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[INFO] JP Docomo's Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) has Odin mode

Today , I exactly confimed that SC-04D had Odin mode !
But I'm not checked fastboot mode exist
Vol down + power → Odin mode
I'm wating for other report !

macchky said:
Today , I exactly confimed that SC-04D had Odin mode !
But I'm not checked fastboot mode exist
Vol down + power → Odin mode
I'm wating for other report !
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It'll work exactly the same way

So the Japanese Docomo version is different from the UK or US GSM one?
I always get my android phones from oversea but this time I was thinking to buy it in Japan as I am living here. I don't want to find any sim lock or retarded docomo customization. I tried the Galaxy Nexus in a docomo shop and I didn't find any differences from the one I saw from youtube. Can you confirm that?
Thanks

Differences in JP Nexus
ilcontegis said:
So the Japanese Docomo version is different from the UK or US GSM one?
...
Can you confirm that?
Thanks
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I've had mine for a couple of days. Seems pretty stock, even the boot screen just says 'Google', a nice refresh.
Differences I've noticed;
Baseband - SC04DOMKKD
SP-Mode shortcut - points to a webpage explaining it's coming soon
No tethering - coming in Jan, supposedly
Course I haven't used a non-JP one, so I could be missing more.
As a note
Kernel - 3.0.1-ge2433f2 [email protected]#1
Build number - ITL41D.SC04DOMKKD

Flashed?
Anyone tried to flash it with a custom rom or an AOSP build?
I'm wondering if the different baseband version will cause any issues.

I'm using ARHD1.3.1 with franco's kernel on docomo SC-04D baseband.
until now, working well smoothy
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Hi godelsproof,
I'm a first time android user, so I'm still a bit confused with all the terminology.
Regarding our flat rate data plans, baseband versions have no information related to this right ? I mean, if we change our baseband (to get rid of sim lock), our flat rate plans will still work ok ?
Regarding sim lock, before buying, I talked with Docomo sales rep, and he said that our phones are not sim locked, if we go to our own country, and insert a local sim, it should work. But at least trying my own SIM here says phone is locked, and emergency calls only...
What are the advantages to change to franco's kernel, in Galaxy Nexus? At least on some Nexus S thread, people are saying the performance improves quite a bit... I guess we can get more perf also from our horses ?

Now Im using a sc-04d, and change to xxkk1 baseband sucessful. Just as same as the uk one.
sc-04d has a simlock, but you can go to docomo shop and unlock it .

wedz said:
Hi godelsproof,
I'm a first time android user, so I'm still a bit confused with all the terminology.
Regarding our flat rate data plans, baseband versions have no information related to this right ? I mean, if we change our baseband (to get rid of sim lock), our flat rate plans will still work ok ?
Regarding sim lock, before buying, I talked with Docomo sales rep, and he said that our phones are not sim locked, if we go to our own country, and insert a local sim, it should work. But at least trying my own SIM here says phone is locked, and emergency calls only...
What are the advantages to change to franco's kernel, in Galaxy Nexus? At least on some Nexus S thread, people are saying the performance improves quite a bit... I guess we can get more perf also from our horses ?
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I think you shold do a bit of searching on this forum about the gnex before posting, also the gnex is sold unlocked worldwide.

jerson-xu said:
Now Im using a sc-04d, and change to xxkk1 baseband sucessful. Just as same as the uk one.
sc-04d has a simlock, but you can go to docomo shop and unlock it .
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I'm a little unclear on a few points, and would appreciate a little more info . I also have a Docomo SC-04D:
1) When you say that you changed the baseband, this means that you flashed the radio right?
2) Can we just use the standard fastboot method for flashing the radio to the direct-from-google radio image, or are there more steps we should do?
3) Are there any disadvantages to changing the baseband?
Thanks!

What the heck is Odin mode and what can I do we this?

Floodguy said:
What the heck is Odin mode and what can I do we this?
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odin mode is the same as what other galaxy series can do, if you dont know what it is, I suggest you try the search function at the top of the page.

kms108 said:
odin mode is the same as what other galaxy series can do, if you dont know what it is, I suggest you try the search function at the top of the page.
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Ahhh, you're right! Thanks, got it!

does the GSM or Verizon model work with Odin?

AllGamer said:
does the GSM or Verizon model work with Odin?
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yes, you can also plug in a usb widget to get into odin mode, thats if you dont want to use combination of buttons

has any body rooted using odin b/c a riend of mine tried to on my phone and now it wont boot all the way

Foreign SIM doesn't prompt for unlock code -- how to unlock?

I have a SaskTel Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M, baseband version I747MVLLE8) that is locked, and I want to unlock it. But when I insert a foreign SIM (from AT&T) I get no prompt for an unlock code. Instead it just says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only." I've contacted several of the online unlock code suppliers and they say without this prompt I can't unlock the phone. I've also tried to enter variations of the *7465625* code, but they do nothing at all. SaskTel says they don't provide unlock code. This despite the fact that I purchased the phone outright, and have no contract with them. Am I totally hooped, or is there some way I can get this phone unlocked?

ddice said:
I have a SaskTel Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M, baseband version I747MVLLE8) that is locked, and I want to unlock it. But when I insert a foreign SIM (from AT&T) I get no prompt for an unlock code. Instead it just says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only." I've contacted several of the online unlock code suppliers and they say without this prompt I can't unlock the phone. I've also tried to enter variations of the *7465625* code, but they do nothing at all. SaskTel says they don't provide unlock code. This despite the fact that I purchased the phone outright, and have no contract with them. Am I totally hooped, or is there some way I can get this phone unlocked?
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try another SIM, maybe the one you're using is borked.

Try this
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
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cue_32 said:
Try this
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
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I've already tried that, the phone doesn't respond to this keystroke sequence.

dLo GSR said:
try another SIM, maybe the one you're using is borked.
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Possible, but I doubt it, since it works just fine in another phone. In any case I don't have another one to try.

Misread

#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.

lamsik said:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
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That and probably every variation of it I can think of! I am wondering though, is this code internal only to the phone, or does it go to the cellular network? When I do type it, it does nothing, though if I send it I get an "Invalid USSD" message returned from the network.

lamsik said:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
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this code doesn't work on the LTE variants of the SGS3. most of the multi-stage codes (####*###) don't work, you just end up with an error.

Correct as stated. Additionally, if you have a foreign micro sim, and you are not on a stock ROM, the unlock screen prompt will not show. I was running AOKP, and could not get the prompt to show, so I flashed back to stock, unlocked phone, then flashed back to AOKP, bc TW sucks!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

Gerbowski said:
Correct as stated. Additionally, if you have a foreign micro sim, and you are not on a stock ROM, the unlock screen prompt will not show. I was running AOKP, and could not get the prompt to show, so I flashed back to stock, unlocked phone, then flashed back to AOKP, bc TW sucks!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
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This is what I was starting to suspect. Can you refer me to a good, really clear step by step procedure to do this? I've never done this with a phone, and since I live in a small town, I doubt I can find anyone to help me here. So a step by step would be nice. Thanks.

ddice said:
This is what I was starting to suspect. Can you refer me to a good, really clear step by step procedure to do this? I've never done this with a phone, and since I live in a small town, I doubt I can find anyone to help me here. So a step by step would be nice. Thanks.
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are you on a stock ROM?

i have a i747M and unlocked it with the at&t micro sim, so i know it works,
did u cut ur at&t sim down to size ? maybe u did it wrong and it wont recognize, or ur sim slot is ****ed up ....
ur best bet right now is to try another micro sim

Ok, I've now got my phone rooted. Can someone suggest how I can get the ROM set so that it will allow me to enter the unlock code when I insert a foreign SIM.

There's a 3rd potential method that hasn't been mentioned on here that we see working for most Samsung handsets. In fact, for some Samsung handsets (usually older ones) it is the only unlocking method that will work.
It is:
1. Turn on the phone with a non accepted or accepted SIM card inserted
2. Type #0111*CODE# replacing CODE with your network unlock code
However, if your service provider lock is active, then you'll need to use the code #0133*CODE# instead.
All unlocking methods (once you have the unlock code) are available here: http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/samsung-instructions.asp
Hope that helps.

Did you manage to unlock?
I'm facing the exact same issue. My S3 doesn't show the network unlock prompt when I insert a foreign SIM. Mine is locked to AT&T. It's also SGH-I747 model

You could try and unlock your phone as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
Then try the SIM card after the phone is unlocked.
Oh, I believe this only works on Stock ROMS.

Tybalt said:
You could try and unlock your phone as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
Then try the SIM card after the phone is unlocked.
Oh, I believe this only works on Stock ROMS.
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Follow the link Tybalt quoted, you will unlock your phone and the sim won't ask for an unlock code because well, it's unlocked.... Follow the instructions, you need to be on JB 4.11 for this to work, some have had success on custom roms but not many....you don't need to root to do this and make sure when you see the success code you have 40 at the end not 30... i did this a couple times... 30 I think basically means you have locked it again ... and in the instructions when it says wait 30 or 60 seconds... you really do have to wait.. don't be impatient....it's a huge thread with many many successes.....

Samsung Galaxy S3
I have the same issue but I have a sgh-i747 Samsung galaxy S3 i brought it to koodo and was told it was a compatible phone with the company when unlocked. The problem/question i have is When i insert my new simcard the screen will not display any prompt to input a unlock code. It just says emergency calls only or unregistered sim. I inserted my sim card into another s3 same model, software versions, different provider, and the phone asked for the unlock code right when powered on. So i tried and flashed a new firmware but its doing the same thing.
I called koodo and they gave me instructions to create a new apn of Koodo SP it did not make my phone prompt me for an unlock code.
When i send an email to any website about unlocking my phone they advice me not to purchase there product if my phones not prompting me for a unlock code that will it more then likely not work.
I've seen methods online of using these to input an unlock code "#0111*UNLOCKCODE#" or "#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#" but when i tell the unlock website this information this still tell me not to purchase there product and i mean many numerous websites. I do not want to buy an unlock code only to try to input it with these methods and have it not work. Which i highly dought it would because the normal 7465625 command doesnt work either.
I also tried this factory unlock and it did nothing
PLEASE HELP!?!?

mobileunlocked said:
There's a 3rd potential method that hasn't been mentioned on here that we see working for most Samsung handsets. In fact, for some Samsung handsets (usually older ones) it is the only unlocking method that will work.
It is:
1. Turn on the phone with a non accepted or accepted SIM card inserted
2. Type #0111*CODE# replacing CODE with your network unlock code[/URL]
Hope that helps.
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Thank you so much for this!
Whenever I typed any variation of the #7465625 code I would get the "emergency calls only" message. #0111*CODE# did the trick!
The provider didn't even know this, the best they could come up with after numerous calls to their hotline is that the phone was broken and/or that the SIM card was badly inserted, thus I should mail them the phone to the other side of the country for unlocking. Would they even have known how to do it over there?
My grandma says thanks!

problem with samsung galaxy nexus

I bought a galaxy nexus online in italy (imported).
The firmware is Yakjuxw and was not updated. I had a card H3G italy and everything worked ok.
I then updated to yakju and was always ok. I had Android 4.2.1
Today I changed my carrier and not read any sim Wind Italy
you can not tell me another radio to flash it correctly?
or at least I can redo the procedure to bring him yakjuxw?
how do I fix it without having to bring in help?
I discovered dall'imei by samsung which is imported Romanian

sounds like your phone was temporary unlocked and after flashing yakju you lost the unlock.. now the phone only accepts sim of the carrier its locked to.. the only way to fix this is by either calling the carrier and getting a unlock code or buying the unlock code online..
PS- i can see you need help but next time post in the correct section :good:

the gnexus is not carrier locked...
other sim with other carrier goes well...only wind italy have problems
maybe i have flashed a not radio img compatibile?

Try this app, it says it's only for docomo network. But it worked fine for me, you have to be rooted for it to work tough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548008
edit: Use the unlock method where you keep your IMEI code, could void warrenty otherwise.

devilmj said:
the gnexus is not carrier locked...
other sim with other carrier goes well...only wind italy have problems
maybe i have flashed a not radio img compatibile?
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oh.. then i am not sure what the issue is... weird that it stop reading one specific carriers sim

I can confirm nexus phones comes factory unlocked regardless the county you purchased it from.
Make sure you don't have a bad baseband after the ROM update.
I bought mine in Canada under a Fido contract and it works fine here in Italy and anywhere else I have been with any carriers.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

If you go under:
settings
more
mobile networks
-> Do you have wind Access point name
-> Try to with Network Operators if appear
Under About phone, what is yout Baseband?

anarkia1976 said:
If you go under:
settings
more
mobile networks
-> Do you have wind Access point name
-> Try to with Network Operators if appear
Under About phone, what is yout Baseband?
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hi,
the problem is that the sim is not recognized by the phone...it not ask me the pin code!
Now i can check the baseband....i flash this adio-maguro-i9250xxla02.img then i think i have this xxla2
and not work with this carrier
i think i must flash the JB Baseband...XXLF1 = baseband Europe
to install it as long as I put it on the phone, go into recovery and do update zip?

But have you tried a total recovery?

devilmj said:
hi,
the problem is that the sim is not recognized by the phone...it not ask me the pin code!
Now i can check the baseband....i flash this adio-maguro-i9250xxla02.img then i think i have this xxla2
and not work with this carrier
i think i must flash the JB Baseband...XXLF1 = baseband Europe
to install it as long as I put it on the phone, go into recovery and do update zip?
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Download baseband + ril from thread and flash from cwm ....!

anarkia1976 said:
Download baseband + ril from thread and flash from cwm ....!
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ril is required?
I don't have it installed now..

Yes
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If he's running stock ROM, the baseband would have updated along with the 4.2.1 update...that's how my Nexus updated when I went to stock a few weeks ago...the bootloader also updates to the latest...the SIM is probably defective or that particular carrier runs on a different band (unlikely)...it could also be that the APN settings need to be entered manually like I have to do with Straight Talk.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

devilmj said:
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Today I changed my carrier and not read any sim Wind Italy
you can not tell me another radio to flash it correctly?
or at least I can redo the procedure to bring him yakjuxw?
how do I fix it without having to bring in help?
I discovered dall'imei by samsung which is imported Romanian
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Ask your carrier to raplace the SIM card.

this telephone not read any sim...
how can i solve it?

devilmj said:
the gnexus is not carrier locked...
other sim with other carrier goes well...only wind italy have problems
maybe i have flashed a not radio img compatibile?
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The radio will have nothing to do with it. Almost all GSM GNex radios are compatible with almost all GSM carriers in the world.
Segnale007 said:
I can confirm nexus phones comes factory unlocked regardless the county you purchased it from.
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This is NOT true. There are many GNex devices that come carrier locked.
devilmj said:
hi,
the problem is that the sim is not recognized by the phone...it not ask me the pin code!
Now i can check the baseband....i flash this adio-maguro-i9250xxla02.img then i think i have this xxla2
and not work with this carrier
i think i must flash the JB Baseband...XXLF1 = baseband Europe
to install it as long as I put it on the phone, go into recovery and do update zip?
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You probably have a bad SIM card.
devilmj said:
ril is required?
I don't have it installed now..
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No.
maxon_yalta said:
Ask your carrier to raplace the SIM card.
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+1. This

I eventually discovered that one of the pins of the sim reader is broken.
the adapter broke it, so now I have to replace it.
hardware problem, you can close.
thanks to all

Unlock Code From AT&T Not Working - What Can I Do? [HELP]

I was given the unlock code and it still says request to unlock network unsuccessful, it's eligible to be unlocked...
All help would be greatly appreciated.

Should I try flashing over back to this stock rom and then see: http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip
I hate being stuck in a rut like this, already had my account transfered to a T-Mobile microsim. This is driving me nuts...
The person I bought this phone from said they updated but then when I checked it was still at 4.1.2 and said something about update interrupted...

Or which of these should I use: http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=71

Flashing a Rom won't unlocknyour phone..... Also what do you mean your still on 4.1.2?? That is the latest Rom for the phone. ... Where are you obtaining your unlock code from? The only time att provides it themselves is over the phone. You sure your not getting the wrong code?
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Yes I got the code from AT&T over the phone, called them twice and got the same code 1-800-331-0500 they gave me 41907314... According to this: http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ if ya take the newest update, ya can't sim unlock the phone cause it takes out the “NW Lock NV Data Initiallize” (Step #9) according to YouTube user comments...
THIS IS WHY I'm wondering what Stock firmware I need to downgrade back to in order to get that option again and be able to sim unlock my phone.
So I'm wondering if it's I317UCALJ2 or I317UCALK7 that re-enables that option for me. Right now I'm on I317UCAMA4...
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Sorry bout the 2 posts, I thought it'd auto-append them to my main post...

Okay now I keep getting errors on installing about a signature and then two file locations sdCard0 and I think extsdCard...
How can I fix this do I copy the image to sdCard (InnerSD)? Or do I need CWM to install for Scott's Stock ROMs?

Yup that worked, I had to use Odin and this image http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip and followed these instructions on installing it: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11...y-note-2-sgh-i317-original-factory-stock-rom/ then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed...

n1nj4Lo said:
Yup that worked, I had to use Odin and this image http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip and followed these instructions on installing it: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11...y-note-2-sgh-i317-original-factory-stock-rom/ then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed...
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hi
I am having the same issue, I got unlock code from ATT but it says network unlock request unsuccessful.
so if I follow above instruction to go back to 4.1.1 I will be able to use the unlock code right?
can you please give me few steps which you used for unlocking... then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed.<--I dont find it.
I will try to flash it.
and after unlock can we do factory update 4.1.2?

smithjohnatpa said:
hi
I am having the same issue, I got unlock code from ATT but it says network unlock request unsuccessful.
so if I follow above instruction to go back to 4.1.1 I will be able to use the unlock code right?
can you please give me few steps which you used for unlocking... then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed.<--I dont find it.
I will try to flash it.
and after unlock can we do factory update 4.1.2?
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You can try the ^^^^^^ links do you can enter your code in too get it unlocked!
Or try this if still not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

Yea after all that it's safe to upgrade back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 or nearly any compatible rom you like.

n1nj4Lo said:
Yea after all that it's safe to upgrade back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 or nearly any compatible rom you like.
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Thanks downloading now...
does it matter which SIM I have to put inside? mine is ATT do I have to keep ATT sim inside or Tmobile will work too?

smithjohnatpa said:
Thanks downloading now...
does it matter which SIM I have to put inside? mine is ATT do I have to keep ATT sim inside or Tmobile will work too?
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Ya might wanna keep the T-Mobile sim in it just to make sure it unlocked it correctly...

n1nj4Lo said:
Ya might wanna keep the T-Mobile sim in it just to make sure it unlocked it correctly...
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No I mean while doing this process? Odin thing.. does it matter which SIM I have to keep in note

This http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ is the tute I believe, gotta remember it's been 2 months since I did this, so I'm not quite 100% certain. LoL
I'll be having to do it all over again too, by the end of this week possibly, since some jerk decided to steal my note 2 I had to go to ebay and win a new one.
I don't think it'd matter during the Odin flash with a AT&T sim card or T-Mobile one in it, I can't remember if I did it with or without a sim card, but to be on the safe side I'd do it without a T-Mobile sim card in it, just for that first successful boot... Then do the 4.1.1 unlock code method, take the back and battery off then pop in the T-Mobile sim card(Or whatever other non-AT&T carrier sim card) and see if it done it correctly...

n1nj4Lo said:
This http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ is the tute I believe, gotta remember it's been 2 months since I did this, so I'm not quite 100% certain. LoL
I'll be having to do it all over again too, by the end of this week possibly, since some jerk decided to steal my note 2 I had to go to ebay and win a new one.
I don't think it'd matter during the Odin flash with a AT&T sim card or T-Mobile one in it, I can't remember if I did it with or without a sim card, but to be on the safe side I'd do it without a T-Mobile sim card in it, just for that first successful boot... Then do the 4.1.1 unlock code method, take the back and battery off then pop in the T-Mobile sim card(Or whatever other non-AT&T carrier sim card) and see if it done it correctly...
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Thanks a lot you been real good help for me to unlock my note 2.
yes worked with TMOBILE Sim to so seems like doesnt matter.
and now i updated 4.1.2 with Kies and it worked fine too and my phone is unlock now taking tmobile SIM too.
appreciate it.
so sorry your phone stolen.

help
hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from at&t to tmobile. i'm using the galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i know this forum is mostly how to unlock the phone manually, like without the unlock code number.. but i have the code, i just want it to work.. i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't even know what that means. can someone please help me?

Try this
galxynote2 said:
hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from at&t to tmobile. i'm using the galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i know this forum is mostly how to unlock the phone manually, like without the unlock code number.. but i have the code, i just want it to work.. i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't even know what that means. can someone please help me?
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I bought an AT&T live demo note 2 that was used in an AT&T store. I used this method from youtube, popped in my niece's T-Mobile microsd and dialed 611. T-Mobile's customer service rang and answered showing it worked. You need 4.1.1 to use this method though. I'm going get me a microsim today since my vibrant doesn't use the micro.
FREE HOW TO UNLOCK SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2

You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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PUTALE said:
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk
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The link I posted above shows the step by step instructions on YouTube.

this is NOT TRUE if on 4.3.x
PUTALE said:
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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The above is not true - if your phone has upgraded firmware, you will NOT see the item "NW LOCK NV RAM...." in your "NETWORK LOCK" "PHONE CONTROL" menu.
So, the ONLY two solutions are:
1) keep bugging ATT to create a case for you and investigate
2) downgrade to 4.1.1 modem (NEED TO READ/UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLASH etc.)
then apply the Samsung service menu "fix" as shown in the above video...*
*Then, you could upgrade to newer ROM... if you wish....:cyclops:

Experiences SIM unlocking SGH-I747 (Galaxy S III) AT&T 4.3 with codes

Has any one had positive experiences with SIM unlocking the AT&T sgh-i747 (Galaxy S III) after the 4.3 update with a code??
I paid $14.99 to SamMobile to unlock using their software but it didn't work and they don't answer my emails. But that's not with a code
Admins: if there is a thread for this already, please point me to it. I could not find one with successes after the 4.3 update
Note that AT&T didn't want to give me a code: I had cancelled the service already and paid the ETF (foolish, I know), and now they don't care about me

I've seen plenty if users have success unlocking with a code. I don't know about how sammobile does it though.
You have to be stock for it to work BTW.
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Thanks doc. By "stock" you mean the official ROM without root? As I said, it's not the original version (4.1.1) but the OTA update to 4.1.3 by AT&T
I will have to buy some code

Root doesn't matter. Many custom stock based ROMs will also work but some may have removed some needed files which is why I just said stock. As long as its stock based and has the stock dialer it should work though.
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So, no one has any experience to share? has anyone unlocked a Galaxy S III 4.3 with a code? It's OK if you prefer to PM that info to avoid being interpreted as advertising

Official AT&T Unlock Code Fails
My contract ended id-September so I requested an unlock code, which was previded (below). I sent two separate requests for the unlock code and the number provided twice matches. I tried the unlock code (while using a T-Mobile SIM card) twice and the phone said the code was incorrect.
I prepared the phone by doing a factory reset. These are the phone details:
Model number
Samsung-SGH-I747 running
Android version
4.4.2
baseband
I747UCUFNE4
kernel
3.4.0-1514807
[email protected] #1
Mon May 19 21:00:05 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I747UCUFNE4
These are the instructions provided:by AT&T:
Thank you for contacting AT&T Customer Care about unlocking your AT&T Mobile device. We have reviewed your request and confirmed that the device may be unlocked. You should complete the unlock process before porting out your number for use with another carrier. Please allow 24 hours upon receipt of this notification to complete the unlock process.
Your Unlock Code is :12345678
Unlock Steps - Use Non-AT&T SIM Card
1. Power off the device and insert a non-AT&T SIM card.
2. Power on the device.
3. Network Lock displays: Enter the device unlock code.
4. Enter the eight-digit unlock code.
5. Press OK.
Note: You are allowed five attempts to unlock before your device permanently locks to the AT&T network. Note: If your device has been altered from the original manufacturer's standards, such as rooting the device, your unlock code may not work and you will need to contact the original manufacturer for assistance.
For questions regarding AT&T Mobile device, please visit the Phone/Device Learning Center. Thank you for your business. For other questions about our AT&T wireless service or other Mobile devices, please visit att.com.
I've tried the unlock twice and it did not work. The phone is rooted. I think I manually installed 4.4.2 because the OTA failed many time to update.
I think these instructions are confusing in that step 3 and step 4 both say enter the unlock code. Is there a second code? I thought an phone unlock code is a single 8-digit number.
I have successfully unlocked an old HTC Aria so I have a little bit of experience performing unlocks. But if you have advice I'd appreciate hearing your thought.

wpscully said:
My contract ended id-September so I requested an unlock code, which was previded (below). I sent two separate requests for the unlock code and the number provided twice matches. I tried the unlock code (while using a T-Mobile SIM card) twice and the phone said the code was incorrect.
I prepared the phone by doing a factory reset. These are the phone details:
Model number
Samsung-SGH-I747 running
Android version
4.4.2
baseband
I747UCUFNE4
kernel
3.4.0-1514807
[email protected] #1
Mon May 19 21:00:05 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I747UCUFNE4
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Forgive me for asking but is your phone running a stock ATT ROM? Does the imei obtain from the phone match the imei on the label under the battery?

audit13 said:
Forgive me for asking but is your phone running a stock ATT ROM? Does the imei obtain from the phone match the imei on the label under the battery?
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Yes, the IMIE shown on the label and via About device --> Status are identical. I asked AT&T twice for the unlock code because I thought maybe I sent the wrong code. I'm 99.9% sure the IMIE number I used is correct.
Yes, the flavor of Android installed is the AT&T version. If I recall, in August 2014 I used ODIN to manually install 4.4.2 because the over-the-air update was not working. (The OTA would download but fail to install. I'd wait for two or three days before I could try a second, third, forth... time.) I have also done a reset via Accounts --> Backup and reset. The MicroSD card was erased too, through the reset process. The lock screen, the home screen, all the typical AT&T add-on applications seem to be as they were when I purchased/upgraded the phone two years ago.
4.4.2 is rooted and I have Chainfire's SuperSU v2.00 Pro installed.
I should mention this: When I look at About device --> Status, all the way at the bottom, is "Device status" which shows "Custom". This isn't a setting. I suppose this is why the network unlock code is not working.
I'm not sure what to do next. I can't recall the page on XDA which guided me through the install of 4.4.2. I'll look a little harder because I'm sure I used XDA as my guide for the upgrade. Perhaps I'll try to install a non-root 4.4.2 image.
I never expected that I'd have five and only five tries at network unlock. I've used three tries... I need to make sure the last two work! Any advice is appreciated.

Sorry, I'm out of ideas. All I can suggest is flashing back to completely stock with stock recovery and no root access.

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Note that AT&T didn't want to give me a code: I had cancelled the service already and paid the ETF (foolish, I know), and now they don't care about me
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In my case AT&T told me they would not give me a code until I paid off my contract. I would seem they don't care about their former or current customers.
I showed them though, I was still on 4.1.2 and simply donwgraded my modem and used the free unlock method. It's now time to upgrade to kitkat.

@wpscully
Don't know if you still need help, but maybe this would do the trick? I think it's the last post that's describing a different method of getting the unlock code to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55677344
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@DocHoliday77, your pointer you mention above has proven invaluable. For the record here is the link I used; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55677344&postcount=137 MrBrown72 has a secret code and menu selections which seem to tell my phone to ignore all the customizations I made (root, maybe removing some AT&T bloat) and accept the valid network unlock code AT&T provided when my contract ended. The phone is now working on T-Mobile, rooted still, and none the worse for wear. I also want to thank Audit13 for advice on what not to do, and well as his guiding me so I found the hints that the phone considered itself "custom".
Finally I'll mention that if I had not been able to unlock this phone I never, ever would have selected AT&T as a cell provider. In this process they were professional, respectful, and helpful. T-Mobile didn't get my old line transferred before my AT&T contract ended. AT&T probably could have made clearing up this transfer very hard. But they were kind, understanding and efficient in reinstating my old number briefly so T-Mobile could finish the transfer.
I know others have had trouble with vendors. I wish all companies could understand that being unhelpul or rude is the fastest way to lose a customer for life.