OK so freedompop is an app that lets you call, text, and get data for free. They also include a sim card, but you need to make an account and order it. Add your credit card to make account, once you get it make sure to call them and tell them you want to be on the free service, i got some special that gave sim card plus unlimited call and text with 2gb for 5 dollars. Once you make an account go ahead and go to your sim port and remove sim(easly done by taking a small flat head at 20 degree angle to push sim out, the you can use your finger to push it down or get another small flat head and grab from both sides to pull out). It will say invalid sim.....now thanks to darksavior, this is what i did and the idoneapps gt
Rooted
Step
1. Open up odin, click options and select nand erase all if you want, then click ap and select the N900PVPUDNH7_N900PSPTDNH7_N900PVPUDNH7_HOME.tar. Connect your phone in odin mode(power down, hold volume down, home button, and power button, press up to accept and your in odin mode) then hit start untill your phone reboots
2. Mine gets stuck at the samsung logo so what you do is go to recovery mode(power down, hold volume up, home, power)get to factory reset and reboot. 5 mins later it should say setting up phone for first time, this may take 5 to 10 mins.
3. Congrats, your on stock rom. Invalid sim and attempting to activate phone should pop up, you click active and it will say failed and hit exit. Power back down to odin mode
4. Click ap again and choose the CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar file, it will restart and root, when the message appears 10 seconds to restart try to go into odin mode again and choose the twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img(this is the verision needed to install most roms nowadays) and install twrp. Go to recovery mode, wipe, advance wipe, select delvik cache and cache, then reboot to system. Power off phone again and go into odin mode last time, and click CP button and choose the modem.bin file and reboot to system.
5. put the GTv3.1.5.apk in root of your sd or phone so you can find it. So we need to go to settings, general, security, check mark unknown sources and discheck verify apps. go on apps, samsung, my files, all, choose where you put your file,and click on it, then hit install, open, grant root access, it should say Baseband: N900PVPUBMJ4 and Bootloader: N900PVPUDNH7
6. Click sim uicc unlock, success, and should show UNLOCKED. Click the off button on hiddenmenu and it should turn on, click the IOTHIDDENMENU button on bottom of screen, TestMode Menu, UE SETTINGS AND INFO, SETTINGS, PROTOCOL, GCF, GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON, success, restart phone to see At&t at bottom
7. Settings, connections, more networks, mobile networks, network mode, Gsm/umts, automatic, then access point names, plus sign, name what ever you want, apn fp.com.attz (or what ever it says in envople your sim came in) the button on the left from home button, save, and click the circle so its green.
8. Turn on your wifi and go to playstore to download the freedompop messaging phone sim app, open it up, it should read your sim and sign you in. Turn off your wifi and you should see an H+ network. Thats it your on freedompop now
9. Since this is older firmware i looked and saw developers stopped making roms for this back in 2014, so your pretty much stuck on this firmware but its not so bad your rooted. So what i did was install System app remover (ROOT) from play store and removed the annoying samsung dms service to get rid of the activation screen and anything else i didnt want on the phone.
Bonus, my 3 year old orginal samsung battery went crazy and kinda got fat. So i ordered another orginal oem note 3 battery because ive tested batterys through AccuBattery app and found out batterys lie about their mAh size orginals dont. Anyways got the new battery, used the battery repair on it, and advanced battery calibrator app, (calabrate, ok, close ad, shut down, charge to 100%) so now my freedom pop working and brand new battery
and here is link to all files from google drive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9MVYh1yVnznNzhQeWxtUTJhZnM?usp=sharing
Yes, it works. I sim unlocked my note 3 for domestic use without sprint's help. I did it two weeks ago. My phone now gets LTE gsm through freedompop's gsm sim. There's two threads in the general note 3 sprint section to read up on, but this might be the simpler one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/sprint-galaxy-note-3-international-t3339789
The tutorial needs to be re-written. The goal is to be on NH7 bootloader, 4.4 rom, and MJ4 modem. Galaxy tools will unlock the sim only on 4.4 and it only needs to be done once. I installed NH7 stock rom, rooted, then installed MJ4 modem. You won't be able to use sprint roms anymore after you're done altering stuff in the hidden menu. It will have trouble getting a gsm signal. I am on a note 7 ported rom from the main note 3 section. You can try any others if you want.
Here's the corrections from the tutorial thread:
Step 1: Do NOT install the cf-auto root recovery from that thread, since its meant for lollipop, and it won't work on kk.
Step 2: You only need GT 3.1.5 apk
Step 3: You only need MJ4
Step 4: You need to be on a 4.4 rom to do this.
Step 5: You can open the hidden menu with GT. No need to open the phone app and dial to get it.
If that doesn't work, I also installed the regionlock away app and changed some other settings of the hidden menu from the other sim unlock thread. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.
Ill try this. So from what i understand. Download stock NH7 rom from sammobile, root, install gt apk, flash the mj4 modem, and follow the directions on gt apk
djhulk2 said:
Ill try this. So from what i understand. Download stock NH7 rom from sammobile, root, install gt apk, flash the mj4 modem, and follow the directions on gt apk
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Sounds right. Also install twrp 2.8.7.0 recovery so you can install a rom from https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3
It has to be that version because newer versions have issues with roms that use aroma installers.
darksavior said:
Sounds right. Also install twrp 2.8.7.0 recovery so you can install a rom from https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3
It has to be that version because newer versions have issues with roms that use aroma installers.
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ok the only problem im having is finding a cf rooter under 5.0
ok i followed your instruction i did the 3.15 app only. pressed unlock and the SIM uicc: UNLOCKED. it is also saying phone type gsm, then i dialed Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success"
and i got success. But it is saying the sim card is still invalid
but i have done all i should right? and am unlocked
djhulk2 said:
ok i followed your instruction i did the 3.15 app only. pressed unlock and the SIM uicc: UNLOCKED. it is also saying phone type gsm, then i dialed Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success"
and i got success. But it is saying the sim card is still invalid
but i have done all i should right? and am unlocked
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Are you on the MJ4 modem? I installed that after i unlocked my sim and the invalid sim msg went away. I rooted with kingoroot on pc. There might be alternate ways but that seemed to work.
You can also try the method from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593305
darksavior said:
Are you on the MJ4 modem? I installed that after i unlocked my sim and the invalid sim msg went away. I rooted with kingoroot on pc. There might be alternate ways but that seemed to work.
You can also try the method from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593305
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yes im getting modem from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684798
it is no longer showing invalid sim but At&T at bottom xD
djhulk2 said:
yes im getting modem from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684798
it is no longer showing invalid sim but At&T at bottom xD
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now it showing at&t and t mobile, after clicking settings, network, mobile networks, select provider....but how do i choose this freedom pop network
djhulk2 said:
now it showing at&t and t mobile, after clicking settings, network, mobile networks, select provider....but how do i choose this freedom pop network
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Fp uses the att network. Make an apn with fp.com.attz then download the fp messaging app. It should give you a notification of your phone number. If the connection is unstable, use another rom.
ok i will try again, i did all those steps without the modom. I installed the modom last and was on at&t...then i installed rom and said invalid sim xD so ill try again the right way. it should no longer say invalid sim any more at all right? and i dont need to select the gsm network or lte cmda? just once it shows at&t at bottom make the apn?
darksavior said:
Fp uses the att network. Make an apn with fp.com.attz then download the fp messaging app. It should give you a notification of your phone number. If the connection is unstable, use another rom.
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so after an hour success. im connected to a network showing as H+ and internet working. im going back to darklord rom and hope sim still works
Qq on the darklord rom it says sim invalid. So i only got freedompop to work on the sprint stock rom
djhulk2 said:
Qq on the darklord rom it says sim invalid. So i only got freedompop to work on the sprint stock rom
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Make sure you're on the correct bootloader and modem. It shouldn't say that anymore. As i said, you can also try the other tutorial that has a bit more stuff to edit in hidden menu. Use GT to access it.
You can try the regionlock away apk.
What darklord rom are you on? Darklord roms tend to be junk compared to the new note 7 ports.
Phronesis might work but I'm on a norma note 7 port, installed with tmobile option(not sure if that helps), and mobile networks I did not touch. It was set to auto (lte/3g/2g)
Ill try the tmobile option also, it doesnt have at&t option from install
So region lockaway didnt do anything, i try click unlock from gt and it asks for a code. I did the dial and domestic unlock but it also didnt do anything
Unless....i can only use 4.4 roms
I tried "FREEDOMPOP(CDMA sprint sim LTE)" on "MM 6.0.1 Darklord Modded V5 By JCordero31 N5N7 APPS 1/22/17" with MVNOBuzbee.zip
but it did not work. MVNOBuzbee.zip might need edited but i just decided to move on.
So then...is just this rom not working with or i need be on any 4.4 rom
djhulk2 said:
So region lockaway didnt do anything, i try click unlock from gt and it asks for a code. I did the dial and domestic unlock but it also didnt do anything
Unless....i can only use 4.4 roms
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You are not on the correct bootloader or modem. That's why it got locked again. Also, you can't unlock on a LP rom, so you''ll get that window for a code. So let me repeat myself:
You have to be on NH7 and MJ4 and a 4.4 rom to unlock sim. you HAVE to stay on NH7 and MJ4 FOREVER in order for the sim unlock to stick. You don't have to stay on the 4.4 rom. NEVER flash a stock rom again since it will flash its own bl and modem, in your case, PH1.
You undid all your work by flashing a stock rom...
Ok i can live with that. So as long as modem and bootloader stay same...i can unlock, then flash any 4.4 rom and not have ti redo all this?
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When I put Galaxy Note into "Download Mode" the mode says:
Product Name: SGH-I717
Custom Binary Download: Yes (1 count)
Current Binary: Custom
Underneath the green android reads "Downloading Do not turn off target!!" It stays that way for hours. When ever I go into Download mode, it ALWAYS reads the same.
Why would that happen?
Why are you in download mode? The only reason to be there is to connect your phone to a pc while running Odin, as a means to flash a rom or a recovery.
Explain please.
Odin
rangercaptain said:
Why are you in download mode? The only reason to be there is to connect your phone to a pc while running Odin, as a means to flash a rom or a recovery.
Explain please.
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That's exactly why I'm there. I'm trying to flash a stock AT&T ICS rom in order to unlock my Galaxy sGH-I717. I have Padawan JB 2 now, and cannot unlock b/c it is not ICS. I have the ICS radio (I717UCMB4).
When I start the download, then open Odin or vice versa, and chose the PIT file as well as the PDA file ( ATTStockrom), the flash succeds in Odin, but the download never happens....just says Downloading...Do not turn off target.
Its been doing that for any and every Odin rom I turn to install.
Here are the settings for the phone:
Model Number: Samsung -SGH-I717
Adroid Version: 7.12
Baseband version: I717UCMB4
Kernel version: 3.0.80-g2bd6dbe, (and some more numbers)
Build Number JB 2
I have no servicemode.apk no longe, ror any of the files that should be in the phone since resetting to factory setting (reset according to instructions before installing a rom). I did a backup before hand, but that was erased as well.
I have a backup via Samsung Kies, but it says phone is unsupported, even though I upgraded, and the software did a backup to my pc before I did the factory reset.
So, now I have the dilemna of not being able to download the necessary file(s) via Odin. I do have TWRP, but I haven't been able to get any roms to restore to ATT stock. TWRP never gives me a problem.
Less than 2 months ago I unlocked my phone, on padawan, with a jb modem.
Not sure why you think only ICS can unlock.
But, since you do, here. According to bigfau's post it's 100% pure stock.
http://d-h.st/Shk
Anthony820 said:
Less than 2 months ago I unlocked my phone, on padawan, with a jb modem.
Not sure why you think only ICS can unlock.
But, since you do, here. According to bigfau's post it's 100% pure stock.
http://d-h.st/Shk
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Before I did the factory reset, I'd tried to unlock my phone numerous times, to no avail. I thought maybe I needed to go backwards to the ICS version.
Nothing has worked. The service mode app is not showing, when I look into system and other folders via TWRP they are ALL empty. The only thing that shows up when I key in *#197328640# is the message "right-hard: Back.....". Looks like the service menus items are hidden. or gone.
When I was able to access the service menu and select Unit, etc. I still could not unlock my phone.
Regardless of modem, you're not going to unlock on an AOSP. When I was standing in a t-mo store switching my service, I had to restore (to padawan/stock) to get it to pop up asking me to unlock. No codes I would enter would work at all.
Do you have a foreign SIM card in it? Or are you trying to unlock it with an AT&T inside? If you're on stock (ics or JB) and have a non-AT&T sim card in there, it should pop up as soon as it boots. Stock being anything based on stock samsung (non-aosp) firmware. Blackstar, Black Jelly, Padawan (either), and the link I posted above will all have the ability to unlock.
Padawan Stock
Anthony820 said:
Regardless of modem, you're not going to unlock on an AOSP. When I was standing in a t-mo store switching my service, I had to restore (to padawan/stock) to get it to pop up asking me to unlock. No codes I would enter would work at all.
Do you have a foreign SIM card in it? Or are you trying to unlock it with an AT&T inside? If you're on stock (ics or JB) and have a non-AT&T sim card in there, it should pop up as soon as it boots. Stock being anything based on stock samsung (non-aosp) firmware. Blackstar, Black Jelly, Padawan (either), and the link I posted above will all have the ability to unlock.
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I am running Padawan JB 2. I even purchased an unlock code from the Unlock My site. All I get is "unlock unsuccessful". I have the AT&T sim in, which is "unprovisioned mm2. It is a U.S. card, the same one that came w/my phone when I purchased it. Right now it is deactivated. I had tried putting in a T-Mo card after trying to unlock my phone via service mode. All I got was something about a subscription, and I still could not unlock my phone.
So padawan, turn phone off, put in t-mobile card, turn it on, then what?
chinq said:
I am running Padawan JB 2. I even purchased an unlock code from the Unlock My site. All I get is "unlock unsuccessful". I have the AT&T sim in, which is "unprovisioned mm2. It is a U.S. card, the same one that came w/my phone when I purchased it. Right now it is deactivated. I had tried putting in a T-Mo card after trying to unlock my phone via service mode. All I got was something about a subscription, and I still could not unlock my phone.
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You cannot unlock any phone with any SIM provided by the carrier that the phone is locked to.
Do what Anthony820 says, turn the phone off, place the T-Mo SIM in the phone, then turn the phone on normally. Most TW ROMS (if not all) have not been stripped of the SIMlock code.
T-Mobile Sim
pTeronaut said:
You cannot unlock any phone with any SIM provided by the carrier that the phone is locked to.
Do what Anthony820 says, turn the phone off, place the T-Mo SIM in the phone, then turn the phone on normally. Most TW ROMS (if not all) have not been stripped of the SIMlock code.
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Thanks guys, but I've also been doing that off and on for the past 1 1/2 months. Nothing seems to work for me.
Sadly, you may be SOL.
As you have stated that you have made multiple attempts to unlock your phone, it might now be the case that you have permanently locked the phone to AT&T, as that is what happens after 10 unsuccessful code entries.
NO Unlock
Anthony820 said:
So padawan, turn phone off, put in t-mobile card, turn it on, then what?
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paid for unlock does not work. I went into service mode>Main Menu >Debug Screen > Phone Control > Simulation > Network Lock > Perso Sha256 Off >, reads "Menu Not Exist, Press Back Key, Current Command is 18543.
I press Back Key, this is what is showing in Network Lock:
[1] PERSO SHA256 Info
[2] PERSSO SHA256 On
[3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
[4] RAT-FREE-SUPPORITNG ON
I have not misspelled anything.
Been getting that for 1 1/2 months. I even go all the way back to Debug Screen. Nothing, no unlock, no joy.
pTeronaut said:
Sadly, you may be SOL.
As you have stated that you have made multiple attempts to unlock your phone, it might now be the case that you have permanently locked the phone to AT&T, as that is what happens after 10 unsuccessful code entries.
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That's so sad. I really didn't know about the 10 limit. That doesn't have anything to do with the counter does it?
chinq said:
That's so sad. I really didn't know about the 10 limit. That doesn't have anything to do with the counter does it?
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No, the download counter / custom binary download flag is a separate tool which Samsung uses to deny warranty claims.
Does it not prompt to unlock, or does it just fail to unlock?
Reflash a rom and modem? Possibly reset the unlock count?
Kies Reset?
As a last resort you might like to do a full reset using Kies. Put the Note into Download mode and follow the step by step instructions at Kies -> Tools -> Firmware Upgrade and Initialization. This will return your Note to full factory default settings, with the latest AT&T version JB 4.1.2.
Of course you then need to root, customize, etc. This may allow you to start fresh.
Good luck.
I could have sworn in Crixley's post on how to unlock your phone he said to install a T-mobile ICS modem if you are trying through the service menu. Might be best to use an ICS ROM too. Doesn't have to be T-mobile.
Good instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34898013&postcount=1
T-mobile radio here: http://multiupload.biz/fdpnprq0ov6o/Official TMo ICS RADIO_NOTE_MultiUpload.biz.zip.html
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYzYNjakkhE
i desprerately need help flashing a us cellular sch-r970 galaxy s4. need flasher and rom with antenna thank you
or if someone coud tell me how to get to debug service menu screen on same phone *#27663368378# does nothing
four4eva0074 said:
i desprerately need help flashing a us cellular sch-r970 galaxy s4. need flasher and rom with antenna thank you
or if someone coud tell me how to get to debug service menu screen on same phone *#27663368378# does nothing
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Hi. It really helps if you explain what you actually need along with more details about the phone.
What update are you on - Build version?
Have you modified the phone at all?
Are you referring to flashing as in installing the android system or flashing as in trying to program it for another CDMA network?
Are you looking for an official or custom rom?
I think you are looking for this though:
USCellular SCH-R970 (Galaxy S4) under 4.3
Open Dialer enter *#22745927
When Enable/Disable Menu comes up tap "Hidden Menu Disabled"
Select "Enable" on Popup
Press Home button
Open Dialer
Dial *#0808#
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
USCellular SCH-R970 (Galaxy S4, S5) 4.3
Dial ##DMMODE#
Tap On
(Remember after flashing to return and Tap OFF)
If that isn't it, then provide the needed details so we can be on the same page.
i still need your help please
es0tericcha0s said:
Hi. It really helps if you explain what you actually need along with more details about the phone.
What update are you on - Build version?
Have you modified the phone at all?
Are you referring to flashing as in installing the android system or flashing as in trying to program it for another CDMA network?
Are you looking for an official or custom rom?
I think you are looking for this though:
USCellular SCH-R970 (Galaxy S4) under 4.3
Open Dialer enter *#22745927
When Enable/Disable Menu comes up tap "Hidden Menu Disabled"
Select "Enable" on Popup
Press Home button
Open Dialer
Dial *#0808#
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
USCellular SCH-R970 (Galaxy S4, S5) 4.3
Dial ##DMMODE#
Tap On
(Remember after flashing to return and Tap OFF)
If that isn't it, then provide the needed details so we can be on the same page.
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the last info you gave me was great but i think i must have missed a step because i got into debug menu screen but afterwards i couldnt get antane
signal so i did factory reset so i could try process again but now *#22745927 does nothing can you please help me?
I'm not clear on what the issue is, so not really sure what to suggest. Are you saying you can't get access to USCC's network? No talk, text, web, etc? Without any details on what you've done to the phone or what you are trying to do, there's not much anyone can do to help.
still need help
es0tericcha0s said:
I'm not clear on what the issue is, so not really sure what to suggest. Are you saying you can't get access to USCC's network? No talk, text, web, etc? Without any details on what you've done to the phone or what you are trying to do, there's not much anyone can do to help.
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yes i couldnt access any network at all. at top of screen where antanae bar was susposed to be just had a circle with a line thru it. i factory reset it
so now i have signal but no other sim cards work in it. if any other sim card is put in it. it gives invalid sim message. i havent did any other thing to phone. just trying to get back to debug service menu. the code you gave me before worked the first time but now it does not. i just wanted to network unlock the phone so i could use it on different network
Well there's your issue. You can't unlock that one for use with other networks. You can do it on the Sprint version, but no one ever figured out that one.
i need stock rom in zip for R970
plz help me. i need cmw recovery backup file. or stock rom in zip. i cnt flash firmware in odin.
[email protected] said:
plz help me. i need cmw recovery backup file. or stock rom in zip. i cnt flash firmware in odin.
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Witch firmware did you try?
I had mass failures till I flashed the newest update (NK1)
so i have spring note 3 and i want to use it in romania but there was no international unlock until now.
the phone is sm-n900p with 4.4.2 nc5 with CF-auto root from chainfire.
i have used the apk from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56489748&postcount=1355 to unlock the phone for international use and it worked.
the problem is that the phone makes and receives calls for the first 10 seconds or so. After that it won't and after a minute the network disconnects and in a few seconds it reconnects and it works for 10 secs and it keeps doing that on a loop. I am in romania on cosmote, now called telekom.
i went into service mode and the first line changes. for the first 10 seconds it says gsm900:idle and when that happens i can call and receive calls. after 10 seconds the line changes to gsm:idle and i can't call or receive calls. an then it changes to rrc:idle band 1 and the signal indicator says no network. and after a minute it changes back to gsm900:idle ant everything starts all over again.
i tired orange and digi and they work but no mobile data, although i did not really try to fix the mobile data problem since i have a telekom sim that i am trying to make work.
i noticed that on orange the first line is rrc:idle band1 or band8 and works all the time (i can make and receive calls).
the sim i have is a normal sim that i had for 2 years and i cut it to a micro sim 1 year ago for an allview and it worked perfectly. i thought it might be the sim so i tried a telekom micro sim and the same happened.
someone suggested to try going in the hidden menu and follow the steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593305 but now i can't enter hidden menu. hidden menu enabler says link status disconnected. i don't know why because a few months ago i was able to get in hidden menu using this post.
i searched for another way to access hidden menu on google an i got https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqmIq7_RQh0 wich says to use fx and i did and the guy said to go in system/efs/carrier but there is no carrier folder in my efs folder.
on the unlock post someone suggested to flash the mj4 modem so i first flashed the stock nc5 rom, then i rooted using CF-auto root method from chainfire and finally flashed the mj4 modem but the problem is exactly the same.
after this there is still no carrier folder in my efs folder so i can't try to access hidden menu.
i still have 1.5 years on my telekom contract so switching is not an option. plus telekom is the best for me right now so....... can anyone please help?
i wanted to give all the details i knew so the post ended up being very large. i apologize for that and thank you for reading.
Valentin6282 said:
so i have spring note 3 and i want to use it in romania but there was no international unlock until now.
the phone is sm-n900p with 4.4.2 nc5 with CF-auto root from chainfire.
i have used the apk from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56489748&postcount=1355 to unlock the phone for international use and it worked.
the problem is that the phone makes and receives calls for the first 10 seconds or so. After that it won't and after a minute the network disconnects and in a few seconds it reconnects and it works for 10 secs and it keeps doing that on a loop. I am in romania on cosmote, now called telekom.
i went into service mode and the first line changes. for the first 10 seconds it says gsm900:idle and when that happens i can call and receive calls. after 10 seconds the line changes to gsm:idle and i can't call or receive calls. an then it changes to rrc:idle band 1 and the signal indicator says no network. and after a minute it changes back to gsm900:idle ant everything starts all over again.
i tired orange and digi and they work but no mobile data, although i did not really try to fix the mobile data problem since i have a telekom sim that i am trying to make work.
i noticed that on orange the first line is rrc:idle band1 or band8 and works all the time (i can make and receive calls).
the sim i have is a normal sim that i had for 2 years and i cut it to a micro sim 1 year ago for an allview and it worked perfectly. i thought it might be the sim so i tried a telekom micro sim and the same happened.
someone suggested to try going in the hidden menu and follow the steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593305 but now i can't enter hidden menu. hidden menu enabler says link status disconnected. i don't know why because a few months ago i was able to get in hidden menu using this post.
i searched for another way to access hidden menu on google an i got https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqmIq7_RQh0 wich says to use fx and i did and the guy said to go in system/efs/carrier but there is no carrier folder in my efs folder.
on the unlock post someone suggested to flash the mj4 modem so i first flashed the stock nc5 rom, then i rooted using CF-auto root method from chainfire and finally flashed the mj4 modem but the problem is exactly the same.
after this there is still no carrier folder in my efs folder so i can't try to access hidden menu.
i still have 1.5 years on my telekom contract so switching is not an option. plus telekom is the best for me right now so....... can anyone please help?
i wanted to give all the details i knew so the post ended up being very large. i apologize for that and thank you for reading.
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First I would save all your data to a PC and do a factory reset. Then Odin a fresh copy of NC5 and get back to bone stock, let the device sit for 10 minutes and settle down then root. Now bloat and set it up as a daily user, now make a back up so you have a base to work from. Here is a link to help with that http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 . Next try downloading and then reinstalling the above mentioned apk again to see if you got a bad download or install the first time. To get into the hidden menu use this apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 Enjoy !!!
jimzweb1 said:
First I would save all your data to a PC and do a factory reset. Then Odin a fresh copy of NC5 and get back to bone stock, let the device sit for 10 minutes and settle down then root. Now bloat and set it up as a daily user, now make a back up so you have a base to work from. Here is a link to help with that http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 . Next try downloading and then reinstalling the above mentioned apk again to see if you got a bad download or install the first time. To get into the hidden menu use this apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 Enjoy !!!
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sry for the dallied response. thank you for the apk to access hidden menu. it worked and i managed to fix the problem thanks to that.
so again thank you.
Hi XDA ,
Am new in the Forum & First of all thanks to all of you for helping the forum and people. I'm having difficulties and I cant seem to find the way to fix this(its been 2 weeks)
My problem is the following: I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 details:
software version: N900PVPUBMI3
hardware version N900P.00
Status: network: Digital roaming
mobile network type CDMA-AxRTT
Android 4.4.2
KERNEL:[email protected]#1
A friend bought me this phone and called my carrier METROPCS and made them set up the phone so I could use it. they asked him for imei and sim number. He was able to use the phone and 4GLTE(he was doing this to verify it was unlocked) later on he gave me the phone and I had to do the same procedure he did but first I did a factory data reset.
After it I wasn't able to set it up again.
I've noticed that APN SETTINGS has disappeared from the menu, cant search for networks, when I load IMEI it no longer shows the imei but it shows MEID B0000000 and besides all of this I have a message that says SIM CARD INVALID.(but the sim card works perfectly on my other phone)
I will all my life appreciate if you help me with this matter please!
PS. phone is rooted as far as I know(root check on Google play store said it was)
Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.
Stand by
Good luck
XDAGeorge305 said:
Hi XDA ,
Am new in the Forum & First of all thanks to all of you for helping the forum and people. I'm having difficulties and I cant seem to find the way to fix this(its been 2 weeks)
My problem is the following: I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 details:
software version: N900PVPUBMI3
hardware version N900P.00
Status: network: Digital roaming
mobile network type CDMA-AxRTT
Android 4.4.2
KERNEL:[email protected]#1
A friend bought me this phone and called my carrier METROPCS and made them set up the phone so I could use it. they asked him for imei and sim number. He was able to use the phone and 4GLTE(he was doing this to verify it was unlocked) later on he gave me the phone and I had to do the same procedure he did but first I did a factory data reset.
After it I wasn't able to set it up again.
I've noticed that APN SETTINGS has disappeared from the menu, cant search for networks, when I load IMEI it no longer shows the imei but it shows MEID B0000000 and besides all of this I have a message that says SIM CARD INVALID.(but the sim card works perfectly on my other phone)
I will all my life appreciate if you help me with this matter please!
PS. phone is rooted as far as I know(root check on Google play store said it was)
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You might try installing this app it find/gives all the hidden info on your device http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 it will give you APN's MEID AND IMEI . All you have to do is download to your PC, it my download as a zip file. Just use 7zip and rename it to an apk, then copy and paste it to your internal sd card via your charging cable. Then click on apk and install. Enjoy !!!
BTW your MEID is on a label under the battery !!!
jimzweb1 said:
You might try installing this app it find/gives all the hidden info on your device http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 it will give you APN's MEID AND IMEI . All you have to do is download to your PC, it my download as a zip file. Just use 7zip and rename it to an apk, then copy and paste it to your internal sd card via your charging cable. Then click on apk and install. Enjoy !!!
BTW your MEID is on a label under the battery !!!
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Hi Jim/XDA
I'm still not able to connect to the network. Regarding the IMEI on the back part i know its there however what im saying is that im not able to see my imei through command when i dial *#06#
i as well had this errors today when i woke up:
: LTE:ESM-x EMM-14(ive seen this error when this issue started but it dissapeared and it came back know)
data roaming: you have lost data connectivity because you left your home network with data roaming turned off.
On mobile networks i remember i use to be able to select many(GSM,CDMA,etc) now in network mode i only see 2 options LTE/CDMA,CDMA. Currently LTE/CDMA is selected and if you just look at the network mode option without actually opening it it shows CDMA/LTE/EVDO.
Also when i opened the SCRTN it shows on black screen.
I tried to do some minor changes on Galaxy tools like the SIM UICC UNLOCK all mps,sales,default code on XAS. Factory & keystring ON. MSL/SPC show 222222.
After i did SIM UICC UNLOCK and restarted phone know took away all errors but i see the signal bars faded out and with a little red x on top of it. I've read the manual but im still wondering if there might still be things to set on a particular way that are not specified on it Can you please help me set this up properly?
XDAGeorge305 said:
Hi Jim/XDA
I'm still not able to connect to the network. Regarding the IMEI on the back part i know its there however what im saying is that im not able to see my imei through command when i dial *#06#
i as well had this errors today when i woke up:
: LTE:ESM-x EMM-14(ive seen this error when this issue started but it dissapeared and it came back know)
data roaming: you have lost data connectivity because you left your home network with data roaming turned off.
On mobile networks i remember i use to be able to select many(GSM,CDMA,etc) now in network mode i only see 2 options LTE/CDMA,CDMA. Currently LTE/CDMA is selected and if you just look at the network mode option without actually opening it it shows CDMA/LTE/EVDO.
Also when i opened the SCRTN it shows on black screen.
I tried to do some minor changes on Galaxy tools like the SIM UICC UNLOCK all mps,sales,default code on XAS. Factory & keystring ON. MSL/SPC show 222222.
After i did SIM UICC UNLOCK and restarted phone know took away all errors but i see the signal bars faded out and with a little red x on top of it. I've read the manual but im still wondering if there might still be things to set on a particular way that are not specified on it Can you please help me set this up properly?
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Is this a Sprint variant? If so, you shouldn't have factory reset the phone. It looked like the phone was previously flashed to MetroPCS and by resetting the phone, it removed all the carrier data.
You will have to reflash the phone to get it working again.
nature954 said:
Is this a Sprint variant? If so, you shouldn't have factory reset the phone. It looked like the phone was previously flashed to MetroPCS and by resetting the phone, it removed all the carrier data.
You will have to reflash the phone to get it working again.
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Is there a tutorial i could follow here ?
I greatly appreciate your help,
Regards
George
Hey guys, for those who need to edit an APN (Access Point Names), there is a little secret.
Go Settings, and scroll down the list. You will find a search box. Type there Access Piont Names and here it is.
The steps above are neccesary, since APN setting is hidden.
Well I got ahold of my 5th note 3 and nobody has the best step on how to unlock it on android 5.0 OC5 without downgrading back 4.2 so i will be posting it
Step 1:
Root it using it CF-Auto-root
https://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Step 2:
Get ahold of iDone's GTv3.1.5.apk & GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk Install them and do the update but dont press unlock yet
Step 3 :
Downgrade the modem back M13 or Mj4 (i will double check but i have the link for the one i used )
https://mega.nz/#!mg5nVZiD
I think it was m13 plus my phone says it sooo lol
Step 4 :
After downgrading the modem back to m13 you can now go to idone gt app and press (SIM UICC Unlock) after that restart the phone (now the phone is internationally unlock)
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success". Reboot the device then its domestically unlock
P.S. if you are you are using a International sim the us in order for it to roam you would have to do this step
Im also not responsible for any damage done to your device :good:
on step 3, the link prompts to insert decryption key
Unlocking Procedure
I'm new to unlocking and wanted to know if it's possible for you to add a bit more detail to this unlock procedure?
Thanks
Mitch
Note 3 unlock on domestic network
AndroidKing said:
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
:good:
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By domestic unlock do u mean it will work on t mobile?
Wow, this works perfectly. Running on AT&T.
Thanks : )
AndroidKing said:
Well I got ahold of my 5th note 3 and nobody has the best step on how to unlock it on android 5.0 OC5 without downgrading back 4.2 so i will be posting it
Step 1:
Root it using it CF-Auto-root
https://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Step 2:
Get ahold of iDone's GTv3.1.5.apk & GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk Install them and do the update but dont press unlock yet
Step 3 :
Downgrade the modem back M13 or Mj4 (i will double check but i have the link for the one i used )
https://mega.nz/#!mg5nVZiD
I think it was m13 plus my phone says it sooo lol
Step 4 :
After downgrading the modem back to m13 you can now go to idone gt app and press (SIM UICC Unlock) after that restart the phone (now the phone is internationally unlock)
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success". Reboot the device then its domestically unlock
P.S. if you are you are using a International sim the us in order for it to roam you would have to do this step
Im also not responsible for any damage done to your device :good:
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What is the "Enter decryption key" that we need for Step 3?
IT WORKS!!!
I was getting 3G and H+ on my N900P and I couldn't have been more happy. Alright, so I've uploaded a zip file with everything you need.
Here's the link to the zip file on my Google Drive: http://bit.ly/1oZDO9t
Edit: The modem is version MI3 (That's emm eye three). Also, after you apply the GCF settings and reboot, you need to change your mobile networks settings from CDMA/LTE to GSM/UMTS for the new SIM card to be recognized. Enjoy!
BlockOfDynamite said:
IT WORKS!!!
I was getting 3G and H+ on my N900P and I couldn't have been more happy. Alright, so I've uploaded a zip file with everything you need.
Here's the link to the zip file on my Google Drive: link removed
Edit: The modem is version MI3 (That's emm eye three). Also, after you apply the GCF settings and reboot, you need to change your mobile networks settings from CDMA/LTE to GSM/UMTS for the new SIM card to be recognized. Enjoy!
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I tried to download the zip file from the link provided and received a binary file.
JeopardyRage said:
I tried to download the zip file from the link provided and received a binary file.
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What do you mean you received a binary file? What was the extension on the file you got? It should be a .zip file. If it's not, you'll have to redownload it.
BlockOfDynamite said:
What do you mean you received a binary file? What was the extension on the file you got? It should be a .zip file. If it's not, you'll have to redownload it.
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Download in browser, got that trying to download with Google drive.
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rbeavers said:
Download in browser, got that trying to download with Google drive.
Sent from my SM-G920V using XDA-Developers mobile app
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It should look like this in your browser. Make sure you click the download button on the top. If it comes out as anything but .zip, then try a different browser.
toolsoldier said:
on step 3, the link prompts to insert decryption key
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https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B5gwgS8Wzjj1QzFuaXF0WFNnenc&export=download
It didn't work
I went through the process but when I click the sim UICC unlock a new notification pops up asking, network unlock asking for control key
MI3 Modem needed
Daniel Owusu said:
I went through the process but when I click the sim UICC unlock a new notification pops up asking, network unlock asking for control key
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I had same problem at first, I didn't go back to modem MI3 from OK2, after it worked perfectly.
it didn't work
My sprint note 3 uicc now shows that the phone is unlocked but there is a red X on the network signal bar. How can I get rid of this to make my phone work? Please help
My network is blocked and IMEI certi shows failed
I have been able to unlock the phone but when I checked on the service mode, I realized the network is blocked and the IMEI certi shows failed.
This has caused the network signal bar to show a red X. Though unlocked, there is no signal showing. Any help please
AndroidKing said:
Well I got ahold of my 5th note 3 and nobody has the best step on how to unlock it on android 5.0 OC5 without downgrading back 4.2 so i will be posting it
Step 1:
Root it using it CF-Auto-root
https://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Step 2:
Get ahold of iDone's GTv3.1.5.apk & GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk Install them and do the update but dont press unlock yet
Step 3 :
Downgrade the modem back M13 or Mj4 (i will double check but i have the link for the one i used )
https://mega.nz/#!mg5nVZiD
I think it was m13 plus my phone says it sooo lol
Step 4 :
After downgrading the modem back to m13 you can now go to idone gt app and press (SIM UICC Unlock) after that restart the phone (now the phone is internationally unlock)
Step 5 :
Final in the unlocking process for it work in the united states aka domestic
Goto the phone app and dial *#0011# the menu should open up press menu and back then menu key input "Q" press ok then press menu key input again "0000" press ok and wait for the menu to open
UE Setting & Info >Setting >Protocol >GCF >GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON
It will say "success". Reboot the device then its domestically unlock
P.S. if you are you are using a International sim the us in order for it to roam you would have to do this step
Im also not responsible for any damage done to your device :good:
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Better solution here. Just tryin to help http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/how-to-t-mobile-gsm-true-4g-lte-unlock-t3448000
johnb4200 said:
Better solution here. Just tryin to help http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/how-to-t-mobile-gsm-true-4g-lte-unlock-t3448000
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No LTE, don't know about sim unlock.
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rbeavers said:
No LTE, don't know about sim unlock.
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Hey rbeavers what do you mean don't know about sim unlock did you urself try my method and now running a tmobile sim on a tmobile rom on your exsprint note I also pm you my personal phone number to assist u in getting your lte going should be a cinch since you got 4g up already
johnb4200 said:
Hey rbeavers what do you mean don't know about sim unlock did you urself try my method and now running a tmobile sim on a tmobile rom on your exsprint note I also pm you my personal phone number to assist u in getting your lte going should be a cinch since you got 4g up already
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As I said, in your thread, I was unlocked all ready.
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