SOLVED:::::::::: Thanks to Pirobo_Colmbino
I recently was issued an official unlock code for my t889 from tmo. I tried to unlock the device using an ATT sim and got the "network unlock unsuccessful" message. Apparently, I'm a dunce and didn't read AND follow the instructions properly and entered the wrong code more than once. Now I am told that my device is PERMANENTLY LOCKED and cannot be unlocked. Is this correct? Is there a way to fix it? HELLLP
guardm said:
I recently was issued an official unlock code for my t889 from tmo. I tried to unlock the device using an ATT sim and got the "network unlock unsuccessful" message. Apparently, I'm a dunce and didn't read AND follow the instructions properly and entered the wrong code more than once. Now I am told that my device is PERMANENTLY LOCKED and cannot be unlocked. Is this correct? Is there a way to fix it? HELLLP
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Hi, im not sure if this is gonna help, but the way I unlock mine was with the help of a simple youtube search. Im new her so i cant post a link.
Steps: dial *#197328640#
step 1: umts
step 2: debug screen
step 3: phone control
step 4 network lock
step 5: perso sha256 off ( wait 30 seconds than hit the menu key and hit back)
step 6: nw lock nv data initialliz (wait about 1 minute and exit.
reboot and that should be it.
Try that out and if it does not work "meaning you dont see all of the options" all you have to do is downgrade to an older version of Stock " yes you will have to root again but it gets the job done.
If it helps dont forget to hit thanks.
Pirobo_Colombino said:
Hi, im not sure if this is gonna help, but the way I unlock mine was with the help of a simple youtube search. Im new her so i cant post a link.
Steps: dial *#197328640#
step 1: umts
step 2: debug screen
step 3: phone control
step 4 network lock
step 5: perso sha256 off ( wait 30 seconds than hit the menu key and hit back)
step 6: nw lock nv data initialliz (wait about 1 minute and exit.
reboot and that should be it.
Try that out and if it does not work "meaning you dont see all of the options" all you have to do is downgrade to an older version of Stock " yes you will have to root again but it gets the job done.
If it helps dont forget to hit thanks.
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Thanks for your reply. I tried this before and all the worked until it comes to step 5. When I go back, the item "nw lock nv initialliz" (in your step 6), isn't there to select. Perhaps downgrading is the answer?
The part I don't seem to understand is that TMO says because I entered the wrong code multiple times, I lost the ability to unlock. Does this method overwrite or fix the permanent lock they spoke of?
guardm said:
Thanks for your reply. I tried this before and all the worked until it comes to step 5. When I go back, the item "nw lock nv initialliz" (in your step 6), isn't there to select. Perhaps downgrading is the answer?
The part I don't seem to understand is that TMO says because I entered the wrong code multiple times, I lost the ability to unlock. Does this method overwrite or fix the permanent lock they spoke of?
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Yeah if u dont see it you must downgrade.
and as far as the overwrite im not sure. sorry
Pirobo_Colombino said:
Yeah if u dont see it you must downgrade.
and as far as the overwrite im not sure. sorry
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Thanks I will try it. Just gotta go find the downgrade rom.
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Yeah if u dont see it you must downgrade.
and as far as the overwrite im not sure. sorry
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You, sir are correct. I was able to downgrade via Odin, but I lost some functions (which didn't matter since it was only temporary). I performed the steps you provided and tested with an ATT sim. It worked. Then I updated to current stock ROM and rooted. Tested again with ATT sim and my device is still unlocked. Thanks for your help. I hope anyone else who runs into this issue, can find this post and learn like I did.
guardm said:
You, sir are correct. I was able to downgrade via Odin, but I lost some functions (which didn't matter since it was only temporary). I performed the steps you provided and tested with an ATT sim. It worked. Then I updated to current stock ROM and rooted. Tested again with ATT sim and my device is still unlocked. Thanks for your help. I hope anyone else who runs into this issue, can find this post and learn like I did.
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What Version were you on when you could not unlock it. And what version did you flash?
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You, sir are correct. I was able to downgrade via Odin, but I lost some functions (which didn't matter since it was only temporary). I performed the steps you provided and tested with an ATT sim. It worked. Then I updated to current stock ROM and rooted. Tested again with ATT sim and my device is still unlocked. Thanks for your help. I hope anyone else who runs into this issue, can find this post and learn like I did.
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Im glad i could help. :good:
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What Version were you on when you could not unlock it. And what version did you flash?
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I'm not so sure it had much to do with the version, although I am no expert dev. Mind you, this happened in a short period of time.
TIMELINE:
I was on The stock (shipped) rom when I first bought my GN2. I got it new and broke the seal on the box. Upon opening and starting the device, I got an OTA update (don't remember the build but not the LL4 ota). I started doing some reading on XDA, since like most, I like tinkering and tweaking. Not long after that (Mid Jan 2013) I got the OTA from TMO that had "minor fixes and security changes". This is when I read somewhere on XDA that it is not recommended that we accept the OTA update. But it was too late; I had already done it. I came across the unlock instructions posted earlier in this thread but I couldn't get pass all the steps. A few days later I rooted via ROOT66_TMO_UVALL4 rom, which gave me access to SuperUser. [I have this ZIP saved if anyone wants it and wants to show me how share it.] Then I got an official unlock code from TMO.
I followed these instructions that TMO sent me with the unlock code
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Samsung device.
Please be advised a non T-Mobile SIM card MUST be used to unlock this device.
1. Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device on
2. The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field.
3. Click/Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen).
4. Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile.
5. Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen.
6. Click/Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful".
Please note that if you are unlocking a flip device please use steps 1, 2, 3 and 6.
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In my haste, I didn't follow the instruction EXACTLY as written. Somehow I managed to enter the unlock code while using my TMO sim and not the "NON TMO sim". When I did this, I got the message in step 6. I thought I was good from here. I tried an ATT sim a few days later to verify but it asked me again for the sim unlock code but the operation was unsuccessful. I tried entering the donor phone's screen unlock code a few times as well as zeros and 1234 and again failed. I tried again with another donor phone with the same result. TMO sent me a second unlock code which also failed. I did tell them that I had done the OTA update and the rep told me it shouldn't matter. I did not tell them I was rooted stock though. The rep told me that due to entering the wrong code multiple times, the device went into "security lockout" and could not be unlocked. I read into several threads and posts and could not find the answer, Thus my original post. I down graded my Rom to T889UVALJ1, successfully performed the unlock procedure posted above (NOT TMO official), and re-installed the ROOT66 rom. Everything is now working perfectly. I put in the ATT sim and it pops right up as ATT.
The real question now is, does the OTA issued by TMO block the unlock exploit and is that what they refer to when they mention "security features"?
Thank for Solving this issue goes to user Pirobo_Colombino see post 2
I encountered the same problem couple weeks ago. The problem is not caused by the TMO firmware update but rather the fact that you tried to unlock the phone using the hack you found on the internet. Per instruction on the free unlock hack online, you selected "PERSO SHA256 OFF", this step is what prevented the phone from being successfully unlocked with TMo unlock code. In order for the TMO unlock code to work, you have to select "PERSO SHA256 ON", then follow the instruction steps to unlock using TMO code. That is what I did and it worked for me. Hope this helps anyone who will run into this problem in the future. Cheers :good:
akdnj88 said:
I encountered the same problem couple weeks ago. The problem is not caused by the TMO firmware update but rather the fact that you tried to unlock the phone using the hack you found on the internet. Per instruction on the free unlock hack online, you selected "PERSO SHA256 OFF", this step is what prevented the phone from being successfully unlocked with TMo unlock code. In order for the TMO unlock code to work, you have to select "PERSO SHA256 ON", then follow the instruction steps to unlock using TMO code. That is what I did and it worked for me. Hope this helps anyone who will run into this problem in the future. Cheers :good:
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Interesting....... This is the first I've heard of this. Not to say this info is not out there; I just never came across it. I do hope that this reaches the poster of those links (there are quite a few) as a cautionary note. Perhaps someone will post a how-to compiled with all these tidbits included.
After the sim unlock, sim card in HK still also can use it?
Yat_Fung said:
After the sim unlock, sim card in HK still also can use it?
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I cannot say it will work with HK sim since I have NO experience with that card or even overseas. However, I can say that ATT&T sim works every time I put it in the phone. Have you ever used a HK sim in another phone? If you did and it worked, I don't see why it wouldn't work in this one.
Provide link?
Pirobo_Colombino said:
Hi, im not sure if this is gonna help, but the way I unlock mine was with the help of a simple youtube search. Im new her so i cant post a link.
Steps: dial *#197328640#
step 1: umts
step 2: debug screen
step 3: phone control
step 4 network lock
step 5: perso sha256 off ( wait 30 seconds than hit the menu key and hit back)
step 6: nw lock nv data initialliz (wait about 1 minute and exit.
reboot and that should be it.
Try that out and if it does not work "meaning you dont see all of the options" all you have to do is downgrade to an older version of Stock " yes you will have to root again but it gets the job done.
If it helps dont forget to hit thanks.
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Could you provide the links to old versions of stock because Ive been having some trouble rooting back to a baseband before vall4
Spartan2x7 said:
Could you provide the links to old versions of stock because Ive been having some trouble rooting back to a baseband before vall4
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A quick forums search shows this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102380
You should find what you need here. If it helps hit the thanks button.
akdnj88 said:
I encountered the same problem couple weeks ago. The problem is not caused by the TMO firmware update but rather the fact that you tried to unlock the phone using the hack you found on the internet. Per instruction on the free unlock hack online, you selected "PERSO SHA256 OFF", this step is what prevented the phone from being successfully unlocked with TMo unlock code. In order for the TMO unlock code to work, you have to select "PERSO SHA256 ON", then follow the instruction steps to unlock using TMO code. That is what I did and it worked for me. Hope this helps anyone who will run into this problem in the future. Cheers :good:
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Thank you so much!! Tmobile sent me the code and I was having problems unlocking my note ll till I read this info.
Samsung Tmobile
handrade773 said:
Thank you so much!! Tmobile sent me the code and I was having problems unlocking my note ll till I read this info.
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Need help Bad.
Have a tmobile sgh-t889. Tmobile sent me an network unlock pin and entered it. Says network unlock successfull. but still no signal. restarted the device and it again asked for a network pin. did the step again and stil the same..
What could be wrong? BTW its a 4.1.1.
Pls help.
junedar said:
Need help Bad.
Have a tmobile sgh-t889. Tmobile sent me an network unlock pin and entered it. Says network unlock successfull. but still no signal. restarted the device and it again asked for a network pin. did the step again and stil the same..
What could be wrong? BTW its a 4.1.1.
Pls help.
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Latest OTA is 4.1.2
I'm not sure how you are trying to do your unlock. In order to use the unlock method detailed in post #2, I needed to downgrade my firmware. The method in post 2 WILL NOT work after the OTA update.
If you are using the instructions from your carrier, follow the instructions they emailed you EXACTLY. If you have issues with the carrier instructions, contact them; It's up to them to give you proper tech support on THEIR product.
As I understand, the "hack" method is for mostly intended those who have modded/altered/rooted/other-than-stock devices. Whichever method you use, be aware, YOU RUN THE RISK OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE. That being said, research your steps BEFORE you end up with a dead device.
I AM NOT a developer nor claim to be an expert at any of these methods. However I have been modding my devices for years by reading and researching XDA. I have had success and failures and so will you. The best advice I can offer is to continue reading the posts CAREFULLY and be patient.
I hope this helps
guardm said:
Latest OTA is 4.1.2
I'm not sure how you are trying to do your unlock. In order to use the unlock method detailed in post #2, I needed to downgrade my firmware. The method in post 2 WILL NOT work after the OTA update.
If you are using the instructions from your carrier, follow the instructions they emailed you EXACTLY. If you have issues with the carrier instructions, contact them; It's up to them to give you proper tech support on THEIR product.
As I understand, the "hack" method is for mostly intended those who have modded/altered/rooted/other-than-stock devices. Whichever method you use, be aware, YOU RUN THE RISK OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE. That being said, research your steps BEFORE you end up with a dead device.
I AM NOT a developer nor claim to be an expert at any of these methods. However I have been modding my devices for years by reading and researching XDA. I have had success and failures and so will you. The best advice I can offer is to continue reading the posts CAREFULLY and be patient.
I hope this helps
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Yep I did in detail what has been said in post #2. ( By default my device is 4.1.1. )
When it didnt worked, I asked tmobile for the network pin. I also followed their instruction thoroughly, after i entered the pin they gave, it gave the message network unlock successfull. I noticed that there still was no signal so i restarted my device. However it still keep asking me for a network pin. When I asked them about this, they just said that they dont really know why.
I also did a factory reset.
Wonder what could be the issue. Any thoughts?
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Yep I did in detail what has been said in post #2. ( By default my device is 4.1.1. )
When it didnt worked, I asked tmobile for the network pin. I also followed their instruction thoroughly, after i entered the pin they gave, it gave the message network unlock successfull. I noticed that there still was no signal so i restarted my device. However it still keep asking me for a network pin. When I asked them about this, they just said that they dont really know why.
I also did a factory reset.
Wonder what could be the issue. Any thoughts?
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I would call Tmobile again and talk to someone else. Maybe ask for tier 2 support. Many times, the first person you get is a low level customer support person that only knows what the computer screen shows them unfortunately.
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I was given the unlock code and it still says request to unlock network unsuccessful, it's eligible to be unlocked...
All help would be greatly appreciated.
Should I try flashing over back to this stock rom and then see: http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip
I hate being stuck in a rut like this, already had my account transfered to a T-Mobile microsim. This is driving me nuts...
The person I bought this phone from said they updated but then when I checked it was still at 4.1.2 and said something about update interrupted...
Or which of these should I use: http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=71
Flashing a Rom won't unlocknyour phone..... Also what do you mean your still on 4.1.2?? That is the latest Rom for the phone. ... Where are you obtaining your unlock code from? The only time att provides it themselves is over the phone. You sure your not getting the wrong code?
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Yes I got the code from AT&T over the phone, called them twice and got the same code 1-800-331-0500 they gave me 41907314... According to this: http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ if ya take the newest update, ya can't sim unlock the phone cause it takes out the “NW Lock NV Data Initiallize” (Step #9) according to YouTube user comments...
THIS IS WHY I'm wondering what Stock firmware I need to downgrade back to in order to get that option again and be able to sim unlock my phone.
So I'm wondering if it's I317UCALJ2 or I317UCALK7 that re-enables that option for me. Right now I'm on I317UCAMA4...
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Sorry bout the 2 posts, I thought it'd auto-append them to my main post...
Okay now I keep getting errors on installing about a signature and then two file locations sdCard0 and I think extsdCard...
How can I fix this do I copy the image to sdCard (InnerSD)? Or do I need CWM to install for Scott's Stock ROMs?
Yup that worked, I had to use Odin and this image http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip and followed these instructions on installing it: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11...y-note-2-sgh-i317-original-factory-stock-rom/ then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed...
n1nj4Lo said:
Yup that worked, I had to use Odin and this image http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip and followed these instructions on installing it: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11...y-note-2-sgh-i317-original-factory-stock-rom/ then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed...
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hi
I am having the same issue, I got unlock code from ATT but it says network unlock request unsuccessful.
so if I follow above instruction to go back to 4.1.1 I will be able to use the unlock code right?
can you please give me few steps which you used for unlocking... then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed.<--I dont find it.
I will try to flash it.
and after unlock can we do factory update 4.1.2?
smithjohnatpa said:
hi
I am having the same issue, I got unlock code from ATT but it says network unlock request unsuccessful.
so if I follow above instruction to go back to 4.1.1 I will be able to use the unlock code right?
can you please give me few steps which you used for unlocking... then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed.<--I dont find it.
I will try to flash it.
and after unlock can we do factory update 4.1.2?
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You can try the ^^^^^^ links do you can enter your code in too get it unlocked!
Or try this if still not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
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Yea after all that it's safe to upgrade back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 or nearly any compatible rom you like.
n1nj4Lo said:
Yea after all that it's safe to upgrade back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 or nearly any compatible rom you like.
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Thanks downloading now...
does it matter which SIM I have to put inside? mine is ATT do I have to keep ATT sim inside or Tmobile will work too?
smithjohnatpa said:
Thanks downloading now...
does it matter which SIM I have to put inside? mine is ATT do I have to keep ATT sim inside or Tmobile will work too?
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Ya might wanna keep the T-Mobile sim in it just to make sure it unlocked it correctly...
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Ya might wanna keep the T-Mobile sim in it just to make sure it unlocked it correctly...
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No I mean while doing this process? Odin thing.. does it matter which SIM I have to keep in note
This http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ is the tute I believe, gotta remember it's been 2 months since I did this, so I'm not quite 100% certain. LoL
I'll be having to do it all over again too, by the end of this week possibly, since some jerk decided to steal my note 2 I had to go to ebay and win a new one.
I don't think it'd matter during the Odin flash with a AT&T sim card or T-Mobile one in it, I can't remember if I did it with or without a sim card, but to be on the safe side I'd do it without a T-Mobile sim card in it, just for that first successful boot... Then do the 4.1.1 unlock code method, take the back and battery off then pop in the T-Mobile sim card(Or whatever other non-AT&T carrier sim card) and see if it done it correctly...
n1nj4Lo said:
This http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ is the tute I believe, gotta remember it's been 2 months since I did this, so I'm not quite 100% certain. LoL
I'll be having to do it all over again too, by the end of this week possibly, since some jerk decided to steal my note 2 I had to go to ebay and win a new one.
I don't think it'd matter during the Odin flash with a AT&T sim card or T-Mobile one in it, I can't remember if I did it with or without a sim card, but to be on the safe side I'd do it without a T-Mobile sim card in it, just for that first successful boot... Then do the 4.1.1 unlock code method, take the back and battery off then pop in the T-Mobile sim card(Or whatever other non-AT&T carrier sim card) and see if it done it correctly...
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Thanks a lot you been real good help for me to unlock my note 2.
yes worked with TMOBILE Sim to so seems like doesnt matter.
and now i updated 4.1.2 with Kies and it worked fine too and my phone is unlock now taking tmobile SIM too.
appreciate it.
so sorry your phone stolen.
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hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from at&t to tmobile. i'm using the galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i know this forum is mostly how to unlock the phone manually, like without the unlock code number.. but i have the code, i just want it to work.. i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't even know what that means. can someone please help me?
Try this
galxynote2 said:
hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from at&t to tmobile. i'm using the galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i know this forum is mostly how to unlock the phone manually, like without the unlock code number.. but i have the code, i just want it to work.. i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't even know what that means. can someone please help me?
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I bought an AT&T live demo note 2 that was used in an AT&T store. I used this method from youtube, popped in my niece's T-Mobile microsd and dialed 611. T-Mobile's customer service rang and answered showing it worked. You need 4.1.1 to use this method though. I'm going get me a microsim today since my vibrant doesn't use the micro.
FREE HOW TO UNLOCK SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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PUTALE said:
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk
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The link I posted above shows the step by step instructions on YouTube.
this is NOT TRUE if on 4.3.x
PUTALE said:
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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The above is not true - if your phone has upgraded firmware, you will NOT see the item "NW LOCK NV RAM...." in your "NETWORK LOCK" "PHONE CONTROL" menu.
So, the ONLY two solutions are:
1) keep bugging ATT to create a case for you and investigate
2) downgrade to 4.1.1 modem (NEED TO READ/UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLASH etc.)
then apply the Samsung service menu "fix" as shown in the above video...*
*Then, you could upgrade to newer ROM... if you wish....:cyclops:
I am selling my SGH-i317, but am unable to SIM unlock the phone with the unlock code that AT&T provided for the IMEI.
When pop in a T-Mobile SIM, the phone asks me for an unlock code. But it refuses to accept the code with message: "Network unlock request unsuccessful".
What could be causing this?
Here's a history of my phone:
1. I have used it with a custom ROM, so the KNOX counter is tripped.
2. I was on a rooted UCUBMK6 ROM with TWRP recovery.
3. I used Triangle Away and unrooted.
4. I then used Odin to flash back to UCALJ2 with Stock Recovery (unrooted), using this tar file: KIES_HOME_I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_215287_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
5. This gave me stock recovery and stock ROM. KNOX still tripped, custom ROM counter=1
6. I then used Odin to flash the UCUCNE5-Stock-No recovery. I assumed that the stock recovery from the UCALJ2 ROM would work as a "match" (?).
7. Device now reports baseband version I317UCUCNE5, build number KOT49H.I317UCUCNE5. Kernel 3.0.31-1728680. KNOX still tripped, Custom ROM counter=1.
But the unlock is a no-go. What gives??
Have you tried the before method?
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/
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ShrekOpher said:
Have you tried the before method?
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/
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No..thanks for the tip. My menu doesn't show that option, probably removed in later ROM versions. But I found this YouTube video that suggests flashing back to an older modem, then following that method, then flashing back. Worth a try...will give that a go.
This helped me unlock my device....
amfractal said:
It was probably mine. I had the same issue and I got my code from cellunlocker.net.
I was on SlimRom and it was not working. I finally went back to the official rom for one final try and it worked.
This is what I did. I'm not sure if just trying the unlock code would've worked but I did follow these steps (it's a bit weird since you don't actually change anything, maybe it forces the phone to refresh something.)
Just make sure you are on official ROM or it won't work (I tried only the code with the SlimROM and it did not work).
After unlocking I went back to SlimRom and then CM and it was always unlocked.
1. Make sure that the phone PROMPTS for the code with a NON accepted sim card and that your IMEI is correct by dialing *#06#
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options
d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided to you
i. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!
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dubluv1 said:
This method worked for me.
FYI- my situation (maybe it'll help others): I bought a T-Mobile prepaid SIM card for my spare GS3 just to see if it would work. I contacted AT&T and they provided me a SIM unlock code (took about 2 days). However, it did not work! 5 days later, and they still haven't figured it out! I decided to take matters into my own hands. After many many hours of research and trying all sorts of methods I believe whats happening its that people are trying the dial pad method and setting their Perso Sha256 to "OFF". If you've done that then unlock codes will not register correctly... So get and unlock code, then set it back to ON following the steps above. Hopefully that helps others..
[Stock rooted 4.3 OTA I747 AT&T US]
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mexigga said:
This helped me unlock my device....
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Sweeeet. That did the trick. Thank you!!
mobidutch said:
Sweeeet. That did the trick. Thank you!!
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Great to hear!
Hello,
I've had a long saga of failures trying to unlock my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III (aka sgh-t999). Firstly I started by trying to convince T-Mobile to give me the code but they gave be the bureaucratic cold shoulder for a year. After threatening to cancel they finally produced an incorrect SIM unlock code for me from Samsung. I tried it and it failed.
I then took my phone to one of those shady SIM unlock places in London and paid them to do it. After a day of waiting they sent me an email of the same, incorrect SIM unlock code which again failed to work.
I decided to try a common method I found all over tutorials that works as follows.
Go to the dialer
*#197328640#
[1] UMTS
[1] DEBUG SCREEN
[8] PHONE CONTROL
[6] NETWORK LOCK
[3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
Wait 30 seconds then press Menu and back
[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
Wait 60 seconds then reboot
Sadly no matter what I do that last menu option simply does not exist on my phone.
This fails on Android 4.1.2 which was on my phone when I started so I recently got a stock 4.1.1 ROM which the tutorials said was necessary. So I rooted my phone, installed ClockworkMod recovery so now when I go into recovery mode I get that CWM. I then used that to install a pre-rooted 4.1.1 build and tried to do the above SIM unlock method and it sadly it failed again in the exact same way. Option 4, NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ does not exist.
Does anyone know of anything I can do to SIM unlock my phone? Anyone know of any specific links to firmware and or OS ROM images that they know installs an OS that this works on? Are there apps one can run as root that will unlock? Remember I can't use anything that goes through Samsung because it ends up being incorrect.
Thanks for the help.
-mike
Your rom version has nothing to do with it. Your modem must be 4.1.1, but it wont work if youve ever updated to 4.3.
The code you got is not wrong. Especially if you got the same one from two sources. Its based on your imei so every decice has its own unique unlock code.
There's a thread in AT&T forums where someone posted a way to get it to work if having problems. Its at the end of an unlock thread in the General section I think. See if you can find and try that.
Hope it helps.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Your rom version has nothing to do with it. Your modem must be 4.1.1, but it wont work if youve ever updated to 4.3.
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Can anyone explain to me what the 4.3 update does that stops this unlock proceeding? Surely the update can be removed.
I need to unlock my wife's S3 and I got the unlock code from AT&T but when I try to do it, it says unsuccessful. The phone is completely stock not even rooted. Can anyone help cause AT&T is useless?
Does the imei match the imei on the phone's printed label?
Yes it does
When you insert a non-ATT sim, you get the prompt to enter the unlock code? If you do and you enter the code provided by ATT based on the phone's imei, sounds like ATT may have given you the wrong code.
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When you insert a non-ATT sim, you get the prompt to enter the unlock code? If you do and you enter the code provided by ATT based on the phone's imei, sounds like ATT may have given you the wrong code.
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Yes then it gives me and sim unlock unsuccessful. I am getting sick and tired of sitting on hold with them
I'm not sure if the s3 gives you a limited number of tries to unlock it but I would not attempt more than 2 attempts each day.
I assume you confirmed the imei # with ATT? Is it possible the phone is hard-locked to ATT? Did ATT give you any other codes such as unfreeze codes, PUKs, etc.?
i know you said stock , unrooted. dont you have to be on 4.1.1 to unlock? prob. are, just asking.
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What ROM is on your phone? If it is 4.1.1 or 4.1.2, you could try using the free unlock method.
I'm having the same problem here. Received a code from AT&T on Oct 26th and they're still trying to figure out why it doesn't work. Bought the locked phone at BestBuy and never touched it until I tried to use the code they gave me.
ninaviana said:
I'm having the same problem here. Received a code from AT&T on Oct 26th and they're still trying to figure out why it doesn't work. Bought the locked phone at BestBuy and never touched it until I tried to use the code they gave me.
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What ROM version is on your phone?
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What ROM version is on your phone?
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I have no idea what that is. The phone runs on Android 4.3 if that helps.
ninaviana said:
I have no idea what that is. The phone runs on Android 4.3 if that helps.
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If you were on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 and the code didn't work, you could revert back to stock 4.1.1 and unlock the phone for free. Since you're on 4.3, you can only unlock the phone with an unlock code. Seems strange that the unlock code doesn't work. Did you confirm you phone imei and the imei you submitted to ATT?
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If you were on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 and the code didn't work, you could revert back to stock 4.1.1 and unlock the phone for free. Since you're on 4.3, you can only unlock the phone with an unlock code. Seems strange that the unlock code doesn't work. Did you confirm you phone imei and the imei you submitted to ATT?
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Yes, I checked everything. Today I spent almost an hour on the phone with them trying to figure out the problem. They even called Samsung and they didn't know what was wrong either.
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Yes, I checked everything. Today I spent almost an hour on the phone with them trying to figure out the problem. They even called Samsung and they didn't know what was wrong either.
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Is it possible that the phone has become hard-locked to ATT due to too many unsuccessful unlocking attempts?
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Is it possible that the phone has become hard-locked to ATT due to too many unsuccessful unlocking attempts?
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I read that the phone displays a message when that happens, and none has been presented so far... It always asks me for the network unlock code.
Problem solved
To whoever is going through the same trouble. This is not the "unlock it for free" method, for you will need to insert the unlock code
For Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and Note 2. Device must be updated to the latest firmware.
Phone MUST prompt for the code. This is the "release method" on the phone(s).
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options. Click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code
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Hi All,
Please help.
Goal:
- unlock N910P for domestic US (I have MSL code from Sprint)
- do not want to root
Details:
- account and phone is paid
- Sprint gave me MSL saying it is my unlock code
- 5.1.1
- has been reset to factory and cleared cache
- I watched a few videos saying that I need to put a different carrier sim in and it will prompt for the MSL code to unlock
- I have tired 4 sim from T-Mobile and AT&T, 2 are working sim from working phone... none will prompt for code
- I tried ##3282# which get me to manual settings but I am not sure if I should mess with it
- invalid sim for T-Mobile and AT&T but works fine for Sprint
- I read that it may work with Kit Kat but I cannot downgrade without root
Thank you all in advance.
Please let us not get into the debate of carriers and GSM/CDMA. I just need help with the unlock portion. Thank you again. :highfive:
SA1GON said:
Hi All,
Please help.
Goal:
- unlock N910P for domestic US (I have MSL code from Sprint)
- do not want to root
Details:
- account and phone is paid
- Sprint gave me MSL saying it is my unlock code
- 5.1.1
- has been reset to factory and cleared cache
- I watched a few videos saying that I need to put a different carrier sim in and it will prompt for the MSL code to unlock
- I have tired 4 sim from T-Mobile and AT&T, 2 are working sim from working phone... none will prompt for code
- I tried ##3282# which get me to manual settings but I am not sure if I should mess with it
- invalid sim for T-Mobile and AT&T but works fine for Sprint
- I read that it may work with Kit Kat but I cannot downgrade without root
Thank you all in advance.
Please let us not get into the debate of carriers and GSM/CDMA. I just need help with the unlock portion. Thank you again. :highfive:
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You couldnt downgrade to kitkat even if you were rooted. Youre on a locked bootloader.
yup, I concluded that after a few hours of testing... tried several rev of Odin3 and several OEM ROM... all fail to auth... was hoping as last option that root will work but didn't plan for that route...
Are there any options to get the prompt for domestic SIM/carrier unlock? Whether auto or manually?
The only paid unlock service I see for N910P that guarantee it is on eBay... are those trustworthy?
SA1GON said:
yup, I concluded that after a few hours of testing... tried several rev of Odin3 and several OEM ROM... all fail to auth... was hoping as last option that root will work but didn't plan for that route...
Are there any options to get the prompt for domestic SIM/carrier unlock? Whether auto or manually?
The only paid unlock service I see for N910P that guarantee it is on eBay... are those trustworthy?
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Why not use GalaxyTools to Sim Unlock if you have MSL?
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Why not use GalaxyTools to Sim Unlock if you have MSL?
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From my limited research, I believe it does not support 5.1.1 or requires root or both.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
SA1GON said:
From my limited research, I believe it does not support 5.1.1 or requires root or both.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Requires root.
toenail_flicker said:
Requires root.
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thank you for confirmation... I am trying to stay away from root as full tech support is more important to me at the moment.
SA1GON said:
thank you for confirmation... I am trying to stay away from root as full tech support is more important to me at the moment.
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I get that. I am, otoh, straddling that fence atm. I prefer root, but I just got the Note 4 so I spend my day cursing at the ads and playing "I wish, I wish..." Soon, very soon. :fingers-crossed:
Only way to get it running is root and GT
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Andrew K. Sterling said:
Hi there,
Try these:
Method #1 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
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I know it has been a whie since you posted this, but the first method prompted me for network unlock key but the key sprint provided me was only six digits. and they actually provided a second one after the first was unsucessful. the second had no better results. Any hints?
Andrew K. Sterling said:
Hi there,
Try these:
Method #1 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
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Is the network unlock code the same as the MSL?
SA1GON said:
yup, I concluded that after a few hours of testing... tried several rev of Odin3 and several OEM ROM... all fail to auth... was hoping as last option that root will work but didn't plan for that route...
Are there any options to get the prompt for domestic SIM/carrier unlock? Whether auto or manually?
The only paid unlock service I see for N910P that guarantee it is on eBay... are those trustworthy?
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I'm sure there's some way to use your msl to unlock, but I don't know how.
But if you give up, I used www.idoneapps.com
I used him and worked flawless. They have good support too.
I think you need to flash pc1 firmware or below to unlock but after you unlock you can flash anything else. As long as you don't disturb your efs partition you'll be unlocked. (But this requires root)
Hope you figure it out without having to pay, but if not, they're great.
Here , this will take all your problems away ?
#7465625*638*#
Unless ... for some weird aşş reason it doesn't work with your phone ? Then just look up on Google a secret dial code to force the network unlock code input for whatever phone you have