Good morning all,
I have a galaxy note 2 7105
well i have been reading the pages on here for a few days and i have managed to root my device but now i am looking to unlock the sim, i have seen the free version of the *#197 etc etc and select the option for sha256 and initialzie but i dont get the 4th option to do that due to being on 4.1.2. i have seen lots of threads on here saying to downgrade my baseband and then unlock using this method and then upgrade again. now here is my problem, i can find lots of 4.1.2 modem files but no 4.1.1 which i was i am told i need, i have used other countries modem file but these did not get the options i needed to unlock my sim. can anyone point me in the right direction of either a custom rom with 4.1.1 baseband for the UK or a modem file for the UK that i can use to unlock and then upgrade to the stock 4.1.2. i am currently downloading the stock 4.1.2 modem from samsmobile.
any help in this would be fantastic.
Neil
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Hi All,
I just picked up a i317m Note II - It's locked to Rogers and I need to use it with Telus (I'm in Canada). The phone is stock 4.3 Rom.
I've unlocked a few S3's/Note II's in the past using the "free method" through the service menu's, but remember at the time the phone needed to be on 4.1.1 to work. (Even the updated 4.1.2 didn't have the proper menu items)
Can I simply revert back to 4.1.1 from 4.3 without issue using Odin and the Rogers 4.1.1 Firmware from SamMobile? Will it cause any issues?
I'm new to this whole Knox thing, need to do some reading this weekend about what's changed in the past 6 months here, but for now, I need to get the phone unlocked so I can at least use it.
Any help/comments ASAP would be great.
If your simply trying to unlock the device from the hidden menu. Then your best bet would be too flash the older modem. That was released with the 4.1.1 firmware. Then that menu will show up for you to do the unlock...
Or another option is to go to http://www.sammobile.com/
to get your stock firmware...
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Bajanman said:
If your simply trying to unlock the device from the hidden menu. Then your best bet would be too flash the older modem. That was released with the 4.1.1 firmware. Then that menu will show up for you to do the unlock...
Or another option is to go to http://www.sammobile.com/
to get your stock firmware...
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Thanks - I was just wanting to confirm there were no issues downgrading this method from 4.3 to 4.1.1 - I've done it before but not since official 4.3 had hit.
Turns out this thread was not needed. I just bought the used Note II and was told it was locked to Rogers. I just put my Telus sim in it and all is working fine, it's already been unlocked. Strange, but good enough.
bigystyle84 said:
Thanks - I was just wanting to confirm there were no issues downgrading this method from 4.3 to 4.1.1 - I've done it before but not since official 4.3 had hit.
Turns out this thread was not needed. I just bought the used Note II and was told it was locked to Rogers. I just put my Telus sim in it and all is working fine, it's already been unlocked. Strange, but good enough.
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You can't downgrade after having the official 4.3 firmware/bootloader.
And that person you got it from must have unlocked it when it was on 4.1.1
That's good it's working:thumbup:
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Hey XDAdevelopers forum!
I need your guy's assisstance in trying to unlock my Note 2, Canadian Rogers. (I317M.)
Looking around the forums and doing searching, I've managed to download the ROGERS MODEM I317MVLALJ2, and looking at the thread for everything Note 2 AT&T I've also seen the Rogers Stock 4.1.1 firmware.
I'm trying to unlock my phone right now, but I don't want to call rogers and pay their absurd $50 fee or use a website like cellunlocker.net for something I can do for free.
So this is what I need your help with. I have the original 4.1.1 rogers firmware downloaded, and I have the modem, but I don't know what to do with them.
I'm rooted with a 4.4.2 ROM right now, and from looking around some have said that I can just use the modem and unlock my phone that way, without having to change my current ROM. This would be the ideal situation but I don't think it's possible for me to do.
The other option is to use the Rogers I317 firmware, which should work on my I317M (don't know the difference), and flash it on CWRP recovery and then use this method to unlock.
The original rogers firmware includes a "SS_DL" file and a "KIES_HOME_I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_215287_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5" file.
The modem includes a META-INF folder, and a modem.bin file. I have no idea on what to do with these files to be able to unlock my phone, and I need your guy's help.
Thanks!!
(both files are from this thread [REF] Your One-Stop Shop for the Note II (Kernels, Roms, Guides, Modems, Etc.)
Hi i'm attempting to unlock my Brother's S4 for him. I haven't unlocked anything manually in nearly 2 years back when I did my EVO. But his phone is currently 4.3 and it's M919. The couple guides that I found that seemed simple enough require I be at 4.4.2. But my problem is when I try to update his phone manually, it will update it to 4.4.4, which is clearly newer. So my problem is, How do I go about this? Is anything available for 4.3 that I didn't find yet or is there something i'm missing?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks
No unlocking with Tmobile.
Read the threads. ???
Pp.
You trying to carrier unlock? I just did this last night mine also came 4.3 there are some great guides that explain how to do this. Basically you need to download the stock 4.2.2 firmware and flash it in Odin then you need to flash the UAV modem file then you can get into the service menu and unlock(this did not work for me) if this doesn't work you need to root then install regionaway apk and this will region and carrier unlock you this worked for me. Next you need to flash stock 4.3 or 4.4.4 its been over 10 days since you made this post so if you still trying to unlock your brothers phone reply here and I will find the guides and post them.
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Since I can not reply to the genius post - "[REF] Your One-Stop Shop for the Note II (Kernels, Roms, Guides, Modems, Etc.)",
thread#:1987541 --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
I will post here, in case some one needs it
Rogers Note 2 ~ SGH-I317M ~ Android: 4.1.2 ~ ROM: I317MVLBMA3
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I rooted my Note years ago using CFRoot.
To flash ROM, please follow the youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVrhNO__9JY
using all the files from thread: 1987541
files you might need: Kies 2 + ODIN3.07 + TWRP + ROM zip files
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Tricky thing: the latest TWRP from Google Play won't work on my phone,
so I used ODIN 3.07 to install open recovery TWRP , also used an old version of TWRP 2.7.1.0 ,
download this file - > twrp-2.7.1.0-t0ltecan.img.tar 7.5M
from link:
https://dl.twrp.me/t0ltecan/
After successfully installed TWRP, things will be easier, follow the video using Rogers Modem/Radios zip files
to flash ROM downgrade to: I317MVLALJ2
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You also need to install Kies from Samsung to make ODIN work, which is mentioned in the original thread.
If you use a PC, make sure you use USB com port on the back, not the front ones.
Would it not be easier just to flash stock 4.1.1 from sammobile.com using Odin if the phone is running stock 4.1.2? After unlocking, odin can be used to flash to the latest 4.4.2 or, since the phone is on stock 4.1.1, ota updates would work too but takes a lot longer to get to the latest rom.
I had a i317m on Koodo with stock 4.4.2. I recall flashing stock 4.1.1 which tripped Knox but allowed me to unlock the phone for free. This was about a year ago.
4.1.1 MODEM
Old thread I know but I am not having any luck finding the 4.1.1 modem (Rogers?) for the note 2 SGH-I317M .Updato doesnt have it ,nor sammobile, anything else I came across was very slow downloading and never finishes or were links that lead to unrelated sites. I want to unlock it for free if at all possible but finding this modem is proving to be impossible.If anyone knows where I can download or anyone can provide it that would be great.
Doesn't matter whether the modem comes from the stock Rogers, Bell or Telus ROM on sammobile.com. You need the LJ2: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note-/SGH-I317M/BMC/download/I317MVLALJ2/8189/
Now I see why I couldnt find it on sammobile.Only for premium users.I guess forking over 10 bucks to get it unlocked would be a bit cheaper.I suspected any 4.1.1 modem would do but thanks for comfirming that.All this unlocking crap is supposed to come to an end by years end anyhow in Canada.Locking phones will no longer be legal after that here and supposedly any that are locked are supposed to be unlocked for free. Cant wait to see what the carriers will try to pull.
There is no need to pay to download. It's slow, but free. I have a free account and I am able to download.
I feel dumb for asking but how do I download the file. Ive got the free subscription but it still says that its only available for premium?
Are you trying to downgrade an sgh-i317m from Rogers, Telus, or Bell?
LJ2 modem is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67958065&postcount=8
There is no free download for the LJ2 ROM.
No I was trying to downgrade from AT&T 4.4.2 to unlock my SIM but soft bricked it.
Ohhhh man Im so freekin happy. I finaly got my hands on the 4.4.2 file and got it back to its original state.
I still dont have sim access. Any ideas on how to do that via a root maybe?
What do you mean by sim access? Do you mean the phone doesn't recognise any sim card when inserted?
Companies in the US lock their phones to use only their SIMs. When I boot the phone, there is a prompt to give a code to use my local SIM here.
Oh, you mean the phone is asking for the network unlock code to use a non-usa sim? If yes, you will have to either request and unlock code from the original carrier or buy an unlock code.
This thread is about the sgh-i317m which can be unlocked using software. If the phone is an sgh-i317 and it is not running 4.1.1, you'll have to unlock using a code.
Hello guys,
For some reason, my phone shows that my SIM is locked ( I was on RR 6.0). I need to flash the 4.1.1 firmware for Koodo to unlock the SIM.
Can anyone send me a link for this firmware?
Thank you!
You don't need Koodo to unlock the sim. Just flash the stock LJ2 firmware with Odin and use the dialler menu to permanently network unlock the phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Maybe this will work: http://rapidgator.net/file/0207e341...yos.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-stock-firmware/
I know it's been a long time, but did this procedure actually WORK? AFAIK, Koodo Note 2s never came with less than KitKat, and we all know that Samsung has blocked downgrading though its bootloader starting then.
The reason I ask is I'm looking for a spare phone for mine as a backup and can't seem to find one on which I can load my Jellybean 4.1.2 CM based phone image.
Well this an interesting post, I have a similar problem, I have 2 exact Note 2 phones one with custom firmware (4.1.1) one without, I would like to copy/clone the stock firmware to my other (as I somehow managed to delete the stock firmware on it)
Now I have made a backup with TWRP and copied it to the other phone but TWRP refuses to install it, it tries to install and gets most of the way but at the very end I get the 255 error "install failed"
Why can't I copy/ install this backup?
Do I need to to use some other recovery software or make a backup some other way.
Thanks
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I know it's been a long time, but did this procedure actually WORK? AFAIK, Koodo Note 2s never came with less than KitKat, and we all know that Samsung has blocked downgrading though its bootloader starting then.
The reason I ask is I'm looking for a spare phone for mine as a backup and can't seem to find one on which I can load my Jellybean 4.1.2 CM based phone image.
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The note 2 sgh-i317m was used by Telus, Rogers, and Bell.
This downgrade method works. I've used it to network unlock four note 2 models.
The stock 4.1.1 firmware from sammobile.com did not contain a bootloader file which allowed me to flash it using Odin on a phone running a stock 4.4.2 rom.
audit13 said:
The note 2 sgh-i317m was used by Telus, Rogers, and Bell.
This downgrade method works. I've used it to network unlock four note 2 models.
The stock 4.1.1 firmware from sammobile.com did not contain a bootloader file which allowed me to flash it using Odin on a phone running a stock 4.4.2 rom.
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Man, if this really works it's going to solve all my problems. Are you saying you can flash the 4.1.x ROM on top of the the 4.4.2 bootloader (presumably one could deselect the bootloader from the 4.1.x ROM if it was included - sorry I'm quite rusty at this, haven't used Odin in years), so that the phone may be running ICS or JB despite having a 4.4.2 encrypted (locked) bootloader?
The idea is being able to load Clockworkmod recovery and from it, the rooted 4.1.2 backup on my external sd card...
Sorry if it's been asked before and if I may be confused - Thing is, I haven't done this type of tweaking in 5 years
I could flash a stock 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com on top of a stock 4.4.2 ROM because the stock 4.1.1 ROM didn't contain a bootloader. I did this to use the menu method to network unlock the sgh-i317m; however, the phone cannot stay on a stock 4.1.1 ROM with a 4.4.2 bootloader because the phone cannot connect to a cellular network with this 4.1.1 ROM/4.4.2 bootloader combination. After I unlocked the phone, I either re-flashed a stock 4.4.2 ROM or a new custom ROM.
The bootloader on the Canadian Note 2 was never locked the way it was with some USA carriers.
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The bootloader on the Canadian Note 2 was never locked the way it was with some USA carriers.
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Are you saying the Koodo/Rogers.... 4.4.2 Note 2 bootloader is NOT locked on our phones, ergo, that I could downgrade to 4.1.1 including its bootloader successfully?! If so I'm set, I could purchase a used one on kijiji and simply reload my old Bell based ROM backup on it I simply look for a way to load my 5 year old Rooted ROM onto a newer version of the phone. I have on it apps that won't run on 4.4.2 that I sorely miss on my tablet (which runs 4.4.4)
The bootloader is not locked which allows for the installation of TWRP and cwm but it cannot be downgraded.
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The bootloader is not locked which allows for the installation of TWRP and cwm but it cannot be downgraded.
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In other words it does allow for installing the 4.1.1 ROM for unlocking the phone, but it can't can't actually be used with the 4.1.1 ROM... What if I simply reinstalled the 4.4.2 modem, wouldn't that work?
I now I'm asking quite a lot - but in my case if I haven't been able to find a used phone that hadn't been at some point 'upgraded' and consequently became shackled (I've been looking for over a year now) in which case I might as well mourn it and move on to a new phone and start the fight for freedom all over again Honestly, I've grown tired of having to fight for the basic right of ownership against the relentless push for slavery that is the general trend in technology, to force people away from freedom of using the software they prefer and force them into a system where they must follow the dictates of corporate giants so perfectly exemplified by the cell phone, computer and browser based service industry.
Like Frederick Douglass famously said "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never had and never will"... In other words if you want freedom and true control, you MUST FIGHT the providers and the manufacturers whose prime interest is to keep you enslaved
Installing the 4.4.2 modem will install but the stock 4.1.1 dialer doesn't work with a 4.4.2 modem and 4.4.2 bootloader from what I recall. It's been a long time since I had a note 2.