Hello i am having an issue with UNLOCKING my optmius 2x from fido. i just bought it and decided to unlock it, so i went out and found the most well know site i could to buy a code and made SURE everything matched up and it all did and still DOES Now my problem is as follows-
I entered the nck code first the phone quickley rebooted and i threw a new rogers sim into the phone but i got no bars and the phone told me there was not network then switched to no sim.
Then i put a bell sim card into the phone with the same response nothing.. so i went and put the rest of the codes into the phone and they all gave me network unlock request unsuccessful and same with the nck one now as well.. and i do not know if it said that it work the first time as it was just a quick flash
Now i have been geting help from people down in the optmius 2x section of the fourms they told me i should revert to stock 2.2 and i did with the SAME RESULTS! i also tryed an ics rom and i could not even get to the sim screen.
Can any one help me on this problem? i am looking to use my phone and i am not able to at this time
The phone is now rooted and runing ics
let me know how i can fix this
Thanks in advance!
So over 300 people have never seen this before anyone one know of a way to see if the phone is unlocked WITH OUT putting in a diff sim card like a terminal command or somthing? also is there another way of unlocking the phone via softweare?
also here is a video of the problem http://www.veoh.com/watch/v33213769CCkKgRTz
hey guys
so i got the unlock code from tmobile to unlock my galaxy s2 i got cyangon mod on it i tried to insert different sim card and restarted the phone but it wont show that i need to put the unlock number is there another official way to do it. please coz im travelling next week and need my phone
thank you
moatho said:
hey guys
so i got the unlock code from tmobile to unlock my galaxy s2 i got cyangon mod on it i tried to insert different sim card and restarted the phone but it wont show that i need to put the unlock number is there another official way to do it. please coz im travelling next week and need my phone
thank you
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Did you insert a non-Tmobile sim card?
From my experience when there is no prompt after you enter another company's sim that usually means that the phone is carrier locked or it is already unlocked.
Google Samsung unlock methods, I know that there is a code *#7....etc into the dial pad and it brings up the prompt, a Samsung representative walked me through it before, but I forgot.
If you call them they can help you, just be prepared to be on hold forever.
Also try posting this in a Galaxy S 2 forum, maybe people have ways around it. This a S3 forum
ipaq_101 said:
Did you insert a non-Tmobile sim card?
From my experience when there is no prompt after you enter another company's sim that usually means that the phone is carrier locked or it is already unlocked.
Google Samsung unlock methods, I know that there is a code *#7....etc into the dial pad and it brings up the prompt, a Samsung representative walked me through it before, but I forgot.
If you call them they can help you, just be prepared to be on hold forever.
Also try posting this in a Galaxy S 2 forum, maybe people have ways around it. This a S3 forum
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do u remember the code that u entered plz that would be helpful
you have to be on a stock based rom... the prompt for code will not come up on cynagen. flash back to a stock rom insert sim..unlock phone then go back to cyangen
once you put in sim reboot the phone and prompt will come up...when on stock based rom
Try #011*enter your code#
Not sure if it would work or not, but I always tried this on stock roms, not rooted ones.
I have a SaskTel Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M, baseband version I747MVLLE8) that is locked, and I want to unlock it. But when I insert a foreign SIM (from AT&T) I get no prompt for an unlock code. Instead it just says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only." I've contacted several of the online unlock code suppliers and they say without this prompt I can't unlock the phone. I've also tried to enter variations of the *7465625* code, but they do nothing at all. SaskTel says they don't provide unlock code. This despite the fact that I purchased the phone outright, and have no contract with them. Am I totally hooped, or is there some way I can get this phone unlocked?
ddice said:
I have a SaskTel Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M, baseband version I747MVLLE8) that is locked, and I want to unlock it. But when I insert a foreign SIM (from AT&T) I get no prompt for an unlock code. Instead it just says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only." I've contacted several of the online unlock code suppliers and they say without this prompt I can't unlock the phone. I've also tried to enter variations of the *7465625* code, but they do nothing at all. SaskTel says they don't provide unlock code. This despite the fact that I purchased the phone outright, and have no contract with them. Am I totally hooped, or is there some way I can get this phone unlocked?
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try another SIM, maybe the one you're using is borked.
Try this
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
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cue_32 said:
Try this
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
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I've already tried that, the phone doesn't respond to this keystroke sequence.
dLo GSR said:
try another SIM, maybe the one you're using is borked.
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Possible, but I doubt it, since it works just fine in another phone. In any case I don't have another one to try.
Misread
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
lamsik said:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
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That and probably every variation of it I can think of! I am wondering though, is this code internal only to the phone, or does it go to the cellular network? When I do type it, it does nothing, though if I send it I get an "Invalid USSD" message returned from the network.
lamsik said:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
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this code doesn't work on the LTE variants of the SGS3. most of the multi-stage codes (####*###) don't work, you just end up with an error.
Correct as stated. Additionally, if you have a foreign micro sim, and you are not on a stock ROM, the unlock screen prompt will not show. I was running AOKP, and could not get the prompt to show, so I flashed back to stock, unlocked phone, then flashed back to AOKP, bc TW sucks!
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Gerbowski said:
Correct as stated. Additionally, if you have a foreign micro sim, and you are not on a stock ROM, the unlock screen prompt will not show. I was running AOKP, and could not get the prompt to show, so I flashed back to stock, unlocked phone, then flashed back to AOKP, bc TW sucks!
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This is what I was starting to suspect. Can you refer me to a good, really clear step by step procedure to do this? I've never done this with a phone, and since I live in a small town, I doubt I can find anyone to help me here. So a step by step would be nice. Thanks.
ddice said:
This is what I was starting to suspect. Can you refer me to a good, really clear step by step procedure to do this? I've never done this with a phone, and since I live in a small town, I doubt I can find anyone to help me here. So a step by step would be nice. Thanks.
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are you on a stock ROM?
i have a i747M and unlocked it with the at&t micro sim, so i know it works,
did u cut ur at&t sim down to size ? maybe u did it wrong and it wont recognize, or ur sim slot is ****ed up ....
ur best bet right now is to try another micro sim
Ok, I've now got my phone rooted. Can someone suggest how I can get the ROM set so that it will allow me to enter the unlock code when I insert a foreign SIM.
There's a 3rd potential method that hasn't been mentioned on here that we see working for most Samsung handsets. In fact, for some Samsung handsets (usually older ones) it is the only unlocking method that will work.
It is:
1. Turn on the phone with a non accepted or accepted SIM card inserted
2. Type #0111*CODE# replacing CODE with your network unlock code
However, if your service provider lock is active, then you'll need to use the code #0133*CODE# instead.
All unlocking methods (once you have the unlock code) are available here: http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/samsung-instructions.asp
Hope that helps.
Did you manage to unlock?
I'm facing the exact same issue. My S3 doesn't show the network unlock prompt when I insert a foreign SIM. Mine is locked to AT&T. It's also SGH-I747 model
You could try and unlock your phone as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
Then try the SIM card after the phone is unlocked.
Oh, I believe this only works on Stock ROMS.
Tybalt said:
You could try and unlock your phone as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
Then try the SIM card after the phone is unlocked.
Oh, I believe this only works on Stock ROMS.
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Follow the link Tybalt quoted, you will unlock your phone and the sim won't ask for an unlock code because well, it's unlocked.... Follow the instructions, you need to be on JB 4.11 for this to work, some have had success on custom roms but not many....you don't need to root to do this and make sure when you see the success code you have 40 at the end not 30... i did this a couple times... 30 I think basically means you have locked it again ... and in the instructions when it says wait 30 or 60 seconds... you really do have to wait.. don't be impatient....it's a huge thread with many many successes.....
Samsung Galaxy S3
I have the same issue but I have a sgh-i747 Samsung galaxy S3 i brought it to koodo and was told it was a compatible phone with the company when unlocked. The problem/question i have is When i insert my new simcard the screen will not display any prompt to input a unlock code. It just says emergency calls only or unregistered sim. I inserted my sim card into another s3 same model, software versions, different provider, and the phone asked for the unlock code right when powered on. So i tried and flashed a new firmware but its doing the same thing.
I called koodo and they gave me instructions to create a new apn of Koodo SP it did not make my phone prompt me for an unlock code.
When i send an email to any website about unlocking my phone they advice me not to purchase there product if my phones not prompting me for a unlock code that will it more then likely not work.
I've seen methods online of using these to input an unlock code "#0111*UNLOCKCODE#" or "#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#" but when i tell the unlock website this information this still tell me not to purchase there product and i mean many numerous websites. I do not want to buy an unlock code only to try to input it with these methods and have it not work. Which i highly dought it would because the normal 7465625 command doesnt work either.
I also tried this factory unlock and it did nothing
PLEASE HELP!?!?
mobileunlocked said:
There's a 3rd potential method that hasn't been mentioned on here that we see working for most Samsung handsets. In fact, for some Samsung handsets (usually older ones) it is the only unlocking method that will work.
It is:
1. Turn on the phone with a non accepted or accepted SIM card inserted
2. Type #0111*CODE# replacing CODE with your network unlock code[/URL]
Hope that helps.
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Thank you so much for this!
Whenever I typed any variation of the #7465625 code I would get the "emergency calls only" message. #0111*CODE# did the trick!
The provider didn't even know this, the best they could come up with after numerous calls to their hotline is that the phone was broken and/or that the SIM card was badly inserted, thus I should mail them the phone to the other side of the country for unlocking. Would they even have known how to do it over there?
My grandma says thanks!
Not trying to sound noobish but need assistance on this Unlock Method that was posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982&page=1
Using the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i747 version, the method worked however here is the dilemma.
I pre-emptively ordered an unlock code from an unlocking site. However, I stumbled across the above thread this morning and performed the procedure which worked and switched over to T-Mobile Prepaid. Given I heard T-Mobile is "re-farming" their network now, I am getting EDGE speeds. I've tried several different APN settings I've found online however it does not assist at all, when I run SpeedTest it comes up with an almost 500ping with .10mbs down and .10mbs up.
I'm looking to revert the procedure, which I went through the "common sense" method of going back in and doing the procedure to cut the "lock" back "on" however when rebooting the device still picks up the T-Mobile SIM and goes right back to their network, preventing me from accessing the Network Code Screen because I would like to go ahead and enter the unlock code I paid for just to have things done the "legit" method.
Things I've noticed on other forums about this method used. After doing so when you have no sim installed it will come up with a no sim card installed alert however I'm showing full bars even when a sim card is not installed.
One thing I have not tried was to reinstall my StraightTalk sim then performing the procedure to see if that will kick it back, will try later this evening and update this thread to show results.
Please help?
Running AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i747
Rooted/Custom Rom, Model now shows it is an SGH-T999(Even though the Hardware is actually i747)
Android Version 4.1.1
BB Version i747UCLH9
Build# FreeGS3_R7.1_Resurrection
Ok ill try and be brief regarding the issue im having...i bought a t mobile m8 off CL. Took it home unlocked the bootloader, rooted, and flashed viper rom. it wasnt until after I had done all this that I noticed the phone is actually s-off. Amyways, i got the phone for my wife to use on her metro pcs account. I found a site online and ordered the unlock code for it and received it 10 min later. I proceeded to put her metro sim in the phone expecting to be prompted to enter the unlock code but I never got the prompt. After that I spent the next 24 hours on the internet tryin to figure out wut to do. I wasn't sure if that meant that the phone is already unlocked or not and dont really know how to check that. I do know that when i put the metro sim in and set the proper apn i can't even get calls and text's to work. I get not signal of any kind, nothin. Nothing i tried produced any results. At this point I have gone back to bone stock kit kat, no root, and bootloader relocked. That didnt accomplish anything either. So basically Im wondering if anyone knows why Im not being prompted for the unlock code, if there is a way to check if the phone is unlocked other than putting a different sim in since we only have the metro one, and how to I get this phone activated and recognized on metro since I know ive put in the correct apn.
I tried to be brief but failed miserably. Any help at all would be phenomenal. Thank u!!