So I followed the Casual script to unlocked/flash my Verizon for Pageplus. I have already ported the Verizon number to Pageplus. I followed the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...6#post42791826
Step 1. Root- Success
Step 2. Flash Insecure Aboot- Sucess
Step 3. Flash Recovery of your choice- installed TRWP -Success
Phone rebooted into TRWP
1. I choose reboot, then system to restart my Galaxy S III
Then I get messages
1. Mobile network not available (it has the correct MEID)
2. A SIM card is necessary to operate this phone. - the Tap-tap method on the language screen doesn't work. I don't see "emergency call."
As a newbie, I don't have the minimum post to ask these questions on the above thread. What do I need to do? Wife came home and it's her phone that I ported from Verizon to Pageplus and is on my case! Thanks!
After u fix the problem trow this in the list CRAP I MEESED UP ON AND SHE WNT FORGET ABOUT IT
sorry im of no help
twistedillutions said:
After u fix the problem trow this in the list CRAP I MEESED UP ON AND SHE WNT FORGET ABOUT IT
sorry im of no help
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You got that right!
UPDATED 7.14.2014
Method 1 (rooted)
The easiest way you can use RegionLockAway for those on MK2 is to do this:
I did this on the stock MK2 ROM stock.
Since no one either bothered to look in the same forum for the modem thread here is a link to the modems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496517
1. Root the phone on Stock MK2.
2. Download and install Safestrap.
3. Download MF3 modem.
4. Install the modem using Safestrap from the stock rom slot (what I did)
5. Reboot the phone, go to settings, and confirm you are on the MF3 modem. (this will not affect KNOX or bootloader)
6. Run RegionLockAway 1.3
7. Shut the phone down and insert any other carrier sim and turn the phone on, or leave the sim in after installing the MF3 modem, bypass the code unlock screen and then run RegionLockAway 1.3
8. Reboot and you should see it activate your carrier.
9. You can also flash back to MK2 if you like. (optional)
I can confirm it worked and the T-Mobile sim was accepted. There was no invalid sim prompt or unlock code prompt after doing this. I even flashed back to the MK2 modem and it still stayed unlocked.
Unfortunately the person I got the phone from had reported it stolen and when it went to activate on T-mobile is threw up the MM#6 code meaning the phone can't be activated due to bad IMEI. Apparently the guy who sold it to me assured me it would work on AT&T and everything was good. I had the phone maybe 5 days and after unlocking it later found out he reported it stolen. So yes I got scammed. Luckily I only paid $100 for the AT&T GS4. However for being honest on craigslist that I had a beautiful AT&T GS4 with Bad IMEI I was able to get $250 for the phone from a guy who fixes these problems...and that's all I will say to that. So now I have a Galaxy Note 1.
For those on KitKat 4.4 NB1 Here is more info from DroidDonX
DroidDonX said:
Downgrade from NB1 to MK2, and SIM Unlock SUCESSFUL!!
I got the CSC error too, but to get around that you have to flash the (modem) by flashing the CSC tar in ODIN. You should of got in the MK2 ODIN firmware folder.
It should say this:
CSC_ATT_I337ATTEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
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Link is at the bottom of the post!!
Method 2 (posted by muniz_ri)
Alternatively, I337 owners can flash the MDL modem via Odin to re-gain access to the hidden menu(links to signed, odin flashable modems below) then follow the guide in the OP to unlock your phone. Once completed you can re-flash the MK2 modem. I tested this process on my own stock i337 running stock MK2 and it works but follow at your own risk. Also, my knox warranty flag has been tripped for a long time so I don't know if flashing the MDL modem will trip the flag or not. Someone else can chime in on that. Cheers:
MDL Modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!wpUUXQCS!Aws3S1HWW31WUnA1s4BavFsyoNU7fBTVaEvIzcd3t6M
MK2 Modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!pwESna5I!YK7EKG37xXIG1ReB-Z-mfSMoXNkXQ9t2EdMK9ofgJKg[/QUOTE]
To finish this method go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
*muniz_ri has stated he is not sure whether this will trip KNOX or not*
**Method 2 has been confirmed to not trip KNOX by users**
Thanks to RockRatt and deadlysin9 for letting me know it was safe to just flash modems while on MK2 rooted
My method to root the AT&T S4 was saferoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
For those who need to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3
kali323 said:
CSC_ATT_I337ATTEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar
https://mega.co.nz/#!jgRVFaAB!6DeTpHAFqjjUzw1rBimo8Ge39l6vrZ1Z1A54FJMUjvI
Remember use the CSC slot in Odin
We are downgrading everything but the bootloader when downgrading from 4.4.2 to 4.3
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Method 3 (For those on NC1 or higher) @NewToGalaxy
Link for the files needed:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/16fu4havwvbt59c/NC1unlock.zip
NewToGalaxy said:
Try this and let me know, BTW this works on SGH-I337 S4 on 4.4.2 Kit Kat w/ stock ROM and NC1 Modem:
1. Download and install the following programs, but do not open them: Regionlock Away v1.3, towelroot v3, BusyBox Free v1.22.1 and Terminal Emulator and Safestrap v3.72. You should also obtain a MF3 modem flash .zip and place it on your internal storage "sdcard" or external storage, just remember where it is. I believe you can have any SIM card that is an unauthorized carrier in your phone at this time. That is of course if you want to unlock your SIM. I personally did not do this but my friend did it and I have read in the XDA forums that you can do this in theory if you so desire.
2. I placed all of the apps mentioned in this post into a single folder for ease of access.
3. Open towelroot and click "make it ra1n."
4. Upon completion, your device should be rooted, no reboot is necessary at this time (takes 5-10 seconds MAX).
5. Your device is now rooted, now download and install SuperSU. Open it and give any program you run from here on out access by clicking "grant" upon opening.
6. Open BusyBox Free v1.22.1 and let it run until complete, I let it complete the smart install but you can click on "install" at the bottom if you want. (don't know if this is required, I just read about it on one of the xda forums or a YouTube video out there somewhere, at any rate, I had heard that you can run it and install everything that needs to be installed and I had heard that you will obtain your overall objective of unlocking your phone. :angel: Let an expert elaborate on this one...
7. Download and install Root Checker Basic. Open it and click on "verify root." You should see some text in green that states, "Congratulations! This device has root access!" You just verified you have root :victory:
8. Open Terminal Emulator and type "su" (but no quotations "", so just type su), then press enter/return.
9. This should give Terminal Emulator root access via SuperSU. Now type "setenforce 0" (again, without "", so just setenforce 0 and press enter/return).
10. You just allowed your device to open Safestrap without automatically crashing if you didn’t complete step 9. (step 9 must be accomplished every single time you wish to open Safestrap or when ever you seek to boot into Safestrap Mode. I made it a habit to type this in every time I turn on/reboot my device. Let’s hope one of the devs can come up with something to fix this so it is automated and we don’t have to physically type this in every time) *hint* *hint*
11. Now that you opened Safestrap, click on "Install Recovery." If I remember correctly, it will require you to boot upon completion of the installation. Don't remember but if it makes you reboot though, but when you first turn on your phone it will say that Safestrap is disabled and you can either enter "recovery" or "continue." If it does reboot and you get this, just click "continue" to boot normally. At this time, complete step 9 then open Safestrap and click on "reboot to recovery."
Alternate Option 11A. For whatever reason, if you did not reboot your device after clicking "install recovery," upon completion of installing Safestrap, click on "reboot to recovery." You have to click this every time you wish to reboot into Safestrap Recovery Mode. (I could be mistaken but this is the method I use to reboot into recovery each time) Check out my name, I am new to the Galaxy scene.
12. Now that you are in Safestrap, click on "Mount."
13. Mount the storage device you put the MF3 modem on by checking "System" if it is stored on the internal memory (example sdcard\download) or "Micro SDcard" if it is saved to your external Micro SD Card.
14. Back out of that screen and go to main scree in Safestrap.
15. Click on "Install."
16. Click on the actual .zip file for the MF3 Modem Flash file mentioned previously. This will flash your modem from NC1 to MF3.
17. :victory: Congrats, you now have an MF3 Modem.
18. Go to main screen in Safestrap. Click on "Reboot," then "System."
I stopped here on my device, but what my friend did on her device, she went on to unlock her SIM in the following steps. I have not done this and I cannot confirm this, maybe someone else can. But from reading threads on XDA, this in theory should work.
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Now, for the 19th step, In case you missed the first step to place your unauthorized SIM in your phone, no fear, this is the time when you absolutely have to have it If you wish to unlock your SIM. In theory you can elect to open RegionLock Away and then click on "Region Unlock." I cannot confirm this for I have NOT done this but I have read that your device will reboot or you should reboot at this time. Your device should boot up normally, aside from the screen that says Safestrap is disabled in which you must click on "Continue" to boot normally or wait 10 seconds to boot normally. You should in theory have an unlocked SIM and now have access said network once your device boots up. If it did not work, Re-read this entire 19th step and the 2nd time around you should be good to go.
I hope this worked for you. I cannot confirm anything past the 18th step but in theory it should work for you. Let me know. :cyclops::cyclops:
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Disclaimer
I am not responsible if you brick your phone. You should have some working knowledge about your phone as well as rooting and flasing. This is not a comprehensive guide. This is a workaround for those on MK2 firmware where in none of the secret codes to access the SIM lock will work.
Did this method last night. Worked like a charm. Tested my T-Mobile sim and all is good
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
This definitely works!! Thanks
Glad I can help. I was out of options since the unlock code I paid for was a bust.I wish I knew the phone had a bad IMEI. However my experiment worked and now can help others from having to pay for an unlock on MK2.
Anyone else if it worked post here. This should be stickied lol!!
bvzxa3 said:
The easiest way yo use RegionLockAway for those on MK2 is to do this:
1. Root the phone on MK2.
2. Download and install Safestrap.
3. Download MF3 modem.
4. Install the modem using Safestrap from the stock rom slot (what I did)
5. Reboot the phone, go to settings, and confirm you are on the MF3 modem. (this will not affect KNOX or bootloader)
6. Run RegionLockAway 1.3
7. Shut the phone down and insert any other carrier sim and turn the phone on, or leave the sim in after installing the MF3 modem, bypass the code unlock screen and then run RegionLockAway 1.3
8. Reboot and you should see it activate your carrier.
9. You can also flash back to MK2 if you like. (optional)
I can confirm it worked and the T-Mobile sim was accepted. There was no invalid sim prompt or unlock code prompt after doing this. I even flashed back to the MK2 modem and it still stayed unlocked.
Unfortunately the person I got the phone from had reported it stolen and when it went to activate on T-mobile is threw up the MM#6 code meaning the phone can't be activated due to bad IMEI. Luckily I only paid $100 for the AT&T GS4. However for being honest on craigslist that I had a beautiful AT&T GS4 with Bad IMEI I was able to get $250 for the phone. So now I have a Galaxy Note 1.
Thanks to RockRatt and deadlysin9 for letting me know it was safe to just flash modems while on MK2 rooted
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Where to get these files? I have the stock MD5 modem for MF3. It can't be flashed using SafeStrap can it? Thanks
edit: I found the RegionLockAway 1.3 ... but cannot flash the Modem files from SafeStrap. I must have the wrong file format. It errors out on me with 3.71 SS.
Would this work on i337m. I know it would be a different modem but would i be able to.
MK2 Sim Unlock
Can I get the link for MF3 modem? I would like to update it back to mk2 after unlocking. Where I can get ODIN stock MK2 firmware?
vhicke said:
Would this work on i337m. I know it would be a different modem but would i be able to.
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I don't know about the i337M because I never had one. I can only speak for the i337 AT&T. If the current firmware you're on does not work with regionlockaway, then you may have to flash a modem that regionlockaway will work on.
TheDogman said:
Where to get these files? I have the stock MD5 modem for MF3. It can't be flashed using SafeStrap can it? Thanks
edit: I found the RegionLockAway 1.3 ... but cannot flash the Modem files from SafeStrap. I must have the wrong file format. It errors out on me with 3.71 SS.
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what firmware are you on?
and they should be in zip format
nics04 said:
Can I get the link for MF3 modem? I would like to update it back to mk2 after unlocking. Where I can get ODIN stock MK2 firmware?
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Go back to the first post I put up a link.
You cannot use ODIN if you are on the MK2 firmware. Just flash back to MK2 modem after you perform the unlock.
Unlock the Safestrap method
Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
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Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
TheDogman said:
Where to get these files? I have the stock MD5 modem for MF3. It can't be flashed using SafeStrap can it? Thanks
edit: I found the RegionLockAway 1.3 ... but cannot flash the Modem files from SafeStrap. I must have the wrong file format. It errors out on me with 3.71 SS.
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Only1Anonymous said:
Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
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Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
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Safestrap has nothing to do with the unlock. Safestrap gives you the ability to "safely" flash modems lower then MK2 on the MK2 firmware (if that is what you are on). The app that does the actual work is regionlockaway 1.3. This is a permanent unlock.
This also worked for me. Great Post!
Simple and easy, decided to finally unlock today very smooth. Thanks for the hard work
Any benefits to flashing back to mk2?
ACardAttack said:
Any benefits to flashing back to mk2?
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I believe for some it has better download speeds. Far as I know it also connects better to wifi. You can flash modems at will rooted and on safestrap to see which one works for you
NVM, mods feel free to delete, I can't seem to
Amazing, your the man!
Worked perfectly on my i337 (ATT). I am on Tmobile now and no issues so far.
:good::good::good::good::good:
bvzxa3 said:
The easiest way yo use RegionLockAway for those on MK2 is to do this:
I did this on the stock [email protected] ROM stock.
Since no one either bothered to look in the same forum for the modem thread here is a link to the modems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496517
1. Root the phone on Stock MK2.
2. Download and install Safestrap.
3. Download MF3 modem.
4. Install the modem using Safestrap from the stock rom slot (what I did)
5. Reboot the phone, go to settings, and confirm you are on the MF3 modem. (this will not affect KNOX or bootloader)
6. Run RegionLockAway 1.3
7. Shut the phone down and insert any other carrier sim and turn the phone on, or leave the sim in after installing the MF3 modem, bypass the code unlock screen and then run RegionLockAway 1.3
8. Reboot and you should see it activate your carrier.
9. You can also flash back to MK2 if you like. (optional)
I can confirm it worked and the T-Mobile sim was accepted. There was no invalid sim prompt or unlock code prompt after doing this. I even flashed back to the MK2 modem and it still stayed unlocked.
Unfortunately the person I got the phone from had reported it stolen and when it went to activate on T-mobile is threw up the MM#6 code meaning the phone can't be activated due to bad IMEI. Luckily I only paid $100 for the AT&T GS4. However for being honest on craigslist that I had a beautiful AT&T GS4 with Bad IMEI I was able to get $250 for the phone. So now I have a Galaxy Note 1.
Thanks to RockRatt and deadlysin9 for letting me know it was safe to just flash modems while on MK2 rooted
Disclaimer
I am not responsible if you brick your phone. You should have some working knowledge about your phone as well as rooting and flasing. This is not a comprehensive guide. This is a workaround for those on MK2 firmware where in none of the secret codes to access the SIM lock will work.
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Big thanks! Worked perfectly!
If you're going to T-mobile be sure you turn on roaming and reset your APN to help data connection...I also had to go in and edit the APN and change the Bearer setting to LTE (it was on unknown on default for some reason),...at least that helped me
Any reason to keep safestrap or regionlock on my phone after doing all this?
ACardAttack said:
Big thanks! Worked perfectly!
If you're going to T-mobile be sure you turn on roaming and reset your APN to help data connection...I also had to go in and edit the APN and change the Bearer setting to LTE (it was on unknown on default for some reason),...at least that helped me
Any reason to keep safestrap or regionlock on my phone after doing all this?
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You can delete them both if you want. When I had my S4 I sold it with safestrap installed for the future user since it's the only way to install some custom roms
I own a I717m Galaxy Note with service provider of Bell.
I have tried following step by step guides from here on how to root a note.
Problem is the Canadian version is different than the US version. I downloaded two different .tar files, one came in the .zip file that included Odin 1.85 as well as then the root. The other .tar file I found through the forms from someone also with a Canadian note having difficulty.
Every time I run Odin to install the .tar it says successful. Yet when I put my phone into the next step holding volume up and down + power. There is never the selection option to open file from sdcard. Only do the clear, wipe, reset to factor shenanigans. Therefore I can not install the root.
Can I get a hand with this please.
Thanx Markes12344
i've tried looking everywhere. rooting any other phone is simple... this one wants to be a stubborn mule.
Can i get any advise on the subject please?
I AM NOT TAKING CREDIT FOR THIS WORK THIS IS JUST HOW I DID IT, I DO NOT INTEND TO PISS ANYONE OFF, AND YOU SHOULD THANK THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THIS GUIDES, NOT ME.
I am posting this guide on how to unlock your LG G2 LS980 so you can use it with kitkat 4.4.2 because I struggled for a few months with jelly bean (not saying that I don't like) and I went crazy trying to unlock it and to have kitkat on it, so let's get to work
1- you will need stock ROM or stock ROM based, if you don't know what I'm talking about follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 READ IT!
2- When you have your stock ROM follow this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Now your phone should be unlocked and working with Jelly bean, if it's not unlocked well, I had some problems doing it so if you have the same ones this is how you fix it:
Important! Download root explorer, you MUST download the one that requires root.
1- you can't copy carrier to /carrier/: well I couldn't in my computer so what I did is that I downloaded Root Explorer you can do it here then I took the file from my computer to anywhere in your phone but to /sdcard... I repeat DO NOT copy it to /sdcard, then you open root explorer and you paste the folders INSIDE of /carrier/ to carrier. CONGRATS your phone it's unlocked.
Now that your phone it's unlocked and working with jelly bean you need to follow this guide:
http://direct.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2675280
After you copy the new folders of carrier to /carrier/ you should have tethering working IMPORTANT! If you don't have tethering working DO NOT continue
IMPORTANT! use root explorer and only root explorer to copy the new carrier folders to /carrier/ that's the only way it worked for me.
Now that we've done that, we need to set everything in our phone, use it normally, and then go to settings>>system updates>>Update LG software you might see a date with the year 1969(great year) tap check for update, if you're prompted to update your phone do it, do it as many times as your phone ask you to, if you aren't go to setting>>apps>> (slide to all)>>google services framework after that, clear data and check for update again, now use your phone normally and after a few minutes you should receive the update notification and that's it!!
Credits to:
ysabxe
sangli
hyelton
Heres the backstory.... I was given (free) a VWZ Galaxy S4 with lollipop OC1. I FINALLY rooted it today (thanks to XDA and Kingroot). Here's my (2) dillemas:
1) I am using a t-mobile sim card (I have to have wifi calling here in the mountains of Oregon....there is no cell service until a 3 mile drive). I am looking to flash the phone over to a Tmobile ROM so I can use the phone for wifi calling, AND get rid of the inability to send sms messages (the problematic lollipop bug)
2) I have experience flashing ECM's (engine computers) for Mitsubishi's (Evolutions), but not cell phones. I know the premise is the same for the cars computer as it is for a Galaxy S4, BUT I have zero experience in flashing a phone. Being out here in "hill billyville", no one out here knows how to flash a phone within a 2 hour drive or more from here...lol
Do you think anyone can offer any guidance? I know I will need a Tmobile rom (i am fine ditching Lollipop for Kit kat if that is all thats available as of now.)
NOTE: I have searched the forums for a few months now, and after searching I have installed ODIN on my desktop, and installed ES file explorer, SuperSU, Root Checker, and root explorer on my phone. My developer options are "on" as well. Tutorial videos are VERY helpful and leave me with a minor headache that's completely tolerable..... :laugh::good:
My phone info:
Model: SCH-I545
Bootlaoder: I545VRUGOC1
Kernel version : 3.4.0-4584173 [email protected] #1 32-bit
Modem Board: MDM9615M
bump....anybody?