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!
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Hey guys just got my s2 today.
its locked on 3G network uk
and i would like to unbrand it to the sim free unlocked version.
Which is the right firmware for me to use?
XWKE2
XEUKD1
Thank you
You'll need to get the unlock code from 3G or buy one online.
after you've unlocked it, you need to flash custom rom, ODIN should be able to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894
Debrand Guide here but the rebrand is for O2 but same steps if you have original saved 3 firmware .
jje
aachil said:
Hey guys just got my s2 today.
its locked on 3G network uk
and i would like to unbrand it to the sim free unlocked version.
Which is the right firmware for me to use?
XWKE2
XEUKD1
Thank you
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Hi try with another network sim card. I bought from 3 last week on a 24 months contract and tested with O2 sim and it works. My handset is not locked to 3. Yours may be the same. Please check. (may be 3 is not locking SGS II in the first few batches, I only guess)
Also, I flashed latest official ROM with Odin and it works. Also I rooted my phone.
Ok so what firmware is the correct sim free uk version?
Correct as in probable original KDD dependant upon build date Kies will show latest version for phones brand as of today .
Upgrade KE1 followed by KE 2 which has just been pulled waiting for KE3 .
Unbrand as post says to KDD then you can upgrade using same method when KE3 is released .
jje
im trying to find the official 3g firmware incase it goes wrong but cant seem to find it does anyone know where i can get it?
aachil said:
im trying to find the official 3g firmware incase it goes wrong but cant seem to find it does anyone know where i can get it?
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Only from a user that has it or try .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834884
jje
As mentioned earlier 3 phones may be branded, but they are not locked. I'm typing this using t-mobile sim in 3 branded phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
My 3 branded phone is also unlocked
unfortunatly my phone is locked to 3
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
Hi i bought my Mega 6.3 (i9205) in france i didn't know if it factory unlocked now i move on the philippines due to work here i found out when i plugged a philippine carrier sim the sim is detected but no signal aside of that i know that my Stock Rom is XEF(France) it is possible to flash a Philippine Region Stock ROM for i9205?
Philippines
Product Code: XTC
PDA: I9205XXUCNA3
CSC: I9205OLBCNA3
my current rom
Product Code: XEF
PDA: I9205XXUCNA2
CSC: I9205OXXCNA1
MODEM: I9205XXUCNA2
Credits to sammobile.com
If it detects your sim and displays the carrier/provider, then it should be unlocked.
If you bought it brand new, then the phone sim slot might be defective.
If you bought it used, then the previous owner might have messed up the efs.
Did you try to use it after you bought it in France? And did it work?
Be honest you bought it in the grey market HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
So is it kimstore or widget city? ))))))))))))))))))))))
You can flash any rom but obviously it would be better to flash a ph rom
I flashed an HK rom before
jk0l said:
If it detects your sim and displays the carrier/provider, then it should be unlocked.
If you bought it brand new, then the phone sim slot might be defective.
If you bought it used, then the previous owner might have messed up the efs.
Did you try to use it after you bought it in France? And did it work?
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i use france sim (bouygues telecom, orange & SFR and it works hence it supposed to be unlocked due to i use 3 different sim network in france), due to business matters here in philippines sim not supposed to be work even in Roaming Mode
poch_m said:
Be honest you bought it in the grey market HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
So is it kimstore or widget city? ))))))))))))))))))))))
You can flash any rom but obviously it would be better to flash a ph rom
I flashed an HK rom before
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lol no and i didn't know that kimstore and widget city, by the way i'm not rooted how will i supposed to flash that firmware thank you.
Hehe sorry bro, its just that all the grey market phones here are either from france or uae, these come cheaper but without a warranty.
Just look for a guide on flashing a samsung rom using odin, its easy but you have to read the instructions clearly. You dont need to be rooted.
Which telecom do you use? Globe, smart or sun?
If you want the best signal, go for globe or smart
Best internet, smart unless you stick to CBD areas then Globe
LTE capable sims are different from regular sims but cost more
Try all 3 telecoms if I were you, prepaid sims cost peanuts here anyway. They go for p40 which is less than a euro
Oh, they could have sold you an expired sim card, try another sim card
Hi all.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S3 currently locked on the T-Mobile UK (Now EE) Network.
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Model Number : GT-I9300
Android Version : 4.3
Baseband Version : I9300BVUGNB2
Kernal Version : 3.0.31-2372379 [email protected] # 1 Mon Feb 17 22:21:57 KST 2014
Build Number : JSS15J.I9300XXUGNB5
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I'm looking to unlock the sim so I can use a different carrier.
This is what I've tried so far....
I have sucessfully Rooted my phone
I have SuperSU, CWM Rom Manager, CWM Recovery, BusyBox Free.
I have tried GalaxSim Unlock and it identifies my IMEI Number and reports that Network Lock, Subset Network Lock, SP Lock, CP Lock & Data Lock are all unlocked & States that "Your Device Is Unlocked", however I'm still locked to T-Mobile.
After reading here on xda I believe this is because of the EFS v2 ???
Is there any way to SIM unlock this at the moment without going through T-Mobile?
Is there another way round this?
Can I down grade EFS? (I don't have any backups)
Happy to use a custom ROM or what ever is needed in order to do this.
Thanks for your help
Kind Regards,
Lee
337Manni said:
Hi all.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S3 currently locked on the T-Mobile UK (Now EE) Network.
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Model Number : GT-I9300
Android Version : 4.3
Baseband Version : I9300BVUGNB2
Kernal Version : 3.0.31-2372379 [email protected] # 1 Mon Feb 17 22:21:57 KST 2014
Build Number : JSS15J.I9300XXUGNB5
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I'm looking to unlock the sim so I can use a different carrier.
This is what I've tried so far....
I have sucessfully Rooted my phone
I have SuperSU, CWM Rom Manager, CWM Recovery, BusyBox Free.
I have tried GalaxSim Unlock and it identifies my IMEI Number and reports that Network Lock, Subset Network Lock, SP Lock, CP Lock & Data Lock are all unlocked & States that "Your Device Is Unlocked", however I'm still locked to T-Mobile.
After reading here on xda I believe this is because of the EFS v2 ???
Is there any way to SIM unlock this at the moment without going through T-Mobile?
Is there another way round this?
Can I down grade EFS? (I don't have any backups)
Happy to use a custom ROM or what ever is needed in order to do this.
Thanks for your help
Kind Regards,
Lee
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Not possible I'm afraid only paid code will work on 4.3 and there is no such thing as downgrade efs.But whatever you do I would recommend backing up your efs asap.
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Not possible I'm afraid only paid code will work on 4.3 and there is no such thing as downgrade efs.But whatever you do I would recommend backing up your efs asap.
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Thanks for your reply.
Whats the best way to backup my EFS? Have you a link to a how too?
If I purchase the unlock code from T-Mobile / EE and use it to unlock my carrier if I then decide to go and install a custom ROM / mess with my phone, would this affect the sim unlock? I just want to make sure that once it's unlocked thats it, forever...
Thanks again!
Ha I've just seen point 3 in your sig about EFS.
Software
I unlocked my device in these steps:
1. Download a firmware version from Sammobile of your country
2. Search a version from your country with no Branding
3. Dowload it and Odini
4. Flash through Download Mode
Worked for me..
Tkkg1994 said:
I unlocked my device in these steps:
1. Download a firmware version from Sammobile of your country
2. Search a version from your country with no Branding
3. Dowload it and Odini
4. Flash through Download Mode
Worked for me..
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Mmm.. If it was that easy everybody would be doing it perhaps you where not fully sim locked also as far as I know 4.3 can't be unlocked even Galaxy sim unlock dev say's if you are on efsv2 that it is not possible to unlock at the moment without code.
Don't know
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Mmm.. If it was that easy everybody would be doing it perhaps you where not fully sim locked also as far as I know 4.3 can't be unlocked even Galaxy sim unlock dev say's if you are on efsv2 that it is not possible to unlock at the moment without code.
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I meant my phone was locked. And after some custom ROMs and rooting, go back to stock and so on, my phone wasn't locked anymore. Maybe I've done something I didn't know anymore
So for unlocking where is a reputable place to get a code? (can I just take it to a market stall?)
I have a i9300 locked to UK Orange and I need to get it unlocked.
Responses from seasoned forum members especially appreciated!
Info:
Android version 4.3
Baseband: I9300BVUGNB2
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-2372379
[email protected]#1
Mon Feb 17 22:21:57 KST 2014
Build Number: JSS15J.19300XXUGNB5
I've purchased the unlock code form T-Mobile. Currently waiting on there upto 20 days.....
Still wish I didn't have to do this as it's just a bullying tactic to try to force you to renew a contract or go PAYG with them. I completely disagree with this type of mentality of a company.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Unlock Orange UK S3 i9300
wetfoot said:
So for unlocking where is a reputable place to get a code? (can I just take it to a market stall?)
I have a i9300 locked to UK Orange and I need to get it unlocked.
Responses from seasoned forum members especially appreciated!
Info:
Android version 4.3
Baseband: I9300BVUGNB2
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-2372379
[email protected]#1
Mon Feb 17 22:21:57 KST 2014
Build Number: JSS15J.19300XXUGNB5
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Wetfoot
I have the same issue. Built a S3 i9300 out of bits n bobs and bought just a motherboard on line, which was/is locked to Orange UK, just like you want to unlock it and am having no joy. Nothing works. Installed a stock orange rom, that didn't work either.
Did you get this sorted and how?
337Manni said:
Thanks for your reply.
Whats the best way to backup my EFS? Have you a link to a how too?
If I purchase the unlock code from T-Mobile / EE and use it to unlock my carrier if I then decide to go and install a custom ROM / mess with my phone, would this affect the sim unlock? I just want to make sure that once it's unlocked thats it, forever...
Thanks again!
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Hi,
I'm travelling to Indonesia this summer and want to use an Indonesian SIM whilst I am out there. Using GalaxSim, I can tell that my phone is network unlocked, however it says that CSC Lock is 'locked'. I live in the UK and know the CSC on my phone is BTU, as I has previously flashed with a BTU firmware.
So two questions,
a) What does CSC Lock 'locked' actually mean?
b) Will I be able to put an Indonesian SIM in with no issues?
Thanks.