I hate to tell you but you are wrong. The manufacturer holds and creates the codes. Where do you think unlocking services get them? It is done all the time. Phones under contract or have money owed are unlocked through these online services every day. Once again I would like an answer from somebody who knows something I do not know. My reasons if you must know is I purchased from an individual not the carrier. I did not do it without the knowledge it probably had some kind of lien on it. I have unlocked phones like this before. If you read my question you would have figured out you do not know the answer.