I am a proud friend of an owner of A galaxy S4 (GT-I9506 Variant) From Orange carrier.
Here's the big problem :
Sadly, My friend bought the S4 SIM LOCKED to orange, and he needs the sim card to be accessed through that phone (THAT'S HIS ONLY PHONE) And we need to unlock the sim.
Phone is an S4, nearly 2 days used ONLY. is Rooted with Kingoroot (I know, not safe BUT ONLY WAY) plus it's a Snapdragon 800 (SWEET XD )
Anyone help me? Please?
Thanks!
Edit:
Yeah. Looks like payment-based unlocking is ruled out for now. I need to unlock the phone WITHOUT paying anything.. Help?
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baloushot said:
I am a proud friend of an owner of A galaxy S4 (GT-I9506 Variant) From Orange carrier.
Here's the big problem :
Sadly, My friend bought the S4 SIM LOCKED to orange, and he needs the sim card to be accessed through that phone (THAT'S HIS ONLY PHONE) And we need to unlock the sim.
Phone is an S4, nearly 2 days used ONLY. is Rooted with Kingoroot (I know, not safe BUT ONLY WAY) plus it's a Snapdragon 800 (SWEET XD )
Anyone help me? Please?
Thanks!
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bro if your phone is rooted than why dont you try galaxy sim unlock app. find on google play. a week ago i successfully unlock my s2plus 1905 with this method.
any luck?
dany547 said:
any luck?
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"No unlock methode for this device"
I went to a gsm service and i got it unlocked for 15 €. The guy used a Riff box( i think)
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
lordfenriz said:
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
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It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
briankariu said:
It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
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***Here's my story trying to get GSM sim card to work on E8.***
Before I bricked my E8, I was able to get it UNLOCK (S-OFF) via SunShine(Theroot.ninja, cost you $25). I confirmed that with Sprint's original rom, you won't be able to use any GSM sim cards WHATSOEVER. (I've tried AT&T's & T-mobile) However, *I think* the correct procedure should be: 1.) get it S-OFF, 2.) change cid by fastboot oem writecid & 3.) wipe or install new rom in order to get GSM sim card recognized. Hopefully this info helps.
**BTW, can any one spare some time and do a TWRP backup for me to recover my messed-up E8? I would be very appreciated.
briankariu said:
It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
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Thanks man, it would be great if you could sim unlock this phone, i'm pretty sure there are a lot of people with the same issue.
lordfenriz said:
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
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i finally managed to sim unlock my HTC ONE E8 sprint version.
thanks to O.M.J a senior member of XDA who help me with the instruction step by step to fully sim unlock my phone, here is the link to his post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...51-1-stock-t2952981/post57116360#post57116360
lordfenriz said:
i finally managed to sim unlock my HTC ONE E8 sprint version.
thanks to O.M.J a senior member of XDA who help me with the instruction step by step to fully sim unlock my phone, here is the link to his post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...51-1-stock-t2952981/post57116360#post57116360
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Wow this is a great news. Thanks for sharing. I'll give it a try when I get my normal boot screen back and see how it works.
Does anyone confirm that the E8 can be SIM unlocked?
artnau said:
Does anyone confirm that the E8 can be SIM unlocked?
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If you are on 4.4.2 then yes, it's easy.
need help
can i sim unlock my htc e8 sprint after updating to lollipop.
rhtash said:
can i sim unlock my htc e8 sprint after updating to lollipop.
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Don't update to lollipop otherwise you won't be able to unlock it.
arturgig said:
Don't update to lollipop otherwise you won't be able to unlock it.
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That's not acurate.
I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.
You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
javierarenas said:
That's not acurate.
I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.
You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
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It was S-OFF before or you runs unlock look like HTC M8 method?
javierarenas said:
That's not acurate.
I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.
You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
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This whole thread is about saving those 25 bucks.
lordfenriz said:
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
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Hi everyone. I'm in a similar situation. I live in Italy (sorry for my english, guys ) and I bought a branded Sprint HTC One E8 too from USA (single sim and made in Taiwan version). It arrived here supposedly unlocked (my UMTS sim works fine) and with Android Kitkat 4.4.2 installed on.
My intention is to upgrade it to Lollipop but I'm wondering if it is possible, because:
1. If I flash the Spring rom, what happens? Should the phone remains unlocked or it will be re-locked to Spring? And how will I be able to unlock it again?
2. If I change CID and install a stock rom (asian or european ones), I don't know if my sim card will work properly, because the Asian and European Rom are Gsm rom while the Spring rom is WCDMA rom( very similar to UMTS), as reported in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-e8/help/htc-one-e8-mid-cid-ruu-ota-twrp-t2903210
Very confused I need your support, thanks in advance :good:
SaugKing said:
Hi everyone. I'm in a similar situation. I live in Italy (sorry for my english, guys ) and I bought a branded Sprint HTC One E8 too from USA (single sim and made in Taiwan version). It arrived here supposedly unlocked (my UMTS sim works fine) and with Android Kitkat 4.4.2 installed on.
My intention is to upgrade it to Lollipop but I'm wondering if it is possible, because:
1. If I flash the Spring rom, what happens? Should the phone remains unlocked or it will be re-locked to Spring? And how will I be able to unlock it again?
2. If I change CID and install a stock rom (asian or european ones), I don't know if my sim card will work properly, because the Asian and European Rom are Gsm rom while the Spring rom is WCDMA rom( very similar to UMTS), as reported in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-e8/help/htc-one-e8-mid-cid-ruu-ota-twrp-t2903210
Very confused I need your support, thanks in advance :good:
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Do you know if the previous owner had the phone unlocked by sprint? You should flash a custom recovery , do a backup and the try tu update to 5.0. If you lose GSM capabilities you can go back to 4.4
Do not flash any Asian or European roms, most of them are dual sI'm and sprint is single
So does anyone know a method to remain unlocked
My E8 is working fine on 4.4.2 with sprint badboy unlock but will it stay that way if i update to latest by OTA.
rhtash said:
So does anyone know a method to remain unlocked
My E8 is working fine on 4.4.2 with sprint badboy unlock but will it stay that way if i update to latest by OTA.
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Unlock is permanent even if you take OTA. If you don't want to take a risk just do a backup of your current version and take the OTA, if you lose your unlock go back to your previous version.
Still not sure about it
Someone on other thread said that if u update u loose unlock and than u can't go back.
So has anyone tried.
rhtash said:
Still not sure about it
Someone on other thread said that if u update u loose unlock and than u can't go back.
So has anyone tried.
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I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
arturgig said:
I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
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I will try it
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arturgig said:
I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
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It is a S-ON phone
What are the odds i get relocked.
Hello ! i have sa samsung galaxy s3 lte gt-i9305 from france bouygues and its sim locked and i want to use it in romania on orange !
My question is if i flash the vodafone rom it will unock my phone ? Really need some help here ! Thanks
b10nda said:
Hello ! i have sa samsung galaxy s3 lte gt-i9305 from france bouygues and its sim locked and i want to use it in romania on orange !
My question is if i flash the vodafone rom it will unock my phone ? Really need some help here ! Thanks
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No, just flashing another (stock) firmware won't SIM unlock your device.
Best is to ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question. thread.
Here is a thread about SIM unlocking your device: Sim card unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 ... but this needs to downgrade the firmware version.
Maybe this tool works in your case: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V8.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [GSM] ... but SIM unlock is not officially supported AFAIK.
EDIT: Found this "trick" in another device's forum, but some users reported that it also worked on your device: Free UNLOCK N7105.
Maybe worth a try?!
Alternatively you can contact the carrier and ask for a SIM unlock code.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
No, just flashing another (stock) firmware won't SIM unlock your device.
Best is to ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question. thread.
Here is a thread about SIM unlocking your device: Sim card unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 ... but this needs to downgrade the firmware version.
Maybe this tool works in your case: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V8.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [GSM] ... but SIM unlock is not officially supported AFAIK.
EDIT: Found this "trick" in another device's forum, but some users reported that it also worked on your device: Free UNLOCK N7105.
Maybe worth a try?!
Alternatively you can contact the carrier and ask for a SIM unlock code.
Good luck !
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Hy ! I`ve tried the sim card unlock but when i Enter *#197328640# it says not registered on network ! I`ve tried to find any stock jb 4.11 to make the Enter *#197328640#.trick and didn`t find anything but from 4.12 to 4.4.4 !
if you have any other solution let me know ! Also didn`t find anything about Not registered on network !
b10nda said:
Hy ! I`ve tried the sim card unlock but when i Enter *#197328640# it says not registered on network ! I`ve tried to find any stock jb 4.11 to make the Enter *#197328640#.trick and didn`t find anything but from 4.12 to 4.4.4 !
if you have any other solution let me know ! Also didn`t find anything about Not registered on network !
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I'm out of choices now. Sorryy.
So please ask in the Help Thread I linked in my previous post.
Hopefully there you will get better advices :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for your understanding. Thread closed.
Hi awesome guys, I got an HTC One E8 India carrier locked (which is dual sim version), is there any way for me to unlock it so I can use it in Malaysia. Searched all the forum the only result I got is unlocking Sprint HTC One E8. Could it be unlocked? Thanks awesome guys!
India version isn't carrier locked dude..
buggerman said:
India version isn't carrier locked dude..
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Oh I see, thanks buggerman! Might be the network type discrepancy or damaged sim slot.
Hello everyone, I have this Samsung Galaxy S8+ Phone. Mobile carrier is Docomo from Japan and it's sim locked is there anyway to unlock this? Model is SC-03J how can i use this for another mobile carrier?
Thanks!
janacee101 said:
Hello everyone, I have this Samsung Galaxy S8+ Phone. Mobile carrier is Docomo from Japan and it's sim locked is there anyway to unlock this? Model is SC-03J how can i use this for another mobile carrier?
Thanks!
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Request Docomo to unlock it.
cam30era said:
Request Docomo to unlock it.
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Unfortunately I can't. I think the true owner of the phone is required for unlocking it. I need different ways to unlock it. Can I just install another samsung s8+ firmware to this phone?
cam30era said:
Request Docomo to unlock it.
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Can i just flash a rom that is SM-950FD to this phone? This rom has a dual sim feature but the SC-03J only has one sim. Will this work? i mean its okay even if its just one sim i just want it to work on my country.
Here are the difference in hardware:
http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-duos-sm-g955fd/5302394
Thanks!
janacee101 said:
Can i just flash a rom that is SM-950FD to this phone? This rom has a dual sim feature but the SC-03J only has one sim. Will this work? i mean its okay even if its just one sim i just want it to work on my country.
Here are the difference in hardware:
http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-duos-sm-g955fd/5302394
Thanks!
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No. There's no firmware or ROM that will SIM unlock it.
You'll need to have the original owner unlock the phone for you OR purchase the phone already unlocked - no software can unlock it for you.
Docomo and Softbank are extremely strict when it comes to unlocking a phone, you need to have an account with them for a few months, pay off the phone, and you'll be able to unlock the phone. If you don't then having it unlocked *remotely* is out of the question unless you sent it to someone who can unlock it for you.
Sorry to revive the thread after so long.
I have similar situation. I have a NTT Docomo s8+. I have unlocked it as well, it now works with my ATT sim in USA.
problem is the annoying Docomo apps in Japanese.
I am not able to rid of it completely.
Can I flash a US-Unlocked stock ROM or any custom ROM ?
pls let me know how.
Pls note my phone is Snapdragon based, (unfortunately most ROMs are for Exynos version).