T-Mobile releases SIM unlock app onto Google Play, only compatible with one phone at the moment
It’s only been a week since President Obama signed into law the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (better known as the cellphone unlocking bill) and already, we’re seeing a hint of good things to come. Because there’s an app for everything, T-Mobile is doing their customers a solid by releasing their all new “Device Unlock” app into the Google Play Store. The free app allows users to SIM unlock their device whether they intend on using it overseas, or on another compatible network. Gotta love freedom.
Unfortunately, if you visit the Play Store listing you’ll notice the app has already garnered quite a few 1-star ratings from users. This has to do with the fact that, despite the app clearly stating exclusive compatibility with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Avant, users are upset it’s not working for their particular device.
Keep in mind the app really doesn’t do much, and simply puts in a request for T-Mobile to unlock your phone (Galaxy Avant-only at the moment) with 2 options: permanent unlock or temporary. Seems like a nice gesture from the folks at T-Mobile.
You can bet we’ll see T-Mobile open up “compatibility” to more devices down the road and if you want an early start, download link provided below.
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