Hello! I just bought a Samsung Galxy S3, and it's locked on Vodafone Romania network, running jellybean 4.3. How can i unlock it so i can use it on any network? Is there any free option? Or is there any site that provides an unlock code through payment? I'm willing to pay, but i don't want to get scamed, i want a secure site that any of you has used. Thanks
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OK, so here's what i done by now. I managed to go back to a 4.1.2 version that has MG4 baseband (efs v2). afaik, on 4.1.1 you could unlock the phone through the service menu (#197328640#) method. Is it possible to downgrade to 4.1.1 with MG4 baseband and unlock the phone through the service menu?
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Hi guys , i need your important help.I have Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) ''Live Demo'' (It's a promo code).It works great but GSM is locked for every operator.
I almost rooted and i flashed OMEGA custom rom from xda.How i unlock gsm ???
Does it have an IMEI? If so you should be able to purchase one of of ebay. If they aren't available yet, they will be soon.
Edit: By "purchase one" I meant an unlock code...if you have an IMEI.
It works for every operator ?
You mean something like that cellunlocker service ?
I have an IMEI but the device its only for promo..doesn't read any network simcard.
So, this unlocker it works for every operator.Is anyway to rooted or flash custom ROM to unlock GSM function ?
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u could try to flash a stock rom wich is completly unlocked
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
it may solve ur problem
@ OP
Have you found a solution or?
hi guys,
i have gt-9100 from canada, now i am using it in Palestine (Jawwal Carrier) with ICS 4.0.4 stock rom for Pakistan.
today i flashed it with Spanish jelly bean. now the device locked and doesn't register to the network (Locked), and keep showing the msg (SIM Network Unlock PIN).
PLZ is there any safe and confirmed way to unlock it ???
if there is a free way and include rooting the device, plz provide me a safe one without affecting the Kernel.
if not, plz give any payable site but to be safe and sure!!!
This was answered many times already. Please search the forum.
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milan guy said:
hi guys,
i have gt-9100 from canada, now i am using it in Palestine (Jawwal Carrier) with ICS 4.0.4 stock rom for Pakistan.
today i flashed it with Spanish jelly bean. now the device locked and doesn't register to the network (Locked), and keep showing the msg (SIM Network Unlock PIN).
PLZ is there any safe and confirmed way to unlock it ???
if there is a free way and include rooting the device, plz provide me a safe one without affecting the Kernel.
if not, plz give any payable site but to be safe and sure!!!
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I will get shot down for this, but use this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
As person above said, it has been answered many times, so use the search function!
Next time you ask a question with no obvious attempt at searching, you won't get help from me.
I had the same problem with the leaked version..i was unable to unlock it directly with galax s sim unlock so i had to restore for Gingerbread root unlock it and then do a backup of efs folder..save it anywhere on your sd card..then flash it..and should be unlocked and if the problem continues restore your backup from efs..and your done
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Hi Everyone
Sorry if this is a noobie question. Can anyone help or give advice on how to downgrade and unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 on the UK Orange. What I want to do is downgrade then unlock and if possible after that install the Samsung custom rom and remove all the Orange branding and apps. Ive tried unlocking the phone via IMEI on websites and ebay but haven't had any luck so far have been told they are unable to do it.
Here are all details of the phone I can find and are listed below
Its currently on Android 4.3
AP I9300XXUGML2
CP I9300BVUGML1
CSC I9300ORAGML2
Thanks
sonic101 said:
Hi Everyone
Sorry if this is a noobie question. Can anyone help or give advice on how to downgrade and unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 on the UK Orange. What I want to do is downgrade then unlock and if possible after that install the Samsung custom rom and remove all the Orange branding and apps. Ive tried unlocking the phone via IMEI on websites and ebay but haven't had any luck so far have been told they are unable to do it.
Here are all details of the phone I can find and are listed below
Mod Edit
Its currently on Android 4.3
AP I9300XXUGML2
CP I9300BVUGML1
CSC I9300ORAGML2
Thanks
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Dont give out your imei number like that.its not safe to do so.but youre in the uk just pop into an internet cafe or phonr shop to unlock it not that expensive
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Thanks for the info, ive taken off the IMEI.
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
tallman43 said:
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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Hello forum, I hope you are all doing very well.
I have a S III GT-i9300 with android 4.3.
I've searched everywhere for an 4.1.1. ROM for my android phone, but all the links (like hotfile ect.) are down. I really need to flash this rom because my phone is sim locked (it asks for network unlock code after I put the PIN) and dial codes for the service mode don't work.
I've downgraded to 4.1.2 (that was the lowest firmware I've found), but in the service mode>phone control>sim lock it says "the menu does not exist"
Is there any source or anyone who can provide me the 4.1.1. ROM?
Or otherwise, can I unlock my phone with another method without paying for unlock codes?
If you want more info of my phone (like IMEI ect.), please let me know.
Thank you in advnance!
Alex
You cannot flash a 4..1.1 ROM over a 4.3 ROM. Once upgraded to 4.3, you'll have to purchase a network unlock code.
Trying to downgrade the phone from 4.3 to 4.1.1 could hard-brick the phone.