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Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

inPicton — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:40:49 GMT

Can you recommend a reliable site where I can get an unlocking code?
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S Mode GT-1900M that was used on Virgin Mobile. The firmware version is 2.2.
Am also wondering when I get this running on PM, will the OS upgrade?
Thanks, Paul.
inPicton.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

Audit13 — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:11:43 GMT

The cheapest and easiest method to unlock the phone would be to buy an unlock code from eBay.

Btw, is it a gt-i9000m?

Since the phone is running android 2.2, you should definitely updated to the most recent version supported by the phone.

If you have a Public Mobile data plan, I highly recommend upgrading to a more recent phone to take advantage of your network experience.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

Taekgun — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:18:01 GMT

I've had success searching eBay, paying the $10-$20 and getting this unlock code from reputable sellers on several occassions. You usually get a response in 6-24 hours and they have a process for refunding if it doesn't work.

Otherwise, you could wait until December 1, 2017 when all carriers in Canada will be mandated by the CRTC to unlock cellphones locked to their network.

***EDIT: and as @Audit13 stated, if your are partial to this phone, I would update the firmware ASAP.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

Tiffae26 — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:39:05 GMT

I recommend to go in person to do the unlocking as it is more reliable. There is a site called canadaunlocking.com and if they can not unlock your phone they will refund your money.

Note that iPhones are more expensive to unlock because they must get the code directly from Apple and not from other sources.

Good luck!

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

canucks4life — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:04:39 GMT

I've used mobileincanada.com several times no issues plus you don't need a PayPal account can do interac.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

R47 — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:45:09 GMT

If you'd like to unlock this phone, as of December it will be free, otherwise you can check eBay and try find a code on there.

As for software updates, if this is a first generation Galaxy S, it stopped receiving updates years ago, and hasn't been supported for years. The carrier won't make a difference if updates aren't made for the phone.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

pulp74 — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:48:26 GMT

I used https://canadaunlocking.com/ couple times. No problems so far. Good luck.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

Mana — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:50:32 GMT

You can also search on kijiji, any local store would unlock it for $10 to $20.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

inPicton — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:53:33 GMT

Thank you all for your replies.
"As for software updates, if this is a first generation Galaxy S, it stopped receiving updates years ago, and hasn't been supported for years. The carrier won't make a difference if updates aren't made for the phone."

Yes, it's an old phone. I was wondering if it would update the OS.
Using a PM sim, I'm able to connect to my home wifi. I like this little guy cuz it's small and doesn't have a lot of things going happening on the home screen. It's for my wife when she's out walking with the dogs after dark. Keeping it simple.
thank, Paul.

inPicton.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S locked to Virgin...

inPicton — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:54:58 GMT

"You can also search on kijiji, any local store would unlock it for $10 to $20."

Thanks for the Kijiji tip, Mana.