Unlocking bootloader on T-Mobile phone

[photolarry]

Is there some binary I need? I've heard different things but unsure how to get OEM switch to light up versus greyed out. I'm new to this brand. I'm told you must wait 45 days? There are no custom ROM yet so not needed I guess but I'm curious nevertheless.

 

[GuestK00177]

Is there some binary I need? I've heard different things but unsure how to get OEM switch to light up versus greyed out. I'm new to this brand. I'm told you must wait 45 days? There are no custom ROM yet so not needed I guess but I'm curious nevertheless.

Simunlock=OEM unlock not greyed out


Read OnePlus 6t threads on TMobile conversion to educate you.

 

[savage25rcracer]

Is there some binary I need? I've heard different things but unsure how to get OEM switch to light up versus greyed out. I'm new to this brand. I'm told you must wait 45 days? There are no custom ROM yet so not needed I guess but I'm curious nevertheless.

Call in to Customer Service and make up some story on how you will be out of the country for 3+ months and will need your phone unlocked so you can use it. They will override the wait to unlock it...

 

[photolarry]

I will try

Call in to Customer Service and make up some story on how you will be out of the country for 3+ months and will need your phone unlocked so you can use it. They will override the wait to unlock it...

Is there some program they send me that actually does this unlocking? Forgive me but I have not used OnePlus phones yet and am trying to learn this Oxygen OS layer. I basically only wish to root to get root level apps to backup app data etc. The idea that SIM unlock = Bootloader Unlock is very strange. No other equipment works like this. You can SIM unlock without BL unlock. So please educate me. Thanks.

 

[savage25rcracer]

Is there some program they send me that actually does this unlocking? Forgive me but I have not used OnePlus phones yet and am trying to learn this Oxygen OS layer. I basically only wish to root to get root level apps to backup app data etc. The idea that SIM unlock = Bootloader Unlock is very strange. No other equipment works like this. You can SIM unlock without BL unlock. So please educate me. Thanks.

If you have a T-Mobile version... There is an app on it named "unlock", it's controlled through there. If not T-Mobile then I do not know.

 

[phab3k]

Is there some program they send me that actually does this unlocking? Forgive me but I have not used OnePlus phones yet and am trying to learn this Oxygen OS layer. I basically only wish to root to get root level apps to backup app data etc. The idea that SIM unlock = Bootloader Unlock is very strange. No other equipment works like this. You can SIM unlock without BL unlock. So please educate me. Thanks.

there is an unlock app on your phone called "Unlock"

 

[sabrdawg]

If you use the Unlock app, chances are it will tell you that your device cannot be unlocked because it is not yet paid for in full (that is, if you're financing it). You're best off contacting T-Mobile Help on Twitter

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Ok, giving it a try for the 7 Pro as I speak...I'm messaging T-Mobile Help now

 

[sabrdawg]

Well, this particular rep didn't do a darn thing to try and unlock my SIM Trying another rep later on...

 

[savage25rcracer]

Well, this particular rep didn't do a darn thing to try and unlock my SIM Trying another rep later on...

Twitter and tmobile chat on their website too...

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Well, this particular rep didn't do a darn thing to try and unlock my SIM Trying another rep later on...

Make it seem urgent but not pushy or arrogant.

 

[ScottOtis]

Twitter and tmobile chat on their website too...

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Make it seem urgent but not pushy or arrogant.

They just did it for me, i barely had to ask lol

 

[sabrdawg]

Well, the rep makes ALL the difference! I just tried another one, and they said since I've been with them for 10 years, they'd bypass the requirement! I'm SIM unlocked now! WHOO!!!

 

[ScottOtis]

Well, the rep makes ALL the difference! I just tried another one, and they said since I've been with them for 10 years, they'd bypass the requirement! I'm SIM unlocked now! WHOO!!!

Damn I guess I got very lucky. I just opened my Tmobile account last week, and I'm still paying off the phone lol

 

[photolarry]

Oh yea?

They just did it for me, i barely had to ask lol

What is the best way to contact them then? By chat or Twitter? They do it without question? Thanks.

 

[sabrdawg]

What is the best way to contact them then? By chat or Twitter? They do it without question? Thanks.

Twitter all the way!

 

[photolarry]

Twitter fail

Twitter all the way!

And I called and got the Phillipines! I thought you get an expert in Colorado! Not happy! We shall see. Calling again.

 

[sabrdawg]

And I called and got the Phillipines! I thought you get an expert in Colorado! Not happy! We shall see. Calling again.

Are you messaging T-Mobile Help on Twitter?

 

[photolarry]

Yes

Are you messaging T-Mobile Help on Twitter?

I talked to the rep and they claim to have done it. But it is failing inside the UNLOCK app. She needs to get them to call me tomorrow. But apparently it is unlocked just the app wont do it. I dunno why.
"Device not recognized by your service provider. Please call customer care."

 

[sabrdawg]

I talked to the rep and they claim to have done it. But it is failing inside the UNLOCK app. She needs to get them to call me tomorrow. But apparently it is unlocked just the app wont do it. I dunno why.
"Device not recognized by your service provider. Please call customer care."

Weird :/ Good luck!

 

[ledvedder]

I talked to the rep and they claim to have done it. But it is failing inside the UNLOCK app. She needs to get them to call me tomorrow. But apparently it is unlocked just the app wont do it. I dunno why.

"Device not recognized by your service provider. Please call customer care."

I'm getting the same error in the app.

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[photolarry]

Maybe it is this device

I'm getting the same error in the app.

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Maybe it is this device since it is so new. I give up for tonight and will check tomorrow. It says it is checking it live on their server so if she actually did unlock, unsure why it would error out.