Found a video of someone unlocking this mobile. Looks like needs to be done with hardware (FuriousGold USB key) and software (QCOM SMART TOOL MODULE v1.0.0.10264 or higher). You will notice at about 0:45 there are two options listed for OT-6039Y (Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 4.7) and the bottom one must be used (NEW SEC).
Hardware sells for US$89-159 so not worth it for one mobile. Will need to go find a local unlocking shop or market stall with a printscreen of this info.
Schnitk
20 Oct 163#42
Let me share my experiences unlocking this mobile. In March was in Czech Republic and got the dual-sim version of this mobile. It was not SIM locked. In August I scratched the back cover and replaced it with a cover from a dead one off ebay. Yes the back cover can be removed, there's a dismantling video on youtube.
When I put the old cover back on the dead mobile it somehow started working for a moment and died. I charged it and it worked. Bargain I thought but it was SIM locked. To find out which network it was locked to I just inserted different SIMS and it was O2.
Then the wild goose chase began trying to get working unlock codes. I tried four different online services and they all failed. To get refunds you need to show them a video of you typing *#06# to show your IMEI number and typing in the code they sent. Luckily they all refunded me (some took a long time and emails). Unluckily after 10 tries my mobile was now permanently blocked. It worked fine on O2 until it really did die some weeks later. Sold both phones as am moving to Germany and was given a company S7 nice.
My advise is to not use codes for this mobile until someone can verify a working online service.
With regards to Android upgrades no matter what I tried could not get past 5.0.2 on the locked Idol (6039Y). My unlocked Czech Idol (6039K) was on 5.1 I think and got 6.0.1 Marshmallow using OTU method (Mobile Upgrade app).
Note there are reports of users having issues with sdcards and some apps after updating to Marshmallow. You may need to update to Marshmallow, then do a factory reset. Marshmallow will then start fresh and you will be prompted to complete first-time configurations. Make sure you have backups before starting.
Update: can disregard; does not work for UK models
arpadciocoiu
14 Oct 16#2
Anyway to find cheap unlocking cod.. Regards
jackvdbuk
14 Oct 16#3
damn i put an order in yesterday, no confirmation or order delivered today.
not holding much hope of this coming into stock..
whats the best phone after this one for a similar price thats 4.6"?
danflorin3
14 Oct 16#4
removable battery - NO!
hiphophustler
14 Oct 16#5
Cant update via there software nightmare
mondayZ
15 Oct 16#6
Dis you try using Alcatel software from post #42? Or is that for US devices only (is there a difference?)
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Found a video of someone unlocking this mobile. Looks like needs to be done with hardware (FuriousGold USB key) and software (QCOM SMART TOOL MODULE v1.0.0.10264 or higher). You will notice at about 0:45 there are two options listed for OT-6039Y (Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 4.7) and the bottom one must be used (NEW SEC).
Hardware sells for US$89-159 so not worth it for one mobile. Will need to go find a local unlocking shop or market stall with a printscreen of this info.
When I put the old cover back on the dead mobile it somehow started working for a moment and died. I charged it and it worked. Bargain I thought but it was SIM locked. To find out which network it was locked to I just inserted different SIMS and it was O2.
Then the wild goose chase began trying to get working unlock codes. I tried four different online services and they all failed. To get refunds you need to show them a video of you typing *#06# to show your IMEI number and typing in the code they sent. Luckily they all refunded me (some took a long time and emails). Unluckily after 10 tries my mobile was now permanently blocked. It worked fine on O2 until it really did die some weeks later. Sold both phones as am moving to Germany and was given a company S7 nice.
My advise is to not use codes for this mobile until someone can verify a working online service.
With regards to Android upgrades no matter what I tried could not get past 5.0.2 on the locked Idol (6039Y). My unlocked Czech Idol (6039K) was on 5.1 I think and got 6.0.1 Marshmallow using OTU method (Mobile Upgrade app).
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You can do a manual updade using official Alcatel method from your PC: go to http://www.alcatel-mobile.com/global-en/support/softwareUpgrade/list then select IDOL 3 in "choose your product" drop-down list, then download Mobile_Upgrade_Q_5.0.0_Setup.exe
Note there are reports of users having issues with sdcards and some apps after updating to Marshmallow. You may need to update to Marshmallow, then do a factory reset. Marshmallow will then start fresh and you will be prompted to complete first-time configurations. Make sure you have backups before starting.
Update: can disregard; does not work for UK models
not holding much hope of this coming into stock..
whats the best phone after this one for a similar price thats 4.6"?