Phone from carrier unlocked??

pacman · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:28 PM

hi all,

just got my new TP (actually second one after an exchange). i've followed the instructions on this forum to get to bootloader screen (the tri-color screen as some call it). and what it says on the top is "Security Unlocked". this means the phone's unlocked, right? is this possible, i mean getting an unlocked phone from the dealer?

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Security Unlocked

the rest of the screen says:
RAPH800
SPL-0.36.0000
MicoP-Hermann (LED) vc085
MicroP-Hermann (KEY) v0685
PSOC-Raph STAGE_EVT v20

Serial

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thanks!

**kyle4269** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:32 PM

You wouldnt get a phone from the store that is unlocked..But I cant say it wont EVER happen.. Are you on Sprint or Verizon?

pacman · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:34 PM

i'm with Bell (in Canada).

stevedusa · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:44 PM

Well the thing about "Locks"... you need to understand that there are different locks.

A. Network ("subsidy") locks. These in theory only exists with GSM providers (they give you a SIM card with your phone). They lock their phones so only the SIM card for that network can be used unless the subsidy lock is taken off. In case of CDMA, well there is no removable module (ONLY in the States). Instead it's "burnt" in the phone (ESN). Providers have a list of ESNs so they know what phone belongs to which network.

B. Security lock. In your case, this lock limits the un-authorized ROMs and such being flashed into the phone. I believe only HTC does this with their WM phones. In your case the security lock is really still locked (0.36.0000 instead of 0.xx.CMONEX). Use the unlocker and it would open the magic lock.

pacman · #5 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:56 PM

ah ok, thanks for the explanation.

i'm just wondering why it said Security Unlocked on the top

i'm paranoid it's not a new phone... actually the pkging looks like its not new, or it has been opened, but the unit itslef looks clean...

anyway, thanks again for the info.

stevedusa · #6 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pacman

ah ok, thanks for the explanation.

i'm just wondering why it said Security Unlocked on the top

i'm paranoid it's not a new phone... actually the pkging looks like its not new, or it has been opened, but the unit itslef looks clean...

anyway, thanks again for the info.

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