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yonu
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Default sim unlocks

quick question as i did a couple of searches but never got any results is the only way at the moment to unlock a G1 to buy codes online or get them through tmobile?

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There aren't really any more ways. You could get a "free" sim unlock at this site (http://www.freeunlocks.com/) but I do not know about their credibility. They have a face on facebook and seem legit but ask someone else to make sure.
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You need a code, or a turbo SIM (code is better, cheaper).

Tmoible are the only people giving them out for free, they're only meant to give them out if you've been a customer for 3 months (just phone up and say you're leaving the country for a few days, flirt with the rep etc).

If you're going to buy a code get one on ebay, that way you know the testimonials are real.
 
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AT&T also gives free codes but 3 months like T.mobile.

Do all turbo sims work on the G1 because I was planning to buy one but it did not have the G1 model listed?
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AT&T also gives free codes but 3 months like T.mobile.

Do all turbo sims work on the G1 because I was planning to buy one but it did not have the G1 model listed?
Why? Codes are cheaper, and once they're entered the phone is unlocked for life. Or are the codes not working for you?
 
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No, I bought a code already but it was 7.75 USD which is kind of expensive.. (turbo sim is less than 2 USD on ebay)

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