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[Q] SIM Unkocked after update? - Please answer :)

Hi everybody! My Note II is coming for me tomorrow, from England to Brazil, it is sim-unlocked.
But I have a (maybe a noob) doubt about updates - Via Kies or ODIN:
I am sure that the Big Baby Note II will receive the update to enable multi-windows coming directly from BTU - As the firmware I suppose will be BTU Unbranded.
But, after the update, it will still be sim-unlocked? And if it locks again, there's an safe method to sim-unlock again? Hypothetical speaking, if it locks again.
I never had an imported device, and here in Brazil all devices comes unlocked from factory - It's a Law.
Someone could, please, answer my doubts, or even indicate some safe method to unlock it - Hope I will not need this - Just in case, and as I didn't found any thread here talking about this subject.
Thanks!

If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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Thanks mate. I'm very anxious to get my device tomorrow.
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AjunNg said:
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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Thanks mate. I'm very anxious to get my device tomorrow.
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AjunNg said:
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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are you happy with N7100?
before I had an Xperia x1 and loved the ability to use differents ROM's and, now I have an Iphone 4, but wishing to try the N7100 because of my bad eyes...
aslo, are you going to use another microcard?
thanks

Not sure I understand completely. But as my phone is SIM free, I have the liberty to use any SIM card.
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[q] unlocking galaxy note ii

Hey guys, i've been offered a Galaxy Note II for just 450 USD ( 25,000 INR or 345 EUROS). And the reason it is selling for this cheap is because its locked to Sprint Operator,and apparently the owner is a 'Total NOOB' , and doesn't know what to do with it since we are both here in Africa (Ghana). What i wanna ask is that, is there a SURE way to get this bad boy running unlocked without too much hassle? So i can just snap it up! Its still very new and in its box. Thanks for your replies... :laugh:

It's cdma, not gsm. No good for Africa friend.
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jamesd86 said:
It's cdma, not gsm. No good for Africa friend.
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Hmmnnn.. Explain.

There's nothing to explain. You can't use a sim card
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kirilorius said:
There's nothing to explain. You can't use a sim card
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Oh! No wonder now! Hehe! I feel like a noob! :crying:
I understand bro! Thanks! 2 thanks from me to you and james on both your posts.

Is there an app or an easy way to unlock the GSM version guys??

mark.m.moran said:
Is there an app or an easy way to unlock the GSM version guys??
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I unlocked mine for $25 by using unlock.canadagsm.ca They got back to me in about 2 hours with the unlock code.
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Do you think unlocking the note 2 will allow it to work in Brazil?
I`m in Victoria BC and I want to buy a galaxy note 2. I only found locked phones to sell... They are selling in Brazil the N7100, maybe if I buy it here and unlock it will work in Brazil, what you guys think about it?

Root your phone ) i did it like this when i ordered a G1 (htc dream) back in the days and couldnt use it here in belgium.. rooted the phone and it worked out
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AS YOU CAN SEE IN MY SIGNATURE, bought an S3 instead. International version, factory unlocked, BRAND NEW. Broke seal myself.

[Q] Note GT-7100T root access?

Hi guys
Ive had me Note 2 for over a week and have being trying to resist rooting it, but am slowly giving in to my urges:fingers-crossed:
My model is the 7100T and theres not much info out there about this model. The only difference is the frequency i think for telecom New Zealand.
Do you think i would be safe to root with a 7100 method?
Any help appreciated
thanks

Pretty sure, but not certain, you'll be ok with Chainfire's Exynos abuse method. Definitely no guarantees so good if you can find others who've used it first.
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Yea thats what I reckon. Im just to scared to try it
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You should be alright unless specifically stated in the threads. I would say go for it should be fine using standard methods as previously stated
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Its always so scary when you get a brand new frigen expensive phone. It shouldnt stuff with my radios a....?
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Don't be scurd!
firstin said:
Its always so scary when you get a brand new frigen expensive phone. It shouldnt stuff with my radios a....?
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I also have the 7100t. I rooted with Exynos Method and it worked fine. Even did the multi window and that worked too. Hope this helps :silly:

Well i dont see a problem doing this. tho i would be carefull about what firmware i trow on. but you can always flash it back. if you took a Nandroid backup...
About the radio. you can flash what ever radio you want. they shuld all work just that some works better in your aera then others you kinda have to test them one by one for your self.

I say with note 2 all you need is rooted stock.

Sim unlocking..

Hey guys sorry for little off topic but I have an xperia zl with bell I'd like to sim unlock and never had to do so before online..
Any good fast cheap and reliable sites to do so?? Im looking to unlock my device by tomorrow if possible thanks.
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shahkam said:
Hey guys sorry for little off topic but I have an xperia zl with bell I'd like to sim unlock and never had to do so before online..
Any good fast cheap and reliable sites to do so?? Im looking to unlock my device by tomorrow if possible thanks.
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Check the last few pages of the unlock thread in general section. Couple of people mentioned a cheap place that unlocked their T999L.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Check the last few pages of the unlock thread in general section. Couple of people mentioned a cheap place that unlocked their T999L.
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Couldn't find it am I missing something? If you could kindly direct me to that thread would be appreciated
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Should be in one of the last couple pages.
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DocHoliday77 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Should be in one of the last couple pages.
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Thanks alot saw an ebay link and it was only for Samsung but now I know such services exist through ebay ill probably go that route
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Good luck with it. Alternatively, if you're taking a trip out of the country, T-Mobile may give you the unlock code. They're not always quick about it though.
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Try this tutorial but you may have to change your ROM. Let me know how it goes. If it works up my thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsL7Wqpqzy8

The op is trying to unlock a different device. And I have to be honest, the free unlock we have is much easier to do. Plus its free!
This could help those with the T999L/T999N, but you left out very important information. Such as the website you have to go to, how much does it cost, who does it?
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I get what your saying but I was trying to help as best as I could. I just went to google and used the I am feeling lucky button and that is what popped up.
I don't even know how to unlock phone's myself.

Yeah my s3 was unlocked using that method but the xperia zl is a pain in the @$$ but thanks again guys
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ssingh0247 said:
I get what your saying but I was trying to help as best as I could. I just went to google and used the I am feeling lucky button and that is what popped up.
I don't even know how to unlock phone's myself.
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Just a quick piece of advice....when doing anything to these type devices, never use that feeling lucky junk from Google. If you're really lucky you won't add yourself to long list of bricks that were caused by doing this.
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LS980 4.4 update thread ZVC is here

Figured i would start this thread seeing as the Verizon has its own now. This way all of the sprint rumors, speculation and or whatever involving the 4.4 update can be put here. This way we are not digging through so many pages to find a few that relate to the sprint variant.

It's weird, Sprint is usually super quick at updates, if not first. Oh well, I think it will be soon, I can feel it.
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First of all thanks for starting this second if any one intetested i read an article on Tuesday see link http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/04/lg-g2-android-4-4-update-expect/ the writer forgot to mention sprint and got so flamed he had to edit it and add us in read artical then see the comments at end
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From the same site. I saw this also reported on a couple other sites too but don't have the links. I'm betting Sprint is going to hold it but have no clue why. Maybe to push GS5 sales, but I have no clue why someone would want that phone.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/02/21/lg-g2-android-4-4-kitkat-update-u-s/
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I'd say until Flex has 4.4 on Sprint you can forget about it.
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Theres no difference. Other than display
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If I have root and have uninstalled a few system apps, can I take the OTA when it comes out?

Dont think so heard there were major differences
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wcr84 said:
I'd say until Flex has 4.4 on Sprint you can forget about it.
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What's this opinion based on?
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Katt50 said:
From the same site. I saw this also reported on a couple other sites too but don't have the links. I'm betting Sprint is going to hold it but have no clue why. Maybe to push GS5 sales, but I have no clue why someone would want that phone.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/02/21/lg-g2-android-4-4-kitkat-update-u-s/
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They better not. If they hold the update until May I'll pay the ETF and leave them on the spot.

gonk24 said:
What's this opinion based on?
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Considering they are just now rolling in. My buddy bought one this week and the sales guys was pressing him and another guy hard to buy that phone. The whole idea around note competition to. I'm just saying if I was head of LG I'd put 4.4 on my newest model first only because your newest version is sadly running 4.2.2
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wcr84 said:
Considering they are just now rolling in. My buddy bought one this week and the sales guys was pressing him and another guy hard to buy that phone. The whole idea around note competition to. I'm just saying if I was head of LG I'd put 4.4 on my newest model first only because your newest version is sadly running 4.2.2
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LG has already given KK to Sprint. They've been testing it for a while now. It's up to them to finalize and Ok it now. The Flex has been out on Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T for a month and 2 of them have updated the G2.
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I haven't even had thus phone a month and I'm not feeling keen on the update interval. 4.2 really LG?
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wcr84 said:
I haven't even had thus phone a month and I'm not feeling keen on the update interval. 4.2 really LG?
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In LG's defense, when KitKat released in November, some variant's of the m7(HTC One) were still on 4.1.2. LG would have been stupid to update 4.3, it would have been a flagrant waste of money. LG knew in August of the existence of Kitkat(because PDK, and Nexus 5), so they just focused on delivering KitKat, and skipping 4.3. Hell, the Note 10.1 is skipping 4.2 AND 4.3, and going straight to KitKat.

wcr84 said:
I haven't even had thus phone a month and I'm not feeling keen on the update interval. 4.2 really LG?
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Then you should have gotten a Nexus.
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Also wasn't sprint the last carrier to get the LG G2? so maybe that's why we are last this time just saying o.o

My gf has S4 and got KK last night. So may be we are next.

gonk24 said:
Then you should have gotten a Nexus.
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I would have but at the time couldnt shell out the cash for the 32gb. 16 just isnt enough for me and honestly 32 sometimes becomes pretty close to cutting it.
tvsamson said:
If I have root and have uninstalled a few system apps, can I take the OTA when it comes out?
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from what i am seeing and hearing, No. you will have to .tot back to stock in order to take ota. or if those apps were backed up in titanium you may be able to restore them and take ota. Not sure on the last one though.

I suspect part of wait for 4.4 is that Sprint put a lot of resources into the 4.2 Spark Update when they would have been otherwise testing KK, other carriers were able to get more QA time on the new release and Sprint is playing catchup. (Personally, I wish they'd waited for KK to do Spark)

Koopa777 said:
They better not. If they hold the update until May I'll pay the ETF and leave them on the spot.
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Really, you cannot wait two months for the update. I'll be upset if everyone else has it before us, went through that with the EVO 3D ICS update.
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