Hi I just bought an S3 from someone. However the android version is 4.1.9... I dont think its rooted either. Is it a fake? I hope not... Or is there any other way to tell?
Sounds like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250000
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Domoo said:
Sounds like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250000
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Damn Got scammed. Is there a way to root this and unlock it, like this version? If so, can you link me?
How do I unlock it
forget unlocking. i'd be contacting the seller...
Its a fake phone man , contact the seller and demand a refund. Unlocking it and stuff is impossible as these Chinese phones have no development at all , try finding a phone with similar hardware z maybe that will help. .
ah right, I have seen methods to unlock these phones though. I have a giffgaff (O2) sim and it doesnt pick up any bars, I tried my EE sim and it picked it up. I dont think my phone is unlocked, is there a way to unlock it. Iv heard of SRSRoot is that the correct method?
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ah right, I have seen methods to unlock these phones though. I have a giffgaff (O2) sim and it doesnt pick up any bars, I tried my EE sim and it picked it up. I dont think my phone is unlocked, is there a way to unlock it. Iv heard of SRSRoot is that the correct method?
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Rooting and unlocking are two different things SRSRoot will probably root it but it won't unlock it.
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Get your money back, if you paid with paypal contact the seller first and if he refuses do a charge back. Knock off phone's hardware is almost always terrible, which is why the price is so low. Even if you manage to root and install a custom ROM it will never be the same experience as having the actual S3 :\. Sorry to hear all this man.
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Rooting and unlocking are two different things SRSRoot will probably root it but it won't unlock it.
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Okay I tried SRSRoot but it didn't work
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Hi,
Is it possible to unlock these phones so they're open to all network operators?
Thanks
Anyone?
The phone only came out in most places today friend. Give it a couple of days to see what the devs cook up
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The phone only came out in most places today friend. Give it a couple of days to see what the devs cook up
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Ok thanks.
So websites like this are more than likely fake? http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2012/04/how-to-unlock-htc-one-x-by-unlock-code/
unlocking it for what? it comes unlocked. you might want the XL forum.
brent8577 said:
unlocking it for what? it comes unlocked. you might want the XL forum.
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Well my Mrs is getting her upgrade tomorrow (HTC One X), but I'm guessing its going to come locked to ORANGE UK network.. I'm in THREE UK network.. So my Sim card wont work in it... right?
I need to try & get it unlocked to all networks... or I'll just have to sell it.
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unlocking it for what? it comes unlocked. you might want the XL forum.
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What do you mean it comes unlocked? Are you talking S-OFF?
Cause I talking about Carrier Lock/Network Lock...
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What do you mean it comes unlocked? Are you talking S-OFF?
Cause I talking about Carrier Lock/Network Lock...
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it comes unlocked, this mean it will work with any carriers/company..
cheers
They don't always come unlocked in the UK most carriers sim block it to their networks. Some don't some do.
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Ok thanks.
So websites like this are more than likely fake? http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2012/04/how-to-unlock-htc-one-x-by-unlock-code/
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That website is absolutely legit and I highly recommend them. I had two Note codes within an hour.
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Thanks for your replies.
bump! Im wondering the same, have a diffrent simcard aswell, Any ideas?
With a little patience, perhaps some clever people out there may come up with methods like they did for the desire and the sensation.
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bump! Im wondering the same, have a diffrent simcard aswell, Any ideas?
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What network is your phone locked too and who do you want to use?
My HTC ONE X is locked to Orange UK. I want too open it up so I can use it on THREE.
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Hello,
Sorry for my bad english in advance.
I only find a how to do it in french. I didn't try it so i don't know if it works.
The method seems to be the same as for the sensation.
Someone have already test it and can confirm it is ok ?
(i can't post the link, not enough messages posted)
mackubex said:
Hello,
Sorry for my bad english in advance.
I only find a how to do it in french. I didn't try it so i don't know if it works.
The method seems to be the same as for the sensation.
Someone have already test it and can confirm it is ok ?
(i can't post the link, not enough messages posted)
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A friend tested and it didn't worked...
I 2nd that I was locked to o2 and needed unlocking it took a day to get a code for my one x o2 said they would be 7 days cellunlocker really good
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guys?
Hi guys,
i just bought a Rogers Note 2 from a local store in Toronto. The store unlocked it for me and its working on my Telus sim. However, They did not use the code method that i am familiar with.
The guy said that they unlock it by flashing it.
So what method is this? Should i be concerned? The note 2 does seem to be working fine.
They used this method which a fellow xda member figured out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
No flashing required either.
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sonny21 said:
They used this method which a fellow xda member figured out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
No flashing required either.
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Thanks! I wonder why they said they unlocked it by flashing the device? :S
I guess they didnt want to share the unlock method since its so easy. but still weird though.
intolaomair said:
Thanks! I wonder why they said they unlocked it by flashing the device? :S
I guess they didnt want to share the unlock method since its so easy. but still weird though.
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No problem. Yeah I think that was the case. Since this method was posted, I've seen mainstream online sites post the method and make reference to it.
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http://freemyblackberry.com/other-phone-brands.php
People have gotten their codes, but dunno if it works or not yet. I just submitted my IMEI. Let's hope it works!
They are legit. I got a free unlock code from them during a similar promotion a few years back.
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Anyway received the code and successfully unlocked my E971.
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Does anybody know if unlocking the phone would somehow interfere with the root/bootloader unlock methods that are found here? I haven't done that yet, but plan to in the near future.
Thanks.
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Does anybody know if unlocking the phone would somehow interfere with the root/bootloader unlock methods that are found here? I haven't done that yet, but plan to in the near future.
Thanks.
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Sim unlock does not interfere with anything and does not void waranty.
noxlord said:
Sim unlock does not interfere with anything and does not void waranty.
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Thanks.
Second question; are there any benefits for me to do this on a Sprint phone?
my.ads0 said:
Thanks.
Second question; are there any benefits for me to do this on a Sprint phone?
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You can use the phone on another carrier that uses the same bands as Sprint. Although I am not going to change carriers, I did it anyways since it might come in handy due to some unforeseeable event
mine has been locked
They never emailed me a code. -1
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boakun said:
They never emailed me a code. -1
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I got mine. Gmail put it in spam though.
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Just received the free unlock code foot my new OG. Took about three days this time.
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I got my code after 3 days and it went into spam so I never found it until today. Unlocked using method 2 so I'm not sure if it worked or not as I don't have another sim to try Lol.
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mine was in spam too. weird
Got mine... It was also filtered as spam by Gmail...
Got mine. After I entered it, it said network unlocked, reboot, and now I have got the LG security error. I just spent two weeks customising to my liking Oh well, since I started messing with my Galaxy S, I have gotten used to redoing things. Only problem is that I dont seem to have my Titanium backups on my PC anymore, must have moved instead of copied. That is the real suck. I didnt think this could happen from an unlock code, so I wasnt prepared when I entered it at work.
Sim unlocked my LG Optimus G! Lol procrastination but whatever!
I can't seem to find a cheap unlock code. Any suggestions?
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If rooted use chain fire's region away app
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I'd prefer to not root and just do a straight unlock.
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kevroc said:
I'd prefer to not root and just do a straight unlock.
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Use cellunlocker like most of us on here have. They can be trusted.
I was going to but they are expensive, like 40
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kevroc said:
I was going to but they are expensive, like 40
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If you don't want to pay 40 then rooting is your only way. Also rooting is EASY.. takes 5 mins and then just install the region lock away app from playstore (costs 4 bucks ithink) or you can download that app from xda for free. Then simply UNROOT your phone and you're good to go.
kevroc said:
I was going to but they are expensive, like 40
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Well pick your weapon. Or wait until your 40th day with T Mobile and get it for free.
Limeybastard said:
Well pick your weapon. Or wait until your 40th day with T Mobile and get it for free.
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lol, funny chit right there :cyclops:
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lol, funny chit right there :cyclops:
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As I'm on att I couldn't wait thus I paid Cellunlocker for this service. Plus being 40 days with t mobile would have made me pay for another month of service which I didn't want to do.
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JoJo2211 said:
If you don't want to pay 40 then rooting is your only way. Also rooting is EASY.. takes 5 mins and then just install the region lock away app from playstore (costs 4 bucks ithink) or you can download that app from xda for free. Then simply UNROOT your phone and you're good to go.
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I did not know I could uproot after unlock. I may do that.
I only paid $25 from cell unlocker. Unless the price had gone up..
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COfatboy said:
I only paid $25 from cell unlocker. Unless the price had gone up..
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It's still 25$ and is totally worth it.
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Rooting is free instead of spending money lol just saying.
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IF I want to root it to unlock the SIM...can I still get OTA updates? I don't care to keep it rooted...will it revert back to unroot?
Cuz,
You can root, poot, or toot that won't remove the sim unlock!
I have heard the Chain fire will sim unlock but it did not do my tmobile.
I had to pay for a Sim unlock code... I used FastGSM it worked 1st try.
Anyway... Good Luck wid dat..
1st up is... sim unlock & rooting is two different processes.
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IF I want to root it to unlock the SIM...can I still get OTA updates? I don't care to keep it rooted...will it revert back to unroot?
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sloanster said:
Cuz,
You can root, poot, or toot that won't remove the sim unlock!
I have heard the Chain fire will sim unlock but it did not do my tmobile.
I had to pay for a Sim unlock code... I used FastGSM it worked 1st try.
Anyway... Good Luck wid dat..
1st up is... sim unlock & rooting is two different processes.
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Really? IT didn't unlock the t-mobile? That's strange..I wonder why some say it did and other don't? So if I root it, does it still do OTA update if I don't install anything else? And does it get unrooted after update? How about unrooting? Does unrooting avoid them know it was ever rooted if I ever need to send for warranty?
Thanks
Most of the time unless you have really borked up things...rooting does not cause phones to go bad, although they may contribute...
Rooting.. Usually stops OTA updates...
Usually once you Unroot the phone can be put back into its original state..
Theres many kinds of unlock... Im no expert, but sim unlock is a lock from the carrier to disallow other sims... that's different from using in other areas that would be region lock..
Not to say it did not happened it makes adjustments to the modem and maybe the older modem or firmware could be persuaded to unlock but not the latest modem...
Hope all that makes sense!
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Really? IT didn't unlock the t-mobile? That's strange..I wonder why some say it did and other don't? So if I root it, does it still do OTA update if I don't install anything else? And does it get unrooted after update? How about unrooting? Does unrooting avoid them know it was ever rooted if I ever need to send for warranty?
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sloanster said:
Most of the time unless you have really borked up things...rooting does not cause phones to go bad, although they may contribute...
Rooting.. Usually stops OTA updates...
Usually once you Unroot the phone can be put back into its original state..
Theres many kinds of unlock... Im no expert, but sim unlock is a lock from the carrier to disallow other sims... that's different from using in other areas that would be region lock..
Not to say it did not happened it makes adjustments to the modem and maybe the older modem or firmware could be persuaded to unlock but not the latest modem...
Hope all that makes sense!
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Thanks for the explanation, but just want to clarify. If I root it, do the region unlock and it does sim unlock as well, I can unroot it...will the lock be reapply? Can I do OTA update then after unrooting, and will the unlock stay?
once it sim unlocked your good to go ... it won't lock back
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Thanks for the explanation, but just want to clarify. If I root it, do the region unlock and it does sim unlock as well, I can unroot it...will the lock be reapply? Can I do OTA update then after unrooting, and will the unlock stay?
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sloanster said:
once it sim unlocked your good to go ... it won't lock back
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Chainfires unlocked worked great here.
Hey guys,
Trying my luck here...
Bought a Samsung Note3 N900T from t-mobile... wants to use with rogers.... but i cant get it unlocked.....
Any suggestions ????
mangat2000 said:
Hey guys,
Trying my luck here...
Bought a Samsung Note3 N900T from t-mobile... wants to use with rogers.... but i cant get it unlocked.....
Any suggestions ????
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cellunlocker.net
Limeybastard said:
cellunlocker.net
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Tried many servers... All r saying Cant unlock Note3 from t-Mobile.
Dont know the reason... but thats what i';m getting from everyone.... I thought if there is any otherway to unlock... like rooting and unlocking.....
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Tried many servers... All r saying Cant unlock Note3 from t-Mobile.
Dont know the reason... but thats what i';m getting from everyone.... I thought if there is any otherway to unlock... like rooting and unlocking.....
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Not sure why they cannot unlock your N900T they did mine as well as many others on here. Of course there is way to remove service provider lock on the Note 3 via rooting. Many threads on here about it.
Are you trying to unlock without messing with warranty . Cuz if you root using kingo root you can unlock using region unlock app it's in original development forum
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Limeybastard said:
Not sure why they cannot unlock your N900T they did mine as well as many others on here. Of course there is way to remove service provider lock on the Note 3 via rooting. Many threads on here about it.
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how much cellunlocker.net charges to unlock tmobile note 3?
waichai said:
how much cellunlocker.net charges to unlock tmobile note 3?
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About 30 bucks. They are trusted on here.
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About 30 bucks. They are trusted on here.
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sorry, how long it takes for them to send u an unlock code?
waichai said:
sorry, how long it takes for them to send u an unlock code?
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You might try reading their FAQ... they have lots of answers.
http://cellunlocker.net/cellphone-unlocking-faqs.php
Regionlock away from app store unlocked my phone, though author does not claim that to be an intended function of the app, nor does he guarantee that it'll work for each and every phone. In any case it's 2.79 on the play store - doesn't hurt to try.
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Regionlock away from app store unlocked my phone, though author does not claim that to be an intended function of the app, nor does he guarantee that it'll work for each and every phone. In any case it's 2.79 on the play store - doesn't hurt to try.
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Yeah. But you need to be rooted.
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I unlocked that way as well.
XBOHDPuKC said:
Regionlock away from app store unlocked my phone, though author does not claim that to be an intended function of the app, nor does he guarantee that it'll work for each and every phone. In any case it's 2.79 on the play store - doesn't hurt to try.
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Region Lock Away unlocked my phone. Worked good. I paid for an unlock, and they came back to me with an email notifying me that they could not generate a code and would refund my money.
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Region Lock Away unlocked my phone. Worked good. I paid for an unlock, and they came back to me with an email notifying me that they could not generate a code and would refund my money.
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Did you root the phone before unlocking it ???
If rooted than can u send me if you have the link for detailed steps to root ???
diamantericos said:
Are you trying to unlock without messing with warranty . Cuz if you root using kingo root you can unlock using region unlock app it's in original development forum
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i Dont care about warranty... can you send me the link to root....
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Region Lock Away unlocked my phone. Worked good. I paid for an unlock, and they came back to me with an email notifying me that they could not generate a code and would refund my money.
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I just tried to buy the app, its not going through.... when did you buy yours ???
Chainfire posted his app on the xda forums. Search for it here. It's free but he has it up on playstore to be able to accept donations.
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It Worked... Great... Phone is Unlocked .....:good: