Just a little confused and hope someone here can give me some answers, ive just purchased my Note 2 off a guy who told me it was unlocked to all networks which it is.it has the o2 boot up screen but im running it on the 3 network its working no problem.My question is when i check in about device it says its modified! But the device as far as i know is not rooted, can someone explain howvthis is done and what would happen if i rooted the phone,would i loose the unlock ??
Any help would be great
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Hally79 said:
Just a little confused and hope someone here can give me some answers, ive just purchased my Note 2 off a guy who told me it was unlocked to all networks which it is.it has the o2 boot up screen but im running it on the 3 network its working no problem.My question is when i check in about device it says its modified! But the device as far as i know is not rooted, can someone explain howvthis is done and what would happen if i rooted the phone,would i loose the unlock ??
Any help would be great
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you will need to be more specific, im sure it does not says "its modified!" on those words, a screenshot would be nice.
Assuming it says that on "About phone" is not rooted already?
Depending on the method used when it was unlocked it may be locked back, I have not seen a software unlock, so far all the unlocks for the note 2 have been by code, or by Samsung Dev Menu, in those cases they are likely to stay after rooting your phone. Proceed to root your phone at your own risk, but more likely it wont be locked.
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Hally79 said:
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Download 'root checker' from play store..if no root access.Do a factory reset.
Just checked with root checker and i have no root! But it still says my device is "Modified" do you think the device will still be unlocked if i do a factory reset ?
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Yes you can wipe
reboot to recovery, wipe cache and data (factory reset)
reboot normally and play for about 10 min before checking status again
If it is stil modified, just flash stock ROM with PC odin (find on 1st link on my signature)
On a T-mobile note 2 Model # SGH-T889 will a factory reset change the unlock status if the phone was unlocked by T-mobile?
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Witch is the easiest to follow rooting tutorial for the nexus? Thanx
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well androidcentral.com just posted this
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-root-toolkit-makes-process-easier-ever
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well androidcentral.com just posted this
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-root-toolkit-makes-process-easier-ever
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The problem with that is I already have my phone unlocked. I just didn't get a chance to root it. I don't want to go through unlocking it again and having it erase my phone. I just want to be able to root it. That's all.
I may add that my nexus is the unlocked GSM UK version.
Rooting without deleting everything would be better.
Thanx
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Carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked are different.
You need to unlock the bootloader (which wipes the phone) in order to root it...
NPuter said:
Carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked are different.
You need to unlock the bootloader (which wipes the phone) in order to root it...
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OK, so that is the only way at moment?
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guinnes.s said:
OK, so that is the only way at moment?
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I'd recommend starting those backups Protip: if you use dropbox sync in Titanium Backup Pro, you can actually back up your user apps on your old phone (provided you have wifi or your old phone is still active) and restore them on your Gnex. Make sure you do this ONLY for user apps, though.
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Ok I have rooted and flashed cwm recovery now I want to flash a new rom but if found out its not as easy as usual i don't get it plz help
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Have you unlocked your boot loader? or is it locked?
You need to start there.. If you installed the CWM for locked bootloaders it will not help you as you can not install a new kernel.
How do I find out?
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How do I find out?
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Did you pay someone to unlock it yes or no
Nope
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Xperia Player said:
Did you pay someone to unlock it yes or no
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Lol, i unlocked my bootloader and i havent paid for it. You just need to know if bootloader is unlockable. And if you dont know what to do, i wouldnt recommend it to you doing it.
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try to use fastboot if it let's you flash a kernel then it's unlocked
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I dont think mine can be unlocked I did the dial thing to make that menu to pop up but theres no menu for root
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Or does the fact that its not activated have anything to do with it? I have no service just wifi
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Flashing bootloader have nothing to do with phone activation i thnk..
One thing for sure is u need unlocked BL to flash kernel for cwm9
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Yea I get that I don't think I can unlock it like I said I looked to see if it could and I'm missing the root settings in that pop up menu
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Goto the Phone Application and type in:*#*#7378423#*#*
Then tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes, then you can Unlock your bootloader. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked
Please Press the THANK YOU Button, if it helped you )
It doesent give me the root status option
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Can any one direct me to the roms for locked bootloaders plz
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lets not make it more complicated then it is
1 if you dont know if you bootloader is unlocked its NOT !. you need to unlock it first before you move on from here ! once that is done you move on to step 2 .
2 if you have CMW flashed. then when you turn on your phone Click the volume up button untill it boots in to recovery. once ther you can flash CM9.
if you have the GMS version you can do it your self directly from sony's website. Not sure about verizon and other CMDA versions.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Ps. Remember to put CM9 zip you Downloaded on the root of the SD card. otherwise you cant ofcause not flash it.
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lets not make it more complicated then it is
1 if you dont know if you bootloader is unlocked its NOT !. you need to unlock it first before you move on from here ! once that is done you move on to step 2 .
2 if you have CMW flashed. then when you turn on your phone Click the volume up button untill it boots in to recovery. once ther you can flash CM9.
if you have the GMS version you can do it your self directly from sony's website. Not sure about verizon and other CMDA versions.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Ps. Remember to put CM9 zip you Downloaded on the root of the SD card. otherwise you cant ofcause not flash it.
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not neccesarily as it could be preowned or the service menu apk removed or various other things.
also wrong, you can only unlock gsm sim unlocked and a few locked ones not all gsm phones.
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not neccesarily as it could be preowned or the service menu apk removed or various other things.
also wrong, you can only unlock gsm sim unlocked and a few locked ones not all gsm phones.
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it worked perfectly with my phone wich was Simlocked.
Why is no one listening to me im missing the root status menu it cant be unlocked unless theres something Im missing
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monoxide child said:
Why is no one listening to me im missing the root status menu it cant be unlocked unless theres something Im missing
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unlock-bootloader.com
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Why is no one listening to me im missing the root status menu it cant be unlocked unless theres something Im missing
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My phone didn't have the root status menu but i was still able to unlock my bootloader
hello
i have been in this forum for a while now and its awesome to learn how ours phone work.
thks for the help
right now i have a problem, i got a lt26i (my boss phone), he gave me the phone a few days ago, saying that the phone was inoperable due it always appear "recommender app is not working".
i took the phone, made a backup and then try to "restore the phone" to default, the process went fine, the phone rebooted and when finished the restart process, the phone was exactly in the same way it was a few minutes ago.
that surprised me, but, i continue with the next step, USE FLASHTOOL.:fingers-crossed:
i was confident with this step, i did select the firmware LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD.ftf, and everything went fine, and again when the phone restared, nothing, in the same spot.
after that, i thought that maybe if i install a custom kernel and rom, maybe i could have access to the phone again, but no, due i cant take root access or install any recovery program.
i dont know what else can use or do.
thks in advance for your response
AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH
regards
Have u tried a simple factory reset???
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Xecutioner_Venom said:
Have u tried a simple factory reset???
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yes, same thing happened!!
biohax said:
yes, same thing happened!!
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Its bootloader, is it unlocked?
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Dude,
You could also try Sony update service to push original stock firmware to the device.
But this will wipe all data and will only work if you have not unlocked the bootloader
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well, the bootloader is unlocked, so i guess im $%"#ed! any other ideas?
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well, the bootloader is unlocked, so i guess im $%"#ed! any other ideas?
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Try installing Stock firmware through Sony Emma.
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Try reading this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32849606&postcount=57
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This might be a stupid question but I want to ask anyway. I just bought a T-Mobile Note 2 and am awaiting a sim unlock code (I know I can downgrade to 4.1.1 and unlock it via the hidden call menu but at this time I am not opting to do that). I flashed the 4.1.2 Root Injected Stock Rom. My question is, (which maybe I should have asked before hand) Will I be able to use the sim unlock code that T-Mobile provides me with despite being on the root injected 4.1.2 stock rom? Thanks!
No issues, I did it and it worked for me.
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So how did u unlock it. I have been looking for a method but none worked.
Can u please share ur method.
Thanks
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I unlocked it using the code provided by t-mobile.
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Hey guys, just a heads up, if you are running 4.1.2 there is NO WAY to unlock your T-Mobile Note 2 without downgrading to 4.1.1 as far as I can tell. Even if you receive an official code from T-Mobile it will not work because when Samsung patched the security hole in 4.1.1 which allowed people to unlock their device manually they (accidentally) blocked any way of sim network unlocking. You can read all the complaints on the t-mobile website forums. So, with that being said you have to downgrade to 4.1.1 with Odin and access the hidden menu from the dialer. Just search the threads and you will find easy instructions.
NOTE: When you downgrade to 4.1.1 make sure you do a factory reset from recovery before you flash via Odin. After you flash the ROM your phone MIGHT go into a bootloop/hang on Samsung logo. Just go back into recovery and factory reset again. Give your phone about 4-5 minutes to boot up, just sit it on the table.
YMMV.
Thanks a lot for the tips but I downgraded before and it didn't work.
I still have a backup of the rooted 4.1.1 stock ROM. That's how I downgraded and tried to unlock but nothing happened.
Do u think I did something wrong or is there another way?
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Is there anyway to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy S3 T999 with Android Version 4.3 , I tried everything , Downgrade Firmware , Change Modem to UVLJC and nothing . Help please
Flash a 4.1.1 or 4.0.4 ROM and modem (not Odin, or you will brick), then follow the unlock guide.
Alternately if you have the phone thru T-Mobile they will unlock it for you if the bill is current, or you can buy an unlock code online for under $10.
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Adreaver said:
Flash a 4.1.1 or 4.0.4 ROM and modem (not Odin, or you will brick), then follow the unlock guide.
Alternately if you have the phone thru T-Mobile they will unlock it for you if the bill is current, or you can buy an unlock code online for under $10.
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It doesnt work that way either. It lose the imei with a different MODEM, you need to flash it again the New Modem to recover the IMEI. Please I need to unlock this device. Any ideas?
Where 4.3 is concerned, there is no way to unlock using any of the previous methods. Your best bet is to call T-Mo
Im having problems sim unlocking as well. T mobile sent me a code that does not work. Still waiting on there help. Suggestions?
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mike102871 said:
Im having problems sim unlocking as well. T mobile sent me a code that does not work. Still waiting on there help. Suggestions?
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Did you ever solve your problem. I have the same issue. I got the code from Tmo and is says unlock unsuccessful. I havent called them yet.
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Did you ever solve your problem. I have the same issue. I got the code from Tmo and is says unlock unsuccessful. I havent called them yet.
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It's kind of resolved. There are sending me a replacement s3 but they are on back order. Been 4 days and nothing.
mike102871 said:
It's kind of resolved. There are sending me a replacement s3 but they are on back order. Been 4 days and nothing.
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Well after calling TMobile again and spending close to an hour on the phone they escalated me to "Someone Will Call You Back" LOL
So Today I downloaded the stock 4.1.1 and loaded with odin. Then Used the steps in the below thread to obtain sim unlock without TMobiles help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176719
I hope this helps someone else as this is very frustrating to go through.
I got a replacement pho e sent . Its already on 4.3 got a new unlock code. And it does not work again . What is with tbem sending wro g unlock codes. Is it a problem because of 4.3? Im fed up with this.
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sim unlock 4.3
You only have two options... Option 1, You wait until kikkat 4.4 become available for upgrade then unlock the phone with same code. Or option 2, you find the stock rom that came with the the phone which is the ice cream 4.04. Then use odin to downgrade and then you can use the same code.
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You only have two options... Option 1, You wait until kikkat 4.4 become available for upgrade then unlock the phone with same code. Or option 2, you find the stock rom that came with the the phone which is the ice cream 4.04. Then use odin to downgrade and then you can use the same code.
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You can not downgrade from 4.4 or 4.3 to a lesser android version
Yea don't try to downgrade ur phone or u will end up with a brick
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