Hi All,
I'm hoping you can help.
I'm trying to get my Galasy S3 unlocked for GiffGaff in the UK.
I've tried all the dial pad service codes and nothing seems to work. I see Current Code 186, instead of what the guides show.
I've also flashed a few different ROMS in the hope the code would work, but nothing.
Is there a way to unlock this device now?
I used to be on Orange and am currently running an O2 based ROM version: 4.1.2
Many thanks in advance.
Logicalstep
If it runs on O2 it will run on Giffgaff as Giffgaff uses O2 .
Is your phone actually locked and to what network .
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Hi all may i beg a bit of advice regarding my locked SGS2
I bought a SGS2 off ebay that was ment to be O2 locked. I am on O2 currently and coming off a modded HTC HD2. Anyway I have rooted the galaxy s2 with lite'ning mod v1.2 which is all good.
The problem is that the phone is stuck in the EDGE network for I assume o2. It was like this before on the stock ROM. I have played with all the settings, turning data on etc but am unable to get a 3g connection where my old HD2 got one with ease.
When connecting to keis 2 the firmware version comes up as PDA:KE7HONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1 (CPW)
Does this mean the phone is locked to the carphone warehouse and not O2?
When i run chainfire's sim unlock app it is v quick and gives a code of multiple 00000s then nothing. I am stuck on EDGE until I can sort this. I am nervous about trying the code again regarding the warnings! Any help very much appreciated
jb14 said:
Hi all may i beg a bit of advice regarding my locked SGS2
When connecting to keis 2 the firmware version comes up as PDA:KE7HONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1 (CPW)
Does this mean the phone is locked to the carphone warehouse and not O2?
No it means its using the CPW CSC which has O2 network in it .
You can always try the O2 settings entered manually .
jje
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aargh I'm a fool! Thanks for your reply JJEgan but i've fixed it with the obvious step i forgot to do - factory reset! allowed O2 settings to be recognised.
All good now.
Mods pls feel free to delete this post.
Thanks
So this weird thing happened to my Bouygues Telecom Samsung S3... today I just updated it to version Android 4.0.4 and it now asks for a code to allow the use of my current SIM even though prior to updating I was using the same SIM with no problems. The idea is that my phone is now locked to Bouygues Telecom even though it was not before. If anyone could advise me how to get my phone unlocked again it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! =)
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Morning all,
I have had my Tmobile supplied S2 for 18 months and need to move to orange so that I can have UMA running on my S2, I have no signal at all here at home and my other blackberry works perfectly fine over UMA.
I have asked Tmobile for a Pac code which is now registered on an orange SIM, I have also asked Tmobile for the sim unlock code which I had to pay 15.32.
Couple of questions that I need answering really if you could help.
1) How long does it take for Tmobile to provide you with the sim unlock code.....I have been waiting about 10 days already
2) Once I receive the sim unlock code shall i just put my orange sim in and unlock it.
3) Will the handset remain unlocked no matter what firmware I install.
4) Installing orange firmware....once unlocked can I just install stock Orange firmware straight onto the S2.
5) Does the latest stock orange firmware come with UMA already as part of the firmware.
I have in the past rooted and uploaded different firmware but cant remember which one then went back to stock tmobile using odin if i remember correctly so im not a total num nuts.:laugh:
Any advice would greatly be appreciated, I think that im correct that once unlocked I can install any firmware and my handset will remain unlocked, but any pointers would be greatly received.
Thanks and happy new year to all at XDA
Hi All,
I have a Galaxy S2 which is SIM locked to the '3' network in the UK. I have contacted the carrier and they have provided me with an unlock code. However, when I am prompted to insert the code when I put in a different SIM card the code is rejected. I've also tried running the GalaxySimUnlock app which also came up with the same code that I got from my carrier.
My phone was originally updated to stock ICS but I then flashed it to CM 9 and then MIUI. I initially tried the sim unlock with MIUI running. I've now returned the phone to the stock 3 image - it's currently running 4.1.2 baseband I9100NELS1.
Has anyone had this problem before or can you shed some light on what is going wrong - I thought if I contacted the carrier this would be simple!
Many thanks,
Steve
Make your PC's network is sold. You have tried many software unlocking by noon?
Hi duykhanh187,
I'm not sure quite what you mean! I have contacted my carrier and have got what they believe to be a good unlock code but it is not working.
Thank you for your reply,
Steve
SteveWD said:
Hi All,
I have a Galaxy S2 which is SIM locked to the '3' network in the UK. I have contacted the carrier and they have provided me with an unlock code. However, when I am prompted to insert the code when I put in a different SIM card the code is rejected. I've also tried running the GalaxySimUnlock app which also came up with the same code that I got from my carrier.
My phone was originally updated to stock ICS but I then flashed it to CM 9 and then MIUI. I initially tried the sim unlock with MIUI running. I've now returned the phone to the stock 3 image - it's currently running 4.1.2 baseband I9100NELS1.
Has anyone had this problem before or can you shed some light on what is going wrong - I thought if I contacted the carrier this would be simple!
Many thanks,
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I've seen the same problem before as well, so I've very keen to see if
XDA-D have a suggestion to help solve this issue.
Good luck,
Tink!
I have seen a number of questions that are simular to this, but I have not been abe to find one that is like mine, therefore I am posting this.
I have a Galaxy S3 International version that was bought from Digicel Jamaica. It is completely paid for, I called Digicel to ask the for a unlock code. they informed me that they do not do that and I would have to go and get it professionally unlocked. the reason I want it unlocked is that I not longer live in Jamaica, but now live in the US and would like to use the phone for the next couple of months until I can get a phone on contract.
I have tried everything I have seen on this site, including getting a unlock key. nothing works.
I upgraded the phone 4.3 sometime ago and have also rooted it in the pass.
Whenever I try the *#197328640# , after [6] Network Lock I get no menu options see .
PLEASE HELP ME :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
I have also tried using RegionLock Away and Galaxsim Unlock, both tell me my phone is unlocked, but I still can't use another sim in the phone.
PS. I am using a T-Mobile Sim from straight talk
You can't region unlock on 4.3 at all, sim lock is possible but only if you buy a valid code -there is no other way and your posts are identical to hundreds of others.
boomboomer said:
You can't region unlock on 4.3 at all, sim lock is possible but only if you buy a valid code -there is no other way and your posts are identical to hundreds of others.
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I have a valid code, but the SIM unlock doesn't work with the code. I have tried everything I have seen online, downgraded to 4.1.1, replaced the stock 4.1.2 that came with the phone.... nothing works