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Unlock galaxy note 2 (easy steps)

All you have to do is enter a code from your devices’ menu; there’s no need to send information to a website, pay anything or wait for an unlock code.
Note that this method may not work for all Galaxy S III or Note II variants. Also keep in mind that this could void your warranty, so proceed at your own risk. Here are the steps you need to take:
1) Insert the desired SIM card you want to use unlocked into your device, and restart the phone.
2) Enter the code *#197328640# into the keypad and press send.
3) Go to Main Menu -> [1] UMTS -> [1] Debug Screen -> [8] Phone Control -> [6] Network Lock -> Options [3] Perso SHA256 OFF (after choosing this option, wait for at least 30 seconds)
4) Go back one step by pressing the Menu button, select back, which should bring you to [6] Network Lock, then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
If you followed the above steps correctly, your device should now work with the new SIM card!

aileori clk
i've just tried this procedure and i was able to follow and complete all the steps just waiting to try with a different sim card. phone supplied by tmobile, have not faced issues as others have in other posts where some of the menu functions were not visible. will update when have tested with different sim card.

i dont get that last step [6] Network Lock, then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
the NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ doesn't show up what could it be ? is it because i did the update to 4.1.2 ? Help Plz

timon184 said:
i dont get that last step [6] Network Lock, then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
the NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ doesn't show up what could it be ? is it because i did the update to 4.1.2 ? Help Plz
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Yes, try to downgrade to 4.1.1 , unlock and update to 4.1.2 again

How to unlock Note 2?

I have a galaxy note 2 block in orange romania,how can i unlock it?
I tried to unlock with (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....)
But i don't have the option UMTS,can i unlock it with something else?

i have same problem... if you find how to do it please, put also here... thx....

tzighi said:
I have a galaxy note 2 block in orange romania,how can i unlock it?
I tried to unlock with (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....)
But i don't have the option UMTS,can i unlock it with something else?
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I just tried, and I also don't have UMTS.
But I have "Debug Screen" in the main menu and all other menus below.

Did you try with a 4.1.1 stock firmware?

tzighi said:
I have a galaxy note 2 block in orange romania,how can i unlock it?
I tried to unlock with (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....)
But i don't have the option UMTS,can i unlock it with something else?
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I'm new to this forum too, and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
I found a lot of informations that could also help you. You have to root your phone and flash a stock firmware without lock as Memphis_ suggest, these guides lead you to unlock your phone (and more...).

rodem77 said:
I'm new to this forum too, and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
I found a lot of informations that could also help you. You have to root your phone and flash a stock firmware without lock as Memphis_ suggest, these guides lead you to unlock your phone (and more...).
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Yeah you can easily unlock with GalaxSim Unlock app but you have to pay.

[Q] Help! Unlock Bell Mobility Note 2 - Canada version

Hi everyone,
I need assistance with unlocking my Bell Mobility Note 2 on Android 4.1.2. I searched all over for a solution and have been seeing many duplication of the same solution which didn't work for me. That being said, I tried this:
"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"
This option [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ - never came up on my phone, and only Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF after waiting for 30 seconds.
Any other alternatives? Any assistance is appreciated!!!

This is the only free solution i think which is the same as you posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982

[Q] how to unlcok samsung note 2

Hi guys, I got my new samsung galaxy note 2 v 4.1.2..i tried to unlock it using this step:
Step 1: On the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, launch the phone app and dial the following keys:
*#197328640#
Step 2: From the Main Menu, navigate to [1] UMTS > [1]Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options.
Step 3: In the Options screen, choose [3] Perso SHA256 OFF. After choosing this option, wait for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Now go back one step by pressing the Menu button and then select Back once. You should now be in [6] Network Lock.
Step 5: Choose [4]NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ. After that, wait for a minute.
Step 6: After a minute, reboot your Galaxy Note 2.
but i failed...1st reason i cant find the UMTS, 2nd in the network lock there's no option..
PLEASE HELP ME....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801134&postcount=4
try tool 14B

[Q] Will this work to unlock ATT Note 2

I have a new ATT Samsung Note 2 with 4.3. With this I don't have the menu "NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ." So I need to find a different method to unlock. I found these instructions on the S4 forum for unlocking a Samsung Galaxy S4. I'm wary of trying it before getting opinions on whether or not it will work first. Has anyone tried these and been successful on a Note 2 or on other Samsungs than the S4? Also, if I follow this will the Golden Backup disappear and if so can I regenerate it?
Here are the steps:
1. Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
2. In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
3. In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
4. In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
5. In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
6. In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
7. Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
It should show:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
8. Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
9. Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
10. Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
11. Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
12. Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
13. Select [6] COMMON
14. In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
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15. Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.

So can it be done or not?

Caryllb said:
I have a new ATT Samsung Note 2 with 4.3. With this I don't have the menu "NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ." So I need to find a different method to unlock. I found these instructions on the S4 forum for unlocking a Samsung Galaxy S4. I'm wary of trying it before getting opinions on whether or not it will work first. Has anyone tried these and been successful on a Note 2 or on other Samsungs than the S4? Also, if I follow this will the Golden Backup disappear and if so can I regenerate it?
Here are the steps:
1. Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
2. In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
3. In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
4. In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
5. In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
6. In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
7. Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
It should show:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
8. Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
9. Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
10. Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
11. Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
12. Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
13. Select [6] COMMON
14. In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
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15. Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.
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Why doesn't anyone search? Look for a thread called free unlock. You're welcome.

Toshik1, I tried these steps for the S4 on my Note 2 and they did not work. I had all the right menu selections and it seemed to step through them as instructed. But it just didn't unlock. That may be specific to an ATT Note 2. Perhaps they would work for a Tmobile or some other carrier.
emeianoite, I did search for several days. The only free unlock steps I found specific for the Note 2 were for Android 4.1.1. Version 4.3 was missing a vital menu item. Folks said you could unlock if you downgrade to 4.1.1 first. Didn't want to do that. So I searched for unlocking a note 2 with version 4.3 and found these steps for the S4. Unfortunately as I said above, that didn't work either. Wound up paying for the unlock code.

Thanks! Sim unlock code was obtained from ATT, so it's only a question of properly rooting the phone with official 4.3 already in it.