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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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Thanks
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
HEY there guys... I need help regarding a problem i am facing.. And it is about the rom that i just flashed on my gt-i9100
Now the prob is i was using stock ics rom with siyah kernel. And i dont know why, but i decided to flash stock jb rom which
has just leaked for s2.now as i flashed my phone is kind of factory locked, i tried to change the csc which was described in
the rom description but nothing worked .. I tried to find the unlock key via chainfire's app but it also didnt worked... Now for the time being
i have reverted back to stock ics but the prob is when i start my phone it asks for an unlock key and i dont have it so my phone
is working as a f*****g ipod right now.... i.e no working sim..
Plz tell me what to do now & if there is a way to install jb stock rom without factory locking the phone
Thanx alot.....
If you search the forum you'll stumble upon galaxysim unlock app.
It's free here at xda so giddy up.
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gastonw said:
If you search the forum you'll stumble upon galaxysim unlock app.
It's free here at xda so giddy up.
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I would appreciate if u send me the link of the app coz i am not able to find it anywhere...thanx.
Try harder
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gastonw said:
Try harder
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Am already f****d up bro...
Here's an idea:
| "galaxysim unlock" xda |
Copy, paste & hit search (in google without the | )
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gastonw said:
Here's an idea:
| "galaxysim unlock" xda |
Copy, paste & hit search (in google without the | )
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Dude i've used this app already and its not working for me either....
asim_mahmood007` said:
Dude i've used this app already and its not working for me either....
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Look dude, the simple matter of the fact is that you're not special. Other people have had 100% exactly same "problem" as you and have solved easily by reading the topics that have already been created about this matter.
We have various topics on unlocking sim after flashing JB so go read and learn.
creating duplicate topics and labeling it as "URGENT!!!!" doesn't help you it just irritates people into not wanting to reply or help you.
asim_mahmood007` said:
Dude i've used this app already and its not working for me either....
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Tried going back to the official jb Nordic/spanish/italian ??
Jgjd691995 said:
Tried going back to the official jb Nordic/spanish/italian ??
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First i flashed jb spanish leak ... Then i flashed nordic leak... Same problem persisting.. Actually that app galaxy s unlock aint working on jb i guess. For me atleast
If i understand right what are u asking for is an UNLOCK code for the phone because it is not booting up at all and u can't even get to sim unlocking screen where u have to input ur PIN ? Is that correct?
If yes, i've had same problem on my old GalaxyS, im not sure if it will work on S2 but here is what i did.
1. I've typed in random letters, numbers few times
2 Phone said if i'll put in another wrong code it will format my SD card.
3 I did that anyway.
4. Phone was unlocked and SD cart NOT formatted.
If u can go to recovery mode u can try to mount usb storage and make a backup of ur SD card.
I hope it helps.
tomtro74 said:
If i understand right what are u asking for is an UNLOCK code for the phone because it is not booting up at all and u can't even get to sim unlocking screen where u have to input ur PIN ? Is that correct?
If yes, i've had same problem on my old GalaxyS, im not sure if it will work on S2 but here is what i did.
1. I've typed in random letters, numbers few times
2 Phone said if i'll put in another wrong code it will format my SD card.
3 I did that anyway.
4. Phone was unlocked and SD cart NOT formatted.
If u can go to recovery mode u can try to mount usb storage and make a backup of ur SD card.
I hope it helps.
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No... Its not the case. I come across that screen but i dont have any key to put in so i just dismiss the msj... And the phone's working but the sim is not registered... I was thinking if it is to do anything with the country i am living in.??? Any ideas?
I suppose ur not asked about PIN code, so there is no sim card inserted or phone is not recognizing its presence. Maybe its silly but pull it out and push back in. If there is no contact problem and u have tried various roms and kernels then i would start suspecting hardware issue.
Post a screen shot.
And it better not be a SIM PIN code.
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Post a screen shot.
And it better not be a SIM PIN code.
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No its not. The phone is asking for a factory unlock code.... just right now I am on jb rom xwls8 militantRom using the app (galaxy s unlock) but all in vain... I searched the forum and came across that if revert back to ics, backup my efs folder and then install militantRom then there wont be any problem but nothing changed for me here
asim_mahmood007` said:
No its not. The phone is asking for a factory unlock code.... just right now I am on jb rom xwls8 militantRom using the app (galaxy s unlock) but all in vain... I searched the forum and came across that if revert back to ics, backup my efs folder and then install militantRom then there wont be any problem but nothing changed for me here
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GalaxySim Unlock is one app, Galaxy S unlock is another app.
You need busybox, got busybox installed?
Ask yourself, do you really wanna unlock your device?
Start paying attention.
gastonw said:
GalaxySim Unlock is one app, Galaxy S unlock is another app.
You need busybox, got busybox installed?
Ask yourself, do you really wanna unlock your device?
Start paying attention.
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Done.galaxsim worked but not the market version coz it was paid... igot an older version here when played the tricks for me....
Thanx btw everyone. Esp(gastonw)
Here, let me quote myself:
gastonw said:
If you search the forum you'll stumble upon galaxysim unlock app.
It's free here at xda so giddy up.
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Older version = Free at XDA
Newer Version = Paid app at play store
The app does not work, none of them do!
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Rjpover81 said:
The app does not work, none of them do!
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34187077&postcount=685
Get this verion of the app.. it worked for me, hope it works for you too....
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.
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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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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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Hello Fellas,
I've searched the forum but, nothing was helpful to me so, i think it's time for me to ask you questions :cyclops: .
A friend of mine bought a Samsung Galaxy GT-I9300 and, after few days, we figure out it was SIM Locked. Below, i'm gonna post all the informations of this device:
Model: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
BaseBand: I300XXEMG4
Kernel: 3.0.31-1314436 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jul 16 20:28:36 KST 2013
Build: JZO54K.I9300XXEMG4
The carrier on which it is locked is: PosteMobile
The phone is already ROOTed.
Can anyone tell me where should i go and what should i do to unlock this device? How i've already said before, i've searched on the forum but, i've found only 2 methods:
- The one with the code and it won't work since it's a GT-i9300
- TechMayhem: but the last two answers in the thread doesn't encourage me at all. And, if this is not enough, Google says AndroidFirmwares.net it is not a trusted website.
Please, answer asap. Thanks a lot fellas :victory:
MySelf_v1 said:
Hello Fellas,
I've searched the forum but, nothing was helpful to me so, i think it's time for me to ask you questions :cyclops: .
A friend of mine bought a Samsung Galaxy GT-I9300 and, after few days, we figure out it was SIM Locked. Below, i'm gonna post all the informations of this device:
Model: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
BaseBand: I300XXEMG4
Kernel: 3.0.31-1314436 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jul 16 20:28:36 KST 2013
Build: JZO54K.I9300XXEMG4
The carrier on which it is locked is: PosteMobile
The phone is already ROOTed.
Can anyone tell me where should i go and what should i do to unlock this device? How i've already said before, i've searched on the forum but, i've found only 2 methods:
- The one with the code and it won't work since it's a GT-i9300
- TechMayhem: but the last two answers in the thread doesn't encourage me at all. And, if this is not enough, Google says AndroidFirmwares.net it is not a trusted website.
Please, answer asap. Thanks a lot fellas :victory:
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tried this? SIM UNLOCK
There are no free options to unlock mg4 afaik. Not sure about purchasing unlock codes
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@rootSU: Can i change the build? )
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@SirRam: yes ....
@rootSU: Can i change the build? )
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Only if you have an EFS backup from Before MG4
Not even if i install a custom ROM or Factory Reset the phone ? I don't have any EFS backup.
MySelf_v1 said:
Not even if i install a custom ROM or Factory Reset the phone ? I don't have any EFS backup.
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No. You need EFS v1./ With MG4 ROM you get EFS v2. There is no way to go back to EFS v1 without an EFS backup from YOUR phone when it was EFS v1. Custom ROMS and Stock ROMs cannot help you. There is nothing you can do. At all... Nothing.
There is a guy ( 1500km away from where i live ) that says he can do it but i should ship the phone to him. Is there any chance or it's just a scam?
MySelf_v1 said:
There is a guy ( 1500km away from where i live ) that says he can do it but i should ship the phone to him. Is there any chance or it's just a scam?
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He may have hardware that can do it, sure. Like I said before, there are no FREE options.
Why do people think you can't unlock this model using an unlock code? Of course you can. You'd need to reinstall the stock firmware but the code method will work.
mobileunlocked said:
Why do people think you can't unlock this model using an unlock code? Of course you can. You'd need to reinstall the stock firmware but the code method will work.
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No one said you can't unlock it with an unlock code. We have only discussed the use of free methods not working, which is down to the new format of the EFS partition. This has all been stated in this thread.
fact is most unlock codes have to be purchased from some company who will send it in 24 hours+ and will charge for it. When there are free methods about, most people will not buy a code. I bet 80% of people here will wait for a free tool to work again instead of buying a code.
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No one said you can't unlock it with an unlock code. We have only discussed the use of free methods not working, which is down to the new format of the EFS partition. This has all been stated in this thread.
fact is most unlock codes have to be purchased from some company who will send it in 24 hours+ and will charge for it. When there are free methods about, most people will not buy a code. I bet 80% of people here will wait for a free tool to work again instead of buying a code.
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I'd imagine the percentage is higher than that!
I don't get the hostility but the OP said "The one with the code and it won't work since it's a GT-i9300" - maybe they meant something else, but I saw that as they were referring to an unlock code not working in the GT-i9300.
You also said "Not sure about purchasing unlock codes" which is a bit ambiguous. Are you referring to the effectiveness of them or a different aspect? In context however, it appeared to be their effectiveness.
mobileunlocked said:
I'd imagine the percentage is higher than that!
I don't get the hostility but the OP said "The one with the code and it won't work since it's a GT-i9300" - maybe they meant something else, but I saw that as they were referring to an unlock code not working in the GT-i9300.
You also said "Not sure about purchasing unlock codes" which is a bit ambiguous. Are you referring to the effectiveness of them or a different aspect? In context however, it appeared to be their effectiveness.
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Sorry if you think I am being hostile. That is not my intention.
"Not sure about purchasing unlock codes"
Here is what I know.
We have free tools available that can alter the SIM lock of the S3, but with OS builds from 1st of July, the format of the EFS partition has changed and these free tools are no longer effective. I am not sure about purchased unlock codes. I have not used one so I cannot vouch for whether it works or not. I did not want to convey that there was categorically no way to unlock the phone because, as stated - I am not certain that is the case. I only wanted to convey that these free tools will no longer work.
In regard to a higher percentage buying unlock codes, nah. On any other android HELP forum - sure, maybe but on this DEVELOPERS forum (here) - Highly unlikely.
rootSU said:
Sorry if you think I am being hostile. That is not my intention.
"Not sure about purchasing unlock codes"
Here is what I know.
We have free tools available that can alter the SIM lock of the S3, but with OS builds from 1st of July, the format of the EFS partition has changed and these free tools are no longer effective. I am not sure about purchased unlock codes. I have not used one so I cannot vouch for whether it works or not. I did not want to convey that there was categorically no way to unlock the phone because, as stated - I am not certain that is the case. I only wanted to convey that these free tools will no longer work.
In regard to a higher percentage buying unlock codes, nah. On any other android HELP forum - sure, maybe but on this DEVELOPERS forum (here) - Highly unlikely.
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It's no problem - I must have taken it the wrong way.
What you're talking about there does ring a bell for me. I believe I was seeing a bunch of results in Google earlier in the year for relating S3 unlocking search terms and a free method being mentioned. It must have been the method you have mentioned there.
In regards to the percentage, I meant higher than 80% - meaning, I think more than 80% of people would opt for a free tool.
mobileunlocked said:
In regards to the percentage, I meant higher than 80% - meaning, I think more than 80% of people would opt for a free tool.
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Ah gotcha.
Yeah there are a few tools that could unlock the S3 until July. The main one was GalaxSim unlock, but actually - he did add a payment method to it in the end. The beta app was free though.
mobileunlocked said:
Why do people think you can't unlock this model using an unlock code? Of course you can. You'd need to reinstall the stock firmware but the code method will work.
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i have the same problem, also ever try to back to the mg4 stock rom and buy a codes, but the codes stil not work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45871060#post45871060
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I have the same problem, I use the updated galaxsim tool (it was updated yesterday) but its doesnt work.galaxsim unlock sad its unlocked but nothing happens still locked and ask for unlock code.
drastyk said:
I have the same problem, I use the updated galaxsim tool (it was updated yesterday) but its doesnt work.galaxsim unlock sad its unlocked but nothing happens still locked and ask for unlock code.
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Relevant to the cost of the phone paid for unlock is peanuts .
Hey guys,
Any news regarding this subject?
Today I went to my operator and they still want to charge me 150€ for unlocking my SGS3 with more than 2 years old...
Going back to an older ROM does not work, right?
Cheers!
Hundreds of identical posts, you can't downgrade unless you have an efs v1 backup. Go to an online unlock code provider, it will work the same as your operator code.
I just got a Galaxy s3 running on 4.1.2 from UK, it's career locked and I can't open it. I don't even have money to buy the unlock codes now.
It's GT i9300 bt I have no idea which career it belongs to, I found some threads about a code which eventually will lead to to turn off "persoAH6OFF" or sth like that but that doesn't work either.
If I flash an international modem, will the sim-lock be gone for good? Or is there any other way. Please help me people
ikyorince said:
I just got a Galaxy s3 running on 4.1.2 from UK, it's career locked and I can't open it. I don't even have money to buy the unlock codes now.
It's GT i9300 bt I have no idea which career it belongs to, I found some threads about a code which eventually will lead to to turn off "persoAH6OFF" or sth like that but that doesn't work either.
If I flash an international modem, will the sim-lock be gone for good? Or is there any other way. Please help me people
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Try and app called galaxyunlock. Search for it here or on playstore.
Also questions go in the q&a section.
Darke5tShad0w said:
Try and app called galaxyunlock. Search for it here or on playstore.
Also questions go in the q&a section.
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Take care to backup EFS partition/folder before...
raksati said:
Take care to backup EFS partition/folder before...
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You need to quote the OP and not me as that's for him and he will get the notification instead of me.