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Free and permanent t989 unlock

Warning: I am not responsible for any damage that happens to your phones. This is intended for educational purposes only. It is your responsibility to comply with local laws and follow them.
I read this post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189
and went searching for the same in T-989 and I found it!!!! Different area and slightly different procedure.
I haven't tried other ROM/Radios combos so I guess this was an unpatched bug for UVLE1 ROM/radio version combination only. If you do get it working different ROM/radio combos please PM me and I will modify the original post to reflect it with appropriate credits.
Clarification: This unlock procedure is permanent. I.E. if you flash another radio or another ROM the phone will remain unlocked. But for this procedure to work you need UVLE1 ROM/radio (some users have posted that you only need UVLE1 radio but for the sake of keeping in simple and accurate, I am going to stick to recommending UVLE1 ROM/Radio)
So enough of the rant - here is goes. Follow this to the dot and you will have an unlocked T989.
Prerequisites - T989 with UVLE1 Radio. If you don't know what it is please search the forum how to flash it and come back to follow procedure. You can follow this link for further reading for all other info - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324517 - (Thank You allgamer)
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Turn off phone. Insert a SIM from another provider into your phone.
Click "DISMISS" on the Enter Unlock Code screen after the phone starts up.
Wait a minute for the phone to power on and settle down.
Go to dailer screen. press *#197328640#
The screen will change to the hidden menu as soon as you hit the last # key in the dailer
Press [1]DEBUG SCREEN
Press [8]PHONE CONTROL
Press [5] SIMULATION
Press [6] NETWORK LOCK
Press [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
Wait atleast 30 seconds
press the menu key on the phone and select back option. This will take you back to NETWORK LOCK screen.
Press [4] NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ
Wait atleast one minute and reboot the phone.
Your phone should be unlocked.
I tried this on T-989 UVLE1 original ROM with root ON.
I haven't tested it on any other version or ROMs or any other phones.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything you do with your phone.
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Please post some results to help the community!!!
Thank you.
FM.

Thanks for spreading owls work. Good post and I need to try this when I get my hands on a different SIM.
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Yeah I might have to borrow a friends sim to test it out.. I don't need my phone unlocked atm but I still want to try just for the heck of it
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Thanks....
Enviado desde mi SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 usando Tapatalk 2

I dont have number 4. I am on kodo rom
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Just weird that we have to go in a "simulation" menu to unlock our device... So is this a real or simulate unlock??? Also, some users from the n7105 thread report some issue after doing that procedures, like slow wi-fi, no carrier network name on status bar or signal bar showing without sim in the phone. Anyone else???
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This does not work for me. I get the following message when I select PERSO SHA256 OFF:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current command is 18543
I am running android 4.0.4 on UVLH1

dh010447 said:
This does not work for me. I get the following message when I select PERSO SHA256 OFF:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current command is 18543
I am running android 4.0.4 on UVLH1
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I get the same message on my T989D (stock ROM), but my NETWORK LOCK option was [4] instead of [6]. I guess it doesn't work for that phone

dh010447 said:
This does not work for me. I get the following message when I select PERSO SHA256 OFF:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current command is 18543
I am running android 4.0.4 on UVLH1
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After successfully unlocking my t999 using this I decided to try with the old Hercules after many failed attempts no matter what version of stock I was on I flashed the uvle1 radio and it worked perfect.

Nice*
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sbell7105 said:
After successfully unlocking my t999 using this I decided to try with the old Hercules after many failed attempts no matter what version of stock I was on I flashed the uvle1 radio and it worked perfect.
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But would changing the radio relock you afterwards?
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f_v_man said:
OK. So I don't claim responsibility for discovering this. I am not responsible for any damage that happens to your phones.
I read this post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189
and went searching for the same in T-989 and I found it!!!! Different area but the same procedure.
=====ALL Credits to Owl74 on XDA-Developers=====
PLEASE DO NOT REP ME. REP Owl74 for this. He earned it. He discovered it.
So enough of the rant - here is goes.
Insert a SIM from another provider into your phone.
Click "DISMISS" on the Enter Unlock Code screen after the phone start up.
Wait a minute for the phone to power on and settle down.
Go to dailer screen. press *#197328640#.
press [1]DEBUG SCREEN
Press [8]PHONE CONTROL
Press [5] SIMULATION
Press [6] NETWORK LOCK
Press [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
Wait exactly 30 seconds
press the menu key on the phone and select back option. This will take you back to NETWORK LOCK screen.
Press [4] NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ
Wait exactly one minute and reboot the phone.
Should be unlocked.
I tried this on T-989 UVLE1 original ROM with root ON.
I haven't tested it on any other version or ROMs or any other phone.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything you do with your phone.
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i guess i have to return my phone to stock, i have a CM10 Rom and it didn´t work

yabbb said:
But would changing the radio relock you afterwards?
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It did not lock back up after changing radios! I was totally sure that's what would happen but it's doing fine. I was on 10/13 dougshell nightly aokp build using uvlh1 radio, I flashed a stock rooted uvlh1 4.0.4 after no success I tried changing to uvle1 radio and boom! Unlock city I then flashed newest blaze radio uvlh5 and 12/01 konstantinkeller aokp nightly and happy to report still sim unlocked.

Maybe i'm wrong but it seems that it work only on a 4.0.3 radio and/or Rom... As soon as i have my girlfriend unroot/lock koodo's phone on my hand, i'll try it cause mine is already unlock...
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After all i was able to unlock it sucessfully , The thing is just to flash the UVLE1 Radio in a stock Rom like 4.0.4 as i did, and then follow the steps

tpag02 said:
After all i was able to unlock it sucessfully , The thing is just to flash the UVLE1 Radio in a stock Rom like 4.0.4 as i did, and then follow the steps
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does this work with T989D also? Telus/Koodo brand.

cricketAC said:
does this work with T989D also? Telus/Koodo brand.
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I don't see why not in the original thread people were reporting success with quite a few different Samsung devices from several different carriers. The steps inside the service menu may be slightly different as they were on the original thread (same link as op)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189

So, stock 4.0.4 rom with stock uvle1 radio is needed in order to get this unlock to work? Is it not possible to use another rom with stock radio?

cricketAC said:
does this work with T989D also? Telus/Koodo brand.
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Don't know about that but try ,
gruntparty said:
So, stock 4.0.4 rom with stock uvle1 radio is needed in order to get this unlock to work? Is it not possible to use another rom with stock radio?
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Exactly It worked perfectly, be sure to reflash the original radio you had before

Does this work to remove a "freeze" or just network lock ? Anyone try ?

[WIP] How to enable Tmobile AWS 1700 band on S3 I747 and I747M (NV backup method)

At the moment this mod is not sticking after a reboot. I'll keep working on it to see if it can be fixed.
This mod will enable your I747 or I747M to connect to Tmobile's AWS 1700 band. You are doing this at your own risk, and none of the parties involved with creating this mod are responsible for any negative results you might have. If for some reason something does go wrong please post in this thread, and I'm sure plenty of people will be willing to help out. Follow the instructions and enjoy!
SETUP
1. Download one of the NV Data backup files from one of the links below. (Mirrors are welcome if you want to add one.) Thanks to MotoDefier for supplying and editing the T999L backup.
2. Download and install: QPST v2.7.378.zip Thanks to lyriquidperfection for keeping this handy and giving me an already great guide to quote.
3. Dial *#7284# on your phone to access PhoneUtil and select 'Qualcomm USB Settings' at the bottom. Now select 'RNDIS + DM + MODEM' and press 'OK' to return to the previous screen. Now press your 'Back' key to exit PhoneUtil. Your phone is now in DIAG Mode.
4. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
5. Start "QPST Configuration" and select the "Ports" tab. Then click on "Add New Port".
6. Select the COM Port that has "USB/QC Diagnostic" next to it and click ok. You should now see your phone in the "Ports" tab.
7. Click the "Start Clients" menu at the top and choose "Software download". QPST software download application should open.
NV DATA BACKUP
1. In QPST Software Download select the "Backup" tab.
2.Press the "Browse" button next to the QCN file pull down and choose a save location for your backup file.
3.Press the "Start" button and wait for it to finish. Once it's done you'll have a backup of your phone's NV Data and IMEI.
Write NV Data
1. In QPST Software Download select the "Restore" tab.
2. Press the "Browse" button next to the QCN file pull down and locate the NV backup you downloaded in the setup section.
3. Press the "Start" button and wait for it to finish. If QPST says that it failed to restart your device just reboot it yourself manually.
4. That's it! You're done!
Restore USB Settings after Backup / Restore:
Dial *#7284# on your phone to access PhoneUtil and select 'Qualcomm USB Settings' at the bottom. Now select 'MTP + ADB' and press 'OK' to return to the previous screen. Now press your 'Back' key to exit PhoneUtil. Your phone is now back to default USB operation.
If you'd like to make sure you are able to use the 1700 band.
1. In your dialer press *#2263# (*#BAND#)
2. Press WCDMA Band Preference then WCDMA 1700.
3. Press the menu key and then select back. You should have an asterisk next to WCDMA 1700 now, and after a few seconds your data connection should start on that band. Enjoy!
4. To revert to full bandwidth: Press the menu key, select back, and then in the service mode menu select automatic.
DOWNLOADS
QPST v2.7.378.zip: http://d-h.st/8vN
Both of these NV Data backup files do the same thing. They just come from different sources.
NV Data backup from T999L: T999LNVData.qcn - 275.50 KB
NV Data backup from I747 using Eng Modem and CSC: I747NV with AWS.qcn - 252.00 KB
CREDITS AND THANKS!
MotoDefier (Huge thank you for giving us this file and teaching me to hate Windows 8!)
DocHoliday77 (Thank you for letting us muck up your awesome T999L thread while we worked this out! Sorry about that!)
Product F(RED) (For sharing this idea)
athlonxp2300 (For getting the ball rolling)
achmedkb01 (For his NV file)
lyriquidperfection )For already having a great QPST guide that helped me write this one, and hosting the QPST download)
sjravi (For starting this with his Note 2 thread and answering my questions about editing the QCN file)
Pat on the back to myself for only mispelling 1 word in this whole op.

Mine!
Got it!
Let me know if I missed anything!

Thanks everyone for their involvement on this mod and of course the op for taking his/her time to write this guide.
PS: any advantage of using one backup or the other ?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

jblparisi said:
Thanks everyone for their involvement on this mod and of course the op for taking his/her time to write this guide.
PS: any advantage of using one backup or the other ?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
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You're welcome!
They're both the exact same file. MotoDefier wasn't sure if he'd keep his up very long, and you never know if and when Dev-host will shut one down for having too many downloads. The more mirrors, the merrier...

Whoops! Wrong button! Nevermind....

Thanks to everyone working on this and the guide. I have a couple of questions. This requires a stock touchwiz rom? The other threads leading up to this one says yes but I didn't see anything mentioned in the guide. I have a unlocked phone via a code from AT&T customer support. Should the unlock remain intact after the qcn restore is done? These might be stupid questions but it's safer to ask now than be sorry later. Cheers.

lensgrabber said:
Thanks to everyone working on this and the guide. I have a couple of questions. This requires a stock touchwiz rom? The other threads leading up to this one says yes but I didn't see anything mentioned in the guide. I have a unlocked phone via a code from AT&T customer support. Should the unlock remain intact after the qcn restore is done? These might be stupid questions but it's safer to ask now than be sorry later. Cheers.
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Stock Rom? I don't think so... Although, I think I've read in similar threads that having a stock dialer is important for the ussd code that lets you get to Qualcomm settings. Good catch! I'll have to look that up and add it to the op. I'm pretty sure there's an app you can dl for a workaround. Both phones I did this on were running rooted stock, so I didn't think about it.
You should not lose your unlock. I unlocked with this method and did not lose it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176721
If somehow it goes away, the above method has worked for me 4 out of 4 times already on 4 different phones.
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lensgrabber said:
Thanks to everyone working on this and the guide. I have a couple of questions. This requires a stock touchwiz rom? The other threads leading up to this one says yes but I didn't see anything mentioned in the guide. I have a unlocked phone via a code from AT&T customer support. Should the unlock remain intact after the qcn restore is done? These might be stupid questions but it's safer to ask now than be sorry later. Cheers.
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upncoming said:
Stock Rom? I don't think so... Although, I think I've read in similar threads that having a stock dialer is important for the ussd code that lets you get to Qualcomm settings. Good catch! I'll have to look that up and add it to the op. I'm pretty sure there's an app you can dl for a workaround. Both phones I did this on were running rooted stock, so I didn't think about it.
You should not lose your unlock. I unlocked with this method and did not lose it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176721
If somehow it goes away, the above method has worked for me 4 out of 4 times already on 4 different phones.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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First, yes stock rom is required, or at least one with the dialer codes in it which are touchwiz roms. Not being as familiar with samsung touchwiz I could not tell you if there are roms based on it that would still have the dialer codes.
Second this will not change the sim lock statues of the phone, I am glad that you linked to the unlock thread though, might want to add it to the OP because really if you want to do this mod its because you want to run on tmo right?

upncoming said:
Guide is ready to go. Let me know if anybody sees anything I missed. Should be good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43100050#post43100050
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If this is true...
upncoming said:
This mod will enable your I747 or I747M to connect to Tmobile's AWS 1700 band.....
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I think some i747M owners owe some bounty to moto and upncoming. Maybe a little to product f(red) for suggesting it too.
Thanks for your work! And taking the risk. I'll try tomorrow.
Edit... sorry I meant to post this in the original thread.

What if I want to install a non tw rom like cm10.1? Will the nv settings remain intact?
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cdsu23 said:
What if I want to install a non tw rom like cm10.1? Will the nv settings remain intact?
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As long as your not flashing a modem, and most roms do not have a modem included, there should be no problem, it should stick after the new rom is running.
I dont have mine yet to do testing but I like stock like roms, such as cm roms, so I will be testing this extensively when my phone gets here, probably wed.

upncoming said:
Guide is ready to go. Let me know if anybody sees anything I missed. Should be good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43100050#post43100050
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If this is true...
upncoming said:
This mod will enable your I747 or I747M to connect to Tmobile's AWS 1700 band.....
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I think some i747M owners owe some bounty to moto and upncoming. Maybe a little to product f(red) for suggesting it too.
Op should probably be updated to reflect it too.
Thanks for your work! And taking the risk. I'll try tomorrow.

Is it just me or is the mod wiping after reboot?
Someone please verify this.

jblparisi said:
Is it just me or is the mod wiping after reboot?
Someone please verify this.
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I'm testing this right now, and I'm afraid you might be right.... I'll work on it and see what I can see.
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jblparisi said:
Is it just me or is the mod wiping after reboot?
Someone please verify this.
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This is what's happening to me

jblparisi said:
Is it just me or is the mod wiping after reboot?
Someone please verify this.
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Same here...

The first reboot after the nv flash was good. Second reboot lost it. This might also explain why some were having problems trying to flash other roms.

I updated the op. I'll try working on it later to see if it can be fixed.
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hmm, I can not wait for my phone to get here so I can test it out.
By the way I can host a mirror of that .qcn file if you want to add it to the first post, but be warned this is just on my home server and is subject to going down at the wim of well anything, loss of power at home internet outage, what ever, though the server is running 24/7 so it should be good.
http://localserver.no-ip.biz/Public/T999L NV Backup.qcn

jblparisi said:
Is it just me or is the mod wiping after reboot?
Someone please verify this.
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it's sticking....
i'm not rooted stock 4.1.2...

Sgh-i747m running 4.3

Trying to get this straight instead of hopping through forms. The stock att 4.3 rom can be loaded on the canadian i747m but theres no modem to support the i747m. Am I correct in saying this or has anyone flashed it and got it working here in canada? I'm with telus and I know I'm going to be waiting forever for telus to put the official update out.
Thanks
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One user reported it working but screenshots can easily be faked. Until there is a modem upgrade the i747m won't be fully functional on TW 4.3
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

I can report that even without an updated modem I still get a signal and data..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337M using xda premium

rymanh said:
I can report that even without an updated modem I still get a signal and data..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337M using xda premium
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rymanh - says "Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337M using xda premium" this indicates you are using the S4, maybe wrong thread?
There have been reports of it working with the old modem on the 747m but ONLY with TELUS. I have not read anywhere that it has worked for bell. I myself from the day that this was leaked and repacked by looserskater as a flashable, have been UNABLE to get data on bell. Everything else works flawlessly. When you go to mobile networks, with will say that there is no sim inserted. But once again this is on BELL there are screenshots of it working on TELUS as i said but they can be faked. Here are is the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46840363&postcount=185

rymanh said:
I can report that even without an updated modem I still get a signal and data..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337M using xda premium
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Oops..you're right! Not sure how I ended up in the wrong thread
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Tried it today, don't know how someones claiming to have it working, install went good everything works great just no data, there's voice service but that's it. Tried flashing the modems but didn't change anything. Back to 4.1.2 until someone figures it out.
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I747M Running Stock Android 4.3
So for the Canadian user's with the galaxy S3 I747m got the official Android 4.3 update yesterday under Rogers network. But the problem is without me knowing about this, " KNOX " also got installed with this update and I just found out there is no way to remove it. Will a developer be making say a REMOVAL TOOL to remove KNOX???

Even i am in the same boat. I also installed andriod 4.3 but KNOX came with the pack. Now whenever I try to use SuperU or Root application, Knox gives me an error.
If I click on Knox app, it asks me whether to install and create an account. Hence, I am sure, Knox is not installed yet in my device, but still I get error - "Unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more." I believe this is fully related to the new security app "KNOX" from samsung that was loaded during the update.
Can anyone give some hint how to remove Knox or regain root access?

If you're looking to root 4.3 then just use cf auto root. After following the steps in the thread just update or install supersu from the play store and after opening it it'll ask if you want to disable knox. Just press yes.
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MOD... please close thread
Looks like this thread had been answered and hijacked. MOD, please close thread.
thx!!

how to remove region unlock for s3 I747m
repherb said:
Looks like this thread had been answered and hijacked. MOD, please close thread.
thx!!
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I hav got a s3 i747m as a gift from canada. I live in india. I studied a lot about Region locking and its effects . I had 4.1.1 and I updated to 4.1.2 through wifi(settings> about device> software update) .. now the next update is 4.3 .. I talked to samsung customer care (national ). they said that give your phone to nearby local samsung service centre . they will modify your imei to indian based and u won't face region locking anymore. but when I visited service centre . they said that they are not authorised to unlock s3 which is not Indian region based. they can't help me. now what should I do ? I can't get a sim from canada. and can't I ever update to 4.3 or 4.4(in future) ?
thanks in advance for reading and helping me

I think the best thing you should do is root your phone and put a custom ROM on it. It's the only best thing going for you right now. If you need help with the rooting or ROM, just reply back here.
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Need to unlock for att

Need help unlocking a tmobile s4 to use on att. Ive tried many methods but nothing has been succesful..i was able to flash my rom but when i try to make a call i get the following messages...heres my phone info ..desperaltey need help

bx10r said:
Need help unlocking a tmobile s4 to use on att. Ive tried many methods but nothing has been succesful..i was able to flash my rom but when i try to make a call i get the following messages...heres my phone info ..desperaltey need help
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This is a SIMPLE and faster way to do it. just download, install and unlock!
I had T-mobile send me the unlock code from SAMSUNG, and it wouldn't work. Tried so many times with "Tech Support" and they couldn't do it.
ONE TIME using chainfire's app and Viola! DONE and UNLOCKED!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
if that won't work for you this might:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
Aloha and Good Luck!

bobolinko said:
this is a simple and faster way to do it. Just download, install and unlock!
I had t-mobile send me the unlock code from samsung, and it wouldn't work. Tried so many times with "tech support" and they couldn't do it.
One time using chainfire's app and viola! Done and unlocked!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
if that won't work for you this might:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
aloha and good luck!
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ok, so being on a rom wont work i suppose...i will try tonight and report back

bx10r said:
ok, so being on a rom wont work i suppose...i will try tonight and report back
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I am on dbROM and just tried it (chainfire app only). It says it worked, but cannot test...
It appears to modify the modem.

gaww said:
i am on dbrom and just tried it (chainfire app only). It says it worked, but cannot test...
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oh,,,,that was quick...lol . U did the 1st or 2nd link? I wanna stay on db...

bx10r said:
oh,,,,that was quick...lol . U did the 1st or 2nd link? I wanna stay on db...
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out of thanks...sorry..

bx10r said:
oh,,,,that was quick...lol . U did the 1st or 2nd link? I wanna stay on db...
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which tar do i sue? I did this last night and got a constant bootlopp on the tmobile white and pick screen...maybe i chose the wrong tar?

bx10r said:
which tar do i sue? I did this last night and got a constant bootlopp on the tmobile white and pick screen...maybe i chose the wrong tar?
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Chainfire's, RegionLockAway is an app. Just install app and run it.
☞ Sent from here ☜

baseballfanz said:
chainfire's, regionlockaway is an app. Just install app and run it.
☞ sent from here ☜
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i did...so im confused now..im on db rom...have to reflash tho..once the rom is working i use the chainfire apk and it automatically unlocks for att? My head hurts......lmao

bx10r said:
i did...so im confused now..im on db rom...have to reflash tho..once the rom is working i use the chainfire apk and it automatically unlocks for att? My head hurts......lmao
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If your phone is SIM unlocked but region locked, RegionLock Away will unlock your phone. If it is SIM locked in addition to being region locked, RegionLock Away can't do anything for you on its own. There's two different locks in play here. If regular unlock methods didn't work (including paid methods of entering in the code), RegionLock Away should finish getting rid of the lock.

tsumi said:
if your phone is sim unlocked but region locked, regionlock away will unlock your phone. If it is sim locked in addition to being region locked, regionlock away can't do anything for you on its own. There's two different locks in play here. If regular unlock methods didn't work (including paid methods of entering in the code), regionlock away should finish getting rid of the lock.
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sim locked meaning its tmobile but wann use on att. I used the free one...accordin to the guy its the same but **** if the paid onw works ill buy it...i havent used any paid codes, i tried the dialing of *#0011# to open the hidden menus but that didnt work...so i should go paid version for better results?

bx10r said:
sim locked meaning its tmobile but wann use on att. I used the free one...accordin to the guy its the same but **** if the paid onw works ill buy it...i havent used any paid codes, i tried the dialing of *#0011# to open the hidden menus but that didnt work...so i should go paid version for better results?
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If you're on a custom rom, and you're on 4.3, you do not have access to the service menus. You need to be on a stock Samsung rom and on 4.2.2.
When I'm talking about paid codes, I'm talking about the unlocker services online that require you to tell them your IMEI, not the RegionLock away app.

Ok, so rnd 2 happened last night. I reverted back to 4.2.2 via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628but yet again i cant make calls. So now what can be wrong? Is ot cause on on mk2? I tried to go to md modem but i kept gettin fail in odin...if i make a call the recipient sees it...but nothing..

When i try this method i an get all the way to step 6. When there i do t have an option 3, just 1 option. So wtf??????? Grrrrrrr
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068

bx10r said:
Ok, so rnd 2 happened last night. I reverted back to 4.2.2 via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628but yet again i cant make calls. So now what can be wrong? Is ot cause on on mk2? I tried to go to md modem but i kept gettin fail in odin...if i make a call the recipient sees it...but nothing..
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I would have thought the stock MDL firmware would have also reverted the modem to MDL. I suggest finding one that does (re-ODIN this one first - I recall a few people said they had to do it twice) , as possibly both the ROM and Modem need to be MDL for the unlock process to work.

OK. You have to be completely stock in order for this to work. I am not sure why you are getting a fail message on Odin. Can you maybe give us a description of how you are doing it? The Sim unlock thread clearly says you have to be completely stock which will be android version 4.22 with MDL. You are back on 4.22 but you still have the mk2 modem. We will have to figure out how to get you completely stock before we can go any further.
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Go here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=14362 and download the 4.22 file for M919. The link should go directly to it. Follow their instructions and you should be completely stock one you're done. Once your done be sure to test your device and make sure you have sound. If you don't have sound you most likely have a hardware problem so you will have to root again and reset your counter then unroot so you can return your device if you haven't voided your warranty. If you do have sound then go back here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068 and Sim unlock your phone and profit. Good luck!
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Is it still possible to unlock S3 - SGH-I747M

Currently the phone is running Android 4.3. The phone is currently locked to Fido.
Baseband version: I747MVKUEMK5
Is it possible to unlock this phone? If not, is there unlock codes like for Blackberry on ebay that are 99cents?

Only if you have an unlock code. You can usually get one from the carrier or buy one online. Yes, you can find them on ebay.

Thanks for the help! Ill look on ebay seems like its about 13-15$ to unlock the phone.

DHeffernan said:
Thanks for the help! Ill look on ebay seems like its about 13-15$ to unlock the phone.
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That may seem expensive but not compared to the Bell version of the i747m.

Really? Wasn't that long ago I heard about people doing this for less than $5. Ill see if I cant find it later. Think it was in the T-Mobile General sections unlock thread if you want to search through it yourself.

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That may seem expensive but not compared to the Bell version of the i747m.
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Well this is a FIDO one. You got a better and cheaper source?
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Really? Wasn't that long ago I heard about people doing this for less than $5. Ill see if I cant find it later. Think it was in the T-Mobile General sections unlock thread if you want to search through it yourself.
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Well there was a free way until android 4.3 came which blocked that. The current one I tried tonight ($13) just emailed me back and said he couldn't find a code for my IMEI.. Wtf.
Can either of you help me with a better source?

Sorry, I don't have a cheaper source. I was able to unlock my phones using the free method. I was lucky enough to find three i747m phones from Bell that were all running 4.1.2.

No worries. I think I might have found another few sources that are around 13-15$.

When I was searching around for the GPS fix(GPS tends to break when you switch from TouchWiz to AOSP or vice versa a bunch of times, and for me as a crack flasher this would be a bummer) I found out about the same service menu you guys use to unlock the phones. I was unable to even reach the menu, but surprisingly enough it worked perfectly with one ROM I flashed. The last step(which is used to initialize the NV data or something similar) doesn't exist in the menu, but there is an option to rebuild the NV data, which might be a perfect substitute. So it might be theoretically possible to unlock the S3, even on 4.3! Can someone please try the steps below and report back? (you will be flashing another ROM, so be prepared to do a full wipe)
1-) Download StockMOD ROM located in the Android development section, not sure if you should use 4.4 or 4.3, please try both and report.
2-) Flash the zip file using the custom recovery of your choice. Make sure to do a full wipe.
3-) Open the dialer of your phone and enter the code *#197328640#, it will open the Service Mode Menu.
4-) In the Service Mode Menu, select [1] UMTS. If you select the wrong option by mistake, press the menu button of your device and select back.
5-) In the menu under UMTS, select the [1] DEBUG SCREEN.
6-) In the Debug Screen, select [8] PHONE CONTROL.
7-) In the Network Lock Screen, select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF and wait for 30 seconds. Then press the Menu button and select back.
Now, if you're lucky, there might be an option called [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ, I personally couldn't find it, and this method itself is untested(can't test it myself, my only phone is hardbricked from the KitKat update and I already unlocked it on 4.1.1). If you're lucky, press that option, wait for a couple of minutes, reboot the phone and you're done! If you're not, look for the NV Rebuild option somewhere in the menus, I can't give direct instructions because I don't own a phone at the moment. If you find it, wait a minute and reboot. If it's unlocked, please report back.

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When I was searching around for the GPS fix(GPS tends to break when you switch from TouchWiz to AOSP or vice versa a bunch of times, and for me as a crack flasher this would be a bummer) I found out about the same service menu you guys use to unlock the phones. I was unable to even reach the menu, but surprisingly enough it worked perfectly with one ROM I flashed. The last step(which is used to initialize the NV data or something similar) doesn't exist in the menu, but there is an option to rebuild the NV data, which might be a perfect substitute. So it might be theoretically possible to unlock the S3, even on 4.3! Can someone please try the steps below and report back? (you will be flashing another ROM, so be prepared to do a full wipe)
1-) Download StockMOD ROM located in the Android development section, not sure if you should use 4.4 or 4.3, please try both and report.
2-) Flash the zip file using the custom recovery of your choice. Make sure to do a full wipe.
3-) Open the dialer of your phone and enter the code *#197328640#, it will open the Service Mode Menu.
4-) In the Service Mode Menu, select [1] UMTS. If you select the wrong option by mistake, press the menu button of your device and select back.
5-) In the menu under UMTS, select the [1] DEBUG SCREEN.
6-) In the Debug Screen, select [8] PHONE CONTROL.
7-) In the Network Lock Screen, select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF and wait for 30 seconds. Then press the Menu button and select back.
Now, if you're lucky, there might be an option called [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ, I personally couldn't find it, and this method itself is untested(can't test it myself, my only phone is hardbricked from the KitKat update and I already unlocked it on 4.1.1). If you're lucky, press that option, wait for a couple of minutes, reboot the phone and you're done! If you're not, look for the NV Rebuild option somewhere in the menus, I can't give direct instructions because I don't own a phone at the moment. If you find it, wait a minute and reboot. If it's unlocked, please report back.
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I read through some of the other threads and the 4.1.1 modem is required to get the unlock option but the 4.1.1 modem will not work on a 4.3 bootloader. Users have even loaded a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM onto a 4.3 bootloader without any luck.

audit13 said:
I read through some of the other threads and the 4.1.1 modem is required to get the unlock option but the 4.1.1 modem will not work on a 4.3 bootloader. Users have even loaded a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM onto a 4.3 bootloader without any luck.
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The ROM I mentioned about is a 4.3 ROM(there's even a 4.4 version if I remember correctly) but for some odd reason the service menu opens perfectly on it, so if you haven't unlocked yet, can you please try the instructions I posted and report back?

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The ROM I mentioned about is a 4.3 ROM(there's even a 4.4 version if I remember correctly) but for some odd reason the service menu opens perfectly on it, so if you haven't unlocked yet, can you please try the instructions I posted and report back?
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I can't try it since all of my phones have already been unlocked. The stock mod ROM needs the i747 bootloader and my phones are three i747m.

audit13 said:
I can't try it since all of my phones have already been unlocked. The stock mod ROM needs the i747 bootloader and my phones are three i747m.
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I have an i747M and I installed it perfectly, i747 and i747M ROM's are perfectly interchangeable, just make sure you do NOT install any sorts of bootloaders/modems/anything, that will brick your phone. As long as you only flash the zip file, you shouldn't have any problems, at least I didn't.

Well I just ordered the unlock code $8.99. We will see if it works.

audit13 said:
I read through some of the other threads and the 4.1.1 modem is required to get the unlock option but the 4.1.1 modem will not work on a 4.3 bootloader. Users have even loaded a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM onto a 4.3 bootloader without any luck.
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Should also mention that downgrading from the 4.3 bootloaders will brick their device.

CBKarabudak said:
I have an i747M and I installed it perfectly, i747 and i747M ROM's are perfectly interchangeable, just make sure you do NOT install any sorts of bootloaders/modems/anything, that will brick your phone. As long as you only flash the zip file, you shouldn't have any problems, at least I didn't.
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The reason I mentioned the fact that I have an i747m is that I could not load the stock mod ROM because I do not have an i747 bootloader and I would never attempt to load an i747 bootloader onto an i747m.

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Should also mention that downgrading from the 4.3 bootloaders will brick their device.
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That's what I read when I further googled some stuff.. lots of people reporting bricking phones if they downgrade.. and it's just not worth it to me considering the unlock code was $9...
I'll report back if this unlock code comes through, the last place I purchased it from $13 they emailed me back and said they couldn't find a code for it and refunded me the money. So crossing my fingers on this place.

StockMod should run just fine on the I747M. You may need to update your firmware for it to flash, but it would work just fine on that model.

So the second place got back to me.. also informing me that they can't get a unlock code for the phone. WTF is the deal with this?
Are Samsung's difficult to unlock or what?

DHeffernan said:
So the second place got back to me.. also informing me that they can't get a unlock code for the phone. WTF is the deal with this?
Are Samsung's difficult to unlock or what?
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It's not so much about Samsung's phone but being a Canadian variant. Canadian carriers are a pita when it comes to unlocking.