AT&T starts unlocking the Nokia Lumia 900
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Be prepared for a long phone call with AT&T. Some reps apparently aren't too informed about the unlocking process. When the crew at WPCentral called AT&T about unlocking a Nokia Lumia 900, they spent 33 minutes on the phone trying to explain to the rep on the other end of the call, what they wanted to do to the phone. When everything got resolved, it turned out that the carrier had lost the unlock code which should be received on October 17th.
Last month, we told you that AT&T had put online a form to make unlocking an out of contract Apple iPhone a lot easier and quicker. We might see that eventually for the Windows Phone powered Nokia Lumia 900, but for now, unlocking the flagship Nokia device requires you to make a phone call.
source: WPCentral
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2. -box- posted on 10 Oct 2012, 07:48 0 0
AT&T has said since launch that the devices would be unlockable on or after October 7th. I went to art.com/deviceunlock last week and got my code on Sunday. Reps are supposed to direct unlocking queries to the website, so don't waste your time calling.
P.S. Only the iPhones have restrictions about the contract being satisfied or ETF paid.
3. -box- posted on 10 Oct 2012, 07:55 0 0
ATT.com^. Autocorrect.
Also, to initiate unlocking on the phone, turn off phone, insert different carrier's SIM, start phone, then enter the 8-digit code
4. -box- posted on 10 Oct 2012, 08:02 0 0
Note: I got my Lumia 900 before it officially went on sale, so others' unlock dates may vary.
5. Mobile-X-Pert posted on 10 Oct 2012, 09:03 0 0
Hey, do you know when the 7.8 update will be available for the Lumia 900???
6. The_Innovation posted on 10 Oct 2012, 15:18 0 0
Good luck with this. As the article said, most AT&T representatives don't know about these technicalities. That such a thing is even possible. I haven't dealt with all the carriers but AT&T hires some uninformed people.
7. lavanyasethi posted on 15 Oct 2012, 00:55 0 0
Thanks for sharing such useful information for AT&T Nokia Lumia users. My bro gifted me the same phone but I wanted to use some other Network Operator for that. Then he suggested me about unlocking technique. I searched for the same on many websites, in fact twice I paid to some sites for my unlock code. But all were just wastage of money. While searching I went on a forum, still have bookmarked,http://howmobile.net/nokia/216
6-free-unlock-code-nokia-lumia-900-a.html here I read the discussion about Unlocking and I was just surprised that I am not the only who had paid for same. And see, now as you have discussed above, that after making a call in fact, we don't get any help from their reps. So it’s the another useless procedure.
Still I am searching for a website where I am sure about the code after spending my money and precious time also. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
8. dtruth74 posted on 17 Oct 2012, 17:48 0 0
I had a good experience with ATT. I called and immediately requested tech support. I told tech support that I wasn't a customer and I purchased my phone for full price and I need the unlock code to unlock my phone. He verified what he needed to and processed my request. It took no more than 5 minutes. My cyan Nokia Lumia 900 is officially unlocked. Thank you about time ATT.
9. draco31 posted on 27 Nov 2012, 21:42 0 0
hello everyone i found this unlock service for the nokia lumia 900 it can be unlocked even if it is on contract,lost,reported stolen. hope i can help with this
ebay.com/itm/Unlock-service-for-nokia-lumia-900-AT-T-USA-/261134382926?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cccd2774e
10. Pelikaani posted on 24 Dec 2012, 15:27 0 0
I requested an unlock code for Lumia 900 from at&t 1.5 months ago.
It did not work. When asked again, they just give the same code.
Then when Nokia was contacted directly they provided a different code.
Which does not work either.
If these 2 companies cannot even perform a simple task like this, what can they do really.


