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How to Unlock Your Samsung Galaxy S3 & Note 2 (No Rooting)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cmiEZcw1z8
T-Mobile Users might have to downgrade to unlock your device. I have listed all the phones and providers that worked. If you have a different carrier and a different model, and if it works please leave a comment on my YouTube video! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cmiEZcw1z8) Thanks.
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2 and Ruby. Free. No Rooting. No Hacking.
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
Don't pay high unlocking fee's on eBay! Say no to them with a big smile
Comfirm Works on:
Rogers Note 2
Bell Note 2
Bell Galaxy Rugby LTE
Telus Note 2
Wind Mobile Note 2 Thanks Deafmented for confirming this
Mobilicity Note 2 Thanks liveevil for confirming this
Wind Mobile S3
Mobilicity S3 YMMV
Bell S3
Koodo S3
Telus S3
Rogers S3
(http://forums.redflagdeals.com/free...2-all-gsm-carriers-galaxy-rugby-bell-1266487/)

Doesn't work on the 4.1.1 update.

Doesn't work for tmobile on 4.1.1
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Downgraded and it went great, thanks.

fix-this! said:
Downgraded and it went great, thanks.
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Great to Hear.

fix-this! said:
Doesn't work on the 4.1.1 update.
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It should work with 4.1.1.

DaveenJay said:
It should work with 4.1.1.
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On the previous update and radios is does, not on the latest 4.1.1.
Also is this process reversible?

Found this on previous thread.
Worked on 4.1.1 perfectly. Tested with AT&T Mini SIM, was able to make phone calls and send texts.
Edit
Baseband T889UVALK8
ROM: Tweaked 1.4

Meanee said:
Found this on previous thread.
Worked on 4.1.1 perfectly. Tested with AT&T Mini SIM, was able to make phone calls and send texts.
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Baseband T889UVALK8
ROM: Tweaked 1.4
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Works as long as
1) your on a touchwiz ROM
2) your baseband is before ALL4 (for tmobile)
And you are correct there are about 5 threads in this section, and probably the same number in each other note 2 forum.
Really with people would search before posting.
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Worked awesome for me on T-Mobile! Thank you!
SGH-T889
ver 4.1.2
T889UVALJ1
Jedi X11
Tested with telcel (MEX) SIM

rmsmerd said:
Doesn't work for tmobile on 4.1.1
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It does work. Must be on stock 4.1.1 and baseband version UVALJ1

what is the difference between unlocking this way and unlocking by getting the pin through tmobile?
which method is better?

bones718 said:
what is the difference between unlocking this way and unlocking by getting the pin through tmobile?
which method is better?
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no wait time?

fix-this! said:
no wait time?
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so basically this method is a backdoor. is anything in the software affected by using this backdoor over the pin? does using the pin the "same exact" end product to the backdoor method? that's all i want to know

bones718 said:
so basically this method is a backdoor. is anything in the software affected by using this backdoor over the pin? does using the pin the "same exact" end product to the backdoor method? that's all i want to know
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im not sure but i do not think this affects the software what so ever. this method has been used by alot of people with no ill effects on the device. this just circumvents waiting for tmobile to release the code.

can i root this device?

fabrizio92 said:
can i root this device?
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No! Impossible! No way in [email protected]!
Are you for real?
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premiatul said:
No! Impossible! No way in [email protected]!
Are you for real?
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Lol...be nice to the noobs.

Anyone try to put a AT&T sim in the tmobile phone? Just curious if it works?

fix-this! said:
Anyone try to put a AT&T sim in the tmobile phone? Just curious if it works?
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Yes, it does work with AT&T and any other Sim cards. It is completely unlock
just like using the code from T-mo.
However, you HAVE to be on UVALK8 or lower for this method to work.
It will NOT work with LL4, as they patch the "hole".
This method is some months old and from time to time somebody resurface it, but that is not bad as people tend to forget.
Here is the original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
Or here for T-mo:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015121&highlight=unlock

[Q] Note 2 Big Issue - PLEASE HELP!!!

Sorry I m a Beginner in the android world, so i will do my best to explain my issue
Please help me all help needed
1) I bought a Galaxy Note 2 from a person - he said that Note 2 was BLOCKED by T-mobile - I verified with T-mobile and the IMEI is indeed theirs and it is BLOCKED - so we know this is a REAL phone, NOT a clone
2) when I bought it he said that the phone was unlocked and is being used on AT&T - I verified and saw that he was using on AT&T network before he Reset everything and gave to me.
3) i went home and put in my AT&T sim and the screen read "Sim Network Unlock Pin" with Unlock and Dismiss button below. I thought this was the sim lock, so i removed the sim lock, but it still show that on the start screen - so here I thought that the Phone Might have been Un-Unlocked due to Reset.
4) I went ahead and follow the direction on how to unlock S3/Note 2 from XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982), - btw i did this Successfully on 2 S3 before. Here is another problem: Under Lock Network screen (option 6) I cannot see option 4: [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ (Does not exist) - So I have no way of unlocking it since this option is not available.
5) I thought that he did somekind of custom rom, but no - i checked and the Binary counter is 0 - phone status is Normal.
Please help me.
All I want is to use ATT now.
Please help me I will stay all Night till this is solved.
Thanks all in advance.
BTW attached is my About screen in case anyone have question.
*** second issue that we will talk later is - i have another note 2 bought directly from t-mobile with 4.1.2 - this one does not have [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ . either. - how weird.
I check at the store and their note 2 4.1.2 HAS that option. !!! - we shall talk about this issue at another time

Can anyone please help me

I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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You_got_owned123 said:
I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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No, i dont think they share blacklist. When i bought the phone it clearly showed att and use normally, then i took his sim out and reset the phone and brought it home. Test with T-mobile sim right away (i have both tmobile and ATT) - t-mobile say SEARCHING.... it is block so could not find any net work, but when i pop in at&T it said "Sim unlock pin"
Also the reason y i know t-mobile and att don't share the same black list is because i used a blocked s3 on att before

Oh, learned something new today!
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You_got_owned123 said:
I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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Oh, learned something new today!
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hi,
i did some research and i think T-mobile and AT&T will potentially share the blacklist - but don't know it worked on my s3 before.
I just came up with an IDEA and would like to hear from Pros see if it will work.
What is if Install Samsung ROM - but the international version (usually my t-mobile i would download tar.md5 from t-mobile, same for att). What would happen to my phone if i download and install International rom - would it make my note 2 INTERNATIONAL - that mean it is NOT lock to any carrier?

andrey84 said:
hi,
i did some research and i think T-mobile and AT&T will potentially share the blacklist - but don't know it worked on my s3 before.
I just came up with an IDEA and would like to hear from Pros see if it will work.
What is if Install Samsung ROM - but the international version (usually my t-mobile i would download tar.md5 from t-mobile, same for att). What would happen to my phone if i download and install International rom - would it make my note 2 INTERNATIONAL - that mean it is NOT lock to any carrier?
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Not going to help.
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I'm not sure how the store model had this option because it shouldn't. Anyways, use Odin to restore an older firmware then follow the unlock process and you'll be good.
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kintwofan said:
I'm not sure how the store model had this option because it shouldn't. Anyways, use Odin to restore an older firmware then follow the unlock process and you'll be good.
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^this. Should be on any 4.1.1 then you'll have the [4] option

You have to downgrade to the lj1 modem I think. Whatever was before ll4 then unlock then reflash mb4 modem
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Stay clear from blacklisted phones. Solves this issue
I hope that blacklisted s3 was not the phone someone stole from me.. I would never buy a Black listed phone. I do know all of them are not blacklisted because reported stolen. But if you take the ability to sell them People will STOP STEALING THEM..
Just as a quick note. In The future it might be best to not Buy blacklisted or bad imei Phones.. Some are from contracts not fulfilled .. Questionable as to rather a carrier should be able to black list or not..
But equally number of them are STOLEN. What if it were your phone.
I so was not going to write this post . But it It really much different then software piracy or buying Stolen goods...
Just my opinion.. Ohh and yes i think the carriers are evil in near every way.
Good Luck and hope you get it fixed but only if it was not a Stolen phone. if it were . Well my above comment will tell you my thoughts.

Is there a way for you to talk to that person and ask him where he got the phone from? i hope this gets resolved ASAP

Hello all
Thanks for helping.
Indeed i have downgraded to 4.1.1 and now have 4 option and was able to unlock it for AT&T
However, i have a silly question that i hope to find a RIGHT answer.
I know that we can do Custom Rom for note 2 - however, I was wondering if we can install ATT OEM Rom to T-mobile note2, or T-mobile OEM Rom to AT&T note 2?
DOnt know if i made it clear enough.
Please help.
Thanks

Will tmobile rom sim unlock att phone

I have an att galaxy s3 with hyper drive rom. I'm wanna know if I chose the tmobile rom version will it work on tmobile service. Need a answer ASAP thx in advance
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Kjmann81 said:
I have an att galaxy s3 with hyper drive rom. I'm wanna know if I chose the tmobile rom version will it work on tmobile service. Need a answer ASAP thx in advance
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If you just choose the ROM no it will not unlock the phone. You can however unlock the phone using some service codes; try searching the forums. As for the roms, you can use a ATT Rom with T-Mobile service. You won't have LTE service but the most you will get is 4G which is close enough to LTE.

Well do you or anyone else know how to sim unlock a galaxy s3. I tried doing to *#197328640# but I don't have NW lock nv data intilliz
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Review the instuctions. Only certain ROM / Modem combos produce the responses you need. Be careful. The commands on that menu are powerful. Done properly, it is quick & easy.

[Q] I just bought a N7100 however..

I just bought a N7100 however it seems to be network locked.
I could not find any unlocker who would provide network unlock code for Puerto Rico - Claro branded Samsung Note 2 N7100.
My only other option is to unlock it by code however I do not know which ROM/Kernel/modem combo would allow me to use the code
*#197328640#
The one that comes with the phone is Claro stock 4.3. I rooted it and flashed several stock 4.1.2 but the option "[6] Network Lock" and " [3] Perso SHA 256 " are not availble to change.
Can anyone tell me which ROM/kernel/modem would allow me to remove the network lock? Thanks in advance.

Take a look here, is for note 3, communicate with the developer maybe is possible to try at note 2 also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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If you can find a stock 4.1.1 Rom anywhere this will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Free UNLOCK N7105
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vagsvag said:
Take a look here, is for note 3, communicate with the developer maybe is possible to try at note 2 also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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thanks for the useful app but it didnt work for me.
sawdoctor said:
If you can find a stock 4.1.1 Rom anywhere this will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Free UNLOCK N7105
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Thanks for your tip.
I tried flashing stock 4.1.1 France release but option under network lock is not present. I am gonna try other 4.1.1.
Do you happen to know specific 4.1.1 stock for n7100 that this method would work?
I still need unlocking solution and any suggestions are welcome.
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What is happening with this company all time problem faulty emmc chips, knox, region lock, I can't understand them.
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vagsvag said:
What is happening with this company all time problem faulty emmc chips, knox, region lock, I can't understand them.
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I might as well switch to an iphone if this tends to recur, samsung' stupidity is infinite. HTC is horrible as well.

sharpeyedman said:
thanks for the useful app but it didnt work for me.
Thanks for your tip.
I tried flashing stock 4.1.1 France release but option under network lock is not present. I am gonna try other 4.1.1.
Do you happen to know specific 4.1.1 stock for n7100 that this method would work?
I still need unlocking solution and any suggestions are welcome.
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It has to be 4.1.1 not 4.1.2, there aren't many 4.1.1 stock roms anywhere so make sure it is 4.1.1 not 4.1.2
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Yea I ve tried two 4.1.1s but no go. I am still searching for a way to unlock this.
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None of the 4.1.1 stock would give me network unlock prompt via the hiden menu.
It was also difficult finding unlocking via imei because the imei unlock coxe database was off of latin america despite the fact that Puerto Rico belong to USA.
I just found a Canadian unlocker who used USB method. He unlocked my n7100 in 30 minutes through remote access. Cost was 20 US dollars. It has been working great so far.
I thought I was gonna be stuck with a unlockable phone thats as good as a dead brick. Anyhow Thanks for your help guys.
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sharpeyedman said:
None of the 4.1.1 stock would give me network unlock prompt via the hiden menu.
It was also difficult finding unlocking via imei because the imei unlock coxe database was off of latin america despite the fact that Puerto Rico belong to USA.
I just found a Canadian unlocker who used USB method. He unlocked my n7100 in 30 minutes through remote access. Cost was 20 US dollars. It has been working great so far.
I thought I was gonna be stuck with a unlockable phone thats as good as a dead brick. Anyhow Thanks for your help guys.
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Hello can you share the name of the service on a PM I also have a GT-N7100 from Claro Puerto Rico. My contract ended I requested an unlock code but they do not provide it

juanberios said:
Hello can you share the name of the service on a PM I also have a GT-N7100 from Claro Puerto Rico. My contract ended I requested an unlock code but they do not provide it
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I used ebay. It has worked great though.
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[Q]T-Mobile phone on other carriers..

Howdy,
Quick question... on using the T-Mobile phone on other carriers. I researched around and it "appears" that the phones are all the same internally.. I believe this phone will work on ATT without issue, how about Verizon? Just use a applicable kernel, and modem??
The reason I ask is that my work has offered to cover cell phone but they only have Verizon and ATT
Any reason to pick one over the other?? I was thinking Verizon has they have better coverage where I need it but any other concerns?
Alternately I could just get a s5 I guess... any issues with the s5 and rooting/customizing besides the Knox thing?
thanks in advance!

I would go with tmobile just unlock your tmobile device.
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xda23 said:
I would go with tmobile just unlock your tmobile device.
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Opps!!! I meant go with att.
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davebegue said:
My m919 works perfectly on At&t. The older boot loader (MDL) is the one I have. Not sure of the newer ones can still be switched. I always thought Verizon's radios and freqs were not compatible.
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I might lean toward ATT... but my understanding is that all the s4 phones have the same hardware, the modem software determines what "bands" they use...
I see on the Verizon forums a few users have used their Verizon phone on Tmob.. so I would think the reverse would hold true...
ill research more (and maybe get some more feedback)..... don't have to decide today
I have the old baseband (no knox).

I think you can only use tmobile phones with other gsm carriers as long as its unlocked. I'm not to sure about gsm and CDMA. They are way to different.
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