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Is it actually possible to sim Unlock Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P)

Hi all,
I have been searching in some threads, and I could not find any valuable answer. Is it actually possible to sim unlock (offline) the Galaxy Note 5/Sprint variant ?
I just bought one, and I am living in Burkina Faso. I had it working fine, until I entered the Download Mode screen (out of curiosity). I did nothing special and tried to Cancel out. Unfortunately, OEM unlocking was not off. I got the bootloop screen displaying the Samsung Logo with the red message in the upper-left corner saying "custom binary blocked by frp lock".
I googled a bit then discovered that flashing a stock rom was the solution. I downloaded stock firmware N920PVPS3DQF1_N920PSPT3DQF1_SPR.zip (based on Android 7) and then flashed it via Odin. It went fine, and I could turn on the phone. All the data were there, but no way to get my local sim card to work.
Is there any one who can help here ?
Much thanks in advance.

Roland_Y said:
Hi all,
I have been searching in some threads, and I could not find any valuable answer. Is it actually possible to sim unlock (offline) the Galaxy Note 5/Sprint variant ?
I just bought one, and I am living in Burkina Faso. I had it working fine, until I entered the Download Mode screen (out of curiosity). I did nothing special and tried to Cancel out. Unfortunately, OEM unlocking was not off. I got the bootloop screen displaying the Samsung Logo with the red message in the upper-left corner saying "custom binary blocked by frp lock".
I googled a bit then discovered that flashing a stock rom was the solution. I downloaded stock firmware N920PVPS3DQF1_N920PSPT3DQF1_SPR.zip (based on Android 7) and then flashed it via Odin. It went fine, and I could turn on the phone. All the data were there, but no way to get my local sim card to work.
Is there any one who can help here ?
Much thanks in advance.
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Hey man many of us in the same predicament. I found that flashing a different modem (CP) will help get some SIM
Capabilities. Not perfect but you can receive and make calls use 3g (no LTE) but cannot send SMS. I'm also searching for solutions
Search Google for " flashing radio for SMN920P" is a .tar file and you flash it via Odin

Trying to install TWRP on SM-955F Custom binary(RECOVERY) blocked due to remaining...

Hello.
(backstory, boring) I have an SM-955F from Claro that I've been trying to unlock completely from the carrier. I've had lots of trouble with them and am pending a case with FCC to get out of their claws. In the meantime, I've been trying (without success, hence my posts) to get it working 100% with T-Mobile. I've had T-Mobile for years under a friend's name and couldn't get a device -so I took one from Claro when Puerto Rico was hit with the Hurricane (T-Mobile had no signal for months).
(Little-lot- of info) So, I had the phone updated to Sammobile's PCT 8.0 firmware -G955FXXU1CRC7_G955FOWA1CRC2_PCT-. But it didn't have the OEM unlock. At one point I remember installing TWRP but something happened to the phone and it wouldn't boot up. So, my act of magic (*coughs*, XDA) I found a way to get it back to official firmware (I think at first it was a Germany's 8.0 firmware*can't find the file name*). Anyways, I want to get the phone to have Wi-Fi calling, VoLTE, etc from T-Mobile and, for what I've interpreted, that comes from the CSC files.
Now, I found a thread that uses TWRP+AROMA to get a list of CSC files on the phone and I can just install the one I want. (I don't know if there's an easier way directly from ODIN but I've not found that compatible TMB CSC file for my phone to get the features working, if any).
In any case I still want my phone rooted (I think I triggered Knox, but the phone updated through the Samsung Updater just fine after installing a PCT 7.0 firmware -G955FXXU1AQCC_G955FOWA1AQCC_PCT-. Clearly I'm out of my depth)
(to the point) The phone doesn't want to install my TWRP file. Says "custom binary(RECOVERY) blocked due to remaining installment balance". Obviously it's Claro's side blocking it, I think?. But I can't get them to unlock it (since it's still "theirs", until I get my case resolved or pay their stupid balance. Long story short, Claro's service is **** and I regret not waiting to get my credit approved my T-Mobile)
So, how do I go about it? I read that its RMM blocked. But my state says normal. The OEM unlock only appears on the 7.0 -G955FXXU1AQCC_G955FOWA1AQCC_PCT- firmware (even then it won't let me install TWRP through ODIN). I honestly don't know. I'll appreciate all the help I can get to reach my goal of getting 100% on T-Mobile's features (mainly VoLTE, if possible-the feature is greyed out so I assume it can be activated). Can't even change the radio band on the thing. I read something about using Nova Launcher and having the widgets activate it through "Enhanced LTE" (I think) but that option doesn't appear on the list. I'd also like to delete all remnants from Claro on the phone, bloatware, booting logo and such. Since it's a 955F, I assume one can make it as if international?
Also, please check my previous post, I just realized I forgot to detail something. I did hit that "your phone has been modified, restart to undo process" and I forgot. Maybe that's the root of it all?
Any questions, please do ask. I'd like to get this moving. For now I'll use my Nexus 6 (God I love that phone a lot)
Maybe there's some compensation on this, maybe, if I get it done.
I've included the picture of the error and the info on Download mode, links for files I refer to also at the bottom.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/PCT/download/G955FXXU1CRC7/216223/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/PCT/download/G955FXXU1AQCC/129048/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22

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I have the same problem "custom binary (RECOVERY) blocked due to remaining installment balance", when trying to install TWRP, in my case I want to install Custom Rom and I could not, I have not found any solution to this problem, I do not have OEM on 8.0, and the RMM status is normal, I could unlock unlock SIM thanks to a friend with Z3X tool, do not charge for it but thankfully I made a donation for the hard work and also that the Z3X is not cheap at all, if you need to talk to him, you inform me to give you his contact.
SM-G955F Claro Puerto Rico.

Help Please

Hi.
I'm from uk ( hi to you all ). I made a mistake, bought an s8+ on ebay which ended up to be an usa model ( scam ) and after 1 month of usage suddently my SIM doesen't work anymore ( worked smoothly before ) also my phone says "no service" :crying: .
My SIM is working into other devices but no other sim works into my phone.
I believe i got some kind of virus or maybe a software problem..i don't know.
Tried factory reset, network reset, still no results.
Reading through the forum i tried out odin but i'm a newbee here ( never had usa models ). I tried 2-3 different ways but the result is "FAIL"
All i know when i enter the Download mode it says: carrier ATT
But my Baseband is G955USQU4CRE9 ( t mobile ) i dont know how.
Anyway, can anyone of you help me please with a step by step tutorial and maybe a link that suits my phone?
Thank you very much and have a lovely day.

Lordsf95 said:
Hi.
I'm from uk ( hi to you all ). I made a mistake, bought an s8+ on ebay which ended up to be an usa model ( scam ) and after 1 month of usage suddently my SIM doesen't work anymore ( worked smoothly before ) also my phone says "no service" :crying: .
My SIM is working into other devices but no other sim works into my phone.
I believe i got some kind of virus or maybe a software problem..i don't know.
Tried factory reset, network reset, still no results.
Reading through the forum i tried out odin but i'm a newbee here ( never had usa models ). I tried 2-3 different ways but the result is "FAIL"
All i know when i enter the Download mode it says: carrier ATT
But my Baseband is G955USQU4CRE9 ( t mobile ) i dont know how.
Anyway, can anyone of you help me please with a step by step tutorial and maybe a link that suits my phone?
Thank you very much and have a lovely day.
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I would make sure the device isn't blacklisted I have seen cases like this a bunch of times. All 4 major carriers in US can be checked on their websites. With the byod pages a lot as well as other places. If it is black listed you can use your local police. Plus eBay or where ever with your purchase receipt

Error while searching for networks samsung galaxy A8 2018

Hey guys help here.. my A8 2018 android 9 pie always displays 'emergency calls only' and when i go to settings and try to search operators manually it says error while searching for networks..
it all began when i brought it into another country..
i tried soft and hard reset then went on to install another rom to no avail...
its baseband and imei are all known... ..
i even tried to downgrade it but it displays an error in download mode which says device binary 7 bla bla binary 2...
when in download mode i can see some text displayed as "CARRIER ID = XFA" am not sure if this is of any importance...
I also went on to root her so that i will be ready to implement any method that can be available
any help is greatly appreciated

godknoe said:
Hey guys help here.. my A8 2018 android 9 pie always displays 'emergency calls only' and when i go to settings and try to search operators manually it says error while searching for networks..
it all began when i brought it into another country..
i tried soft and hard reset then went on to install another rom to no avail...
its baseband and imei are all known... ..
i even tried to downgrade it but it displays an error in download mode which says device binary 7 bla bla binary 2...
when in download mode i can see some text displayed as "CARRIER ID = XFA" am not sure if this is of any importance...
I also went on to root her so that i will be ready to implement any method that can be available
any help is greatly appreciated
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XFA is the south africa CSC. where will you be using the phone? ive used the germany, uk, ireland, romanian and russian firmwares on my A8 here in the states and they all worked just fine. im betting that the phone is locked to its native CSC

i am using the phone in zimbabwe..
so if locked to its original carrier is there any way to fix it or i should take it back to xfa

godknoe said:
i am using the phone in zimbabwe..
so if locked to its original carrier is there any way to fix it or i should take it back to xfa
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the A8's are supposed to be unlocked tho. Did you buy it thru a carrier?
go to this address and search for xfa, youll see that its unbranded and should be able to be used on any GSM carrier. You might have to give the carrier the IMEI in order to get it working

How to fully wipe phone ?

I have a Samsung S7 that my Father had been using on a Vodafone contract.
He died in April .... we closed the contract. All his accounts are closed.
Now trying to set up a phone as a PAYG on Three for my daughter.
When you boot it up it needs an unlock code - to fill the NUL request form in on Vodafoneyou need the IMEI which I don't have
I can't use *#06# as the phone comes up as locked and needs a PIN. (which I don't have)
Hrs of fun with Vodafone support and advised carrying out hardware reset of phone.
Did that .... it wipes ... starts config & connects to WiFi but then advises it was an unauthorised reset and needs previous Google account details - which I don't have.
So 2 issues - I can't get the phone to clean state and I can't get phone's IMEI
Anybody know how to proceed.

Sargan said:
I have a Samsung S7 that my Father had been using on a Vodafone contract.
He died in April .... we closed the contract. All his accounts are closed.
Now trying to set up a phone as a PAYG on Three for my daughter.
When you boot it up it needs an unlock code - to fill the NUL request form in on Vodafoneyou need the IMEI which I don't have
I can't use *#06# as the phone comes up as locked and needs a PIN. (which I don't have)
Hrs of fun with Vodafone support and advised carrying out hardware reset of phone.
Did that .... it wipes ... starts config & connects to WiFi but then advises it was an unauthorised reset and needs previous Google account details - which I don't have.
So 2 issues - I can't get the phone to clean state and I can't get phone's IMEI
Anybody know how to proceed.
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My condolences to you and your family.
try
Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off) | Verizon
Here's how to factory / hard reset your Galaxy S7 / S7 edge if the screen freezes or call, app, audio or sync issues occur and the device won't start up.
www.verizon.com
if that fails or it asks for google to setup your device again(google locked)
try
flash using odin 3
watch video first and use as reference
download the right file or anyone you want doesnt really matter if they are not region feature locked (region and choice of android version linked under Youtube video guide)
Youtube guide
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