Hi guys, i have a galaxy s3 from orange and i want to unlock it ( for use an other sim ) i can make it for free ?
an other question ( if i reinstall ROM or recovery it will be unlock ? )
and i dont want to lose warranty
prologikus said:
Hi guys, i have a galaxy s3 from orange and i want to unlock it ( for use an other sim ) i can make it for free ?
an other question ( if i reinstall ROM or recovery it will be unlock ? )
and i dont want to lose warranty
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I don`t know if removing the simlock is a reason to deny warranty (my guess ,and i`am sure for 99% it is not), it still remains a Samsung device and defects/faults should be covered by Samsung. You can unlock your phone here http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/ and it costes 15 euro`s i believe. Maybe there are free apps around, so google around and check Play and maybe there is be a way to do it for free.
prologikus said:
Hi guys, i have a galaxy s3 from orange and i want to unlock it ( for use an other sim ) i can make it for free ?
an other question ( if i reinstall ROM or recovery it will be unlock ? )
and i dont want to lose warranty
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There are a number of posts regarding this, use this and enter
unlock samsung galaxy s3 i9300 in the all words here box you should be able to find one that works from all the posts
http://www.google.com/advanced_search?q=+site:http://forum.xda-developers.com&hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all
Go Direct!!!
I had several phone's with Orange, the best way is to go direct! I know your contract has to be over (but that is probably why your here!)
They do charge £25 as an unlocking fee but you are guaranteed your unlocking code within a month. there are other options although it is always best to got to your carrier.
P.S if you switch to O2 they give you your unlocking code for free (even during your contract!!!)
Hope this helps,
Stevepork
prologikus said:
Hi guys, i have a galaxy s3 from orange and i want to unlock it ( for use an other sim ) i can make it for free ?
an other question ( if i reinstall ROM or recovery it will be unlock ? )
and i dont want to lose warranty
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You can use GalaxSimUnlock too and use this forum for found a tuto
I'm afraid if i use GalaxSimUnlock i will lost IMEI and the warranty will be lost too .. but I thought if i install an other official ROM from samsung-updates.com ( not from orange ) it will be unlocked ?
prologikus said:
I'm afraid if i use GalaxSimUnlock i will lost IMEI and the warranty will be lost too ..
YOUR CHOICE SUGGEST YOU PAY FOR AN UNLOCK CODE THEN .
but I thought if i install an other official ROM from samsung-updates.com ( not from orange ) it will be unlocked
repeat THE ANSWER IS NO .
jje
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ok i will buy the code but what should I do after i have it ? where i must go ?
prologikus said:
ok i will buy the code but what should I do after i have it ? where i must go ?
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You don't need to go anywhere just follow the instructions given with the unlock code from your network .
jje
you could try this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27876596
drew071
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Hello,
I've just been offered a good deal on this phone.
It's locked to orange and I'm with 3. How easy/expensive would it be to have it unlocked?
Thank you.
I tried searching but just got bootloader unlock info, and I'm not sure if it's the same thing.
Also is it a good phone?
Not many places,sell it and buy unlocked one ebay.or tesco but £20 to unlock from tesco and takes them 2 weeks to unlock
serialkillazzs said:
Not many places,sell it and buy unlocked one ebay.or tesco but £20 to unlock from tesco and takes them 2 weeks to unlock
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Ok thanks, so it isn't possible to unlock it myself via rooting etc?
The phone is costing me £104 delivered.
Cheers.
Ok so I've now bought this phone.
I've found a guy on ebay that can unlock it for £30 and takes around 1 week to get my code.
I just wanted to check there wasn't a cheaper/faster option before I clicked 'buy it now'?
Thank you.
Have you tried flashing a custom rom?
There is a very good version of CM on XDA now, with CM 7.2 (FX108).
I was told flashing a custom rom wouldn't make it sim free?
Is this not the case?
Thanks.
RobinVdBroecke said:
Have you tried flashing a custom rom?
There is a very good version of CM on XDA now, with CM 7.2 (FX108).
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SE phones can be unlocked with any online codes site .
or with some paid softwares like setool2 omnius etc etc .
you can buy codes from site .
multiunlocker.com
unlockwiz.com
I've tried them sites, they're more expensive than the ebay guy.
Thanks anyway.
Anyone else before I hit the button?
lalitjsraks said:
SE phones can be unlocked with any online codes site .
or with some paid softwares like setool2 omnius etc etc .
you can buy codes from site .
multiunlocker.com
unlockwiz.com
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xxx.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-mini-pro-sk17/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Thanks for that, worked a treat!
I now want to root and install custom firmware. Will doing this automatically debrand the phone (remove all the Orange crap!)?
Or should I debrand it before rooting?
Thanks.
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xxx.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-mini-pro-sk17/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
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Sorry guys for this but i have a problem.Instead of sk17i prerooted rom i flash st17i rom via cmw and now i am stuck at se logo.what do i have to do now?Please help me.
hi,
I am new here and sorry if i am on wrong section, but i need a question
I have a samsung galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Android 4.1.2, I9300XXELLA bought it when i was in Spain from Vodafone and i want to unlock sim without root, and if its possible only with root tell me pls best way to root (if its possible i want to keep waranty) and after root and sim unlock how can i unroot?
Thanks
use search, it has been posted numerous times
I searched before posting here, and i searched a lot, but i didnt find any answer to my questions.
jeanbubu19 said:
hi,
I am new here and sorry if i am on wrong section, but i need a question
I have a samsung galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Android 4.1.2, I9300XXELLA bought it when i was in Spain from Vodafone and i want to unlock sim without root, and if its possible only with root tell me pls best way to root (if its possible i want to keep waranty) and after root and sim unlock how can i unroot?
Thanks
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BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
i am a noob and i need answers. i found how to quick root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 but i want to know if its safe, after rooting how i can unroot? and if i unroot i will keep warranty? and also if this is the only way to unlock sim! Cuz i just want to unlock sim !
PS!: I tried with GalaxSim Unlock but didnt work cuz no granted root access but maybe its another sim unlock method without root like android 4.1.1 method:
1.Open the phone app on your device and enter the following code in it:
*#197328640#
2.You will be presented with a menu. Go to ‘[1] UMTS’, then ‘[1] Debug Screen’, then ‘[8] Phone Control’, followed by ‘[6] Network Lock’, and finally, ‘Options’.
In the Options menu, select ‘[3] Perso SHA256 OFF’.
Now wait for about 30 seconds, and then press ‘Menu’ and select ‘Back’ to go back one step to the ‘[6] Network Lock’ screen.
Once there, select ‘[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE’.
Wait for around one minute, and reboot your device.
please use Google, it's all here
jeanbubu19 said:
i am a noob and i need answers. i found how to quick root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 but i want to know if its safe,
>>>>Relatively
after rooting how i can unroot?
>>>>By reading the how to unroot guide
and if i unroot i will keep warranty?
Only if you follow the remove root guide in full .
and also if this is the only way to unlock sim!
No pay your network to unlock or pay a service centre to unlock >> probably the best way for you to unlock . Or even try an unlock your phone forum .
jje
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can u give me a link for remove root guide?
jeanbubu19 said:
can u give me a link for remove root guide?
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Sorry i am also to lazy to search for someone else .
Its either in General or in the Basic sticked faqs and guides .
jje
jeanbubu19 said:
can u give me a link for remove root guide?
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for the third time, use google
I have tryed to unlock my I9300 using maually and using the voodoo app, I have noticed that when I type: *#7465625# the unlock status doesn't show up and therefore the unlock was unsuccessfull, Is this a hardware fault? Shall I return it to samsung? Anyone experienced the same problem?
I was on JJB 4.1.2 (Branded (theree))
Downgraded to (4.1.1) Branded
then 4.1.1 unbranded
Now I am on 4.0.4 (UK unbranded)
Thanks in advance for any help
cyup93 said:
I have tryed to unlock my I9300 using maually and using the voodoo app,
Does it work on your phone ?????it is a very old method .
doesn't show up and therefore the unlock was unsuccessfull, Is this a hardware f
Its not a Samsung problem if its locked its your phone vendor not Samsung
Ask your phone vendor to unlock ..
jje
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JJEgan said:
cyup93 said:
I have tryed to unlock my I9300 using maually and using the voodoo app,
Does it work on your phone ?????it is a very old method .
doesn't show up and therefore the unlock was unsuccessfull, Is this a hardware f
Its not a Samsung problem if its locked its your phone vendor not Samsung
Ask your phone vendor to unlock ..
jje
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So I can't check my unlock status because samsung has stoped/blocked this service in the S2 and S3? as I can't check the unlock status on my S2 either. But I can check the unlock status on my Galaxy Pocket
I have contact my vendor and have been toled that I would be charged £15.35 which is a lot for an unlock.
I have looked at the GalaxySim app which is for £2.50
So there is no method out there to enable me to extract the unlock code? I mean the code is somewhere in the device, because when an unlock code is typed in, the device checks if it is the correct one and it does that by comparing it with a code in one of the internal files. Please correct me if I am wrong
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cyup93 said:
JJEgan said:
So I can't check my unlock status because samsung has stoped/blocked this service in the S2 and S3? as I can't check the unlock status on my S2 either. But I can check the unlock status on my Galaxy Pocket
No idea ask Samsung .
I have contact my vendor and have been toled that I would be charged £15.35 which is a lot for an unlock.
About the going price might be tenner on a market stalI have looked at the GalaxySim app which is for £2.50
So there is no method out there to enable me to extract the unlock code?
No idea all i said is i think Voodoo does not work now .
Try Googling is what i would do UK try the money saving expert forums .
Fifteen notes saves all the hassle .
jje
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Hello Guys!
I've try to cut it short.I would like to debrand (sim unlock) my SGS3, I used a tool named GalaxSim Unlocker, but it sad
"Either your nv_data md5 file is inexistent/wron or Samsung md5 function has changed. Stopping here to prevent eventual errors."
What is it? How can I fix this? or there is other method to network unlock my phone ?
HELP ME
THANK YOU GUYS BEFORE
Best way at present is to purchase an unlocking code from your network. The previously posted free methods don't work anymore due to changes by Samsung to the efs folder.
boomboomer said:
Best way at present is to purchase an unlocking code from your network. The previously posted free methods don't work anymore due to changes by Samsung to the efs folder.
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What prices am I looking at for sim unlock?
TY
Is it possible to downgrade the rom and the modem for the one click method ?
Cost for a code varies, contact your network and a few repair ships to compare.
Yes, you could downgrade to older baseband -but only if you have a backup of your pre-MG4 efs folder and know what you're doing. Chances of bricking the phone are fair and you'll be stuck on that baseband, any upgrade will again lock the network.
That's why I said a code is currently the best option.
OK
boomboomer said:
Cost for a code varies, contact your network and a few repair ships to compare.
Yes, you could downgrade to older baseband -but only if you have a backup of your pre-MG4 efs folder and know what you're doing. Chances of bricking the phone are fair and you'll be stuck on that baseband, any upgrade will again lock the network.
That's why I said a code is currently the best option.
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I dont have any backups, but I have another Unlocked S3, is it possible to copy all the phone rom,modem etc, stuff to the locked phone ?
drastyk said:
I dont have any backups, but I have another Unlocked S3, is it possible to copy all the phone rom,modem etc, stuff to the locked phone ?
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No its not .
s
JJEgan said:
No its not .
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I have the I9300XXEMG4 rom, is it the not unlockable one ?
drastyk said:
I have the I9300XXEMG4 rom, is it the not unlockable one ?
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No, it isn't. What you proposed isn't possible and wouldn't unlock the phone.
TY
boomboomer said:
No, it isn't. What you proposed isn't possible and wouldn't unlock the phone.
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Is there will be a tool in the future what sim unlock this this rom ?
drastyk said:
Is there will be a tool in the future what sim unlock this this rom ?
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Only when we can forecast the future but that is still in development .
OK
Hope the best
Any method to unlock? I tried GalaxSim Unlock, but it doesn't work.
clone imei?
if it is, then flash pathced mk6 modem and kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48312984
I mean, my phone is locked on Orange Romania and I want to unlock it, I don't want to clone my IMEI or w/e you gave me...
Unfortunately not like that.
You will need to contact our carrier or pay to have it done.
it's possible if your rooted
How?
faddys123 said:
it's possible if your rooted
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Can you please tell an method that's working now days for rooted users? Apart from paying that is already mentioned before in this post.