Can't enter unlock code

[DaveD63]

Got the 6 digit unlock code from Sprint so I powered down my m8 and put in a Cricket sim card. Turned it back on and I just get "invalid sim card 4g services unavailable". I know this phone is incompatable with Crickets 4g services but all I want to do is unlock it. I was hoping that any sim would work.

 

[aml1025]

According to Sprint, the One M8 is not domestic unlock capable.

https://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

 

[DaveD63]

According to Sprint, the One M8 is not domestic unlock capable.

https://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

Thanks for quick reply. So I'm dead in the water?

 

[aml1025]

If you want to use it on a GSM service, you are. There are plenty of Sprint MVNOs where you can use it.

 

[DaveD63]

Thanks again. I was looking at a list of MVNO carriers and yes there are plenty.

 

[kachman]

you can unlock it for domestic use via a 3rd party, check my explanation for a samsung note 4 on this thread here, post number 4. https://androidforums.com/threads/sim-unlock-screen-not-showing-on-sprint-samsung-note-4.1110476/

the same explanation applies to almost all sprint android phones