I just got a Galaxy s3 running on 4.1.2 from UK, it's career locked and I can't open it. I don't even have money to buy the unlock codes now.
It's GT i9300 bt I have no idea which career it belongs to, I found some threads about a code which eventually will lead to to turn off "persoAH6OFF" or sth like that but that doesn't work either.
If I flash an international modem, will the sim-lock be gone for good? Or is there any other way. Please help me people
ikyorince said:
I just got a Galaxy s3 running on 4.1.2 from UK, it's career locked and I can't open it. I don't even have money to buy the unlock codes now.
It's GT i9300 bt I have no idea which career it belongs to, I found some threads about a code which eventually will lead to to turn off "persoAH6OFF" or sth like that but that doesn't work either.
If I flash an international modem, will the sim-lock be gone for good? Or is there any other way. Please help me people
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Try and app called galaxyunlock. Search for it here or on playstore.
Also questions go in the q&a section.
Darke5tShad0w said:
Try and app called galaxyunlock. Search for it here or on playstore.
Also questions go in the q&a section.
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Take care to backup EFS partition/folder before...
raksati said:
Take care to backup EFS partition/folder before...
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You need to quote the OP and not me as that's for him and he will get the notification instead of me.
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hi,
s3 with a generic imei no. 004999010640000. its showing no service.
upon researching here, i found either the phone could be blocked (due to reported stolen) or messed up due to rom flashing.
whats the way forward ? can it still be useable ?
no efs folder backup is there.
your help in the matter would be highly appreciated.
many thanks and regards
Naufil:
Every question should be in Q&A Section, this is Android Development.
Edit since the thread has been moved.
Moved to Q/A, the development section is not the right place to ask questions.
naufil said:
hi,
s3 with a generic imei no. 004999010640000. its showing no service.
upon researching here, i found either the phone could be blocked (due to reported stolen) or messed up due to rom flashing.
whats the way forward ? can it still be useable ?
no efs folder backup is there.
your help in the matter would be highly appreciated.
many thanks and regards
Naufil:
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Without a /efs backup you can't restore the IMEI.
First thing is report it to local police to cover yourself, then if you have the original box and proof of purchase go to Samsung and explain what has happened ie. You lost your imei, and they can restore it, if the phone isn't stolen that is.
If you bought this phone in good faith, then also take steps to resolve it with eBay or however you bought it.
If however it was a cheap deal of a dodgy mate.....well you live and learn.
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Woopsie! Was thinking out loud! Luckily nobody heard me but you
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matjan said:
Isn't there a way to modify an efs image to make it as it was a back up of his device?
Because all it would take is to change a few figures?
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That is illegal and is banned on XDA .
Restore an IMEI yes modify or fake one no .
Advice given above re police network etc is the way to go .
jje
I updated my Galaxy S2 via MOBILE ODIN and it was pretty well until it asked me an unlock code someone told me to install an apk galaxy s2 unlock sim it didnt work neither, I downgraded to STOCK ICS not it is still asking me an unlock code :/
if you got locked from the JB leak then use galaxsim unlock, its free somewhere on xda but paid on play store
if i helped press THANKS
Gon1xD said:
I updated my Galaxy S2 via MOBILE ODIN and it was pretty well until it asked me an unlock code someone told me to install an apk galaxy s2 unlock sim it didnt work neither, I downgraded to STOCK ICS not it is still asking me an unlock code :/
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You answer is readily available in one of the other many topics specifically about this question.
Use search like rest of us before creating topics.
TheATHEiST said:
You answer is readily available in one of the other many topics specifically about this question.
Use search like rest of us before creating topics.
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Bro I just logged in for the first time in a friend brought me here
Gon1xD said:
Bro I just logged in for the first time in a friend brought me here
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And for some reason you think that makes a difference?
Its still common sense no matter how many times you have been on a forum or whatever the forum type that if you have a problem or need some info its more then likely your not the only person to ever need this info so you would first do a search.
99% of anything you will ever ask here has already been asked a million times over and it would be quicker and cause less clutter if you would do a simple search first :good:
I have an S3 i9305 4g lte version, on orange network uk. I rooted the phone using CWM. Then installed the Panorama ROM, using the guide on here. And yes i have used the search function, followed pretty much every guide there is. Still no solution. Im beginning to think my phone will forever be caught up with this problem
on top of there being no service. The phone itself has started to randomly turn off, and also lags!
I regret rooting lol just wasn't meant to be.
Can anyone help me? Literally, I would be so grateful if someone can actually help me fix this problem. I basically just want my network service back, regardless of unrooting or not.
Thanks a million in advance!
alex
alexj90 said:
I have an S3 i9305 4g lte version, on orange network uk. I rooted the phone using CWM. Then installed the Panorama ROM, using the guide on here. And yes i have used the search function, followed pretty much every guide there is. Still no solution. Im beginning to think my phone will forever be caught up with this problem
on top of there being no service. The phone itself has started to randomly turn off, and also lags!
I regret rooting lol just wasn't meant to be.
Can anyone help me? Literally, I would be so grateful if someone can actually help me fix this problem. I basically just want my network service back, regardless of unrooting or not.
Thanks a million in advance!
alex
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Don't let one unsuitable ROM tarnish your experience Try flashing a different modem.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
Also, if you're unhappy with the ROM, flash another one. Plenty of good roms out there.
linx8 said:
Don't let one unsuitable ROM tarnish your experience Try flashing a different modem.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
Also, if you're unhappy with the ROM, flash another one. Plenty of good roms out there.
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cant find the orange network modem on there? for jb 4.1.2 ?
I'm no modem expert, but search based on your region http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356325
Try different ones to see which one works best for you. Also search those threads for your network/region to see what other people are using.
Does your IMEI match the one under the battery?
Do you have an EFS backup?
Also, this is a section for the i9300
Glebun said:
Does your IMEI match the one under the battery?
Do you have an EFS backup?
Also, this is a section for the i9300
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i think the problem is with the fact i dont have an efs folder, and that there is no back up either. There is no baseband number on the status, and also no imei is showing.
What do i do?
alexj90 said:
i think the problem is with the fact i dont have an efs folder, and that there is no back up either. There is no baseband number on the status, and also no imei is showing.
What do i do?
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One factory reset and test .
Two flash a stock rom via Odin .
Three paid for service repair .
READ THE BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
I have problem with my Samsung Galaxy S2, my s2 was unlocked in version 4.0.4 than i updatet in 4.1.2 i downloaded official rom from sammobile i flashed with odin and than my phone asked for sim network pin. than i flashed again with 4.0.4 the same problem. Please help. How can i fix this.
VIGANJASHARI said:
I have problem with my Samsung Galaxy S2, my s2 was unlocked in version 4.0.4 than i updatet in 4.1.2 i downloaded official rom from sammobile i flashed with odin and than my phone asked for sim network pin. than i flashed again with 4.0.4 the same problem. Please help. How can i fix this.
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By searching the forum
This is what i done. Flash stok 4.0.4. Siyaa Root it, go to unlock s2 in market. Make sure to back up ur efs folder. Then flash a custom jb i did militant its the BEST stock like rom, and it shouldnt remove the network unlock.
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Thanks
kuljit55 said:
This is what i done. Flash stok 4.0.4. Siyaa Root it, go to unlock s2 in market. Make sure to back up ur efs folder. Then flash a custom jb i did militant its the BEST stock like rom, and it shouldnt remove the network unlock.
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I I sent in unlocking servise, maybe they can`t fix, and then you will help me a little to fix. Thanks.
VIGANJASHARI said:
I I sent in unlocking servise, maybe they can`t fix, and then you will help me a little to fix. Thanks.
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Why didn't you search the forum?
You got like 50 posts on how to unlock your device.
And these guys you took your phone to must be searching THIS FORUM right now, so they can unlock your device. ALL thanks to xda.
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VIGANJASHARI said:
I I sent in unlocking servise, maybe they can`t fix, and then you will help me a little to fix. Thanks.
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That is absolutely ridiculous.
Look children, this is what happens when you cant be bothered to search, you go and pay some idiot to do what you should have done in first place, ie search, read, learn and do.
If you had search you would have found many topics that recommend various unlocking apps from play store or on xda and unlocked you device in seconds.
Thread Closed:
Questions like this have been asked before and can be answered by doing a little research (searching).
If you plan to advance in your knowledge of android you are going to have to learn and not just expect help on already answered questions.
~ The-Captain
my question is simple how to know if my bootloader is locked or not ? i need it to be unlocked so i can root it using this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273&highlight=root+samsung+galaxy+s3&page=55
i have another question is cwm recovery working for 4.1.2 jb devices and where to get it? if not what's the alternative?
Stop.
Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.
You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.
Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
boomboomer said:
Stop.
Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.
You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.
Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
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lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom
i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .
jje
JJEgan said:
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .
jje
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of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
chack152 said:
lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom
i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
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Philz recovery, that to is in the stickies. Take a hint.
chack152 said:
of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
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I read the OP thats why i am asking to make sure .
btw I9300 bootloader is not locked but do read the stickies as it is a different device than all american and several other sgs3 variants
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status i found out that xoom is locked and some xperia devices and that i can determine the bootloader status by the time it take on the boot screen but this doesnt sound very accurate is there a code to put it in the dial pad ?
Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
boomboomer said:
Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
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if the bootloader is locked the chance of bricking my phone is bigger so i need to know first before jumping into the customizing process isnt that right?
You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
boomboomer said:
You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
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ok i got it but generally talking not in samsung devices
forget about it when i get a non samsung device i will search for it's bootloader status thanks for your time and dedication and im sorry if i made u angry of annoyed u
No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
boomboomer said:
No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
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NOT Yet did i appear to u as a noob?
chack152 said:
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
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chack152 said:
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status
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I wrote it in the stickies.
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actually the verizon sgs3 does have a locked bootloader. so it is not always the manufacturer that makes the decisions. in the us the carriers have much more input especially in regards to updates. att just recently began updates to 4.12.
have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756338 they are all samsung galaxy s 3 but none are identical . some are exynos , some are snapdragon. ram , video boards, radios all different variants. that is why it is important to know your device
All the US versions are the same hardware... Besides Radio related stuff...
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