How do I unlock network status?

Unlock your device
  1. Samsung: Settings > Connections > More Connection Settings > Network Unlock.
  2. OnePlus: Settings > Wi-Fi & internet > SIM & network, then choose Advanced or Network Unlock.
  3. LG: Settings > Network & internet > Mobile networks > Network unlock > Continue.
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Can I unlock my phone network myself?

The simplest way to unlock your device is to ring your provider and ask for a Network Unlock Code (NUC). Most will provide you with one and some even do it for free once your contract is up. Once you're provided with the code you should be able to enter it into your phone to remove the lock.
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What is network unlock?

The Network Unlock Code (NUC), sometimes called a Network Unlock PIN (NUP) or Network Control Key (NCK), allows you to unlock a mobile phone from its original network. If you've not received a NUC you can request one.
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What is network Unlock on Android?

the Network Unlock system app is a service that will SIM unlock your device in the event that your carrier unlocks it. You'd still need AT&T (or whoever your carrier is) to unlock the sim.
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Can I unlock my phone to any network?

In a nutshell: Unlocking is totally legal. It just means making the phone work with any compatible Sim card on any network.
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Can I network unlock my phone for free?

If you are eligible to unlock your phone, then it's completely free! The FCC says: "Participating providers may not charge existing or former customers additional fees to unlock a device if it is eligible to be unlocked. Providers may charge a fee to unlock eligible devices for non-customers and former customers."
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What does network locked mean on a phone?

The process by which a phone is locked to one carrier is called a SIM lock or network lock. It is a built-in technical restriction or limitation that is imposed on the phone at activation.
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What is the network unlock code for Samsung?

Enter 00000000 (eight zeros), the message will come up Sim lock disabled with a check mark; your phone is now unlocked to use with other carriers.
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What causes network lock?

If you originally received your device from one network provider and your new SIM card is from a different network, the original network provider may have locked the device to their network. Samsung does not lock any of its devices to any particular network.
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Does factory reset remove network lock?

No, a factory reset will not relock / re-enable the network lock on your phone. Once you officially unlocked your device, it should stay that way for good even when your receive software updates. However, if you reflash your phone with the official firmware from your provider, you may relock your phone.
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How do I unblock my cell phone?

Unblock a number
  1. Open your Phone app .
  2. Tap More .
  3. Tap Settings. Blocked numbers.
  4. Next to the number you want to unblock, tap Clear. Unblock.
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What is the network unlock code for AT&T?

When you enable SIM lock, your device asks you to enter a PIN code: The default PIN code for an AT&T SIM card is "1111".
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Can I unlock my phone with IMEI number?

Your wireless service provider needs the IMEI number to unlock your phone. Contact your mobile service provider and say you want to unlock your phone. Your service provider will review your account to confirm you meet all requirements to have your phone unlocked for free.
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Are Samsung phones locked to a network?

When you purchase a smartphone, the device is typically locked to the carrier's network. That means the phone can only work with the carrier you bought the phone from, even if it's compatible with another network. If you know how to unlock a Samsung phone, you can use it with your carrier of choice.
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What is the master PIN to unlock any phone?

Phones don't have a single master pin to unlock them as each is different to the phone according to what the person makes it when they set it up. Often times they can have a SIM pin that is default to 0000 or 1234 but that is the SIM cards pin and can be changed by the user.
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How do I remove network provider lock on iPhone?

Contact your carrier
  1. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone. Contact your carrier and request an unlock. Your account might need to meet requirements for unlocking. After you submit the request, it might take a few days to complete. ...
  2. After your carrier confirms that they unlocked your iPhone, follow the steps below.
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Is it possible to unlock a carrier locked phone?

Call and Ask Nicely: Call your carrier and ask nicely—if your contract has expired, most carriers (in the US, at least) will unlock your phone for you as long as you've paid off anything you owe on the phone.
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What is the network unlock code for Verizon?

If you have a locked 3G World Device phone with Verizon, you can use unlock code 000000 or 123456 or call 800-922-0204 for help.
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Can I get a unlock code for free?

Unlock Codes Usually Cost Money, But Free Codes Exist!

Once again, in the USA carriers are obligated to unlock the phones of eligible handsets, so please do speak to them first. One popular site is FreeUnlocks, which offers the first code free through a partnership with TrialPay.
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Can I unlock my SIM card?

The only way to unlock a password-protected SIM is to get a special code called a PUK (PIN unlock key) from your mobile provider. The provider may need you to prove your identity to give you this code. This wikiHow teaches you how to use a PUK to unlock your SIM card.
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