Hey guys just got my s2 today.
its locked on 3G network uk
and i would like to unbrand it to the sim free unlocked version.
Which is the right firmware for me to use?
XWKE2
XEUKD1
Thank you
You'll need to get the unlock code from 3G or buy one online.
after you've unlocked it, you need to flash custom rom, ODIN should be able to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894
Debrand Guide here but the rebrand is for O2 but same steps if you have original saved 3 firmware .
jje
aachil said:
Hey guys just got my s2 today.
its locked on 3G network uk
and i would like to unbrand it to the sim free unlocked version.
Which is the right firmware for me to use?
XWKE2
XEUKD1
Thank you
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Hi try with another network sim card. I bought from 3 last week on a 24 months contract and tested with O2 sim and it works. My handset is not locked to 3. Yours may be the same. Please check. (may be 3 is not locking SGS II in the first few batches, I only guess)
Also, I flashed latest official ROM with Odin and it works. Also I rooted my phone.
Ok so what firmware is the correct sim free uk version?
Correct as in probable original KDD dependant upon build date Kies will show latest version for phones brand as of today .
Upgrade KE1 followed by KE 2 which has just been pulled waiting for KE3 .
Unbrand as post says to KDD then you can upgrade using same method when KE3 is released .
jje
im trying to find the official 3g firmware incase it goes wrong but cant seem to find it does anyone know where i can get it?
aachil said:
im trying to find the official 3g firmware incase it goes wrong but cant seem to find it does anyone know where i can get it?
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Only from a user that has it or try .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834884
jje
As mentioned earlier 3 phones may be branded, but they are not locked. I'm typing this using t-mobile sim in 3 branded phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
My 3 branded phone is also unlocked
unfortunatly my phone is locked to 3
Hi Guys, I know this isn't the right location for this thread, haven't got high enough post count.
I have a Voda Au branded sgs2 with kernal version DUKF2. Tried to unlock with Odia's method, Chainfire app, even spent a few (wasted) bucks on the 123unlock app.
And as expected Voda is dragging their feet to supply a sim unlock code.
Also, my nv_data.bin looks different from some of the others posted in Odia's thread...yes i rooted the phone and got it from /efs/nv_data.bin, copied to sdcrad ..etc.
Is it possible sammy have caught on and changed something?
Any help appreciated. Cheers.
Weird that voda simlocked, my Optus one arrived completely open. I'm sure you've confirmed it's locked before spending any time on this but what does the following code give you for the 4 lock values?:
*#7465625#
Help!
Hey I also have a vodafone sg2... can you help me root it? I understand the procoss but unsure on the firmware to use... any help? Mine is KF2 however its a model I9100T... does it matter can someone give me some help?
I think that Voda are just mean pricks. The Network lock is on and the other 3 (sub, SP, CP) are off.
Unrealtb, I used the latest CF_Root - V4.0 firmware, rooted it, the restored the original DUKF2.
sg2 rooting
sorry to hassle, can you give me the link to the firmware u flashed and where the original one is to reflash (to get the Yellow ! off).
thanks!!!
is this the CF_Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=630777&d=1308560511
Is this the Original to reflash
http://www.multiupload.com/HIKNP08JZA
no probs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Cool,
thanks for that,
Is
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KF2-v4.0-CWM4.zip (5.97 MB, 1455 views)
From....
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 )
the one we use for our phones?
also, do you know the password for this file?
Cheers mate!
that's the one i used.
The password for the stock kernal is [email protected]
Cool just rooted my phone!! thanks mate, much appreciated
No worries.
I think I've worked out my problem...
New Hardware Version - MP 1.300
New Radio Version - SP6260_U1_01.1121_DB110525
New Unlock Method
Now just need to wait for a solution.
I just rooted mine now and lashed Villain Rom. Running the SGS2simunlock app now see what it returns. Will let you know results, mine is also from Voda
Hrm... I wonder if it's not working because you possibly have the GT-I9100T and most of the unlocking work was done on the I9100? I remember reading Intra was quite shocked at how much larger the stock firmware for voda was: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14838150&postcount=6. Still not entirely sure of what the difference is.
So it seems no unlock code found! i believe Voda's was bigger because they had like 7-8 extra apps installed, plus Voda's came with Navigon preinstalled
I believe Odia is working on a solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133069
We should have a better idea once Telstra release theirs.
Weird thing though, *#2222# shows HW version 1.2, but looking at the .bin file it shows 1.3
Hey sorry for the newb question, what are you trying to are you trying to use the phone ok n other networks? unlock?
Have you tried http://vodafone.com.au/unlock
Thought it's free to unlock vodafone?
No I do not have this handset but thinking about it and going to vodafone, but if it's locked and there's no solution yet, I'll just wait awhile
If people want this done faster, I am currently assisting Odia in getting the new hax.
Please read this post and send me your files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133069
I have exactly the same issue, with Voda AU and the S2 SIM Unlock does not work for me as well....the voda unlock site is not working either.... the cutomer care told me to wati for 4 business day....
Now, I have to wait for new apps to unlock it, or 4 business day
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Weird that voda simlocked, my Optus one arrived completely open. I'm sure you've confirmed it's locked before spending any time on this but what does the following code give you for the 4 lock values?:
*#7465625#
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Mine is
Network lock [ON]
Network Subset lock [OFF]
SP lock [OFF]
CP lock (OFF]
Hello,
I received a Galaxy SII I9100G as a present last april in Morocco (I'm in France right now). They told me it was an "unlocked" phone (not bought from any operator).
The phone worked wonders with my SIM card (SFR, a french operator) from april until 2 days ago. It seems like it locked itself all of a sudden and asks me a code to unblock the network. That same SIM card worked well the same morning.
Anyone to explain what happened? I'm confused since I don't understand how it can lock itself without having to change the SIM card/flash/anything...
I called SFR and Samsung France to have the code, each one tells me to call the other.
I rooted my phone and used Galaxy S Unlock, it tells me that the phone is unlocked but after the reboot nothing happens. Tried also Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock, but it doesn't find the code.
I'm quite desperate right now since I'm waiting for some important calls this week and I tried everything, every tutorial but nothing seems to work.
I really don't know what to do to unblock it, I asked for help on many forums, spent yesterday looking for solutions but still nothing.
Please tell me there's a solution to this problem?
Thanks in advance for any help~
Samsung Galaxy SII I9100G
Version: 4.0.3 - I9100GXXLPN
PS: Actually, it does seem to work with a Meditel (moroccan operator) SIM card... Which I don't understand since it was supposed to be unlocked, hence why it worked with my SFT SIM card since april...
Hey i think some persons before you has coneckt it with a Samsung account and locked it now over the samsung dive webside. You can try to flash a new Firmeware to fix it
First, thanks for trying to help me.
I already flashed it with a new firmware (2.3.6 >> 4.0.3, always using official samsung), but still didn't work.
Unless should I go back to a previous firmware?
Any other idea please?
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Hi All,
I'm hoping you can help.
I'm trying to get my Galasy S3 unlocked for GiffGaff in the UK.
I've tried all the dial pad service codes and nothing seems to work. I see Current Code 186, instead of what the guides show.
I've also flashed a few different ROMS in the hope the code would work, but nothing.
Is there a way to unlock this device now?
I used to be on Orange and am currently running an O2 based ROM version: 4.1.2
Many thanks in advance.
Logicalstep
If it runs on O2 it will run on Giffgaff as Giffgaff uses O2 .
Is your phone actually locked and to what network .
hello xda !
I'm a C developper who just received his brand new Galaxy S3 i9305 4.1.2, my first android device !
And i love android. But i just realized it's simlocked and my provider bills 170€ (200$) to get an unlock code !
As i don't have that money and i don't wanna spend it unlocking my phone, i decided to downgrade my i9305 to 4.1.1, and to use the desimlock trick. I did it, using my provider ROM (i'm pretty sure it's the right one). My phone seems to be unlocked, but when i tried to do a test call, i got a weird message:
"Phone not registered on network"
WTF ?
I had a hope when i found ARIZA patch, but it failed, it was made for i9300.
I googled it again for a few days, and i found out that it probably is its modem firmware.
I'm not even sure of it and I hesitate flashing it back to 4.1.2.
Any idea of what causes the issue and how to solve it ?
I'm currently using XXALK2 and i'm from France using the Bouygues network, if it helps
Thanks for your help and time, this is my first post here.