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Video: How to Unlock a Phone

So because I run a site called TheUNLOCKr, I get asked about unlocking devices quite a bit. I mean, it is in the name after all. The thing is though that, judging by the types of questions, it seems that people are a bit confused on what unlocking your phone really means. Sometimes they confuse it with jailbreaking or rooting. Sometimes they mention taking a phone from one carrier to another even though those carriers don’t run on the same technology. And sometimes I’ll get the occasional, “Will this make all the apps in the app store free?” Really? With […]

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How to Unlock an LG Phone: Easily Increase the Value of Your Phone

LG phones are some of the most popular on the Android market, so it’s understandable that if you have one – you wouldn’t wanna let it go to waste when you’re overseas. If you love your LG and are avoiding international fees – you’re wondering how to unlock an LG phone. Well, despite the fact you’re dealing with strings of code and numbers – it’s actually quite an easy process. Before getting an LG unlock code to get this show on the road, you’re going to have to find your IMEI. I. Find Your IMEI Your International Mobile Equipment Identity – or

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How to Unlock a Sony Phone: Save the International Roaming Charges

Sony provides some of the best phones on the market. Their ahead of the curve models and the company’s international appeal makes the interest in learning how to unlock a Sony phone higher than ever. Thankfully, the process is not as complicated or daunting as one may think upping a phone’s network accessibility and net worth may be. First you’ve got to find out what your International Mobile Equipment Identity – or IMEI – is. I. Find Your IMEI An IMEI is your phone’s unique serial number that basically acts as a target for your GSM carrier to feed its network to. While there are

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How to Unlock a Samsung Phone: The Quickest Way, For Any Model

Maybe you’re psyched about your new Galaxy device but not so psyched about your carrier. Perhaps you’re a traveler wanting to access its international usability without getting slammed with carrier fees. There are plenty reasons to ask how to unlock a Samsung phone. There are also tons of ways to you might go about doing it be here, we present you, the easiest way. To unlock Samsung phones, you’ll need to get your hands on something called an unlock code to get started.  Unlock codes are purchasable key codes that coincide with your phone. They aren’t to be feared though, as they are sold

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How to Unlock a Motorola Phone: Set Your Droid Free

So, you’re eager to take off the limitations of your Droid and use it on another GSM carrier and now need to know exactly how to unlock a Motorola phone. Whether your excuse is overseas travel or otherwise, you’re going to have to first find and purchase an unlock code. In order to find the correct unlock code for your phone, let’s walk through finding your IMEI. I. Find Your IMEI IMEI – or the International Mobile Equipment Identity – is a serial number that is unique to your device that essentially is a pinpoint for your network carrier to access

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Video: How to Unlock the AT&T Nexus 6

As I mentioned in my unboxing of the Nexus 6, the AT&T version is a bit unlike the other versions of the Nexus 6. The back has an AT&T tramp stamp, there’s an AT&T boot logo, oh, and there’s the fact that if you put in any other SIM the device asks for a stupid unlock code. None of the other Nexus 6 devices do any of these things and there are plenty of reasons we can speculate why it’s happened, but, if you’re like me, you might not care for the why and are more concerned with the how.

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus

Being locked to a particular carrier prevents you from grabbing some of the amazing deals that the other carriers have for their customers. If you have a Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus that’s locked to a carrier, you can now unlock it to use it with whatever carrier you want. Once unlocked, it should work with any GSM carrier you want. By unlocking your device, you’re allowing yourself to go for your favorite carrier instead of being stuck with the one you really don’t like. In order to unlock your device, you’re going to need an unlock code, and the below

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Video)

Ok, so maybe you love the Galaxy Note 4, but you aren’t the biggest fan of the carrier you have? Or maybe you love the phone and the carrier, but you’re going overseas and want to be able to save some serious cash by using a SIM card in the new country instead of roaming there using your SIM (after all long-distance, Skype, etc. are all way cheaper then roaming)? Either way, you’ll need to unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to get it to play nice with another SIM card and thanks to the new law here in the US,

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How to Use the Motorola Droid Turbo on Other Carriers (Video)

If you are looking at Verizon users with envy because you really want a Motorola Droid Turbo, there’s a way to make that green-eyed monster quieter. Even though Verizon got the exclusivity on the Motorola Droid Turbo, it doesn’t mean you can’t use it on another carrier. In fact, most Verizon devices nowadays don’t even need to be unlocked, simply put in a new SIM and it’ll just start working. With that said, there are a few points to note (like how to setup the internet to work after you do put the other SIM in, what carriers will work

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Do you still own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone? Do you wish to unlock it to be able to use it with whatever carrier you want? No problem, here’s how you can do that. Unlocking the Galaxy Note 2 is as easy as pie. You just need to buy an unlock code, follow a couple of steps given below, and your device will be all set to work with your chosen carrier. Here’s how: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down

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How to Unlock the HTC Desire 510

Ever wanted to get rid of the carrier your HTC Desire 510 is locked to? Are you not getting any exciting deals from your current carrier? Switching to a new carrier is the best thing you can do right now. Fortunately, the HTC Desire 510 is unlockable and once unlocked, you can then use it on any carrier you want. Don’t be afraid as to what the procedure will be for unlocking your device. It’s darn easy to get your device unlocked and to start using it on your favorite carrier. Here’s how: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull

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How to SIM Unlock your Apple iPhone 5S (Using an Unlocking Service)(Video)

I found myself with a T-Mobile iPhone 5S and since I use an AT&T SIM card a lot nowadays (and didn’t want to buy another iPhone), I figured it was time to unlock it (we can talk about how ridiculous it is that we lock phones to carriers some other time). For anyone else curious about how to do this for themselves for whatever reason, here’s how. iPhones are unlocked in a slightly different way than most devices. For any other GSM device, you just give an unlock code supplier your IMEI, wait for the unlock code to be sent

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How to Unlock an AT&T Moto X for Use on T-Mobile (Video)

Sick of waiting for the T-Mobile Moto X to launch? Well, if you were planning to buy it without a contract anyway, there is a way to get it right now. All you have to do is buy an AT&T version (new from Motorola directly without contract, or used via craigslist/ebay/etc.) and unlock it. The unlock is permanent not only will allow you to put in a T-Mobile SIM but any other SIM card for that matter (say overseas, SimpleMobile, or any other GSM provider). Interested? Here’s how. I. Purchase a Moto X Here I’ll show you how to buy

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