Hey guys,
Im about to buy a SGS2 from the US...I'm in Canada on Rogers. The seller said that the S2 is flashed to Cricket mobile, can I still sim unlock it and use it on Rogers?
is there anything else i'd have to do? such as restore the phone? what would be the easiest way to get rid of the cricket flash? Kies? ODIN?
The seller also stated it was blocked from sprint. Will this effect me?
Thanks so much!
LLZuB said:
Hey guys,
Im about to buy a SGS2 from the US...I'm in Canada on Rogers. The seller said that the S2 is flashed to Cricket mobile, can I still sim unlock it and use it on Rogers?
is there anything else i'd have to do? such as restore the phone? what would be the easiest way to get rid of the cricket flash? Kies? ODIN?
The seller also stated it was blocked from sprint. Will this effect me?
Thanks so much!
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Mate, come on, use the search tool, it's there for a reason!
[HOWTO] GT-I9100 Free SIM Unlock via nv_data.bin by Odia
Thanks,
I knew I could unlock it...but I just want to make sure the other things won't hold the phone back from working, such as the flash to cricket and the blocked from sprint
LLZuB said:
Thanks,
I knew I could unlock it...but I just want to make sure the other things won't hold the phone back from working, such as the flash to cricket and the blocked from sprint
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It won't stop you.
Thank you very much,
Very much appreciated for the quick response
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i have a galaxy ace Unlocked (that's what i think) my phone has The myth advance
the screenshot shows that i have it unlocked but when i put another sim card from other company it asks me to ENTER NETWORK LOCK CONTROL my phone was from telcel(mexico) the new SIM its from T-mobile (USA)
Did you buy it straight from telcel?, if its that the case, then its not unlocked.
no
oMss said:
Did you buy it straight from telcel?, if its that the case, then its not unlocked.
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NOw im trying to put a New Firmware to see if ti works im trying KPD
i dont think changing firmware would unlock the phone, but let some one else answer that 'cuz i really dont know, good luck!
Its Alive, Works.
First i had the myth advance but it wanted me to introduce the code, then i change to telcel and said Locked Network but then i change to the FW KPD and it works and when i restore The myth advance it works.
Wierd, lol, but hey, you make it to work...
Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
garyfm said:
Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
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Hi mate,
Yes you can flash the network branding free rom via odin (very easy to do)
You also don't need to be unlocked to do so... But keep in mind that flashing a non 3 rom wont unlock the phone and you will still have to do so to use on other networks.
If you need any further help with it then drop me a PM and I'll help you all the way.
Thank you, the firmware flashing went without a problem.
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
kakesen said:
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
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Yes... I used eBay and it worked like a charm.. If you still need to unlock then drop me a PM and I will send you the seller name.
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Check out Supercurio's unlock. It's uploaded on play market.
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hello. i just managed to root and region unlock my note 3 and now i need to sim unlock it for international use. more speciffic i am from romania and i want to use it on cosmote romania.
how can i sim unlock the phone?
it has android 4.4.2 nab
You're in the wrong forum. I doubt that anyone in this Sprint forum know anything about region or SIM unlocking.
JimSmith94 said:
You're in the wrong forum. I doubt that anyone in this Sprint forum know anything about region or SIM unlocking.
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what forum should i be in?
if i put another rom, will it still have the sim lock? i was thinking of puting a rom for my country.
Valentin6282 said:
what forum should i be in?
if i put another rom, will it still have the sim lock? i was thinking of puting a rom for my country.
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Another ROM for your country.... That isn't a gms international phone another rom and you'll have a brick ... you may be able to get a cyanogen or some other aosp but a Samsung for your country will never have been made for this phone ....
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can i put another rom on it and have it work in my countri untill i can find a way to unlock it?
Valentin6282 said:
can i put another rom on it and have it work in my countri untill i can find a way to unlock it?
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you can't.
Currently, the only way to SIM unlock the Sprint Galaxy Note 3 for use on GSM networks outside of the US is for Sprint to unlock it via OTA. And for them to that, the phone must be in an active Sprint account.
Unlike the Sprint Galaxy S4, there's a method to SIM unlock the Sprint S4 without Sprint having to do it for you. Unfortunately, this method has been tried and tested on the Sprint Note 3 and it didn't work.
Putting a different ROM on the Sprint Note 3 won't help...and totally unnecessary for use in other countries. You're at the mercy of Sprint to get it SIM unlocked.
Can not change Chip flash for this ????
What's a chip flash? See my note above yours.
Hi guys, I have an old S4 that I would like to SIM unlock. The phone is not on my contract so I cannot call up verizon and ask them for the SIM unlock code. I have been doing some reading and if I can get into the service mode or service menu there appears to be a setting to do this.
My ultimate goal is to use this abroad later this year with prepaid SIM cards in different countries.
From my reading, the service codes were blocked by Samsung/Verizon at some point. My questions is what version of Android and what modem allowed service menu access? I have tried KK and L with the MK2 and MDK modems but no go.
*Edit*
I should mention that I have tried the hidden menu enable MOD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
But, again I think this is dependent on the ROM/Modem version, no?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
mattwood2000 said:
Hi guys, I have an old S4 that I would like to SIM unlock. The phone is not on my contract so I cannot call up verizon and ask them for the SIM unlock code. I have been doing some reading and if I can get into the service mode or service menu there appears to be a setting to do this.
My ultimate goal is to use this abroad later this year with prepaid SIM cards in different countries.
From my reading, the service codes were blocked by Samsung/Verizon at some point. My questions is what version of Android and what modem allowed service menu access? I have tried KK and L with the MK2 and MDK modems but no go.
*Edit*
I should mention that I have tried the hidden menu enable MOD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
But, again I think this is dependent on the ROM/Modem version, no?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Any of those happen to be touchwiz?
bryantjopplin said:
Any of those happen to be touchwiz?
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Can't remember, but good news is I figured it out!
I used the stock rooted ROM from way back in the beginning of the development forum.
Thanks for the reply though!
mattwood2000 said:
Can't remember, but good news is I figured it out!
I used the stock rooted ROM from way back in the beginning of the development forum.
Thanks for the reply though!
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Well lollipop isn't out yet on touchwiz for jftltevzw model. That's why I asked
bryantjopplin said:
Well lollipop isn't out yet on touchwiz for jftltevzw model. That's why I asked
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OK, have another question. On the MDK radio I was able to SIM unlock the device. If I upgrade the radio to a newer version will I lose the unlocked SIM state?
Thanks, Matt.
mattwood2000 said:
OK, have another question. On the MDK radio I was able to SIM unlock the device. If I upgrade the radio to a newer version will I lose the unlocked SIM state?
Thanks, Matt.
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No clue sorry, I have never done it.
bryantjopplin said:
No clue sorry, I have never done it.
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Looks like the SIM lock state survives a modem flash - I tried flashing NK1 and then back to MDK and it persisted. I did this because now I'm having an issue where my unlocked phone only gets data and cannot make phone calls. Says voice is out of service but data is in service. But SIM in another phone works just fine.
Tried a few things but no go. I'm about to leave the country today so I guess I'll find out when I get abroad and try a GSM SIM, unless anyone has any comments on this.
Thanks, Matt.
Hello all,
Just purchased LG K7 (Walmart Family Mobile variant, model# K330) and tried to unlock for use on T-Mobile now that all WFM phones are SIM locked. Received a code from cellunlockerpro but the instructions to unlock (2945#*model number#”) don't work to open the dialog box needed to enter the code. Phone has a pre-installed unlock app which checks the eligibility prior to unlocking. Is there anyway to bypass the app and go through the dialer or service menu to unlock somehow? Thanks for any information/advice.
I bought the same phone yesterday for the same purpose. You need to search the forums, and download lgup, lgup_k330 T-Mobile, and WEB_K33010h_00 T-MOBILE.kdz. Follow instructions on the install, and flash that file. It will boot back up connected to T-Mobile. No unlock code needed.
Let me add as I am sure you know I had rooted, and unlocked the bootloader.
Hi Augie1832. Im totally new to this and quite clueless. I run into the exact same problem. Can you be more specific, maybe showing step by step of how to fix this issue. Highly appreciate. Thank you
nguyenphananh said:
Hi Augie1832. Im totally new to this and quite clueless. I run into the exact same problem. Can you be more specific, maybe showing step by step of how to fix this issue. Highly appreciate. Thank you
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Here's the step by step tutorial:
http://www.repairshopusa.com/phone/lg-k7-k330-unbrick-method/
Augie1832 said:
I bought the same phone yesterday for the same purpose. You need to search the forums, and download lgup, lgup_k330 T-Mobile, and WEB_K33010h_00 T-MOBILE.kdz. Follow instructions on the install, and flash that file. It will boot back up connected to T-Mobile. No unlock code needed.
Let me add as I am sure you know I had rooted, and unlocked the bootloader.
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Okay, so if I flash this .kdz to the MetroPCS (ms330) variant using LGUp then I will be network unlocked or have switched networks to TMobile from MetroPCS; bypassing the factory installed device unlock application which was originally on the MetroPCS K7? Forgive me Im trying to verify before I attempt this.
VanillaSkies said:
Okay, so if I flash this .kdz to the MetroPCS (ms330) variant using LGUp then I will be network unlocked or have switched networks to TMobile from MetroPCS; bypassing the factory installed device unlock application which was originally on the MetroPCS K7? Forgive me Im trying to verify before I attempt this.
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Did this work for you?
ScavengerJay said:
Did this work for you?
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Its possible, but more likely that you would just brick your phone if you tried flashing a firmware that wasnt for your exact model phone. Mostly because they use the partitions for different things. Never a good idea to flash firmware onto your phone thats not actually for your phone.
Freaking works!! I got the walmart tmobile version and then flashed the phone with the official tmobile dz stock rom and BOOM i finally got service on my phone with a tmobile sim card lol
the link above shared by saphta really works, easy, quick and legit works.
family mobile sucks!! they network lock the tmobile phones even if u have a tmobile sim. GREEDY bleep bleep bleeeeep bleeep bleeps!!!
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saphta said:
Here's the step by step tutorial:
http://www.repairshopusa.com/phone/lg-k7-k330-unbrick-method/
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THANK UUUUUUUUUUU !!!!!!!! :highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good::good::good:
Hi all would this work on a Metro PCS phone????
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spcteck said:
Hi all would this work on a Metro PCS phone????
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U do know after having this phone on metro for 30 to 60 days all you have to do is call them and they will unlock it for free. Every phone i have get from metro I unlock and still have piled up just in case I or someone needs one loll. I have everything from galaxy avant to core prime to LG k7. This is my favorite part about metro you buy a phone you actually buy and keep for any carrier
Andy Chi said:
Freaking works!! I got the walmart tmobile version and then flashed the phone with the official tmobile dz stock rom and BOOM i finally got service on my phone with a tmobile sim card lol
the link above shared by saphta really works, easy, quick and legit works.
family mobile sucks!! they network lock the tmobile phones even if u have a tmobile sim. GREEDY bleep bleep bleeeeep bleeep bleeps!!!
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THANK UUUUUUUUUUU !!!!!!!! :highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good::good::good:
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You're welcome bro!
any body unlocked this devices?
tried on my K330 t mobile, it killed it completely. I am not not new to working on phones, 17 years in business. Trying to recover it with Octoplus now.
can anybody share how can i use sim card from philippines using the T-mobile lg k7? thank you
Hi was going through this post and I had a question. Will this method unlock for international carriers, Claro and Orange in Dominican Republic... Thanks
This topic title doesn't reflect the post in thread.
Unlock means it can use with any other mobile network.
goooooooood gooooooood
great job u saphata u just..
saphta said:
Here's the step by step tutorial:
http://www.repairshopusa.com/phone/lg-k7-k330-unbrick-method/
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Can u update this tut? This is dead link. Thnx
jccaguisa said:
Can u update this tut? This is dead link. Thnx
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Unfortunately, I can't. The website removed it.
Hello everyone!
I have an Lg K7 with T-Mobile locker so my issue is I can't put my sim card into it cause after roll nothing is working with my Airtel sim card. I'm based in Africa located in Uganda .
Is there anyone who can help me solve this issue.
I have tried with Lgup k7, lg flash tool, .. Maybe I might did it in a wrong way but please guys need some help.