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.
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baseballfanz said:
chainfire's, regionlockaway is an app. Just install app and run it.
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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 there any way to unlock the sim on JB 4.1.2 without downgrading to 4.1.1? Thanks.
tsx2004 said:
Is there any way to unlock the sim on JB 4.1.2 without downgrading to 4.1.1? Thanks.
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Does it matter what version OS you are on? Just get a sim card from AT&T and plop it in. Course you'll need the code to unlock it...
I did it a couple Days ago.
Went back one baseband to the one before UVALL. Something K8? Did the menu trick and then back to UVALL.
The baseband are flashable from CM. Didn't have to revert to 4.1.1
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Call tmobile for an unlock code?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
If I will unlock then I will have to stay on UVAL? I can't upgrade from k8 modem to MD1 modem?
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jamalkhaffaf said:
Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
If I will unlock then I will have to stay on UVAL? I can't upgrade from k8 modem to MD1 modem?
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This is what I want to know as well.
My note 2 was unlock using the menu trick.
Now im trying to update to MD1 modem.
Will I lose my unlock? or is the unlock permanent?
Need answersss.
Traveling to Asia in 6 days.
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well I already updated to MD1.
Now i need some other sim card to test what I fear.
chineboy359 said:
This is what I want to know as well.
My note 2 was unlock using the menu trick.
Now im trying to update to MD1 modem.
Will I lose my unlock? or is the unlock permanent?
Need answersss.
Traveling to Asia in 6 days.
Edit:
well I already updated to MD1.
Now i need some other sim card to test what I fear.
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You messed up by upgrading!!! You lost your unlock and can't get it back!!!!!
Just kidding Once you unlock, you're unlocked for good. You can flash as many ROM's, kernels, or modems you want.
No need to fear, you're good to go :victory: Enjoy your trip!!
kozmo21 said:
You messed up by upgrading!!! You lost your unlock and can't get it back!!!!!
Just kidding Once you unlock, you're unlocked for good. You can flash as many ROM's, kernels, or modems you want.
No need to fear, you're good to go :victory: Enjoy your trip!!
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I saw your "you messed up..." only top half in my email. Then I freaked out for like 2 sec. then I came on xda and saw the full message.
Well the moment of truth will reveal itself when I pop in that international sim card. (otherwise I have to use my iphone....)
edit: I test with att on my previous firmware and it was unlocked so anyway I will just have to wait til I travel and see.
chineboy359 said:
I saw your "you messed up..." only top half in my email. Then I freaked out for like 2 sec. then I came on xda and saw the full message.
Well the moment of truth will reveal itself when I pop in that international sim card. (otherwise I have to use my iphone....)
edit: I test with att on my previous firmware and it was unlocked so anyway I will just have to wait til I travel and see.
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LOL :silly: Turned out better than I thought :victory:
If it worked before you flashed the new modem, it will work after... no worries!
Got the unlock code from tmobile! thanks.
All good here. thank you!
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Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
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Didnt know about MD1. Will check it out. Thanks.
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tsx2004 said:
Got the unlock code from tmobile! thanks.
All good here. thank you!
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Not so simple anymore. T-Mobile used to be very good about unlocking, but they recently changed their policy.
They require 18 months on the last contract before issuing a code. So you don't unlock and run, I suppose.
Personally, that's my signal to run.
Having been a loyal customer for over 13 years, and fulfilled half a dozen contracts despite unlocks, I'd appreciate a little trust.
But there is no loyalty in this world. So hack and root and run it is.
(I'll recoup the early termination fees in 3-4 months)
Hey guys... Looking for 2 answers...
Can the baseband of an M919 be downgraded?
If so, can you point me to a tutorial or Instructions?
It all depends. If you're still on the MDL bootloader you can Odin flash the MDL baseband. If you're already on the MK2 bootloader you can not go back.
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baseballfanz said:
It all depends. If you're still on the MDL bootloader you can Odin flash the MDL baseband. If you're already on the MK2 bootloader you can not go back.
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Already bought unlock codes from FastGSM... so, no need to downgrade now... But, for reference... How do I know which bootloader Im on? or how would one preserve an old bootloader if updating a ROM
You will get the new bootloader if you a) took the OTA update or b) update via kies or c) Odin flashed the whole 4.3 firmware.
In Settings/More/About device, look at your baseband. The last 3 digit should be MDL or MK2.
That's your modem.
Bootloader you need to go into Download mode I believed.
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RBThompsonV said:
Already bought unlock codes from FastGSM... so, no need to downgrade now... But, for reference... How do I know which bootloader Im on? or how would one preserve an old bootloader if updating a ROM
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To be honest, I've found the best thing to do is not jump on the band-wagon and flash an update until you research what the Devs suggest before flashing away. It has saved me a ton of grief and aggravation. They know these updates in and out. For instance, they were warning people to hold off on the MDL to MK2 because of the bootloader and KNOX issue but people didn't research and now some are having problems and it is too late, you can't go back. If you did the OTA update or through Kies you are stuck with MK2 and KNOX. For most people it's no big deal, but if you enjoy modding your phone it can be a pain in the rear.
grncherry said:
To be honest, I've found the best thing to do is not jump on the band-wagon and flash an update until you research what the Devs suggest before flashing away. It has saved me a ton of grief and aggravation. They know these updates in and out. For instance, they were warning people to hold off on the MDL to MK2 because of the bootloader and KNOX issue but people didn't research and now some are having problems and it is too late, you can't go back. If you did the OTA update or through Kies you are stuck with MK2 and KNOX. For most people it's no big deal, but if you enjoy modding your phone it can be a pain in the rear.
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Picked it up with the MK2... was trying to do a SIM UNLOCK without paying $30US (The IMEI unlock is $30, the USB/software unlock is $15... and the debug unlock is free...but it looks like the debug is done away with in MK2)...
Should have probably mentioned, this is a Metro PCS flashed with TMo rom (did that to try to get the debug menu to work correctly as there has been some luck with it)... Anyway, now the fun part of getting back to MPCS...
On a side note... you guys know about the Re-Partition flag in Odin? You guys here in XDA make it sound as if its a good way to brick a phone... in the MPCS forum (on a dif. site)... has that mark checked when flashing back to the MPCS rom (stock) from a TMo rom... any ideas?
RBThompsonV said:
Picked it up with the MK2... was trying to do a SIM UNLOCK without paying $30US (The IMEI unlock is $30, the USB/software unlock is $15... and the debug unlock is free...but it looks like the debug is done away with in MK2)...
Should have probably mentioned, this is a Metro PCS flashed with TMo rom (did that to try to get the debug menu to work correctly as there has been some luck with it)... Anyway, now the fun part of getting back to MPCS...
On a side note... you guys know about the Re-Partition flag in Odin? You guys here in XDA make it sound as if its a good way to brick a phone... in the MPCS forum (on a dif. site)... has that mark checked when flashing back to the MPCS rom (stock) from a TMo rom... any ideas?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2492557
Don't know if you can gain any info from here, I didn't read through the thread. Hope something there helps you. By the way you are permanently unlocked so no worries there
RBThompsonV said:
Picked it up with the MK2... was trying to do a SIM UNLOCK without paying $30US (The IMEI unlock is $30, the USB/software unlock is $15... and the debug unlock is free...but it looks like the debug is done away with in MK2)...
Should have probably mentioned, this is a Metro PCS flashed with TMo rom (did that to try to get the debug menu to work correctly as there has been some luck with it)... Anyway, now the fun part of getting back to MPCS...
On a side note... you guys know about the Re-Partition flag in Odin? You guys here in XDA make it sound as if its a good way to brick a phone... in the MPCS forum (on a dif. site)... has that mark checked when flashing back to the MPCS rom (stock) from a TMo rom... any ideas?
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If your phone is rooted just use RegionLockAway app.
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baseballfanz said:
If your phone is rooted just use RegionLockAway app.
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I tried, it didnt work.
RBThompsonV said:
I tried, it didnt work.
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Is your phone rooted? Peoples here saying it work fir their metro pcs phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381821
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baseballfanz said:
Is your phone rooted? Peoples here saying it work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381821
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Is the phone paid for in full?
If so the carrier that sold it to you HAS to give you the unlock code.
baseballfanz said:
Is your phone rooted? Peoples here saying it work fir their metro pcs phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381821
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oh, hell... you know what... I think I didnt root the TMo rom after flashing from Metro...
HA!!! I think that was the issue
Skipjacks said:
Is the phone paid for in full?
If so the carrier that sold it to you HAS to give you the unlock code.
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Yeah, try having that conversation with AT&T...
I´ve followed several different threads, stating to use *#0011# and other variants, but none of them are currently working.
I´ve tried using *#0011#, Menu, Back, Menu, 1 and it just stays there. And trying to use *#27663368378# does nothing whatsoever. I´m really stumped and I´m currently back in Colombia so I need to be able to use this phone ASAP!!!
The phone IS rooted, but it has a stock ROM and I´m running 4.3.
Please help!
Have you tried RegionLockAway app? Outside of that you could try buying a code online.
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Have you tried RegionLockAway app? Outside of that you could try buying a code online.
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I have never heard of it. I will try that for sure.
The thing with the online code is that my CC has no money because I withdrew everything since I won´t be needing to use it at all since I won´t be going back to the US.
PwnYourFace said:
I´ve followed several different threads, stating to use *#0011# and other variants, but none of them are currently working.
I´ve tried using *#0011#, Menu, Back, Menu, 1 and it just stays there. And trying to use *#27663368378# does nothing whatsoever. I´m really stumped and I´m currently back in Colombia so I need to be able to use this phone ASAP!!!
The phone IS rooted, but it has a stock ROM and I´m running 4.3.
Please help!
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So, that didn't work. It still requires an online code and unfortunately I'm still unable to get a way to pay online for a code. Any help would be awesome!!!
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PwnYourFace said:
So, that didn't work. It still requires an online code and unfortunately I'm still unable to get a way to pay online for a code. Any help would be awesome!!!
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Most areas have private phone centers that can usually unlock phones for you.
PwnYourFace said:
So, that didn't work. It still requires an online code and unfortunately I'm still unable to get a way to pay online for a code. Any help would be awesome!!!
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Are you on MDL or MK2 bootloader?
If you're still on MDL bl, Odin back to MDL firmware, root abd run Region LockAway.
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baseballfanz said:
Are you on MDL or MK2 bootloader?
If you're still on MDL bl, Odin back to MDL firmware, root abd run Region LockAway.
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I'm on MK2.
How can I get back onto 4.2.2? Can I odin flash it?
grncherry said:
Most areas have private phone centers that can usually unlock phones for you.
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I looked around everywhere and right now what I'm being told is that I need to downgrade to 4.2.2
Any help with that?
PwnYourFace said:
I looked around everywhere and right now what I'm being told is that I need to downgrade to 4.2.2
Any help with that?
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If your phone came with 4.3 already installed from T-Mobile or you took the official ota then you are out of luck as far as downgrading is concerned. Are yu any of tthose? if so, you will have to buy an unlock code from an online unlocker like FastGSM
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If your phone came with 4.3 already installed from T-Mobile or you took the official ota then you are out of luck as far as downgrading is concerned. Are yu any of tthose? if so, you will have to buy an unlock code from an online unlocker like FastGSM
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Long story short, I did the OTA, it didn't work, so I had to Odin flash 4.3 from samsung updates and then root it. Am I in luck?!?!
PwnYourFace said:
Long story short, I did the OTA, it didn't work, so I had to Odin flash 4.3 from samsung updates and then root it. Am I in luck?!?!
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Nope, your goose is cooked, sorry.
grncherry said:
Nope, your goose is cooked, sorry.
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****.....
HOW TO SIM UNLOCK THE SGH-M919, no unlock code necessary.
This thread is for all of you that have tried this method and have failed: How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works) - Updated: 7/2/13
EDIT: I'm sorry to say that after testing this method out on a replacement s4 running stock 4.3 with the MK2 bootloader, this method DOES NOT WORK ON 4.3 OTA OR MK2 BOOTLOADER
The previous method worked on Samsung devices running the old firmware and was patched by T-Mobile and Samsung in the M919UVUAMDL release. Many new (purchased in the last few months) devices have been known to have this release pre-installed.
This is not my work, it is chainfire's genius. You must, at the very least, go and give him the "Thanks". If you can, donate a beer.
His app "RegionLockAway" was intended to de-regionlock devices that Samsung had marketed as "unlocked" (i9505, N9005, etc).
However, a common side-effect for other carrier-branded variants was that it unlocked their devices as well. I tried it and it worked on my SGH-M919 that I bought from T-Mobile.
TO UNLOCK THE M919,
1. Make sure that you are on the completely stock touchwiz setup that came with the phone (bootloader, kernel, and stock touchwiz rom). You can restore via kies/odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628. Again, thank the developer if you used it.
2. Install RegionLockAway Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
3. Thank the developer, even if it doesn't work.
4. Run the RegionLockAway app and click "Region Unlock"
5. Follow all onscreen instructions carefully.
6. Reboot and test it out with preferably a non-North American SIM. This ensures that not only is it unlocked, but also region unlocked. If it asks you for a code, it failed.
As a standard disclaimer:
If you bricked it, it's your fault. I tried it on my own and it worked for me.
As always, I highly recommend donating to the developers who helped you.
First time first! Thanks for this info. I themed chain fire as well
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DigitalHeretic said:
First time first! Thanks for this info. I thanked Chainfire as well
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region unlock and sim unlock aren't the same as far as I know.
You can use sims outside of your region (country) but you can't slap an at&t sim card in there and use it.
HTCMDA said:
region unlock and sim unlock aren't the same as far as I know.
You can use sims outside of your region (country) but you can't slap an at&t sim card in there and use it.
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No they are not BUT they're closely related that doing one usually result in the other. RegionLockAway will SIM unlock when use correctly. I used it a few months ago to SIM unlock my GS4. After it was done I put in an AT&T SIM and made a few calls plus try a few websites.
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Like I said, SIM unlock is usually a side effect of Region-unlocking.
BTW: @baseballfanz Sugarland, TX is a nice place to live. (The astros still suck).
superbowlmania said:
BTW: @baseballfanz Sugarland, TX is a nice place to live. (The astros still suck).
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Haha can't argue with you there.
There's some talks about Nolan Ryan joining the Astros in some capacity soon. Hopefully he can get them in the right directions.
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superbowlmania said:
Like I said, SIM unlock is usually a side effect of Region-unlocking.
BTW: @baseballfanz Sugarland, TX is a nice place to live. (The astros still suck).
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Was you rooted when tried the program? I tried it and it said that wasn't able to gain root access and bumped me to homescreen... I am not rooted and on Stock 4.3.3
villeban said:
Was you rooted when tried the program? I tried it and it said that wasn't able to gain root access and bumped me to homescreen... I am not rooted and on Stock 4.3.3
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Yes you need root for the app to work.
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HTCMDA said:
region unlock and sim unlock aren't the same as far as I know.
You can use sims outside of your region (country) but you can't slap an at&t sim card in there and use it.
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T-Mo gave me an "Unlock code" and it was from Sammy, and it would not work. After 3 tries, each with a different code, it still would not work, so I gave up.
Today using chainfire's app, it works, and I insert an At&T sim card, and it doesn't ask for the code anymore! it's UNLOCKED, and it recieves a signal and connects to the internet via my wireless router. All's good and after placing my T-Mo sim back in, it's all good!
All the connections still like it used to be.
Awesome!
I just called tmobile they provide me with unlock code.
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epsix said:
I just called tmobile they provide me with unlock code.
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Why go off topic with this kind of post?
Anyways... This has worked for mee at least for 3 devices I have used it, S4 and S3.
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didnt work for me,.... looks like ill have to pay for one. Any recommendations?
osugsxr said:
didnt work for me,.... looks like ill have to pay for one. Any recommendations?
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This method worked and my m919 is working on att! =D Is this a permanent solution?
osugsxr said:
didnt work for me,.... looks like ill have to pay for one. Any recommendations?
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A little more info would help. "It didn't work for me" doesn't tell us much. Why didn't it work? Any reason given? Firmware, rooted non rooted?
Faint333 said:
This method worked and my m919 is working on att! =D Is this a permanent solution?
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Yes should be permanent.
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baseballfanz said:
A little more info would help. "It didn't work for me" doesn't tell us much. Why didn't it work? Any reason given? Firmware, rooted non rooted?
Yes should be permanent.
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4.3
baseband: mk2
build: jss15j.m919uvuemk2
rooted
try a different version?
I unlocked my SGH-I337 using a similar method, only I flashed an older modem that has the service menu unlocked. Is that method possible on this phone also?
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I had updated to the 4.3 firmware before unlocking and T-Mobile's unlock code didn't work on my phone. This was my only recourse and it worked. Thanks, OP!
davebegue said:
Howdy _ i was thinking about trying this method for an sgh-m919 so I could use it on AT&T? Any thoughts or suggestions please. Do you think I would need a t mobile sim card to do the unlocking process?
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You do not need a T-Mobile sim card but the phone must be rooted.
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Worked well today, just tried it. Thank you
Is it absolutely necessary to be on stock firmware? I gave it a try running VirginRom and it seems to have worked, but I don't have a sim from another carrier to test with.
I have a Tmobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919, I have tried every rooting method I can fine and so far all I have done is made a brick, I need this phone working asap, and rooted so I can go onto Crickets service
PLEASE HELP
I can root Sprint, but when it comes to Tmobile apparently I'm an idiot
wolfen1086 said:
I have a Tmobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919, I have tried every rooting method I can fine and so far all I have done is made a brick, I need this phone working asap, and rooted so I can go onto Crickets service
PLEASE HELP
I can root Sprint, but when it comes to Tmobile apparently I'm an idiot
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This the method I used for rooting when I had 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611175
Check my signature for a link to how I rooted with 4.4.2
Depending on the version of Android you have on that phone, it will trip the Knox flag. Which won't affect the performance of the phone, but will indicate you messed with your phone. There may be other rooting methods that work, but this one worked for me.
BTW, I found that method by using Search on this forum and Google.
Rob
wolfen1086 said:
I have a Tmobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919, I have tried every rooting method I can fine and so far all I have done is made a brick, I need this phone working asap, and rooted so I can go onto Crickets service
PLEASE HELP
I can root Sprint, but when it comes to Tmobile apparently I'm an idiot
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The safe root method is how i rooted with 4.3 but it is my understanding that you need your phone to be unlocked to use a different carrier. Unlocked and rooted are 2 different things.
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Unlocked sop I can use whatever carrier I want.
Rooted Because I want control over my pohone and not somebody else saying what I can and cant do with it.
I can get it to bot in cwm recovery but thats all it won't rot the rom so I can see it its rooted or not. I followed eth entire instructions provided and used oden like it said to and all I suceded in doing was makeing a damn brick out of a phone I got to have running tomorrow morning
rlichtefeld said:
This the method I used for rooting when I had 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611175
Check my signature for a link to how I rooted with 4.4.2
Depending on the version of Android you have on that phone, it will trip the Knox flag. Which won't affect the performance of the phone, but will indicate you messed with your phone. There may be other rooting methods that work, but this one worked for me.
BTW, I found that method by using Search on this forum and Google.
Rob
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Problem is I'm with Tmobile, my phone is a SGH-M919
wolfen1086 said:
Unlocked sop I can use whatever carrier I want.
Rooted Because I want control over my pohone and not somebody else saying what I can and cant do with it.
I can get it to bot in cwm recovery but thats all it won't rot the rom so I can see it its rooted or not. I followed eth entire instructions provided and used oden like it said to and all I suceded in doing was makeing a damn brick out of a phone I got to have running tomorrow morning
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If you can get into Download mode (Power Off, then Volume Down+Power Button), then you'll need to download the Stock Rom and transfer it to your phone via ODIN. Do you know if you were 4.2, 4.3, or 4.42 before you bricked it? You can download the images from Sammobile.com
Rob
rlichtefeld said:
If you can get into Download mode (Power Off, then Volume Down+Power Button), then you'll need to download the Stock Rom and transfer it to your phone via ODIN. Do you know if you were 4.2, 4.3, or 4.42 before you bricked it? You can download the images from Sammobile.com
Rob
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Yes I do I was 4.3
going to Samsung now to try to get the stock rom and start over, the only thing I have not tried yet is CF autoroot, if that don't work I guess its back on t mobile with their payment lies
wolfen1086 said:
Yes I do I was 4.3
going to Samsung now to try to get the stock rom and start over, the only thing I have not tried yet is CF autoroot, if that don't work I guess its back on t mobile with their payment lies
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If you have access to ClockWork Mod Recovery, wipte the cache and dalvik and see if that lets it boot.
If not, just download a rom, any rom from the dev section that you want to try and put it on a micro SD card. Put the SD card in your phone.
Do a full wipe (data, system, cache, dalvik) in recovery and flash the downlaoded ROM file. Your phone should boot right up.
You'll want a TouchWiz based rom if you still need to perform the SIM unlock proceedure so you can use it on the Cricket network. But once step at a time here...
wolfen1086 said:
Unlocked sop I can use whatever carrier I want.
Rooted Because I want control over my pohone and not somebody else saying what I can and cant do with it.
I can get it to bot in cwm recovery but thats all it won't rot the rom so I can see it its rooted or not. I followed eth entire instructions provided and used oden like it said to and all I suceded in doing was makeing a damn brick out of a phone I got to have running tomorrow morning
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Ok. You didn't mention your phone was unlocked in the OP.
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wolfen1086 said:
Problem is I'm with Tmobile, my phone is a SGH-M919
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If you look at my signature, you'll see that I've got a SGH-M919 also and I'm on T-Mobile with a phone purchased from T-Mobile.
I've provided links that worked for me.
Rob
Kriptik210 said:
Ok. You didn't mention your phone was unlocked in the OP.
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Thats cause it wasn;t rooted before, hopefully it is now, cause my wife just went to Cricket to see if she can get her Iphone and mine on their network
I finally got the phone rooted but I screwed it up so bad I had to install a different rom to make it work, so not I'm roted and running wicked rom .Next I installed, updated and ran region away, it said it didn;t know if it worked or not, but I was told that it does unlock so hopefully it did.
I havea different S4 here ( SGHM919) that I'm gonna try the cf auto root on when the battery is fully charged, cause both my sons have S4's and they want to keep the rom they have now just be unlocked
If you were looking at cwm recovery then you most likely have root.
Pp.
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PanchoPlanet said:
If you were looking at cwm recovery then you most likely have root.
Pp.
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And if you don't you can easily get root with CWMrecovery
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
wolfen1086 said:
Thats cause it wasn;t rooted before, hopefully it is now, cause my wife just went to Cricket to see if she can get her Iphone and mine on their network
I finally got the phone rooted but I screwed it up so bad I had to install a different rom to make it work, so not I'm roted and running wicked rom .Next I installed, updated and ran region away, it said it didn;t know if it worked or not, but I was told that it does unlock so hopefully it did.
I havea different S4 here ( SGHM919) that I'm gonna try the cf auto root on when the battery is fully charged, cause both my sons have S4's and they want to keep the rom they have now just be unlocked
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When I used Region away it says somewhere that it doesn't unlock your phone to where you can use other carriers. So you might want to find out lol
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Google is your friend.
Pp.
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Thank you gentlemen, my phone is working again, rooted, currently running wicked rom, all the other phones are rooted with the stock roms for the kiddies unless they want to have a better rom
Region away works perfectly on mine even though it says it doesn't know if it did.
I was going to use triangle away, but it says something about bricking my phone and I really don't give a damn about the counter so ........
PanchoPlanet, Google is NOT my friend when it comes to phones XDA id my friend when it comes to phones
Now to go look for the stock memo pad that comes with the S4, I like that one best its simple and works
I too prefer Memo Pad, it's quick and simple, my reference to Google was that its quicker than the XDA search and more accurate. Good to hear your back on track.
Pp.
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wolfen1086 said:
Thank you gentlemen, my phone is working again, rooted, currently running wicked rom, all the other phones are rooted with the stock roms for the kiddies unless they want to have a better rom
Region away works perfectly on mine even though it says it doesn't know if it did.
I was going to use triangle away, but it says something about bricking my phone and I really don't give a damn about the counter so ........
PanchoPlanet, Google is NOT my friend when it comes to phones XDA id my friend when it comes to phones
Now to go look for the stock memo pad that comes with the S4, I like that one best its simple and works
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If Google is not your friend, then maybe his big brother may be - Google Advanced Search:
https://www.google.com/advanced_search
where you can seach specific sites, specific words or phrases.
Rob
I found Smemo on line, took a while since I'm on oxycodone for pain due to a hernia operateing, but I got it, placed it in eth rom and reflashed it
Now I'd love to find a theme for Wicked V10 that would change teh color of the phone dialpad, I HATE white dialers, makes me remember when I was a kid back in teh 60' when my mom had nothing but white so she could see if it was clean, and sanitized, degermed, and all that, ( yes I was an outside type, and brought it all inside )
Oh and all I can say guys, is thanks for trying to help me I WILL figure it out for the firmware and hardware and software that I have, experimenting with a phone that I totally bricked today, gotta re-instal the entire os on it, so I'm gonna experiment with various versions of the SGH-M919 software, if I find out what works on what I'll post it for you guys to check and make sure I did right