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Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
garyfm said:
Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
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Hi mate,
Yes you can flash the network branding free rom via odin (very easy to do)
You also don't need to be unlocked to do so... But keep in mind that flashing a non 3 rom wont unlock the phone and you will still have to do so to use on other networks.
If you need any further help with it then drop me a PM and I'll help you all the way.
Thank you, the firmware flashing went without a problem.
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
kakesen said:
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
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Yes... I used eBay and it worked like a charm.. If you still need to unlock then drop me a PM and I will send you the seller name.
Sent from my iPhone 4S using Tapatalk
Check out Supercurio's unlock. It's uploaded on play market.
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Hi, i'll start with a brief outline of my problem..
I am trying to unlock my s2 (locked to orange UK)
i have tried and failed several times now and i have even tried the professionals, who have told me to downgrade from ICS 4.0.3 back to the original (i dont have it and cant find it)
Please help me, i need my phone unlocking.
Blue_Hornet said:
Hi, i'll start with a brief outline of my problem..
I am trying to unlock my s2 (locked to orange UK)
i have tried and failed several times now and i have even tried the professionals, who have told me to downgrade from ICS 4.0.3 back to the original (i dont have it and cant find it)
Please help me, i need my phone unlocking.
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u can find the same in the link below ma8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Sun90 said:
u can find the same in the link below ma8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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I've read that thread but it confused me, i think i found the one i need but it just downloads i-livid manager
edit..
this is the one i think i need for orange UK
BVKJ4:http://www.multiupload.com/U92KWLX188
Firmware info: PDA:BVKJ4|PHONE:BVKJ4|CSC:ORAKJ4
BVKJ4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/5QK0QAI2SF
Password: [email protected]
i've managed to google the firmware and downloaded it from hotfile, cant seem to get the stock kernal though, do i need it?
Skip that advertise and you wilk find it on the next page
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
Blue_Hornet said:
i've managed to google the firmware and downloaded it from hotfile, cant seem to get the stock kernal though, do i need it?
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The only reason you'd need the stock kernel is if you needed to flash it back for some reason. For example, you flashed an insecure kernel to root the phone, or flashed a custom kernel. But then you wanted to flash the stock kernel back.
Otherwise, you don't really need it. The stock firmware has the stock kernel packaged inside of it.
ctomgee said:
The only reason you'd need the stock kernel is if you needed to flash it back for some reason. For example, you flashed an insecure kernel to root the phone, or flashed a custom kernel. But then you wanted to flash the stock kernel back.
Otherwise, you don't really need it. The stock firmware has the stock kernel packaged inside of it.
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grrrr why is this so hard... i cant even extract the firmware because the password is incorrect, i'm going to go bald before my time at this rate lol
when i click on the links to download from multiupload it either downloads i-livid or directs me to deposit files and i get the message "This file does not exist, the access to the following file is limited or it has been removed due to infringement of copyright. "
all i need is the official stock for S2 locked to orange UK, an insecure kernal to root the phone, unlock it, then put the secure kernal back.... it sounds so simple but it's proven not the case
Blue_Hornet said:
grrrr why is this so hard... i cant even extract the firmware because the password is incorrect, i'm going to go bald before my time at this rate lol
when i click on the links to download from multiupload it either downloads i-livid or directs me to deposit files and i get the message "This file does not exist, the access to the following file is limited or it has been removed due to infringement of copyright. "
all i need is the official stock for S2 locked to orange UK, an insecure kernal to root the phone, unlock it, then put the secure kernal back.... it sounds so simple but it's proven not the case
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Where did you download the firmware from? They should have supplied a password with on the download page. Alternatively, you can look on sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com. I was able to find BVKJ4 on both those sites.
EDIT to add: also, multiupload has been shut down for some time now by the DOJ and FBI.
Everytjing you need is here..
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100
Happy flashing
Sent from my Galaxy S II using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
ctomgee said:
Where did you download the firmware from? They should have supplied a password with on the download page. Alternatively, you can look on sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com. I was able to find BVKJ4 on both those sites.
EDIT to add: also, multiupload has been shut down for some time now by the DOJ and FBI.
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I googled the file and downloaded direct from hotfile.
Li4m79 said:
Everytjing you need is here..
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100
Happy flashing
Sent from my Galaxy S II using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
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that looks promising, but how do i know which file to use?
Blue_Hornet said:
that looks promising, but how do i know which file to use?
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You were looking for BVKJ4, right?
Control+F > type "BVKJ4"
Blue_Hornet said:
I googled the file and downloaded direct from hotfile.
that looks promising, but how do i know which file to use?
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ok worked it out if you hover over the region it tells you, only problem i want 2.3.5/6 and there isn't one for Orange UK
this might sounds like a stupid question, but i want to use giffgaff (o2 network), could i just flash o2 stuff onto phone or would it still be locked to orange?
Blue_Hornet said:
ok worked it out if you hover over the region it tells you, only problem i want 2.3.5/6 and there isn't one for Orange UK
this might sounds like a stupid question, but i want to use giffgaff (o2 network), could i just flash o2 stuff onto phone or would it still be locked to orange?
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WTF are you talking about? I count 7 on that page that are for UK (Orange). They're coded as "ORA".
ctomgee said:
WTF are you talking about? I count 7 on that page that are for UK (Orange). They're coded as "ORA".
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thanks just searched by ORA, most were 4.0.3 but i got one for 2.3.6,
Thanks for your help guys, hopefully will be able to get phone unlocked now, fingers crossed
Blue_Hornet said:
thanks just searched by ORA, most were 4.0.3 but i got one for 2.3.6,
Thanks for your help guys, hopefully will be able to get phone unlocked now, fingers crossed
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I give up, it didn't work and i had to flash ICS back again, guess i'll never manage to unluck my phone.
are there any other options open to me...?
Blue_Hornet said:
I give up, it didn't work and i had to flash ICS back again, guess i'll never manage to unluck my phone.
are there any other options open to me...?
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Why are you downgrading to GB to do a SIM unlock?
A quick Google search for "i9100 unlock sim" yielded:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507472
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
and many, many more pages. None of them say to downgrade to GB.
EDIT to add: in fact, there are two apps for SIM unlocking the Galaxy SII on the Play Store: one from Chainfire, and one from Helroz. Both are free.
ctomgee said:
Why are you downgrading to GB to do a SIM unlock?
A quick Google search for "i9100 unlock sim" yielded:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507472
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
and many, many more pages. None of them say to downgrade to GB.
EDIT to add: in fact, there are two apps for SIM unlocking the Galaxy SII on the Play Store: one from Chainfire, and one from Helroz. Both are free.
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I have tried both of those apps and both failed, phone was rooted with ICS but the codes weren't found, as i have failed to unlock it myself i took it to two different shops to unlock, both failed to unlock my phone and suggested that i should downgrade back to GB and try again to see if it works, tbh i really dont know what to do next which is why i thought i'd try to unlock from GB.
like i said i really have no idea what to do next so any tips would be great, thanks
Help!!
when I upgrade my own Samsung Galaxy ICS from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 JB and when turning on galaxy He asks enter sim network unlock key. Model GT-I9100P FROM FRANCE.
and i want to use in Latvia on BITE network or Any Other whit jealy bean android.
That is posible?
Anrijs said:
when I upgrade my own Samsung Galaxy ICS from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 JB and when turning on galaxy He asks enter sim network unlock key. Model GT-I9100P FROM FRANCE.
and i want to use in Latvia on BITE network or Any Other whit jealy bean android.
That is posible?
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Use GalaxSim Unlock.
A search would have given you this also.
Sent from my Samsung GT-i9100M
ROM NeatRom Lite 4.3 XWLSD
Kernel Philz 4.35 XWLSD
Mods:
23 toggles blue w/rt clock
Automatic Call Recorder
NeatRom Boot Animation
Multiwindow & AdvanceS fixes
Thank you for response.
already tried and did not work.
flased back gingerbred 2.3.4. I9100PBVKI3_I9100PFTMKI3_I9100PBVKI2_HOME.tar.md5
and then worked GalaxSim Unlock
then i flased to jelly bean and i was locked again
flased back gingerbred 2.3.4. I9100PBVKI3_I9100PFTMKI3_I9100PBVKI2_HOME.tar.md5
and then worked GalaxSim Unlock
Updetited with Kias to ICS 4.0.4
an no and now im sticking to ICS 4.0.4
any sugestions?
Anrijs said:
already tried and did not work.
flased back gingerbred 2.3.4. I9100PBVKI3_I9100PFTMKI3_I9100PBVKI2_HOME.tar.md5
and then worked GalaxSim Unlock
then i flased to jelly bean and i was locked again
flased back gingerbred 2.3.4. I9100PBVKI3_I9100PFTMKI3_I9100PBVKI2_HOME.tar.md5
and then worked GalaxSim Unlock
Updetited with Kias to ICS 4.0.4
an no and now im sticking to ICS 4.0.4
any sugestions?
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yeah, stop goibg back to gingerbread.
Flash jb, get busybox, run galaxysim unlock and that's that.
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Hi there, my friend has a i9100p locked on orange france, but he changed to another provider, and now he needs it unlocked, i updated it to I9100PBVLPC_I9100PFTMLPB_FTM, ( is there a better version ? ) and thn i put siyah Siyah-s2-v5.0i, finaly i tried all three app that are supposed to unlock the gs II ( from the play store ) the first two didnt work and the third said it worked, but i can't use any sim, even orange one don't work.
I check the imei and it still good, so i dont know what to do...
Any help would be appreciate
Ah and sorry here are my *#1234# info
pda : i9100PBVLPC
phone : i9100PBLVPB
csc : I9100PFTMLPB
omzart said:
Ah and sorry here are my *#1234# info
pda : i9100PBVLPC
phone : i9100PBLVPB
csc : I9100PFTMLPB
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I am facing the same problem with Orange_UK, How did you solve the problem?
bbkzar said:
I am facing the same problem with Orange_UK, How did you solve the problem?
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Probably by searching/reading the topics we already have on this subject like other people did who resolved their issue.
Take a look at these guys.
gastonw said:
Take a look at these guys.
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I am sorry but I am absolute new to Android. I managed to root and now have Siyah5.0 on my S2.
To nlock I also tried:
Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock by CHAINFIRE but No Code Found
Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz says done at the end of third step (unlock) but no lock.
More details:
Model: GT-I9100P
Network: Orange, UK
Android: 4.0.4
BaseBand Version: I9100PBVLPB
Kernel (Changed to): Siyah-s2-V5.0.1 and ROOTED
Build Number: IMM76D.BVLPC
So please be kind I tried my best till now.
bbkzar said:
I am sorry but I am absolute new to Android. I managed to root and now have Siyah5.0 on my S2.
To nlock I also tried:
Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock by CHAINFIRE but No Code Found
Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz says done at the end of third step (unlock) but no lock.
More details:
Model: GT-I9100P
Network: Orange, UK
Android: 4.0.4
BaseBand Version: I9100PBVLPB
Kernel (Changed to): Siyah-s2-V5.0.1 and ROOTED
Build Number: IMM76D.BVLPC
So please be kind I tried my best till now.
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Use "GalaxySim Unlock" from Play Store.
gastonw said:
Take a look at these guys.
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Click on "these guys", it's a thread where you can find plenty of apps.
Now, download a couple of busybox versions. It's a very important app.
Something like this.
gastonw said:
Click on "these guys", it's a thread where you can find plenty of apps.
Now, download a couple of busybox versions. It's a very important app.
Something like this.
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"GalaxySim Unlock2 actually solved the problem, "paid version"
Just send it to your carrier to unlock.
hello everyone could someone please help me?
i've a galaxy s2 with 2.x.x it was unlocked...i've installed the 4.0.4 update now it's locked...i've tried galaxy s unlock and other apps but it doesn't work..it always asks for a code to unlock...the phone has the orange logo on the back...i assume it's locked to orange ...i thought it was factory unlocked...now, is there a solution? or do i have to reinstall the 2.x rom? will this work ?(does galaxy s unlock work on this fw?) and which rom do i have to install?
thanks guys in advance for your help
sinbad12 said:
hello everyone could someone please help me?
i've a galaxy s2 with 2.x.x it was unlocked...i've installed the 4.0.4 update now it's locked...i've tried galaxy s unlock and other apps but it doesn't work..it always asks for a code to unlock...the phone has the orange logo on the back...i assume it's locked to orange ...i thought it was factory unlocked...now, is there a solution? or do i have to reinstall the 2.x rom? will this work ?(does galaxy s unlock work on this fw?) and which rom do i have to install?
thanks guys in advance for your help
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How u installed the update?
Throught Odin, right... So u used a "orange"based firmware...
So just search for a "normal" one (f.ex. here) and flash it in same way...
That should fix ur problem
CHEERS
UPDATE: Sorry first link was to branded firwmares
Hannibal226 said:
How u installed the update?
Throught Odin, right... So u used a "orange"based firmware...
So just search for a "normal" one (f.ex. here) and flash it in same way...
That should fix ur problem
CHEERS
UPDATE: Sorry first link was to branded firwmares
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thank you so much for the fast reply and yes i installed it using odin..but which fw you're talking about? 4.0.4 or 4.1 or 2.x? could you please tell me which fw do i have to install?
sinbad12 said:
thank you so much for the fast reply and yes i installed it using odin..but which fw you're talking about? 4.0.4 or 4.1 or 2.x? could you please tell me which fw do i have to install?
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Choose which version u want...
I would recommend to use the latest one of 4.0.4 u can find.
The 4.1 is already Jelly Bean but not as stable as the other ones....
I saw it's now with actual firmwares....
So load the firmwares from sammobile
(Search =i9100 then u got a list, sort by date)
CHEERS
well, thank you so much!! really appreciate it ... will do it and tell you if it works or not
same thing!!! locked and request a code could someone please help?
Did you flash a carrier branded firmware or unbranded?
Sent from my GT-I9100
boki9999 said:
Did you flash a carrier branded firmware or unbranded?
Sent from my GT-I9100
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this one :
I9100XWLPT_I9100XXLQ6_I9100XEULPA_XEU
here's the info from the post :
I9100XWLPT Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4)
Region: Europe
Country United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 27 July 2012
Modem: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Change List: 941023
Separate Kernel: Download (.TAR)
Separate Modem: Download (.TAR)
and the phone has the orange logo on back...after installing this rom i think the phone is locked!! and even if i use galaxy s unlock it doesn't work
but why the phone was working on the 2.x firmware? was it unlocked with galaxy s unlock? does galaxy s unlock work only on old Firmwares?
and now what's the solution? is there a custom rom to install? something to do after installing the rom? or do i have to reinstall 2.x and unlock it with galaxy s unlock? will this work?
First get a micro sd card. Plug it into your computer and download a stable rom into the micro sd. Make sure you leave it as a zip file. Go to your phone's recovery and select the new rom.
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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@Jonathan said:
First get a micro sd card. Plug it into your computer and download a stable rom into the micro sd. Make sure you leave it as a zip file. Go to your phone's recovery and select the new rom.
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
Sent from SGSII with xda premium
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which rom? i don't think it's a rom problem :/
Well if you flash a fresh stable rom, it will reset your unlocks
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
Sent from SGSII using xda premium
@Jonathan said:
Well if you flash a fresh stable rom, it will reset your unlocks
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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I having the same problem but I'm on 4.1 and phone was unlocked. Installing other rom does not help. I have try various roms buy no luck
Could you take a picture of the problem?
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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@Jonathan said:
Could you take a picture of the problem?
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
Sent from SGSII using xda premium
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installed 2.2.3..phone still locked!!! even galaxy s unlock wont unlock it :///
See if Spockys Galaxsim unlock works.I cant be arsed checking if it wirks on gb or ics or what,but you can.
Its only O2 phones or unbranded ones that are unlocked by default.
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This has become a huge problem for me too.
I've used the i9100 for a year. At the beginning unlocked it, and tried hundreds of ROMS (CM,MIUI...), and never had a problem with Network Lock.
Before selling it(ebay), I updated it to 4.0.4(unbranded) and send it. BAM! The buyer told me it had a Simlock... Uh :silly:??? I told him not to worry, and bought an IMEI Unlock code for him. He said didn't work, I couldn't believe it, but it is so.
Now I have again my SGS2 here, with the symptoms:
- Compilation LPW
- Network Locked
- Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz does not work.
- Chainfire's method finds the same Unlock Code that I bought for 9€. But they don't work!:crying:
I will flash a 4.0.3 ROM and see what I can do.
Let u know.
Cheers.
juamiso said:
This has become a huge problem for me too.
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Let u know.
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I have tried with:
4.0.3 LP7
2.3.X KE2
CM9
CM10
NOTHING. Still asking for the code, and if I instert it, it replies unsuccesful.
WTF has Samsung done to this FW???
I am downloading 4.0.4 LQ2 (Nov. 20129) and hope 4 something.
Hi,
I have found a solution [APP] GalaxSim Unlock from spocky12, which DID THE JOBeven for free:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
Bought him a beer
juamiso said:
Hi,
I have found a solution [APP] GalaxSim Unlock from spocky12, which DID THE JOBeven for free:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
Bought him a beer
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Wow I wonder how you thought of that.
Hello
i buy new Samsung S3 from ebay in UK.
But device is locked (Operator logo is number 3 may be this is name of operator )
Mobile is android version 4.3
First i install a new rom form Bulgarian operator and then i install CF-AutoRoot
Device now is rooted but not Unlocked.
I try some appps ( GalaxSIM Unlock and other ...) not every app say "This locked is not support""
see the picture (in attach)
mat be have way do downgread old version ?
please help me
Thank you so much
73
I don't think its possible to unlock network with efs v2 that I know of. 4.3 is v2.
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ok but may be is possible to downgreade android version ?
but haw ?
It's not the android version it's the change from esf v1 to v2. Do you have an old efs back up? Only way back is to have an old efs v1 back up.
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i understand. Can I get a backup to another phone (S3) or should be just only my phone with my IMEI number?
or just i flash with old firmware ? and efs to change on v2 to v1 ?
I've been reading and no you're stuck atm. You can't use another imei folder in you're phone.
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Found firmware version 4.1.2
I was able to flash the phone with her, then I downloaded the program and ruutnah GalaxySIM Unlock.
It gives me that the status of the phone is unlocked, but it is not. Still wants code of the network.
Any ideas?
Mate flash any firmware you want but you will still have efs v2 which means you're stuck. Do not go back to ICS firmware or you may end up with a brick. SDS on ICS.
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is there a way to change from efs v2 to v1 and how?
thank you
No. No bk up no going bk. Samsung put this in place to lock phone's to carrier's. Little bit like Knox . its there and no one can get rid of this. Same as with you're problem. No one has been able to mod this in some way. Sorry.
www.unlocksamsungonline.nl/
Have a look at this mate. Just found this on my travel's
fantamaniaka said:
Found firmware version 4.1.2
I was able to flash the phone with her, then I downloaded the program and ruutnah GalaxySIM Unlock.
It gives me that the status of the phone is unlocked, but it is not. Still wants code of the network.
Any ideas?
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Buy an unlock code.
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