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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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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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.
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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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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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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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Quick question, do I need to be s-off to use this phone on At&t, have a att sim already, already rooted, s-on, hboot 1.45.0013, tried method 1 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232107, got unlock code, but no data and it keeps asking for unlock code even though it said network unlock successful
Try it again when unlock code shows up. I did the method 1 on the 1st day I got my MT4GS and had no problems whatsoever till now. And I'm using it on our country's sim card eversince.
Just remember, on AT&T you will be limited to EDGE data speeds.
Mine worked fine. I used MikTouch, but any stock based firmware will work. Borrowed my co-workers SIM card, entered the code, and proceeded to use the AT&T phone service. Make certain you put in the correct APNs.
S off doesn't matter. In fact this is the same process you would use if you contacted t-mobile for the unlock code. It should work with a fully locked up phone as well as rooted and s-off. Stock based Rom is key. Bullet proof, MikTouch, or stock will work fine.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
Any ROM whether ICS or GB should work with the unlock method since whatever rom you flash doesn't mess with the partition table mmcblk0p6. So the issue is not ROM dependent. Have you tried with another sim card/any other networks?
Riyal said:
Any ROM whether ICS or GB should work with the unlock method since whatever rom you flash doesn't mess with the partition table mmcblk0p6. So the issue is not ROM dependent. Have you tried with another sim card/any other networks?
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It needs to be done on a stock Sense ROM. CyanogenMod mod will not allow for a unlock code to be entered.
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OK, I am on cm9 I will flash miktouch and try it, don't have another sim to try, trying to unlock it for a family member since I just got my galaxy s3, will write back and let you know how it goes
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koraun said:
OK, I am on cm9 I will flash miktouch and try it, don't have another sim to try, trying to unlock it for a family member since I just got my galaxy s3, will write back and let you know how it goes
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and i'm guessing I can just google for At&t's correct APNs?
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and i'm guessing I can just google for At&t's correct APNs?
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Yeah buddy
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strapped365 said:
It needs to be done on a stock Sense ROM. CyanogenMod mod will not allow for a unlock code to be entered.
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Ahh yes never though of that Retrieving the unlock code was the only thing on my mind.
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Ahh yes never though of that Retrieving the unlock code was the only thing on my mind.
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ok, tried miktouch, wont get past splash sceen, no links for bulletproof are up, any ideas?
you mentioned you're currently on CM9 and on 1st post you said you were S-ON so flashing kernels is not possible through recovery. 1st flash MikTouch then next is extract boot.img on the rom and flash it using fastboot. You managed to flash CM9 on it then just do the steps again on miktouch.
koraun said:
ok, tried miktouch, wont get past splash sceen, no links for bulletproof are up, any ideas?
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First I've heard of this in MONTHS. So it's definitely user created. MikTouch is bone stock HTC optimized
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hi everyone. I need some help here with my At&t Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. I had my phone unlocked and work on T-mobile GSM fine but I only got EDGE for data. I then flash it with with a T-mobile radio according to the instruction here at XDA forrum to try to get 3G/4G. after flashing the radio the baseband in the phone showed "unknown" and I lost both GSM and EDGE. the phone even didn't recognize my SIM card,I don't know If I did something wrong.
Here How I did
1. I flash CWM 5.8.x
2 I update to CWM 14.x.x touch version
3. Root the phone with SuperSU busy box
4. Flashing tmo_SGH-T989_VK1.zip radio
5. No signal.
It seem to be the radio I tried to flash didn't go in correctly. BTW I still keep the stock ROM form At&T (ICS 4.0.4)
Any one have experienced the same problem like me ?
Thank you very much for helping me out.
Just so I'm clear, you flashed a T-Mobile Only Radio on an A T&T Sim card? Check your APN too.
immaeetuu said:
Just so I'm clear, you flashed a T-Mobile Only Radio on an A T&T Sim card? Check your APN too.
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I flashed T-mobile radio on AT&T phone not SIM card. I lost my original AT&T Radio and new T-mobile radio didn't go in, now the phone doesn't read my T-mobile SIM card. I cannot access mobile network to check APNs without a valid SIM card since the phone doesn't see it.
tinhyeudamat said:
I flashed T-mobile radio on AT&T phone not SIM card. I lost my original AT&T Radio and new T-mobile radio didn't go in, now the phone doesn't read my T-mobile SIM card. I cannot access mobile network to check APNs without a valid SIM card since the phone doesn't see it.
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I don't think you are unlocked.
immaeetuu said:
I don't think you are unlocked.
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I unlocked the phone before to use t mobile GSM service.
tinhyeudamat said:
I unlocked the phone before to use t mobile GSM service.
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Just check it.
immaeetuu said:
Just check it.
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the phone function was perfectly fine before I flash the radio. of course, no 3G/4G connection on T-mobile
the problem is after flashing custom radio, I have no radio at all. the phone is now a tablet
Did u make a backup? Did u try flashing a new radio? Try odin mabie and go back to stock and try again.
xstokerx said:
Did u make a backup? Did u try flashing a new radio? Try odin mabie and go back to stock and try again.
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thank you for you suggestion.
I finally understand the problem the phone simply doesn't accept the radio. I flashed the new radio and turn out the original radio was removed and new one didn't go in. when i flashed a full stock ROM the original radio came back. may be the ROM and radio have to be compiled together.
tinhyeudamat said:
thank you for you suggestion.
I finally understand the problem the phone simply doesn't accept the radio. I flashed the new radio and turn out the original radio was removed and new one didn't go in. when i flashed a full stock ROM the original radio came back. may be the ROM and radio have to be compiled together.
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Uh no you have to flash the modem before the ROM to get a good flash from what I've seen. Also I think almost every radio exempting maybe gingerbread radios as I haven't tested them should work on every ROM exempting maybe tw based.
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The Rom or radio can be flashed in any sequence. The order they are flashed in has no effect.
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tinhyeudamat said:
hi everyone. I need some help here with my At&t Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. I had my phone unlocked and work on T-mobile GSM fine but I only got EDGE for data. I then flash it with with a T-mobile radio according to the instruction here at XDA forrum to try to get 3G/4G. after flashing the radio the baseband in the phone showed "unknown" and I lost both GSM and EDGE. the phone even didn't recognize my SIM card,I don't know If I did something wrong.
Here How I did
1. I flash CWM 5.8.x
2 I update to CWM 14.x.x touch version
3. Root the phone with SuperSU busy box
4. Flashing tmo_SGH-T989_VK1.zip radio
5. No signal.
It seem to be the radio I tried to flash didn't go in correctly. BTW I still keep the stock ROM form At&T (ICS 4.0.4)
Any one have experienced the same problem like me ?
Thank you very much for helping me out.
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Did you flash the radio two or three times in a row?
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KingKron said:
Did you flash the radio two or three times in a row?
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Wtf? You know how old this thread is? And it's wrong advice anyway
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jd1639 said:
Wtf? You know how old this thread is? And it's incomplete advice anyway
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Fixed that for you. You forgot to mention that you have to hold your breath while you wipe dalvik 3 times, cache 6 times, factory reset 2 times, perform a backup and then flash a kernel from a different device.
mrfeuss said:
Fixed that for you. You forgot to mention that you have to hold your breath while you wipe dalvik 3 times, cache 6 times, factory reset 2 times, perform a backup and then flash a kernel from a different device.
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I forgot the part of flashing with a kernel from a different device. That'll fix you everything
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Okay I am on stock 4.1.2 not rooted not unlocked. The last update borked my internet so that 4g is rare and used to be pretty good. I think all I would need to do is revert back to a previous radio firmware but since I am stock I think I need to revert back to ICS before I can do anything? My internet at home is out today so I am tethered to this slow 3G connection that makes researching this difficult.
Any help and/or links are appreciated.
Thanks
Rich3077 said:
Okay I am on stock 4.1.2 not rooted not unlocked. The last update borked my internet so that 4g is rare and used to be pretty good. I think all I would need to do is revert back to a previous radio firmware but since I am stock I think I need to revert back to ICS before I can do anything? My internet at home is out today so I am tethered to this slow 3G connection that makes researching this difficult.
Any help and/or links are appreciated.
Thanks
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I would recommend taking a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506 and in the modems section pick the modem you want to flash. After you have downloaded the modem you want use Odin to flash the file in the Phone slot.
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shimp208 said:
I would recommend taking a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506 and in the modems section pick the modem you want to flash. After you have downloaded the modem you want use Odin to flash the file in the Phone slot.
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Understood.. I have flashed modems before but since I am not rooted or unlocked I think I have to start by going back to ICS before I can do anything?
shimp208 said:
I would recommend taking a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506 and in the modems section pick the modem you want to flash. After you have downloaded the modem you want use Odin to flash the file in the Phone slot.
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I've never seen anyone suggest to use the Phone section within Odin for this phone. Always
Odin flash in the PDA field unless specifically instructed not to.
Rich3077 said:
Understood.. I have flashed modems before but since I am not rooted or unlocked I think I have to start by going back to ICS before I can do anything?
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Doesn't matter, Odin will flash it regardless of root.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
I've never seen anyone suggest to use the Phone section within Odin for this phone. Always
Odin flash in the PDA field unless specifically instructed not to.
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Correct use the PDA slot unless otherwise noted, that being said I have seen several procedures in the past recommend using the Phone slot to flash certain format modem files in Odin.
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I've never seen anyone suggest to use the Phone section within Odin for this phone. Always
Odin flash in the PDA field unless specifically instructed not to.
Doesn't matter, Odin will flash it regardless of root.
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Thank you, you just saved me many hours of headache
Rich3077 said:
Thank you, you just saved me many hours of headache
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Before you Odin flash, have you tried pulling the sim card for about 30 seconds to update your Preferred Roaming List (PRL)? This would basically have your phone update and readjust/allow it to connect with any new towers in your respective area. It's may not result in any significant change but it doesn't hurt either.
Best of luck getting LTE back!
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Before you Odin flash, have you tried pulling the sim card for about 30 seconds to update your Preferred Roaming List (PRL)? This would basically have your phone update and readjust/allow it to connect with any new towers in your respective area. It's may not result in any significant change but it doesn't hurt either.
Best of luck getting LTE back!
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Okay got my modem flashed and soon as it booted up I got 4g.. then it went back to 3g and stayed there. I will need to test for a few days before I come to any final conclusions.
When I had my Sprint GS2 there was a bunch of network tweaks posted on this forum. Settings that would help it hold 4g longer and such, I have searched high and low and cant find anything like that for this phone. If you know of any tweaks please post a link.. even just a dns server change is worth a shot.
Thanks
Just to be clear this may not be a permanent unlocking as I can't verify the results. (although I've had numerous times of restarting the phone and still good, but I am just repeating the developers words.)
All I know is that I have an i337 with the newly updated MF3 baseband, I tried everything and anything to get this guy unlocked since I am visiting overseas at the moment. I tried the 27663368378, the 0011, 9090 tricks and anything else you can think of, I even took it to one of the mobile service places and they were unable to even get an ack from the phone with it's new baseband. I tried downloading the "servicemode shortcut" from the play store and the only thing that app was able to tell me was that it only works with galaxy family (just as a reminder I have a galaxy s4!) I think whatever they had done, was even confusing the app, so it couldn't know its on a galaxy! anyways, after searching and searching I came across a link and conclusively an app called "RegionLock Away" by the chainfire group from the moment the app was installed it took 45 seconds for my phone to be unlocked up and registering to the network I am in right now.
As it's always been said, I don't take any responsibilities for anything that happens to your phone, as I believe they don't either, the only purpose for this thread was to inform some of the people like me that are willing to take the risk and enjoy the rewards or bear the pain if it succeeds or fails.
honestly, as I will myself when I get back in the states, consider donating to them or purchasing the app, since we need guys like these to save us in moments like these.
These are the links to the original postsI know, that one is for note 3, but worked on my i337 MF3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
they are different follow them both and read them both.
I hope this helps somebody!
has anyone tried this yet to see if it worked?
This isn't a SIM unlock. Just a region unlock. Research the difference
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This isn't a SIM unlock. Just a region unlock. Research the difference
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This may be true, but there have been reports of this app sim unlocking the S4
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It works!!
Thank you!
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It works!!
Thank you!
I confirm.
I used the app before on my AT&T S4 and it sure unlocked the sim
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This isn't a SIM unlock. Just a region unlock. Research the difference
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Give it a try b4 u make a statement. I tried it b4 and it worked.
I'm living in Romania, I bought an ATT S4 from USA and it was locked. I unlocked only the region with Region Lock Away and everything works. Maybe it helps someone.
Can confirm it works as well. It also seems to permanent. I've reflashed back to stock using ODIN and used Safestrap as well for GPE ROM and it stays "unlocked."
havent tried it yet, but thanks bro, you saved me 40-30 dollars!!
EDIT; just tried it. works perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I figured out a trick this worked on both of my galaxy s4's they are the I337M Canadian model.
DISCLAIMER I am not responsable for your phone if you can't follow basic instructions do not attempt.
First put your phone back to the proper Firmware where you can access service mode. Once that's done download QPST make sure the phone is on RNDIS+DM+MODEM download the phoneutil.apk put it on your phone and install.
Once that is done make a backup of your NV MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS IT SAVES YOUR IMEI NUMBER.
After the phone is rebooted go in to service mode and clear your EFS once the EFS is clear get to SHA256 on turn it on once on go back and then turn it off you should get 116630
Go back to COMMON and MAKE a backup
After the phone reboots open QPST and RESTORE the NV you had just backed up.
Your phone is now unlocked I CAN CONFIRM THIS WORKS.
Sorry the instructions aren't very precise but like I said IF YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT DO NOT ATTEMPT.
All files to download are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2324667
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Just to be clear this may not be a permanent unlocking as I can't verify the results. (although I've had numerous times of restarting the phone and still good, but I am just repeating the developers words.)
All I know is that I have an i337 with the newly updated MF3 baseband, I tried everything and anything to get this guy unlocked since I am visiting overseas at the moment. I tried the 27663368378, the 0011, 9090 tricks and anything else you can think of, I even took it to one of the mobile service places and they were unable to even get an ack from the phone with it's new baseband. I tried downloading the "servicemode shortcut" from the play store and the only thing that app was able to tell me was that it only works with galaxy family (just as a reminder I have a galaxy s4!) I think whatever they had done, was even confusing the app, so it couldn't know its on a galaxy! anyways, after searching and searching I came across a link and conclusively an app called "RegionLock Away" by the chainfire group from the moment the app was installed it took 45 seconds for my phone to be unlocked up and registering to the network I am in right now.
As it's always been said, I don't take any responsibilities for anything that happens to your phone, as I believe they don't either, the only purpose for this thread was to inform some of the people like me that are willing to take the risk and enjoy the rewards or bear the pain if it succeeds or fails.
honestly, as I will myself when I get back in the states, consider donating to them or purchasing the app, since we need guys like these to save us in moments like these.
These are the links to the original postsI know, that one is for note 3, but worked on my i337 MF3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
they are different follow them both and read them both.
I hope this helps somebody!
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This works with AT&T MF3 stock rooted. Thanks a lot!!!!!
doubt
i can confirm this works, but now i have a custom boot, can i flash back to stock with tar files of mf3 and it ill remain unlocked? thx
Yeah it wouldn't work on Beanstalk 4.3.1 but I booted over to my touchwiz rom and it worked flawlessly. Put in my T-Mobile sim in and it.didn't ask me for an unlock code ;3 thank-you
Also I'm on mdl
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It worked on my MF3! I was confused with all the different posts, so this is what I did:
1. Rooted device (I had already rooted to delete AT&T bloat)
2. Downloaded RegionLockAway-v1.3.apk
3. Installed App
4. Ran the app and said Reboot Later
5. Powered off phone
6. Took out my AT&T SIM and replaced it with a T-Mobile SIM
7. Turned on the device with no message about SIM unlock code!
ydenyse said:
It worked on my MF3! I was confused with all the different posts, so this is what I did:
1. Rooted device (I had already rooted to delete AT&T bloat)
2. Downloaded RegionLockAway-v1.3.apk
3. Installed App
4. Ran the app and said Reboot Later
5. Powered off phone
6. Took out my AT&T SIM and replaced it with a T-Mobile SIM
7. Turned on the device with no message about SIM unlock code!
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Same for me, except I didn't even have may ATT Sim in. Followed the steps, put the tmobile Sim in and viola!
I did this to my MF3 device, had a successful unlock, I OTA'd to 4.3 and i'm still SIM unlocked, thanks!
Been unlocking phones with this app daily for like 2 months now. Can't go wrong with it. The MF3 root is ridiculously easy aswell
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Just to clarify, if you change modems, you will HAVE TO re-run the app, as it patches the modem, it is NOT a true unlock....so in theory Ends is right....still not bad, and it works, but changing modems will disable it....
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ydenyse said:
It worked on my MF3! I was confused with all the different posts, so this is what I did:
1. Rooted device (I had already rooted to delete AT&T bloat)
2. Downloaded RegionLockAway-v1.3.apk
3. Installed App
4. Ran the app and said Reboot Later
5. Powered off phone
6. Took out my AT&T SIM and replaced it with a T-Mobile SIM
7. Turned on the device with no message about SIM unlock code!
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Change your modem and see what happens.
It will then ask again for a sim unlock....
Did anyone try this on other devices than Samsung?
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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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lostprophet5921 said:
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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