Hello,
I brought Galaxy S4 E330 to U.S., which is the one I was using back in Korea. Can I unlock this phone? I heard I can unlock it by rooting it, but could somebody tell me how? I found the pre-rooted ROM. I know it might sound like a pretty dumb question, so if you direct me to a right thread, I will figure out myself. Thanks for your help!
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Hello,
I brought Galaxy S4 E330 to U.S., which is the one I was using back in Korea. Can I unlock this phone? I heard I can unlock it by rooting it, but could somebody tell me how? I found the pre-rooted ROM. I know it might sound like a pretty dumb question, so if you direct me to a right thread, I will figure out myself. Thanks for your help!
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Depends. Are we talking about SIM unlocking, of bootloader unlocking? Both may have been achieved already, but I think you are talking about the latter (if the former, then earlier Samsungs had the unlock code stored in nvram - don't know about later models).
In either case, best to ask here:
> Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505, i9505G, i9506 > Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly.
Please note, you will need to register for an XDA account before you can post there.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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Hi If I reflash a stock rom does the locking returns to original carrier?
if so. Does the orignial unlock code serve to unlock device?
Hi,
I need to know your device make and model number so I can point you in the right direction.
Thanks!
Darth said:
Hi,
I need to know your device make and model number so I can point you in the right direction.
Thanks!
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Hi.
Thanks for responding.
My Cellphone is a Samsung S3 I9300
Hope this info is enough
Regards Bo
OK, I have an S2 and a Moto X both Sim unlocked.... And they remain unlocked no matter what I've done to them.
But I can't find a clear answer on your device specifically... So I would ask here to be sure,
> Samsung Galaxy S III I9300, I9305 > Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question
Good luck!
I may appear a little simple but I have just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT i9505). It's vodafone (don't know if that matters). I want to install a kernal to overclock etc and custom ROM, but talks of bricking if you use the wrong one has frozen me and I need to know if ANY ROM/kernal that is compatible with the i9505 will be ok. I'm just a little confused, being new to all this. Any helplful advice would be most appreciated. Thank you all very much, and sorry to be so numb!
Hi,
I'm not sure what you mean about the bricking, but I do know that if you flash anything not designed for your exact device model, yes, you can and likely will brick. So just be sure anything you want to flash is for your exact model number and that you follow the instructions exactly.
Any more questions about this or anything else can be asked on this dedicated help thread for your device,
> Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505, i9505G, i9506 > Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly
Good luck!
P. S. If you want to learn more and build your confidence, read through some of the sticky guides, FAQ's and tutorials found here your devices Q&A and general sections, here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
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Hi All,
I like in Canada and i'm with TELUS... anyway i bought this phone on ebay and it was 150 dollars great deal... I have always just bough an unlock key without issue but i guess this model i535 is different ( damn you verizon)/
I just want to unlock it so i will be able to use my local Telus...
the phone is running 4.42 and kernel 3.4.0
if someone could please let me know the EASEIST way to unlock this - I have never rooted a phone before but have to learn some how! is there no other way to unlock this than rooted it?
Please reply and help!
Thank you all very much
Hi there,
Please follow this thread listed bellow :
[Q] Please help me unlock my verzion I535
For more questions ask there or in this forum:
> Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III > Verizon Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck
That link doesn't really give any HOW TO - it just says to pay someone... is there another link?
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Hi there,
Please follow this thread listed bellow :
[Q] Please help me unlock my verzion I535
For more questions ask there or in this forum:
> Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III > Verizon Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck
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The mission of XDA Assist is to provide basic help to those who have tried searching but can't find what they are looking for and need assistance. This is not a "helpdesk" providing technical assistance but more to point you in the correct direction with your problem. Perhaps you can't find posts on how to root your phone, install custom recovery or maybe you have questions about how to navigate and use features on the site.
Our XDA Assist team will give you links to threads/forums that are relevant to your problem. You may be pointed towards guides and instructions that can be quite complex, so you will still need to read carefully and be cautious before attempting to make software changes to your device. It is essential you are in the correct forum for your device model; what works for one can ruin another.
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Please post your querie in the forum I gave you above dedicated to your device.
Thanks, thread closed.
I have a Verizon note 2 sch i605. Unrooted. Running 4.4.2.
Is it possible for me to unlock the bootloader so I can install
Cm12?
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I have a Verizon note 2 sch i605. Unrooted. Running 4.4.2.
Is it possible for me to unlock the bootloader so I can install
Cm12?
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
From what I can tell, it has been a cat and mouse game for a few years now. An XDA member releases an unlock method, Verizon blocks the exploit and bricks the previously unlocked devices.
I cannot really tell where things have left off now, even with this thread which summarizes the exploits and is the hub for unlocking questions:
> Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II > Verizon Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Questions about Unlocking or Recovering from a Soft Brick? LOOK HERE BEFORE POSTING!!
...at any rate, my suggestion is to scan that thread (read the first post and some of the latest to get a feel of the situation), and then if needed (if you question remains unanswered), register for an XDA account and ask there.
Sorry that the response isn't cut and dried, but I hope it helps, and I wish you good luck.
Hi ive bought this off ebay & it stated it was locked to o2 but turns out its locked to oranage, the firmware says its polish ffs can i flash this with the UK firware to unlock it or lock it to o2, help would be great...thanks.....
Hi,
Thanks for using XDA assist.
You could try using this guide:
Galaxy s3 mini unlock jellybean WORKING!!!!
The thread above is quite old now, but might work if you downgrade your phone's android version.
The best solution would be to ask your carrier and see if they can do anything for you. If you are still unsatisfied, return the device if you can.
If you have any further questions, please create a XDA account and post in the Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
Good Luck! - gsstudios