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james_ls · 09-07-2006, 01:19 AM

Anyone know how to do this??

I currently have a T-Mobile MDA and a Samsung T509...on the T-Mobile network.

Now the whole idea of my ORIGIONAL plan was to share it between me and the woman while she was @ school in Williamsport (dont' ask).

Apparently on the otherside of the tunnel...her phone says Cingular...

Now I believe that's roaming but have not gotten a chance to call T-Mobile and confirm it. If it is...no big deal if it's not getting charged becuase its under the family-based mobile-to-mobile minuites (unlimited)...however if they are charging me the FULL $0.49 a minuite NORMAL roaming fees...lets just say I'm ****ed.

So I was wondering...if I have to bail from T-Mobile...I know I can take these two devices to someone who has coverage out there (Cingular) that's also a GSM based network.

Anyone know how to unlock these bad-boys?

Is there a program?

Can the company do it when I sign up?

Anyone konw what I'm talking about?

Help me out TST!!

StealthTC · 09-07-2006, 01:22 AM

I can unlock the MDA for you. The T509 is another story.

james_ls · 09-07-2006, 01:24 AM

Cool...I'll let you know tomorrow if I need it or not (here's hoping no) I love the T-Mobile business package that I have.

Do you just need to flash a ROM...or is it SIM based??

StealthTC · 09-07-2006, 01:33 AM

Flash the ROM and Radio to an unbranded version which is the same as the XDA was launched with, its more current software too.

SexyDSM95 · 09-07-2006, 02:39 AM

You can find a company to unlock your phone for $40...but if you find the right person they are already equipped with the software (Flash/Flex/ROM)/knoweledge base/time

Wiisass · 09-07-2006, 04:09 AM

I thought cingular and t-mobile were sharing a lot of towers. At least they were a year or so ago when I was using cingular. I started using cingular after they bought at&t wireless and only ended up using them for a month, but during that time depending where I was my phone would say all kinds of things instead of cingular and I never got charged extra for it. It was using whatever tower it could find and depending on what tower it was it would display a different name. It would say roaming in some places, t-mobile in others and cingular most of the time.

Then again this was a while ago and things may have changed.

SexyDSM95 · 09-07-2006, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiisass

I thought cingular and t-mobile were sharing a lot of towers. At least they were a year or so ago when I was using cingular. I started using cingular after they bought at&t wireless and only ended up using them for a month, but during that time depending where I was my phone would say all kinds of things instead of cingular and I never got charged extra for it. It was using whatever tower it could find and depending on what tower it was it would display a different name. It would say roaming in some places, t-mobile in others and cingular most of the time.

Then again this was a while ago and things may have changed.

Just to clear some confusion...I don't think Cingular has roaming charges. I have never been charged such a thing and have been with them for over a year now. And unlocking a phone only means someone with a SIM card on a different carrier/network can use your phone.

james_ls · 09-07-2006, 11:42 AM

Her phone says Cingular right now...when I look online it doesn't say any roaming minuites on her report...I dunno...I'll letchya know StealthTC

09-07-2006, 01:19 AM	#1
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Unlocking GSM Based Devices Anyone know how to do this?? I currently have a T-Mobile MDA and a Samsung T509...on the T-Mobile network. Now the whole idea of my ORIGIONAL plan was to share it between me and the woman while she was @ school in Williamsport (dont' ask). Apparently on the otherside of the tunnel...her phone says Cingular... Now I believe that's roaming but have not gotten a chance to call T-Mobile and confirm it. If it is...no big deal if it's not getting charged becuase its under the family-based mobile-to-mobile minuites (unlimited)...however if they are charging me the FULL $0.49 a minuite NORMAL roaming fees...lets just say I'm **ed. So I was wondering...if I have to bail from T-Mobile...I know I can take these two devices to someone who has coverage out there (Cingular) that's also a GSM based network. Anyone know how to unlock these bad-boys? Is there a program? Can the company do it when I sign up? Anyone konw what I'm talking about? Help me out TST!! __________________ Heller Dope - When the is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-07-2006, 01:24 AM	#3
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Cool...I'll let you know tomorrow if I need it or not (here's hoping no) I love the T-Mobile business package that I have. Do you just need to flash a ROM...or is it SIM based?? __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-07-2006, 04:09 AM	#6
Wiisass Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yardley Member #744 iTrader: (0)	I thought cingular and t-mobile were sharing a lot of towers. At least they were a year or so ago when I was using cingular. I started using cingular after they bought at&t wireless and only ended up using them for a month, but during that time depending where I was my phone would say all kinds of things instead of cingular and I never got charged extra for it. It was using whatever tower it could find and depending on what tower it was it would display a different name. It would say roaming in some places, t-mobile in others and cingular most of the time. Then again this was a while ago and things may have changed. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Just put the TIP In. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-07-2006, 11:42 AM	#8
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Her phone says Cingular right now...when I look online it doesn't say any roaming minuites on her report...I dunno...I'll letchya know StealthTC __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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09-07-2006, 02:39 AM	#5
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	You can find a company to unlock your phone for $40...but if you find the right person they are already equipped with the software (Flash/Flex/ROM)/knoweledge base/time