[Q] GT-I9300 European Sim Model - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Dear xda,
I have sgs3 i9300 from sunrise switzerland, on the box, its written: "european sim model" and "this product is only compatible with sim-card issued from a mobile operator within europe"
and its happen, i can use italian operator (3 italia) but when i inserted indonesian sim card (axis) its locked, emergency calls only, and the phone asking for "SIM network unlock PIN" or "enter network lock control key"
because i need to use this phone in indonesia,
i try with:
1. following this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176719 ; but after select [6] network lock, there are no menu again, even i already use 4.1.1 firmware.
2. some code are not working on this phone, for example *2767*3855#, *# 7465625#
3. i try to install indonesian firmware 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 but became lost my IMEI and generic IMEI appear
4. try to install swiss firmware again 4.1.2 mg4, and get back the imei, and also back to the initial conditions.
5. try to buy the unlocked code, but the code still not works
6. try to root and patched use ariza http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218428 but still unsuccessful
last conditions:
AP : I9300XXEMG4
CP : I9300XXEMG4
CSC : I9300AUTEMG2
android version : 4.1.2
baseband version: I9300XXEMG4
kernel version : 3.0.31-1314436 [email protected]#1
build number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMG4
is it sim locked? or the hardware only compatible for european?
some body, please help me, i'm really frustrated with this phone.....
thanks a lot,
Erwin

It IS SIM locked.
If you have updated to mg4, no tools can unlock.
Not sure if you can buy codes. Not really my area
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I have sgs3 i9300 from sunrise switzerland, on the box, its written: "european sim model" and "this product is only compatible with sim-card issued from a mobile operator within europe"
Dont post IMEI or SN unless you want your details stolen .
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One if locked it would be locked to sunrise / the original network .
Two baseband and csc would be different in a different country .
Suggest you hunt out a thread or forum that deals with your location for the correct firmware and modem .

JJEgan said:
I have sgs3 i9300 from sunrise switzerland, on the box, its written: "european sim model" and "this product is only compatible with sim-card issued from a mobile operator within europe"
Dont post IMEI or SN unless you want your details stolen .
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One if locked it would be locked to sunrise / the original network .
Two baseband and csc would be different in a different country .
Suggest you hunt out a thread or forum that deals with your location for the correct firmware and modem .
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oh, okay, edited already
yeah, the strange things is it seems "half" locked, because i can use another european operator sim card instead of sunrise

rootSU said:
It IS SIM locked.
If you have updated to mg4, no tools can unlock.
Not sure if you can buy codes. Not really my area
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so, i need to roll back to what firmware?
4.1.1? is it possible? since http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377731 say that once i'm on mg4, i cant roll back
because its mg4 already since i receive that s3 from sunrise
i'm sorry, since i'm newbie in android. but i want to learn much.
thanks

No you can't roll back. Theres nothing you can do - except I cannot say for sure about buying unlock codes
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rootSU said:
No you can't roll back. Theres nothing you can do - except I cannot say for sure about buying unlock codes
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dear rootSU,
or, can i upgrade to rooted mg6 rom with imei keeped?
after rooted, can i use galaxsim unlock?
and the job will be done?

r_ween said:
dear rootSU,
or, can i upgrade to rooted mg6 rom with imei keeped?
after rooted, can i use galaxsim unlock?
and the job will be done?
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No change
rootSU said:
Theres nothing you can do - except I cannot say for sure about buying unlock codes
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y
I am in exatly the same situation

drastyk said:
I am in exatly the same situation
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Read the thread read the basic faqs and guides .
See the region lock thread in General .

JJEgan said:
Read the thread read the basic faqs and guides .
See the region lock thread in General .
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thanks JJEgan, this is the case about region lock made by samsung for galaxy s3, s4, s4mini, note2 & note3 produced since end if july 2013. the update solution about this case was here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551

r_ween said:
thanks JJEgan, this is the case about region lock made by samsung for galaxy s3, s4, s4mini, note2 & note3 produced since end if july 2013. the update solution about this case was here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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And you have tryed and it worked?

r_ween said:
thanks JJEgan, this is the case about region lock made by samsung for galaxy s3, s4, s4mini, note2 & note3 produced since end if july 2013. the update solution about this case was here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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I know that's why i posted in the original thread .
But thank you for the link for the not OP

ZiDanRO said:
And you have tryed and it worked?
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just try it, but still not worked

do you have an update?
r_ween said:
just try it, but still not worked
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I just read your thread and was wondering if you have an update on your situation? Sad to hear about this.

midnite_blue said:
I just read your thread and was wondering if you have an update on your situation? Sad to hear about this.
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no, i'm still stuck.....

Didn't you used to be able to cut a section out of the sim and what identifies the sim lock in the sim no longer exists?
Well I phrase that as a question, but the answer is yes. The real question is whether that is still possible and whether it works with regional locks
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rootSU said:
Didn't you used to be able to cut a section out of the sim and what identifies the sim lock in the sim no longer exists?
Well I phrase that as a question, but the answer is yes. The real question is whether that is still possible and whether it works with regional locks
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yes, when the dialog box to enter unlock code appear, i can cancel it and there are no networks (sos call only). identification about region locks:
1. the label on the box about region lock
2. i bought the phone from switzerland, i try and it working well with switzerland sim card (i use this sim also for first activation) and also with italian sim card works fine, so it's not sim locked
3. with indonesian sim card --> no network, sos call only
4. bring it to samsung authorized dealer in jakarta, indonesia, they know about region lock but they reject the phone and say that i need to bring it back to samsung switzerland to unlock it
5. try regional lock away from @Chainfire but the app still doesn't work in my phone
until this moment there are still no solution, now the phone already rooted but still region locked......

I'm curious about the two different screens you're showing in images #3 and #4.
Did they result from different actions on your part?

midnite_blue said:
I'm curious about the two different screens you're showing in images #3 and #4.
Did they result from different actions on your part?
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pict #4: appear when i just started/turn on the phone with indonesian sim card
pict #3: appear if i dial #7465625*638*#

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[Q] ROM Custom for a SIII bought in south Korea ?

Hi everybody,
First let me Say that I am French, so excuse me in advance for my bad english...
I acquired a Samsung S3 bought in South Korea, model: SHV-E21OL/Version Android 4.0.4, LTE (and therefore compatible 3G/4G)
Back in France, I have inserted my micro SIM card sfr Telecom, perfect: internet ultra fluid 3G, incoming / outgoing calls ok, everything works except for two points:
- When I send a text message, it is written "address unknown" as the sender of the message. A bit annoying when you do not know who writes ...
- Despite a reconfiguration with services sfr telecom, no way to send / receive MMS.
I tried with another SIM card, nothing happens. But my SIM cardworks well for SMS and MMS in another phone. Then it is therefore a bug of the phone ...
You know how to fix this?
Samsung customer service pointed me to a authorized service center, but they tell me that before flashing my phone, I must sign a waiver in case of crash the phone making its use impossible and non-repairable. No thank you ...
In short, you'll have understood I am a bit stuck, and looking for a way to fix this bug.
Do you have a solution, a board, info? updates posted by Samsung France can they solve the problem? a compatible custom Rom
I am completely new to this, I read the procedures to reconfigure my phone, but the words wipe, roaming, etc. This is perfect Korean for me! :laugh:
Thanks in advance to all who will be able to help me ! :good:
try changing your message center number . it could be the problem
I have the Korean 3g model but a lot of other people have the e210l (or k/s) in different countries. I have seen some talk about text message problems, read the posts and/or maybe somebody could help you out in the Korean model thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710084
p33k said:
I have the Korean 3g model but a lot of other people have the e210l (or k/s) in different countries. I have seen some talk about text message problems, read the posts and/or maybe somebody could help you out in the Korean model thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710084
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I let a message in the topic, but nobody can help me...
Am I the first guy with a korean S III E210L in Europe ? Which ROM have people who use this mobile with their european operator ??
For now, I can't send or receive MMS, and when I receive a SMS, it is still "unknow adress" for expeditor.
If somedy has a compatible custom ROM, felle free to help me !
Thanks
jayjay95130 said:
I let a message in the topic, but nobody can help me...
Am I the first guy with a korean S III E210L in Europe ? Which ROM have people who use this mobile with their european operator ??
For now, I can't send or receive MMS, and when I receive a SMS, it is still "unknow adress" for expeditor.
If somedy has a compatible custom ROM, felle free to help me !
Thanks
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Go to p33k's link he gave.. dont panic, it's all cool lol
All you have to do is flash a custom ROM supported by Siyah and then flash the special kernel meant for your S3 which is located in p33k's link above
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
saywhatt said:
Go to p33k's link he gave.. dont panic, it's all cool lol
All you have to do is flash a custom ROM supported by Siyah and then flash the special kernel meant for your S3 which is located in p33k's link above
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Incorrect. He has e210l and I post regarding m440s. Sorry nobody has been able to help you out though.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
jay, you are not the only one. I am working for sam as their cust service officer and there is one Korean student bring to me and showed me this problem too. I am thinking that the only solution is to flash custom to it, because we took quite long trying to figure out what happens. Too bad I cant recommend this solution to the person. After you flashed, let me know whether it works. Thank you.
delta3388 said:
jay, you are not the only one. I am working for sam as their cust service officer and there is one Korean student bring to me and showed me this problem too. I am thinking that the only solution is to flash custom to it, because we took quite long trying to figure out what happens. Too bad I cant recommend this solution to the person. After you flashed, let me know whether it works. Thank you.
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You might want to try this guys rom. it is for the e210L.
[ROM][PhuocTri][SHV-E210L][XDA] ROM Base On Goodhanrry & China Rom, Fix SMS, Many Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887702

[Q] CSC change???

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

[Q] i9300 NV Data information.

After reading about how CDMA devices were able to have modified IMEI information, I was curious about the GSM variants such as mine, the i9300.
I've looked all over XDAdev and can't find information about modifying this version (which we have in the UK).
I have one which I want to manually corrupt the IMEI data on, the phone has a broken screen, but I can plug into a good screen temporarily. The phone in question is rooted but I can't remember what firmware its running, I believe it is JB (stock ROM).
Am I missing something blatently obvious or is it just not possible with the UK variant of the SGS3?
Thanks.
Modifying IMEI is illegal and as such discussion is not allowed on XDA .
jje
Modifying IMEI is illegal and as such discussion is not allowed on XDA .
jje
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[Q] Galaxy S3 Rooting and unlock

Sorry on my bad English
How I can root and unlock mentioned phone . Phone is from some Austrian network A3 ( not sure 100% ) Is there any way to unlock it? I tried unlocking from menu but some options in that menu is "dont exist" ( or what ever ) Please answer me it is urgent... Thanks
EDIT: I rooted it, Installed bysybox and GalaxSimUnlock and it says "unable to read NV data."??? Also tried with Galaxy S Unlock but program crashes.
Hey
Do you Have the correct imei number??
Sent from my Amazing Galaxy S III...!
Check imei correct. Check imei not blocked.
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I am not sure but maybe IMEI changed after rooting. how to chek is it imei correct. What to do?
Settings > about phone > status
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I see IMEI in status or by typing *#06* in phone. What next?
milosunknown said:
I see IMEI in status or by typing *#06* in phone. What next?
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Must match IMEI under the battery .
Check IMEI is not blocked as stolen phone by the networks .
Phone is not solen 100% my mother gaved to me.. EDIT i found imei under battery it is same imei as in status but when type *#06* i get ( imei number ) / 07 what mean 07 ?
milosunknown said:
Phone is not solen 100% my mother gaved to me. There is no IMEI under battery.
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In that case there is something wrong as genuine SGS3 has label under the battery with product code IMEI SN etc .
Are you sure its I9300 what does it say in settings about phone ???
JJEgan said:
In that case there is something wrong as genuine SGS3 has label under the battery with product code IMEI SN etc .
Are you sure its I9300 what does it say in settings about phone ???
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SORRY I EDITED post " Phone is not solen 100% my mother gaved to me.. EDIT i found imei under battery it is same imei as in status but when type *#06* i get ( imei number ) / 07 what mean 07 ? " Is there any hope for unlocking ???
Again check IMEI is not blocked for whatever reason .
Does the original network sim work ??
Same as my previous phone, i couldnt use it before I unlock it. When i enter my SIM card PIN number Phone ask me for SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN.
milosunknown said:
Same as my previous phone, i couldnt use it before I unlock it. When i enter my SIM card PIN number Phone ask me for SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN.
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What is firmware version?
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Android Version: 4.1.2
Build number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMH1
Baseband Version: I9300NEEMG1
Rooted.
milosunknown said:
Android Version: 4.1.2
Build number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMH1
Baseband Version: I9300NEEMG1
Rooted.
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Can only be unlocked with an unlock code
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Imposible to find key, few moths ago i unlocked S2 with some app. Can I unlock it if I change software kernel or anything else ?
No. You have EFS v2. No apps can unlock. Impossible to downgrade to EFS v1.
1 option, buy unlock code
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OK is there any free program or web site or any other way to get unlock code? Is it worth to try unlock it via NFC i read some tutorial here on xda about that way?
1 option, buy unlock code
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Free sites or free programs :? Do you know any program which can icrease sound level on headphones i had program on my S2 came when rooted phone and cant remember name now, it also supported CPU overclocking and making some changes in software which you by default cant edit...

Can be a MG4 Modem Be Unlocked by SimUnlock or another unlock method?

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I used the galaxy sim unlock tool , voodoo , and some other tools , tried to use the samsung s and II unlock code generator by patching my data.bin and the results are the same .. when i open the galaxy unlock tool it shows my phone as totally unlocked .. but when i try another carrier sim it ask me for a PIN CODE . so don't really know what to do here for free unlock my phone ..
- i have no older modem efs backup
-cannot buy a unlock code online because on my country (venezuela) the dollar currency is ilegal (yeah a cocksucker goverment here)
So have u guys any ideas for me?
No you have to buy an unlock code. Dollars aren't the only currency in the world
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