Hi
I'm not sure if this has already been answered on here so please forgive me for asking again if it has,
I bought a samsung galaxy S3 in the UK, and I am going to South Africa next week and wanted to give the phone to my sister, was wondering how to change the csc from UK to the South African network.
I will explain, when I bought the phone, it is a 3 network mobile, I put my vodafone sim card in and it said "sim unlock pin"
I rooted the phone, bought the voodoo unlocking software and it seemed to do the trick, so now when i put my vodafone sim card in, it doesnt ask for a sim unlock pin anymore, and if i go and look in my available networks i see a whole load of networks for example the list looks like this
Vodafone UK(3G)
current network
vodafone UK(2G)
Available Network
T-Mobile Uk(3G)
Forbidden Network
and so on,the list goes on, i only have Orange that also says available network, the rest say forbidden network.
When I type *#726#and my imei number, press the dial button, it doesn't do anything but comes back and says "not registered on network"
Can anyone please help me??
Thanks in advance
Its *#272*Device IMEI# be careful. This wipes your device.
komugi said:
Its *#272*Device IMEI# be careful. This wipes your device.
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Hi
Yes i know this, there is nothing on the phone anyway at this point,
any ideas on how to change the csc though??
Thanks
swifmcvay123 said:
Hi
Yes i know this, there is nothing on the phone anyway at this point,
any ideas on how to change the csc though??
Thanks
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector
bonsiware said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector
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This App isn't working. Same as *#272*IMEI#
SmithyNZ said:
This App isn't working. Same as *#272*IMEI#
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you can't change csc in a single csc rom! it works only in multi csc roms!
i think you have to change rom to have network working properly...
You need to flash a rom from south africa (just look up sammobile.com for the fitting file) in order to choose an south african CSC the way it is mentioned above.
By the way:
You said, you used voodoo sim unlock? After flashing one of the incmoing Jelly Bean Roms the Simlock might be active again!
Voodoo doesn't work on JB Roms.
You might want to simunlock you're phone using this method again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
Good luck
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Hello everyone,
I'm from Curitiba (Brazil) and bought a few days ago so my dream SGS2! Buy it in Paraguay
and to my surprise he's only carrier operating on "Claro" I tried different chips
other carriers ("TIM", "VIVO" and "BRT") and does not work. It gives a message "Unable to connect,
try later "by clicking in the selection of mobile networks. I've done everything in my power, I root
I changed modems (baseband), used applications such as "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" and "Unlock Galaxy_S"
but both failed to unlock. I applied difererentes ROMS (DarkyROM HD and even a
TIM ROM) and did not work: (
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Hugs!
fabiofurquim said:
Hello everyone,
I'm from Curitiba (Brazil) and bought a few days ago so my dream SGS2! Buy it in Paraguay
and to my surprise he's only carrier operating on "Claro" I tried different chips
other carriers ("TIM", "VIVO" and "BRT") and does not work. It gives a message "Unable to connect,
try later "by clicking in the selection of mobile networks. I've done everything in my power, I root
I changed modems (baseband), used applications such as "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" and "Unlock Galaxy_S"
but both failed to unlock. I applied difererentes ROMS (DarkyROM HD and even a
TIM ROM) and did not work: (
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Hugs!
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try the app called Galaxy_s unlock by helroz free in the market
DJBoxer said:
try the app called Galaxy_s unlock by helroz free in the market
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tried that app and it worked like a charm.. thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Not work
I've tried friend but unfortunately did not work. I suspect that the phone is not locked but for some other reason is not working with other carriers. Could it be somehow related to the frequency band? Please help me! hugs
Carrier requires the correct APN settings to be put in the phone for that mobile network .
Auto network APN is via CSC and that is a list of local networks and their settings .
Either enter settings manually or try a different CSC .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Modems can also be changed but you should check is Brazil on its own non international network .
jje
GT-I9100 is a global phone, so it's not the frequency.
Sorry I'm another noob to android.
I have an unlocked but branded O2 GT-I9100, I am trying to use a Tesco sim, everything works apart from the mobile internet. I have manually set up the Tesco APN on numerous occaisions but still can't it. When I put an O2 sim in, everything works perfectly.! I have tried vodafone sim and it's the same as Tesco. It seems like the firmware is somehow blocking anything but O2 from accessing the data connection. Is there an easy soloution.? thanks
model : GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100XXLPW
Kernal version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLD-CL524746 [email protected]#3
Build number: IML74K.XWLPD
Remove all APN's. Add only the Tesco APN, ensuring you choose 'default' as APN type. Reboot. Check to ensure the Tesco APN hasn't gone away after you've rebooted. Test.
If you've already done the above, I'm tipping the phone's locked (it does sound that way from the details in your post; you're having the same problem with two sims/different carriers).
O2 phones are meant to be unlocked anyhow....same as unbranded.
Can you confirm youve had the phone since new.
It shouldn't matter if the phone is locked or not as Tesco use o2s masts and so the phone won't know the difference
If voice calls work then presumably that proves the phone is unlocked and it is therefore most likely to be an APN settings issue?
I use a GiffGaff SIM in an unlocked SII GT-I9100 which operates in the same way as Tesco (both run as 'virtual operators' on the O2 network). Once the GiffGaff APN settings are applied the data connection works fine for me.
Maybe you can post the exact settings you're using for your Tesco APN configuration and someone can take a look at them.
Alternatively, are there any apps that help with APN settings? Tweakker, for example, claims to cover Tesco Mobile so might help. Note that there is a separate "Tweakker ICS APN Beta" for Android 4.x devices.
APN issue solved
Mr Anderson said:
If voice calls work then presumably that proves the phone is unlocked and it is therefore most likely to be an APN settings issue?
I use a GiffGaff SIM in an unlocked SII GT-I9100 which operates in the same way as Tesco (both run as 'virtual operators' on the O2 network). Once the GiffGaff APN settings are applied the data connection works fine for me.
Maybe you can post the exact settings you're using for your Tesco APN configuration and someone can take a look at them.
Alternatively, are there any apps that help with APN settings? Tweakker, for example, claims to cover Tesco Mobile so might help. Note that there is a separate "Tweakker ICS APN Beta" for Android 4.x devices.
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Thank You All for replying, I have fixed the problem. I have de-branded O2 from the phone and the APN is now working on all networks
using Odin3
Firmware: I9100XWKF1
Andriod Version: v4.0.3
By 'debranding' do you mean you flashed a different rom/CSC or simply removed all the guff/apps carriers put in their stock roms ?
Edit - Glad you got it sorted BTW
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By 'debranding' do you mean you flashed a different rom/CSC or simply removed all the guff/apps carriers put in their stock roms ?
Edit - Glad you got it sorted BTW
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I Flashed the firmware and now it's like straight from the factory.. lol
Which firmware (I.E which carrier's stock rom or was it unbranded UK, or something else entirely ?) single file in PDA section of Odin or multi-part ? Reason I'm asking is if someone else has a similar problem, your solution might give them some clues as to how to fix it if we know exactly what you did.
This is what I did
MistahBungle said:
Which firmware (I.E which carrier's stock rom or was it unbranded UK, or something else entirely ?) single file in PDA section of Odin or multi-part ? Reason I'm asking is if someone else has a similar problem, your solution might give them some clues as to how to fix it if we know exactly what you did.
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I googled the problem, and found a website that de-brands, even tho I could probably find the software for free, I bought it (£9.99) and followed the instructions :
C:\Program Files (x86)\FoneFunShop i9100 Debrand Pack\Guide\I9100_Guide.html
Hope someone finds this useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121984
This is unbranded for UK
Hi,
i bought a SGS3 i9300 in Titan Grey.
On the Box is the Notice:
Orange France
SAM GALAXY S3 GFI 16 CU
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That is an EU Device.
Are there any Hardware Changes or other things between an DE and EU Device?
How can i check if it is an free Device? Free from a Branding and Locks.
Look there is a code for the dialer which hardware eg CPU is installed, etc.?
Is there a list of all the codes for the S3 and what effect?
Greets
xtreme10
Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
Its says its an Orange France device .
No difference in hardware .
Branding boat phone it shows branding and branded apps .
Sim lock try a non Orange sim .
s there a list of all the codes for the S3 and what effect?
On the forum search for SECRET CODES post .
jje
Put a non-orange sim in the phone and turn it on, you'll soon find out if it's locked or IMEI blocked.
Dialer codes are all here on xda, search in general stickies.
CSC: i9300OXAELL4
What does this CSC code mean?
And my Base DE Simcard works with no problems.
xtreme10 said:
CSC: i9300OXAELL4
What does this CSC code mean?
And my Base DE Simcard works with no problems.
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OXA is a European generic multi-csc so that's fine, so looks like you have an unlocked phone, but depending on how it was unlocked,you may lose unlock if you flash the phone.
On the other hand it may never have been locked and just had a carrier Rom on it, which would be the best outcome!
First of all, I'm from China, my English is not very well, maybe you can't understand what I'm saying. I'm so sorry to my college English teacher that I haven't learn hard in his class.
Now let's entering the title：
I have a SAMSUNG Exhilarate(SGH-I577 AT&T) which my sister bring back from NewYork, and I want it to use my Chinamobile SIM card, and there comes the problem. When I insert my Chinamobile SIM card into the phone, it needs me to input "sim network unlock pin" ,but I don't have this number.
First what I'm thinking is to flash a rom, but this phone model doesn't released in China, I've been searched for 2 days, and finally find it's rom in this forum, I've downloaded two roms
[ROM][OFFICIAL] CarbonRom for the Exhilarate(i577) [NIGHTLIES]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458690&highlight=i577
[ROM][DEV][WIP][UNOFFICIAL][SlimBean 4.3 for the Samsung i577 Exhilarate][Meticulus]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438192&highlight=i577
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I've been successfully flashing both of them, but when I insert my Chinamobile SIM card, it all needs to input "sim network unlock pin" :crying:
I searched whole day to find a way to unlock this, I've tried Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool, it doesn't work. Someone said there is a nv_data.bin file in the system, but I haven't found it even by using ReExplorer. Then I find Samsung tool and installed in my computer, but it doesn't work, does this software need to purchase?
So anybody call tell me how to unlock my phone, Is there any expert, proficient, mybe god can help me, Can someone give me a detailed description how to do this,
you can reply to this thread or send me an email:[email protected]
I'll give you my best regard.
dragon_KO said:
First of all, I'm from China, my English is not very well, maybe you can't understand what I'm saying. I'm so sorry to my college English teacher that I haven't learn hard in his class.
Now let's entering the title：
I have a SAMSUNG Exhilarate(SGH-I577 AT&T) which my sister bring back from NewYork, and I want it to use my Chinamobile SIM card, and there comes the problem. When I insert my Chinamobile SIM card into the phone, it needs me to input "sim network unlock pin" ,but I don't have this number.
First what I'm thinking is to flash a rom, but this phone model doesn't released in China, I've been searched for 2 days, and finally find it's rom in this forum, I've downloaded two roms
I've been successfully flashing both of them, but when I insert my Chinamobile SIM card, it all needs to input "sim network unlock pin" :crying:
I searched whole day to find a way to unlock this, I've tried Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool, it doesn't work. Someone said there is a nv_data.bin file in the system, but I haven't found it even by using ReExplorer. Then I find Samsung tool and installed in my computer, but it doesn't work, does this software need to purchase?
So anybody call tell me how to unlock my phone, Is there any expert, proficient, mybe god can help me, Can someone give me a detailed description how to do this,
you can reply to this thread or send me an email:[email protected]
I'll give you my best regard.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44496722
Same procedure like for i769 aka blaze 4g,you must flash 4.0.4 ics rom then uvle1 modem,after that follow
steps from page above
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kew1701 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44496722
Same procedure like for i769 aka blaze 4g,you must flash 4.0.4 ics rom then uvle1 modem,after that follow
steps from page above
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Is there a link for 4.0.4 flash and uvle1 rom for model I577????
Unlock i577 with UCLD2 used in i727 and *#197328640#
ocarela said:
Is there a link for 4.0.4 flash and uvle1 rom for model I577????
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My father always says that I keep learning from the forums and I never write anything. Well now something discovered by me. At least I believe so after browsing Internet for several hours.
I read the above recomendation of "kew1701" about flashing a modem of the t989 to the i577, and I thought: That will probably brick my i577 because the i577 is LTE and the t989 don't. It worked for the t769 because the t769 is not LTE either. And both the t989 and the t769 are for T-Mobile.
So I decided to give the try on my i577 with the modem I use to unlock the i727, the UCLD2. I assured my i577 was on ICS 4.0.4 and installed the modem with TWRP.
I originally downloaded that modem from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029650
(I thank that thread).
Followed the *#197328640# steps and it worked like a charm! Unlocked!. IMEI intact and all working. Now probably will flash back a i577 stock firmware, if I find it.
(My phone was on 4.0.4 UCLH3)
Enjoy.
Nice
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I577 using Tapatalk
I have a samsung S2 (GT-I9100), I was using it in my country (Tunisia) for years, then i went to belgium, and bought a sim from there, and it also was working well. When i went to back to tunisia, I tried to update my android (with the Belgian SIM on) version from 4.0.3 to 4.1.2, but the device got locked! each time it asks me for the network sim pin. How can this happen? the device was not bought from an operator. And my main question is how can i find out which operator locked my phone, so i can ask them for a PIN?
Thank you
evilkidaz said:
I have a samsung S2 (GT-I9100), I was using it in my country (Tunisia) for years, then i went to belgium, and bought a sim from there, and it also was working well. When i went to back to tunisia, I tried to update my android (with the Belgian SIM on) version from 4.0.3 to 4.1.2, but the device got locked! each time it asks me for the network sim pin. How can this happen? the device was not bought from an operator. And my main question is how can i find out which operator locked my phone, so i can ask them for a PIN?
Thank you
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Go through this one......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/root-sgs2-sim-unlock-code-finder-t1092451
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Go through this one......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/root-sgs2-sim-unlock-code-finder-t1092451
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Thank you for your reply,
But i have already tried that, along with the "Samsung S unlock" app, i even extracted the hash myself from the data file, but couldnt crack it.
And now im looking for which carrier locked my phone in the first place...
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Go through this one......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/root-sgs2-sim-unlock-code-finder-t1092451
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Thank you. Now my problem is solved.