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    Question Bought an "unlocked" phone, it was network locked, is there any way to unlock it?

    Last update just to close out the narrative arc for you all reading along. Insult to injury: The reason I desperately needed the phone sooner rather than later is I needed it to perform my essential job duties. I returned to my job today, with a borrowed phone in hand, only to be told that I had...
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    Question Bought an "unlocked" phone, it was network locked, is there any way to unlock it?

    I explained my problem, and the shop assistant explained that they couldn't help unlock my phone there, and I should try a Verizon store. I've already been approved for a refund, and in the meantime I've gone and bought an unlocked phone direct from the manufacturer, with financing because it's...
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    Question Bought an "unlocked" phone, it was network locked, is there any way to unlock it?

    Had some extra time this morning so I gave the T-mobile store a shot. No dice. Thanks though!
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    Question Bought an "unlocked" phone, it was network locked, is there any way to unlock it?

    I bought a used Samsung Xforce 6 Pro on Amazon. It was listed as unlocked, but it has a Verizon splash screen, and when I put in my T-Mobile SIM card, it throws up the following error: "Change carrier Sorry, your device can't be activated on another carrier's network right now. For help...