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[Q] help with carrier unlocking Note 2

hey guys, this is my first post on xda. Ive owned almost every galaxy phone in the series since the S2 and every time i have any questions, i refer to your site to search for an answer. i have found my solution every single time until now. i have tried searching left and right and feel like i have been so close to solving my problem then i find a new problem. heres my situation.
i have a note 2 from US cellular in the US which is CDMA. im traveling to Paris (currently in paris now) and i bought a new Note 2 that runs on GSM. now my problem is that the phone is carrier locked to a korean phone company. I posted this in the ATT section because i could not find a section for my phone model and many of my close solutions referred to using ATT firmwares so i felt this was the closest section.
my phone info:
Galaxy note 2
model: SHV-E250S
Android version: 4.1.2
Device status: normal (unrooted) (i have my US cellular note 2 rooted through one button method and can probably do that to this phone as well if needed, so if you have a solution that contains root access please know i can still go that route!)
so to carrier unlock this phone i read about this easy method:
Step 1: On your Galaxy Note II, launch the phone app and press these keys:
*#197328640#
Step 2: From the Main Menu, navigate to [1] UMTS > [1]Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options.
Step 3: In the Options screen, choose [3] Perso SHA256 OFF. Wait for 30 seconds after making this selection.
Step 4: Go back one step by pressing the menu key, and then back once. You should now again be in [6] Network Lock
Step 5: Here, now choose [4]NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ. Wait for one minute after making the choice.
Step 6: After a minute has passed, reboot your Galaxy Note II.
but my problem is that when i enter that first code i get this message: "connection problem or invalid MMI code."
so i searched how to resolve that. i found some threads saying that i need to downgrade my firmware to 4.1.1 because 4.1.2 blocks this on some phones. so i looked into downgrading my firmware. Went to samsung-updates and entered my device model and they only had 4.1.2 firmwares. i didnt try an ATT firmware because im not confident it will work so if i can get assurance that it will ill try that route.
from there i also googled my model and firmware 4.1.1 and found nothing.
somewhere in all this i also was told to change my csc as well. I tried doing that with the code provided online and received the same error message. i would like to change the csc so it runs on UK csc as well.
sorry if anything is confusing, im not a huge tech guy when it comes to phones, but i try. I dont know how to flash roms or anything, only reason i ever rooted a phone was to use free tethering.
in conclusion, i just simply want to carrier unlock this korean note 2.
any help is appreciated as i would like to get a phone plan here in france asap but i want to make sure this phone is going to work. I dont even know how to check if its carrier unlocked after i do succeed in this. i have access to a tmobile sim card if needed to check.
thanks in advance and thanks to everyone who has helped others on this site. i have used your expertise many times in the last few years and now finally i can say thanks for the great information!

[Q] AT&T provided SIM unlock code not working - KNOX issue?

I am selling my SGH-i317, but am unable to SIM unlock the phone with the unlock code that AT&T provided for the IMEI.
When pop in a T-Mobile SIM, the phone asks me for an unlock code. But it refuses to accept the code with message: "Network unlock request unsuccessful".
What could be causing this?
Here's a history of my phone:
1. I have used it with a custom ROM, so the KNOX counter is tripped.
2. I was on a rooted UCUBMK6 ROM with TWRP recovery.
3. I used Triangle Away and unrooted.
4. I then used Odin to flash back to UCALJ2 with Stock Recovery (unrooted), using this tar file: KIES_HOME_I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_215287_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
5. This gave me stock recovery and stock ROM. KNOX still tripped, custom ROM counter=1
6. I then used Odin to flash the UCUCNE5-Stock-No recovery. I assumed that the stock recovery from the UCALJ2 ROM would work as a "match" (?).
7. Device now reports baseband version I317UCUCNE5, build number KOT49H.I317UCUCNE5. Kernel 3.0.31-1728680. KNOX still tripped, Custom ROM counter=1.
But the unlock is a no-go. What gives??

Have you tried the before method?
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/
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ShrekOpher said:
Have you tried the before method?
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/
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No..thanks for the tip. My menu doesn't show that option, probably removed in later ROM versions. But I found this YouTube video that suggests flashing back to an older modem, then following that method, then flashing back. Worth a try...will give that a go.

This helped me unlock my device....
amfractal said:
It was probably mine. I had the same issue and I got my code from cellunlocker.net.
I was on SlimRom and it was not working. I finally went back to the official rom for one final try and it worked.
This is what I did. I'm not sure if just trying the unlock code would've worked but I did follow these steps (it's a bit weird since you don't actually change anything, maybe it forces the phone to refresh something.)
Just make sure you are on official ROM or it won't work (I tried only the code with the SlimROM and it did not work).
After unlocking I went back to SlimRom and then CM and it was always unlocked.
1. Make sure that the phone PROMPTS for the code with a NON accepted sim card and that your IMEI is correct by dialing *#06#
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options
d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided to you
i. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!
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dubluv1 said:
This method worked for me.
FYI- my situation (maybe it'll help others): I bought a T-Mobile prepaid SIM card for my spare GS3 just to see if it would work. I contacted AT&T and they provided me a SIM unlock code (took about 2 days). However, it did not work! 5 days later, and they still haven't figured it out! I decided to take matters into my own hands. After many many hours of research and trying all sorts of methods I believe whats happening its that people are trying the dial pad method and setting their Perso Sha256 to "OFF". If you've done that then unlock codes will not register correctly... So get and unlock code, then set it back to ON following the steps above. Hopefully that helps others..
[Stock rooted 4.3 OTA I747 AT&T US]
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mexigga said:
This helped me unlock my device....
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Sweeeet. That did the trick. Thank you!!

mobidutch said:
Sweeeet. That did the trick. Thank you!!
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Great to hear!

[Q] Trouble with SIM unlocking T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III

Hello,
I've had a long saga of failures trying to unlock my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III (aka sgh-t999). Firstly I started by trying to convince T-Mobile to give me the code but they gave be the bureaucratic cold shoulder for a year. After threatening to cancel they finally produced an incorrect SIM unlock code for me from Samsung. I tried it and it failed.
I then took my phone to one of those shady SIM unlock places in London and paid them to do it. After a day of waiting they sent me an email of the same, incorrect SIM unlock code which again failed to work.
I decided to try a common method I found all over tutorials that works as follows.
Go to the dialer
*#197328640#
[1] UMTS
[1] DEBUG SCREEN
[8] PHONE CONTROL
[6] NETWORK LOCK
[3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
Wait 30 seconds then press Menu and back
[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
Wait 60 seconds then reboot
Sadly no matter what I do that last menu option simply does not exist on my phone.
This fails on Android 4.1.2 which was on my phone when I started so I recently got a stock 4.1.1 ROM which the tutorials said was necessary. So I rooted my phone, installed ClockworkMod recovery so now when I go into recovery mode I get that CWM. I then used that to install a pre-rooted 4.1.1 build and tried to do the above SIM unlock method and it sadly it failed again in the exact same way. Option 4, NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ does not exist.
Does anyone know of anything I can do to SIM unlock my phone? Anyone know of any specific links to firmware and or OS ROM images that they know installs an OS that this works on? Are there apps one can run as root that will unlock? Remember I can't use anything that goes through Samsung because it ends up being incorrect.
Thanks for the help.
-mike

Your rom version has nothing to do with it. Your modem must be 4.1.1, but it wont work if youve ever updated to 4.3.
The code you got is not wrong. Especially if you got the same one from two sources. Its based on your imei so every decice has its own unique unlock code.
There's a thread in AT&T forums where someone posted a way to get it to work if having problems. Its at the end of an unlock thread in the General section I think. See if you can find and try that.
Hope it helps.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

DocHoliday77 said:
Your rom version has nothing to do with it. Your modem must be 4.1.1, but it wont work if youve ever updated to 4.3.
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Can anyone explain to me what the 4.3 update does that stops this unlock proceeding? Surely the update can be removed.

Need help unlocking

I need to unlock my wife's S3 and I got the unlock code from AT&T but when I try to do it, it says unsuccessful. The phone is completely stock not even rooted. Can anyone help cause AT&T is useless?

Does the imei match the imei on the phone's printed label?

Yes it does

When you insert a non-ATT sim, you get the prompt to enter the unlock code? If you do and you enter the code provided by ATT based on the phone's imei, sounds like ATT may have given you the wrong code.

audit13 said:
When you insert a non-ATT sim, you get the prompt to enter the unlock code? If you do and you enter the code provided by ATT based on the phone's imei, sounds like ATT may have given you the wrong code.
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Yes then it gives me and sim unlock unsuccessful. I am getting sick and tired of sitting on hold with them

I'm not sure if the s3 gives you a limited number of tries to unlock it but I would not attempt more than 2 attempts each day.
I assume you confirmed the imei # with ATT? Is it possible the phone is hard-locked to ATT? Did ATT give you any other codes such as unfreeze codes, PUKs, etc.?

i know you said stock , unrooted. dont you have to be on 4.1.1 to unlock? prob. are, just asking.
err on the side of kindness

What ROM is on your phone? If it is 4.1.1 or 4.1.2, you could try using the free unlock method.

I'm having the same problem here. Received a code from AT&T on Oct 26th and they're still trying to figure out why it doesn't work. Bought the locked phone at BestBuy and never touched it until I tried to use the code they gave me.

ninaviana said:
I'm having the same problem here. Received a code from AT&T on Oct 26th and they're still trying to figure out why it doesn't work. Bought the locked phone at BestBuy and never touched it until I tried to use the code they gave me.
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What ROM version is on your phone?

audit13 said:
What ROM version is on your phone?
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I have no idea what that is. The phone runs on Android 4.3 if that helps.

ninaviana said:
I have no idea what that is. The phone runs on Android 4.3 if that helps.
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If you were on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 and the code didn't work, you could revert back to stock 4.1.1 and unlock the phone for free. Since you're on 4.3, you can only unlock the phone with an unlock code. Seems strange that the unlock code doesn't work. Did you confirm you phone imei and the imei you submitted to ATT?

audit13 said:
If you were on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 and the code didn't work, you could revert back to stock 4.1.1 and unlock the phone for free. Since you're on 4.3, you can only unlock the phone with an unlock code. Seems strange that the unlock code doesn't work. Did you confirm you phone imei and the imei you submitted to ATT?
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Yes, I checked everything. Today I spent almost an hour on the phone with them trying to figure out the problem. They even called Samsung and they didn't know what was wrong either.

ninaviana said:
Yes, I checked everything. Today I spent almost an hour on the phone with them trying to figure out the problem. They even called Samsung and they didn't know what was wrong either.
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Is it possible that the phone has become hard-locked to ATT due to too many unsuccessful unlocking attempts?

audit13 said:
Is it possible that the phone has become hard-locked to ATT due to too many unsuccessful unlocking attempts?
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I read that the phone displays a message when that happens, and none has been presented so far... It always asks me for the network unlock code.

Problem solved
To whoever is going through the same trouble. This is not the "unlock it for free" method, for you will need to insert the unlock code
For Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and Note 2. Device must be updated to the latest firmware.
Phone MUST prompt for the code. This is the "release method" on the phone(s).
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options. Click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code
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[Q&A] Free UNLOCK N7105

Q&A for Free UNLOCK N7105
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for Free UNLOCK N7105. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
owl74 said:
PDF file now attached...
Please read the whole thread if you can or at least the whole OP down to the bottom before asking questions as your question might have already been answered... Thank you...
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Hi guys, you can unlock you N7105 via the Samsung hidden menu. [Also works with N7100 and some Galaxy S3 (SIII) variants - NOT ALL]
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I can confirm the unlock survives ROM flashing
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Before doing the instructions below, please double check your phone that it is actually LOCKED by inserting a sim card from a different carrier/provider...you may or may not leave that sim card on the phone while unlocking
Note: your phone must be running at least Jelly Bean 4.1.1 (if 4.1.1 does not work, try 4.1.0) otherwise some of the menu choices are not present
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
To test, just insert a sim card from a different carrier/provider. If the new sim card works then your phone is now unlocked.
I have done this to my other Note 2 N7105 originally locked to Orange.....
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Do this procedure AT YOUR OWN RISK
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To those who were able to unlock their phone with the method above, can you please post in the thread and let us know which phone model (N7100 or N7105) you have, Country and Network/Carrier your phone was locked to...... and if I have saved you some cash, please click the Thanks button or the Donate button on the left just below my name to buy me a can/bottle of Heinekken, Quilmes, Budweiser, Fosters, Tiger, Stella Artois, or San Miguel :cyclops: ...
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NOTICE:
To those having "Conditional Call Forwarding" pop up message or similar pop ups appear everytime you make a call (but they disappear within a few seconds), this is normal with an old sim card, or when using a ported number. There is no restriction to calls or internet or whatever. This is confirmed by my provider when I walked in and asked them about it. They even showed me one of their sample Note 2's and S3's having the same message.
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I have mentioned in my old thread that there was a pop up message that says "Conditional call forwarding active" everytime I make a phone call using another SIm card that the phone was not able to use before unlocking.
I can confirm that this was due to my Sim card. It is a very old O2 sim card that I have used for years. I have tried that Sim card on another factory unlocked phone (Galaxy i8160 bought from P4u) and it had the same message.
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Hi i have tried this method but when i get to the Network lock menu only 3 options show up. [1] PERSO SHA256 INFO, [2] PERSO SHA256 ON AND PERSO SHA256 OFF. I dont seee the option number [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ. if anyone can help please reply. i really need to get my phone unlocked. thank you.

unlock my samsung s3 4g network locked phone
i tried unlocking via the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982http:// but dialing the number *#197328640# does not show any menu my android version was 4.0.1 but after software update it became 4.1.2
details fo my phone are
model no
SCL21
android version
4.1.2
baseband version
SCL21KDBMK1

For unlock i371 we have 2 ways:
1)If your phone have 4.1.2 or less you jast need to try unlock codes:
*#197328640#
Select [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF >After choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds.
Then go back one step by pressing the Menu button and then select Back.
This will take you to [6] Network Lock options
Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
Wait for a minute then reboot your phone.
Insert a SIM Card from a non-AT&T carrier
IF it not help to you, you need downgroad FW.
2) if you have 4.2.2 or more(4.3, 4.4.2.)
You need to wach this video and unlock your device! youtube.com/watch?v=KVrhNO__9JY
You need downgroad MODEM FW(NOT ANDROID VERSION!!!) and use *#197328640# from 1 step.

GT-N7100 carrier unlock not working
Ok, so I tried to post this in the appropriate GT-N7100 carrier unlock thread, but I'm too n00b 'round these parts so here I am making this thread.
So this phone was initially locked to Telus, but I'm trying to unlock it so it can work with Rogers. I already possess a Rogers MicroSIM card that lives in my S3 so I have a valid card to test. It has Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed on it, by me, which was done about a year ago. I also think, at the time, that I attempted to carrier unlock it, but I can't remember if it was a success or not. But right now, I have been tasked - again - to carrier unlock this device because it apparently doesn't work.
I now believe that to be the case, as I have my S3's SIM in it right now and the phone displays a message saying it can't connect to the network (Rogers). Yes, I have manually scanned for networks, and they do appear, but I can't connect to them. I also tried dialing *#197328640# to reveal the hidden carrier menu, but when I press the call button it says there's no mobile network...
That makes no sense, this is supposed to be an ingrained menu, why would you need a network?!
The phone's details are as follows:
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Model: GT-N7100
Android Version: 4.3.1
Baseband Version: N7100DXDLK5
Kernel Version: 3.0.64-CM-g9d16c8a, [email protected] #1 , Sun Dec 8 11:30:23 PST 2013
Cyanogenmod Version: 10.2-20131208-NIGHTLY-n7100
Build Number: cm_n7100-userdebug 4.3.1 JLS36I e36a0ec77e test-keys
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Could this be solved by reverting to a stock ROM? Or can I keep Cyanogenmod? Because I'd really prefer to...
If any further details are required, I'll do what I can to answer. Please, help me get this phone back to a service ready state!

@FlashExplorer you have to be on a stock ROM to access the hidden menu to unlock

xBkKx said:
@FlashExplorer you have to be on a stock ROM to access the hidden menu to unlock
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I see! I will revert to the stock ROM and then install Cyanogenmod afterward.
Thank you very much! :good:

Problems using unlock code for note 2
Hy everyone,
Browsing the forums i found a tutorial to remove the sim lock for the Samsung galaxy Note 2.
The phone is a sc-02e japanese docomo version of the Note 2.
I flashed stock 4.1.1 firmware linked in the thread and other versions... whenever i try to acces the hidden menu by inserting the code (*#197328640#) i get the messege: "Mobile network not available" and a "OK" button... nothing else.
Am i doing something wrong???
Please help! Thank you.

Unlocking a t mobile note 2 phone
I can't unlock my phone. I need help I tried doing all the steps and it's not working. Is there another way. And this shows up:
I am using Note 2. I have two issues:
1) on step 2: when clicking on "[3]Perso SHA256 OFF" ... my phone shows
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not change
which one should I click on???
on step 3: after click on "NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ"
my phone error:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current command is 118644

Umara
i wanna unlock samsung 19305 4.1.2 i have tried this option but option [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ is not showing in my phone how can i unlock my fone. help me

Not working for N7100
After tried with 10 different firmwares including the very first one rolled out (I tried it with a full Stock including modem, boot, hidden, recovery etc)... I can conclude that this method does not work for N7100 (exynos based).
After reading the posts, I saw that no one with a N7100 reported success, everyone stuck up with the patched menu. So, I suggest to remove the N7100 in the first post since it does not work for it..

unlocking galaxy note2 n7105 with android 4.4
Hello there and thanks for the post, I have a galaxy note 2 n7105 but on a android 4.4 will it work?
and don't know if it is relevant I have this Gummy Rom on it
you are mentioning at least 4.1 so that should be it?
if something goes wrong like no options to select, can it be reverse?
thanks very much

Note 2 7105 LTE
Hi one i have is locked on EE it's custom rooted tried *# code but don't work does it have to be derooted for that to work?
took it to a friends shop but he had to take to other place as his box don't deal with it but other guy said has to be unrooted first said leave it as not sure what software items it has as just got it used friends going to take to his shop to back it up can he re root from a back up? the custom rom said something with india in it when looked in menu about phone and says 4.3.
did speak to guy got phone from going to ring EE to see if can unlock as said it's off contract now so what would be best way to go?

Sorry for asking this but with lots of people making topics about same topic its geting confusing.
I'm looking to unlock 2 x Canadian Note II I317M's
# 1.) Is running NH2 4.4.2 Firmware
# 2.) Is running MK5 4.3 Firmware
So can I just downgrade the modems to MODEM_I317MVLALJ2 rather than downgrading whole Rom If so how can I do this?
Only asking because some are saying you can and some are saying you can't. Sorry again for asking this. I just don't want to brick these phones. One is for my pregnant wife and one is for me as our 2.5yr old broke both of ours and got these ones second hand but they are locked. Just don't want this to be wasted money.
Thank you all xda'ers in advance

Free UNLOCK N7105
I can confirm that the free unlock method from owl74 works on Galaxy Note 2 from TELUS. Model SGH-I317M.

Unlocking Nokia Lumia 520
Hi, will the steps you posted to unlock the Samsung phones work on the Nokia Lumia 520?
I bought this unlocked phone in the UK and it works with sim from any UK providers, however when I take it to Argentina it won't recognise the SIM cards from local providers. Somebody mentioned that it may have something to do with phone bands, that it may be unlocked for use in Europe but not outside of the EU...I've never heard of phones bands so not sure about this. I'd be grateful for any tips you could give me.
Thanks!!

Is "Perso SHA256 Off"" safe
Hello
I wonder if "Perso SHA256 Off" remove passwords encryption or have other security consequences.