Carrier unlock WITHOUT rooting - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I would like to carrier unlock my SGS3 without rooting it. Is there a way to do so? I am willing to pay for such a service.
I will buy the phone from Comviq (Tele2) in Sweden.
Anyone who have tried one of those online services where you buy an unlock code?

Code will work but Rooting is easy

[QUOlebp;30607435]Code will work but Rooting is easy [/QUOTE]
I know rooting is easy but I don't want you do it. I have to unlock it "legaly"
Is there a tested website that we know work?
Thanks.

Legally ask network to unlock it .
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JJEgan said:
Legally ask network to unlock it .
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They won't. You need to have the phone at least a year before they give you the code. Does anyone know a trusted website where you can unlock the international SGS3?
BTW! Can someone give me the link to "rooting method" carrier unlock? I might just root it if I can't find a trusteed website.

Here:
This might not be what you are looking for but this is a proven method: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/unlock-sim-on-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-running-ics-or-jelly-bean/
I hope this helps and sorry if it isn't what you are looking for

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Hi! I'm thinking about getting myself an Galaxy S3, but the one I've been offered is locked to another swedish carrier. I'm using Telia and the phone is locked to "3".
Is there a great carrier unlock-software with minor (or no at all) bugs or required reboots? I'm also thinking about installing Cyanogenmod or another Custom ROM to it..
Is this the one and only great solution that fits me the best?
stevepork said:
This might not be what you are looking for but this is a proven method: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/unlock-sim-on-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-running-ics-or-jelly-bean/
I hope this helps and sorry if it isn't what you are looking for
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KaptenSopprot said:
(Borrowing thread)
Hi! I'm thinking about getting myself an Galaxy S3, but the one I've been offered is locked to another swedish carrier. I'm using Telia and the phone is locked to "3".
Is there a great carrier unlock-software with minor (or no at all) bugs or required reboots? I'm also thinking about installing Cyanogenmod or another Custom ROM to it..
Is this the one and only great solution that fits me the best?
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Sorry but that is the best I can find. Although this doesnt look too difficult. The codes on the phone seem to be better encripted than on other phones so therefore software isnt an option.
Try phoning the carrier you are locked on even if it wasn't your contract and see what they can offer you! 3 Seem to be better about unlocking than other carriers as they are based in the uk they are required by law.
hope this helps
Steven
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stevepork said:
This might not be what you are looking for but this is a proven method: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/unlock-sim-on-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-running-ics-or-jelly-bean/
I hope this helps and sorry if it isn't what you are looking for
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Peoples should stop to use this fix that may be dangerous in some case
Better to stick with GalaxSim Unlock for now

It really isnt because if there are any problems you can replace the old files and in an extreme case you can reflash your phone!
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Thinking of purchasing this phone

I just sold my Wildfire Buzz, which I successfully rooted.
Soo I think the ACE is logical and cheap upgrade for me.
Just wondering if I root this phone will it unlocked (from the three network)too or is that something separate?
And is their anything I should look in regards to this mobile?
unknown89 said:
I just sold my Wildfire Buzz, which I successfully rooted.
Soo I think the ACE is logical and cheap upgrade for me.
Just wondering if I root this phone will it unlocked (from the three network)too or is that something separate?
And is their anything I should look in regards to this mobile?
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Maybe thw whole section
Seriously, it's a very good handset,with a growing dev community. Worth to buy on my opinion.
Ah,no troubles after rooting, it will be simply more powerful!
Cheers!
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mastrone said:
Maybe thw whole section
Seriously, it's a very good handset,with a growing dev community. Worth to buy on my opinion.
Ah,no troubles after rooting, it will be simply more powerful!
Cheers!
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I appreciate the response. But if I root the phone will that unlock the network too?
unknown89 said:
I appreciate the response. But if I root the phone will that unlock the network too?
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Nothing changes on network side....
Just beware not to grant network access to any app to avoid unwanted network connections. Also use apn droid widget which will switch off any connection.
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mastrone said:
Nothing changes on network side....
Just beware not to grant network access to any app to avoid unwanted network connections. Also use apn droid widget which will switch off any connection.
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He is asking if you can unlock the phone from Three network. I believe you have to buy an unlock code though, have seen people bricking trying to use a root app to unlock.
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I appreciate the response. But if I root the phone will that unlock the network too?
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search google for free unlock codes, there should be atleast. or just buy it. im lucky since my phone has no network or sim lock.
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He is asking if you can unlock the phone from Three network. I believe you have to buy an unlock code though, have seen people bricking trying to use a root app to unlock.
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Oook didn't catch it. Maybe 'cause I never had 3 as my carrier
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You can unlock your Ace here:
http://www.unlocksamsungonline.nl/unlock-samsung-S5830
Its not free though.
Cheers
Thanks! I've installed the Vanila Custom Rom. But I can't find any Arabic support. Any ideas?

Can we unlock the GS2¿

Can we unlock the. ATT Galaxy S 2 using the unlock app?
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Same question here. Mine will get here on Tuesday...I do know there are a bunch of methods to sim unlock i9100 though.
So... long story short, the GS2 still uses nv_data.bin files like on the GS1.
Of course, Samsung has encrypted/obscured plain text access to the unlock codes within this binary file. However, I do believe the folks over on the i9100 forum have figured it out, so it's probably not going to be too much of a stretch to get the AT&T GS2 to work too.
The phone literally just dropped though, so give people a few days to actually get the devices in their hands, get nice stable root and all that (already done maybe even), and from there, carrier unlock will come.
Or, if you're the impatient type, and don't mind the chance of screwing something up, try some of the methods from the i9100 forum and see if they work!
I used the galaxy s unlock app from helroz, worked like a charm. Can't post a link but it's on the market.
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TheMattS said:
I used the galaxy s unlock app from helroz, worked like a charm. Can't post a link but it's on the market.
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That's awesome. May I ask whether you had rooted your S2 before you ran the unlock program?
Thanks a billion.
ljwnow said:
That's awesome. May I ask whether you had rooted your S2 before you ran the unlock program?
Thanks a billion.
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Yup, rooting is required to unlock.
Sorry, I'm fairly new to the term "unlocking" phones. Does this mean that you can use with any carrier? Is there anything else that "unlocking" a phone does that a normal one can not?
Thanks in advance!
TBayTom said:
Sorry, I'm fairly new to the term "unlocking" phones. Does this mean that you can use with any carrier? Is there anything else that "unlocking" a phone does that a normal one can not?
Thanks in advance!
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1) yes
2) no
you need root and i used this to unlock
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
tried with my friend's T-mobile sim it worked great!!

Network Sim Unlock

How easy it to unlock the network of the Xperia S? I am buying one locked on Orange but need to use my 3 sim in it.
Cheers
Robert
Whatever the minimun spend is, probably 100stg.
3 stock it though?
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why buy it from orange when three sells it cheaper and unlocked
Hi guys,
My friend can send (Austria) me this phone but is sim locked.
Is there good way unlock the phone?
Docomo unlocks at point of purchase for a fee.
Check provider to see if they will also.
I'm buying from a friend, so it will be locked to O2, what's the easiest/cheapest way to have it unlocked?
Thanks.
O2 send the unlock code free of charge on request, it took 17 days for mine to arrive but no questions asked and it worked.
Ok, cool. Do you just call them up? Or pop in one of their shops?
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Ok, cool. Do you just call them up? Or pop in one of their shops?
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Andy O2 models of the phone have a bootloader that's locked and it's not unlockable yet. You testing just using the phone or you considering to hack it?
At the end of it all, I'll be reviewing it. I did want to put ICS on it though. About 15 minutes ago I've seen the bootloader of this can't be unlocked though
Nothing that can be done?
**EDIT** Sorry, silly me, you've said not unlockable yet Thanks.
AndyCr15 said:
At the end of it all, I'll be reviewing it. I did want to put ICS on it though. About 15 minutes ago I've seen the bootloader of this can't be unlocked though
Nothing that can be done?
**EDIT** Sorry, silly me, you've said not unlockable yet Thanks.
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One thing you can do though is to use the flash tool to flash the latest update..73 has had positive results in improving battery
I think it is already .73
**EDIT** It's not, downloading the update now.
dragon546 said:
One thing you can do though is to use the flash tool to flash the latest update..73 has had positive results in improving battery
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How can we do this?
I've been reading all over trying to figure it out!
Also, I'm guessing T-Mobile would try to charge for Unlocking the phone?
cooljonL said:
How can we do this?
I've been reading all over trying to figure it out!
Also, I'm guessing T-Mobile would try to charge for Unlocking the phone?
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Jon is your phone branded?
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dragon546 said:
Jon is your phone branded?
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Believe so. When I boot up it has the T-Mobile logo.
I'm having real issues with lag and Xperia Activity Home force closing and the phone completely locking up, so I'm hoping I can stick .73 on it.

Unlock My One

Hello. I need to know, how I can unlock the One. I bought a few days ago One of AT&T by Swappa, locked to AT&T, I checked the price of unlock code, and came out between 5 to 30USD. I received it last night, and immediately buy the code for 13USD. I get the code, and to apply the code rejects me; incorrect code. By insecurity, buy another code, and this time came over twice. It was faster, but the result? the same code, and the same result ... Wrong code. What I can do in this case? I hope your help, thank you very much
Cheers
Just call AT&T and tell them you are going over seas for a few weeks. They will give you the code no problem. I've done it 4 times. You can just open a chat box on their site.
Why do people pay for unlock codes???
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Insecurity!!!
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The Project said:
Just call AT&T and tell them you are going over seas for a few weeks. They will give you the code no problem. I've done it 4 times. You can just open a chat box on their site.
Why do people pay for unlock codes???
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I pay for the code, because I live in Chile xD
Although estimated, thank you very much, but in another thread helped me with something so silly, like leaving the stock ROM. used the Google Edition (I used multiple computers with customs and stock ROM, but never happened to me before)
Thank you very much again
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Insecurity!!!
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Yes, the truth is that I suck at English, so everything I write illegibly translate it by Google translate ... I do not even understand what I say sometimes
Which web site did you buy the unlock code from ? I'll help you out with the unlock process.
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1. The phone has to be STOCK (original rom) for unlock to work.
2. You need to put a foreign SIM in it (i'm guessing since you're in chile) you have.
3. When you turn it on it should ask you for the code. If that doesn't work. Check #1.
I would go to the dev/Q&A section and find the stock AT&T HTC ONE RUU to revert the phone to stock to make sure that it is.
intenman1 said:
Which web site did you buy the unlock code from ? I'll help you out with the unlock process.
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Htcsimunlock.com and doctorsim.com
nxt said:
1. The phone has to be STOCK (original rom) for unlock to work.
2. You need to put a foreign SIM in it (i'm guessing since you're in chile) you have.
3. When you turn it on it should ask you for the code. If that doesn't work. Check #1.
I would go to the dev/Q&A section and find the stock AT&T HTC ONE RUU to revert the phone to stock to make sure that it is.
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I had more than clear as it gets, from the second step onwards
The Project said:
Just call AT&T and tell them you are going over seas for a few weeks. They will give you the code no problem. I've done it 4 times. You can just open a chat box on their site.
Why do people pay for unlock codes???
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I can vouch for this as I have done this for my other phones. I will probably try on my One soon.
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SKyRocKeting727 said:
I can vouch for this as I have done this for my other phones. I will probably try on my One soon.
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Please keep us posted.
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Please confirm!
nxt said:
1. The phone has to be STOCK (original rom) for unlock to work.
2. You need to put a foreign SIM in it (i'm guessing since you're in chile) you have.
3. When you turn it on it should ask you for the code. If that doesn't work. Check #1.
I would go to the dev/Q&A section and find the stock AT&T HTC ONE RUU to revert the phone to stock to make sure that it is.
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Can anyone confirm this? the phone has to have the stock ROM for this to work?
Just confirmed for myself (on the HTC One X (evita) )
Fuzzydamnit said:
Can anyone confirm this? the phone has to have the stock ROM for this to work?
Just confirmed for myself (on the HTC One X (evita) )
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Have read that multiple times on the web s I assume yes. About to try
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have sucessfully unlocked it yet?
my carrier in canada wont supply to the code and i dont wanna pay for an unlock code knowing there is one out there

What true is it!!!

I just got another mega, this time I got a Att version. I spoke with a customer service rep. and got my unlocked code bcuz I purchased full price, I ask her about bloats ect ect. Ok this is what she told me, once I have unlocked my phone I have full control of my phone.. Hmmm really? I dont know if she knew what i was talking about.. then I ask about secure bootlock portion of the phone, she reply once your unlocked you could do what ever you want...:what:
I have the unlocked code, how would i unlock the darn thing? every phone is different ways to do it.
I want to know if its true or not that once unlocked we can do what ever including custom rom...
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What I think you got from her was the network unlock code, all that does is allow you to move to another provider using the same phone.
So whats the difference between network unlock and phone unlock?
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Network unlock is as above ^, the bootlock you mentioned in your first post is there to stop you removing their software, it's not something that you can change with a code. You need to remove the boot lock before you can replace the os with a custom one. Before you attempt to do anything like this I advise reading up on it, you don't want to brick another phone. The information is easily found by using google search.
Roger that..lol yeap I dont want to do that again..
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reconkiller said:
Roger that..lol yeap I dont want to do that again..
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One less bricked phone, one more happy Mega owner/member...
Troute said:
Network unlock is as above ^, the bootlock you mentioned in your first post is there to stop you removing their software, it's not something that you can change with a code. You need to remove the boot lock before you can replace the os with a custom one. Before you attempt to do anything like this I advise reading up on it, you don't want to brick another phone. The information is easily found by using google search.
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No boot unlock yet so no custom recovery or custom ROMs.
I am talking about the I527 btw!

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