[Q] SIM unlock - Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I wondered, did anybody here try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 (the i9505 method) to sim unlock, on the mini yet?
I am getting my mini today and want to unlock it.
Would anybody be able to tell me if the mini has the golden backup as well?
What are the risks of performing an NV rebuild? if i brick the phone, would anybody know an unbrick method for this kind of brick?
Thanks,
raph

It didn't work for me at all!

Is the unlock even possible?

Nimdastas said:
Hi all,
I wondered, did anybody here try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 (the i9505 method) to sim unlock, on the mini yet?
I am getting my mini today and want to unlock it.
Would anybody be able to tell me if the mini has the golden backup as well?
What are the risks of performing an NV rebuild? if i brick the phone, would anybody know an unbrick method for this kind of brick?
Thanks,
raph
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So did you give this a try. Did it work?

the_stealth said:
So did you give this a try. Did it work?
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Nope, the guide fails at step 3.

rul3z said:
Is the unlock even possible?
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It is possible with special tools (for example Z3X box, NS Pro...) pay someone to unlock S4 mini no free unlock...

yes, unlock code works.
dejanp1 said:
It is possible with special tools (for example Z3X box, NS Pro...) pay someone to unlock S4 mini no free unlock...
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Yes it is. I got an unlock code and it worked. (Stock ROM!)

Nimdastas said:
Yes it is. I got an unlock code and it worked. (Stock ROM!)
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you buy unlock code or get it free?

dejanp1 said:
you buy unlock code or get it free?
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tried the steps mentioned but still can't get to make the SERVICE: AVAILABLE
it sticks to limited, even with option 1.
so next steps are useless so far.
any other free ideas?

Related

P930 permanently locked

i have code fro unlocking my P930, but i can't couse phone said that's phone permanently locked and i can't enter code, anyone have idea about this, may be have some reason to reset it ?
Pollax said:
i have code fro unlocking my P930, but i can't couse phone said that's phone permanently locked and i can't enter code, anyone have idea about this, may be have some reason to reset it ?
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Unfortunately, permanently locked means PERMANENTLY locked.
As far as I know there is no way to reset it.
Pollax said:
i have code fro unlocking my P930, but i can't couse phone said that's phone permanently locked and i can't enter code, anyone have idea about this, may be have some reason to reset it ?
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By chance, how did you do that?
lordcheeto03 said:
By chance, how did you do that?
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I'll bet he bought the phone used, and someone who didn't realize that entering a code too many times locks the phone did just that, and he's kind of screwed now
right
yes, u'll right
Pollax said:
yes, u'll right
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Your best bet is to sell the phone, but specify that it's locked to whichever company its locked to (don't do what whoever you bought it from did to you!), OR change carriers. Based on your English I'm worried that you might not have that option though.
For anyone with the same problem like me, I found a temporal solution; follow this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709 untill the step 40, you will be in a korean gingerbread version IT WORK i had the same problem anyone knows why it worked?
aldo90 said:
For anyone with the same problem like me, I found a temporal solution; follow this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709 untill the step 40, you will be in a korean gingerbread version IT WORK i had the same problem anyone knows why it worked?
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I've installed the V10F_00.kdz file, Gingerbread 2.3.6 P936 korean version, but mine didn't unlock, phone showing "SIM card network locked" error, could you please give me some advice, thanks...
mrmagoogt said:
I've installed the V10F_00.kdz file, Gingerbread 2.3.6 P936 korean version, but mine didn't unlock, phone showing "SIM card network locked" error, could you please give me some advice, thanks...
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it sounds like someone manually locked that

[Q] Will installing a custom ROM on a T-Mobile S4 unlock it

I've just gotten a T-Mobile S4, I've already tried the easy unlocking instructions with no luck. If I install one of the custom ROMs on the phone will this automatically unlock it so that I can use it with another carrier's sim card?
No
There's places only that you can get unlock code for cheap. Like $5-$10
You don't need an unlock code. There are guides here to do it for free
faiyo said:
You don't need an unlock code. There are guides here to do it for free
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He said "I've just gotten a T-Mobile S4, I've already tried the easy unlocking instructions with no luck."
Unfortunately, flashing a custom ROM will not unlock it.
Exel said:
He said "I've just gotten a T-Mobile S4, I've already tried the easy unlocking instructions with no luck."
Unfortunately, flashing a custom ROM will not unlock it.
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Oh i missed that..
So the firmware menu doesn't say unlocked??? Are you sure it's not just an apn problem
baseballfanz said:
No
There's places only that you can get unlock code for cheap. Like $5-$10
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Opppps ment to quote not thank you.lol
Unfortunately that method does not work for everyone.
☞Sent from here☜
didn't work for me either... did work on older sgs III... got sw and unlocked with cable.
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Help on unlocking!

Hello, I have an S3 locked to Telus running 4.3. I want to factory unlock my phone but everywhere I go they mention that if my phone has been previously rooted then I can't unlock it? Please help!
Ali7000 said:
Hello, I have an S3 locked to Telus running 4.3. I want to factory unlock my phone but everywhere I go they mention that if my phone has been previously rooted then I can't unlock it? Please help!
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You can only unlock the phone via code. You cannot use the free unlock method.
audit13 said:
You can only unlock the phone via code. You cannot use the free unlock method.
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I am not talking about the free unlock method, I am looking for a cheap online website that I can get an unlock code from.
I would search ebay for cheap codes. Places like mobileincanada.com are very reliable and reputable but not cheap. Telus phones should be cheaper than Bell.
I've used fastgsm.com in the past to unlock Samsung phones for 15 USD. They unlock via software and it is permanent.
audit13 said:
I would search ebay for cheap codes. Places like mobileincanada.com are very reliable and reputable but not cheap. Telus phones should be cheaper than Bell.
I've used fastgsm.com in the past to unlock Samsung phones for 15 USD. They unlock via software and it is permanent.
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Are you 100% sure that this will unlock my rooted S3 on Telus?
Ali7000 said:
Are you 100% sure that this will unlock my rooted S3 on Telus?
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That I don't know. You may have to be completely stock to get the prompt to enter the unlock code.
audit13 said:
That I don't know. You may have to be completely stock to get the prompt to enter the unlock code.
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I am on this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
The ROMs are stock other than being pre-rooted. I'm not sure if you will get prompted to enter the unlock code.
You could try a non-Telus sim to see what happens. Just don't enter a code so you retain all unlock attempts before hardlocking the phone.
audit13 said:
The ROMs are stock other than being pre-rooted. I'm not sure if you will get prompted to enter the unlock code.
You could try a non-Telus sim to see what happens. Just don't enter a code so you retain all unlock attempts before hardlocking the phone.
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I tried the fido sim and the "enter unlock code screen" popped up.
Ali7000 said:
I tried the fido sim and the "enter unlock code screen" popped up.
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That's a good sign. Would an unlock code directly from Telus be cheaper?
audit13 said:
That's a good sign. Would an unlock code directly from Telus be cheaper?
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No, I have 2 S3's that I want to unlock and paying $100 in order to unlock both is not an option. Know any cheaper ways?
Ali7000 said:
No, I have 2 S3's that I want to unlock and paying $100 in order to unlock both is not an option. Know any cheaper ways?
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Ouch. Are both phones on 4.3? Mobileincanada.com is very good and reliable. Type in your imei and it'll give you the cost to unlock via code.
audit13 said:
Ouch. Are both phones on 4.3? Mobileincanada.com is very good and reliable. Type in your imei and it'll give you the cost to unlock via code.
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Cheaper method?
Ali7000 said:
Cheaper method?
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I can only suggest eBay for possibly cheaper codes.
audit13 said:
I can only suggest eBay for possibly cheaper codes.
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Thanks man, I was able to find a way to unlock my phone thanks to you. I'll be purchasing a code from an eBay top seller.

Unlock G925T

Hey guys,
I bought a G925T and gonna have to use it in Brazil (with a brazilian sim card carrier).
Do you know how can I unlock the phone?
I'm reading here in XDA that is not possible to unlock the T-Mobile S6 Edge.
Anybody knows somenthing about that?
thank you!
To unlock the t-mobile phone you have to call the t-mobile costumer service and request them to add your imei to their white list. Then you have to go to the unlock app and push permanent unlock. You have to be connected to internet using the t-mobile network to make the unlock work.
Can be unlocked by usb cable now also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxOuHIUWAFk
yeah u can do it different ways. I can do it . 5.1.1 supported.
Sunderwear said:
yeah u can do it different ways. I can do it . 5.1.1 supported.
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How did you get it to work on 5.1.1?
vince2398 said:
How did you get it to work on 5.1.1?
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Let's just say it just works Just need imei number
Sunderwear said:
yeah u can do it different ways. I can do it . 5.1.1 supported.
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Sunderwear said:
Let's just say it just works Just need imei number
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Can you provide instructions or link?
yes can be done for 5.1.1 ,by imei only ,basically the method is and unlock on tmobile server,so it will work to unlock using the tmobile unlock app. This service can be considered maybe a bit more official as that presented in the video above,even if the results are the same,only problem is a bit more expensive
What time can you meet me? for remote unlock
onlineunlocks said:
Can be unlocked by usb cable now also
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Hey bro just wanted to say that please be careful. If the customer updates to version 5.1.1, the phone will not boot beyond the Samsung Logo, this happens only IF you're still tampering with the EFS. There are a few methods on how to unlock them now without affecting the phone....just wanted to inform you if you were still doing it via efs...
onlineunlocks said:
yes can be done for 5.1.1 ,by imei only ,basically the method is and unlock on tmobile server,so it will work to unlock using the tmobile unlock app. This service can be considered maybe a bit more official as that presented in the video above,even if the results are the same,only problem is a bit more expensive
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Your metod works for T-Mobile S6 Edge bad imei phones? I'm outside of USA so that's no problem for me but I need to unlock it.
therenegade said:
Your metod works for T-Mobile S6 Edge bad imei phones? I'm outside of USA so that's no problem for me but I need to unlock it.
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Yeah of course, bad imei's, clean imei's. Also repairing the imei ONLY for the G925T running on 5.1.1
update to 5.1.1
F_X said:
Hey bro just wanted to say that please be careful. If the customer updates to version 5.1.1, the phone will not boot beyond the Samsung Logo, this happens only IF you're still tampering with the EFS. There are a few methods on how to unlock them now without affecting the phone....just wanted to inform you if you were still doing it via efs...
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can you help i unlocked my 925t from ebay my imei is clean can i update to 5.1.1 or that will lock my device need your help if i can how can i do it.
skysky100 said:
can you help i unlocked my 925t from ebay my imei is clean can i update to 5.1.1 or that will lock my device need your help if i can how can i do it.
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Hmm, I think I know who unlocked your phone in that case. Well the only way will be to update OTA, to do that your phone must be on STOCK firmware, no root. To do that flash over the firmware (system partition), when you do you can update OTA. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. You need to ask the person who unlocked your phone for your EFS Backup, this is important in case things go wrong.
F_X said:
Hmm, I think I know who unlocked your phone in that case. Well the only way will be to update OTA, to do that your phone must be on STOCK firmware, no root. To do that flash over the firmware (system partition), when you do you can update OTA. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. You need to ask the person who unlocked your phone for your EFS Backup, this is important in case things go wrong.
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thanks for the reply he unlocked it with a z3x box just inserted cert.file thats it i did a stock firmware flash im still unlocked i need your advice what should i do plz help.
skysky100 said:
thanks for the reply he unlocked it with a z3x box just inserted cert.file thats it i did a stock firmware flash im still unlocked i need your advice what should i do plz help.
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Oh ok, if it's through z3x then you're fine. They don't tamper with EFS. Though I would still HIGHLY RECOMMEND to ask for your efs backup, trust me on this. I'm new to this forum, but I am a little familiarized with phones
so on 5.1.1 how can we unlock and do imei repair?
so on 5.1.1 how can we unlock and do imei repair?
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so on 5.1.1 how can we unlock and do imei repair?
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Hey I didn't know you had an account here too! Like I said brother, it has to do with efs and security partitions. ONLY IMEI repair at the moment, I do know someone who can root it...but solution is exclusive, won't share with anyone including myself....I'm sure you know who it was on the other side
just need the imei repair
just need the imei repair
Unlocking on G925T 5.1.1 is supported and also imei repair as well... check the ebay ads
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331583023557?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

root?

anyone have root solution with honor view 20?
i got my honor view 20 unlocked
moyuzai said:
anyone have root solution with honor view 20?
i got my honor view 20 unlocked
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How did you unlock it?
miststudent2011 said:
How did you unlock it?
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https://funkyhuawei.club/
moyuzai said:
https://funkyhuawei.club/
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Here is the guide to root it .
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#emui-9
@moyuzai, did you root it successfully?
@miststudent2011, is it a reliable guide? Have you tried it?
stepzor said:
@moyuzai, did you root it successfully?
@miststudent2011, is it a reliable guide? Have you tried it?
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Guide is reliable it is from the magisk developer itself.
I haven't tried it.
As long as you are able to do a full backup or know a way to fully restore you may try to root!
The problem with this device is that you cannot sideload w/o a Huawei Memory Card ?
stepzor said:
@moyuzai, did you root it successfully?
@miststudent2011, is it a reliable guide? Have you tried it?
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I haven't tried it. looks like does't work, and TWRP do not have related version for Honor V20
moyuzai said:
https://funkyhuawei.club/
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bootloader unluck code is not available. how could you unlock your view20 ?
greenblueye said:
bootloader unluck code is not available. how could you unlock your view20 ?
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No possible method ATM, plus I'm not crazy to spend 127$ just for a bootloader code.
@moyuzai said he unlocked the phone. I just wonder how he could done this if there is a way without key. Paying over 100$ is ofcourse no sense
greenblueye said:
@moyuzai said he unlocked the phone. I just wonder how he could done this if there is a way without key. Paying over 100$ is ofcourse no sense
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he didnt unlock it. You cant unlock the bootloader even through third party services.
greenblueye said:
@moyuzai said he unlocked the phone. I just wonder how he could done this if there is a way without key. Paying over 100$ is ofcourse no sense
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Bootloader unlock through 3rd party services was suspended like more than one month ago

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