[Q] Turning your T-mobile firmware into a factory firmware - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Hello guys,
I am actually just starting to post here. So sorry in advance for anything wrong I do. I recently bought a Samsung Note 3. It is a phone locked to T-mobile. What I want to do is turn the phone's software into factory software (what I mean with that is the software that comes with factory unlocked phones). I really want it to be no different from an originally unlocked phone because I will use it abroad as well and I don't want all the software that comes with T-mobile. Is this possible? If yes, will it be any different from a factor unlocked phone?

This phone is the same as an unlocked note 3 except it has some extra tmobile apps.
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circuit.007 said:
This phone is the same as an unlocked note 3 except it has some extra tmobile apps.
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Yes but it has all the bloatware + sim and region lock.

alpe07 said:
Yes but it has all the bloatware + sim and region lock.
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Sim and region lock is apparently easy to remove with chainfire's app. Then just remove or freeze the bloat.

Who cares about region lock unless you go to Guatemala every Thursday.
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Apparently a lot of people.
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Can somebody answer the question,please.

Start at this link. I know a user with a T-Mobile phone that unlocked his sim to use it on ATT had the side effect of clearing the region lock, the op in this linked thread alludes to it in his post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46187852&postcount=1

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unlock galaxy note 2:possible??

Hi,
How can i unlock my new galaxy note 2?
Thank you for your help
studywes said:
Hi,
How can i unlock my new galaxy note 2?
Thank you for your help
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I don't know if my method works all the time and if it's safe, but with GalaxSim Unlock, an app made for SG S3 (S3 has a very similar hardware it seems), my Note 2 N7100 is unlocked....
Maybe contact the author of the app on the market.
My carrier branded one was unlocked already. Worth a try.
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Fokas. said:
My carrier branded one was unlocked already. Worth a try.
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The note must be rooted??
Thanks
Don't worry, it will work perfectly
Needs root though.
Just posted in another thread that Spocky's unlock app works just great and out of the box...
Many thanks!
Does not Unlock Galaxy Note 2 - i317M
7gismo said:
Just posted in another thread that Spocky's unlock app works just great and out of the box...
Many thanks!
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It does not work for me on a NOTE II - SGH-i317M
Unlocking NOTE 2 GT-N7105 -APN issue-
studywes said:
Hi,
How can i unlock my new galaxy note 2?
Thank you for your help
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Here is the thing.
I had N7105 unlocked by a box(no other unlock suchs has APK unlock was able due to a diferent knowe arquitecture, i have been told) (not even GalaxSym ..--emailed the programmer--..)
The problm is that 4G doesnt work in other operator than the one that came with the card (they both support 4G and are 4G sim card)
The phone came with TMN operator, i am OPTIMUS(aka orange) user....in TMN instantly 4G boots up...change to OPTIMUS sim...NOTHING...3G or 4G.....have to go to APN, choose one and activate manually(if i dont activate it wont work), then....set APN to standard setings(if not it wont work)......all those steps just to get the 3G working......reboot phone and all those steps all over again to get AGAIN 3G.....4G forget....
And the TMN APN is editable if i choose to....OPTIMUS no...greyish settings uneditable....
The phone is stock rom rooted.
Any help?
(the phone is in Portuguese...) I described the steps has more similar has i could.
Tried using GalaxSim just recently myself. Says, "Unable to read NV data" and all of the details are undefined. Using an AT&T Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317).
I flashed the fully stock rooted ROM posted by MrRobinson (doesn't trip the flash counter or interfere with OTA, just adds root). Checked and confirmed I'm rooted (TI Backup and GalaxSim both report root). Also installed BusyBox from the market, just to see if somehow that wasn't quite right. Nothing seems to have helped.
Would love to use GalaxSim rather than one of the services like SIM-unlocker.net. Anybody have any ideas?
Unfortunately, it won't work with your model which has a Qualcomm chip for its radio part. I7100 is supported as its full exynos
Check n7105 development section.
It has instructions with a working free unlock
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spocky12 said:
Unfortunately, it won't work with your model which has a Qualcomm chip for its radio part. I7100 is supported as its full exynos
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Ah bummer, thanks for the quick response though! Guess I'll have to buy a code through one of those sim-unlock.net type things.
@expertzero1 Sorry, didn't see your post until well after I'd responded. The method outlined in the n7105 development section worked perfectly for me. Thank you for the heads-up!
cgalyon said:
Ah bummer, thanks for the quick response though! Guess I'll have to buy a code through one of those sim-unlock.net type things.
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Read my post... Ffs
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There's a thread in the N7105 section, untested on n7100 but may work...
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Expertzero1 already took care of this. The method outlined the worked just fine for the AT&T model. There's still the problem of getting above Edge on T-Mobile, but that's another problem...
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unlock code
Here many services are available to unlock your Samsung galaxy note 2 mobile phone.I would recommend the site Unlock-Zone.com here they ask your country from where you bought it and service provider. Then they deliver unlock code to you.
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Turn on phone with non accepted SIM card.
Phone will prompt you for unlock code.
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[Q] Note 2 Big Issue - PLEASE HELP!!!

Sorry I m a Beginner in the android world, so i will do my best to explain my issue
Please help me all help needed
1) I bought a Galaxy Note 2 from a person - he said that Note 2 was BLOCKED by T-mobile - I verified with T-mobile and the IMEI is indeed theirs and it is BLOCKED - so we know this is a REAL phone, NOT a clone
2) when I bought it he said that the phone was unlocked and is being used on AT&T - I verified and saw that he was using on AT&T network before he Reset everything and gave to me.
3) i went home and put in my AT&T sim and the screen read "Sim Network Unlock Pin" with Unlock and Dismiss button below. I thought this was the sim lock, so i removed the sim lock, but it still show that on the start screen - so here I thought that the Phone Might have been Un-Unlocked due to Reset.
4) I went ahead and follow the direction on how to unlock S3/Note 2 from XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982), - btw i did this Successfully on 2 S3 before. Here is another problem: Under Lock Network screen (option 6) I cannot see option 4: [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ (Does not exist) - So I have no way of unlocking it since this option is not available.
5) I thought that he did somekind of custom rom, but no - i checked and the Binary counter is 0 - phone status is Normal.
Please help me.
All I want is to use ATT now.
Please help me I will stay all Night till this is solved.
Thanks all in advance.
BTW attached is my About screen in case anyone have question.
*** second issue that we will talk later is - i have another note 2 bought directly from t-mobile with 4.1.2 - this one does not have [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ . either. - how weird.
I check at the store and their note 2 4.1.2 HAS that option. !!! - we shall talk about this issue at another time
Can anyone please help me
I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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You_got_owned123 said:
I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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No, i dont think they share blacklist. When i bought the phone it clearly showed att and use normally, then i took his sim out and reset the phone and brought it home. Test with T-mobile sim right away (i have both tmobile and ATT) - t-mobile say SEARCHING.... it is block so could not find any net work, but when i pop in at&T it said "Sim unlock pin"
Also the reason y i know t-mobile and att don't share the same black list is because i used a blocked s3 on att before
Oh, learned something new today!
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You_got_owned123 said:
I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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You_got_owned123 said:
Oh, learned something new today!
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hi,
i did some research and i think T-mobile and AT&T will potentially share the blacklist - but don't know it worked on my s3 before.
I just came up with an IDEA and would like to hear from Pros see if it will work.
What is if Install Samsung ROM - but the international version (usually my t-mobile i would download tar.md5 from t-mobile, same for att). What would happen to my phone if i download and install International rom - would it make my note 2 INTERNATIONAL - that mean it is NOT lock to any carrier?
andrey84 said:
hi,
i did some research and i think T-mobile and AT&T will potentially share the blacklist - but don't know it worked on my s3 before.
I just came up with an IDEA and would like to hear from Pros see if it will work.
What is if Install Samsung ROM - but the international version (usually my t-mobile i would download tar.md5 from t-mobile, same for att). What would happen to my phone if i download and install International rom - would it make my note 2 INTERNATIONAL - that mean it is NOT lock to any carrier?
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Not going to help.
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I'm not sure how the store model had this option because it shouldn't. Anyways, use Odin to restore an older firmware then follow the unlock process and you'll be good.
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kintwofan said:
I'm not sure how the store model had this option because it shouldn't. Anyways, use Odin to restore an older firmware then follow the unlock process and you'll be good.
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^this. Should be on any 4.1.1 then you'll have the [4] option
You have to downgrade to the lj1 modem I think. Whatever was before ll4 then unlock then reflash mb4 modem
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Stay clear from blacklisted phones. Solves this issue
I hope that blacklisted s3 was not the phone someone stole from me.. I would never buy a Black listed phone. I do know all of them are not blacklisted because reported stolen. But if you take the ability to sell them People will STOP STEALING THEM..
Just as a quick note. In The future it might be best to not Buy blacklisted or bad imei Phones.. Some are from contracts not fulfilled .. Questionable as to rather a carrier should be able to black list or not..
But equally number of them are STOLEN. What if it were your phone.
I so was not going to write this post . But it It really much different then software piracy or buying Stolen goods...
Just my opinion.. Ohh and yes i think the carriers are evil in near every way.
Good Luck and hope you get it fixed but only if it was not a Stolen phone. if it were . Well my above comment will tell you my thoughts.
Is there a way for you to talk to that person and ask him where he got the phone from? i hope this gets resolved ASAP
Hello all
Thanks for helping.
Indeed i have downgraded to 4.1.1 and now have 4 option and was able to unlock it for AT&T
However, i have a silly question that i hope to find a RIGHT answer.
I know that we can do Custom Rom for note 2 - however, I was wondering if we can install ATT OEM Rom to T-mobile note2, or T-mobile OEM Rom to AT&T note 2?
DOnt know if i made it clear enough.
Please help.
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Unlocking a sgn2 on O2 network (uk)

Hi folks.
I'm switching networks from O2 to talktalk (vodafone) and I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to a free method of doing this. I've watched the videos on youtube that allow it to be done by dialing “*#197328640#” on the phone but when I enter the network lock section it says "MENU NOT EXIST"
I'm guessing this is an O2 thing so can anyone help me find a way to get my device unlocked?
ps. Hope I have this in the correct section. I've also tried searching on here but no joy.
Thanks
johnbhoyc said:
Hi folks.
I'm switching networks from O2 to talktalk (vodafone) and I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to a free method of doing this. I've watched the videos on youtube that allow it to be done by dialing “*#197328640#” on the phone but when I enter the network lock section it says "MENU NOT EXIST"
I'm guessing this is an O2 thing so can anyone help me find a way to get my device unlocked?
ps. Hope I have this in the correct section. I've also tried searching on here but no joy.
Thanks
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GalaxSim worth the couple of bucks.
I think you have to downgrade to a 4.1.1 rom first, unlock your phone then flash a 4.1.2 rom.
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As above use Galaxsim and pay £2.something ? What I did
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dazza7111 said:
As above use Galaxsim and pay £2.something ? What I did
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I've tried using galaxsim but I'm getting
"unable to read NV data"
You guys are saying it's worth the money but the app appears to be free. I can't see a paid version only a free version.
It will ask you to buy if you want to use it to unlock.
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Its lill risk though ...but you can game it ...in that case u need to play with efs partition. ..
I did the same to unlock my friends Rogers. ..can explain you method if willing.
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johnbhoyc said:
I've tried using galaxsim but I'm getting
"unable to read NV data"
You guys are saying it's worth the money but the app appears to be free. I can't see a paid version only a free version.
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I don't know what the dev of galaxsim has done but I get unable to read error too. Grab v1.4.3
http://db.tt/7bmiX3ml
This one works for me. Just don't let it update.
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OP you sure you're locked?
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Thanks for the reply's folks.
I downgraded to 4.1.1 to try using the *#197328640# method but that hasn't worked.
I've tried using the old version kdogguk posted but i'm getting invalid IEMI number now but it's saying my phone is unlocked
my phone is locked tho as it won't take my new talktalk sim.
My phone was stuck on boot screen when I downgraded and I had to root though odin then reset it before it would work so I think I've downgraded to the wrong firmware as it is now branded O2 firmware where as before even tho it was locked to O2 the firmware was neutral (not O2 branded).
I've rooted as I said but it won't install custom roms so I have a problem now. Going to upgrade to 4.1.2 but need to make sure I have the right firmware this time.
I'm having some time of it right now lol
This galaxysim app is now saying my phone is unlocked but it won't take my talktalk (vodafone) sim
Still no luck? My note 2 was on o2 first thing I done was root it, tried that code but didnt work then used galaxsim its free but said it could be done paying £2 something. Then I installed a standard btu rom. Funny thing is not tried diffe sim yet. Just hate locked phones
Where abouts in UK are you?
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on my phone it says my device is unlocked but when i try to call any number it says not registered on network, what's the problem?
turn off data. turn off mobile. turn them back on. reboot.
Galaxsim was saying my phone is unlocked but it wouldn't take my talktalk sim. I ended up paying £9 to get it unlocked on ebay. Working fine now.
Strange because my phone is O2 but I've been running it with a 3 sim from day one.
They should be unlocked by default.
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[Q] I just bought a N7100 however..

I just bought a N7100 however it seems to be network locked.
I could not find any unlocker who would provide network unlock code for Puerto Rico - Claro branded Samsung Note 2 N7100.
My only other option is to unlock it by code however I do not know which ROM/Kernel/modem combo would allow me to use the code
*#197328640#
The one that comes with the phone is Claro stock 4.3. I rooted it and flashed several stock 4.1.2 but the option "[6] Network Lock" and " [3] Perso SHA 256 " are not availble to change.
Can anyone tell me which ROM/kernel/modem would allow me to remove the network lock? Thanks in advance.
Take a look here, is for note 3, communicate with the developer maybe is possible to try at note 2 also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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If you can find a stock 4.1.1 Rom anywhere this will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Free UNLOCK N7105
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vagsvag said:
Take a look here, is for note 3, communicate with the developer maybe is possible to try at note 2 also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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thanks for the useful app but it didnt work for me.
sawdoctor said:
If you can find a stock 4.1.1 Rom anywhere this will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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Thanks for your tip.
I tried flashing stock 4.1.1 France release but option under network lock is not present. I am gonna try other 4.1.1.
Do you happen to know specific 4.1.1 stock for n7100 that this method would work?
I still need unlocking solution and any suggestions are welcome.
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What is happening with this company all time problem faulty emmc chips, knox, region lock, I can't understand them.
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vagsvag said:
What is happening with this company all time problem faulty emmc chips, knox, region lock, I can't understand them.
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I might as well switch to an iphone if this tends to recur, samsung' stupidity is infinite. HTC is horrible as well.
sharpeyedman said:
thanks for the useful app but it didnt work for me.
Thanks for your tip.
I tried flashing stock 4.1.1 France release but option under network lock is not present. I am gonna try other 4.1.1.
Do you happen to know specific 4.1.1 stock for n7100 that this method would work?
I still need unlocking solution and any suggestions are welcome.
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It has to be 4.1.1 not 4.1.2, there aren't many 4.1.1 stock roms anywhere so make sure it is 4.1.1 not 4.1.2
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Yea I ve tried two 4.1.1s but no go. I am still searching for a way to unlock this.
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None of the 4.1.1 stock would give me network unlock prompt via the hiden menu.
It was also difficult finding unlocking via imei because the imei unlock coxe database was off of latin america despite the fact that Puerto Rico belong to USA.
I just found a Canadian unlocker who used USB method. He unlocked my n7100 in 30 minutes through remote access. Cost was 20 US dollars. It has been working great so far.
I thought I was gonna be stuck with a unlockable phone thats as good as a dead brick. Anyhow Thanks for your help guys.
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sharpeyedman said:
None of the 4.1.1 stock would give me network unlock prompt via the hiden menu.
It was also difficult finding unlocking via imei because the imei unlock coxe database was off of latin america despite the fact that Puerto Rico belong to USA.
I just found a Canadian unlocker who used USB method. He unlocked my n7100 in 30 minutes through remote access. Cost was 20 US dollars. It has been working great so far.
I thought I was gonna be stuck with a unlockable phone thats as good as a dead brick. Anyhow Thanks for your help guys.
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Hello can you share the name of the service on a PM I also have a GT-N7100 from Claro Puerto Rico. My contract ended I requested an unlock code but they do not provide it
juanberios said:
Hello can you share the name of the service on a PM I also have a GT-N7100 from Claro Puerto Rico. My contract ended I requested an unlock code but they do not provide it
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I used ebay. It has worked great though.
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Note 4 AT&T to international flashing

I bought a note 4 on AT&T from eBay I was stupid and didn't read the advert properly my fault. Am wondering would I be able to flash my note 4 to UK unlocked rom at all? So basically it would work exactly the same as a note 4 bought hands free in uk. I have read there is difficulties in flashing international versions to work on AT&T due to network frequency but not much detail going the other way around
You can't flash anything on the AT&T version. It doesn't even have root at the moment and the bootloader is locked so you'll probably want to sell it.
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lufthansa1 said:
I bought a note 4 on AT&T from eBay I was stupid and didn't read the advert properly my fault. Am wondering would I be able to flash my note 4 to UK unlocked rom at all? So basically it would work exactly the same as a note 4 bought hands free in uk. I have read there is difficulties in flashing international versions to work on AT&T due to network frequency but not much detail going the other way around
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If it's network unlocked it will work in the UK with your sim. Don't know if lte will work.
Yeah lte works and currently on ee phone works fine but just wondering if am able to flash it and install custom rom or original Samsung rom
I gurantee the AT&T Note 4 will NEVER see its bootloader unlocked. At this point in the game, it probably won't even see root.
I've read somewhere the android L will make it difficult for att to look bootloader and also android L will allow Uninstalling bloating software.
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I've read somewhere the android L will make it difficult for att to look bootloader and also android L will allow Uninstalling bloating software.
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I read the opposite regarding the bootloader & rooting phones.

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