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Hey guys,
So I got the SGH-I747M from Bell Canada today, its supposed to be the exact same asthe AT&T one hardware wise but some slight software difference I guess.
Anyways, when I try to use *#7465625# to check my network lock status the code doesn't even work to view the Personalization Status, I remember reading on the international forum section a few people had this as well and someone else posted a different code that does the same thing, but I can't seem to find it anywhere when trying to search, does anyone know what the alternate code is to check? or if perhaps the fact that the first code doesn't work means the phone wasn't locked to begin with at all?
Thanks.
Your phone is locked ..... I have unlocked already my t-mobile s3 t999 with z3x
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-galaxy-siii-tmobile-t999-unlock-done-1495256/
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JUSMEJOSE said:
Your phone is locked ..... I have unlocked already my t-mobile s3 t999 with z3x
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-galaxy-siii-tmobile-t999-unlock-done-1495256/
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Thanks but that doesn't answer my main question of why the code doesnt work to display the status. anyone else know why or an alternate code?
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Anyone have any idea?
So far my best guess is that my phone wasn't locked to begin with if the code doesn't work, anyone else with Bell or other Telus/Rogers phones able to use the code, does it work, does it not?
Yeah, tried doing the same thing does not work comes up with "Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code"
I plan to unlock my phone via cellunlocker but I do not have a SIM card to force to the unlock network screen
T3hBraveBoss said:
Yeah, tried doing the same thing does not work comes up with "Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code"
I plan to unlock my phone via cellunlocker but I do not have a SIM card to force to the unlock network screen
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I've actually been working on getting the lock status code working on my NA variant S3, I've gotten as far as actually being able to load the lock status Page but no information on what is or isn't locked because of how our NA models are not the same as the international model in regaurds to the nv data bin files.
I haven't said anything about it until now as I didn't want to get anyone's hopes up as I don't get much time to work on this. So it could be some time before I have any good results if any. I'm still a newbie as far as being an android dev.
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dbzgod said:
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Anyone have any idea?
So far my best guess is that my phone wasn't locked to begin with if the code doesn't work, anyone else with Bell or other Telus/Rogers phones able to use the code, does it work, does it not?
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if code does not pull up page you cannot assume phone is unlocked that is poor logic. even unlocked the page should pull up, perhaps with a different code. unlocked phones in the us can still pull up that page.
I would like to know this also. I just sim unlocked mine and would like to know if it worked.And dont have another sim to try?
According cellunlocker.net, the code does not display the lock information on the NA versions of the S3. You have to use a non-"insert carrier name" sim in order to see if the phone is locked and then enter the unlock key. I got mine from cellunlocker.net; cut my used Tesco sim to a micro-sim and boom it worked.
Code doesn't work on At&ts GS3 as well. I unlocked mine yesterday after at&t gave me the unlock code...but only way to check it is by using a different sim.
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Code doesn't work on At&ts GS3 as well. I unlocked mine yesterday after at&t gave me the unlock code...but only way to check it is by using a different sim.
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att just gave you the unlock code??
actng said:
att just gave you the unlock code??
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Yeah. Ask nicely ...yes ma'am/sir blah blah....**** works.
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defnow said:
Yeah. Ask nicely ...yes ma'am/sir blah blah....**** works.
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are you on contract? or did you buy out the device?
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are you on contract? or did you buy out the device?
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I got this phone as a gift from my sister using her upgrade. Its maybe 40 something days old....(the phone) ....Ive heard if you're in good standing with At&t (ie: always paid your bill on time...pay over $100 on your monthly bill)...you're treated better maybe? Idk. I just called 611 and asked "may i please have the unlock code for my device"....I answered their security questions and made small talk.. "hows your day going"....mins later......"heres your unlock code"...
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My Experience
I used cellunlocker and got an unlock code last week and ordered a T-Mobile sim card ($0.99) which came today. After some careful cutting (I ordered a full size sim card) I inserted the T-Mobile Sim and the S3 booted to an "enter unlock code" menu. I entered it in and was able to immediately access T-Mobile.
I get the same "Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code" when I try to check but I know it works because I was on the T-Mobile network. Somehow I my text messages and call history for today only were erased so you might want to back up that data before you try it out. Pretty easy process overall.
Hello, i got my s4 from a metro pc dealer today, it's a new model SGH-M919N, is there an unlock out there? the unlock method for (SGH-M919N) does not work(*#27663368378#)?
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I just need to know if there is an unlock for the new model from Metro-pc??plz any help?
Metro PCS*
And you mean carrier unlock? You can't. Metro is a CDMA carrier. You can only unlock gsm phones like at&t and T-Mobile.
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Metro's galaxy s4 is supposed to be their first gsm phone since T-mobile took over. The phone is supposed to be just like our version. Not sure about unlocking, why would you need to anyway?
any suggestions??
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Metro's galaxy s4 is supposed to be their first gsm phone since T-mobile took over. The phone is supposed to be just like our version. Not sure about unlocking, why would you need to anyway?
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I am going to my home country next month and i need it unlocked to work?please any help or ill have to return it??
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Metro PCS*
And you mean carrier unlock? You can't. Metro is a CDMA carrier. You can only unlock gsm phones like at&t and T-Mobile.
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yeah, its carrier unlocked im looking, it's locked to Metro, any suggestions?? can u tell me if this is legit and would work?? https://www.fastgsm.com/en/samsung/m919n/unlocking
Oh yeah i forgot about that. I think that the galaxy s4 is using T-Mobile's GSM network so i think that that website is legit.
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Oh yeah i forgot about that. I think that the galaxy s4 is using T-Mobile's GSM network so i think that that website is legit.
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ok...it cost 29.99 so ill try this method before i take it to a unlock phone shop and if none of this works out, im returning it for a refund??
What are you returning for a refund? I don't think you can get a refund for the code. For the phone, why would you return it just because you can't unlock it?
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What are you returning for a refund? I don't think you can get a refund for the code. For the phone, why would you return it just because you can't unlock it?
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MetroPCS's policy is that you can unlock the phone after using it with MetroPCS for three months -- they'll actually do it for you.
However, you can unlock it before that if you find the correct instructions. And, yes, it will work with any GSM network.
My question is this: Are there any differences between the M919 and M919N that would prevent the procedure for unlocking a T-Mobile M919 from working with the M919N?
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MetroPCS's policy is that you can unlock the phone after using it with MetroPCS for three months -- they'll actually do it for you.
However, you can unlock it before that if you find the correct instructions. And, yes, it will work with any GSM network.
My question is this: Are there any differences between the M919 and M919N that would prevent the procedure for unlocking a T-Mobile M919 from working with the M919N?
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I have tried the procedures and get to persosha256 area of the debugging menu and it just brings me back to the main menu so that does not work. the weird thing is is that when I put a t-mobile sim in the phone, or any SIM for that matter, it does not read that there is a SIM card at all. I think metro programs the phone with the SIM number and service mode when they activate service. It's not that it is locked, but rather that it won't even register a SIM card other than metropcs.
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I have tried the procedures and get to persosha256 area of the debugging menu and it just brings me back to the main menu so that does not work. the weird thing is is that when I put a t-mobile sim in the phone, or any SIM for that matter, it does not read that there is a SIM card at all. I think metro programs the phone with the SIM number and service mode when they activate service. It's not that it is locked, but rather that it won't even register a SIM card other than metropcs.
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Unbelievable!
I've been on the phone with MetroPCS ever since I read your response. So far, I'm getting two conflicting stories. Salespeople at stores are saying that you get an unlocking code after three months of owning the S4. The official customer service line rep has said that the issue of not being able to use the phones with other carriers is pissing off customers and the issue will be resolved very soon. I have yet to speak with a few other CS people onsite and possibly a supervisor to get a less sketchy response.
At this point, it sounds as though either salespeople are lying or official customer service doesn't know what it's talking about.
I've spoken to three salespeople at different locations -- two in different stores in NYC, one in White Plains -- and all repeat the same unlocking in three months speech that got me to buy the phone in the first place.
It sounds as though the issue will likely be resolved, but what I'd like to know is why this particular phone is posing problems in the first place when no other GSM carrier has had this issue.
Thanks for making me aware of this, sgtmedeiros.
MetroPCS seems profoundly disorganized. Half the people in customer service look at the wrong (non-GSM) map when you ask about S4 coverage and deny you can get reception in places where I've already gotten it.
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Finally got through to a supervisor in corporate and she said your SIM should be recognized; that she has been getting reports the phone's tested and works with other GSM carriers. She wants me to call her back early next week and claims she'll have a definitive answer to my questions and a response to your situation.
However, you're the one who's having the issue. Have you tried contacting them as well?
Reignogleph MMXI said:
Unbelievable!
I've been on the phone with MetroPCS ever since I read your response. So far, I'm getting two conflicting stories. Salespeople at stores are saying that you get an unlocking code after three months of owning the S4. The official customer service line rep has said that the issue of not being able to use the phones with other carriers is pissing off customers and the issue will be resolved very soon. I have yet to speak with a few other CS people onsite and possibly a supervisor to get a less sketchy response.
At this point, it sounds as though either salespeople are lying or official customer service doesn't know what it's talking about.
I've spoken to three salespeople at different locations -- two in different stores in NYC, one in White Plains -- and all repeat the same unlocking in three months speech that got me to buy the phone in the first place.
It sounds as though the issue will likely be resolved, but what I'd like to know is why this particular phone is posing problems in the first place when no other GSM carrier has had this issue.
Thanks for making me aware of this, sgtmedeiros.
MetroPCS seems profoundly disorganized. Half the people in customer service look at the wrong (non-GSM) map when you ask about S4 coverage and deny you can get reception in places where I've already gotten it.
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Finally got through to a supervisor in corporate and she said your SIM should be recognized; that she has been getting reports the phone's tested and works with other GSM carriers. She wants me to call her back early next week and claims she'll have a definitive answer to my questions and a response to your situation.
However, you're the one who's having the issue. Have you tried contacting them as well?
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I have talked to a couple of representatives here and the issue seems to be with imei pairing. when activated, the device is programmed to only pick up a certain sim card. If the sim card inserted into the device is not that card, then the phone will not even recognize that there is a sim card at all. ridiculous!
Yes the metro pcs s4 can be unlocked i have mine unlocked!!!!!!!
Xcution said:
Hello, i got my s4 from a metro pc dealer today, it's a new model SGH-M919N, is there an unlock out there? the unlock method for (SGH-M919N) does not work(*#27663368378#)?
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Ok so the metropcs s4 can be unlocked like many people out there might now this all ready but the s4 from metro is the SGH-M919N
REMOVE THE N AN WHAT ARE YOU LEFT WITH WELL ( THE T-MOBILE S4 ) remember the metropcs s4 is just like the T-mobile s4 only thing the N at the back is to categorizes what company its from.
ok so now the best part of this message u want to unlock it well u cant call metro because they wont provide the unlock code trust me i tried an dont call tmobile either -_\ !!
Warning
THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY AN ITS NOT A FREE UNLOCK AGAIN THIS IS NOT A FREE UNLOCK
THE TOOL I USED TO UNLOCK MINE WAS THE Unlock Client TOOL just search the name in Google an it should be the first option!
REMEMBER DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1: DOWNLOAD THE TOOL RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR
2: LOOK UP MODEL! LOOK UP MODEL UNDER THIS (M919) DO NOT PUT THE N AT THE BACK OF THE MODEL JUST LEAVE IT OUT
3: PRESS ATL+X YOU SHOULD GET A MESSAGE SAYING DIRECT UNLOCK ACTIVATED MAKE SURE U GET THIS MESSAGE BEFORE GOING TO STEP 4
4: AFTER YOU HAVE PUT IN THE MODEL NUMBER READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IT WILL GIVE YOU PLEAS FOLLOW AS THEY ARE WRITTEN!!!!
5: ADD CREDIT TO THE PROGRAM
6: PUT IN EMAIL THAT YOU ADD CREDITS FROM AN CLICK ON SEARCH AN THE PHONE WILL UNLOCK
Hopes this helps an pleas pass it on ^_^
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Xcution said:
yeah, its carrier unlocked im looking, it's locked to Metro, any suggestions?? can u tell me if this is legit and would work?? -had-do-delete-the-link-for-some-wierd-ass-posting-policy en samsung m919n unlocking
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I read the listing of the "fastgsm" guy very carefully. He specifically says that he does not unlock the m919n for USA!.. Be careful.
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I was able to buy a the unlock from eBay: search for "M919N Unlock"
Some really helpful guy send me 2 codes in the email - 12 hours after payment.
I initially got 2 codes from him:
1ST CODE: SERVICE PROVIDER unlock PIN: XXXXXXXX (8 numeric digits); and
2ND CODE: SIM network unlock PIN: XXXXXXXX (8 numeric digits).
He said that the phone will first prompt for the 1st code and then prompt for the 2nd code.
Here's what happened:
Inserted a non Metro PCS micro SIM.
I plugged in the 1st code... and the same screen came back. tried the 1st code again on the same screen... the same screen came back again... tried the 2nd code on the same input box ... phone read "Wrong Code Entered 3 times, you must reboot"
F***ED... I thought... The phone was still working on Metro PCS.
Wrote back to the guy and asked him what's up -- sent him my other phone number. Received a call back, almost instantly.
He said (Korean accent) that he did not realize that the phone needed 3 codes (WTF?). He gave me another code that I wrote down on a piece of paper. Asked him to hang with me while I do this....
Inserted non Metro PCS micro SIM again.. and booted.
Phone prompted for Service Provider PIN: <<entered the new 8 digit PIN>> <enter>
Phone prompted for SIM network unlock PIN: <<entered the 2nd CODE from email>>
clicked <enter>
Voila... Phone unlocked! :laugh:
.. was kinda scared there for a moment! ... all good now!
if anyone wants to know ...
Ebay Item #121166155845
it was $44.95.. kinda pricey... but hey... if the phone's unlocked!
NOT FASTGSM ITS UnlockClient.co
ragarwal74 said:
I read the listing of the "fastgsm" guy very carefully. He specifically says that he does not unlock the m919n for USA!.. Be careful.
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I was able to buy a the unlock from eBay: search for "M919N Unlock"
Some really helpful guy send me 2 codes in the email - 12 hours after payment.
I initially got 2 codes from him:
1ST CODE: SERVICE PROVIDER unlock PIN: XXXXXXXX (8 numeric digits); and
2ND CODE: SIM network unlock PIN: XXXXXXXX (8 numeric digits).
He said that the phone will first prompt for the 1st code and then prompt for the 2nd code.
Here's what happened:
Inserted a non Metro PCS micro SIM.
I plugged in the 1st code... and the same screen came back. tried the 1st code again on the same screen... the same screen came back again... tried the 2nd code on the same input box ... phone read "Wrong Code Entered 3 times, you must reboot"
F***ED... I thought... The phone was still working on Metro PCS.
Wrote back to the guy and asked him what's up -- sent him my other phone number. Received a call back, almost instantly.
He said (Korean accent) that he did not realize that the phone needed 3 codes (WTF?). He gave me another code that I wrote down on a piece of paper. Asked him to hang with me while I do this....
Inserted non Metro PCS micro SIM again.. and booted.
Phone prompted for Service Provider PIN: <<entered the new 8 digit PIN>> <enter>
Phone prompted for SIM network unlock PIN: <<entered the 2nd CODE from email>>
clicked <enter>
Voila... Phone unlocked! :laugh:
.. was kinda scared there for a moment! ... all good now!
if anyone wants to know ...
Ebay Item #121166155845
it was $44.95.. kinda pricey... but hey... if the phone's unlocked!
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my listing isnt for fast gsm its for UnlockClient.co an its only 15 bucks an its no code it unlocks the phone directly u dont need to wait for codes to be sent to u it unlocks there an then at ur computer an customer support is very fast
I was thinking...since the metropcs variant uses the tmobile network I wonder if an unlock code from an M919 will work to unlock it.
Has anyone tried this method. I have confirmed that the SIM card in the metropcs is infact a tmobile SIM.
I am just thinking out loud. I guess I could try it but I dont know of a reputable unlock site I could try it with who will refund me if it doesnt work.
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Have you confirmed this to work? I sent an email to these folks and asked if it would work on the M919N and they said "not yet"
techguy1214 said:
Ok so the metropcs s4 can be unlocked like many people out there might now this all ready but the s4 from metro is the SGH-M919N
REMOVE THE N AN WHAT ARE YOU LEFT WITH WELL ( THE T-MOBILE S4 ) remember the metropcs s4 is just like the T-mobile s4 only thing the N at the back is to categorizes what company its from.
ok so now the best part of this message u want to unlock it well u cant call metro because they wont provide the unlock code trust me i tried an dont call tmobile either -_\ !!
Warning
THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY AN ITS NOT A FREE UNLOCK AGAIN THIS IS NOT A FREE UNLOCK
Have you confirmed this to work? I sent an email to these folks and asked if it would work on the M919N and they said "not yet"
THE TOOL I USED TO UNLOCK MINE WAS THE Unlock Client TOOL just search the name in Google an it should be the first option!
REMEMBER DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1: DOWNLOAD THE TOOL RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR
2: LOOK UP MODEL! LOOK UP MODEL UNDER THIS (M919) DO NOT PUT THE N AT THE BACK OF THE MODEL JUST LEAVE IT OUT
3: PRESS ATL+X YOU SHOULD GET A MESSAGE SAYING DIRECT UNLOCK ACTIVATED MAKE SURE U GET THIS MESSAGE BEFORE GOING TO STEP 4
4: AFTER YOU HAVE PUT IN THE MODEL NUMBER READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IT WILL GIVE YOU PLEAS FOLLOW AS THEY ARE WRITTEN!!!!
5: ADD CREDIT TO THE PROGRAM
6: PUT IN EMAIL THAT YOU ADD CREDITS FROM AN CLICK ON SEARCH AN THE PHONE WILL UNLOCK
Hopes this helps an pleas pass it on ^_^
I work for metroPCS
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Yes it works
Yes it works because my metro pcs s4 is unlocked n that's how i unlocked mine
My story is unique. For another reason I flashed my MetroPCS SGH-M919N with T-Mobile firmware as a result I got a SGH-M919 with UVUAMDL firmware, took a chance and went to fastgsm, paid unlock as T-Mobile SGH-M919, download app and unlocked my phone. A week later flash metro pcs firmware back to SGH-M919M UVUAMF2 and my phone still unlocked, I can put any SIM from anywhere on it working flawlessly
Hello everybody. I am new to this forum. I need a little help with my Galaxy S4 M919.
I purchased it from Craigslist new and paid $430 in September 2013 and used it full 4 months up until the owner either reported lost/stolen or didn't pay the bill (Even tho the couple promised they would not report it to t-mobile whatsoever).
So, anyway, it stopped working with simple mobile, I decided to use it with other carriers. It was on stock 4.2.2 until I did an OTA update to 4.3 (over wi-fi). After that I purchased an unlock code on eBay and was provided with 4 different codes: network, provider, subprovider and defreeze codes.
I put an unauthorized sim and phone prompted to "Network sim unlock pin" screen. I entered the Network unlock code, nothing. I tried 2 times, 3 times, still nothing. the same code prompt screen appears. I have been given a bunch of other solutions with different codes involved, but the phone is irresponsive for most of those codes.
The interesting thing, the phone did not freeze with many unsuccessful unlock code entries. What could be the issue? Could it be settings, software issues? Codes like these *7465625*638*# do not do anything, no action just remains in the dial pad.
Erase and Reset once, through phone Settings>Account> it did not help. I even did it with a code *2767*3855# , same thing. *#0011# goes until "Enter 1" step then gives errors or quits/back to dial pad.
At this point the eBay seller claims he double checked with the code supplier and he confirmed that the codes are valid, and since it did not work he would provide me with 50% refund. I ran out of options.
Anyone have the same issue? Please help.
Well if it was reported and put on blacklist it won't help to unlock it because it still won't work.. My advice for right now is to check with T-Mobile to see if it was reported stolen or something
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I have the same problems enter T-Mobile unlock code. What I did was reflash. T-Mobile TW ROM and install another carrier or foreign Sim once I boot it up it'll ask for unlock code then enter it. Works perfect
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Well if it was reported and put on blacklist it won't help to unlock it because it still won't work.. My advice for right now is to check with T-Mobile to see if it was reported stolen or something
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I am not going to use it with t-mobile or MVNOs using tmobile towers. I will be sing it with different carriers.
Any recommendations on which ROM to install, considering my galaxy is on official tmobile 4.3 firmware?
I have an S3 that displays this message when I insert my SIM card: PHONE NOT ALLOWED MM#6
Before any one starts jumping to conclusions, please hear me out.
Did I do an IMEI check? YES...I called AT&T and met with the seller at an At&t store. The seller was the original owner. I even inserted my SIM card in the store. Since I never seen this ERROR before, I figured I could just downgrade the phone like I always have.
What Android Version? The phone is currently on 4.3. Now that I'm home and spent the last few hours doing research. I now know the phone can not be downgraded. UNLESS someone knows otherwise.
Since the phone has not been reported stolen, and current downgrading methods are not available. How can I get around this ERROR?
Could it be it not NETWORK UNLOCKED?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
Go to XDA general and look to see a thread called working downgrade. That might help you.
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Go to XDA general and look to see a thread called working downgrade. That might help you.
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THANKS!! I was just reading that. Theres a possibility I may still not be able to unlock. But, I'll give it a try.
You can't unlock but that may help you seeing as the issue never happened before
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Does the phone show the same imei # as the label located in the battery compartment when you dial *#06#?
You are correct, you cannot downgrade the bootloader, only the ROM; therefore, the free unlock method will not work. You'll have to buy an unlock code. To unlock it using a code, make sure you're running a stock ROM.
Hey, I'm new so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right but I need help.
So I traded a phone with someone who gave me a locked T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3. He told me it was locked and at first I declined the deal. But then I read about how easy it was to unlock (using purchased unlock codes) but now I can't seem to find the screen that prompts you to enter the information.
I have an active Metro PCS sim card and I tried using that and restoring the phone but through the whole process it never brings me to the "Sim Network Unlock Pin" screen. Does anyone know how to get there??
(PS, I apologize if this is in the wrong area or section. I'm just desperate for help)
Hi,
Your device has its own section here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile
The general and Q&A sections have many great threads at the top, stuck with a thumb tack symbol... And you can ask for help in the Q&A section. :good:
This is definitely not the section to ask for device help.
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forrestbrooks said:
Hey, I'm new so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right but I need help.
So I traded a phone with someone who gave me a locked T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3. He told me it was locked and at first I declined the deal. But then I read about how easy it was to unlock (using purchased unlock codes) but now I can't seem to find the screen that prompts you to enter the information.
I have an active Metro PCS sim card and I tried using that and restoring the phone but through the whole process it never brings me to the "Sim Network Unlock Pin" screen. Does anyone know how to get there??
(PS, I apologize if this is in the wrong area or section. I'm just desperate for help)
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MetroPCS operates on the T-Mobile network and doesn't require being unlocked, IIRC. What you'll want to do is borrow a friend's AT&T or Verizon LTE SIM and the screen will just appear on boot. There's another way to get to it via dialer shortcut codes, but I don't recall what it is.
Hope that helps.
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Like the other member pointed out if you were to put a ATT sim in the phone and boot up it would ask for the unlock code.
You cannot use a GSM Phone (ATT & TMO are GSM) on Verizon which is CDMA.
That said, this thread has gotten its answer so
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