I just got a Lumia 640 as well as the unlock code to get it off AT&T.
The instructions said to get a non-ATT sim card.
What companies offer PAYG sim cards not associated with ATT (I'm in the U.S.) and does the card have to have time on it or will the card itself work to unlock the phone? (I plan to only use the phone outside the U.S. and will buy a foreign sim card later.)
peterjohnston917 14:54 16/12/2015
I just got a Lumia 640 as well as the unlock code to get it off AT&T.
The instructions said to get a non-ATT sim card.
What companies offer PAYG sim cards not associated with ATT (I'm in the U.S.) and does the card have to have time on it or will the card itself work to unlock the phone? (I plan to only use the phone outside the U.S. and will buy a foreign sim card later.)You can get a T-mobile prepaid card, and just pay for the card. I remember when I was considering prepaid with them, I just made a call to get a prepaid sim card. However, I do believe that you can get a foreign sim card and then unlock it at that moment as long as you have the code written somewhere to put it in when the time comes.
The instructions said to get a non-ATT sim card.
What companies offer PAYG sim cards not associated with ATT (I'm in the U.S.) and does the card have to have time on it or will the card itself work to unlock the phone? (I plan to only use the phone outside the U.S. and will buy a foreign sim card later.)You can get a T-mobile prepaid card, and just pay for the card. I remember when I was considering prepaid with them, I just made a call to get a prepaid sim card. However, I do believe that you can get a foreign sim card and then unlock it at that moment as long as you have the code written somewhere to put it in when the time comes.
lemoorenet 14:54 16/12/2015
You don't need a foreign sim to use the unlock code from ATT. Please note:
Unlock keystroke: ##7820#
He means open Phone dialer> input ##7820#> you don't even need to press send it automatically takes you to the carrier lock status screen.
You will see an icon that looks like a locked padlock sitting in front of a SIM card. Tap the input field> input your unlock code and press enter> you will see a "processing" screen> then it will show the icon with the padlock now unlocked.
No "foreign" (meaning non-ATT) SIM is needed.
Unlock keystroke: ##7820#
He means open Phone dialer> input ##7820#> you don't even need to press send it automatically takes you to the carrier lock status screen.
You will see an icon that looks like a locked padlock sitting in front of a SIM card. Tap the input field> input your unlock code and press enter> you will see a "processing" screen> then it will show the icon with the padlock now unlocked.
No "foreign" (meaning non-ATT) SIM is needed.
Unlocking Lumia 640
Similar questions
Accidentally turned on the power for my Lumia 640 while GoPhone usim is in it, will I get in trouble or unlocking my Lumia from AT&T?
AS I said in question I accidently turn on lumia 640 with ATT gophone usim in it before unlock code came I requested unlock code after 5minutes of ...Cases with Built In Screen Protectors for Lumia 640?
As it says above Was just wondering if someone knew about cases with built in screen protectors for the Lumia 640 ...Lumia 640 Win 10 update ends up with an error 0x80073712
After having to go through factory reset after completion of W10 update on Lumia 640 (lost all keyboards and restarting every 10 minutes) I was able ...Decisions decisions: Lumia 640 xl or Motorola Motor G Turbo Edition?
These handsets are within my price range I like the Lumia better(not a big android fan) I have some concerns about Lumia that makes me doubt whether ...Need help from Lumia 640 Xl W10M users
Hey friends i need help from you i m currently able to get a lumia 640 Xl at a very good price which i would like to use as a W10M device but it ...Windows store don't open in Lumia 640
Hi the windows store crashes when I try to open it Someone have the same the same problem? ...why lumia 640 not update 3g to 4g
Lumia 635 or other phone are getting update for 4g but lumia 640xl not in list of update to get 4g why? ...what is size of windows 10 preview for lumia 640
my lumia 640 is currently on 8 1 denim so if i update it using that insider preview thing what will be the size of the upgrade many thanks in advance ...Lumia 640 fell and restarted
My lumia 640 fell on the ground and has restarted After touched the ground was jumping up 2 3 cm That's because the it have something inside or due ...Lumia 640 - WDRT, OS ver 9651.15148 is Windows Phone 8.1?
Hi Can you confirm if OS version 9651 15148 Windows Phone 8 1? I had used Insider's Preview to upgrade my AT&T Lumia 640 to Windows 10 release ...Other questions