The first T-Mobile G1 has been unlocked thanks to the guys over at Unlock-TMobileG1.com. In honor of this we will be giving away 3 unlock codes for the T-mobile G1 in a community contest. This contest is open to any registered Android Community member.
Unlocking the G1 is very quick and easy, in fact anyone who can make a phone call can unlock their G1 with no trouble at all. Unlock-TMobileG1.com offers unlock codes for $22.99 USD. After placing an order including your IMEI code you will receive an eight-digit unlock code for your device. Your IMEI number can be found by pressing *#06# in the dialer, or by going into your settings, selecting “About phone” and then selecting “Status”. The IMEI number then can be found about half way down, it is 15 digits long.
After you receive your unlock code you insert a non-T-Mobile SIM card and the G1 will prompt for an unlock code, enter the unlock code provided to you and hit unlock. You will then know the device is unlocked with a notification that reads “Network Unlock Successful”, it is as simple as that. We have found that with an AT&T SIM card the device would make and receive calls as well as send and receive text messages. Upon switching the SIM cards, the Gmail account was automatically signed out, when we entered the correct log in information it still would not log in. Needless to say the Android Market did not work either due to the fact that the Gmail account is needed. However this does not mean that it will not work, all tests have been done with the default network operator settings. We want to thank our sponsors over at http://www.unlock-tmobileg1.com/ for helping sponsoring this contest.
To enter our contest, members must submit a photo showing their loyalty to Android Community in a creative way. Some examples are: putting an Android Community logo on their car, wearing the AC shirt at a large event, carving an Android Community sculpture or even if you are fearless, getting an Android Community tattoo. More information can be found here.
A user has sent over this video for us that demonstrates that the unlocking process actually works.
OMG why the Gmail doesn't sync the contacts and the emails if it was unlocked ??
that's so disappointing news
any one who unlocked his phone is it true ??? i'll receive my g1 next week !! what should i do
i am having issues with it, so far i have gotten everything to work except for the mms and market...
here is a link to the page where this was being worked on
please read through thoroughly..
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...d-t-help-4598/
but the big issue is the sync process and the android market !! why ????????
I used these settings:
it is all case sensitive like user name password etc the mnc setting may vary if it doesnt work for you right away try 41 15 410 or 310 my area is north jersey its 41 or leave it default if there is one when you get the riht mnc you should see a small e with arrows next to you signal bar please change all these setings as my previous posts had typos also you need to have the http:// on mmsc url
name: AT&T
apn: wap.cingular
proxy blank
port blank
username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
password:CINGULAR1
server blank
mmsc: http://mmsc.cingular.com
mms proxy: wireless.cingular.com
mms port: 80
mcc:310
mnc:41, 15, 410 or 310
apn type blank
Posted here - http://androidcommunity.com/forums/51484-post15.html
Works perfect.
but honestly, i havent noticed a difference, it still works amazingly on 2g att
And I want to use it with Proximus (national carrier) and be able to use it with other cards when I go abroad.
Now, I can say that once you've set-up the network specifics, it works like it works on the TMo network. It just takes a little surfing to get everything collected before it works flawless.
3G, 2G, even syncing. As long as you have a valid, working data channel, it doesn't matter which carrier you use.
Just have to fiddle a bit more to get MMS working
Thanks!
I'm not sure whether it's the 90 days after signed contract, or at least 90 days of being a T-mo customer. But the service rep. did hesitate at first, until I told her that I'm off to an overseas biz trip in a few weeks and I absolutely must have my phone unlocked by then. She was very understanding afterward ... got the code emailed to me the next day.
Hats off to T-mo for their prompt response.
i am having issues with it, so far i have gotten everything to work except for the mms and market...
here is a link to the page where this was being worked on
please read through thoroughly..
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...d-t-help-4598/
[thread hi-jack done]
Thanks!
Thanks! by fumoh
Sorry fumoh,
You cannot use the G1 on Verizon nor any GSM phone for that matter. The reason is both Verizon and Sprint are CDMA and they don't use SIM cards.
At&T/Cingular and TMO are GSM carries using SIM cards.
SIM cards are the worldwide platform which is why you can travel so much easier with them.
Although some would make an argument that CDMA is better quality because of its ability to penetrate buildings, GSM is used far more frequently and accepted worldwide.
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After switching from Verizon to TMO, the fact that you can store contacts on the SIM and then download to any device of your choosing, that's priceless!
Hope this helps!
The G1 does *NOT* need to be on the network for 90 days, your T-Mobile account only has to have been active (with another phone or phone number on the same bill as the G1) for 90 days.
I have my code and it is FULLY unlocked. You can call 611 to request and within 24 hours you get the unlock code for free via email response
Contrast that to the pain we all had to go through to unlock 2G iPhone's... There are legit reasons to unlock the phone that TMO understands - like being in a roaming country for an extended period - where a prepay would be more ideal than Roaming - even if you don't get full data. This is something Apple and AT&T didn't understand. Not all of us sell the phone sideways to go on a different network permanently.
basically what im saying is, they give the phone away for free, so they make money on the monthly bill you pay, well if you aren't paying that monthly bill, then they have just given a phone away for free. Many shops/ sites also state in their T&C's that once you cancel you're contract, you must return the phone within 7 days of cancellation. Would somebody please talk me through how to go about getting a G1, without having the pay for a contract, or paying 300 for it off ebay pre-unlocked etc.
Thank you.
If you want to unlock any T-Mo phone (G1, BB,...) just call 611 customer service, and request unlock code/instruction. They will ask your email and you will get instructions in 24 hours. It is unlikely but if they ask why do you need it, just tell them that you travel abroad often and you want to be able to use your phone with foreign country operators, and because of often travel it doesn't make any sense for you to use roaming.
Read about my story here:
http://chillorb.com/?p=169
Hadnt heard about the other site, but it seems there are a few people offering the solution, which I am very happy about.
took 30 mins to get the code and 1 min to input it.
Thanks guys/gals!
I feel your pain, Lol
I'm not sure, but we have plenty of Cali people that post here.