Yesterday I bought an S3 and rooted it straight away as I was trying to unlock it due to it being on EE. I couldn't do anything and downloaded Galaxsim unlock and paid for an unlock. Now everything shows as unlocked and so far I've tried orange and vodafone both work. I'm trying to get o2 to work with my S3 but it's not working and just says "Network is not registered". It also says invalid MMI when I tried something else I don't quite remember. Any help please?
This is in the UK by the way, I believe the phone is from germany though.
Did you check IMEI? *#06# Looks like you haven't got one....
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djembey said:
Did you check IMEI? *#06# Looks like you haven't got one....
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I just checked and I do still have an IMEI.
Use this metod to Unlock it, works fine on JB 4.1.1 you can try even if you have 4.1.2 installed. Downgrade to 4.1.1 if you can't see option 4 from guide.
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Xhexk said:
Yesterday I bought an S3 and rooted it straight away as I was trying to unlock it due to it being on EE. I couldn't do anything and downloaded Galaxsim unlock and paid for an unlock. Now everything shows as unlocked and so far I've tried orange and vodafone both work. I'm trying to get o2 to work with my S3 but it's not working and just says "Network is not registered". It also says invalid MMI when I tried something else I don't quite remember. Any help please?
This is in the UK by the way, I believe the phone is from germany though.
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Type the code *#7465625# or *#SIMLOCK# on the keyboard of your phone. It’ll display various lock status information of your phone. This method should work on all other Samsung Android handsets.
hit thanks :good:
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Xhexk said:
Yesterday I bought an S3 and rooted it straight away as I was trying to unlock it due to it being on EE. I couldn't do anything and downloaded Galaxsim unlock and paid for an unlock. Now everything shows as unlocked and so far I've tried orange and vodafone both work. I'm trying to get o2 to work with my S3 but it's not working and just says "Network is not registered". It also says invalid MMI when I tried something else I don't quite remember. Any help please?
This is in the UK by the way, I believe the phone is from germany though.
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if it is locked try these
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu
[1] UMTS
[1] Debug Screen
[8] Phone Control
[6] Network Lock
Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
(after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in
[6] Network Lock then choose
[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone
Don't pay high unlocking fee's on eBay! Say no to them with a big smile
hit :good: if this helpd u
Xhexk said:
Yesterday I bought an S3 and rooted it straight away as I was trying to unlock it due to it being on EE. I couldn't do anything and downloaded Galaxsim unlock and paid for an unlock. Now everything shows as unlocked and so far I've tried orange and vodafone both work. I'm trying to get o2 to work with my S3 but it's not working and just says "Network is not registered". It also says invalid MMI when I tried something else I don't quite remember. Any help please?
This is in the UK by the way, I believe the phone is from germany though.
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Did you actually enter the O2 network APN settings ???
jje
anything u can ask said:
Type the code *#7465625# or *#SIMLOCK# on the keyboard of your phone. It’ll display various lock status information of your phone. This method should work on all other Samsung Android handsets.
hit thanks :good:
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if it is locked try these
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu
[1] UMTS
[1] Debug Screen
[8] Phone Control
[6] Network Lock
Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
(after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in
[6] Network Lock then choose
[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone
Don't pay high unlocking fee's on eBay! Say no to them with a big smile
hit :good: if this helpd u
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Hello. I typed the code in you told me about, I had done it before it just says "connection problem or invalid MMI code" when I put an orange simcard in and "not registered to network" for o2. The thing UMTS method thing also wont work for me because as soon as I go on network lock it says "menu does not exist current command is 186." The apn settings are all correct.
I'm going to ask again, which version of JB are you using? 4.1.2?? If yes, you need to downgrade to 4.1.1 to use this trick
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djembey said:
I'm going to ask again, which version of JB are you using? 4.1.2?? If yes, you need to downgrade to 4.1.1 to use this trick
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Sorry man I didn't see your comment at all, yes 4.1.2, so I can't continue to use 4.1.2 or do I downgrade, use the trick then upgrade?
Yep, downgrade to 4.1.1 first, use the Trick (missing option 4 now will be there), unlock & check if works. Once completed, upgrade back to 4.1.2. This method is permanent so in future you can flash any ROM and SimLock won't be back.
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djembey said:
Yep, downgrade to 4.1.1 first, use the Trick (missing option 4 now will be there), unlock & check if works. Once completed, upgrade back to 4.1.2. This method is permanent so in future you can flash any ROM and SimLock won't be back.
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Nice I'll try that now thanks! Should I use custom rom or just the stock version?
Xhexk said:
Nice I'll try that now thanks! Should I use custom rom or just the stock version?
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It's up to you. Stock is fine. Use Odin and flash it.
ps. in future hit "Thanks" button if anyone helped you
djembey said:
It's up to you. Stock is fine. Use Odin and flash it.
ps. in future hit "Thanks" button if anyone helped you
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No problem final question, does the baseband number really matter too much? I've got an XXELL4 but I can't find one for 4.1.1. Sorry if that seems nooby it's just my first time downgrading
Here you go
Download any similar one, on the bottom of the page you can get 4.1.1
I might be wrong but I don't believe this method will work on non qualcomm devices.
Anyway, no "network unlock code" requested on boot means that your device is not sim locked anymore.
Did you check that your serial number and imei match those written on your box?
djembey said:
Here you go
Download any similar one, on the bottom of the page you can get 4.1.1
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Hey, just downgraded and everything but when I tried to do it it still showed up with the same menu error :/
Spocky: Yeah I've checked, it's the exact same IMEI.
anything u can ask said:
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu
[1] UMTS
[1] Debug Screen
[8] Phone Control
[6] Network Lock
Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
(after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in
[6] Network Lock then choose
[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone
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This doesn't work on 4.1.1??
djembey said:
This doesn't work on 4.1.1??
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Nope. Just shows the same thing it did before "MENU NOT EXIST, current command is 186"
EDIT: If curiosity is killing you guys now, the phone couldn't get unlocked. Not even when I took it to the shop; every simcard worked except o2. They simply gave me another s3 and I was happy
!!!!!
Xhexk said:
Nope. Just shows the same thing it did before "MENU NOT EXIST, current command is 186"
EDIT: If curiosity is killing you guys now, the phone couldn't get unlocked. Not even when I took it to the shop; every simcard worked except o2. They simply gave me another s3 and I was happy
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Same Problem Here . . sGs3 having 4.1.2....inside [6] NETWORK LOCK..menu hidden and giving same message..
how to unlock then ?
Moiz Khan said:
Same Problem Here . . sGs3 having 4.1.2....inside [6] NETWORK LOCK..menu hidden and giving same message..
how to unlock then ?
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Exactly same problem with JB 4.1.2
I fear if I downgrade I can lost the IMEI, happend some trouble with IMEI with the guy who try to unlock before phone comes to me.
The GalaxSim Unlock shows that the phone is unlock and all ok, but still recieve the "not registered in network" error message with any sim that´s not from the seller company
¿Any ideas for unlock in JB 4.1.2?
Thanks
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Hi all,
First of all, I want to say thanks for all the help and knowledge I've found on this website - it's amazing.
I've come to you because my sister bought an i5500 from a girl who was on the Telus network in Canada. My sister is on SaskTel, and I believed I would be able to unlock it after looking at xda-dev for some time. After several hours of rooting and attempting unlock, I finally got the BML5 file and opened it in hex editor. After several more hours, I managed to locate my SIM unlock code - 01234567 (Which I find odd, by the way).
Anyway, my sister has since gotten a SIM card from SaskTel and when we insert it, no SIM code prompt appears. I then tried it with my Fido card, and it did the exact same thing - the phone acts as though there isn't any SIM card in. It does, however, state that there's no signal.
Does this mean that the phone is already unlocked? If it is unlocked, I don't know how it happened - the girl that originally owned the phone never hacked the phone or anything. If it is unlocked, why won't my Fido SIM card, or my sister's SaskTel SIM card work?
The other issue I've been having is that the phone will suddenly turn off every 5 or 10 minutes. Could it have happened when I rooted the phone? I used SuperOneClick to do it, then command prompt to pull the img file to my laptop. Did I partially brick it?
Thank you so much for any help you guys can give me; I'd like to think of myself as fairly technically apt, but at the moment, I'm completely at a loss as to how to fix this.
Again, thanks.
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EDIT: Found some new info: Whenever the phone restarts, the date, time, and time zone are all reset back to standard. Does this mean that the battery is shot? The phone is less than a year old...
useful thread
Well I don't know about the rebooting, but what I recommend you read this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548
specially the last part, which states:
Most custom roms that tries to remove blur break the subsidy lock interface (sim unlock screen doesn't show on them). If you flash other rom and subsidy unlock screen doesn't pop when you insert foreign sim, you will need to flash back stock ROM in order to unlock. So the easyest way for those of you running a Custom ROM, just do a nandroid backup using CWM, flash Stock ROM, unlock your phone then restore your backup.
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Code:
• Useful Codes
Quote:
*#7465625# - Dial code to check if phone it's network locked.
#7465625*638*UNLOCK-CODE# - Replace UNLOCK-CODE with your 8 digits number, then dial. Phone might reboot.
Code:
If you have reached the end of the tutorial and you wasn't able to obtain the unlock code( find numbers like 00000000 / 11111111 ), then it means that your phone it's "Hard Locked" or doesn't have the unlock code provided with the phone. I don't know any solution until now for this problem. For most of the people here, this works flawlessly, for some doesn't work.
maruc50 said:
Well I don't know about the rebooting, but what I recommend you read this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548
specially the last part, which states:
Code:
• Useful Codes
Quote:
*#7465625# - Dial code to check if phone it's network locked.
#7465625*638*UNLOCK-CODE# - Replace UNLOCK-CODE with your 8 digits number, then dial. Phone might reboot.
Code:
If you have reached the end of the tutorial and you wasn't able to obtain the unlock code( find numbers like 00000000 / 11111111 ), then it means that your phone it's "Hard Locked" or doesn't have the unlock code provided with the phone. I don't know any solution until now for this problem. For most of the people here, this works flawlessly, for some doesn't work.
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Thanks for this. I used that link to root and get the code for the phone, but now I'm confused with the lack of PIN unlocking screen. Does that mean that I'm going to have to backup/flash with stock ROM? I'm totally fine with flashing it back to stock if it's not, in fact, I've looked for a stock ROM in case that was the issue. Since it's a Canadian model though, (GT-I5500M) I can't find any. There's a list somewhere on XDA with all the I5500 ROMs, but it says that there aren't any from Canada. Options? Ideas?
Thanks again for the help.
Anyone with any other ideas? Right now I'm trying to decide whether or not we should just sell the phone and get a new one, so any advice/help would be appreciated so much.
Did you check on samfirmware.com?
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Did you check on samfirmware.com?
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Thanks, I did, but there isn't anything for Canada on there. A new problem just cropped up: the WiFi won't turn on. So, even if I wanted to flash it with an official firmware, I don't think I could - I have to use the market to download an app to flash, right?
U can use Odin..
If I Have Helped You,Hit Thanks..
Here is the link for ur Canadian baseband .
http://madteam.co/forum/index.php?topic=797.0
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ddamani9 said:
Here is the link for ur Canadian baseband .
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Thanks, but even under the Canada/USA heading it says that he's missing the Canadian/American baseband. So... still no luck.
Sry cant help you now..or else Change ur baseband..
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Sry cant help you now..or else Change ur baseband..
Sent From Nokia 1100 Using Touch screen..!
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Alright, thanks. If I change my baseband to another version, does that mean that the phone won't work in Canada anymore?
hi, i have a:
GT-I9300
AP: I9300XXEMB1
CP: I9300XXEMB1
CSC: I9300XAEMB1
I cannot get any service, whenever i attempt to send a text/make a call i get 'not registered on network' and 'emergency calls only' is constantly shown in the notification bar. (i have searched these forums, and tried everything i could find)
My IMEI and s/n are fine. (same as the box/under battery)
the phone was locked to orange, now unlocked (i think), even when i use an orange sim card i have the problems above (let alone with my giffgaff sim i want to use), both sim cards work in other phones.
i have tried reflashing stock rom/different modems
i have tried ariza's patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32711954
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
Now is there something painfully obviously i have forgotten to try or is there a fault? :silly:
thank you
natty808 said:
hi, i have a:
GT-I9300
AP: I9300XXEMB1
CP: I9300XXEMB1
CSC: I9300XAEMB1
I cannot get any service, whenever i attempt to send a text/make a call i get 'not registered on network' and 'emergency calls only' is constantly shown in the notification bar. (i have searched these forums, and tried everything i could find)
My IMEI and s/n are fine. (same as the box/under battery)
the phone was locked to orange, now unlocked (i think), even when i use an orange sim card i have the problems above (let alone with my giffgaff sim i want to use), both sim cards work in other phones.
i have tried reflashing stock rom/different modems
i have tried ariza's patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32711954
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
Now is there something painfully obviously i have forgotten to try or is there a fault? :silly:
thank you
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Is aeroplane mode on?
Have you tried doing factory reset after flashing new Rom with odin?
Drew071
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drew071 said:
Is aeroplane mode on?
Have you tried doing factory reset after flashing new Rom with odin?
Drew071
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aeroplane mode if off, i have tried doing a factory reset after flashing..still nothing
thanks for the reply
natty808 said:
aeroplane mode if off, i have tried doing a factory reset after flashing..still nothing
thanks for the reply
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Do you have completely stock handset? Custom recovery or rom?
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How did you sim unlock it and did it definitely work before unlocking it?
Drew071
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drew071 said:
Do you have completely stock handset? Custom recovery or rom?
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stock jellybean 4.1.2, clockwordmod recovery 6.0.1.2
i tried to unlock using GalaxSim Unlock. Before i 'unlocked' and put in my giffgaff sim phone asked for network unlock code, after i 'unlocked' i was no longer asked for unlock code so i assumed it had worked.
i cannot actually be 100% sure it worked before unlocking as i brought the phone second hand. do u think ive been had ?
This may be a really stupid question but are you putting the sim in the right way round?
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natty808 said:
stock jellybean 4.1.2, clockwordmod recovery 6.0.1.2
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Did you install new roms with odin or cwm?
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drew071 said:
This may be a really stupid question but are you putting the sim in the right way round?
Drew071
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Did you install new roms with odin or cwm?
Drew071
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i tried to unlock using GalaxSim Unlock. Before i 'unlocked' and put in my giffgaff sim phone asked for network unlock code, after i 'unlocked' i was no longer asked for unlock code so i assumed it had worked.
i cannot actually be 100% sure it worked before unlocking as i brought the phone second hand. do u think ive been had ?
sim definitely in the right way tried flashing new rom with odin (Stock) and installing through cwm
natty808 said:
i tried to unlock using GalaxSim Unlock. Before i 'unlocked' and put in my giffgaff sim phone asked for network unlock code, after i 'unlocked' i was no longer asked for unlock code so i assumed it had worked.
i cannot actually be 100% sure it worked before unlocking as i brought the phone second hand. do u think ive been had ?
sim definitely in the right way tried flashing new rom with odin (Stock) and installing through cwm
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I reckon it's possible. If it's been registered to an insurance company as stolen then you won't get signal in the uk on any network.
Download stock jb firmware from sammobile.
Go to cwm and format system, data and cache. Then go to facrory data wipe.
Then reboot to download mode.
Use odin to flash rom. When it reboots watch it and make sure it applies the csc wirhout failing.
Put the orange sim in and make sure it gets a network.
If it doesnt there is a possibikty u have been had. You could phone orange and ask them if the imei is registered as stolen.
Drew071
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drew071 said:
I reckon it's possible. If it's been registered to an insurance company as stolen then you get signal in the uk on any network.
Download stock jb firmware from sammobile.
Go to cwm and format system, data and cache. Then go to facrory data wipe.
Then reboot to download mode.
Use odin to flash rom. When it reboots watch it and make sure it applies the csc wirhout failing.
Put the orange sim in and make sure it gets a network.
If it doesnt there is a possibikty u have been had. You could phone orange and ask them if the imei is registered as stolen.
Drew071
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I did literally everything above just before i posted this thread, the phone is reading the sims and recognizing the networks but thats about it.
I'll give orange a call tomorrow, in a way im hoping the IMEI is blocked because it getting frustrating now.
Funny thing is, the reason i brought this phone is the S3 i had before had the same problem, i found out the previous owner had it on contract (sold it to me), upgraded and thus the handset was blocked after the upgrade. I guess i just refuse to believe ive fallen for the same thing twice
natty808 said:
I did literally everything above just before i posted this thread, the phone is reading the sims and recognizing the networks but thats about it.
I'll give orange a call tomorrow, in a way im hoping the IMEI is blocked because it getting frustrating now.
Funny thing is, the reason i brought this phone is the S3 i had before had the same problem, i found out the previous owner had it on contract (sold it to me), upgraded and thus the handset was blocked after the upgrade. I guess i just refuse to believe ive fallen for the same thing twice
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Networks shouldn't block the phone because of an upgrade. Orange are still open now. I would give them a call.
I can't see it being anything else when your imei is in tact.
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drew071 said:
Networks shouldn't block the phone because of an upgrade. Orange are still open now. I would give them a call.
I can't see it being anything else when your imei is in tact.
Drew071
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Well thats the excuse the seller gave me anyway, that the phone was blocked because they upgraded.
Orange are 'experiencing technical faults, so there is a high wait time', i'll call tomorrow
thanks for your assistance kind sir :good:
natty808 said:
Well thats the excuse the seller gave me anyway, that the phone was blocked because they upgraded.
Orange are 'experiencing technical faults, so there is a high wait time', i'll call tomorrow
thanks for your assistance kind sir :good:
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No problem. Let me know how you get on.
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natty808 said:
Well thats the excuse the seller gave me anyway, that the phone was blocked because they upgraded.
Orange are 'experiencing technical faults, so there is a high wait time', i'll call tomorrow
thanks for your assistance kind sir :good:
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When a phone is upgraded the old phone will still work it is only the old sim that is blocked, a phone is blocked if it is reported lost or stolen.
Have you checked the APN under Settings > More Settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names to make sure the correct one is indicated for your sim card. If you are on Orange and o2's APN is ticked it wont work for example..
natty808 said:
hi, i have a:
GT-I9300
AP: I9300XXEMB1
CP: I9300XXEMB1
CSC: I9300XAEMB1
I cannot get any service, whenever i attempt to send a text/make a call i get 'not registered on network' and 'emergency calls only' is constantly shown in the notification bar. (i have searched these forums, and tried everything i could find)
My IMEI and s/n are fine. (same as the box/under battery)
the phone was locked to orange, now unlocked (i think), even when i use an orange sim card i have the problems above (let alone with my giffgaff sim i want to use), both sim cards work in other phones.
i have tried reflashing stock rom/different modems
i have tried ariza's patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32711954
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
Now is there something painfully obviously i have forgotten to try or is there a fault? :silly:
thank you
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Try reflashing a radio from sammobile.com/firmware via Odin. That helped me as I had the same problem. (Only I live in Germany and I'm on the network of the German Telekom.).
If that doesn't work, try resetting your flash counter, going back to stock (And here it comes!) and "Upgrading" via Kies. I've seen some cases where that worked.
Hope I could help!
Lg
Edit: And try logging onto your carriers (Orange's) network.
Bought an I9300 s3 on eBay is locked to O2
Vodafone sim
Spoke to O2 no help at all. Call 202?
Doesn't make calls.
I've got an efs backup but from the 4.1.2 current stock.
Seems this won't downgrade to 4.1.1
Odined the stock 4.1.1 no joy. Won't boot.
Cwm an old miui 4.1.1 also no boot.
Odin back to stock unbranded 4.1.2 boots fine. Rooted cwm triangle away. Fine.
Whos is this phone? Apparently not mine.
How to down grade please?
Any help gratefully appreciated.
Super wipe after flashing rom helps.
Downgrade to 4.1.1 probably won't have SDS fix so may kill your phone.
If it doesn't make calls with O2 sim then IMEI may be blocked. It won't make calls on Vodafone, because it's locked to O2.
You have to factory reset if it wont boot.
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So you're saying after cwm the 4.1.1 I should full wipe.
Then the business.
Then flash a safe kernel before upgrading back.
If I just odin the 4.1.2 stock back over surely the brick bug won't activate?
Flash 4.1.1, full wipe. Do your unlocking, flash 4.1.2
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This went badly wrong.
Flashed stock region correct. 4.1.1
Flashed chainfire cwm root.
To allow wipe
Booted fine.
The fix as follows doesn't work as the final menu still not available.
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#Main Menu[1] UMTS*[1] Debug Screen*[8] Phone Control*[6] Network Lock*Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF*(after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in*[6] Network Lock then choose*[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone
Even though I didn't execute anything as that menu option isn't there something bad happened.
I installed galaxsimunlock from the play store.
It now says invalid imei.
Glad I backed that up.
Still locked.
The saga continues
I would try an O2 sim before anything to see if the phone actually works or not .
Blocked phone are blocked via IMEI and require the blocking network to remove the block .
Report phone stolen network block IMEI get new phone sell the now blocked phone is fairly typical .
jje
If I buy an unlock code on the Web or at a store will it sort of the blocking from the network?
Don't know anyone with a micro sim on O2.
Thanks for your times
Edit.
I flashed back to 4.1.2 its ok. The baseband doesn't get replaced on downgrade and isn't understood by the older software. There is a post somewhere here about it.
This is what causes the odd error messages in that unlock app. Currently says can't read nv
Unlock code will do nothing if the IMEI is blocked, the phone is useless.
Take it to a phone store, for a small fee they will tell you if it is locked or blocked.
quatzar said:
If I buy an unlock code on the Web or at a store will it sort of the blocking from the network?
Don't know anyone with a micro sim on O2.
Thanks for your times
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Are you now saying the phone is blocked ???
If so return to the seller / Ebay .
Unlock code will not remove blocked IMEI .
Usual reason for a block is phone is stolen
jje
JJEgan said:
Are you now saying the phone is blocked ???
If so return to the seller / Ebay .
Unlock code will not remove blocked IMEI .
Usual reason for a block is phone is stolen
jje
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I agree if it turns out to be blocked I will. It was PayPal so he must be verified.
But I still don't know anyone with a micro sim. Shame they're not all the same size now.
I was just checking ahead of time. I don't want to pay £15 for a code and it not work.
I work weekends so I'll have to wait until Monday.
Thanks everyone you're being very helpful. Much appreciated.
Good news everybody!
We've got a delivery to...
- found someone with an O2 micro sim.
Works fine on O2.
Seems I'll have to go pay for a code online or in one of those seedy little shops.
Seems a shame. As I can alter my /efs backup and presumably restore it back.
If only I knew which file/s to change.
It's not the most obvious one that contains only three letters O2U
Unless galaxsimunlock doesn't restore properly.
Galaxsim unlock is fine. But you have to pay now because he removed the beta / free apk from his xda thread
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rootSU said:
Galaxsim unlock is fine. But you have to pay now because he removed the beta / free apk from his xda thread
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I agree galaxsim unlock would be great. But as it now flashes a red bar
"Unable to read nv data"
And offers no option to unlock or pay. Cos it says in the help that it doesnt know it can unlock the phone.
I'll have to wait for an upgrade.
Hi Guys!
Does any of you know how to sim unlock the specified phone? (GT-S7275R)
Do i need to root the device? Which is the best rooting program/method?
Or i just need a code to sim unlock the phone?
If someone can help me i would be very happy
Thanks!
Molnardani84 said:
Hi Guys!
Does any of you know how to sim unlock the specified phone? (GT-S7275R)
Do i need to root the device? Which is the best rooting program/method?
Or i just need a code to sim unlock the phone?
If someone can help me i would be very happy
Thanks!
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Sim unlock usually don't matter which phone its in.
The SIM only is locked.
Try using the wrong password untill it requests for PUK code, then get your PUK code handy.
Usually sim providers can give you your PUK code.
UNLESS YOU STOLE IT
Then you're a nigga**** !
XD
JK
Let me know if it helps.
Tre91 said:
Sim unlock usually don't matter which phone its in.
The SIM only is locked.
Try using the wrong password untill it requests for PUK code, then get your PUK code handy.
Usually sim providers can give you your PUK code.
UNLESS YOU STOLE IT
Then you're a nigga**** !
XD
JK
Let me know if it helps.
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I want to use my phone with a vodafone SIM, but the phone is locked to T-Mobile.
Of course i know the PUK code I did not stole the phone or the SIM card
With this method I can use the phone with my Vodafone SIM?
The phone is rooted by the way.
When I enter my PIN code for the SIM, the phone asks for the network unlock code. That is my problem. And I can't use it with my Vodafone SIM card
Any solution for this?
Molnardani84 said:
I want to use my phone with a vodafone SIM, but the phone is locked to T-Mobile.
Of course i know the PUK code I did not stole the phone or the SIM card
With this method I can use the phone with my Vodafone SIM?
The phone is rooted by the way.
When I enter my PIN code for the SIM, the phone asks for the network unlock code. That is my problem. And I can't use it with my Vodafone SIM card
Any solution for this?
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Maybe ?
I can only think of re-formatting the phones firmware.
Know how to use odin and flash a new firmware ?
Tre91 said:
Maybe ?
I can only think of re-formatting the phones firmware.
Know how to use odin and flash a new firmware ?
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I have odin, but if you can send me instructions how to do what you just wrote that would be very nice of you
Do i have to download n original firmware? And flash via odin? Or how? I am very curious abou it
Thanks
Molnardani84 said:
I have odin, but if you can send me instructions how to do what you just wrote that would be very nice of you
Do i have to download n original firmware? And flash via odin? Or how? I am very curious abou it
Thanks
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No worries mate.
So first to download is the original firmware.
Go here -> http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/GT-S7275R.html
Choose based on country+mobile.
Hover the mouse over the words and it will show the country name if you're unsure.
So for example im in Malaysia and the latest firmware is XME, S7275RXXUANA3.
Once downloaded, the file is a single file. Extact it and you'll get an md5 file.
Use whatever odin version u have. I used odin 3.07
And select 'PDA' only. Then go to the downloaded file.
Proceed with flashing. Click start and wait for the phone to be installed.
Once install, phone should be brand new.
If phone stuck at boot screen, enter recovery and wipe cache and partition.
Let me know how it goes. !
Tre91 said:
No worries mate.
So first to download is the original firmware.
Go here -> http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/GT-S7275R.html
Choose based on country+mobile.
Hover the mouse over the words and it will show the country name if you're unsure.
So for example im in Malaysia and the latest firmware is XME, S7275RXXUANA3.
Once downloaded, the file is a single file. Extact it and you'll get an md5 file.
Use whatever odin version u have. I used odin 3.07
And select 'PDA' only. Then go to the downloaded file.
Proceed with flashing. Click start and wait for the phone to be installed.
Once install, phone should be brand new.
If phone stuck at boot screen, enter recovery and wipe cache and partition.
Let me know how it goes. !
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And if I do this, my phone will be SIM unlocked? How the recovery comes tom my phone? i only just rooted my phone, but on other orum I read that there is no CWM for the phone.
Molnardani84 said:
And if I do this, my phone will be SIM unlocked? How the recovery comes tom my phone? i only just rooted my phone, but on other orum I read that there is no CWM for the phone.
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I cannot confirm if the phone will be unlocked. But its worth a try.
But many websites charge you to get it unlocked and im not sure if there's a cheaper method.
But i can confirm that there is no CWM recovery for our phone yet.
Its the normal samsung official recovery i was speaking of.
Turn off phone, press 3 buttons at once (On/off button + home button + volume up button) .
Tre91 said:
I cannot confirm if the phone will be unlocked. But its worth a try.
But many websites charge you to get it unlocked and im not sure if there's a cheaper method.
But i can confirm that there is no CWM recovery for our phone yet.
Its the normal samsung official recovery i was speaking of.
Turn off phone, press 3 buttons at once (On/off button + home button + volume up button) .
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Okay, i will give it a try, but i think it won't work
I'm looking for a cheap method, i like to tinker with my phone
Is there an official Ace 3 forum?
Molnardani84 said:
Okay, i will give it a try, but i think it won't work
I'm looking for a cheap method, i like to tinker with my phone
Is there an official Ace 3 forum?
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There are plenty of forums but there's no specific Ace 3 forum yet :/
Oh and i think you should really give it a try.
So i can confirm if it really works
Tre91 said:
There are plenty of forums but there's no specific Ace 3 forum yet :/
Oh and i think you should really give it a try.
So i can confirm if it really works
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I upgraded the firmware, but the only thing that happened is i don't get the T-mobile logo at startup. The phone still locked to t-mobil
Molnardani84 said:
I upgraded the firmware, but the only thing that happened is i don't get the T-mobile logo at startup. The phone still locked to t-mobil
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Where do you live ?
And what line do you wanna use the phone with ?
Lemme see if i can get that particular firmware.
Tre91 said:
Where do you live ?
And what line do you wanna use the phone with ?
Lemme see if i can get that particular firmware.
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I live in Hungary, and I want use it with a vodafone Sim card. I upgraded the firmware, but firmware update doesn't remove sim lock.
Molnardani84 said:
I live in Hungary, and I want use it with a vodafone Sim card. I upgraded the firmware, but firmware update doesn't remove sim lock.
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Did you download the Hungary - S7275RXXUAML1 ?
Not Hungary (Telenor) - S7275RXXUAML1 ..
Tre91 said:
Did you download the Hungary - S7275RXXUAML1 ?
Not Hungary (Telenor) - S7275RXXUAML1 ..
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Yes, and the phone works, when it boots, i don't get the t-mobile logo any mor fortunately. But the sim is locked
Molnardani84 said:
Yes, and the phone works, when it boots, i don't get the t-mobile logo any mor fortunately. But the sim is locked
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Awww that sucks.
Well buddy - > http://unlock.canadagsm.ca/samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-III-network-unlock-code/
Thats what i got after google search.
If this doesnt work, its time to take it to the shop :3
downgrade gt s7275r
I don't really know where to look but im finding it hard to find hard to find firmware for gt s7275r im currently running xxuanb2 rooted - android vers: 4.2.2 with cwm recovery, but I was wondering is there any way possible I could downgrade to 4.2.1??. ive tried looking everywhere but no success and woud really appreciate some help in this matter , and point me the right way on xda so I know where to post for advice as im a noobie on this foruim.
Molnardani84 said:
Does any of you know how to sim unlock the specified phone? (GT-S7275R)
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Use ChimeraTool. It supports.
Hi - those firmware links are now dead (not the website, but the download links within that). Any alternative locations? Thanks, Geoff
Note: Flashing different firmware will NOT unlock a phone that is locked to a particular service providers sim you will need to get the unlock code from your provider or from one of the online services.
There are several online providers that can unlock GT-S7275 series phones online. The best ones will use a client software package that you download and install on your computer. You then need to pay them for the unlock before you can unlock the phone. Part of the process is changing your phone to Diag mode by setting the USB to DM+MODEM+ADB this is done by dialing *#0808# however on some S7275 Phones like the Telstra Australia GT-S7275Y dialing this code will not access the needed menu however it can still be accessed.
For Telstra Australia GT-S7275Y and similar phones you need to open the stock calculator app and type (+30012012732+ (note that the ( and the + signs must be typed) this will then open the Factory Mode dialler you can then type *#0808# and the menu will appear.
Don't forget to put your phone back to MTP+ADB (the default setting after unlocking).
Well I got ahold of my 5th note 3 and nobody has the best step on how to unlock it on android 5.0 OC5 without downgrading back 4.2 so i will be posting it
Step 1:
Root it using it CF-Auto-root
https://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Step 2:
Get ahold of iDone's GTv3.1.5.apk & GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk Install them and do the update but dont press unlock yet
Step 3 :
Downgrade the modem back M13 or Mj4 (i will double check but i have the link for the one i used )
https://mega.nz/#!mg5nVZiD
I think it was m13 plus my phone says it sooo lol
Step 4 :
After downgrading the modem back to m13 you can now go to idone gt app and press (SIM UICC Unlock) after that restart the phone (now the phone is internationally unlock)
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success". Reboot the device then its domestically unlock
P.S. if you are you are using a International sim the us in order for it to roam you would have to do this step
Im also not responsible for any damage done to your device :good:
on step 3, the link prompts to insert decryption key
Unlocking Procedure
I'm new to unlocking and wanted to know if it's possible for you to add a bit more detail to this unlock procedure?
Thanks
Mitch
Note 3 unlock on domestic network
AndroidKing said:
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
:good:
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By domestic unlock do u mean it will work on t mobile?
Wow, this works perfectly. Running on AT&T.
Thanks : )
AndroidKing said:
Well I got ahold of my 5th note 3 and nobody has the best step on how to unlock it on android 5.0 OC5 without downgrading back 4.2 so i will be posting it
Step 1:
Root it using it CF-Auto-root
https://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Step 2:
Get ahold of iDone's GTv3.1.5.apk & GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk Install them and do the update but dont press unlock yet
Step 3 :
Downgrade the modem back M13 or Mj4 (i will double check but i have the link for the one i used )
https://mega.nz/#!mg5nVZiD
I think it was m13 plus my phone says it sooo lol
Step 4 :
After downgrading the modem back to m13 you can now go to idone gt app and press (SIM UICC Unlock) after that restart the phone (now the phone is internationally unlock)
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success". Reboot the device then its domestically unlock
P.S. if you are you are using a International sim the us in order for it to roam you would have to do this step
Im also not responsible for any damage done to your device :good:
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What is the "Enter decryption key" that we need for Step 3?
IT WORKS!!!
I was getting 3G and H+ on my N900P and I couldn't have been more happy. Alright, so I've uploaded a zip file with everything you need.
Here's the link to the zip file on my Google Drive: http://bit.ly/1oZDO9t
Edit: The modem is version MI3 (That's emm eye three). Also, after you apply the GCF settings and reboot, you need to change your mobile networks settings from CDMA/LTE to GSM/UMTS for the new SIM card to be recognized. Enjoy!
BlockOfDynamite said:
IT WORKS!!!
I was getting 3G and H+ on my N900P and I couldn't have been more happy. Alright, so I've uploaded a zip file with everything you need.
Here's the link to the zip file on my Google Drive: link removed
Edit: The modem is version MI3 (That's emm eye three). Also, after you apply the GCF settings and reboot, you need to change your mobile networks settings from CDMA/LTE to GSM/UMTS for the new SIM card to be recognized. Enjoy!
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I tried to download the zip file from the link provided and received a binary file.
JeopardyRage said:
I tried to download the zip file from the link provided and received a binary file.
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What do you mean you received a binary file? What was the extension on the file you got? It should be a .zip file. If it's not, you'll have to redownload it.
BlockOfDynamite said:
What do you mean you received a binary file? What was the extension on the file you got? It should be a .zip file. If it's not, you'll have to redownload it.
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Download in browser, got that trying to download with Google drive.
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rbeavers said:
Download in browser, got that trying to download with Google drive.
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It should look like this in your browser. Make sure you click the download button on the top. If it comes out as anything but .zip, then try a different browser.
toolsoldier said:
on step 3, the link prompts to insert decryption key
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https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B5gwgS8Wzjj1QzFuaXF0WFNnenc&export=download
It didn't work
I went through the process but when I click the sim UICC unlock a new notification pops up asking, network unlock asking for control key
MI3 Modem needed
Daniel Owusu said:
I went through the process but when I click the sim UICC unlock a new notification pops up asking, network unlock asking for control key
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I had same problem at first, I didn't go back to modem MI3 from OK2, after it worked perfectly.
it didn't work
My sprint note 3 uicc now shows that the phone is unlocked but there is a red X on the network signal bar. How can I get rid of this to make my phone work? Please help
My network is blocked and IMEI certi shows failed
I have been able to unlock the phone but when I checked on the service mode, I realized the network is blocked and the IMEI certi shows failed.
This has caused the network signal bar to show a red X. Though unlocked, there is no signal showing. Any help please
AndroidKing said:
Well I got ahold of my 5th note 3 and nobody has the best step on how to unlock it on android 5.0 OC5 without downgrading back 4.2 so i will be posting it
Step 1:
Root it using it CF-Auto-root
https://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Step 2:
Get ahold of iDone's GTv3.1.5.apk & GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk Install them and do the update but dont press unlock yet
Step 3 :
Downgrade the modem back M13 or Mj4 (i will double check but i have the link for the one i used )
https://mega.nz/#!mg5nVZiD
I think it was m13 plus my phone says it sooo lol
Step 4 :
After downgrading the modem back to m13 you can now go to idone gt app and press (SIM UICC Unlock) after that restart the phone (now the phone is internationally unlock)
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success". Reboot the device then its domestically unlock
P.S. if you are you are using a International sim the us in order for it to roam you would have to do this step
Im also not responsible for any damage done to your device :good:
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Better solution here. Just tryin to help http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/how-to-t-mobile-gsm-true-4g-lte-unlock-t3448000
johnb4200 said:
Better solution here. Just tryin to help http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/how-to-t-mobile-gsm-true-4g-lte-unlock-t3448000
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No LTE, don't know about sim unlock.
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rbeavers said:
No LTE, don't know about sim unlock.
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Hey rbeavers what do you mean don't know about sim unlock did you urself try my method and now running a tmobile sim on a tmobile rom on your exsprint note I also pm you my personal phone number to assist u in getting your lte going should be a cinch since you got 4g up already
johnb4200 said:
Hey rbeavers what do you mean don't know about sim unlock did you urself try my method and now running a tmobile sim on a tmobile rom on your exsprint note I also pm you my personal phone number to assist u in getting your lte going should be a cinch since you got 4g up already
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As I said, in your thread, I was unlocked all ready.
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