Hi experts,
I have a couple of questions in regards to my SGS Vibrant originally locked to Virgin Mobile Canada. I have rooted and in locked the device using Galaxy Unlock tool on the marketplace. This included rooting.
1. Now that it's unlocked what will happen if I upgrade the OS to a later on the future? Is the unlockin going to be reset?
2. Same thing if I have to restore th device to factory condition, will it reset the unlocking?
3. Now that it's unlocked, can I unroot the device?
Can someone please throw some light on this?
Okay
No unlocking will not prevent future ota unless you use a carrier that isn't virgin mobile
If you reset / wipe it will still be unlocked
Yes unlocking has nothing to do with rooting you can unroot
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Sorry to hijack your thread but it seems like this might be a good place to ask this as well instead of just making a new thread, is there any way to check if a Vibrant is unlocked without putting in a sim from a different carrier?
Thanks.
Nevermind, quick google search found the answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771198
Alanrocks15 said:
Okay
No unlocking will not prevent future ota unless you use a carrier that isn't virgin mobile
If you reset / wipe it will still be unlocked
Yes unlocking has nothing to do with rooting you can unroot
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Alanrocks,
Thanks or responding to my query. Infect after reading our response, I tried restting the device to factory condition and sure enough my phone remained unlocked. Reading your response I was not sure what exactly you meant here for my 1st question "No unlocking will not prevent future ota unless you use a carrier that isn't virgin mobile"
Can you please elaborate?
sahil04 said:
Sorry to hijack your thread but it seems like this might be a good place to ask this as well instead of just making a new thread, is there any way to check if a Vibrant is unlocked without putting in a sim from a different carrier?
Thanks.
Nevermind, quick google search found the answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771198
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Thanks for sharing the link Sahil. Helped me too.
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I need a pinch of help out here. I recently unlocked my SGH-I777 by rooting it(CWM) and using Galaxy S Unlock app. I wish to use UnNamed or Cyanogenmod ROM. So can this be done on my phone?? I mean will it be locked again? Do i have to unlock it all again? Please let me know it in brief. If there is some procedure for phones which have been rooted and unlocked and wanting to install custom roms please let me know. I tried searching solutions especially for cases like those of me but unfortunately didnt find anything. Your help will be greatfull.
Flashing a ROM shouldn't remove your unlock. You're fine...my unlock is still there after flashing almost everything here.
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This site really prefers that you first search for answers and read the stickies before posting. Your question could have easily been answered by doing so instead of starting this thread. Look in General for the FAQ sticky as it has lots of good info on this phone.
Your phone will remain unlocked. You should be fin flashing UnNamed or CM7.
I have problem with my Samsung Galaxy S2, my s2 was unlocked in version 4.0.4 than i updatet in 4.1.2 i downloaded official rom from sammobile i flashed with odin and than my phone asked for sim network pin. than i flashed again with 4.0.4 the same problem. Please help. How can i fix this.
VIGANJASHARI said:
I have problem with my Samsung Galaxy S2, my s2 was unlocked in version 4.0.4 than i updatet in 4.1.2 i downloaded official rom from sammobile i flashed with odin and than my phone asked for sim network pin. than i flashed again with 4.0.4 the same problem. Please help. How can i fix this.
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By searching the forum
This is what i done. Flash stok 4.0.4. Siyaa Root it, go to unlock s2 in market. Make sure to back up ur efs folder. Then flash a custom jb i did militant its the BEST stock like rom, and it shouldnt remove the network unlock.
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kuljit55 said:
This is what i done. Flash stok 4.0.4. Siyaa Root it, go to unlock s2 in market. Make sure to back up ur efs folder. Then flash a custom jb i did militant its the BEST stock like rom, and it shouldnt remove the network unlock.
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I I sent in unlocking servise, maybe they can`t fix, and then you will help me a little to fix. Thanks.
VIGANJASHARI said:
I I sent in unlocking servise, maybe they can`t fix, and then you will help me a little to fix. Thanks.
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Why didn't you search the forum?
You got like 50 posts on how to unlock your device.
And these guys you took your phone to must be searching THIS FORUM right now, so they can unlock your device. ALL thanks to xda.
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VIGANJASHARI said:
I I sent in unlocking servise, maybe they can`t fix, and then you will help me a little to fix. Thanks.
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That is absolutely ridiculous.
Look children, this is what happens when you cant be bothered to search, you go and pay some idiot to do what you should have done in first place, ie search, read, learn and do.
If you had search you would have found many topics that recommend various unlocking apps from play store or on xda and unlocked you device in seconds.
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Questions like this have been asked before and can be answered by doing a little research (searching).
If you plan to advance in your knowledge of android you are going to have to learn and not just expect help on already answered questions.
~ The-Captain
my question is simple how to know if my bootloader is locked or not ? i need it to be unlocked so i can root it using this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273&highlight=root+samsung+galaxy+s3&page=55
i have another question is cwm recovery working for 4.1.2 jb devices and where to get it? if not what's the alternative?
Stop.
Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.
You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.
Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
boomboomer said:
Stop.
Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.
You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.
Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
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lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom
i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .
jje
JJEgan said:
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .
jje
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of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
chack152 said:
lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom
i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
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Philz recovery, that to is in the stickies. Take a hint.
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of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
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I read the OP thats why i am asking to make sure .
btw I9300 bootloader is not locked but do read the stickies as it is a different device than all american and several other sgs3 variants
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status i found out that xoom is locked and some xperia devices and that i can determine the bootloader status by the time it take on the boot screen but this doesnt sound very accurate is there a code to put it in the dial pad ?
Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
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Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
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if the bootloader is locked the chance of bricking my phone is bigger so i need to know first before jumping into the customizing process isnt that right?
You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
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You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
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ok i got it but generally talking not in samsung devices
forget about it when i get a non samsung device i will search for it's bootloader status thanks for your time and dedication and im sorry if i made u angry of annoyed u
No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
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No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
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NOT Yet did i appear to u as a noob?
chack152 said:
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
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chack152 said:
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status
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I wrote it in the stickies.
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actually the verizon sgs3 does have a locked bootloader. so it is not always the manufacturer that makes the decisions. in the us the carriers have much more input especially in regards to updates. att just recently began updates to 4.12.
have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756338 they are all samsung galaxy s 3 but none are identical . some are exynos , some are snapdragon. ram , video boards, radios all different variants. that is why it is important to know your device
All the US versions are the same hardware... Besides Radio related stuff...
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Hey Guys,
Had a problem with my Galaxy S3-I9300, it wasn't charging, turning off on it's own, wouldn't turn on and etc.
I took my phone to a repair shop where I still had insurance. They fixed the phone and everything looked good until I tried updating my firmware, then I found out they rooted my phone without even telling me.
When I asked them why the did it they said that they changed some "electrical component" and without root my phone won't have any reception and internet (is that even possible?).
My questions are:
Is it true what they are telling me?
Can I still update my firmware some how?
Can I unroot the phone for the firmware update and then root it again?
Update:
I just got an update from the store that when they "fixed" the problem, the electronic number (IEMI?) disappeared and that's why they didn't have a reception, to get it back they had to use root.
How is that even possible?
I really appreciate your help, I really don't know who else to ask about this.
Thank you!
Mor1or said:
Hey Guys,
Had a problem with my Galaxy S3-I9300, it wasn't charging, turning off on it's own, wouldn't turn on and etc.
I took my phone to a repair shop where I still had insurance. They fixed the phone and everything looked good until I tried updating my firmware, then I found out they rooted my phone without even telling me.
When I asked them why the did it they said that they changed some "electrical component" and without root my phone won't have any reception and internet (is that even possible?).
My questions are:
Is it true what they are telling me?
Can I still update my firmware some how?
Can I unroot the phone for the firmware update and then root it again?
I really appreciate your help, I really don't know who else to ask about this.
Thank you!
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Use Samsung kies to update ur fone.
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Flash stock Rom via Odin!
Device: Samsung Galaxy S3
ROM: CyanogenMod 11 (Temasek Unofficial V30 )
Kernel: Boeffla-Kernel-CM11-2.1-Beta9-
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Use Samsung kies to update ur fone.
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Samsung Kies doesn't let me update because it's rooted.
Mor1or said:
Hey Guys,
Had a problem with my Galaxy S3-I9300, it wasn't charging, turning off on it's own, wouldn't turn on and etc.
I took my phone to a repair shop where I still had insurance. They fixed the phone and everything looked good until I tried updating my firmware, then I found out they rooted my phone without even telling me.
When I asked them why the did it they said that they changed some "electrical component" and without root my phone won't have any reception and internet (is that even possible?).
My questions are:
Is it true what they are telling me?
Can I still update my firmware some how?
Can I unroot the phone for the firmware update and then root it again?
I really appreciate your help, I really don't know who else to ask about this.
Thank you!
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1. No, root has nothing to do with reception (Unless they changed your radio - which could be possible, but still nothing related to root)
2. Yes, use Odin and flash the stock firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares - you'll need to register.
3. Yes, but better to just use point 2.
Good luck!
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Samsung Kies doesn't let me update because it's rooted.
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Its simple. If your phone is rooted, and you have a custom recovery create a FULL nandroid backup and save it to your PC. Then read the unrooting thread and completely unroot your phone. First by running triangle away app reset your flash counter, then factory reset your phone, and flash the latest firmware available for your country(you can also cross check modem and CSC codes) via odin. All details are in the thread i mentioned. If the issues fixed by the company show up, reroot your phone and flash a custom recovery like CWM. Copy the nandroid backup to phone and restore. No harm done and you will find out if they are lying or not.
To update OTA you need to be fully stock and unrooted. Otherwise you can downlaod the firmware for your device at www.sammobile.com and flash via odin. As for your last question yes you can but there isnt much practicality in that.
Lt.Win said:
1. No, root has nothing to do with reception (Unless they changed your radio - which could be possible, but still nothing related to root)
2. Yes, use Odin and flash the stock firmware from - you'll need to register.
3. Yes, but better to just use point 2.
Good luck!
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Thank you for the reply. I just got an update from the store that when they "fixed" the problem, the electronic number (IEMI?) disappeared and that's why they didn't have a reception, to get it back they had to use root. is it even possible?
Mor1or said:
Thank you for the reply. I just got an update from the store that when they "fixed" the problem, the electronic number (IEMI?) disappeared and that's why they didn't have a reception, to get it back they had to use root. is it even possible?
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Well tat explains why they nid root. Also, kies will update ur fone no matter if u are rooted or not
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JellyYogurt said:
Well tat explains why they nid root. Also, kies will update ur fone no matter if u are rooted or not
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Thank you.
can you please explain how root brings back the IMEI?
It does not and if your phone has been rooted then its a non genuine Samsung repair as root voids warranty .STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
JJEgan said:
It does not and if your phone has been rooted then its a non genuine Samsung repair as root voids warranty .STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
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U nid root to get the imei back. Obviously u dun get ur imei just by rooting. The method to do it REQUIRES root.
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Hi,
I have received a SIM locked SGS3 and the Firm is using is 4.1.2
It seems after reading a little that it is possible to unlock it on this firm, but i couldnt find the answer to these questions:
1 - Will the unlock be forever or do I need to SIM unlock every time I put a new firm on it?
I was thinking to use a 4.3 or 4.4 firmware.
I want to root the phone, change the actual firm and SIM unlock the phone. Which step should i make first?
Maybe I can get a unlock code from the company, will this last forever?
A link to a newby thread will be ok too. I have been looking one hour and I was not able to find the correct answers.
Thank you very much
Buy a code, the 'free' unlock doesn't work on latest firmware.
Go read the sticky thread in general forum.
boomboomer said:
Buy a code, the 'free' unlock doesn't work on latest firmware.
Go read the sticky thread in general forum.
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Do you mean this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/samsung-galaxy-s3-sticky-roll-thread-t2344125
I did but I did not find the answer to these questions related to SIM unlock. A link to the thread will be ok if you know it.
How to Unlock Network Locked Galaxy S3 For FREE: http://youtu.be/0w03yl8AxSo
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pushkardua said:
How to Unlock Network Locked Galaxy S3 For FREE: http://youtu.be/0w03yl8AxSo
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These kind of videos and info is the reason I made this post.
By the way, make a video to post text is really ... well, this is a public forum...