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Hi guys, you can unlock you N7105 via the Samsung hidden menu. [Also works with N7100 and some Galaxy S3 (SIII) variants - NOT ALL]
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Before doing the instructions below, please double check your phone that it is actually LOCKED by inserting a sim card from a different carrier/provider...
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Unlock your N7105:
Note: your phone must be running at least Jelly Bean 4.1 otherwise some of the menu choices are not present
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
To test, just insert a sim card from a different carrier/provider. If the new sim card works then your phone is now unlocked.
I have done this to my other Note 2 N7105 originally locked to Orange.....
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Do this procedure AT YOUR OWN RISK
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To those who were able to unlock their phone with the method above, can you please post in the thread and let us know which phone model (N7100 or N7105) you have, Country and Network/Carrier your phone was locked to...... and if I have saved you some cash, please click the Thanks button or the Donate button on the left just below my name to buy me a can/bottle of Heinekken, Quilmes, Budweiser, Fosters, Tiger, Stella Artois, or San Miguel ...
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I have mentioned in my old thread that there was a pop up message that says "Conditional call forwarding active" everytime I make a phone call using another SIm card that the phone was not able to use before unlocking.
I can confirm that this was due to my Sim card. It is a very old O2 sim card that I have used for years. I have tried that Sim card on another factory unlocked phone (Galaxy i8160 bought from P4u) and it had the same message.
I did this on Canadian Telus Note II SGH-I317M and worked FLAWLESSLY
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This does not belong in and has nothing to do with development. Need to be moved to General!
works great!
canadian telus note2 LTE 16gb.
Thanks alot!
Works great
Working perfectly on my At&t I317
Thank you for the tip!
Question about future updates
Does this mean if you were to update your firmware in the future the unlock would be removed?
KhouryKhaos said:
Does this mean if you were to update your firmware in the future the unlock would be removed?
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No. The unlock is permanent.
kirkla79 said:
No. The unlock is permanent.
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Do you know if it's purely software based? I'm wondering if one was to flash a custom rom if that would affect the unlock.
KhouryKhaos said:
Do you know if it's purely software based? I'm wondering if one was to flash a custom rom if that would affect the unlock.
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i confirm that it stays
I did this on my 1713 but don't know if unlocked. Should it tell you? I don't have another sim.
Just tried it on my AT&T Note II with a T-Mobile SIM and didn't ask me to provide a unlock code after doing the above OP instructions. Before trying the unlock method I turned phone with T-Mobile SIM and it asked for a unlock code.
Now will try it on my Galaxy S III running Jelly Bean.
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The information in this thread is now illegal.
ubl said:
The information in this thread is now illegal.
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Thanks for digging this long buried thread up just to tell us that...?
I could be wrong but I believe it would still be legal if the phone was bought before the law went into effect. At least that was my interpretation.
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Correct
And if you're no longer in a carrier contract, is it also illegal to unlock?
Nope then the phone is yours ...I think....its just when u owe them for the phone
Awesome, works flawlessly with both ATT sgs3 and ATT Note 2.
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i keep getting no connection or invalid ime? code.. on both my att gsiii and att gnii
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Some people believe that you still need to get permission from the carrier to unlock the phone to switch to another service even if your contract is over.
Here's a link to the docket for you legal buffs/lawyers who want to translate it for us:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2012-26308.pdf
Frankly, it's not going to stop people, and it's going to take a lot for cell phone companies to enforce such a thing. There are people out there, such as Craigslist, who buy new phones and renew their contract, but continue using their old phone and simply turn around and sell their new phone at full price.
First, sorry if sim unlock has already been achieved. I searched every where and couldnt find a solution. I have a galaxy S3 T999 US version. I was able to sim unlock my device by doing a couple of things.
I downloaded and odined a rooted 4.1.1 stock found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
I then booted up the phone after it was finished and did an ota software update.
I the followed these instructions found here on xda:
Go to dailer screen. press *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
To test, just insert a sim card from a different carrier/provider. If the new sim card works then your phone is now unlocked.
Please note that until i installed the rooted stock 4.1.1 rom and did an ota update some of the above options were not available so i was not able to attempt the sim unlock. Also, after you do the ota update, you will lose root, but you will be sim unlocked. You can try odin the rooted stock 4.1.1 and before doing an ota update try the steps first to see if the menu options are there, i never did, so i dont know.
If this works for you, please post back
This is very old for us. We already have a thread for this in general section.
bikrame said:
This is very old for us. We already have a thread for this in general section.
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Good to know, for some reason i couldnt find it anywhere!
m.kenzie78 said:
First, sorry if sim unlock has already been achieved. I searched every where and couldnt find a solution. I have a galaxy S3 T999 US version. I was able to sim unlock my device by doing a couple of things.
I downloaded and odined a rooted 4.1.1 stock found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
I then booted up the phone after it was finished and did an ota software update.
I the followed these instructions found here on xda:
Go to dailer screen. press *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
To test, just insert a sim card from a different carrier/provider. If the new sim card works then your phone is now unlocked.
Please note that until i installed the rooted stock 4.1.1 rom and did an ota update some of the above options were not available so i was not able to attempt the sim unlock. Also, after you do the ota update, you will lose root, but you will be sim unlocked. You can try odin the rooted stock 4.1.1 and before doing an ota update try the steps first to see if the menu options are there, i never did, so i dont know.
If this works for you, please post back
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Good info
m.kenzie78 said:
Good to know, for some reason i couldnt find it anywhere!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Btw you dont need to be stock to unlock phone; I did unlock while I was in wicked ROM. So who wants to try this try first in your ROM if not then only go through all process.
bikrame said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Btw you dont need to be stock to unlock phone; I did unlock while I was in wicked ROM. So who wants to try this try first in your ROM if not then only go through all process.
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You need to at least have the Touchwiz framework for it to work. If your on AOSP like Cyanogenmod it won't work
i have the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747. the phone is already unlocked so i know it should accept foreign sims but it doesn't recognize any sim i put in it. so far ive used 3 different simple mobile sims and none of them have worked. i called AT&T to find out if my IEMI was blocked or blacklisted but they said no, the phone should be working perfectly. plus weird thing is, i get the signal bars next to the battery as if the sim is working but it still says "No Sim. Insert Sim Card"
the phone is rooted so i was wondering maybe that has something to do with it? the phone was working perfectly fine until i rooted it. the specs are:
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: I747UCLEM
Kernel Version: 3.0.31 - 274808
Build number: JRO03L.I747UCDLK3
please i am very desperate to get it working by tonight. does anybody know why my galaxy s3 won't recognize any simple mobile sim put in it? is there software im missing or updates i need? i already tried unrooting my phone, no luck.
Onye said:
i have the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747. the phone is already unlocked so i know it should accept foreign sims but it doesn't recognize any sim i put in it. so far ive used 3 different simple mobile sims and none of them have worked. i called AT&T to find out if my IEMI was blocked or blacklisted but they said no, the phone should be working perfectly. plus weird thing is, i get the signal bars next to the battery as if the sim is working but it still says "No Sim. Insert Sim Card"
the phone is rooted so i was wondering maybe that has something to do with it? the phone was working perfectly fine until i rooted it. the specs are:
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: I747UCLEM
Kernel Version: 3.0.31 - 274808
Build number: JRO03L.I747UCDLK3
please i am very desperate to get it working by tonight. does anybody know why my galaxy s3 won't recognize any simple mobile sim put in it? is there software im missing or updates i need? i already tried unrooting my phone, no luck.
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Who is your network provider? ATT or simple mobile?
Do you still have an imei on your phone under settings?
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Bruce Lee said:
Who is your network provider? ATT or simple mobile?
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the network provider is Simple Mobile!
yes the IMEI is still under settings
Onye said:
the network provider is Simple Mobile!
yes the IMEI is still under settings
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I hate to ask the question but are you sure you had the phone unlocked and if so how did you do it?
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Bruce Lee said:
I hate to ask the question but are you sure you had the phone unlocked and if so how did you do it?
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yes the phone is unlocked. maybe i forgot to mention this earlier but it was using a simple mobile sim card perfect before i rooted it. i called AT&T international and they gave me the unlock code after i asked. i didn't need it tho because they told me if it wasn't unlocked, after i put the foreign sim in, it would prompt for the unlock code but the phone never prompts for one, just says "No Sim insert Sim card", something along those lines. further more i was informed that if it wasn't unlocked, it would say "unrecognizable sim" instead of "no sim". the fact that it says "no sim" means it won't read the sim card. the thing is no matter what sim card i put it (i tried 3 or 4 different ones) the phone still says "no sim"
i tried changing the modem to every single one compatible with the SGH i747 model and nothing helped. i tried changing the modem to a Tmobile modem because i know simple mobile uses Tmobile radio towers but that didn't help at all. i deleted all the cache and unrooted the phone but that didn't help so i rerooted it again. i don't know im just extremely frustrated right now. i've spent hours on the interenet and called AT&T international countless times to try and fix it but they always tell me its the sim cards fault but i know its not because i've tried it in other phones and they work. i'm just looking for a miracle here.
oh i did try to flash a custom rom and kernel but it didn't work and i received an error message and rebooted it without tampering with the rom and kernel again. maybe that has something to do with it?
Try doing a kies factory restore mate.
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I have the same situation, after doing this:
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
Now it does not ask for the code unlock when i insert the t-mobile sim card, it shows error mm#6 or its says, sim card not allowed cannot conect to the network.
Hey OP, how did you solve this issue?
Rooted Galaxy S3 No Sim
Hi, I have exact same situation. I have an unlocked S3 originally locked to Telus. I got it rooted and lost the unlock -- it only reads Telus/Koodo sim card. Anybody help please?
PS: S3 shows the signal, however does not recognize the SIM!
hongzegao said:
I got it rooted and lost the unlock -- it only reads Telus/Koodo sim card. Anybody help please?
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See this thread to unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
post-mortem said:
See this thread to unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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Tried this approach and never worked (since it was unlocked using network unlock code already).
thanks anyway
You unlocked using a code, but you lost the unlock when you rooted the phone?
please help!!
xmanberserker said:
I have the same situation, after doing this:
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
Now it does not ask for the code unlock when i insert the t-mobile sim card, it shows error mm#6 or its says, sim card not allowed cannot conect to the network.
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i have the same problem but after pressing [6] Network Lock on the menu it shows "MENU NOT EXIST PRESS BACK KEY"
please help!
mohammedaamir said:
i have the same problem but after pressing [6] Network Lock on the menu it shows "MENU NOT EXIST PRESS BACK KEY"
please help!
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You have to be on completely stock 4.1.1 for this to work...
Same Problem
Sadly to say I have the same problem but on a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N900V. I bought it online and it was supposed to be factory unlocked but it doesn't work on Fido, koodo, or bell; so I am not sure if it is factory unlocked. It says No SIM on all three sim cards. I tried rooting and it is still the same. I don't know what's wrong but I tried contacting Verizon who is the carrier of the phone but you can't get help unless you have a phone plan with them. And then I want to be using this on koodo and they won't help you because the phone is not from them. I am going crazy, anyone know how this can be fixed.
I do not have "[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ"
xmanberserker said:
I have the same situation, after doing this:
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
Now it does not ask for the code unlock when i insert the t-mobile sim card, it shows error mm#6 or its says, sim card not allowed cannot conect to the network.
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my phone does not have "[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ"
bogy1001 said:
my phone does not have "[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ"
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Are you running a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM?
SGH-I747 not Registering to Network AFter *#197328640#
audit13 said:
Are you running a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM?
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I have Sgh-i747 AT&T unlocked by the service code now its not asking for any unlock code but phone is not registering on network in uae .
Any one have the same issue please reply
Help
post-mortem said:
See this thread to unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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i need help my galaxy s3 isn't reading the sims card or has the service bars.. its from tmobile please help i have it rooted and thats when the problem started
niki10oxo said:
i need help my galaxy s3 isn't reading the sims card or has the service bars.. its from tmobile please help i have it rooted and thats when the problem started
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What ROM was on your phone? Is it the i747 or i747m? The thread you linked is for the international version of the Note 2.
What website you guys recommend to get my gs3 i747 unlock for under $10?
Cellunlocker wants $29.99 .to expensive.
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What ROM are you running? If you're on 4.1.1, you can unlock it for free using the free method posted on XDA.
Stock 4.3
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Did this not work for you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38764168
Or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024361
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spasch said:
Did this not work for you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38764168
Or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024361
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didnt work i have to be on 4.1.1 . and it says i can brick device if try to downgrade
littlegreenalien said:
didnt work i have to be on 4.1.1 . and it says i can brick device if try to downgrade
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I did mine a long time ago. After reading quite a bit you may be right for the time being. The best I have found without a risk of a brick is this:
There is a lot of confusion about unlocking in this thread and elsewhere. Your S3 can still be unlocked after the 4.3 update, just keep in mind that most threads either have inaccurate information or miss essential steps.
Unlock codes and procedures often change or play musical chairs in major software updates. Prior to the problematic 4.3 update you could unlock your S3 with the cited procedure in this thread. This is a permanent unlock and would survive firmware changes. This only applies to touchwiz ROMs e.g. North American factory ROMs or custom ROMs that preserve the dialer codes. This unlocking procedure is also distinct from the carrier specific unlock codes or commercial unlockers who either have access to the official database or have figured out the key algorithm.
If your phone has not taken the 4.3 update yet:
Install the 4.1.1 stock touchwiz ROM and use this procedure to unlock. You can then revert back to your favourite firmware version after your phone has been unlocked.
Dial the following code on the phone keypad: *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
After choosing this option, wait 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select back
Now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE
You should see a message that says
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
Choose [1] SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG
Wait 30 seconds, then press Menu > Back. Do not use the back key, choose back from the menu popup.
You should now see a message that says
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 118640 (if you don't see this message.. skip to alternate step below)
Note that the exact Command number may vary.. don't worry about that.
Wait another 30 seconds, then press Menu > Back. Do not use the back key, choose back from the menu popup
You should see a message that PERSO_NV_INIT is processing, then PERSO_NV_INIT is SUCCESSFUL
Now return to the SHA256 menu and turn Perso SHA256 back on
Back our of all menus and enjoy your unlocked S3
Alternate step. If you didn't receive the MENU NOT EXIST message, then use the back option in the menu popup until you see a menu what includes [6] Common.
Click on [6] Common and choose [6] NV REBUILD
You should now see a message that says:
Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
Choose [4] Restore Backup
Your phone may freeze or change screens briefly, then should reboot
If you run into errors, look at this link for advice on how to proceed: How to unlock.. (techbeasts.com)
Enjoy your unlocked S3
If you have the 4.3 update:
Now you know that updates are evil or at least mess up your plans.
The unlock procedures have changed somewhat now and it seems that there are now several alternate procedures depending on your carrier.
Gambit #1
If you tried the above and got half way to find that menu item [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE was missing, then try the following. Note that menu item [4] may also be missing if your phone is already unlocked. So you might want to try a SIM from another carrier to confirm whether your phone really needs to be unlocked.
Dial the following code on the phone keypad: *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
After choosing this option, wait 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select back
Now you are in [6] Network Lock and presumably you now find that there is no [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE menu item
If so, then press Menu > Back. Do not use the back key, choose back from the menu popup.
Now this is the step that most threads miss, tap on SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG.
This item may look like a message rather than a menu choice i.e. may not be enumerated. Tap it anyway
Now you may see one of several things.
If it appears that you are back to the starting menu, choose [1} UMTS again and follow the original steps and you should find that the missing menu item is now present, although it may be labeled NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE or NV REBUILD. Or you may find yourself on a page that already has the initialize or rebuild option.
In either case, choose INTIALIZE or REBUILD, followed by the remaining steps as originally described.
If you get a message asking you to reboot your phone to finish, then do that instead of the remaining steps.
I'd recommend that after you are done that you return to the service menu again and ensure that SHA256 was re-enabled. The SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG should = 1 (not 0). If the flag status is 0, then choose the Perso SHA256 ON option.
Enjoy your unlocked S3
Gambit #2
If the above does is still missing key menu items on your phone, then try this alternate dialer code:
*#27663368378#
And then proceed as before.
However, if you encounter the following message:
Golden-Backup exist
Then follow the procedure in this link instead: How to unlock.. (techbeasts.com)
Enjoy your unlocked S3
Gambit #3
If you still have a stubborn phone, try the following dialer code
*#0011#
This will look like an informational screen with no menu choices.
Don't fear, the menu you want is just hidden. Continue with the steps in this link: How to unlock.. (unlockfaq.com)
Enjoy your unlocked S3
Oh no.. that didn't work either!
If all else fails, contact your provider and tell them that you will be traveling in elsewhere e.g. Europe and need to have your phone unlocked. Most carriers will provide you with a network (carrier) unlock code in this situation. Typically without charge, but it will vary by carrier. Or you can avail yourself of a commercial unlocking service. Google will find a googol [sic] of them for you.
Note that you need to insert a valid, non-blacklisted SIM from another carrier to be prompted to enter a network unlock code. It need not be active, just not blocked i.e. reported as lost /stolen. If you have any difficulties entering the code, have a look at this link.
Good luck
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spasch said:
I did mine a long time ago. After reading quite a bit you may be right for the time being. The best I have found without a risk of a brick is this:
There is a lot of confusion about unlocking in this thread and elsewhere. Your S3 can still be unlocked after the 4.3 update, just keep in mind that most threads either have inaccurate information or miss essential steps.
Unlock codes and procedures often change or play musical chairs in major software updates. Prior to the problematic 4.3 update you could unlock your S3 with the cited procedure in this thread. This is a permanent unlock and would survive firmware changes. This only applies to touchwiz ROMs e.g. North American factory ROMs or custom ROMs that preserve the dialer codes. This unlocking procedure is also distinct from the carrier specific unlock codes or commercial unlockers who either have access to the official database or have figured out the key algorithm.
If your phone has not taken the 4.3 update yet:
Install the 4.1.1 stock touchwiz ROM and use this procedure to unlock. You can then revert back to your favourite firmware version after your phone has been unlocked.
Dial the following code on the phone keypad: *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
After choosing this option, wait 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select back
Now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE
You should see a message that says
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
Choose [1] SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG
Wait 30 seconds, then press Menu > Back. Do not use the back key, choose back from the menu popup.
You should now see a message that says
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 118640 (if you don't see this message.. skip to alternate step below)
Note that the exact Command number may vary.. don't worry about that.
Wait another 30 seconds, then press Menu > Back. Do not use the back key, choose back from the menu popup
You should see a message that PERSO_NV_INIT is processing, then PERSO_NV_INIT is SUCCESSFUL
Now return to the SHA256 menu and turn Perso SHA256 back on
Back our of all menus and enjoy your unlocked S3
Alternate step. If you didn't receive the MENU NOT EXIST message, then use the back option in the menu popup until you see a menu what includes [6] Common.
Click on [6] Common and choose [6] NV REBUILD
You should now see a message that says:
Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
Choose [4] Restore Backup
Your phone may freeze or change screens briefly, then should reboot
If you run into errors, look at this link for advice on how to proceed: How to unlock.. (techbeasts.com)
Enjoy your unlocked S3
If you have the 4.3 update:
Now you know that updates are evil or at least mess up your plans.
The unlock procedures have changed somewhat now and it seems that there are now several alternate procedures depending on your carrier.
Gambit #1
If you tried the above and got half way to find that menu item [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE was missing, then try the following. Note that menu item [4] may also be missing if your phone is already unlocked. So you might want to try a SIM from another carrier to confirm whether your phone really needs to be unlocked.
Dial the following code on the phone keypad: *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
After choosing this option, wait 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select back
Now you are in [6] Network Lock and presumably you now find that there is no [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE menu item
If so, then press Menu > Back. Do not use the back key, choose back from the menu popup.
Now this is the step that most threads miss, tap on SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG.
This item may look like a message rather than a menu choice i.e. may not be enumerated. Tap it anyway
Now you may see one of several things.
If it appears that you are back to the starting menu, choose [1} UMTS again and follow the original steps and you should find that the missing menu item is now present, although it may be labeled NW Lock NV Data INITIALIZE or NV REBUILD. Or you may find yourself on a page that already has the initialize or rebuild option.
In either case, choose INTIALIZE or REBUILD, followed by the remaining steps as originally described.
If you get a message asking you to reboot your phone to finish, then do that instead of the remaining steps.
I'd recommend that after you are done that you return to the service menu again and ensure that SHA256 was re-enabled. The SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG should = 1 (not 0). If the flag status is 0, then choose the Perso SHA256 ON option.
Enjoy your unlocked S3
Gambit #2
If the above does is still missing key menu items on your phone, then try this alternate dialer code:
*#27663368378#
And then proceed as before.
However, if you encounter the following message:
Golden-Backup exist
Then follow the procedure in this link instead: How to unlock.. (techbeasts.com)
Enjoy your unlocked S3
Gambit #3
If you still have a stubborn phone, try the following dialer code
*#0011#
This will look like an informational screen with no menu choices.
Don't fear, the menu you want is just hidden. Continue with the steps in this link: How to unlock.. (unlockfaq.com)
Enjoy your unlocked S3
Oh no.. that didn't work either!
If all else fails, contact your provider and tell them that you will be traveling in elsewhere e.g. Europe and need to have your phone unlocked. Most carriers will provide you with a network (carrier) unlock code in this situation. Typically without charge, but it will vary by carrier. Or you can avail yourself of a commercial unlocking service. Google will find a googol [sic] of them for you.
Note that you need to insert a valid, non-blacklisted SIM from another carrier to be prompted to enter a network unlock code. It need not be active, just not blocked i.e. reported as lost /stolen. If you have any difficulties entering the code, have a look at this link.
Good luck
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Thank you,Tried all those and non work i found this site where they charge me $6 hopefully its true
Did you by chance call AT&T and ask for it? I have had better luck with them than big red. If you have an account in good standing anyway.
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My cousin has been with them for 2 years and they didn't want to give us code. talk to 4 different agents. Shes switching to tmobile anyway i had to pay $30 to unlock it. the other sire we order for $5.99 didnt work. they never send code
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I would like to know the cheapest place as well...
I tried to unlock it based on above (I am on 4.3) and no go.
I know the bootloader is locked in 4.3 but is the modem? maybe you could downgrade to the 4.1.1 modem and then unlock and reflash your 4.3?
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I know the bootloader is locked in 4.3 but is the modem? maybe you could downgrade to the 4.1.1 modem and then unlock and reflash your 4.3?
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Is it the modem that gives access to the unlock options?
audit13 said:
Is it the modem that gives access to the unlock options?
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I believe so
blu422 said:
I believe so
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Even on a 4.3 ROM? That would be awesome.
audit13 said:
Even on a 4.3 ROM? That would be awesome.
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well yeah
blu422 said:
well yeah
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I didn't know this. I saw several posts from XDA members that were on 4.3 and wanted to unlock their phone for free. If they can just flash the modem, unlock, and reflash the modem, that would be pretty simple.
audit13 said:
I didn't know this. I saw several posts from XDA members that were on 4.3 and wanted to unlock their phone for free. If they can just flash the modem, unlock, and reflash the modem, that would be pretty simple.
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indeed we just need a brave user to try it risking his phone's life. or someone more knowledgeable than me that already knows the answer.
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indeed we just need a brave user to try it risking his phone's life. or someone more knowledgeable than me that already knows the answer.
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Do you know anyone that has actually gone through the process of unlocking by installing the 4.1.1 modem?
I saw a post about someone doing this with a 4.1.2 rom but not a 4.3 ROM.
audit13 said:
Do you know anyone that has actually gone through the process of unlocking by installing the 4.1.1 modem?
I saw a post about someone doing this with a 4.1.2 rom but not a 4.3 ROM.
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nope i just thought it might be possible
blu422 said:
nope i just thought it might be possible
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In another thread, an XDA member had a stock 4.1.1 ROM (modem too) running on a 4.3 bootloader and the required menu options for unlocking the phone were not present which leads me to conclude that you need to be completely stock 4.1.1, including the bootloader.
Q&A for Free UNLOCK N7105
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for Free UNLOCK N7105. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
owl74 said:
PDF file now attached...
Please read the whole thread if you can or at least the whole OP down to the bottom before asking questions as your question might have already been answered... Thank you...
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Hi guys, you can unlock you N7105 via the Samsung hidden menu. [Also works with N7100 and some Galaxy S3 (SIII) variants - NOT ALL]
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I can confirm the unlock survives ROM flashing
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Before doing the instructions below, please double check your phone that it is actually LOCKED by inserting a sim card from a different carrier/provider...you may or may not leave that sim card on the phone while unlocking
Note: your phone must be running at least Jelly Bean 4.1.1 (if 4.1.1 does not work, try 4.1.0) otherwise some of the menu choices are not present
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
To test, just insert a sim card from a different carrier/provider. If the new sim card works then your phone is now unlocked.
I have done this to my other Note 2 N7105 originally locked to Orange.....
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Do this procedure AT YOUR OWN RISK
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To those who were able to unlock their phone with the method above, can you please post in the thread and let us know which phone model (N7100 or N7105) you have, Country and Network/Carrier your phone was locked to...... and if I have saved you some cash, please click the Thanks button or the Donate button on the left just below my name to buy me a can/bottle of Heinekken, Quilmes, Budweiser, Fosters, Tiger, Stella Artois, or San Miguel :cyclops: ...
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NOTICE:
To those having "Conditional Call Forwarding" pop up message or similar pop ups appear everytime you make a call (but they disappear within a few seconds), this is normal with an old sim card, or when using a ported number. There is no restriction to calls or internet or whatever. This is confirmed by my provider when I walked in and asked them about it. They even showed me one of their sample Note 2's and S3's having the same message.
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I have mentioned in my old thread that there was a pop up message that says "Conditional call forwarding active" everytime I make a phone call using another SIm card that the phone was not able to use before unlocking.
I can confirm that this was due to my Sim card. It is a very old O2 sim card that I have used for years. I have tried that Sim card on another factory unlocked phone (Galaxy i8160 bought from P4u) and it had the same message.
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Hi i have tried this method but when i get to the Network lock menu only 3 options show up. [1] PERSO SHA256 INFO, [2] PERSO SHA256 ON AND PERSO SHA256 OFF. I dont seee the option number [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ. if anyone can help please reply. i really need to get my phone unlocked. thank you.
unlock my samsung s3 4g network locked phone
i tried unlocking via the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982http:// but dialing the number *#197328640# does not show any menu my android version was 4.0.1 but after software update it became 4.1.2
details fo my phone are
model no
SCL21
android version
4.1.2
baseband version
SCL21KDBMK1
For unlock i371 we have 2 ways:
1)If your phone have 4.1.2 or less you jast need to try unlock codes:
*#197328640#
Select [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF >After choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds.
Then go back one step by pressing the Menu button and then select Back.
This will take you to [6] Network Lock options
Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
Wait for a minute then reboot your phone.
Insert a SIM Card from a non-AT&T carrier
IF it not help to you, you need downgroad FW.
2) if you have 4.2.2 or more(4.3, 4.4.2.)
You need to wach this video and unlock your device! youtube.com/watch?v=KVrhNO__9JY
You need downgroad MODEM FW(NOT ANDROID VERSION!!!) and use *#197328640# from 1 step.
GT-N7100 carrier unlock not working
Ok, so I tried to post this in the appropriate GT-N7100 carrier unlock thread, but I'm too n00b 'round these parts so here I am making this thread.
So this phone was initially locked to Telus, but I'm trying to unlock it so it can work with Rogers. I already possess a Rogers MicroSIM card that lives in my S3 so I have a valid card to test. It has Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed on it, by me, which was done about a year ago. I also think, at the time, that I attempted to carrier unlock it, but I can't remember if it was a success or not. But right now, I have been tasked - again - to carrier unlock this device because it apparently doesn't work.
I now believe that to be the case, as I have my S3's SIM in it right now and the phone displays a message saying it can't connect to the network (Rogers). Yes, I have manually scanned for networks, and they do appear, but I can't connect to them. I also tried dialing *#197328640# to reveal the hidden carrier menu, but when I press the call button it says there's no mobile network...
That makes no sense, this is supposed to be an ingrained menu, why would you need a network?!
The phone's details are as follows:
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Model: GT-N7100
Android Version: 4.3.1
Baseband Version: N7100DXDLK5
Kernel Version: 3.0.64-CM-g9d16c8a, [email protected] #1 , Sun Dec 8 11:30:23 PST 2013
Cyanogenmod Version: 10.2-20131208-NIGHTLY-n7100
Build Number: cm_n7100-userdebug 4.3.1 JLS36I e36a0ec77e test-keys
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Could this be solved by reverting to a stock ROM? Or can I keep Cyanogenmod? Because I'd really prefer to...
If any further details are required, I'll do what I can to answer. Please, help me get this phone back to a service ready state!
@FlashExplorer you have to be on a stock ROM to access the hidden menu to unlock
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@FlashExplorer you have to be on a stock ROM to access the hidden menu to unlock
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I see! I will revert to the stock ROM and then install Cyanogenmod afterward.
Thank you very much! :good:
Problems using unlock code for note 2
Hy everyone,
Browsing the forums i found a tutorial to remove the sim lock for the Samsung galaxy Note 2.
The phone is a sc-02e japanese docomo version of the Note 2.
I flashed stock 4.1.1 firmware linked in the thread and other versions... whenever i try to acces the hidden menu by inserting the code (*#197328640#) i get the messege: "Mobile network not available" and a "OK" button... nothing else.
Am i doing something wrong???
Please help! Thank you.
Unlocking a t mobile note 2 phone
I can't unlock my phone. I need help I tried doing all the steps and it's not working. Is there another way. And this shows up:
I am using Note 2. I have two issues:
1) on step 2: when clicking on "[3]Perso SHA256 OFF" ... my phone shows
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not change
which one should I click on???
on step 3: after click on "NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ"
my phone error:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current command is 118644
Umara
i wanna unlock samsung 19305 4.1.2 i have tried this option but option [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ is not showing in my phone how can i unlock my fone. help me
Not working for N7100
After tried with 10 different firmwares including the very first one rolled out (I tried it with a full Stock including modem, boot, hidden, recovery etc)... I can conclude that this method does not work for N7100 (exynos based).
After reading the posts, I saw that no one with a N7100 reported success, everyone stuck up with the patched menu. So, I suggest to remove the N7100 in the first post since it does not work for it..
unlocking galaxy note2 n7105 with android 4.4
Hello there and thanks for the post, I have a galaxy note 2 n7105 but on a android 4.4 will it work?
and don't know if it is relevant I have this Gummy Rom on it
you are mentioning at least 4.1 so that should be it?
if something goes wrong like no options to select, can it be reverse?
thanks very much
Note 2 7105 LTE
Hi one i have is locked on EE it's custom rooted tried *# code but don't work does it have to be derooted for that to work?
took it to a friends shop but he had to take to other place as his box don't deal with it but other guy said has to be unrooted first said leave it as not sure what software items it has as just got it used friends going to take to his shop to back it up can he re root from a back up? the custom rom said something with india in it when looked in menu about phone and says 4.3.
did speak to guy got phone from going to ring EE to see if can unlock as said it's off contract now so what would be best way to go?
Sorry for asking this but with lots of people making topics about same topic its geting confusing.
I'm looking to unlock 2 x Canadian Note II I317M's
# 1.) Is running NH2 4.4.2 Firmware
# 2.) Is running MK5 4.3 Firmware
So can I just downgrade the modems to MODEM_I317MVLALJ2 rather than downgrading whole Rom If so how can I do this?
Only asking because some are saying you can and some are saying you can't. Sorry again for asking this. I just don't want to brick these phones. One is for my pregnant wife and one is for me as our 2.5yr old broke both of ours and got these ones second hand but they are locked. Just don't want this to be wasted money.
Thank you all xda'ers in advance
Free UNLOCK N7105
I can confirm that the free unlock method from owl74 works on Galaxy Note 2 from TELUS. Model SGH-I317M.
Unlocking Nokia Lumia 520
Hi, will the steps you posted to unlock the Samsung phones work on the Nokia Lumia 520?
I bought this unlocked phone in the UK and it works with sim from any UK providers, however when I take it to Argentina it won't recognise the SIM cards from local providers. Somebody mentioned that it may have something to do with phone bands, that it may be unlocked for use in Europe but not outside of the EU...I've never heard of phones bands so not sure about this. I'd be grateful for any tips you could give me.
Thanks!!
Is "Perso SHA256 Off"" safe
Hello
I wonder if "Perso SHA256 Off" remove passwords encryption or have other security consequences.