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[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
If the phone is asking you for network unlock code, it was not unlocked before. You can try getting unlock code from ebay or other sources (there are few), but be prepared the code not to work. Ask the seller if it was "legally unlocked by Verizon" what is the unlock code they gave him. I'll PM you where I got my unlock code, but chances are your phone is from "unlockable" ones.
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
Here is reply from the Ebay Seller :

Verizon unlocked the phone so it can work on any verizon contract.
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
What the hell is ???
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
That's total BS the seller is giving you. Apparently the phone is not sim unlocked. You can open a dispute with ebay/paypal about the transaction to have seller refund you your money. You can try unlocking it yourself- it is quite possible purchased unlock code to work just fine. It will set you back between 10 and 20 dollars depend on where you get the code from, but may be much less stressful than trying to return the phone to seller to get refund. Plus you will have the phone you wanted. If I were you, I would give unlocking it myself a try..

Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL
[Droid 2 Global General] evilp8ntballer7:
AFAIK their is no "factory" unlocked D2G and besides it wont work in the usa anyways even after the sim unlock
[Droid 2 Global General] jb0072009:
So if I buy one of the white D2G on fleabay that they say is "factory unlocked" I should be able to use it overseas on a foreign sim? I would hate to buy one and then find out it wont work because the shipping to return it would be alot not to mention it would take like 3 weeks to get here. I asked the sellers and of course they say that they will work good overseas
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
Hmmm, this is not good :( My D2G is in blue and activated over Wifi - Not verizon call :(

Worst thing is that I upgraded D2G to the latest firmware :(
[Droid 2 Global General] audiomixman:
I'm a 13+ year Verizon customer. I just bought a D2G locally off Craig's List (I'm saving my last "New Every 2" for an LTE device). I called VZW Global Support to unlock the SIM and the CSR gave me the code without question. I put an AT&T SIM in and was able to connect to AT&Ts' network without issue.

Edit: I tried the AT&T SIM again in an area with better AT&T service. The D2G does recognize the SIM and the GSM network, but as has been stated many times, the phone cannot be used on AT&T. For me, this is fine as I only want the device unlocked for use outside of the US.
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
Superrrrr....my D2G is unlocked :)

...but is problem - show low signal and no 3G/HSDPA network :(

...low signal fixed by setting up from GSM/CDMA to GSM only

Signal problem moved to new Thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=10652880#post10652880
[Droid 2 Global General] benjar:
For what it's worth I just got the unlock code from Verizon Global Support and am on a pre pay plan (Just signed up). I told them I was travelling to the UK and that I wanted the unlock code.

He took me through it over the phone and now my D2G is unlocked.
[Droid 2 Global General] silver6054:
Were you located in the US when you did this? I (and I expect others) would love to know how you connected to AT&T's network "without issue" if that means you were able to make calls on it.

If this was just the standard unlock (it says AT&T but also says "No Service") playing by the rules is fine if you are in the US, but doesn't help those trying to activate it overseas for the first time. Note Verizon never warned about this, it sold as a global phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] mchotdog:
yeah！PPL overseas need unlock d2g real hard!

Doesn't it really work if i just call CSR for the unlock code?

I've never used Verizon network...

BTW:

Is there any signal issue with GSM/WCDMA after unlocking?
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
Is little problem with switching between network modes, but not too big .

see this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=916364
[Droid 2 Global General] audiomixman:
I don't have enough AT&T signal at my location to make a call, but the phone showed connected to their network. The entire idea of "unlocking" is for me to put another carrier's SIM in when traveling outside of the US. That's what I told Global Support I needed to do and that's what they gave me the code for. I will be able to test with better AT&T coverage next weekend, but I wouldn't be surprised if they've got it locked somehow if the phone is State-side. However, it better work with foreign SIM cards overseas, otherwise, what's the point of getting it unlocked?

Edit: Original post (above) edited with updated information. As stated elsewhere, even an unlocked D2G will not roam on GSM networks in the US. I am hoping it is unlocked for usage in other countries.
[Droid 2 Global General] audiomixman:
What did they take you through? The CSR I got just gave me a code that he said to enter when I put a different carrier's SIM in it. I put an AT&T SIM in and it did ask for the code, which I entered. I'm hoping it's unlocked at this point. I won't be outside of the US until June, but I'll carry an old proven unlocked device with me just to be safe.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
If it said 'code accepted' you are all set.
[Droid 2 Global General] benjar:
Yet sounds like you're good. Obviously it's not ideal to try it with an AT&T SIM as they wont work in the US
[Droid 2 Global General] supermanx8:
Need help UNlocking

Anyone hack this yet?:confused::confused::confused:
[Droid 2 Global General] supermanx8:
Unlock code from ebay

I went to ebay to search for unlock code for my D2G. I found that the seller freedomobile-com is the cheaper then th seller endlessconnections which was recommended previously in this thread. I got the codes pretty fast. He gave me 2 codes to try and it work right away. I guess I am one of the luck ones with a unlockable phone. But now I need a hack to get this working on ATT ... Just one step closer to fully unlock this awesome phone.:D

Ebay FTW!

Good luck everyone!:p
[Droid 2 Global General] mittermever:
Need help to unlock my droid 2 global

Hi, I just bought a D2G from ebay. The seller said the phone is unlockable and provided me 2 unlock code. But, I still can't unlock my phone. Just want to know where did you get the unlock code or how do you finally unlock your phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
If unlock codes not work, then your phone is not unlockable at this moment.

I have two Droids - one is unlocked an one is not unlockeble ... no solution.
[Droid 2 Global General] mchotdog:
"at this moment"...

You mean it'll be unlocked sooner or later, right?

ah,,,ppl always hear what they want to...
[Droid 2 Global General] supermanx8:
READ THE WHOLE 7 PAGES of THREAD...

There is a 50/50 Chance you have brought an unlockable phone. If you entered the codes and it doesnt work. Then you are stuck with an locked phone. One of the default code are all zeros. Read complete Thread.:)
[Droid 2 Global General] supermanx8:
Ask the seller for more unlock codes bcuz those he gave dont work. Otherwise you can try your luck and call verizon.
[Droid 2 Global General] mittermever:
Hi, I bought a D2G from ebay, and the seller provided me the unlock code. But, I still can't unlock the sim lock. Is there any way I can unlock the sim lock.
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
NO WAY!

Only way is contact verizon.
[Droid 2 Global General] mittermever:
The seller had given me another code, he said the code is given by Verizon, but still can't unlock the phone. Moreover, I also updated the phone with the latest firmware. Just want to know the phone that you finally unlock, is it with new firmware or not.
[Droid 2 Global General] CornholioGSM:
My phone was upgraded first and then unlocked with code.

The other droid was with old firmware not unlockable and after upgrade not unlockable too.

No matter what your have firmware in Droid. All that you need is steal new code database from verizon!

Codes that we have is from old verizon database.
[Droid 2 Global General] supermanx8:
TURBO SIM

TRY YOUR LUCK WITH TURBO SIM... Turbo Sim is a thin chip that attaches to your foreign sim card and unlocks your phone. Make sure it is the most updated Turbo Sim and its not the crappy chinese Turbo Sims, People have been talking about it... But no one has ever tried it out or have left any results from it. I believe you can buy one on ebay. :cool:
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
got the unlock code from the seller which different from the unlocker service

but it does not work

asked the seller to get the code (if there any) again from VZ

worst case: sent it back to d seller to be activated
[Droid 2 Global General] XtriFe:
Great, so this means when buying a phone on ebay we just need to make sure it's been used with verizon before. That would mean the phone is unlockable right?

BTW what did you do in the end? did you get a new D2G through verizon after returning the other one ?
[Droid 2 Global General] Arch_Cancer:
my phone has been subsidy locked after i input wrong code several times T_T

anyone, help meeeeee :(

by the way, what is subsidy locked mean? :D

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after i wait for several time, the unlocking input screen appears again... :D

but still, the phone won't unlocked after i put some key i've bought from ebay... :(

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Freedom said something like this....

"I get them from Motorola, they are the ones who make the phone and they are the original ones from the factory. Only way they wouldnt work is if Verizon change the unlock code. Which thats whats been going on with that phone."

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My conclusion after i read the whole posts on this threat...

50% unlockable with the original motorola code, and 100% unlockable with VZW code... Thus for those who fortunately have the VZW version, the best way you to unlock your phone is calling VZ customer service... LOL
[Droid 2 Global General] XtriFe:
does anyone know if droid 2 globals with bad ESN can still be unlocked ?
[Droid 2 Global General] KaedeKun:
D2g White

hello

I'm from chile, I bought the global edition droid 2 (white) in USA / VERIZON, it activated but not unlocked, to get to Chile, I inserted the chip in my local operator (EntelPCS) and tells me that is blocked, I called from chile to VERIZON / USA but I'm told they have no such code, which does not exist.

now I can not use my phone and I'll have to take it back to USA for unlocking simcard

I bought through Ebay 4 codes and none have worked.

anyone can help, or the only solution would be to travel to USA?

Greetings from Chile.
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
if u r not vz customer, they will not give it to you.

same problem here, we need somebody, vz customers to unlock it while on vz network
[Droid 2 Global General] KaedeKun:
Thanks you!

So, I have to be in USA for the sim unlock code work?

and connected to the verizon network?

****

then need to send my droid 2 to USA ¬ _ ¬
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
No. You don't have to be in the US to get unlock code working. Headset apparently must have been activated on Verizon before you can unlock it by code.

When I bought mine, I activated on prepaid in store. Next week I am back in Canada and I ordered unlock code online. My phone unlocked without problem outside the US. But I got one of the very first ones available in Verizon retail stores. They say Verizon didn't lock down the first batch. So there is no guarantee code you bought online will unlock headset purchased today even if activated on Verizon account.

I am remember another fellow member bought one around the same time as me, he unlocked it with withouth phone ever been activated on Verizon. So unlocking by code dependency isn't quite clear yet.
[Droid 2 Global General] KaedeKun:
Ohh, thanks you!

if you do a factory / reset, you must activate it again?
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
If you do factory reset, you will need to reactivate if you want to use on Verizon, yes. You can only activate while within Verizon network coverage i.e if you are in USA. You can't activate while roaming no matter roaming on CDMA or GSM.

But if it was ever activated on Verzion, that means it is in their databases. So for unlocking this should be enough. I don't believe GSM unlock requires handset to be currently activate to work. Of course, if you expect to get the unlock code from Verizon, you will need to have it active on account, account must be at least 60 days old and in good standing. Or they will refuse to provide the code.

However assuming it was once activated on Verizon and entered the database, unlock code might be available from online unlockers (who access this database to pull codes). In other words, if it was ever activated, you have good chance of buying unlock code online and code working
[Droid 2 Global General] KaedeKun:
Ok,

I understand your point.

but .. what is the difference between the codes that I bought and buy now while the phone without activating?
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
The thing is Motorola database apparently has two unlock codes. If neither of the two works, the handset is one of the 'cursed' ones which Verizon locked down. But apparently there is a third code (as per post from another forum) which only Verizon knows and can provide which is the only one that would work. I'll try to search the report that another user made regarding this and post link (not sure if it was here on XDA or at DroidForums).
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
in my case, it was not activated before i buy it

then i buy unlocker code (two but does not work)

then the seller activate it n get the unlock code verizon

so now, the unlocker code has changed bcos it has been activated?

i dun think so bcos it probably MEID / IMEI based unlock code

how u actually unlock it using verizon code?

while on vz network, just popped in a foreign sim kad then unlock code appear?
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
Verizon's network is not GSM based. It does not matter what network you are on.

Simply insert SIM card that's from foreign network, no matter what (active or not active) and power up the phone. Phone will propmt for network subsidy code. Enter the code you've got (8 digit one). Phone should reply "unlock successful" and will continue on. If you are in the States nothing else will happen. If you are not in the States, phone should pick up signal and connect to the operator the SIM belongs to (if SIM is active).

Edit: phone must be in GLOBAL or GSM/UMTS mode for SIM to be picked up (and unlock prompt shown). So before you shut down the phone to insert the foreign SIM, make sure phone is either set to GLOBAL or GSM/UMTS mode in settings/wireless networks/mobile networks/network mode

Another edit: question to your post - so initially you had purchased two codes that did not work and seller activated and obtained 3rd code from Verizon? If this is the case - please confirm - of so this confirms for second time there is 3rd unlock code known only to Verizon that can unlock the "unlockable" D2G's. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated by everyone on the board!!
[Droid 2 Global General] KaedeKun:
when you activated the phone, they gave the simunlock code written in a card or they just inserted into the phone?
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
here my story so far:

update via OTA then use the VZ code dat d seller gave me - failed

soft reset the phone then use VZ code - failed

follow ur instruction (global / gsm mode before switch off), insert foreign simkad, use unlocker codes n VZ code - failed

put it on sale on ebay for 420USD
[Droid 2 Global General] XtriFe:
Damn... that's a lot of money for a phone that can't be unlocked. I've been looking for one on ebay for about a week now and have seem them go for as low as $250 but i guess im definitely going to have to buy one that is already unlocked.
[Droid 2 Global General] the-light:
hey all

do u know of any develop in progress that will allow us to unlock gsm sim?

i got d2g for a while, and still await for seller to send me the unlock code' so far' no success....
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
i know it is, but i seen in ebay, unactivate n unlock D2G can be sold higher than my price..

expensive "internet device" for now

i tried using other simkad from different carrier - failed

for cdma, it is locked as well?

some interested buyers r from indonesia where they do have cdma

but i cant confirm this phone work there
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
There is an user who managed to program the phone for use on a CDMA network in Ukraine

Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL
[Droid 2 Global General] XtriFe:
Yeah, i think i've seen your item listed on eBay now. You're in Malaysia aren't you?

If so, its ok, you clearly state the phone state regarding the sim unlock. When you said you were selling it on ebay i thought you were just going to post it there without telling people about the failed unlock attempts. Thats why i said what i said, sorry.
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
new update:

the caller give me a new vz unlock code

it is the last 4 digit of the phone

stil failed though..
[Droid 2 Global General] ipgpdp:
The unlock code supposed to be 8 digits. I wouldn't even try if it is 4 digits only.

Well theoretically running a program and trying from 8 zeros to 8 nines would eventually unlock it. Good thing is the phone wouldn't become a brick after 10 attempts like BlackBerry. :D
[Droid 2 Global General] Skinny1979:
TurboSIM works fine without Verizon activation and unlock code. Checked. Bought at Ebay, just input 200539432676 in Search string on Ebay.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
I WAS SURE IT WILL

huh sorry for the caps - I got excited!

YAY - you just made many people very happy!!!

Yep - this is exactly the one I used back when I tested on my Milestone when it worked.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
Could you confirm you can setup APN and use cellular data with the TurboSIM? On some phones it may cause confusion with MCC/MNC and might cause APN settings to not save.
[Droid 2 Global General] XtriFe:
Can anyone else confirm this ?
[Droid 2 Global General] Skinny1979:
data/internet - not working :(

only calls
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
she gave me 8digit code then failed then vz told her try using last 4digit of the phone..

however, im packing the phone to b sent over to the seller, let her get it fixed.
[Droid 2 Global General] Skinny1979:
data/internet - working!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just forgot check Data roaming in Settings-DataManager-Data delivery

now its working!!! YAHOOOOOOO!!!!
[Droid 2 Global General] the-light:
hi

whom have u bought the sim from?
[Droid 2 Global General] haroldz123:
He said he bought from ebay on previous page

There is item number
[Droid 2 Global General] namsss:
Use mr sim ver 2.1 , more stable ! Your sim will network drop already !
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
I used the picture just as a reference. The ones I have look a bit different (chip is much thinner/epoxied so you don't have to cut the SIM in order to use it. It is always good to use the very latest "turbosim/mr.sim/etc" possible available as it usually is more compatible and causes less issues during use.
[Droid 2 Global General] DiRKiNg:
Anyone else has used turbosim sucesfully?
[Droid 2 Global General] xploited:
I have used the turbosim mentioned in the topic here, but it's unstable. If it loses network signal, it can't reconnect unless you put the sim card in a different phone.

I have ordered a mr.sim card, hoping it's able to regain lost signal.
[Droid 2 Global General] mhansaq:
Motorola Droid 2 Global

I had a Motorola Droid 2 gloabl send to me from the US and was bought full price from amazon. I want to unlock it so i can be able to use it in canada.

can you hel since I saw you have motorola droid 2 global in canada.

thanks

Email=k_hundred@yahoo.com
[Droid 2 Global General] m7mdrda:
i bout my d2g from ebay the seller said it was unlocked but i found it is locked and when i called verison to unlock it as i live outside us, they asked me about my account number

can anybody tell me what is the account number and where i can found it ..THNX
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
It's the number of your Verizon Wireless account. Which you get when you enter a contract with them to use their cellular network.
[Droid 2 Global General] un1ocked:
are there any differences in nv items, unlocked vs. locked?

please share some nv items here
[Droid 2 Global General] Rhedd:
Solution for unlocking

THE DROID 2 GLOBAL UNLOCK SOLUTION FOR NOW

This is what i am using on both of my D2G. they work fine 100% with no issues at all. I bought a universal turbo Sim from eBay. and here it is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270686865877?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

item number:270686865877

Sold by:electronic_sell

I also see they have 91 sold so far...

it worked perfect on both my blue and my white droid 2 global i bought from eBay this year 2011 and both had bad esn when i bought them. i bought codes from eBay and got 2 codes each time and they never worked so this is the only solution for now. thank you for reading.
[Droid 2 Global General] un1ocked:
i'm tired here, had bought another turbo-sim... did not work anyway
[Droid 2 Global General] Ramonsterator:
Have you tried this one

"29th October 2011 07:36 AM

Rhedd"

???
[Droid 2 Global General] Zachary droid:
What do u mean "tapped the four corners to bypass the activation screen" I just got a d2g off Craigslist and I dnt want to activate with vzw..I just want to get passed tht so I can access the apps and camera...thank you.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
It means he actually reads the forums, and you don't.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26683757&postcount=193
[Vibrant Android Development] texaswickedtoys:
Hey everybody I recently flashed obsidian v5 beta and now when I go into cwm to try to flash other things it says the sd card won't mount any ideas how to fix this
[Vibrant Android Development] creator2456:
Yes. Search.
[Vibrant Android Development] Vanilla gorilla:
Face palm. o fyi yes you have to disable voodoo and shoes go on your feet.
[Vibrant Android Development] texaswickedtoys:
Ok ill search for a fix but I'm not using voodoo
[Vibrant Android Development] ionic7:
Format your sd card.
[Vibrant Android Development] Vanilla gorilla:
I was being a smartass about the voodoo. Undeserved.
[Vibrant Android Development] djkdawg:
for all you smart asses, it is a waste of people time and post, if you do not want to help the guy, do not respond with stupid answers.

there are multiple reasons why your sdcard card will not mount, try reading post in this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=846384
[Vibrant Android Development] smashmouth:
Nicely Said, Excellent Job! This thread should be closed and you should be thanked.

Hell I'll thank you... Thank you!
[Vibrant Android Development] Vanilla gorilla:
Js seriously .... so you think this belongs in the dev section.
[Vibrant Android Development] ikevinnyii:
for the mounting issue flash eugenes io kernel
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chirantan.f:
hello guys, my 1st day with Vibrant, and android in general and i am in a soup.

i was trying different ROMs on my vibrant, 1st tried Axura's 2.1, then tried macnut R14 and was just about to try TW's Nero Beta when i saw an error at the start of the flashing, a white triangle with exclaimation mark and android robot beside it, i thought i bricked my phone but if i click any button it atleast goes into clockwork recovery, but if i try installing any ROM from zip file, it tries installing and gives following error

"Finding update package...

Opening update package...

verifying update package...

E: failed to verify whole-file signature

E: signature verification failed

Installation aborted"

it happens with any ROM i try to install, even with update.zip file

oh by the way, if i choose "reboot system now" then it reboots fine wid macnut ROM as that was the last ROM that got properly flashed, how do i solve this issue?

I am sorry if this has been answered before but i am just too nervous to search much, please bear with me.