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[Q] With an unlocked bootloader, ANY VZW GS3 Rom SHOULD work right?

Okay, so here is the question...
Now that the bootloader is unlocked, we should in theory be able to install any rom that required kexec without kexec, right?
I ask because I would love to reload paranoidandroid rom, but the last thing I need is a brick.
Other than that, I assume its just normal installation of a ROM similar to when I was on an unlocked HTC phone, correct?

The Rom will install fine, but the kernel has to be modified to work without kexec

Kexec roms will still run fine as long as you keep the kexec recovery. Normal roms work too. There is no need to change your recovery or wait for roms to be updated if you unlocked.

Okay thanks to both of you.
I simply do not want to install kexec, knowing that there wouldnt be a reason for it in the future once the developers out there get the roms working without it.
The risk of losing my IMEI is just too much for me, as I rely on my phone for work, and swapping phones and running in circles to get things fixed is too great a risk to take.

stevenjcampbell said:
Okay thanks to both of you.
I simply do not want to install kexec, knowing that there wouldnt be a reason for it in the future once the developers out there get the roms working without it.
The risk of losing my IMEI is just too much for me, as I rely on my phone for work, and swapping phones and running in circles to get things fixed is too great a risk to take.
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Kexec has nothing to do with IMEI loss. Users of ATT, Tmobile, Sprint, and Verizon have lost IMEI. Verizon is the only one with kexec so clearly that isn't the problem.

con247 said:
Kexec has nothing to do with IMEI loss. Users of ATT, Tmobile, Sprint, and Verizon have lost IMEI. Verizon is the only one with kexec so clearly that isn't the problem.
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pardon my ignorance, i am sorry.
Before I came to the S3 from a moto x2 and HTC incredible 2 I simply never heard of IMEI issues.
Well, not entirely true... i had a few iPhone's on att which became bricks after a while that had IMEI error codes, they were practically forever unfixable, and apple would just swap them.
i will have to learn about IMEI a little more before i ask further dumb questions.

what you should do is make sure the op in a thred stated that their rom is unlocked and open recovery-compatible. than you may flash without kexec. i for one use twrp to flash cm10 just as an insult to verizon lol.

Stryker1297 said:
what you should do is make sure the op in a thred stated that their rom is unlocked and open recovery-compatible. than you may flash without kexec. i for one use twrp to flash cm10 just as an insult to verizon lol.
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So close to putting a nice dent into my data and just grabbing cm10 over 4g...
What I really want is paranoid android rom though.
Either way, seems I need to back up my IMEI regardless and can always restore if the process goes wrong.
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unlock free proceed at your own risk!

Read all of the post and the one bellow it from cschmitt before you do anything. This also might be illegal in the USA if you bought your phone after 1/26/2013
The last few days it's been going around unlocking the note II and gs3 with some settings(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189). Well the good news is the method can be used on our phones! I don't know what modems work I know two that don't. I was able to use the T989 modem (Tmo_SGH-T989_UVLE1_radio.zip)to unlock my phone but others have reported UCLD2 (a skyrocket modem) works as well. after I unlocked I switched back to UCLI3 and the phone is still unlocked.
You'll need to be on a stock(or stock based) rom and you should make sure the number matches the text next to it. All you need to do is touch the row to select it. I did these steps with a O2 sim card in my phone. after the reboot your phone might take a second but it should connect to the network and be happy with your non att sim.
I have not tested this on a rogers phone. It might work it might make your phone explode in your hand and kill you. For all I know it could do the same for other ATT phones.
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Go to dailer screen. press *#197328640#.
press [1]DEBUG SCREEN
Press [8]PHONE CONTROL
Press [5] SIMULATION
Press [6] NETWORK LOCK
Press [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
Wait exactly 30 seconds
press the menu key on the phone and select back option. This will take you back to NETWORK LOCK screen.
Press [4] NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ
Wait exactly one minute and reboot the phone.
Should be unlocked.
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Confirmed, this method works to network unlock using stock UCLD2 rom and modems (the April 15th ICS 4.0.3 leak.) Links to the CWM-flashable stock ROM and modems can be found below. Unlock was performed on an AT&T locked SGH-I727 using a TMO SIM card.
This method is modem specific, as the service mode commands vary by modem. It does NOT work with UCLA3, UCLE2, or UCLF6 modems (NV initialize menu item is not present, or non-functional.)
Note: After 'Press [4] NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ' step the phone reports ' PERSO_NV_INIT is SUCCESSFUL', then it's safe to reboot.
Confirmed that IMEI is intact following network unlock, and that unlock persists following a ROM/modem flash (back to CM-10.0.0 and UCFL6 modems.)
Awesome find, my friend!
Links to CWM flashable zips:
UCLD2 modems: here
UCLD2 OEM Stock, rooted: here

kool, i added this thread to the sticky, even though its cheap to buy an unlock code for rogers(i paid under $8 from ebay), for att users its more expensive

Hi, I'm stock ICS on ATT, if I just flash the new modem will that make any difference on my ATT service? Like not get HSPA+ service. I am currently out of the country so I can't test it with my ATT sim. (had my phone line suspended)
Also using a SIM from the Philippines... Will the type of SIM card make any difference?
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Let me get this straight. A STOCK rom like embryo? Or back to actual stock... I'm in slim bean 3.1. And then I have to flash a new modem? Current UCLI3. Thanks!
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kchen96 said:
Let me get this straight. A STOCK rom like embryo? Or back to actual stock... I'm in slim bean 3.1. And then I have to flash a new modem? Current UCLI3. Thanks!
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no, flash the files cschmitt posted
UCLD2 modems: here
UCLD2 OEM Stock, rooted: here
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kchen96 said:
Let me get this straight. A STOCK rom like embryo? Or back to actual stock... I'm in slim bean 3.1. And then I have to flash a new modem? Current UCLI3.
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First, a stock (or stock-based) ROM must be installed. Specifically, one that includes Samsung's serviceModeApp.apk in /system/app. This is required to support the *#197328640# dialer code that brings up the modem's service menu. ROM's such as CM9/CM10/AOKP/AOSP won't work for this because they don't have the service mode interface.
Second, a modem that supports the '[4] NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALIZE' command is required. The service mode menu items that are displayed and available are a function of the modem, not the ROM-- so only specific modems can be used to unlock with this method. So far it's confirmed that T-Mobile's UVLE1 and AT&T's UCLD2 have what it takes.
Just perform a nandroid backup of the current setup, flash an appropriate ROM and modem, factory reset, reboot, perform the network unlock, reboot, verify it's success with a non-accepted SIM, then restore the nandroid backup and re-flash the previous modem.

lart2150 said:
The last few days it's been going around unlocking the note II and gs3 with some settings(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189). Well the good news is the method can be used on our phones! I don't know what modems work I know two that don't. I was able to use the T989 modem (Tmo_SGH-T989_UVLE1_radio.zip)to unlock my phone. after I unlocked I switched back to UCLI3 and the phone is still unlocked.
You'll need to be on a stock rom and you should make sure the number matches the text next to it. All you need to do is touch the row to select it. I did these steps with a O2 sim card in my phone. after the reboot your phone might take a second but it should connect to the network and be happy with your non att sim.
I have not tested this on a rogers phone. It might work it might make your phone explode in your hand and kill you. For all I know it could do the same for other ATT phones.
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Great job on the research buddy working fabulous on my all my rockets 3 to be exact lol although i am a person who doesnt mind paying its always awesome to have a free method

Awesomeness. I paid to unlock my old SR but I returned it due to battery issues (long story.) Being able to unlock my new phone and force 2G networks in CM10 would be awesome. I'll try this when I get home.

Tried it with the UCLD2 modem/rom and idk if it worked... Tried twice. Both times this happened. Wiped again re flashed. Same result.
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worked for me... does the unlock "stick" even if i change roms/radios?

norazi said:
worked for me... does the unlock "stick" even if i change roms/radios?
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yeah it does

kchen96 said:
Tried it with the UCLD2 modem/rom and idk if it worked... Tried twice. Both times this happened. Wiped again re flashed. Same result.
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If you look at the OP he used ANOTHER sim card when doing all this. I think if you have an AT&T SIM in it doesn't work. I'm guessing that's it as I had an AT&T SIM in while I was doing it and it didn't work. Try a T-Mobile or other GSM sim and see what happens. I'll be doing that later.
Update: Apparently you do NOT need to have another SIM card in when you do this, as I was working on unlocking the phone with a T-Mobile card in and before I finished (I mean like I was on step 2) I got a T-mobile signal and was able to browse the web. Best advice I can give is when you reboot, make sure you wait for a good minute to see if the phone was unlocked, as you won't get a signal immediately even if it works.

WORKS ON ROGERS i727r
Just posting that I used the rom / modem posted in the 2nd post, and it worked great.
Thank you.

Worked like a dream.
Rocking a T-Mobile pre-paid SIM now.
Nice to have options.

Just did this about an hour ago it seemed to work c: recovered my backup and my service is fine. Gonna try on my brothers T-Mobile sim when I get home. Didn't flash another radio again though. Gonna try this one. I have constant text and call retrieving problems so yeah..
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I would like to report that I was successful unlocking while using skyICS, I just flashed the modem from the second post
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Tested last night. Method confirmed.
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Smash2Bash said:
Tested last night. Method confirmed.
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word of advice may want to block out your number!!!

Yeah I noticed that but was a random sim doesn't even work anymore.
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Small carrier, model/build version, flashing decision issues

Just got an upgrade from my carrier (a small local carrier) and I chose the s3. Came from some Motorola peice of fail. I'm looking to root and flash an insecure bootloader but I have encountered a confusing conflict. Having a Verizon model phone with a us cellular build of android loaded. And yes I'm certain it is a Verizon model phone (google schi535mbb if you don't believe me) with us cellular stock rom loaded (with some tweeks like 4g disabled). Rom and software model say the following R530 & d2usc. Bootloader is I535VRALE6 baseband I535VRLF2. This as far as I can tell was acomplished by a company called ultimobile. Which customizes devices to function on small mobile carriers. If anybody has any ideas or suggestions on what I might try, please let me know. I just don't want to screw something up and have a brick, just coming from a device that was all but brickable.
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Lrs121 said:
Just got an upgrade from my carrier (a small local carrier) and I chose the s3. Came from some Motorola peice of fail. I'm looking to root and flash an insecure bootloader but I have encountered a confusing conflict. Having a Verizon model phone with a us cellular build of android loaded. And yes I'm certain it is a Verizon model phone (google schi535mbb if you don't believe me) with us cellular stock rom loaded (with some tweeks like 4g disabled). Rom and software model say the following R530 & d2usc. Bootloader is I535VRALE6 baseband I535VRLF2. This as far as I can tell was acomplished by a company called ultimobile. Which customizes devices to function on small mobile carriers. If anybody has any ideas or suggestions on what I might try, please let me know. I just don't want to screw something up and have a brick, just coming from a device that was all but brickable.
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Interesting. From the sound of it it may just be software blocked. Verizon root and unlock should work. The trick is gonna be finding software that will work with that carrier. If it is using straight UC Cellular may be able to run what those guys are running. If it is that small carrier that controls access then that would be the problem. Without a backup of the stock rom don't know how you would get it running again. According to the numbers it is a Verizon S3 running Us Cellular. Good luck.

prdog1 said:
Interesting. From the sound of it it may just be software blocked. Verizon root and unlock should work. The trick is gonna be finding software that will work with that carrier. If it is using straight UC Cellular may be able to run what those guys are running. If it is that small carrier that controls access then that would be the problem. Without a backup of the stock rom don't know how you would get it running again. According to the numbers it is a Verizon S3 running Us Cellular. Good luck.
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The recovery that's on it right now has built in options for nvbackup. From what I've read that is the radio, imei, and other files used to connect to the network. I was gonna make several backups of everything as soon as I gained root control. The real problem comes down to when I go to throw cm on here. Figuring out which vzw or usc will cooperate with the carrier files.
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Lrs121 said:
The recovery that's on it right now has built in options for nvbackup. From what I've read that is the radio, imei, and other files used to connect to the network. I was gonna make several backups of everything as soon as I gained root control. The real problem comes down to when I go to throw cm on here. Figuring out which vzw or usc will cooperate with the carrier files.
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Make a nandroid backup and maybe post to see what your running as?
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Addiso said:
Make a nandroid backup and maybe post to see what your running as?
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Was definitely gonna make a nandroid, but as for 'post to see what I'm running as' what do you mean?
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Lrs121 said:
Was definitely gonna make a nandroid, but as for 'post to see what I'm running as' what do you mean?
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Maybe the build.prop?
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Maybe the build.prop?
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Here ya go. Have fun http://pastebin.com/eUj5z2VT
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Lrs121 said:
Here ya go. Have fun http://pastebin.com/eUj5z2VT
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Looks like us cellular under the ultimobile ID?
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Addiso said:
Looks like us cellular under the ultimobile ID?
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It's weird though right? I'm not sure how to go about suggesting how to flash roms. I have to side with prdog1 and say it's a VZW GSIII running USC. I really can't suggest a good way to proceed since it's hard to tell what you would use to revert back to stock in case of emergences.
Anyone familiar with Team US Cellular? Any input from there?

Addiso said:
Looks like us cellular under the ultimobile ID?
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thats what i saw too. the difficult thing to figure out is if to use the verizon unlock and root or the us cellular model. it is most definately a verizon model of phone just loaded up with us cell software. ive flashed verizon a based rom over a locked down motorola peice of fail, but that couldnt touch the kernel, base band, or anything but the system with out it requiring a complete reflash to stock. i dont exactly have that option if every thing screws up in the process of gaining root. id have to take it into the store and wait till they can reflash it there.

Lrs121 said:
thats what i saw too. the difficult thing to figure out is if to use the verizon unlock and root or the us cellular model. it is most definately a verizon model of phone just loaded up with us cell software. ive flashed verizon a based rom over a locked down motorola peice of fail, but that couldnt touch the kernel, base band, or anything but the system with out it requiring a complete reflash to stock. i dont exactly have that option if every thing screws up in the process of gaining root. id have to take it into the store and wait till they can reflash it there.
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I'm fairly certain you should use the unified toolkit to root and maybe unroot. In your build.prop, I noticed it reads on the fifth line:
ro.build.version.incremental=R530UVXALK5
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and the toolkit supports LK5 build for the d2usc. I think they're both locked down the same but on Team US Cellular's website that's what I'm seeing some people have used too. Idk about your specific case using another carrier but a d2usc GSIII but I'm thinking that's a start. Idk about returning to stock though.
Edit: Gonna add this, this means there is an Odin flashable of LK5 available somewhere.
Edit x2: POW!

SlimSnoopOS said:
I'm fairly certain you should use the unified toolkit to root and maybe unroot. In your build.prop, I noticed it reads on the fifth line:
and the toolkit supports LK5 build for the d2usc. I think they're both locked down the same but on Team US Cellular's website that's what I'm seeing some people have used too. Idk about your specific case using another carrier but a d2usc GSIII but I'm thinking that's a start. Idk about returning to stock though.
Edit: Gonna add this, this means there is an Odin flashable of LK5 available somewhere.
Edit x2: POW!
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really i need to gain fastboot access to the phone. there are some files i need to check and i need to pull the special recovery that came with the phone. if i can do that i should be able to pull what i need from the phone to be able to return to stock. im also gonna perform an nvback up, a qpst backup and the synergy back up. but first things first i need fastboot access to the phone. i know how to get into recovery and download mode but for the life of me i cant figure out how to get to a fastboot compliant mode. from there i can figure how im gonna proceed to root.
edit: what i see in download mode
odin mode
Product name: sch--i535
custom binary download: yes (1 counts)
current binary: custom
system status: custom
Qualcom secureboot: enable

Lrs121 said:
really i need to gain fastboot access to the phone. there are some files i need to check and i need to pull the special recovery that came with the phone. if i can do that i should be able to pull what i need from the phone to be able to return to stock. im also gonna perform an nvback up, a qpst backup and the synergy back up. but first things first i need fastboot access to the phone. i know how to get into recovery and download mode but for the life of me i cant figure out how to get to a fastboot compliant mode. from there i can figure how im gonna proceed to root.
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odin mode
Product name: sch--i535
custom binary download: yes (1 counts)
current binary: custom
system status: custom
Qualcom secureboot: enable
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Here's a left field suggestion, could you call this UltiMobile company and ask about what they used?

SlimSnoopOS said:
Here's a left field suggestion, could you call this UltiMobile company and ask about what they used?
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havent done that yet. its on a list of things to do the problem is that everywhere they put information out they say to contact the carrier not them for everything. i may just have to wait till the phone isnt so new at my carrier and let the IT department play around with it for a while. i can then get information from them.

Lrs121 said:
havent done that yet. its on a list of things to do the problem is that everywhere they put information out they say to contact the carrier not them for everything. i may just have to wait till the phone isnt so new at my carrier and let the IT department play around with it for a while. i can then get information from them.
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That's real tricky but sounds like your best option. At least you're rooted and unlocked with the VRALE6 bootloader and can debloat. Out of curiosity, what recovery are you using that has all these options?
As an aside, this table tells you where the recovery partition is. I've heard of people using dd commands to pull whatever partition they want to their sdcard but idk how viable an option this is in terms of pushing a recovery to that partition. I'm not recommending you try it either.

SlimSnoopOS said:
That's real tricky but sounds like your best option. At least you're rooted and unlocked with the VRALE6 bootloader and can debloat. Out of curiosity, what recovery are you using that has all these options?
As an aside, this table tells you where the recovery partition is. I've heard of people using dd commands to pull whatever partition they want to their sdcard but idk how viable an option this is in terms of pushing a recovery to that partition. I'm not recommending you try it either.
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The vrale6 is unlocked? If so then why does it say that the qualcom secure boot is enabled. And I haven't rooted just yet but am working on it. Its a recovery built by ultimobile.
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Lrs121 said:
The vrale6 is unlocked? If so then why does it say that the qualcom secure boot is enabled. And I haven't rooted just yet but am working on it. Its a recovery built by ultimobile.
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Yes indeed. VRALE6 is the prerelease bootloader that was leaked which EVERY d2vzw (d2usc I suppose too) uses in order to allow flashing of roms/kernels. It's a little weird to explain but basically everyone's Download Mode reads almost the same. Mine reads "custom binary: Samsung Official" though and I'm rooted/unlocked. Idk the technical or even the proper way to explain it but the unlocked VRALE6 bootloader has no bearing on what Download mode says. Although your custom binary should be at 0 if/when you do warranty exchanges.

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Yes indeed. VRALE6 is the prerelease bootloader that was leaked which EVERY d2vzw (d2usc I suppose too) uses in order to allow flashing of roms/kernels. It's a little weird to explain but basically everyone's Download Mode reads almost the same. Mine reads "custom binary: Samsung Official" though and I'm rooted/unlocked. Idk the technical or even the proper way to explain it but the unlocked VRALE6 bootloader has no bearing on what Download mode says. Although your custom binary should be at 0 if/when you do warranty exchanges.
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Ah makes sense now it just doesn't do a hash/encryption check. I've dealt with a lot of bootloader stuff with my old phone. the phone came like that with the count at 1. Was like that before I tried anything. Probably was triggered when the d2usc stock was flashed onto it. Which probably means I should stick with d2usc builds to ensure compatibility with connecting with my carrier.
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Rooted Mytouch Subsidy Unlcock Screen Code

I have a Mytouch 4g slide with s off and rooted running cyan 9.1,ive switched to ATT now and want to use it on thier network. But when i put in the att sim it doesnt ask for the sudy unlock code. I know there's a code to get to the screen to enter one but i dont rememeber how to do it. Does anyone remember how to do it with out haveing to go all the way back to stock and then back to Cyan? That would take forever. Thanks

Make a nandroid then wipe and flash a stock based ROM like miktouch or bulletproof, enter the code, wipe, restore nandroid. Should take you about 10 min
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Nice. Totally didn't think about that. Thanks man..
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Wont work all the links are dead for both. And all the links in the main rom stickie reset after a while during the download. None of the links are reliable.
Update, So i got a factory debloated rom installed thats stock. But it still doesnt ask for the Subsidy unlock. does anyone know the code to make the subsidy unlock screen popup? i think its the same one from the G1 and MT3G. its kinda like the *#*#4636#*#* thing. its a code like that that makes the subidy unlock page popup. I went back to a complete bone stock factory rom from TMo and it still doesnt ask for a subsidy unlock. It tries to register on the network but says "Your SIM card doesnt allow a connection to this network"...This is frustrating.. I know its because i have to enter the unlock code i bought,but i cant put it in because its not asking for it. Any Ideas anyone???
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Mine worked on miktouch 0.7 just fine. Popped in an AT&T sim and entered the code. Have you tried Mik or Bulletproof?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

[HOW-TO] UNLOCK I337 ( UCUAMF3 - 100% checked and working) ** Updated **

First root your device.
- There are many ways to root. But i used this.
Then install RegionLockAway-v1.3.apk. ( This app needs root access )
After that remove region lock with RegionLockAway application..
I just found the way. Please thanks to original authors.
** Checked with 4 i337 devices.. All unlocked perfectly..
If you are on mk2 lease try this..
Thank you

Just tried with an MF3 SGH-I337. The app said it looks like the unlock was successful, then I rebooted with a T-Mobile sim inserted.
It never asked for an unlock code upon boot with the new sim... Thought that was a good sign...
I have full bars of service signal from T-Mobile, but no data. Checked APN settings, and the phone pulled the correct settings from the network, but won't connect to data, even edge.
Tried to make a call, emergency calls only prompt comes up. Only option is to click OK.
Did I do everything right?
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I can confirmed this is work...... awesome... phone work in or out ......mms work. ....:thumbup:
SWYPED_FROM_S4_MF3_REDVENOM

I got service from T-Mobile, but couldn't make calls. Does gsm and data work for you?
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Man... Any idea why I get this error?
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Please make it work with MK2 :laugh:

HORiZUN said:
Just tried with an MF3 SGH-I337. The app said it looks like the unlock was successful, then I rebooted with a T-Mobile sim inserted.
It never asked for an unlock code upon boot with the new sim... Thought that was a good sign...
I have full bars of service signal from T-Mobile, but no data. Checked APN settings, and the phone pulled the correct settings from the network, but won't connect to data, even edge.
Tried to make a call, emergency calls only prompt comes up. Only option is to click OK.
Did I do everything right?
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Hi,
How did you root it?
Thanks

are you in custom rom?

Worked fine on my mk2 phone!

lostprophet5921 said:
Worked fine on my mk2 phone!
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Are you sure it works with MK2?
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Amelia2006 said:
Are you sure it works with MK2?
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Not sure how to verify, but the app have a success message after running the patch and my LTE is running fine.

bqudamith said:
Hi,
How did you root it?
Thanks
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Rooted with SafeRoot. Stock MF3 ROM.
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lostprophet5921 said:
Not sure how to verify, but the app have a success message after running the patch and my LTE is running fine.
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Please make sure you know what you are typing. The title is for MF3 and you said it works on MK2. If it is not true and other people try it, it might brick the phone.

Yeah, tried in my Canada Telus MK6, same result like yours, not working
HORiZUN said:
Just tried with an MF3 SGH-I337. The app said it looks like the unlock was successful, then I rebooted with a T-Mobile sim inserted.
It never asked for an unlock code upon boot with the new sim... Thought that was a good sign...
I have full bars of service signal from T-Mobile, but no data. Checked APN settings, and the phone pulled the correct settings from the network, but won't connect to data, even edge.
Tried to make a call, emergency calls only prompt comes up. Only option is to click OK.
Did I do everything right?
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Amelia2006 said:
Please make sure you know what you are typing. The title is for MF3 and you said it works on MK2. If it is not true and other people try it, it might brick the phone.
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I know my phone is running on MK2, it took a lot of work to odin to stock MF3, re-root, and upgrade. I know i ran the apk in the first post of this thread and it gave a success message and my LTE is working fine. I don't have a sim card to test the unlock with. I'm not trolling - trying to get people bricked. If you are worried, don't take my word for it - don't run the patch - I don't care.

lostprophet5921 said:
Not sure how to verify, but the app have a success message after running the patch and my LTE is running fine.
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I know my phone is running on MK2, it took a lot of work to odin to stock MF3, re-root, and upgrade. I know i ran the apk in the first post of this thread and it gave a success message and my LTE is working fine. I don't have a sim card to test the unlock with. I'm not trolling - trying to get people bricked. If you are worried, don't take my word for it - don't run the patch - I don't care.
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Sorry did not mean you intend to mislead people and glad you have MK2 unlocked.
Seriously, if you get MK2 unlocked, can you provide detailed info? Or you should start a new thread. I believe you are the 1st to get it done!

HORiZUN said:
Rooted with SafeRoot. Stock MF3 ROM.
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Please flash Stock MF3 ROM and reroot with Kingo Android ROOT app.
I tried this on 3 devices. All works perfectly.
Thanks

If I flash back to stock, root with kingo, unlock with this tool, and reflash back to stock does the unlock stay? I don't trust kingo...
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thanks all worked good unlocked a atat s4 4.2.2 (mf3)
Now using on tmobile getting full LTE
very easy to use, just use kingo roof and install regionlockaway and your good to go

I'm reading that jortex's root also works for this unlock. I'll test this tonight. Kingo hasn't earned my trust without releasing their source code.
Edit: Removed root previously applied via SafeRoot. Re-rooted with jortex's method. Ran region lock away. Rebooted with T-Mobile sim inserted. Emergency calls only prompt. Stock MF3 ROM. Too bad. I'm not restoring to complete stock with odin just yet. Maybe some other time.
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