I found a stock Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III. In the "About Device" section, it says the model is SCH-I535. I'm extremely new to android and rooting, etc. This is my first android phone.
If possible, how can I unlock this phone to use for T-Mobile USA? Also, if it does unlock, will I get 4G data speed on the phone?
Thank you,
Jason
manojcitc said:
Is it sim lock?.
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If yes then in playstore application available for sim unlock but for it you must be rooted...
Hit thanks if it help...
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Sorry, I don't understand what that means
itzzjason said:
Sorry, I don't understand what that means
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Try to use sim from tmobile or att and see what it say?
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itzzjason said:
Sorry, I don't understand what that means
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its not going to work properly on t-mobile...yet I should say.
fyi check my guide in the dev section...section 7 directory, should be a link to unlocking device for gsm capability.
How about attempt to get it back to its owner?
OK, first off the carrier will never give you the owner information. Second, other than calling the number in about phone there is no other way to get it to the previous owner. You can try calling the most recent dialed to try and get it back to the owner but if they already claimed it as lost on their insurance there is no going back. They do not stop the claim.. Third, I will not tolerate abuse on my forums.
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Hi,
I'm a newbie here, I hope you 'll be able to help me. My girlfriend has a phone with a company call virgin or public mobile I think, now we are trying to unclok it to use it on FIDO ( rogers) . The bug is, I've download an apps to Root the phone, SUperoneclick, and also the apps Generate unlock windows. The thing is after many try, I obtain a code of 5 numbers. When I turn ON the phone et pin this code it's told me failure to unlock the network...what should I do ?
I'm sorry if I've posted in the wrong section it's my first time here.
Thanks you very much.
IF you have the Samsung Galaxy S 4G AKA T959V
Then use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419468
I'm not sure if it will work with Samsung Galaxy S AKA T959
th3controller said:
IF you have the Samsung Galaxy S 4G AKA T959V
Then use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419468
I'm not sure if it will work with Samsung Galaxy S AKA T959
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the exact model is GT-I9000M
software 2.3.3
Mign said:
the exact model is GT-I9000M
software 2.3.3
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Wrong forum buddy, but you can try, they're ALMOST the same device but different hardware and such. But I suggest you look in YOUR phone's forum because there might be a chance something could go wrong.
This forum is for the Galaxy S "4G"/T959V or T959W (Wind mobile)
th3controller said:
Wrong forum buddy, but you can try, they're ALMOST the same device but different hardware and such. But I suggest you look in YOUR phone's forum because there might be a chance something could go wrong.
This forum is for the Galaxy S "4G"/T959V or T959W (Wind mobile)
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where is that forum ?
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where is that forum ?
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=xda+developers+i9000m&l=1
Make sure when you ask for help, you represent exactly which phone you have: GT-i9000M.
Don't ever flash a rom/odin/heimdall/whatever if it is not meant for you phone.
If you aren't sure, ask first.
Samsung sch-i575 it is not Verizon, but there hasnt been any rom that would read my sim, what can i do to find me a valid rom for my sim/carrier.
Already rooted + unlocked.
Anyone.
mrbud said:
it is not Verizon
what can i do to find me a valid rom for my sim/carrier.
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Not asking in the Verizon section would be a good start. Plus, the i575 doesn't exist.
Hello everyone!
I'm writing for help from the experts. I don't know if this had been answered somewhere else but i looked all over the place and i didn't find anything for this phone.
After trying and trying for a few days now, i have not been able to unlock my verizon SGS3 so that i can use it with other sim cards.
I currently have it running on JB 4.1.2 it is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked thanks to the EZ- Unlock technique.
But when i put in a non verizon sim it says "sorry, this SIM is not supported. please....."
Can it be done ?
Thanks in advance
BTW: i've tryed the "galaxsim", and "Sim unlock" by chainfire as well as all the other similar apps i could find on the playstore but they have not worked for me.
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Verizon S3 is sim unlocked for GSM, but not sure about the cdma. You can use it with t-mobile, att etc. There is a thread in android development forum about how to setup s3 as global phone. Try that one if you are using gsm.
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ramdesai said:
Verizon S3 is sim unlocked for GSM, but not sure about the cdma. You can use it with t-mobile, att etc. There is a thread in android development forum about how to setup s3 as global phone. Try that one if you are using gsm.
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Hey !
Thank you so much for responding. I am trying to use it on a gsm network but it wont register, that's why i figured maybe its locked somehow. Also because of the message in the top that says non-verizon sim, it says sorry this sim card is not supported etc..
Where can i find the thread you mentioned?
Thanks again.
Go through the below thread to check how to setup the Verizon GS3 as world GS phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
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ramdesai said:
Go through the below thread to check how to setup the Verizon GS3 as world GS phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
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Ok so i worked on it till very late last night, and was able to do everything in the thread. My phone now shows the network apn in the apn list in the settings and i was able to get rid of the non-verizon sim message that poped up at startup.
But my phone still won't register on any network, I've tried to different sim cards and tried in global settings as well as gsm/utms auto or manual but it wont register onto a network.
What can i do ? Is it locked by Verizon or something ? Should i flash a different rom ?
Thanks for your invaluable help, i really appreciate it!
Have you tried using phoneinfo? Try using the phone info app to select preferred network type by going into device information. Find link below to the app. Try with different network type
http://uppit.com/5eua0rken6jx/myc.phone.PhoneInfo-1.apk
If this doesn't work then try with lte sim card.
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Hi guys my name is Manolis and im from Greece...i search solution to my promblem but nothing worked..im here to explain further..
I have us s4 cellular sch-r970 and its didnt take my greek sim..sim invaild message..I try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587&nocache=1 but i have 2 big promblems..
1st my baseband is R970TYUFND1 that it didnt mentioned in previous post that i read no mf9 mdl or mdc..
2nd i open dial app i wrote the ##blablabla# but nothing happend phone staying in dialing app..i rly need this help guys my uncle send me 4 s4 for my family i cant do not even 1 to take our sim card..i rly need a help guys
with regrats,
Manolis..
Where your S4 come from and which carrier?
Or post your issue to one of these forums Questions and Answers Troubleshooting -
T-Mobile => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help
Verizon => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help
AT&T => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/help
Sprint => Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
???? which one. It seems that it's a Sprint S4
philos64 said:
Where your S4 come from and which carrier?
Or post your issue to one of these forums Questions and Answers Troubleshooting -
T-Mobile => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help
Verizon => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help
AT&T => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/help
Sprint => Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
???? which one. It seems that it's a Sprint S4
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Hi sir..im not an expert like you as you understand,can you tell me how i found what is my phone..??my phone is US.Cellular 4glte...thats the only logo i can find..is possible to sim unlock??and as i see all asking for unlokcking codes??my phone when it opens nver ask for any code..just say in notification bar thats invalid sim..idk what to do is there someone that can help me to not throw away 4 s4??
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tsoupa said:
Hi sir..im not an expert like you as you understand,can you tell me how i found what is my phone..??my phone is US.Cellular 4glte...thats the only logo i can find..is possible to sim unlock??and as i see all asking for unlokcking codes??my phone when it opens nver ask for any code..just say in notification bar thats invalid sim..idk what to do is there someone that can help me to not throw away 4 s4??
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i try to contact company in onlince chat but they blocked my ip..i curse em little cause they talking like im from mars..so??nothing yet right??
tsoupa said:
i try to contact company in onlince chat but they blocked my ip..i curse em little cause they talking like im from mars..so??nothing yet right??
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Your last & only solution if you want to use your phone, it's to root your device.
Because it's your radio which is bad. Your baseband is for only USA and not for Greece or World West Europe (WWE)
You need to root your device and change for an European Baseband.
That's why you need to know what exactly your device:
Go to settings => About =>
Phone identity
(you will see model number, and lot of infos that you will need write somewhere for giving on your next post)
Software information
(remember these infos)
and finally click "More"
You will see your baseband and more infos that you need to give also.
Give me your model number and your device serial number, and I'll give you the good way for searching
philos64 said:
Your last & only solution if you want to use your phone, it's to root your device.
Because it's your radio which is bad. Your baseband is for only USA and not for Greece or World West Europe (WWE)
You need to root your device and change for an European Baseband.
That's why you need to know what exactly your device:
Go to settings => About =>
Phone identity
(you will see model number, and lot of infos that you will need write somewhere for giving on your next post)
Software information
(remember these infos)
and finally click "More"
You will see your baseband and more infos that you need to give also.
Give me your model number and your device serial number, and I'll give you the good way for searching
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my phone is rooted by odin sir..
now the others..
device name :sch-r970
modem nubmer: sch-r970
android version:4.4.2
baseband version:R97OTYUFND1
kernel version:[email protected] #1
build number:KOT49H.R97OTYUSFND1
se for android status:ENFORCING
sepf_sch-r970_4.4.2_0004
secureboot status:TYPE:SAMSUNG
hardware version:R970.03
securrity software version :MDFV1.0RELEASE2
serial number:AA1F106AS/2-B
need anything else sir??
I've got a bad news for you because you cannot unlock your sim card.
In fact your phone is only use for US cellular (CDMA) not European (GSM)
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
If you use "search all forums" just above and type:
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Samsung galaxy s4 sch-r970 unlock
you will find a lot of posts about this subject but with all time same answer: You CANNOT
Sorry for this bad news.
Good luck
philos64 said:
I've got a bad news for you because you cannot unlock your sim card.
In fact your phone is only use for US cellular (CDMA) not European (GSM)
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
If you use "search all forums" just above and type:
Code:
Samsung galaxy s4 sch-r970 unlock
you will find a lot of posts about this subject but with all time same answer: You CANNOT
Sorry for this bad news.
Good luck
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Sir i want to mention something..yesterday i chated with samsung support and they told me that s4 all modes of galaxy s4 have both feautures of cdma and gsm..the bad is that uscc have locked the gsm..im telling you the truth the s4 from every country that came from can both support cdma and gsm not only 1 but uscc lock the gsm..i will try some things and if i find solution i gonna post it..thanks sir you are very kind and polite..
working?
tsoupa said:
Sir i want to mention something..yesterday i chated with samsung support and they told me that s4 all modes of galaxy s4 have both feautures of cdma and gsm..the bad is that uscc have locked the gsm..im telling you the truth the s4 from every country that came from can both support cdma and gsm not only 1 but uscc lock the gsm..i will try some things and if i find solution i gonna post it..thanks sir you are very kind and polite..
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Hi my friend, I have the same problem as you with the Us cellular galaxy S4 - Did you manage to unlock it to GSM?
groovy_ZA said:
Hi my friend, I have the same problem as you with the Us cellular galaxy S4 - Did you manage to unlock it to GSM?
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No bro still nothing ..!
Yes I realize this is an old thread but I unlocked my R970 from a corporate store only,have yet to try it out cause I'm at work bit we shall see
jball said:
Yes I realize this is an old thread but I unlocked my R970 from a corporate store only,have yet to try it out cause I'm at work bit we shall see
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Did You unlock GSM on Your phone?
I too have an r970 from USCC. I too went to the corp location to have them courier unlock the phone. I have installed "OctOS" rom specific to this device. I have put a t-mobile sim card in the phone and get intermittent "LTE" but cannot make or receive calls. Is there anyone who has any info on this subject?
being the NOte 5 is unlocked, i would like to use it on Sprint network?
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being the NOte 5 is unlocked, i would like to use it on Sprint network?
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Greetings,
Thank you for using XDA Assist. I don't think that's possible but I will move your question to the Verizon Note 5 Q&A forum so you can get expert advice from the users that own your device. Good luck!
Did you ever figure this out?
dcmtnbkr said:
Did you ever figure this out?
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I dont think u can unlock a Verizon. I contacted the cell unlock guys. They said they cant for some odd reason.
But now i has tmobile iphones i would like to unlock.
They are required to SIM unlock it if you own the phone outright.