'm in the UK, customer for several months with no payment issues and they wouldn't do it unless I paid the £15 :(
[G1 General] Proxin:
In the UK, as far as I know there is no law saying that you have a legal right to unlock your phone for free.

I think a few posts back, the OP was helping people out that were in the UK by calling the US T-Mobile and asking them for an unlock code. Not sure how he did this but I think he'd need the IMEI. I'm not trying to volunteer him without his consent, but you could shoot him a PM to see what he would do in your situation.
[G1 General] toeshot:
I called for my unlock code from t-mobile at 9:30PM CST and received it by 8:20AM CST the next day. I had No hassles what so ever. I have also been with T-Mobile for 7 years.

Thanks Haykuro!!!
[G1 General] Bloodbeard:
Yeah... no go again:

Guess I'll have to bug them some more, talk to a supervisor.
[G1 General] derfrost:
i tryed to call t-mobile austria, and they say to me, that its possible to unlock my g1 for ! 150€ ! :eek: lol

but they can unlock for me for the time im not in austria, but after i come back it gets locked again, and in this time i cannot use my t-mobile sim -.-
[G1 General] purav:
Who's "the op"?
[G1 General] toeshot:
OK I finally got a chance to use my unlock code ad it worked flawlessly. I did a search for networks (in the US) and all I picked up was TMO and ATT. has anyone else picked up other carriers? Oh btw I used a Nextel sim to unlock my phone however I did not pick up the nextel service :o(
[G1 General] kusotare:
First off, they cant temporarily unlock your phone. Its either unlocked or its not. So if they unlock it, its permanent. Second, the thought that you cant use your TMO sim while you're out of the country is the entire point of unlocking: so you can use ANY sim in the phone while you're away. No roaming fees.
[G1 General] Proxin:
I got a free unlock code for an LG Vu by doing the same thing as mentioned here, I called AT&T customer service and just explained my situation, and the lady was understanding about it. I got my code within 5 minutes.
[G1 General] hellzno:
hey guys,

if anyone is on t-mobile and can help me get an unlock code, I'd be eternaly grateful.

unfortunately I'm in Canada and have no T Mobile friends :(

Help please!
[G1 General] balmybrute:
I currently own an ADP1, I use it on AT&T. I bought two G1s off of ebay for my brother and girlfriend. After 2 hours talking to customer support Ive thrown almost every point i can make at him. He says that he cant unlock my phones because i may have stolen them. He also said that he could use the phones serial numbers to match the phones with the accounts of the original owners. But since i am not the original owner the guy claims that the request would be denied without any thought.
[G1 General] imurpops984:
strange

I just called tmobile and got mixed stories about what I could and couldnt do, One person said I could unlock it and it would take 24hrs or so (but I didnt have everything I needed) then I called back and someone told me that it was impossible to unlock a G1...so what is next here cause I really dont need an unlocked G1, I just thought itd be fun 2 have one
[G1 General] Wiebbe:
Just to let you UK people know, here in holland we have to pay €120 euro's to have it unlocked within 3 months. Then the price goes down every 3 months by a certain amount as followed:

0 - 3 months: €120,- ($172, £101)
3 - 6 months: €90,- ($129 , £76)
6 - 9 months: €70,- ($100 , £59)
9 - 12 months: €50,- ($71 , £42)
after that €0,-

15 pound doesnt sound like such a bad deal ;)
[G1 General] OrganizedFellow:
I just called TMO to get my AT&T friends G1 unlocked.

Ofcourse gave the story about an over seas trip :)

I was told a 24hr reply happens often, but can take as long as 7 business days.

I'll report back on this later :)
[G1 General] moosefist:
Can someone help me out. I bought a g1 outright at walmart and i need it to be unlocked if you can pleas PM me and i can get you the imei....
[G1 General] salecg:
Could anyone that is on T-Mobile to help me to get an unlock code, please?
[G1 General] OrganizedFellow:
I received an email stating that the request I made has to come from the device requesting the lock.

I had called from my wifes Nokia. Said that we bought a second G1, that we plan to take on a trip. Provided the IMEI. Said to the rep, we do not plan on using the second G1 till then.

I suppose they are getting wise?
[G1 General] HTCtm:
Hi. I received an T-Mobile G1 from USA. I'm from Romania and in my country there isn't T-Mobile services. So I need to unlock my phone, and I need an unlock code for this. I need someone who is a T-Mobile client for more then 90 days, to call for me to T-Mobile and ask for the unlock code.

Thanks to anyone could help me.
[G1 General] sassylilone:
can a tmobile user please help me get the unlock code for my g1
[G1 General] crzyaznkdxd:
Sorry to bump this old thread but I asked my friend who is on Tmo and he got the same response. They told him that if he wanted the phone unlocked then he would have to contact the person he bought it from.

If anyone can unlock my phone I would be very grateful. Its been sitting on my desk at the lock screen for almost a month. :\
[G1 General] mlevin:
You may not be able to get one from TMo, but you can probably BUY an unlock code from any number of places. I would guess that they would be less strict.
[G1 General] Proxin:
You might be able to convince them into it if you do the following (worked with me with AT&T to unlock an LG Vu):

Tell them that you received a used G1/ADP1 as a gift from a friend, and you're confused as to what you should do to be able to use it on your network. Ask if there is a way that you can keep the phone without having to start a new account, because cancellation fees on your current one are expensive and not worth the effort.

Also say that you can provide the telephone number of your friend so they can verify it on said friend's account (you will need to actually get the phone number of whoever sold it to you, if their number is on T-Mobile they'll be able to look in their records and find the account). They should look it up and ask for your IMEI number. If they put up a fight, calmly tell them you would like to speak to a manager, then re-explain the situation to the manager (don't get mad or too demanding, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar ;) )

Basically, act naive, but on-track. The key parts to include for sure are the cancellation fee woes and the telephone number.

Hope this helps.
[G1 General] Topone:
Online unlocking services

Hi, since i would SIM unlock my G1 via services available on eBay for less than 11 USD, i would like you opinion about the risk of giving them my IMEI #.

What is the actual risk?

Thanx
[G1 General] CrusaderNN:
Dear colleagues, hello!

I want to tell you my long story of my acquiring of my T-Mobile HTC G1:-) I`ve bought it from ebay, it had cracked touch screen and housing - so i replaced both. I`ve thoroughly studied all the manuals on flashing - so now i have a nice CyanogenMod instead of Donut 1.6. So now it seems just like new - but the only thing that spoils my life and makes me suffer is it`s SIM lock) Fortunately, russian mobile operator MTS seems to be a business partner of T-Mobile - so MTS sim-card works without unlock code - at least here, in Russia.

But still my old, non MTS mobile number wants to be in a modern Android smartphone - not in my old Nokia 5300) So i want to ask all of you, good people - can you help me to unlock HTC G1?

Instead i can unlock your Huawei E156G usb-modem - or can try to unlock other Huawei modems) Please, be so kind - help me!)
[G1 General] :
You need access to HTC's IMEI/Unlcock Code database. You'll only find established companies who have access to that, not just any old guy in a pub who happens to have a Huawei modem that needs unlocking.
[G1 General] :
None, consider the fact that they have access to a database full of IMEIs in order to retrieve the unlock codes. Unless you've slept with their daughter and they happen to be holding a grudge, I see no reason why they'd do anything particularly dodgy with your IMEI.
[G1 General] 5800xm_user:
I've been trying to get an unlock code from Tmobile for a month already without any luck. First time I called in gave them my info and waited. Got an email saying "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. " Second time around I got "unable to process due to your account status." Submitted another request today :rolleyes:
[G1 General] :
That's quite common, so far the only solution has been to use a turbo SIM.
[G1 General] likossss:
can someone help me unlock my t-mobile g1? please.... i'm run out of hope.
[G1 General] pauelstv:
Hi all.

I'm buy phone on eBay. The seller assured me that he will receive an

unlock code for suppor-center T-mobile, but unfortunately it's gone, and

my requests are not responsible. I live in Russia, and not very fluent

in English to call to support T-mobile. But T-mobile want to know the contact details for the previous owner, but to me they are unknown for obvious reasons.

I honestly tried to buy the code on Ebay, but sellers could not find

my code. 2 sellers.

Anybody can recommend normal site where i'm get unlock code (i'm ready pay money)?
[G1 General] purg:
This is for a UK residence / phone / contract

Just tried phoning T-Mobile to request an unlock to be advised of the £15 extracting the urine charge. Phone is over 20 months old on a completed 12 month contract.

I live in UK but parents like in Spain and Cyprus so make sense to have an old phone unlocked for any sim card.

To my surprise UK residence dont have a leg to stand on where by the carriers can charge anything (so obviously do charge).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_lock#United_Kingdom

anyone able to help... please update how or better yet PM to make a UK (10+ years T-mobile customer) member very happy.
[G1 General] 5800xm_user:
Okay I finally got my unlock code from Tmobile but when I enter it it says invalid or network invaild something dont have my phone with me right now. WTH! I'm using an old AT&T sim card. :mad:
[G1 General] kelloos:
help,help,help please ?

hey there folks can anyone here help me please for i am in desperate needs of you all help for i got this phone from t mobile i bought on ebay and need to work it.it's a g1 and the ime states ;htc g1 ime 355751021004766 please any and everyone help me ........
[G1 General] kelloos:
help,help,help please ?

my email add is badboy2829@live.com or kelloos2000@yahoo.com
[G1 General] flyboyovyick:
Can someone from the USA call t mobile and get an unlock code for me please?
[G1 General] svengalis:
Nice this will be quick and easy.
[G1 General] :
Don't post your ime, unless you want someone stealing your phone service.

You could just buy a turbo sim (<3USD straight from China :D) if you can't afford an unlock code (7USD) or contact T-Mobile.
[G1 General] taker777:
thanks man
[G1 General] Tommy_Belfast:
Hi guys I live in the uk and tried to get my phone unlocked, to many dodgy dealers out there wanting to make a fast buck, also sorry for bumping an old thread, is there anyone out there able to unlock my t-mobile g1 I am in the uk and from reading here apparently t-mobile usa can unlock it for free for you.. is there any way possible someone could do this for me please, as I am looking to maybe go to 02 uk network.

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] ripz69:
I have a nice shiny new O2 zest and like it quite a lot. I removed the spb shell installed as standard and co pilot. It now runs loads quicker than any other xda I have owned (all yet released from O2) and shows little delay when opening anything.

Problem relates to the god-awful phone skin installed in the thing which is a crappy white with black numbers. I have looked for others and am having trouble finding them as someone saw fit to change the layout in windows mobile 6.1, so my old skins are no good.

This is my only problem and I have the thing sorted other than this. And how come they haven't arrived on the xda forum yet seeing as they are xda's when all said and done.

Please save me (again).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FactionOne:
Hi Folks,

First of all, I'm really sorry for posting a 'diet' question like this, but even though I've owned it for some time, my Kaiser has remained untouched so far and I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on definitive action...

OK I've got the device for three main reasons - 1) To have push mail and web (of sorts) in my pocket, 2) To provide internet connectivity to my laptop when needed, 3) to be a pretty competent Sat Nav device.

This evening I noticed a little complication with point 3 - Up to now I've been using TomTom Navigator 6 and more recently TomTom 7.910 - I thought the performance was pretty decent, at the very least acceptable - I've been using a TomTom Traffic & Cameras subscription. Today I subscribed to the pocketgpsworld safety camera database and set alerts for the 'speed zoned complete' version.

I took my kaiser out on a little drive just now and I was pretty shocked at the amazing performance degredation TomTom is suffering now that it's got to think about a few POIs at the same time - it really was pretty woeful.

I guess I'm not the first person to note this, so I was wondering is there anything that can be done - tweaks or even a replacement ROM that might deliver some more horsepower to TomTom Navigator?

For the record I'm not bothered about the Kaiser doing anything else 'fancy' - if ActiveSync will work with an Exchange server, and Pocket IE (I know it sucks but Opera and Skyfire don't flick my switch either) will give me basic web functionality, my only other concern is TomTom...

Does anyone have any advice? All suggestions are most gratefully received!

Thanks and regards,

Rob.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bigchrizzieboy:
Speed up TomTom

First: What Rom do you use? If it's the stock one, there's probaly a problem with the driver (custom http://www.htcclassaction.org / Intell Omnia drivers). It's best to flash your Kaiser where the drivers already are in it.

To speed up TomTom and use POI's:

step 1: Hide all POI's.

- change prefences

- Show POI on map

Be sure that NOTHING is on (like in my screenshot)

step 2: Warn near POI's

- Manage POIs

- Warn when near POI

- Be SURE to turn OFF Warn only if POI is on route (otherwise it will not always warn you).

Now it doesn't load all the POI's tot the map constantly and it will run much smoother:)

Hoped it helped you & hoped I hear if it helped...

P.S. be sure to check out the mapcorrections, reply if help is needed.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Teej53214:
Hey.. I had the same problem (with TT 7.4)... I foudn after I added all the POI's, I unchecked almost all but the most needed.. Then from that point on, I can still get direction to ANY of the POI's (checked or unchecked) and it still shows all the ones I want it to when drivign around... and the map lag is now non-existant... Hope this helps..
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FactionOne:
Hi,

Thanks for your response :)

At the moment my Kaiser (branded T-Mobile Vario III) is running the stock T-Mobile ROM which it shipped with quite a few (between 6 and 9) months ago.

I've just disabled all 'Show POIs on Map' and left the 'Warn when near POI' enabled for the safety cameras.

I ran a route demo and it seems to be a little improved, probably to a level which is approaching acceptable.

I tried again having disabled HTC Home from the Today screen which seemed to free up a little memory.

I'm curious about your mention of the display drivers - I'd read the class action website some time ago and was aware of display driver issues. I'm interested in your mention of alternatives, but not quite sure I follow what you mean exactly...

Is there an improved driver which I can install on my Kaiser with the current ROM?

And/or, are there 'community' ROMs available which have an improved display driver installed?

Any further help you can offer on those points would be great!

Thanks again,

Rob.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bigchrizzieboy:
Search, Find, Flash...

You can try the CAB file (download, copy to phone, run it on phone)

Kaiser and Nike drivers: download as seen on

http://www.htcclassaction.org/driverprogress.php (almost at bottom)

BUT also they noticed that almost every rom included the drivers.

Also Intell Drivers work great (ripped from Omnia)

Flashing for beginners with a Kaiser (READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO FLASH!):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=433835

All roms: http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=378

For much speed I recommend a rom like "AthineOS |NAKED|" maked by b16b

That's the ROM I'm using at the moment and TomTom 7 runs very smooth (that rom has got Omnia driver included)

You're lucky i'm a bit bored, otherwise you'll get a very short answer like:

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