[q] unlocking galaxy note ii - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, i've been offered a Galaxy Note II for just 450 USD ( 25,000 INR or 345 EUROS). And the reason it is selling for this cheap is because its locked to Sprint Operator,and apparently the owner is a 'Total NOOB' , and doesn't know what to do with it since we are both here in Africa (Ghana). What i wanna ask is that, is there a SURE way to get this bad boy running unlocked without too much hassle? So i can just snap it up! Its still very new and in its box. Thanks for your replies... :laugh:

It's cdma, not gsm. No good for Africa friend.
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jamesd86 said:
It's cdma, not gsm. No good for Africa friend.
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Hmmnnn.. Explain.

There's nothing to explain. You can't use a sim card
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kirilorius said:
There's nothing to explain. You can't use a sim card
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Oh! No wonder now! Hehe! I feel like a noob! :crying:
I understand bro! Thanks! 2 thanks from me to you and james on both your posts.

Is there an app or an easy way to unlock the GSM version guys??

mark.m.moran said:
Is there an app or an easy way to unlock the GSM version guys??
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I unlocked mine for $25 by using unlock.canadagsm.ca They got back to me in about 2 hours with the unlock code.
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Do you think unlocking the note 2 will allow it to work in Brazil?
I`m in Victoria BC and I want to buy a galaxy note 2. I only found locked phones to sell... They are selling in Brazil the N7100, maybe if I buy it here and unlock it will work in Brazil, what you guys think about it?

Root your phone ) i did it like this when i ordered a G1 (htc dream) back in the days and couldnt use it here in belgium.. rooted the phone and it worked out
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AS YOU CAN SEE IN MY SIGNATURE, bought an S3 instead. International version, factory unlocked, BRAND NEW. Broke seal myself.

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Accidentally bought CDMA instead of GSM...

Yes I'm an idiot, I know. I bought it off eBay and realized too late.Question is, can I pay a lab to mod it for me or something? It's a Verizon. I heard it has a microSIM slot that's almost sealed shut but still existing. So it would probably just require reprogramming the frequencies. And I'll handle unscrewing the slot and inserting my SIM. Is this possible?
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OhMrBigshot said:
Yes I'm an idiot, I know. I bought it off eBay and realized too late.Question is, can I pay a lab to mod it for me or something? It's a Verizon. I heard it has a microSIM slot that's almost sealed shut but still existing. So it would probably just require reprogramming the frequencies. And I'll handle unscrewing the slot and inserting my SIM. Is this possible?
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you cannot make a CDMA nexus work on GSM frequencies. totally different radios.
So best/only option would be to sell it and buy another?... crap...
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OhMrBigshot said:
So best/only option would be to sell it and buy another?... crap...
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only option if you want a GSM nexus
we all have really bad days. cheer up.
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Hopefully the seller accepts returns..
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You can always look to trade for a new one on Craigslist or similar services as well!
Thanks everyone, the seller's trying to stop the shipment, I'll talk to him about returns once the device is in either's hands... hopefully I'll get a return or find who to sell to/trade with.
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OhMrBigshot said:
Yes I'm an idiot, I know. I bought it off eBay and realized too late.Question is, can I pay a lab to mod it for me or something? It's a Verizon. I heard it has a microSIM slot that's almost sealed shut but still existing. So it would probably just require reprogramming the frequencies. And I'll handle unscrewing the slot and inserting my SIM. Is this possible?
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Worse case scenario you can sell it. The good thing is it is a very desirable phone. The sim also is completely removable. Your thinking of the sprint version which has the weird sim situation.
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So obviously the best solution is to get the correct phone, so I'm in favor of that, but it also got me thinking.
The Galaxy S3 has a workaround to use GSM SIM cards, is there something similar for the Galaxy Nexus?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
(I have the GSM version so this is more for curiousity and to help anyone else who may be in this situation)
0micron said:
So obviously the best solution is to get the correct phone, so I'm in favor of that, but it also got me thinking.
The Galaxy S3 has a workaround to use GSM SIM cards, is there something similar for the Galaxy Nexus?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
(I have the GSM version so this is more for curiousity and to help anyone else who may be in this situation)
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Amazing! If the phone reaches me I'll totally try this out. Thank you so much!
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Ouch! I'm currently trying to sell my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus on places like AC and Craigslist. I have it in the title and description that it is Verizon but honestly you will not believe how many ppl only see Galaxy Nexus and not the Verizon part . I hope you get a refund and or find someone willing to trade! Good luck!
LoL
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See Zepius' post above.
saichick04 said:
Ouch! I'm currently trying to sell my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus on places like AC and Craigslist. I have it in the title and description that it is Verizon but honestly you will not believe how many ppl only see Galaxy Nexus and not the Verizon part . I hope you get a refund and or find someone willing to trade! Good luck!
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Lol tell me about it... mine said sch i515 I just had no idea what that meant... make sure to note Verizon means CDMA because people outside US wouldn't know that by themselves
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0micron said:
So obviously the best solution is to get the correct phone, so I'm in favor of that, but it also got me thinking.
The Galaxy S3 has a workaround to use GSM SIM cards, is there something similar for the Galaxy Nexus?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
(I have the GSM version so this is more for curiousity and to help anyone else who may be in this situation)
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No. The Verizon Galaxy S3 is a world phone that also supports GSM&HSPA on top of CDMA/LTE. The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is not a world phone.
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[Q] SIM Unkocked after update? - Please answer :)

Hi everybody! My Note II is coming for me tomorrow, from England to Brazil, it is sim-unlocked.
But I have a (maybe a noob) doubt about updates - Via Kies or ODIN:
I am sure that the Big Baby Note II will receive the update to enable multi-windows coming directly from BTU - As the firmware I suppose will be BTU Unbranded.
But, after the update, it will still be sim-unlocked? And if it locks again, there's an safe method to sim-unlock again? Hypothetical speaking, if it locks again.
I never had an imported device, and here in Brazil all devices comes unlocked from factory - It's a Law.
Someone could, please, answer my doubts, or even indicate some safe method to unlock it - Hope I will not need this - Just in case, and as I didn't found any thread here talking about this subject.
Thanks!
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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Thanks mate. I'm very anxious to get my device tomorrow.
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AjunNg said:
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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Thanks mate. I'm very anxious to get my device tomorrow.
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AjunNg said:
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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are you happy with N7100?
before I had an Xperia x1 and loved the ability to use differents ROM's and, now I have an Iphone 4, but wishing to try the N7100 because of my bad eyes...
aslo, are you going to use another microcard?
thanks
Not sure I understand completely. But as my phone is SIM free, I have the liberty to use any SIM card.
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UK and the Korean f240-l

Any uk people out there using the Korean model imported ? Expecting mine tomorrow, wondering how you're getting on ... or even if I'm entirely alone
Thanks
Angie
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angelahp said:
Any uk people out there using the Korean model imported ? Expecting mine tomorrow, wondering how you're getting on ... or even if I'm entirely alone
Thanks
Angie
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Hey Angie,
Have had my F240S for about a month. I am in Ireland. Wonderful phone. You will probably have the dual clock on the lock screen but there is a fix on that on here and I would recommend rooting the phone.
Enjoy it!
Patrick
Thanks Patrick, nice to know there's someone else out there. I've looked at the rooting method, I'll enjoy it for a couple of days and then have a go. I've been told there are a few Korean apps that will be useless to me so it would seem an inevitable thing to do. So used to using odin and Sammobile to do updates for my current phone that I think it's going to be a bit of a learning curve.
Angie
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Yeah i use a korean version
Simply root it using the simple method listed at Optimus forums then use titanium backup to remove the korean apps you don't want
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Can I use my Verizon Gnex in other countries?

Quick question. My in laws are moving to China. They live in the States but my father in law was wondering if they can unlock the device to use over in China. Someone (I don't remember who) said it can be unlocked and used over there. I said that I don't think it can be and that you need to international version for it to work. Any help would be great. Thanks
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No u can't. U need a gsm nexus.
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Esteway.619 said:
No u can't. U need a gsm nexus.
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Thanks. I didn't think so but wanted to double check. Much appreciated.
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its almost like ive seen this question before.... hm....

Best place to get the LG G3 unlocked?

Hi guys I'm getting the lg g3 on 02 uk. But want to use my 3 sim in it also. Which is the best to get it unlocked?
Thanks
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gibbo82 said:
Hi guys I'm getting the lg g3 on 02 uk. But want to use my 3 sim in it also. Which is the best to get it unlocked?
Thanks
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Are you certain that it will be carrier locked in the first place? I've used cellunlocker before with no issues.
gibbo82 said:
Hi guys I'm getting the lg g3 on 02 uk. But want to use my 3 sim in it also. Which is the best to get it unlocked?
Thanks
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Cpw is were i got mine unlocked for £480 and Amazon do them as well but i personally like to walk in to a shop
jaythenut said:
Cpw is were i got mine unlocked for £480 and Amazon do them as well but i personally like to walk in to a shop
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I meant as unlocking the phone mate so I can use any sim, normally cost around £10-£20. I didn't actually mean buying the phone sim free
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GoldfishTX said:
Are you certain that it will be carrier locked in the first place? I've used cellunlocker before with no issues.
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I won't know until I get it, but most likely will be. Just wanna know the best genuine place to go mate to get it carrier unlocked
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gibbo82 said:
I meant as unlocking the phone mate so I can use any sim, normally cost around £10-£20. I didn't actually mean buying the phone sim free
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Oops sorry lol
jaythenut said:
Cpw is were i got mine unlocked for £480 and Amazon do them as well but i personally like to walk in to a shop
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Same I've returned 2 due to a fault and it was so easy
vimto25 said:
Same I've returned 2 due to a fault and it was so easy
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What fault did you have if you don't mind me asking
First was random reboots plus the scratch I made on the back lol so I just thought bugger it I'll Just request a new 1. then second had Bad pixels
gibbo82 said:
Hi guys I'm getting the lg g3 on 02 uk. But want to use my 3 sim in it also. Which is the best to get it unlocked?
Thanks
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My o2 model wasn't sim locked. Ordered from o2 online.
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Good to know. Thanks
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