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23.10.08 # 22:23 # Featured, G1 Applications # 9 Comments
As you would expect, since the G1 is exclusive right now to T-Mobile, every “open source” nazi is going absolutely insane, and ranting heavily across the blogosphere. Understandable, and of course, we expected it here at G1Updates.com. However, it may not be time to whine just yet, because there is some pretty good news from T-Mobile. Well, semi-good news – it depends on your status.
“The official word from T-Mobile is if your account has been active for 90 days, they’ll unlock the G1 for you, just like they would with any other phone.”
That’s from the good people at Gizmodo, who are quite the experts on the new G1 phone. Here is what T-Mobile said: (I believe it was over in the official T-Mobile Forums)
“T-Mobile branded phones operating on the T-Mobile network may only use T-Mobile SIM cards. To use a T-Mobile branded phone on another wireless carrier’s network with a non-T-Mobile SIM card, you must first request a “SIM Unlock” code from T-Mobile. Conversely, if you have a phone from another North American wireless carrier, you may need to request a “SIM Unlock” code from that carrier before being able to use a T-Mobile SIM card on the T-Mobile network.
* SIM Unlock Codes will only be provided after your account has been active for 90 days. Only one unlock code may be provided per customer every 90 days.”
Rumors say that within the next day or two, budding developers will release an unlocking application, which T-Mobile dare wouldn’t block or disable, as again, that would kind of defeat the purpose of the whole “open source” love fest. We will keep you updated, of course.
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Yes its true, i called t-mobile customer service and they transfered me to PDA support i gave them the number on the phone behind the battery and they will send me a email with the code, thank you guys and great web site you have too!
YES, IT IS TRUE. I called T-Mobile Wednesday October 22 and asked them that I wanted to unlock phone and they asked me for IMEI number. Then they told me I will get an email with code to unlock phone within 48 hours. Guess what? I got it today, I entered the code and it worked. I tried ATT sims card and it worked. Just to try it out. I love T-Mobile so I put my T-Mobile sims card back on the G1 to continue palying with it. I love the GPS feature and Pac-MAn, Oh Man!! Those 80′s memories, I wish I could go back.
Thanks all – I’m glad to hear reports “from the field” that the information is correct. Best of luck to you all with your new G1′s!
T~mobile is one of the few companies with such a lax unlock policy. I think it’s ridiculous for any phone to be locked. Every time I get a new phone from them I have it unlocked on the spot. It comes in handy when a friend needs a temporary phone for another network…
Tmobile will send you a pin in the UK but at cost of 17£..they said in an email. Did you guys have to pay?
Cheers
Per code man http://www.mobile-unlock.net