Unlock S3, will this work? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
This is my first post and have a few questions about my phone. I recently rooted my s3 and flashed the siyah kernel by CWM and also flashed jkay framework. I am going to Europe for two and a half weeks and would like to unlock my phone. I have read about using the dialer to unlock the phone. But it only works on 4.1.1 and my phone is 4.1.2 so I was thinking of dual booting my phone with my current stock rom and a stock 4.1.1 and then unlocking it. I was wondering if this would work.
I have another question is there a way to tell if my bootloader is unlocked. I've researched this and eople say of the Samsung logo stays for more than a second its locked. I have also read people saying only the verzion one is locked. When my phone boots I get the siyah logo then the 3 UK boot animation then the Samsung logo glowing for about 3 secs.
I am grateful for any help. Thanks in advance.
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the bootloader is not locked on this device.

Thx do you have any idea if it would carrier unlock my device
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If you're rooted, use galaxsim unlock to sim unlock the device. Bootloader lock is completely unrelated. Its only locked on verizon phones
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I have looked at galaxsim unlock but I would prefer a free unlock method, any suggestions?
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Yes, search galaxsim unlock on xda instead of on play.
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Ok thx very much
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I am currently downloading the stock rom for my s3 based on 4.1.1 and hopefully it will work
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Why?
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Because galaxsim isn't free
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ads2996 said:
Because galaxsim isn't free
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Yes it is, if you get it from the xda thread, however be has removed it temporarily due to further testing...
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Price of unlocking via the play store us cheaper than a replacement motherboard so do test your EMMC for sds as per the "sudden death - are you covered?" Thread in general. At least make sure you're fully aware of the risks before flashing 4.1.1
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Thx I didn't know that it was only temporary
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That's what it says in the thread. No idea of timescales though
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Thx, I just found the voodoo unlock app, but I gat a "read error"
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Its all a question of taking the time to read first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876505
This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.

JJEgan said:
Its all a question of taking the time to read first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876505
This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
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i had found this thread but tried to access the file on my phone which didnt work, but i was then able to download it after i got it through my laptop. Hopefully it is now unlocked. Thanks for all your help.

I got my phone unlocked after countless hours of Web surfing and rom flashing. I used the app linked in an earlier post. Thanks to all who helped.
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ads2996 said:
I got my phone unlocked after countless hours of Web surfing and rom flashing. I used the app linked in an earlier post. Thanks to all who helped.
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Can you point me in the direction where I can find the link?
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Ok so I managed to get it unocked. At least thats what it says on my phone. But when I restart it and put another sim in. It asks me for an unlock code. I used galaxiSim unlocked. And downloaded busy box. But am a little confused what was I suppose to do with busy box?

JJEgan said:
Its all a question of taking the time to read first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876505
This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
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Use this file to unlock your phone. Busybox enables the app to unlock your phone it is used by many apps. Have you actually installed Busybox or just downloaded the app.
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Help unlock bootloader....

I bought sxs from T-mobile and unlocked it . I want to install CM on my sxs but my bootloader is locked.....and the bootloader unlock allowed says: NO
Is there any way to unlock my bootloader or flash CM on my Xperia with locked bootloader?.........I need help plz...........
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Easiest way i know
algates said:
I bought sxs from T-mobile and unlocked it . I want to install CM on my sxs but my bootloader is locked.....and the bootloader unlock allowed says: NO
Is there any way to unlock my bootloader or flash CM on my Xperia with locked bootloader?.........I need help plz...........
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unzip both attached files, run root and recover while connected to the pc and run follow instructions, then open recovery, run bat while your phone connected, you may have run it a couple of times, you will need to be rooted 1st.
I already rooted my phone and installed cwm.....I want to flash cyanogen Rom in my Xperia which bootloader unlock allowed says :No
Or any way to unlock its bootloader...
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algates said:
I already rooted my phone and installed cwm.....I want to flash cyanogen Rom in my Xperia which bootloader unlock allowed says :No
Or any way to unlock its bootloader...
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Nope! not yet anyway...
algates said:
I already rooted my phone and installed cwm.....I want to flash cyanogen Rom in my Xperia which bootloader unlock allowed says :No
Or any way to unlock its bootloader...
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I tried the same on my Xperia S but the farest thing i got is rooting without unlocking bootloader...
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Hope this problem will be solved soon for all sxs users..........
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God i hate this phone now. I also bought it in T-mobile and it has locked bootloader.. I hope that someone will find a solution for unlocking bootloaders on branded Xperias.
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android167 said:
God i hate this phone now. I also bought it in T-mobile and it has locked bootloader.. I hope that someone will find a solution for unlocking bootloaders on branded Xperias.
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Full csca certificate unlock using Sony s1 signature server is a solution apparently. Just waiting for it to come back online.
You can check the status of the server here -
http://unlock.se/
Cheers,
Lunar.
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Thanks for the information pal......I will check this from now on........
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lunarjetman1 said:
Full csca certificate unlock using Sony s1 signature server is a solution apparently. Just waiting for it to come back online.
You can check the status of the server here -
http://unlock.se/
Cheers,
Lunar.
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We will have to pay for unlock?
android167 said:
We will have to pay for unlock?
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Yep, unfortunately.
I have had it confirmed by a couple of people on here that they've done it and it works.
You have to buy credits to use the server.
Www.microunlocker.com is one site that offers the service using ezSemc software.
Cheers,
Lunar.
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Have you tried it?If you did please confirm it so I can do it too!
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DekinGBar said:
Have you tried it?If you did please confirm it so I can do it too!
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I am waiting patiently for this server to come back online. If you Google it, there are rumours it may never come back online.
Someone set a thread up here saying it worked and from that thread, someone else tried it and it worked for them.
I already gave the people money to buy credits, but they refunded me saying the server is offline for an unknown amount of time.
So no, but I'm so annoyed with it being blocked I am willing to try, and then post the results here.
I missed the server being online by a couple of days.
Cheers,
Lunar.
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Here's the message I sent to someone who claimed it worked.
kennycoder said:
Yep it did the trick. Got my status changed to "Yes" and after that just followed official Sony's guide.
Cheers,
Nikolai
lunarjetman1 said:
Hello mate,
Just wondered if you managed to change the unlocking status of the bootloader using ezsemc and getting credits.
Realised the thread in general section has been closed now.
Cheers,
Lunar
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Oh men it would be great if that server comes back again...i heard rumors too and i hope it's not true...
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android167 said:
We will have to pay for unlock?
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yes, if and when it comes back online. it was online about 3 months ago and the cost was around 60 US.
The last time the s1 server was down it took a year to come back online.
I have heard rumors that it might not come back.

Root without computer

Hi,
So I am wondering if it is possible to root the international S3 without a computer. I am running Swedish stock 4.1.1.
I am not new to android but I am new to xda. The reason I am asking is because I am currently backpacking in Australia and I need to root so I can get the latest update + fix a bunch problems.
With me I have a Asus transformer Eeepad if it helps at all wich I doubt.
Thanks in advance all you helpfull xda members.
Regards Reclused
If you have another device there is an app that can root from another phone... I'll look for it and post the link
Strange.. I have it installed but not showing anywhere for a link. Search root transmission here in the forums. You'll find it
*The Ninj-ESS*
Thank you very much. You have saved me!!
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Oh but the other devices are not rooted either :/ Any other idea's?
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Reclused said:
Thank you very much. You have saved me!!
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How would you do that, rooting one device with another rooted device and not use Odin/Mobile Odin? Can`t think of a way right now.
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Reclused said:
Oh but the other devices are not rooted either :/ Any other idea's?
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Imo impossible, you always need Odin to install SU and/or CWM. If you can run that from a tablet it is oke.
-EDIT- Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014121, but not for the international S3 atm, not supported yet.
Thanks a lot, I hope they figure it out soon for the international one.
The thing is that I want the latest update on my s3 but I can't get it OTA because it is "changed" status. So I figured I would root it and flash the latest stock version via mobile Odin. But can I root the TF101 without a computer and then use the root transmission perhaps? It has the latest version 9.2.1.27 ICS.
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Check this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1104, make sure it is for your model. I don`t have a tablet myself so can`t help you much there
Root your asus: see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366743
Oh i saw u linked the root transmission app link sorry for misunderstanding. Okay it seems I'm ****ad... :/ Thanks for all your help. Anyways.
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Use exynos abused to root, just install the apk and click root
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XeactorZ said:
Use exynos abused to root, just install the apk and click root
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Thank you very much, where would I find that or what is it called.
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XeactorZ said:
Use exynos abused to root, just install the apk and click root
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Omg it's done. I love you, you have my eternal gratitude.
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[Q] Sim lock

My sim has been unlocked for along time now with no problems until today when i tried to update cm10.1 nightly 03/01 to 03/03 along with sti's latest kernel 2.30 and i lost my sim unlock. Now using helroz's galaxy sim unlock app i can re-unlock, but ot wont stick. Every time i reboot it locks up again, and i haven't come up with a solution yet. Has anyone had this issue before? Anyone have any advice? Thanks
Install this and unlock your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
[APP] GalaxSim Unlock 1.02, JB compatible
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GalaxSim Unlock...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30541172
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Damn...got ninja'd by just a few seconds !!
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Do You know it's the same topic,?
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Yes. But i was typing my post just seconds during the time u were typing urs...of which i was unawares of that...hence u ninja'd me. See the "previous post" time stamp on my post for reference. :thumbup:
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works great
Just to let you know it worked great on my ATT I777.
A big thanks to you.
knighted4

I9300 freezes + blue led flashing

Hi
I'm having a problem with my S3. Sometimes my phone won't wakeup after night. The blue led is on and i must reinsert battery to turn on the phone. My soft is XELLA so i was thinking that's problem with sudden death won't bother me but that's not right?
Is my phone slowly dying?
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Try factory reset, if the phone boots normally after a battery pull then it isn't terminal yet.
Odp: I9300 freezes + blue led flashing
OK, i will try this. I hope that's will help.
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Still the same. Phone was send to repair and returned with new firmware
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Please can you tell me which firmware?
i am having the same issue with xella, i want to install another rom
It's I9300XXELLA with 4.1.2 android, without root or anything custom.
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Same thing happens to my phone on same XELLA 4.1.2 firmware , should be back after 20 minutes , and use the DFG method to stop the freezing , I fixed mine that way
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KayKrate said:
Same thing happens to my phone on same XELLA 4.1.2 firmware , should be back after 20 minutes , and use the DFG method to stop the freezing , I fixed mine that way
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DFG method helped me only for 3-4 days, then problem returned.
I will try again, mabe it helps for longer time.
Is there no newer "firmware" for your country? Latest firmwares that most other people have is pretty much freeze free. Since MB3 in February
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This is the latest firmware.
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rootSU said:
Is there no newer "firmware" for your country? Latest firmwares that most other people have is pretty much freeze free. Since MB3 in February
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Can u give me a freeze free version for my cf auto rooted device 4.1.2 XELLA?
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pawel.bohdal said:
This is the latest firmware.
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What country /carrier?
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KayKrate said:
Can u give me a freeze free version for my cf auto rooted device 4.1.2 XELLA?
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I don't quite know what you're asking?
If you're rooted, flashing a custom kernel like perseus or siyah should be all you require
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rootSU said:
What country /carrier?
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I don't quite know what you're asking?
If you're rooted, flashing a custom kernel like perseus or siyah should be all you require
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Well , my device has been freezing alot yesterday like 3 times and I want a freeze free firmware , The MB3 version is a leak 4.2.1 for i9300 , is it recommended to use it as my main firmware ? And perseus kernel is freeze free ?
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The fix is in the kernel so if you use perseus, you don't need to change the android build
I meant from MB1 sorry not 3.
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rootSU said:
What country /carrier?
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Poland. Without branding.
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pawel.bohdal said:
Poland. Without branding.
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MD2 has just recently come out for poland
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=XEO#firmware
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Ok. I will try install it.
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rootSU said:
The fix is in the kernel so if you use perseus, you don't need to change the android build
I meant from MB1 sorry not 3.
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I want a stock kernel , can I use a firmware from sammobile and flash it with stock recovery? And which country firmware to flash?
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I had this issue as well on rooted stock 4.1.2 ROM, I installed Android Revolution HD of same Android build (newer firmware), and never had it again. Tried also few other ROMs as well (official MIUI and ParanoidAndroid), also didn't experience this kind of freezing. Must be Firmware related, because I'm pretty sure that I was experiencing probs on XELLA firmware as well.
KayKrate said:
I want a stock kernel , can I use a firmware from sammobile and flash it with stock recovery? And which country firmware to flash?
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Why would you want the inefficient stock kernel if you're rooted?
You can flash official roms via odin
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Phone LOCKED to ATT Now WONT UNLOCK

Hi
So i flashed Siyah 4.3.3 and then instaled avatar ROM which locked my phone.
Then i restored my backup and so that i go back to my previous Aberattion ROM
Now it still asked me for unliock code so i installed Galaxy S Unlock and Unlocked my phone with it.
But after i restarted my phone it liocked again
Please help
Search the forums for galaxysim unlock.
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Red_81 said:
Search the forums for galaxysim unlock.
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Did it
But whenever i restart my phone it gets locked again
Rushaan™ said:
Did it
But whenever i restart my phone it gets locked again
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Just to make sure. You tried galaxysim unlock. It is different than galaxy s unlock. Galaxy s unlock is no longer working on Jelly Bean.
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Red_81 said:
Just to make sure. You tried galaxysim unlock. It is different than galaxy s unlock. Galaxy s unlock is no longer working on Jelly Bean.
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It is paid right ?
The one on the forum is not. Get it from the play store and you will have to pay.
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Thanks a lot
So basically the answer is this :-
Galaxy S Unlock doesnt work for JB and ICS.
You can use galaxy Sim Unlock to unlock your phone running ICS or JB
You got it
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NOTE: avatar ROM loses IMEI !!! tested on three devices.
AlmasSD said:
NOTE: avatar ROM loses IMEI !!! tested on three devices.
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What version of Avatar? I've had no imei problem with the last two updates.
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spiralout1 said:
What version of Avatar? I've had no imei problem with the last two updates.
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i wrote the old version in february! after that, there is no confidence in the avatar((

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