I have two problems with my phone, first one is how about unlocking the sim card.
1. I have already gone through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068 these steps for one of my sim cards, it worked for the first one. But when I used another sim card it completely blocked it and didn't give me access to the net(phonecall) at all.
2. My S4 is a SGH-M919 T-mobile version, I would love to change/replace the T-mobile out of the phone, but don't know how. The phone eats my battery quite fast, and the signals are even worse, as long as there is a roof over my head I can't get a single dot of signal. :crying:
Yourfavoritenoob said:
I have two problems with my phone, first one is how about unlocking the sim card.
1. I have already gone through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068 these steps for one of my sim cards, it worked for the first one. But when I used another sim card it completely blocked it and didn't give me access to the net(phonecall) at all.
2. My S4 is a SGH-M919 T-mobile version, I would love to change/replace the T-mobile out of the phone, but don't know how. The phone eats my battery quite fast, and the signals are even worse, as long as there is a roof over my head I can't get a single dot of signal. :crying:
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1. Cant help there dont understand much in that
2. My S4 is I9505 and its from T-mobile i flashed my phone to 4.3 google edition nexus 4 ROM now have more battery time and the phone is faster!
But you will lose some of the options (like scrolling with your eye and stuff like that, not a big lose for me) :good:
SaintDaniel said:
1. Cant help there dont understand much in that
2. My S4 is I9505 and its from T-mobile i flashed my phone to 4.3 google edition nexus 4 ROM now have more battery time and the phone is faster!
But you will lose some of the options (like scrolling with your eye and stuff like that, not a big lose for me) :good:
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Well I would like to know how to solve the signal to get better as well, I think the battery problem might get solved when the signal gets better as well. Any other ideas
I have a question about Sim unlocking too. Can I unlock my phone with an unlock code without having to put another carriers Sim card?
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XxKINGxX2580 said:
I have a question about Sim unlocking too. Can I unlock my phone with an unlock code without having to put another carriers Sim card?
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I have a question about Sim unlocking too. Can I unlock my phone with an unlock code without having to put another carriers Sim card?
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You can unlock it, but you can't exactly confirm without a doubt that the unlock worked. The free method here showed all the right things for me when I used it, but my AT&T SIM still wasn't working. I would have never known that I didn't successfully unlock if I had T-Mobile service and no other SIM card.
i'm having a similar problem.
to give a little background, I took the task of unlocking a friends Tmo S4 to use with Att, since his work provides att service. his brother works at tmobile so he got that version of the phone.
does the 40 day rule still apply? it's about two weeks old. it shouldn't, since it was purchased outright. also his brother couldn't do anything with it and he works at a corporate store. maybe it's a lemon?
I've tried the above method, and i've tried a few of the root methods. absolutely nothing works. the system/unlock.sh script has a line for IMEI: and unlock code: but no numbers after the colons. and the -n 8 /dev/block method gives me all kinds of info except the unlock code you're supposed to then do some simple math with.
if any of you guys have some helpful links i'd really appreciate it. I've searched and searched, posting a Q (or replying to one) is usually a last resort.
Thanks.
Walzbeer said:
i'm having a similar problem.
to give a little background, I took the task of unlocking a friends Tmo S4 to use with Att, since his work provides att service. his brother works at tmobile so he got that version of the phone.
does the 40 day rule still apply? it's about two weeks old. it shouldn't, since it was purchased outright. also his brother couldn't do anything with it and he works at a corporate store. maybe it's a lemon?
I've tried the above method, and i've tried a few of the root methods. absolutely nothing works. the system/unlock.sh script has a line for IMEI: and unlock code: but no numbers after the colons. and the -n 8 /dev/block method gives me all kinds of info except the unlock code you're supposed to then do some simple math with.
if any of you guys have some helpful links i'd really appreciate it. I've searched and searched, posting a Q (or replying to one) is usually a last resort.
Thanks.
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Samsung unlock code algorithms are not easy to come by and not done with simple math.
If phone was purchased outright all you have to do is call Tmobile. They will provide you with the code free. It may take some time but it is free.
I do unlocking as a side business and unlocked over 400 s4's to date with z3x programming device. Of course if you are doing just one it's not feasible to spend $100 for the device.
Depending how much you earn an hour, your other option if you want fast service is to buy the unlock code on eBay. The tmobile one is expensive at around $30-$49. There is one dealer on ebay that does remote unlocking for $10. You may consider him as he uses the same device I use and has you connect your phone to your PC to initiate remote unlocking.
Honestly I wouldn't mess with the system files especially NV Data area because one screwup and you will delete your IMEI rendering the phone useless unless you buy the z3X to repair.
Thanks for the input and options.
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what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????
mosta_9741 said:
what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????
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Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks. Eg. If you got a phone off at&t but want to use verizon network then unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks.
unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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so how shall i unlock it?????
There are apps on the market and also guides on you tube just look a little and you can fond anything between YouTube and Google
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so how shall i unlock it?????
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First you need a sim from another network provider. Once you have it put it in then enter the pin you got given. Its now unlocked. Lastly some networks do work with others so to check if you have an unlocked network already go into call settings and network service (may be called something different on your phone depending on current network) unlocked networks appear with a home sign/any sign that isnt a red cross (again depending on network) or go to a place that unlocks phones. Simplez.
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The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..
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The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..
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The pin will come on the paper the sim comes with. If you buy it off a contract it will be unlocked for you as long as you only use the network providers sim that you got the contract off.
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Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.
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Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.
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You might (only might) get the pin off them. There should be a default pin set for every sim at the start. All sims coming from the same mobile network provider have one pin.
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so this is my first Android phone where unlocking the SIM card is possible. i've been with Verizon and Sprint so long that i never bothered looking up the unlocking abilities/procedures. the only unlocking experience i've had in the past have been with iPhones, where the jailbreaking software has an option to unlock the SIM card as well.
and i didn't know that you have to ride out your 2 year contract before AT&T will unlock your phone. i've tried searching around here, but i couldn't get a good answer. i kept finding threads in regard to a Canadian carrier where you dial a number + an unlock code, but then some ROMS didn't allow the dialing of that number to work (or something like that).
is there a method to unlock the SIM card of the AT&T version without waiting out the 2 year contract?
yes, just keep asking. use online chat. i got both my devices unlocked, one after 25 days of owning and one after 2 days. you do not need to wait out your contact, that only applied to the iPhone.
p.s. the other two larger unlock Sim threads in this board detail all this for you.
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ATT will unlock the SGS3 after owning it for 15 days, and as long as your last months bill is paid in full.
call them, or chat them and ask for it :laugh:
thanks for the info. i totally missed the Q&A section somehow.
in related to other threads i found, should i try to unlock the SIM card first before rooting/flashing a custom ROM?
They are mutually exclusive items to do on your phone. One does not affect the other. So to answer your question you can do whichever task you want to have done first.
That said, I like knowing my phone is carrier-lock free asap, so I'd unlock first to get that done.
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thank you for the info!
just got off the Web Chat with an agent. all i did was simply ask for an unlock and he gave me the unlock code to use once inserting a non-AT&T SIM card.
i didn't have to provide a reason or anything.
now all i have to do is locate a non-AT&T SIM card to test the unlock, and then i can proceed to rooting this. hopefully the stable AOKP will be part of today's release.
I just dropped by Bestbuy and bought the phone out-right. Un-activated phones and phones without the stock ROM have to use a diff carrier's SIM to activate the unlock screen.
Pick one up on ebay. you can get a T-Mobile micro SIM for like $2. The only thing it's good for is unlocking your phone.
Like the one I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16086619163...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1414
If u got it from best buy you overpaid. Phones are marked up from ATT cost. They are 549.99 with ATT and 700 with BBY.
OP
You can go to cellunlocker.net and put in your IMEI and get a unlock code. Great site. I use them all the time.
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If u got it from best buy you overpaid. Phones are marked up from ATT cost. They are 549.99 with ATT and 700 with BBY.
OP
You can go to cellunlocker.net and put in your IMEI and get a unlock code. Great site. I use them all the time.
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Bestbuy does price match. So I got it for $549 plus the $10 in BB rewards.
Why are you telling the OP to pay for it when he doesn't have to?
Guess i'll have to try another time later. Not to mention the guy i chatted with didn't seem too bright. Asked if i could have the SIM Unlock code for my phone, and he said that AT&T sim cards cannot be unlocked.
Told me that it can't be unlocked because it is still contracted to AT&T. Told him i read that people have been getting them unlocked after a couple days of purchasing the device, on contract or not, and he said apparently i was misinformed. haha
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thank you for the info!
just got off the Web Chat with an agent. all i did was simply ask for an unlock and he gave me the unlock code to use once inserting a non-AT&T SIM card.
i didn't have to provide a reason or anything.
now all i have to do is locate a non-AT&T SIM card to test the unlock, and then i can proceed to rooting this. hopefully the stable AOKP will be part of today's release.
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maybe you can hit me up with a thanks
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Guess i'll have to try another time later. Not to mention the guy i chatted with didn't seem too bright. Asked if i could have the SIM Unlock code for my phone, and he said that AT&T sim cards cannot be unlocked.
Told me that it can't be unlocked because it is still contracted to AT&T. Told him i read that people have been getting them unlocked after a couple days of purchasing the device, on contract or not, and he said apparently i was misinformed. haha
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lulz;
try a new chat rep, or call them.
like ive said a million times already:
as long as you've had your phone for 15 days or more, and your last months bill is paid in full, you will get an unlock code.
now hook me up with some thanks :silly:
If you're not in a position to call to get the code from AT&T (like me, who got from Ebay and lives in NZ), then cellunlocker.net worked for me in terms of getting a code. Just thought I would mention that for people who see this thread and come to find out about SIM unlocking.
yea, i bought my phone on July 26, so it's been 26 days, and since i just started my contracts with AT&T (new customer), i didn't have a last month's bill to pay. and yet the agent i had unlocked it for me with no questioning.
btw, would i be able to use the LTE SIM card from my old Verizon Galaxy Nexus as a "non-AT&T" SIM card?
If you're waiting on a sim like I was... just install the cm10 nightly for the 21st. It will show the unlock screen upon reboot. I didn't need a dialer code or sim. This bug allowed me to use the code I got from att to successfully unlock my phone.
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If you're not in a position to call to get the code from AT&T (like me, who got from Ebay and lives in NZ), then cellunlocker.net worked for me in terms of getting a code. Just thought I would mention that for people who see this thread and come to find out about SIM unlocking.
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That is why I listed that site. Cause it works and not everyone has ATT. And sometimes they takes days to get a unlock code. Cellunlocker.net does it within minutes.
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WOO! Actually got my unlock code this time.
i just bought a s3 and i have tmobile . how could i get it unlocked the cheapest way? and what service would be good to switch to non contract in central valley in california. any good sugestions
THIS
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Use at your own risk I have not tried it on our model
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THIS
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Use at your own risk I have not tried it on our model
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DO NOT USE THIS! It's for the 9300 international model, NOT the US models. Seriously, why would you recommend that someone try this?
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i just bought a s3 and i have tmobile . how could i get it unlocked the cheapest way? and what service would be good to switch to non contract in central valley in california. any good sugestions
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After 2-3 months T-Mobile should unlock it for you upon request. Just call them.
So I finally took the time to see if the SIM card from my old Verizon Galaxy Nexus would work.
I turned off my S3, put in the Verizon SIM, and started up. After I unlocked the screen, I was promoted to input unlock code or dismiss. I typed the code in and after a few minutes I was taken to my home screen.
I guess it's safe to say my S3 is now unlocked? If I really want to make sure, I would have to have a working SIM to put in my S3?
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So I was unfortunate that I missed out on the free unlock on 4.1.1 and was unable to unlock my phone. I contacted T-Mobile and they said that I need to wait 18 months before I am able to get an unlock code. ... Is there any other way to unlock my phone? Don't plan on rooting my phone. I am traveling internationally in a month or so.
Easy as pie, downgrade to the stock 4.1.1 rom with Odin, unlock it, upgrade to the latest stock for your phone again with Odin, set up all your apps and settings again, profit. I would test a different sim card before upgrading again to make sure the sim unlock works, if it does it will be permanent, providing you did it the right way.
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Easy as pie, downgrade to the stock 4.1.1 rom with Odin, unlock it, upgrade to the latest stock for your phone again with Odin, set up all your apps and settings again, profit. I would test a different sim card before upgrading again to make sure the sim unlock works, if it does it will be permanent, providing you did it the right way.
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Like I said in my post, I don't want to do any flashing. Was hoping if there were any other way.
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Like I said in my post, I don't want to do any flashing. Was hoping if there were any other way.
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Then, nope.
+Cool story, bro!
+The "Thanks" you get from me is not just thanks, but can be laughing, props, +1, and so on
you can always pay a lil' to get the unlock code for yr phone from alot online store.
Why did they say you have to wait that long? I have called them so many times over the years to unlock all kinds of different phones. They emailed me the code in a few days of each call. At times I was on contract and other times I was not. So for me it didn't matter I always got the code. They told me I can get a phone unlocked every few months at the longest but at one time I got 2 codes in one month.
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Why did they say you have to wait that long? I have called them so many times over the years to unlock all kinds of different phones. They emailed me the code in a few days of each call. At times I was on contract and other times I was not. So for me it didn't matter I always got the code. They told me I can get a phone unlocked every few months at the longest but at one time I got 2 codes in one month.
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I called T-Mobile to get an unlock code for my T-Mobile T999 phone. It will not work. They said try another sim from another provider. Got a sim from AT&T and tried again. No luck. I paid three different unlock companies and neither of them was able to give me a code to unlock my phone. I have tried 4 times to unlock. I heard if you try too many times, phone will lock permanently. Is that true? I also tried the unlock routine I found in a previous post but unfortunately, in the last step, option four is missing. I am running 4.1.2. What can I do now to unlock the phone?
Downgrade your modem and try again. Samsung patched the unlock in 4.1.2.
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Any news on sim unlocking nc2?
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Either call tmobile or buy an unlock code.
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I have two prepaid accounts with tmob. Both had over $100 airtime at some point in the past. One now has $0.03, the other is $107. I requested for one acct, denied, reps resubmitted 4 times, assured i'm eligible for the code. I bought the phone at walmart and used my existing active sims. In the past i had no problems getting sim unlock codes. Now tmob wants me to buy $100 airtime at the time i first bought the phone. I then tried the other acct. Rep checked immediately i would not be eligible for the same reason, even though i have $107 airtime. I immediately closed one account.
Fk tmobile. I'm done with this company. No reason to buy their phones. I paid for the phone. Its mine now. The manufacturer supplies the code, tmob controls if/when i should get it. After i use up the airtime i'm closing the account and going with better rate providers.
So i bought my tmobile note 3 on CL. Bad idea yes i know. Well the phone was working super awesome for 3 weeks and now its reported lost/stolen. So no LTE or service. I tried calling Tmobile and there was nothing they could do. I tried calling the seller and no answer. Ive tried region lock away no help there. Anyone know how to fix this?
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Work with T-mobile to get the phone back to the owner.
Nothing you can do. Install Google voice/groove up and call with wifi
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So i bought my tmobile note 3 on CL. Bad idea yes i know. Well the phone was working super awesome for 3 weeks and now its reported lost/stolen. So no LTE or service. I tried calling Tmobile and there was nothing they could do. I tried calling the seller and no answer. Ive tried region lock away no help there. Anyone know how to fix this?
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RegionLock Away has worked for a lot of people (including myself). Are you sure you can't get it unlocked using that? There's a thread that has a lot of troubleshooting tips somewhere in this section for Chainfire's app (things like using a non-T-mobile SIM, not allowing the app to reboot (i.e. rebooting manually and changing SIM card) and inputting the correct APN settings).
Edit: Here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
I was able to unlock following the instructions in the first post, so if you haven't done that, you might want to try again.
Well the thing with region lock away is i want to use my phone through tmobile. My note 3 is a tmobile phone
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Well the thing with region lock away is i want to use my phone through tmobile. My note 3 is a tmobile phone
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I'm sorry to tell you this, but if it's blocked by T-Mobile, there's really nothing to be done. T-Mobile just won't budge (although I have read posts where people basically lied and got T-Mobile to unblock the device, but I am dubious about those claims). Your only options are to unlock to another carrier, or sell the device. If you sell it on Ebay to an international buyer, that would be the best way to recoup most of your money. Neither option is ideal, of course.
Yep, I almost got burned buying a s3 for my mom. Luckily we met at a tmobile store and verified the esn. Turns out it was reported lost/stolen. Chalk it up as a learning experience.
Ivan0323
Like was said a couple of posts prior:
With a BLACKLISTED - N900T - you can:
1) Root, and Use Region Lock Away, it may possibly unlock the sim slot - so you can use an At&t based Sim Card. (Or, you may still need to get an unlock code from someone.)
2) Or - Sell for what its worth on Ebay.- Cut your losses, and find another Handset.
I have bought more than a few from people here locally (different models), seems Craigslist is running rampant (or rather the criminals) with those who are buying a phone, selling for cash on cl, and then reporting lost / stolen for an insurance claim. Then the buyer is stuck holding the bag, and has a tablet. (Or, bends and changes carriers possibly). Its sad but the only true way to be sure the device will be able to be used, is to go with the seller to (Tmo, Vzw, Att etc.) and get the rep to note the account. I have tried to do so via the 800 number, and had mixed results.
Good luck.
Be well.
What the title says. In the past Sprint phones used to be SIM-unlocked for international SIMs (for instance my Motorola XPRT was) but I understand that lately they are not... I plan on traveling abroad, and I'm used to popping local SIMs.
Does anyone know if the G3 is locked or not, and if it is - can it be unlocked?
Nobody knows? Well guess I'll be the first one to test it. I'm going to Europe next week and I'll try a local SIM. Hopefully it works (if not I'll use it in my other phone which is SIM-unlocked).
You can go into the hidden menu 2945#*(model number) # and hit Sim unlock and enter a code you buy online for about 10-15$. Then you can use any Sim you want
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You can go into the hidden menu 2945#*(model number) # and hit Sim unlock and enter a code you buy online for about 10-15$. Then you can use any Sim you want
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Actually I don't think that hidden menu exists for the Sprint LG G3 (or if it does the code was changed). I tried 2945#*990# to see if the menu exists and nothing happened. I also tried
several other codes for LG phones and they don't work.
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Actually I don't think that hidden menu exists for the Sprint LG G3 (or if it does the code was changed). I tried 2945#*990# to see if the menu exists and nothing happened. I also tried
several other codes for LG phones and they don't work.
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Look at g2 for unlock but if they updated to the same type sprint and Samsung did then sprint is the only unlock they do it for note 3 ota .I don't get my g3 until today
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FWIW I called Sprint, did a bit of social engineering on the phone and they agreed to unlock my SIM for foreign SIMs. It took 24h as they had to have it approved by the "backoffice" but eventually it worked. They did it all at their end, so I can't post a procedure. According to their rules the device wasn't eligible for unlock (among other conditions, a device has to be activated on your account for a minimum of 90 days to be eligible) but they still approved it "since you're a long-time customer" That was nice.
Currently using my Sprint LGG3 happily in Italy with a local SIM
Is your phone rooted?
If it is, do you mind grabbing a couple of files for me. This can help in creating the GSM unlock for the G3, just as there was for G2.
TIA
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Is your phone rooted?
If it is, do you mind grabbing a couple of files for me. This can help in creating the GSM unlock for the G3, just as there was for G2.
TIA
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No Sprint root yet, but I'll PM you about the request once this is possible.
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I was curious about this as well and the thing is options for gsm/umts mode are available out of the box. If i recall correctly such settings were hidden if the phone was not unlocked or inaccessible. Please correct me if I'm wrong however i do plan on contacting Sprint to unlock as i have to go abroad in a month or so just in case.
I don't know about the G3, but the settings were easily found on the G2. However to use the phone in GSM/UMTS mode abroad, the phone needed to be internationally unlocked by Sprint.
One of the guys, used files from an unlocked G2 and created the method to unlock any Sprint G2 for international use. I am just trying to reverse engineer the unlock for the G3 by following the same steps that he did for the G2. His method does require root, so waiting for it like everyone else. With my experience on the HTC One series, the unlock method remains the same for Sprint phones as there is hardly any merit for Sprint to patch these exploits. Hoping same is true for LG phones as well.
So I called up Sprint today for getting the phone unlocked.
Let me start by saying my family has been with Sprint for close to 15 years, No late payments, have a total of 4 phone lines active on the 1500 minute family share plan with unlimited data and So on.
After talking to about 4 people and wasting an hour or So I Was told my phone is not eligible for unlock before 90 days of it being active. I plan on traveling internationally on September 8 and they just wouldn't do it and went on a spiel regarding Wi-Fi calling and telling me calls would be free internationally if I will be connected on a Wi-Fi network. I am taking that with a huge grain of salt. I Don't see how i can call local numbers while in Pakistan for free on Wi-Fi calling as it requires access to location and will technically only work where 911 services are available to be called on Wi-Fi from my understanding, correct me if I am wrong.
Anyways I threatened to cancel service and still they did not budge, can Sprint really afford to leak customers like that, they are no Verizon, every thing regarding their network is horrendous the only reason I'm chained to them is because my brother and sister don't want to lose their number and my dad doesn't want to pay etf ( I've told him about tmobile taking care of etf, but when i checked on their online website, none of our Sprint numbers seemed to be portable, hence i seem to be stuck...).
One thing i forgot to ask was, is it possible to swap my dad's old iPhone 5 back (which was unlocked by Sprint) and then just wait out the 90 days until they decide to unlock the g3? Or does the g3 have to stay activated through out the 90 day period? I ask because then I would have to leave this g3 here in the States (i used my fathers upgrade, was planning on switching his iPhone 5 back to the active account after getting this g3 internationally unlocked). Any insight on that matter would be appreciated.
Hoping there may be some break through on sim unlock before the 8th of September via rooting would hate to leave this phone behind (btw I am an international medical student hence the reason for needing it unlocked, just have one more year of school left).
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Update: Got a call from Sprint this morning, they apologized for putting me through the hassle i mentioned in my earlier post and went ahead and unlocked my device. Guess there's hope for Sprint after all. I still maintain that the customer service reps are not very helpful at all though Or maybe they just don't have the power to over ride certain things who knows.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776198
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Jocelyn said:
No Sprint root yet, but I'll PM you about the request once this is possible.
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There is the way for root LS990 in the link below. Please help to find a folder name 'carrier' in the root folder and catch it out if it exist. Thank you very much.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776198
hetaldp said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776198
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Hetal bhai, that method doesn't work on ZV4. Or has it been sorted.
Also your thoughts on whether the same method of unlocking will work as the one on G2.
varunrs said:
Hetal bhai, that method doesn't work on ZV4. Or has it been sorted.
Also your thoughts on whether the same method of unlocking will work as the one on G2.
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My G3 will land soon ! Wil update
did the reverse unlock work for G3 ?
Waiting if someone who has got his phone unlocked from Sprint, root their phone and grab a couple of files for me to check if the unlock is possible on G3. Please PM me if someone has root on their unlocked phone.
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varunrs said:
Waiting if someone who has got his phone unlocked from Sprint, root their phone and grab a couple of files for me to check if the unlock is possible on G3. Please PM me if someone has root on their unlocked phone.
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Have you already?
There are a couple of people at the Forum to unlock phones.
I think they're are some Cloudyfa Roms for the G3. That ROM unlocks your phone out of the box. Or you can try flashing an aosp ROM. Then dialing *#*#4636#*#* and switch the GSM only. It works on the g2. Not sure about the G3 but it's worth a shot. This also works for domestic use in the the US.