Unlock SGS 3 - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

Run into this guide to unlock sgs 3... NOT I am sure if it's for the international version or if it works .. it does not specify. can someone in the know take a look at this..!! DO NOT TRY UNTIL IT get verifed if this really works!!
http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Le...nlock-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-for-FREE/td-p/5207988

At a glance, the guide is to root the phone and use the Voodoo app, which only works for the i9300 (international version) at present.

i suggest you do a forum search on this topic.
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Addition of the Canadian Carriers to this forum

To Canadian owners of the I747 GS3, welcome to your new home! XDA has officially added your devices to this forum! As such, let's all work to make the moderators' and developers' jobs easier by doing the following:
Threads: Would all of you who have started threads in the previous forum that relate to Rogers, Bell, or Telus, please indicate in bold in the thread title that it should be moved here and specify which section you want it moved to.
Update - 07/30/2012: There are still a number of Rogers/Bell/Telus specific threads in the old section without any direction to move them. If you are the OP to any of these threads, please edit the titles to reflect which carrier and section they apply to so that they will be moved to the appropriate new section. Time is running out so please do this asap, as per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803287
Development: Being added to this forum does not mean that anything has magically changed from the previous forum relating to compatibility of your device. If, for whatever reason, an AT&T mod was not safe to flash before, it is still not safe to flash! Continue to read the OP, search, and post in the thread, if you are unsure whether something is safe to install on your device. You alone are responsible for the health of your device, so please exercise that responsibility fully.
If there is anything else that you feel should be added to this thread, or you have any questions, please feel free to either send me a PM, or post in the thread below.
This change was definitely the right decision, as most of us are already spending the majority of our time on this thread, given the almost identical nature of our phones. Looking forward to working with our US GS3 colleagues in building the great community this has the potential to be!
Excellent, thank you!
OP updated, please update titles of threads from the old section you want moved asap.
So far I see no problems with AT&T mods and rogers. Some minor issues. But would be nice to have our own section
skwaLLLL said:
So far I see no problems with AT&T mods and rogers. Some minor issues. But would be nice to have our own section
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This is our section. Without our at&t friends, development would be a 10th of what it is now. As we pretty much have the same phone, this is the best structure for all i747 owners.
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David Dee said:
This is our section. Without our at&t friends, development would be a 10th of what it is now. As we pretty much have the same phone, this is the best structure for all i747 owners.
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Sometimes its nice to have those friends on the other side
Why can't yall just get along?
The Archangel said:
Why can't yall just get along?
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Most of us do
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Chances of this being split again is very thin.
Just mark in the op, that it's Canadian.
Anyone know where I can find the latest rogers modem? Or tell me what it is? I'm currently running MVLLE8
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Anyone know where I can find the latest rogers modem? Or tell me what it is? I'm currently running MVLLE8
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If you are on rogers, you are using the latest modem as there have not been any updates.
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I think the only gripe I have about att roms is being unable to switch from lte to 3g to edge.
More often than not, I find myself surfing on edge.
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pannik said:
I think the only gripe I have about att roms is being unable to switch from lte to 3g to edge.
More often than not, I find myself surfing on edge.
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Is there anything like this for us Canadian users with ATT ROMs? of even possible?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brownent.switchit
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David Dee said:
If you are on rogers, you are using the latest modem as there have not been any updates.
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There is an update now. Screen shot of the new update says baseband is H1 now. http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/04/s...ts-minor-os-update-brings-improved-stability/
saj222 said:
There is an update now. Screen shot of the new update says baseband is H1 now. http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/04/s...ts-minor-os-update-brings-improved-stability/
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Hmm, no update available for me.
finneginsfast said:
Hmm, no update available for me.
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From what I've been reading, you can do the update over Kies even if your phone doesn't notify you.
saj222 said:
From what I've been reading, you can do the update over Kies even if your phone doesn't notify you.
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That is correct. I updated, no problems, through kies. I then re-rooted using the Samsung Rom toolbox to flash cwm through Odin, and superuser through cwm. Finally, set the trip counter back to zero with the triangle away app (you can get it through Google Play). The whole process was flawless.
Update upgrades us to the latest modem, LH1, way faster lte speeds. Also some other minor ui changes to the stock messaging app and browser.
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David Dee said:
That is correct. I updated, no problems, through kies. I then re-rooted using the Samsung Rom toolbox to flash cwm through Odin, and superuser through cwm. Finally, set the trip counter back to zero with the triangle away app (you can get it through Google Play). The whole process was flawless.
Update upgrades us to the latest modem, LH1, way faster lte speeds. Also some other minor ui changes to the stock messaging app and browser.
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What! So upgrading will lose root access?
What per se is Samsung Rom toolbox if you don't mind me asking, is that JRummy's Rom Toolbox you're referring to?
Sounds like a bit of a process, I was so proud of myself to finally tackle installing cwm via adb. Now that was all for nothing?! Dang...care to post a few more details and links for those who are still a little shy of turning their phone into a brick? Pretty please.
finneginsfast said:
What! So upgrading will lose root access?
What per se is Samsung Rom toolbox if you don't mind me asking, is that JRummy's Rom Toolbox you're referring to?
Sounds like a bit of a process, I was so proud of myself to finally tackle installing cwm via adb. Now that was all for nothing?! Dang...care to post a few more details and links for those who are still a little shy of turning their phone into a brick? Pretty please.
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He might be refering to the toolkit from here ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
finneginsfast said:
What! So upgrading will lose root access?
What per se is Samsung Rom toolbox if you don't mind me asking, is that JRummy's Rom Toolbox you're referring to?
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I *think* he means this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
Edit: ^^you beat me by exactly 0.001 seconds

UNLOCK via .apk

In case you haven't seen this yet...
You have to be rooted with i-9300, might work for our phones too.
http://www.redmondpie.com/sim-unlock-galaxy-s-iii-in-seconds-by-simply-installing-this-apk/
If it works, Hit Thanks...
It says at the bottom of the instructions "Note: Do not install on variations of the S III other than the I9300 model. It will not work."
I believe there are other apk's out there that should work with our version though.
Well dev said this "Note: Do not install on variations of the S III other than the I9300 model. It will not work."
Have nandroid before you try.
Would any of our devs be willing to somehow tweak this .apk file to make it work with our i747 version?
cue_32 said:
Would any of our devs be willing to somehow tweak this .apk file to make it work with our i747 version?
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it won't work because the LTE variants don't have the same files needed. this has been covered countless times in this forum already. search. you will either need to buy a code or get it from AT&T (i've gotten two from AT&T already for both our SGS3s)
Thats what happen when redmond pie run out of stories...they had the same news a month ago..
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iTchill said:
Thats what happen when redmond pie run out of stories...they had the same news a month ago..
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That was the story from a month ago. The op just dug it up
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Root? Which Mod? What am I to do?

I give in. I'm gonna root my device. Been looking for the right steps and don't know what means what. Not stupid, just cheap/chicken. Wanna learn and just don't know where to begin. Guy on YT roots in a few minutes - just doesn't show clear screen shots. You guys talk about this or that mod - I get lost in stocks, cm's, and kernels. What's a noob to do? Are there various 'roots' or just one basic? Any kits to apply? And then what - after it's rooted? What about the counter - why's that a big deal? Too many questions? Not the right ones? Help! Please! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.
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Being in your position just weeks ago I empathise - look up cursed4eva root on Google and you'll find his site. He steps you through the process of rooting clearly.
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Thank you soooo much! I have hope - finally! GoL
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paws61 said:
I give in. I'm gonna root my device. Been looking for the right steps and don't know what means what. Not stupid, just cheap/chicken. Wanna learn and just don't know where to begin. Guy on YT roots in a few minutes - just doesn't show clear screen shots. You guys talk about this or that mod - I get lost in stocks, cm's, and kernels. What's a noob to do? Are there various 'roots' or just one basic? Any kits to apply? And then what - after it's rooted? What about the counter - why's that a big deal? Too many questions? Not the right ones? Help! Please! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.
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Just go to development section and look at the stickied posts. Currently, the first one tells you what to do to root your phone. It was you through very thoroughly.
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Just viewed cursed4eva's root video - is it REALLY that easy? I loaded superuser, titanium backup, mobile Odin, ES fe/tm, ROM tbp - and kept em up - when I got this phone. I figured it would be helpful 'just in case' and now I'm down to like 3g outta 12g after only 104 days from activation. I've reached my 'jic' point.
Sooo... Gonna do it tomorrow morning (omg - it's like I'm 6 the NBC...)
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paws61 said:
Just viewed cursed4eva's root video - is it REALLY that easy? I loaded superuser, titanium backup, mobile Odin, ES fe/tm, ROM tbp - and kept em up - when I got this phone. I figured it would be helpful 'just in case' and now I'm down to like 3g outta 12g after only 104 days from activation. I've reached my 'jic' point.
Sooo... Gonna do it tomorrow morning (omg - it's like I'm 6 the NBC...)
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I'm in the same boat as you are as I am a new user from Iphone to Android. Totally in love with the my SG3 and looking into rooting my phone..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
Is pretty helpful, I've been reading up on all the stickies as much as I could and hopefully I will be brave enough to tackle all this soon. Good luck!
EDIT: I was looking at the cursed4eva suggested by the other member on this thread and I believe the rooting methods on there is for the I9300 not the SGH-747M model. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm this?
Just down load the root tool kit in the stickies. Walks you through step by step and the file you download contains everything you need in order to root
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Went over it a few x - pretty straightforward that it's for any US/Canadian S3's... But a noob's gotta check x3! Anyone else?
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Jnunz said:
Just down load the root tool kit in the stickies. Walks you through step by step and the file you download contains everything you need in order to root
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paws61 said:
Went over it a few x - pretty straightforward that it's for any US/Canadian S3's... But a noob's gotta check x3! Anyone else?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
This will probably help. Follow the instructions, I just did and it is very simple.
Download the root kit from stickies like said above. That's what I used. Simple. Actually thought it was easier then rooting my note. Def easier then when I rooted my inspire or LG nitro or all the iPhone jailbreaks
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Where Would You Begin Rootwise?

This is a great place for me to ask this question and I hope that maybe other members who have the same set up as me could get the answers they are looking for. Im a disabled U.S Army Veteran and I have memory problems so searching XDA and goggle for me is quite sum task/adventure. Dont ask me how long it took for me to put the pic together or how long it took for me to ask this question cause I might reply, "Yes Id like some gravy with my bowling ball". All joking aside, Id like to achieve a stock root on my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for now. Thank you for such a wonderful site and giving me the opportunity to ask my question. Thanks XDA
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ToolKit
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This is a great place for me to ask this question and I hope that maybe other members who have the same set up as me could get the answers they are looking for. Im a disabled U.S Army Veteran and I have memory problems so searching XDA and goggle for me is quite sum task/adventure. Dont ask me how long it took for me to put the pic together or how long it took for me to ask this question cause I might reply, "Yes Id like some gravy with my bowling ball". All joking aside, Id like to achieve a stock root on my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for now. Thank you for such a wonderful site and giving me the opportunity to ask my question. Thanks XDA
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155 Currently at v3.2 for me (Donate Version)
Links to Video's: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33302957&postcount=4
(When the toolkit gives you the option for CWM or TWRP recovery, I'd go with TWRP - personal preference).
Thanks for the info. Ill look into your much appreciated advice.
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+1 on twrp rwcovery.
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For sum reason xda pro app wont let me modify my post with pic I had to edit. So here it is again. Sorry.
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Thanks for your service to our country. Yes u have the sprint note 2 so you are in the right spot. Use the toolkit that the other member posted for u to root. Its really easy.
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I have a much easier solution:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=154
Download, follow the instructions to flash to phone and you're all set.
Easy peasy.
Im trying TMPOOLE's advice and Im at the select your device model and build and am stuck here. I see Sprint model SPH-L900 but Im not seeing my build. The two options are Builds JRO03C ALJ1 and JRO03C ALJC. The pic Im including in this post is what Iv got. Does this mean I should be patient and wait for another toolkit (non-donated) version to become available? I cant afford the toolkit at this time but should be able to by this weekend. If I get the donated version would it include my build?
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Im trying TMPOOLE's advice and Im at the select your device model and build and am stuck here. I see Sprint model SPH-L900 but Im not seeing my build. The two options are Builds JRO03C ALJ1 and JRO03C ALJC. The pic Im including in this post is what Iv got. Does this mean I should be patient and wait for another toolkit (non-donated) version to become available? I cant afford the toolkit at this time but should be able to by this weekend. If I get the donated version would it include my build?
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Again.. use rooted nodata from my link. Or flash CWM and then this:
Http://garwynn.rainmotorsports.net/SuperSUBusybox.zip
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Roger that garwynn. Ill give it a go sir.
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TWRP all the way!
Me personally and with my disability, the first set of instructions for the toolkit method agree with my brain. I appreciate both of yous guys advice. Im not knocking the other gentleman's set of advice in now way whatsoever. So I guess Iv got to wait fur the next toolkit update. Which is fine with me. Gives me more time to do sum research.
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Negative, there is a very simple solution (found below). By the way, Thanks for your service, coming from an ex-sailor (well technically, submariner)
Use the ljc build option, option 42 in the toolkit. Works fine, I've tested personally. The difference in ljc and ma7 weren't any changes to the os per say, just minor tweaks that the former option still works with the latter version.
~swyped from my galaxy note 2 on the now network
Iv triedca couple o times already and it keeps hangn at PIT map (I think thats what it was called) then it would say fail. Any ideas?
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Which option are you using?
I've used option 42, all in one root.
Edit: wrote this before, but can be used in this case also.
Basically, download the toolkit to your pc. Unzip the files and install the program (path ends with a .exe and Windows will tell you it's an application)
That tells you step by step exactly what to do.
To make it even easier, in the toolkit, it'll ask if you want to check for an update, type no.
Option 42. (Sprint ljc build)
Option 1. (Unplug device from computer before doing that)
It may bring you back to the first screen, which if so, option 42 again
Option 2. (Root/unroot)
Option 3 ALL-IN-ONE. (Option 4 May work also... I'd go with any that root, insecure boot, and custom recovery, just me though)
From there, it will tell you step by step what you need to do
I find TWRP is easier to use on this phone, so I would choose option 2 after typing no from here.
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Iv done the steps you described when I first started to try this program out and it still gets hung up at the mapping phase then pops up the red FAIL box. Iv selected 42 then the options for root, superSU, twrp then I plug in my usb while in usb debugging mode. Am I misding something?
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Okay, so you don't hook the phone up until the debug step... make sure usb debugging is on, plug phone up, start toolkit, make sure the upper left has your serial number under adb devices. Start with the phone plugged in.
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I got root!!!! The problem was the laptop I was borrowing I used another friends laptop and everything went smooth as _________ <-----Fill in the blanks. Thanks for all yallz input!
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My t989 is network lock(region lock)now if i flash it what happen .it will unlock or

I bring tmobile galaxy s2 in india from america now the question is how i unlock sim lock.i rooted this device if i flash it then it work properly or not ?.i try several other methods but it will not work like
1-i use RegionLock Away app
2-i also use*#197328640#method
I tired now please if any one have idea about to how get this problem over then please let me know. Thanks
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This is a free method to carrier unlock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
Read the instructions in the opening post very carefully.
It requires being on ICS 4.0.4. Read through the thread from last page back for help finding links that work.
It works, I've done it recently.
If you are referring to flashing a new ROM, then no it would not carrier unlock your device.
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Me? Lol
Yes, what I linked works.
KJ said:
Me? Lol
Yes, what I linked works.
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I was referring to "if I flash it then it work properly or not?" . :sly:
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Ah! Lol

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