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OkieBobby
Guide
Mar 15, 2020
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How to get the unlock code prompt on AT&T Nighthawk MR1100

I have a AT&T Nighthawk MR1100 through OTR Mobile. They are switching to T-Mobile based service so I had to get the unlock code and a T-Mobile post paid SIM. When I put the T-Mobile SIM in and power i...
  • JohnPeng's avatar
    JohnPeng
    Mar 17, 2020

    If you can connect to T-Mobile network without entering the code, your device was unlocked.

     

    Thanks

geekster's avatar
geekster
Aspirant
Mar 29, 2020

Yes, I wrote about this very thing and you can see my answer in Reply 10 of this same thread on that topic.  In short you need to unlock the Nighthawk in order to use the SIM card they sent you and yes, that SIM card will work in your Nighthawk once you unlock it.  Fortunately OTR has their own unlock service and it's only $30 for the service.  I just ordered it and still waiting for the unlock code with the instructions in my email.  The reason for the SIM they sent you is so that they can get your service off of AT&T and switch you to the T-Mobile service which is far more reliable and faster and that's why it's called the BLAST plan.  Be patient with OTR, I can attest to the fact that their customer service has been extremely good but they have been closed like many businesses by the COVID-19 virus.  I am waiting for them to call me and get me switched over.  Hope all that makes sense, if not feel free to ask.

 

This the link on the OTR website where you will find the service listed.

 

https://www.otrmobile.com/products

riderir's avatar
riderir
Aspirant
Jun 10, 2020

I purchased a unlock code through cellcorner which provided me with unlock software, no instructions 

 

  • GracieAllen's avatar
    GracieAllen
    Guide
    Jun 10, 2020

    This whole unlock situation has been a monumental pain in the behind for a LOT of people.  And having to play games giving crypto-currency to a bunch of foreign hackers and hope they actually provide what you need to make your device usable is repugnant.

     

    At this point I know of people that STAYED with a provider that used AT&T because getting their device unlocked was so onerous.

    In theory, My Nighthawk is unlocked, but since I'm not connected to any network with the Nighthawk right now - I got the T-Mobile Sim from OTRMobile while I was still a member but the repeatedly promised Static IP was never provided and eventually I cancelled and went elsewhere.

     

    But, the whole OTRMobile situation was a good learning experience about trusting any of these Internet snake-oil salespeople.