I have a Cingular Wizard G4 that won't SIM unlock. The motherboard IMEI no. (*#06#) doesn't match the IMEI no. on the housing back. I used Lokiwiz03 to determine the unlock code. I installed a T-Mobile SIM card and nothiing. I then installed a AT&T card, nothing. I installed a very old AT&T card and it connected to the network and I could make a phone call. I then installed a newer AT&T card and nothing. I lastly installed a Cingular card and nothing. WST says that the phone is SIM locked. Why doesn't the unlock window pop-up when I put a different SIM card in and turn it on? How can I force the unlock window to pop-up?
Are you sure it's locked?
About the IMEI mismatch... you can change it using Wizard Service Tool. Try putting the original IMEI and upgrade/downgrade the radio.
h34d_hunt3r said:
Are you sure it's locked?
About the IMEI mismatch... you can change it using Wizard Service Tool. Try putting the original IMEI and upgrade/downgrade the radio.
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WST says it is CID locked. When I put in a T-Mobile SIM, it does not try to connect to the network. It does nothing.
The reason for the IMEI mismatch is I put the MB in a new housing.
h34d_hunt3r said:
Are you sure it's locked?
About the IMEI mismatch... you can change it using Wizard Service Tool. Try putting the original IMEI and upgrade/downgrade the radio.
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You are absolutely correct in questioning me about the lock situation. Although WST says it is CID locked, I wondered, so I installed a Telnor SIM and it immediately connected to the network. That is why the unlock window would not pop up. WST is not always right. Thanks for forcing me to think.
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After unlocking (read code) with xda2unlock and enter code in XDA2, the xda2 don't want to enter in network at all (radio say no service) also when i want a manual search of networks, phone come with an error. Any ideeas why? (phone ask pin no for sim card, but after entering no radio at all!)
florin_m said:
After unlocking (read code) with xda2unlock and enter code in XDA2, the xda2 don't want to enter in network at all (radio say no service) also when i want a manual search of networks, phone come with an error. Any ideeas why? (phone ask pin no for sim card, but after entering no radio at all!)
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It could be a problem with the SIM unrelated to unlocking.
Does the SIM work in another phone? Does the SIM that came with the XDA2 still work? Have you tried another hard reset?
i tryed different SIM cards! the sim cards working fine! The original card not working anymore! I flashed the 1.6.0 in it now and the same radio stack seems not working fine! Can we rewrite the GSM settings again (maybe corupted)?
florin_m said:
i tryed different SIM cards! the sim cards working fine! The original card not working anymore! I flashed the 1.6.0 in it now and the same radio stack seems not working fine! Can we rewrite the GSM settings again (maybe corupted)?
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So you also re-flashed it with a different ROM? I suspect that the problems are more related to this than due to the unlocking. The unlocking uses the official interface and no unorthodox methods are used to unlock it. I've had no reports from anyone that the phone did not work afterwards or even that the unlock code did not work. It is important to consider all aspects that could have influence else you might be hunting for the wrong solution.
Don't know what is realy rong with it. I locke it back (AT%HTCLOCK...) and now radio at least saying Searching (with same firmware). Do u have a full gsm backup (tunning as well?) maybe is something messed there.
I use ICQ or MSN or Yahoo messager can u please PM with ur details saw we can chat live?
Thank's
Try to change the band
HOW?
Radio does not work after unlock
Got the unlock code from Cingular. The code was accepted. Entered T-Mobile SIM but then phone will not make or receive calls. Even after putting original Cingular SIM it will not work.
Inserted another Cingular SIM and attempted call. It starts working. However, if I put T-Mobile SIM it would go back to same state.
Any help would be appreciated.
It is MDA 3 from Siemens for Cingular with Radio version 1.02.10
WELL I KNOW I DID A HUGE MISTAKE AND I M AN IDIOT AND I HAD TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
i had the "NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" but i tried to unlock my boot loader using the-laser's (x10_bootloader_unlock.exe)
and now i ve lost my signal
when i look for network operator it give me all of them. but it cant connect to my netork operator .sim toolkit is still working
it look like he dont recognize my sim card . WHAT SHOULD I DO
ps : pccompanion dont work
You will need to contact @THE-laser to fix that for you. One price for both unlock sim and bootloader.
are you saying that i should unlock my sim ?
!!!!!!
Relock your bootloader. What tool u use to unlock?
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karimwac said:
WELL I KNOW I DID A HUGE MISTAKE AND I M AN IDIOT AND I HAD TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
i had the "NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" but i tried to unlock my boot loader using the-laser's (x10_bootloader_unlock.exe)
and now i ve lost my signal
when i look for network operator it give me all of them. but it cant connect to my netork operator .sim toolkit is still working
it look like he dont recognize my sim card . WHAT SHOULD I DO
ps : pccompanion dont work
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Wow..... That was a mistake. But however, you should lock your bootloader back, Another thing you can try, BEFORE you search for a way to lock your bootloader is making sure your phone is actually "Unlocked" Sometimes you run a risk when you unlock your bootloader that your phone "Re-Locks" Witch sucks, and is another complete pain in the butt battle. But its the price you pay for not paying complete attention to whats going on. Go through them steps and get back to me.
saying tyvocc
And how to relock it ? can i have a tuto or something ?
i tryed with setools it says : nothing to restore
I have x10i and i have done the bootloader unlock with flashtool, but no matter what sim i put in they can all find networks... but none will allow access to networks no matter what sim. Im from SA and i every time i reboot im asked to insert sim... already have... and on boot please insert simcard and restart. Might i add that i put my wifes vodacom sim in and no luck... i put one of those red voda sims in which is blocked then on boot it is recognised but the sim stops the boot requiring a puk number cause the sim is blocked. But my point is that the sim is noticeably recognised and wont boot the phone further unless puk code inserted. But even so i want the phone open to all networks. I have messed round with s1tool but when it tells me hold control then choose firmware im lost... cause i push control and nada happens. I see there is generic for za and sa and there is a voda sa branded one when i use flashtool to run that. I have used all the sa versions i can see or am aware of... could i be missing something... im using generic world firmware version 2.1 update 1, Kernel 2.6.29, Baseband 2.1.54 and build number 2.1.A.0.435... so what to do?
Sent from S3Terry, Galaxy SIII GTI9300, using 8ta/Telkom Mobile.
How to re-lock a bootloader !!!!!!!
Same problem with me
To re-lock the bootloader you are going to have to download the latest flashtool and use the restore option. In some cases this has helped some people get their network back but in others not.
I am one of the unfortunate ones. I also have an x10i which i have recently aquired from a friend but after upgrading to 2.3.3 it has somehow lost its ability to read any sim card i put in it. There is absolutely no network lock on it at all and i see grey signal bars as if network is there but it never ever registers a sim card and permently stays on emergency calls only.
My phone i do believe was on a contract from t-mobile in germany but if i type *#*#7378423#*#* in to the keypad it quite clearly states that their is no locks on it at all.
I am quite clearly baffled as to why this is happening on an unlocked phone, and if anybody who reads this can help please send me a message
Help!
I am in the USA visiting from the UK.
I have a One Max and have unlocked the bootloader and managed to s Off.
I want to enable the phone for a US T Mobile sim to allow me to use data roaming, can anyone advise how I do this or point me to a thread with instructions?
Currently the phone asks for a pin when I insert the sim.
Thanks.
M
markbhai said:
Help!
I am in the USA visiting from the UK.
I have a One Max and have unlocked the bootloader and managed to s Off.
I want to enable the phone for a US T Mobile sim to allow me to use data roaming, can anyone advise how I do this or point me to a thread with instructions?
Currently the phone asks for a pin when I insert the sim.
Thanks.
M
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Are you talking about SIM pin or the Phone PIN? Do you know if it's a SIM unlock Code or something else?
pradeepvizz said:
Are you talking about SIM pin or the Phone PIN? Do you know if it's a SIM unlock Code or something else?
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When I insert my UK Vodafone sim the phone connects to US AT&T with no issues.
When I insert the US T Mobile sime the phone says..."Network locked, please contact customer care" on the front screen and "SIM Network Unlock Pin" when the phone is open.
Thanks
M.
markbhai said:
When I insert my UK Vodafone sim the phone connects to US AT&T with no issues.
When I insert the US T Mobile sime the phone says..."Network locked, please contact customer care" on the front screen and "SIM Network Unlock Pin" when the phone is open.
Thanks
M.
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we might not be able do anything about it sorry.
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we might not be able do anything about it sorry.
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Fixed.
For those who may be in a similar position I needed to change the CID to the super ID,
To do this, I did the following:
fastboot oem readcid (making a note of the old cid - just in case)
fastboot oem writecid 11111111 (that's 8 1s)
load recovery
clear all caches
reboot...all worked
Regards
Mark.
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 locked to T-Mobile on Android 4.3 (baseband: I9300XXUGNA8) meaning it has changed the EFS parition to v2. The phone has been rooted as well. Is there any solution to remove the SIM lock? I have tried reflashing with older versions but the systems wouldn't boot up. I read that it can brick my phone completely. I tried using Vooodo unlocker and GalaxSim but error comes up, undefined. I tried EVERY SINGLE METHOD by using the codes: *#7465625# or *#197328640# but I either get Not registered on network message or some other error. In case of #0011# I can't pass the step 4 (when you type in 1 and the service should appear). The IMEI is fine, everything is fine as long as I'm on T-Mobile sim card (the signal works perfectly). I put any other foreign SIM and it doesn't ask me for the unlock code. Do you know what's the reason? I have bought an unlock code but I can't even use because any other method wouldn't work. Is there anything at all I could do? I'd really appreciate your help.
Regards,
- kali92uk
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Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 locked to T-Mobile on Android 4.3 (baseband: I9300XXUGNA8) meaning it has changed the EFS parition to v2. The phone has been rooted as well. Is there any solution to remove the SIM lock? I have tried reflashing with older versions but the systems wouldn't boot up. I read that it can brick my phone completely. I tried using Vooodo unlocker and GalaxSim but error comes up, undefined. I tried EVERY SINGLE METHOD by using the codes: *#7465625# or *#197328640# but I either get Not registered on network message or some other error. In case of #0011# I can't pass the step 4 (when you type in 1 and the service should appear). The IMEI is fine, everything is fine as long as I'm on T-Mobile sim card (the signal works perfectly). I put any other foreign SIM and it doesn't ask me for the unlock code. Do you know what's the reason? I have bought an unlock code but I can't even use because any other method wouldn't work. Is there anything at all I could do? I'd really appreciate your help.
Regards,
- kali92uk
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Try to flash an unbranded version, like this here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28378
And than try it again with your code.
Tkkg1994 said:
Try to flash an unbranded version, like this here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28378
And than try it again with your code.
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This particular firmware fails to flash it through Odin. I assume it's designated for GT-I9305, not I9300 ... I have tried the unbranded versions for my model anyway and I usually end up in the bootloop. Any other solution? Thx
Factory reset after Odin flash.
Hi, i have some problems with No Sim Card detected on Samsung Galaxy S III I9300 from T-Mobile (Austrian)
Firstly i unlocked the phone at the shop and was really unlocked on all sim cards but than i did a factory reset and the phone no longer detects sim card from other carriers, it only detects sim card from T-Mobile, It dosen't even shows the menu when you turn on the phone for network unlock.
I tryed using those secret codes to show the network unlock menu but they didn't work since the phone was updated to 4.3 firmware.
So i followed this guide on androible downgrade-galaxy-s3-i9300-android-4-3-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-firmware
To downgrade to 4.1.2 firmware along with provided modem file. The secret codes now do show menu's but when i click on UMTS RF NV it says it's not supported.
Also instead of downgrading to T-Mobile 4.1.2 Firmware i downgraded it to Orange 4.1.2 Firmware hope that dosen't effects it in anyways? Phone otherwise works just fine IMEI Number shows OK.
I tryed 2 different SIM cards from orange none of them worked, it only detects SIM from T-Mobile.
To recap it all agean: I wish to unlock this phone so i can use different SIM card's but the phone is on NO Sim card, emergency calls only but when i insert T-Mobile Sim it works, Also there is no Network Unlock Menu shown durning turn on or reset since i already Unlocked the phone once with a code. Does anyone has any clue how to fix this or unlock it without rooting the phone.