yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Focus General] kawgirlval69:
i m betting it didnt happen.... first of all if you called samsung with the nck code that is the unlock code..... nck = network carrier key this is the key code that unlocks the phone... at&t didnt give up the code because they are being the asses that they normally are calling the phone an "exclusive" which is b/s but what at&t is good for.... call 3 times... ask what this dude is telling you... you will get 3 different answers and 3 different dates... probably lucky to even find someone who even knows what the nck code is.... might get lucky to get it from samsung but doubtful..... more likely to get it from an idiot at at&t that screws up and gives it to you....
[Focus General] lacsat:
I check the Samsung USA server but its down at this moment. Any ideas when this might come up?
[Focus General] s123:
with all due respect, this is a big fraud my friend. the website you provided is not an actual company. I paid the service of $39 on unlockitnow.com and I've been waiting for one day so far. so I called the number on their website, and guess what? it is an auto message of a lady that says hello over and over again!

this website is not what you guys thing it is.

hope we can find a more continent solution for our problem to unlock the Samsung Focus once and for all!
[Focus General] ddrizel:
Yeah, I just purchase samsung USA unlock code on unlockitnow.com. I am waiting for the results. I will keep everybody posted on whats going on. They have a secure page so i don't think they would be fake. I payed with paypal, so I will get a refund if they don't come through.
[Focus General] ocalvo:
I placed an order on unlockallcellular.com, they return "number not found".

I am placing an order in unlockitnow.com, I'll post the results.
[Focus General] magare:
changed status to "not available"

Tried that just now. unlockallcellular

Can't do it anymore.

Now I have a brick costing me $700.

Bought my one on ebay. AT&T branded. Has not arrived yet, but probably not going to work on Vodafone NZ. ****!
[Focus General] s123:
boys, here is some bad news from UnlockItNow.com:

Dear s,

Unfortunately it is not possible to unlock online your Samsung Focus with IMEI xxxxxxxxxx yet.

This is because Samsung did not add the unlock code to their databases yet. Unfortunately we cannot tell if or when the unlock code for your phone will be added to the code database since it is totally beyond our control. You may try to unlock your phone at a local cell phone unlocking shop or Samsung service center.

Your order has been refunded in full.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
[Focus General] magare:
Samsung service centre ?

Can we ask Samsung to unlock it, or only AT&T can do it?

As I live in NZ, I don't understand why AT&T or Samsung would not give the unlock code?
[Focus General] alvinswim:
I got this from Unlockallcellular:

Dear Customer,

Unfortunately, Samsung server is OUT OF SERVICE till December 10.

The refund will process within 72 hours. If you did not receives your refund within 72 hours, kindly reply from this email and we will take immediate action.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

so I guess i'll wait and try again

AT&T said I can't get an unlock code from them until May 2011... hopefully I can get mine unlock for some trips before hand
[Focus General] daniel_rh:
This is just what I need! Just when I was going to buy a Focus from ATT :mad:
[Focus General] ddrizel:
Nobody has the the code it seems. I going to take mine to our unlock store here.
[Focus General] feman:
i also bought the service from unlockallcellular.com and still got no response yet. it's the 8th day since i purchased it and it seems the letter i'll get should be the same as most guys have here. damn... i hate at&t!
[Focus General] denispage:
I'll try UnlockItNow.com

I've sent an e-mail and the said, that they can unlock it.

I'll try on thurday.

E-mail:

Please choose Samsung USA ... the USA - AT&T tool will return not found code

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us again.

Best Regards,

UnlockItNow.com Team

Web: www.unlockitnow.com

Support: www.unlockitnow.com/support

On 2010-11-18 7:04 PM, Denis Fernandes wrote:

Samsung USA or USA AT&T?

The Samsung Focus that I’ve bought is from AT&T (windows phone 7)

From: UnlockItNow.com

Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:39 PM

To: Denis Fernandes

Subject: Re: Unlock code for AT&T Samsung Focus (i917)

Hi Denis

Yes, we can supply the unlock code from:

http://www.unlockitnow.com/Samsung/I917_Focus_unlock_code.php

please make sure you select SAMSUNG - USA as the unlock tool though

Thanks

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us again.

Best Regards,

UnlockItNow.com Team

Web: www.unlockitnow.com

Support: www.unlockitnow.com/support

On 2010-11-18 2:24 PM, Denis Fernandes wrote:

Hi,

I’m sending this e-mail before buy the code, because I’ve used another site, and only after the payment, they told me that they don’t have unlock codes to Samsung Focus (i917).

I’d like to make sure that you have the unlock code to AT&T branded Samsung Focus (i917).

Cheers,

Denis
[Focus General] lord_pepin:
Good luck with unlockitnow.com as they pulled out the SAMSUNG - USA option from the drop down.

I sincerely hope the NSPRO will support the i917 soon as my local "unlocker" uses this device and they added support for the Omnia on Nov 4th. Next upgrade might be around the corner with Focus support. :)

Good luck everyone and if I fiund something usefull, I will let you know.

Stephane
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Another option

I don't know why, people is able to unlock the HTC Surrounds but not the Focus. I saw a seller on ebay selling an HTC Surround unlocked, so I asked him where he managed to unlock his AT&T phone.

Maybe this will work for someone:

Dear bigmac.21,

Hi my friend. Maybe you can help me, it will be very nice if you can do so. I want to buy a Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 AT&T branded, but I live in Costa Rica and I need to unlock it so it works with my carrier. Can you tell me please in which site you managed to unlock your HTC Surround? Thanks a million!

- jaraya13

Dear jaraya13,

sure www.cheapunlocks.com it cost me 25 dollars

- bigmac.21
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Conversations I had via Windows Live Messenger with some unlock codes people I have bought before:

Number 1:

"JM dice (10:15 a.m.)

good morning, is it possible to unlock a Samsung Focus AT&T branded? Thanks in advance.

Prashant dice (10:16 a.m.)

most are not founds

JM dice (10:16 a.m.)

ummm too bad, thanks for the info!

JM dice (10:17 a.m.)

but you have unlocked at least one?

Prashant dice (10:18 a.m.)

yes

3 out of 35 about

not sure why they not on database really

JM dice (10:19 a.m.)

ok thanks!"

Number 2:

"JM dice (10:15 a.m.)

good morning, is it possible to unlock a Samsung Focus AT&T branded? Thanks in advance.

Blowfish Unlocks dice (10:16 a.m.)

Good morning

I can try, I tried few last week and were not found

JM dice (10:16 a.m.)

ummm to bad...

thanks for the info

JM dice (10:17 a.m.)

but you have unlocked at least one?

Blowfish Unlocks dice (10:18 a.m.)

It may be in manufacturer now

I don't know

Blowfish Unlocks dice (10:19 a.m.)

if want to see, u can submit order and I can see if its found

JM dice (10:19 a.m.)

ok thanks!"
[Focus General] magare:
some unlockers web sites

www dot unlockcellphonecode dot com

www dot globalunlock dot com/phones/home

www dot unlockbase dot com

Some of them have been reported to work with Focus. My one has not arrived yet, so I will try later on.
[Focus General] bunjjee:
hey guyz im waiting my samsung from At&t locked...i found this ..give it a try windowsphoneunlock.com..waiting your reply if you try it..
[Focus General] ghaith_d:
I emailed windowsphoneunlock, and they replied to me with this:

"Dear Ghaith,

We are experiencing difficulty unlocking Windows Phone 7 handsets on the AT&T network as it appears they are not providing unlock codes until June 2011. Having said that, along with two unsuccessful code returns this morning we did have one come back successful.

The only way to find out is to place an order, also it took 3-4 days to get these other results back,

Thanks and regards,

windowsphoneunlock.com"

I don't know how they got a successful code with Samsung USA being down, but it's worth a shot!
[Focus General] windowsphoneunlock.com:
Hey Ghaith,

Thanks for posting this, I have just found this thread which helps to explain the sheer number of questions we're receiving about this. I will keep you all updated, and hope we crack it soon and can unlock every Samsung Focus on AT&T.
[Focus General] elikem:
Good things do happen to corporate accounts

I just got an unlock code from AT&T after submitting request just 4 days ago. I had it done on a corporate account. I honestly did not have high hopes. Pleasantly surprised by an automated email from AH Subsidy Unlock <AHSubsidyUnlock@awsmail.att.com>.
[Focus General] elikem:
Try these guys. They actually responded and are shipping some sort of special SIM card. It is similar to the TurboSIM unlocking method used on the iPhones a while back.

"Dear Customer,

Your phone seems to be hardlocked. In this case your phone can only be unlocked by a special unlock SIM. Kindly reply to this ticket with your shipping address and we will mail you the unlock SIM along with the instructions at no additional cost. Thank you"
[Focus General] ddrizel:
Yeah, I got that also. I was thinking why not give it a try. I tried all my other options
[Focus General] feman:
I actually tried the so called "special SIM card" on my iPhone 3G when unlock was still unavailable. But I gotta said, it was really like pain in the ass. Every time I move from one cellular to another one, I have to remove my SIM card and insert another one, turn on my phone, turn off, and swap it with my SIM card. Believe me, it's like hell when you're doing this damn thing. It works only for people who don't travel over half mile every day. If you happen to live in between cellulars, you're dead!! It means you have to keep swapping SIM cards every a few hours!

The story happened in 2007. I'm not sure whether the technology of "special SIM card" has been improved or good enough to get rid of the hell. But I don't think so...and it'll be the last option I'd try.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
I think this is it

Hi guys, this looks really good: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140482107888&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

I don't have a Focus but please answer if that eBay seller does the job.
[Focus General] isracg:
I'm probably going to buy a focus without contract at the Microsoft Store, has anyone tried this website? unlock-focus[dot]com or succesfully unlocked it by other means? thanks =)
[Focus General] bluemoko:
Ok, i have order this one. I got 2 Focus here and i just place one order to see if he can get the code.
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
Nice promotional piece!

Cannot see how anyone can guarantee up-front codes for the Focus in the current situation with the global Samsung Database down for these types of services. I'm trying from AUS to get one - and every unlock option (whether sites advertise unlocked in stock or immediate codes) has failed.

Good luck - but highly dubious.
[Focus General] tsuabing:
Strider_Aus is right I'm afraid. At least eBay will gaurantee your refund so worth a try - but don't get your hopes up. Nothing is really going to move forward until the database is back online - and then any unlock service will work.

Just need to be patient...
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Dude, I don't know if I understood you well, but I am not promoting anything. I just saw that eBay item and it looks like the guy can unlock the Focus.

I don't even have one, but I am really interested in knowing when an unlock method is working so I can buy one Focus.
[Focus General] ghaith_d:
I saw that same ebay ad on ebay.ca, and I sent an email asking how does he unlock them if the Samsung USA servers are down, and this is what he replied with:

"Dear ghaith_d,

Hi, I buy from another seller and code works.

- nckzone"

Like other people said, at least Paypal and Ebay will give you a refund, so I'm going to try it as soon as I get my Focus.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
OK guys. Great news, this eBay seller does the job. One friend of mine just unlocked his Focus and he is extremely happy with the result. I am ready to buy my Focus right now!!

This is his Tweet in Spanish:

"idloco Ram H.

@jaraya_ga @Chrisqs w00t!!! el desbloqueo me funcionó :D :D solo calidad! gracias @jaraya_ga por el tip del mae de ebay :D"
[Focus General] idloco:
I bought one from ebay today and I have my focus unlocked now :D worked great! the only thing I had to do was to set up the APN for the data connection and now it works great :D
[Focus General] bluemoko:
OK Guys, He does the job got one of mind unlock now and so happy.

Purchase another one right now.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Dude I think you have to change your signature now...:D

"Device: Unlocked Samsung Focus WP7

Working "Pura Vida" on Costa Rica ICE's network" hehe LOL

I envy you with all the technology part of my being... :D
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Haha, I told you all, nobody wanted to believe :p... Well believe now, this works and I am buying my Focus today!!!... :p
[Focus General] cacncr:
Hi,

I am also a Tico, just got my Focus and put an order on e-bay for the unlock code.

What do you mean when you said "the only thing I had to do was to set up the APN for the data connection and now it works great "

Tuanis!
[Focus General] jaraya13:
He means that you have to enter Data Connection settings manually for ICE. For example if you use a regular SIM card you have to enter APN: "icecelular", if you're using a Kolbi card, you have to enter APN: "kolbi3G"
[Focus General] isracg:
so the ebay one works?
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Yes... You can read previous posts.
[Focus General] tsuabing:
I just tried the eBay service as well and it worked for me - unbelievable! I don't know what this guy's special sauce is but it works.

I unlocked my AT&T USA Samsung Focus this morning :)

And yes - just enter your carrier's APN details in the Cellular section in Settings and you can begin rocking on 3G.
[Focus General] windowsphoneunlock.com:
Hi guys,

Just giving you an update,

We have had one order back this morning that was submitted yesterday with a successful unlock code, the others are still pending. Will let you know the outcome...
[Focus General] lacsat:
This was with the ebay guy??
[Focus General] ddrizel:
The website for the guy on ebay is NCKZone.
[Focus General] lacsat:
Thanks a lot!! I already submit and order using ebay. Lets see what happen.. I will post the results here...
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140482107888&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Also got my Focus unlock code from this seller in <24 hours. Awaiting feedback from the US (my phone seller) that this code worked...

:)
[Focus General] joaquinjares:
I can confirm de ebay guy delivers, and in a timely manner too. Samsung Focus AT&T.
[Focus General] magare:
it works

The Ebay guy rocks. The unlock code works perfect !!!
[Focus General] ddrizel:
Just got my code back form Ebay guy. It works beatifully
[Focus General] cacncr:
Ebay work perfectly!!!!! For the guys of Costa Rica, is the data connection working for you guys?? I put in the APN: icecelular and it is not connecting, please help me
[Focus General] lacsat:
I also get my unlock code from NCKzone. This is the ebay guy. I get it in less than 24 hours. Thats great!!

Thanks NCKZONE
[Focus General] ocalvo:
Also Costa Rican

Hello Guys, nice to find Costa Ricans here.
[Focus General] idloco:
Yes it is working for me. You should put the icecelular only if your lines is NOT a 3G line.. if your line IS a 3G line then you should "kolbi3g" as your APN instead
[Focus General] ocalvo:
For the Costa Ricans,

What are the differences between the "ICE 3G" and the "ATT 3G"?

Do they use the same bands/frequencies?

There is an app in the marketplace to measure the 3G Speed, its call "Speed Tester",

Can you guys post what speeds are you getting?
[Focus General] ocalvo:
BTW: The eBay guys worked for me.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Hi "mae", I guess you should start a new thread with this questions because we are getting out of focus from the original question. You may want to follow @idloco on Twitter. Mine is @jaraya_ga

Regarding your questions. I will believe so... Why is your question? I mean, can you use both networks in Costa Rica? Do you see any difference among them (speed, signal)? Just for the record I don't have my Focus yet, it is coming.
[Focus General] maguela:
go to ebay and buy a unlock code, it is $31 and work sweet...

I just get my one very quick...
[Focus General] Alkapwn:
APN: settings for Telus up in Canada

does anyone know what i would have to change the APN settings to for my provider Telus in Canada?

I'm just waiting to hear yay or nay from windows phone unlock, and then gonna get the ebay one if this one falls through.

i'm new to the whole smart phone scene and just SO glad that i waited for the WP7 Samsung to come out. just gotta get my unlock in time before i have to go return it if the codes don't come through.

thanks for the help!
[Focus General] ghaith_d:
Welcome Alkapwn! I just got my AT&T Focus tonight, SO extatic! here is a link to what you gotta to do for data:

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/phones_and_devices/setupdata.shtml

As for the unlock code, the ebay guy has been 100% so far, I highly suggest him!
[Focus General] Alkapwn:
awesome!! thanks so much for the help! yah i'm definitely gonna go with the ebay guy. just want to make sure that i don't order the ebay one and then i also get one from windows phone unlock, cause if they both give me the same correct code, no way to prove that the code doesn't work for a refund.

i'm SOOOOO pumped! i've just been keepin i at work and messing with it, just can't wait to send my first text and first phone call! >.<
[Focus General] heatmizuh:
Quick Question

I'm currently on AT&T with my Samsung Focus -- I want to try the unlock before I switch to T-Mobile -- I currently don't have an invalid sim -- is there a way to enter the unlock code without putting in a new sim after I buy it from the eBay guy?

Thanks!

Heat
[Focus General] tsuabing:
You can enter an unlock code with a valid sim like this:

Dial ##634# and press Call

Enter *#7465625#

Select Network Lock

Select Disable

Enter the unlock code in the NCK field

Select Execute
[Focus General] Alkapwn:
Ebay unlock confirmed!

Just got my ebay unlock code. works like a charm!

this guy's the only one out of 4 that i've tried. if you have an AT&T Samsung Focus and you want it unlocked go through him!
[Focus General] vashht:
Does unlocking cause any problems for future updates? I was thinking about ditching my hd7 for a focus but i don't want to be locked out of future updates or anything like that.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
No, I don't think so. These unlock codes are supposed to be used when you travel for a short time to other countries too, so I think there's no problem at all with updates. This is what I think, I am not sure though. Regards!
[Focus General] ricky119:
My Phone is on the way under UPS from US, I have read through the whole thread and want to try with the Ebay guy. But something confused me is that:

NOTE: PLEASE PUT YOUR PHONE'S IMEI and MODEL and NETWORK IT CURRENTLY LOCKED TO WHEN YOU MAKE PAYMENT!!!! THIS IS /VERY/ IMPORTANT/ FOR ME TO TRACK AND DELIVER FAST CODE.

IMEI: *#06#

Model: Samsung Focus(SGH-i917)

Network+Country: AT&T+US

Should I fill the information as this way?

Or the Network+Country is the destination one where you want to use your phone?
[Focus General] pkadare:
No, the network and country is the one that the device is currently locked to, not the one where you want to use it.
[Focus General] ddrizel:
Ricky just give him your Imei code. When you enter *#06#. the format you used should be fine. all he needs is your imei code and US at&t
[Focus General] ricky119:
Thanks for your clairification, guys, waiting for my phone

Http://Ricky119.com
[Focus General] ghaith_d:
Hey guys, just got my samsung focus unlocked! NCK from Ebay is the one to go to!!!
[Focus General] vashht:
Has anyone tried using a focus on t mobile in the us? Does 3g work?
[Focus General] tsuabing:
T-Mobile uses frequencies for 3G that the Focus does not support. You will only be able to get Edge/2G.
[Focus General] LCyberFox:
Oh man this ebay guy is getting greddier, it's now up to $34.99 --- we gotta find other alternatives, I have 3 phones to unlock, did 1 because I need it next week when I travel, but am hoping to avoid the hefty price tag for the other 2.

please post anyone who has had luck with other less expensive options :)
[Focus General] kawgirlval69:
just to throw it out there... last nite i finally got my code from at&t... secret was i found a rep that was rather new and had no idea what the nck code was.... said she couldnt give me the unlock code because blah blah blah.. i said i dont need that i need the nck code... was like oh ok and read it off like it was nothing...

persistence pays... took 9 calls to them and some fun arguing...but it paid off...

good luck to others..
[Focus General] randude:
The ebay guy came through for me. I'm using my focus with no problems on Cincinnati Bell's network. Stinks that it's edge only though.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Same for me. This guy rocks! Actually I just post my experience with nckzone from ebay here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9671549&postcount=15
[Focus General] jbedoya:
Did you reach ATT to any specific alias or phone number to obtain their answer?
[Focus General] aescobedo:
Unlocking outside US

Hello guys, I order a new Samsung Focus (amazon wireless) it will be delivered on 23th December, but I will travel to Peru, also I know that 3g is supported for AT&T Phones under 900 mhz, so my question is ... Where I can found a code for "Claro Peru" wich is the operator on that country??
[Focus General] jaraya13:
This ebay seller worked great for me: http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlock-Samsung-Focus-i917-Omnia7-Galaxy-Tab-CODE-/140482107888?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b562d9f0#ht_2581wt_1139
[Focus General] :
number to call for samsung support to get phone unlocked

What number did you call for Samsung Support?
[Focus General] therealdamiani:
No, you should be good. Thats what i did. I had the HTC HD7, i liked it and all but it was to bulky for me and i got tired of always having to unlock my phone with my idex finger so... I got me a new Samsung Focus which is the best WP7 so far and unlocked it.

The Focus feel so nice in my hand and the dark black screen and more vibrant colors looks really nice. I love it!!!

I really hate that MMS is not working and im not getting 3G but, its all worth it to me.
[Focus General] aescobedo:
I'm broke!

Is there no way to do it for free? without charge?! Im expending all funds on that phone dude
[Focus General] jaraya13:
I guess it is not possible dude...

I tried with another ebay seller, but he told me after 3 days that he couldn't find the unlock code for my Focus.

The only eBay seller that worked for me, and in a timely manner, is that guy NCKZONE.

Regards.
[Focus General] :
You guys that got through to AT&T were just lucky or blessed. They have been worthless in trying to unlock this beast.
[Focus General] anson206:
AT&T told me that my focus will be eligible for the unlock code on 05/08/2011.I am going abroad next month and that is really accommodating!
[Focus General] foxbat121:
You unlock the phone for what is currently locked at, not the network you need to use with. So, in this case, you only need the unlock code for AT&T. Once unlocked, you can use with any network, sans MMS (that's a different story).
[Focus General] Sebo1985:
Today I used fastgsm.com.

20$, instantaneous, working.

If someone is interested and doesn't know exactly what to do there, feel free to ask.
[Focus General] touchpro247:
I can confirm this works great and you can use paypal.
[Focus General] theclueless:
no hassle!