[Q] Recommended website to unlock Lumia 900 (AT&T) UPDATED

Search This thread

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
UPDATE OCT 9, 2012
It seems AT&T is now unlocking these devices for anyone who's stuck it out and held onto their L900's. Please see here for more details:
http://www.wpcentral.com/att-lumia-900-uses-now-able-unlock-their-phones-kind

NOTE:
Rogers carries the Lumia 900 in cyan and black (as of 7/4/12). These phones can also be unlocked no problem.
Good luck everyone!


1) Unlock All Cellular - $64.99 (24-72 hrs)
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/nokia-lumia-900-unlock-code-p-197915.html

2) World GSM Codes - $59.99 (2-3days)
http://www.worldgsmcodes.com/nokia/Nokia-Lumia-900-network-unlock-code/

3) Cellphone Unlocker - $24.99 (up to 72 hrs)
http://www.cellphoneunlocker.com/unlock/at-t-usa/nokia/lumia-900

4) Mobile Xpress Canada - $30CAD (3-5 days)
http://www.mobilexpresscanada.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=275

5) Cut Your Sim - $79.99 (2-7 days)
http://cutyoursim.com/index.php/at-t-nokia-unlock-service.html

6) Cell Unlocker - $28.99
http://www.cellunlocker.net/nokia-unlock.php

7) Unlock That Phone - $39.99 (2-5 days)
http://unlockthatphone.com/

8) GSMFast.net - $50 (7-12 days)
http://www.gsmfast.net/order.php
 
Last edited:

PaullikesWINMO

Senior Member
Nov 14, 2010
417
22
Toronto
Hi Pistol - I just used this site:

http://www.remotecellunlock.com

For Rogers Nokia Lumia 900 unlock code was $8.79 !

Now lest's hope they can actually send a code in decent time. I have used them before for other phones and they were quite quick.

---------- Post added at 10:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 PM ----------

Wow.... unlock code received ! 35 minutes ! Punching it in now. Seems to have unlocked the phone, but I don't get a signal. :(

Could it be my Mobilicity SIM is not compatible ? Or maybe something else? Thoughts.... ideas ?
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: hocftu

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
[/COLOR]Wow.... unlock code received ! 35 minutes ! Punching it in now. Seems to have unlocked the phone, but I don't get a signal. :(

Could it be my Mobilicity SIM is not compatible ? Or maybe something else? Thoughts.... ideas ?

Well as far as I know the Lumia 900 is not compatible on Mobilicity/Wind as they operate on different bands than Telus/Rogers/Bell/ATT. That's my first guess. Unless it's quad band like the Lumia 710 from Rogers but I haven't heard of that.

But thanks for the website referral!
 

Nissan350

Senior Member
Aug 11, 2010
203
22
35
Crystal, MN
Cellphoneunlock.net

First time using Cellphoneunlock.net

Ordered my code on April 9th (Launch day, yesterday, after I bought the phone) at around 3 P.M.

Waited a day and a couple hours before I called them to see whats up.

I called and they said I should get it in about 5 business days.

So now it's a waiting game. It seriously sucks having to look at this phone and not being able to use it.

P.S. I called At&t before using Cellphoneunlock.net to take a shot at getting a free code. They were willing to help me. Took my IMEI number and all, then put me on hold. Came back saying exactly this: "At&t is in a contract with Windows Phone which prevents us from unlocking their devices. Ever."

Try it. Maybe your carrier will go through with it. You never know. You'll have to wait until you actually have the phone though.
 
  • Like
Reactions: peterfnet

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
Hmm..

I had similar issues unlocking my Titan as I got it right or just days before release. It took me a few days to get the unlock code as well. I recall the unlocking website saying the codes weren't available yet. I called ATT who said they couldn't help me. Then about 4 days later the unlocked emailed me saying he had new codes and wanted to try again and we unlocked it.

This may be a situation where we need to wait about a week for the codes to be released.
 

PaullikesWINMO

Senior Member
Nov 14, 2010
417
22
Toronto
Well as far as I know the Lumia 900 is not compatible on Mobilicity/Wind as they operate on different bands than Telus/Rogers/Bell/ATT. That's my first guess. Unless it's quad band like the Lumia 710 from Rogers but I haven't heard of that.

But thanks for the website referral!

Yes... it was looking promising as the bands on the Rogers Lumia 900 are the same as the Rogers Lumia 710. In fact the Lumia 900 actually has 900 listed under WCDMA/HSPA bands. Unless the label is wrong? See pic of the Lumia 900 I just bought from Rogers.....
 

Attachments

  • RogersNokiaLumia900_black.JPG
    RogersNokiaLumia900_black.JPG
    49.1 KB · Views: 1,045
Last edited:

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
Yes... it was looking promising as the bands on the Rogers Lumia 900 are the same as the Rogers Lumia 710. In fact the Lumia 900 actually has 900 listed under WCDMA/HSPA bands. Unless the label is wrong? See pic of the Lumia 900 I just bought from Rogers.....

You need to make sure that like the Lumia 710 it supports 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz. The 1700MHz specifically for Wind/Mobilicity. Rule of thumb is usually anything on T-Mobile works with Wind/Mobilicity, ATT is everything else.

EDIT: Just saw attached pic, didn't work for me when trying to view till now. Interesting.. Not sure in this case. Only thoughts are being LTE perhaps you require a different sum. Telus requires a newer sim than my existing one in my Titan to work on LTE. Otherwise I'm stumped.
 
Last edited:

Nissan350

Senior Member
Aug 11, 2010
203
22
35
Crystal, MN
Hmm..

I had similar issues unlocking my Titan as I got it right or just days before release. It took me a few days to get the unlock code as well. I recall the unlocking website saying the codes weren't available yet. I called ATT who said they couldn't help me. Then about 4 days later the unlocked emailed me saying he had new codes and wanted to try again and we unlocked it.

This may be a situation where we need to wait about a week for the codes to be released.

Now that you mentioned it, when I called the Cellphoneunlock.net, the guy that I spoke to said that the Lumia's take quite some time to generate codes for. I just realized that the phone is not even 3 days old yet. So how has he unlocked it before?

I have a strong feeling I will be receiving a refund.
 

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
Now that you mentioned it, when I called the Cellphoneunlock.net, the guy that I spoke to said that the Lumia's take quite some time to generate codes for. I just realized that the phone is not even 3 days old yet. So how has he unlocked it before?

I have a strong feeling I will be receiving a refund.

Yeah it's very possible.. I had a few refunds before I got my Titan code. I also had trouble unlocking a friends Lumia 710. Got a refund for no return code and I emailed asking why and he said there's no code and there never will be for the phone. But before I had my friend return their phone I tried a different unlocked site and got the code within an hour.
 

Nissan350

Senior Member
Aug 11, 2010
203
22
35
Crystal, MN
Yeah it's very possible.. I had a few refunds before I got my Titan code. I also had trouble unlocking a friends Lumia 710. Got a refund for no return code and I emailed asking why and he said there's no code and there never will be for the phone. But before I had my friend return their phone I tried a different unlocked site and got the code within an hour.

Interesting. What site did you use to get your Titans code? And the friends code?
 

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
Interesting. What site did you use to get your Titans code? And the friends code?

For my Titan I believe it was mobileincanada.

Sadly I couldn't find the receipt for the other site so I can't recall that one. What I do recall was that it allowed you to input your IMEI # before submitting and it confirmed if they actually had the code first so you're not wasting time or money to get a refund with no code.
 

Nissan350

Senior Member
Aug 11, 2010
203
22
35
Crystal, MN
For my Titan I believe it was mobileincanada.

Sadly I couldn't find the receipt for the other site so I can't recall that one. What I do recall was that it allowed you to input your IMEI # before submitting and it confirmed if they actually had the code first so you're not wasting time or money to get a refund with no code.

I see. I don't think Mobileincanada will work for my 900. It is locked to At&t and I didn't see an option for them :(

Oh well. Got my fingers crossed for a return code from Cellphoneunlock.net
 

trueblog

Member
Apr 11, 2012
29
0
woah .. did some one beat me ? i thought i was the first one to get this in GTA . i got this on Monday at 10:45AM lol ..

Now can everyone see the voicemail icon working ? for me its not :( .. just missed call and a txt saying there is voicemail ..
 

pistol44

Senior Member
Sep 1, 2008
386
11
Toronto
Nissan350, please keep us posted on the unlock code.

As for trueblog's issue.. Not sure. I know on Wind they would text me everytime I had a vmail. That was an exclusive yet annoying feature with Wind. On Telus I don't get those texts.
 

Salateen

Member
Apr 12, 2012
13
0
Amman
Any Updates on the unlock code?


Hi Nissan 350 any updates on your unlock code??

I found someone on ebay selling unlocked lumia 900; (i cant post url here but you can easily find it by searching keywords lumia 900 cyan unlocked) I sent the seller a msg and asked him if the device in a lumia 900 at&t device and also asked about the method used for unlocking? he replied back saying that it's actually an at&t lumia 900 and he did a developer unlock? I replied back asking for details; I'll post again when I get it... but if this is true it gives hope that the lumia 900 can be unlocked...
 

Top Liked Posts

  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 4
    Here is what i did.

    when i called them i told that i have received this phone as gift from MS (this was true) and i have a signed contract with MS and i am suppose to develop software for Nokia Lumia ( now this was complete bull**** ) therefor i need to unlock the phone so i can test the software on different networks (another bull****). The lady on the phone said that they can not provide the unlock code then i told that they will have to send me mail so i can tell MS guys that ATT has refused to unlock the phone(another bull****). She put me on hold for like 20 mins or so and after that asked for my MS partner ( developer account) account details which i provided. again she put me on hold for some time and then i was told they have raised a spacial case request to unlock the phone and i should receive the code in 5-7 days. I got the code after 7 days which did not work and replied to the same mail saying it did not work they asked me to wait for 5-6 more days and i got the code yesterday.

    Below is the mail i received

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    From: KAYLOR, ****
    Sent: 5/21/2012 19:56
    To: chanakya sankritayayana
    Subject: RE: Device Unlock Request

    I was just getting ready to email you - I just received the information 10 minutes ago.

    Please read the below carefully before attempting to unlock the device. Please let me know if this works or if you have any issues. I am sorry this took so long.






    BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE UNLOCK CODE BELOW PLEASE VERIFY THE FIRST 15 DIGITS OF YOUR IMEI BY TYPING *#06# ON YOUR PHONE’S KEYPAD. THE UNLOCK CODE IS SPECIFIC TO THE IMEI. IF YOUR IMEI DOES NOT MATCH THE IMEI BELOW PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE, DO NOT USE THIS CODE AS IT COULD PERMANENTLY LOCK YOUR HANDSET.

    EMAIL: *******@west.com<mailto:********@west.com>
    CASE: No Case
    MOBILE: Partner
    MANUFACTURER: Nokia
    MODEL: 900 Lumia
    IMEI: 3************4
    UNLOCK CODE: 9******8
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    3
    UPDATE OCT 9, 2012
    It seems AT&T is now unlocking these devices for anyone who's stuck it out and held onto their L900's. Please see here for more details:
    http://www.wpcentral.com/att-lumia-900-uses-now-able-unlock-their-phones-kind

    NOTE:
    Rogers carries the Lumia 900 in cyan and black (as of 7/4/12). These phones can also be unlocked no problem.
    Good luck everyone!


    1) Unlock All Cellular - $64.99 (24-72 hrs)
    http://www.unlockallcellular.com/nokia-lumia-900-unlock-code-p-197915.html

    2) World GSM Codes - $59.99 (2-3days)
    http://www.worldgsmcodes.com/nokia/Nokia-Lumia-900-network-unlock-code/

    3) Cellphone Unlocker - $24.99 (up to 72 hrs)
    http://www.cellphoneunlocker.com/unlock/at-t-usa/nokia/lumia-900

    4) Mobile Xpress Canada - $30CAD (3-5 days)
    http://www.mobilexpresscanada.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=275

    5) Cut Your Sim - $79.99 (2-7 days)
    http://cutyoursim.com/index.php/at-t-nokia-unlock-service.html

    6) Cell Unlocker - $28.99
    http://www.cellunlocker.net/nokia-unlock.php

    7) Unlock That Phone - $39.99 (2-5 days)
    http://unlockthatphone.com/

    8) GSMFast.net - $50 (7-12 days)
    http://www.gsmfast.net/order.php
    2
    FYI people, AT&T HAS the codes but either lower level reps don't have required access level to see them or they are not allowed to do so because they are always reviewed by their superiors. But AT&T does have the codes.

    It is impossible that Nokia manufactured these phones without providing unlock codes for them as these unlock codes are paired with the phone as it is finished being manufactured. AT&T has the codes, but you will only get it if you try hard enough. But making up different stories every time you call will definitely put you into a black list.

    There is no such thing as free cheese. As for me, I am planning to call AT&T as soon as I exchange my Lumia for another.
    2
    Dang, I blocked sitizenx's posts but now I have to read them in other peoples quotes :(

    The guy is a legend in his own mind and he isnt worth the trouble.

    I think he is one of those people who believes that he will get the last word in, repeat it often enough that everyone else will capitulate to his superior intelect.

    I have chosen not to play his game anymore and I suggest those of you up in arms over his posts do the same.
    2
    And to just add to the thoughts expressed here, in the US there is another notion the judicial system subscribes to. "Buyer Beware"

    What?! What law school did you go to? If you have a contract it doesn't matter whether you are a buyer or seller. The contract must be honored. Get a refund on that mail order law degree.

    If someone told you that you can and will get it unlocked right away for your purposes then you need to deal with THAT person and HIS manager.

    What?! Where do people get this stuff? If a sales representative of at&t makes a contract with you at&t is responsible. When I've had issues who do you think gets my certified letter some BS manager? No man, that thing gets mailed directly to the CEO and it is the corporate office that mails me my check.

    I don't have these kinds of problems because I de...

    I have these problems from time to time and you know what? I turn them into big business' problems. I have a 100% success rate on refunds. Actually it's higher than that to be honest because they often give me back a lot more than I asked for originally.

    Maybe you should share some names and numbers, contribute to this thread and drop the holier than thou attitude.

    You will never make any headway dealing with trolls. Do you really want to know how to solve your problem and get a FREE phone? I'll tell you because unlike trolls I actually have knowledge and want to help.

    Here is the procedure. I hope you bought this phone with a credit card like Mastercard or Visa. If you did it's simple. File a dispute with your credit card. Check your credit card's website it should have the information on there.

    Before you file the dispute you need to make a paper trail. First look up who the CEO is and what the corporate address is. This should be in the 10-K filed with the SEC. It can be found in the SEC EDGAR database. Next write a very succinct objective letter stating the FACTS and what you would like (ie total refund or unlock code). Include a copy of your receipt and some supporting evidence that you live in Canada. Maybe a stamped passport page. I don't know if they do that for you guys or not. Maybe a copy of an id card with a Canada address if you feel comfortable sending that. Keep a copy of everything you send with the letter and the letter itself. Send the letter with some kind of delivery confirmation or via certified mail. In your letter ask for a response within 15 CALENDAR days so they don't BS you and tell you it was Arbor Day so they couldn't get back to you.

    Now that letter may very well get you what you want. If it does not send a copy of it and all the documents you sent at&t to your credit card along with a polite OBJECTIVE dispute letter. Tell them you paid nearly $500 dollars for a phone they were giving away for free because you were told by paying that amount of money you could get it unlocked with no contract. Where ever possible include names dates and addresses. Send this letter to your credit card with some kind of delivery confirmation. You must first make a good faith effort to try and resolve the issue with the company. Unlike what some trolls were suggesting do NOT call. You've tried that already. Besides at the end of the phone call you have NO proof the phone call actually happened. Anyone that tells you to call at this stage is an idiot. You need to send certified letters or at a minimum letters with delivery confirmation so you can establish a paper trail. Email is acceptable as well. By which I mean you may include your email address in the certified letter to the CEO. Do NOT send an email to so BS person in customer service at this stage. You want to escalate this to the top.

    Assuming you follow all my instructions to the letter and you write a professional polite OBJECTIVE letter you should get what you want. If they do not give you a 100% refund or unlock code your credit card will issue you a 100% refund. You won't even have to send the phone back to at&t. This has happened with me with other products and services. You will get a free Lumia 900. Then you just have to wait around for someone to come up with a reliable way to unlock it.

    I am not making any of this up. The problem with America is the public is totally passive... unless it comes to bombing innocent unarmed women and children half way around the world. Then it's all flag pins and rah, rah. When a corporation decides to screw them it's "corporations are people" and they deserve our sympathy.

    "Buyer beware." Yeah, F that. How about corporation beware. Don't get mad, get even. Seriously research your Canadian credit card contract and make sure it works the same as mine does in the US. If it does you will get everything you want without even having to go to court. If all else fails THEN go to small claims court. Frankly I wouldn't even mention the whole lawsuit angle in your initial letter. Let them turn you down and then dispute the charge. You will get a free phone.

    Now you may say this seems like a bit of hassle. Really? You get a $500 phone for free at the end of it best case scenario. How long does it take you to earn $500? How many hours worth of work would you do for $500? You think internet trolls make $500 in a day? Doubt it. Ignore them.