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Verizon’s Galaxy S3 source code

I haven't seen this in the forums yet so figured I'd post it..
http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articl...alaxy-s3-verizon-bootloader-unlocked-code.htm
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=i535

Obviously you didn't look very hard... Probably the fifth time I've seen this posted.
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well excuse me then, go ahead a delete the posting then.

Like I told the other guys, when you start to build a new thread there are suggestions for existing threads. Meaning, you didn't search, you didn't read the suggestions, you didn't so much as look on the forum period.

If the device is rooted why are there no custom roms for the verizon s3? What am I missing, does it have to be unlocked also?

ilogik said:
If the device is rooted why are there no custom roms for the verizon s3? What am I missing, does it have to be unlocked also?
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Very few people have this phone right now. The date for in store sales keeps getting pushed back, and even a lot of pre order dates are getting pushed back. Wait till the phone is more widely available so devs can get their hands on it.
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Is the phone released officially? Nope. Do most dev's even have it yet? Nope. Do dev's build ROM's overnight with a phone they don't have access to? Nope. Chill out!

AtLemacks said:
Is the phone released officially? Nope. Do most dev's even have it yet? Nope. Do dev's build ROM's overnight with a phone they don't have access to? Nope. Chill out!
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Your Verizon S3 bootloader is unlocked?

SpartanG087 said:
Your Verizon S3 bootloader is unlocked?
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As far as we all know the bootloader is locked. But with the developer phone comng out soon and all the devs pissed at verizon tor having it locked it will get unlocked. I have faith in the devs

msnglink said:
As far as we all know the bootloader is locked. But with the developer phone comng out soon and all the devs pissed at verizon tor having it locked it will get unlocked. I have faith in the devs
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That's what I thought, but his signature says Verizon S3 unlocked and rooted
Too bad the dev phone is $600 and I "heard" that phone insurance will not be an option for the dev phone.

SpartanG087 said:
Your Verizon S3 bootloader is unlocked?
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SIM unlocked, I can use a GSM/LTE SIM.
SpartanG087 said:
That's what I thought, but his signature says Verizon S3 unlocked and rooted
Too bad the dev phone is $600 and I "heard" that phone insurance will not be an option for the dev phone.
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Doesn't matter what you "heard" it isn't Verizon that provides the coverage, Asurion does, unless you have it from another source. Verizon has no say in Asurion protecting hardware malfunctions. Verizon may not WARRANTY the device though.

AtLemacks said:
SIM unlocked, I can use a GSM/LTE SIM.
Doesn't matter what you "heard" it isn't Verizon that provides the coverage, Asurion does, unless you have it from another source. Verizon has no say in Asurion protecting hardware malfunctions. Verizon may not WARRANTY the device though.
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how did you sim unlock it?

sid8911 said:
how did you sim unlock it?
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With the code given to me in my pre-order receipt. Since I am the only person in the world who actually read the agreement.

AtLemacks said:
With the code given to me in my pre-order receipt. Since I am the only person in the world who actually read the agreement.
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Did that come in your pre-order email? or the sheet that the phone shipped with?

The agreement page you have to click agree on before actually purchasing.
I didn't mean receipt above, sorry.
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"If you bought a wireless device for Postpay Service from Verizon Wireless that doesn't use a SIM card, and you want to reprogram it for use with another wireless network, the default programming code is set to "000000" or "123456."

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AtLemacks said:
The agreement page you have to click agree on before actually purchasing.
I didn't mean receipt above, sorry.
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Is there any way to find this again if we didn't see it the first time?

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[Q] LG Nexus 5 from t-mobile is Factory unlocked ? or locked ?

LG Nexus 5 from t-mobile is Factory unlocked ? or locked ?
if its locked , can we unlock it for using any GSM sim ????

Nexus 5 comes unlocked.

From play its unlocked. Previous nexus devices have come locked before so we cannot rule it out as being locked. Need someone with a T-Mobile supplied unit to confirm.
Since T-Mobile exists in multiple countries, probably a good idea to be explicit about which country you're asking about
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i bought mine directly from tmobile, its always unlocked from tmobile if its a nexus. most their phones are unlocked generally. and any tmobile member can ask to get any tmobile phone unlocked, for free, provided they have been with tmobile for 6 month or more. but anyways, the tmobile nexus 5 is the same exact unlocked nexus 5 that you get from the play store, but only the 16gb version is available.

simms22 said:
i bought mine directly from tmobile, its always unlocked from tmobile if its a nexus. most their phones are unlocked generally. and any tmobile member can ask to get any tmobile phone unlocked, for free, provided they have been with tmobile for 6 month or more. but anyways, the tmobile nexus 5 is the same exact unlocked nexus 5 that you get from the play store, but only the 16gb version is available.
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Sorry this is a little off topic from OP but I was just searching for a little info from someone w/ a tmobile purchased phone. On my Google purchased N5, in build.prop, there is the item: ro.carrier=unknown. @simms22, does your phone say unknown here also?? I'm just wondering if putting in "T-mobile" would help with voice/signal/data issues for people on T-mobile. Anybody have knowledge on this matter??? Thanks, (and pardon me, OP)

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Sorry this is a little off topic from OP but I was just searching for a little info from someone w/ a tmobile purchased phone. On my Google purchased N5, in build.prop, there is the item: ro.carrier=unknown. @simms22, does your phone say unknown here also?? I'm just wondering if putting in "T-mobile" would help with voice/signal/data issues for people on T-mobile. Anybody have knowledge on this matter??? Thanks, (and pardon me, OP)
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also unknown, but im using an aosp based rom
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All nexus devices are whether it's from Sprint or T-Mobile or bestbuy or anywhere really.

Google Store Unlocked Pixel 2 "OEM unlocking" locked?

I've recently ordered an Unlocked Pixel 2 from the Google store, but under Developer Options, "OEM unlocking" is greyed out and i can't change it. Did Google run out of Google versions and sold me an Unlocked Verizon phone?
CID Checker shows:
[ro.boot.cid] : 00000000
[ro.bootloader] : mw8998-002.0059.00

I just checked and mine is showing the same thing. Ordered direct from Google, although I'm using it with Verizon, would that make a difference?

cadcamaro said:
I just checked and mine is showing the same thing. Ordered direct from Google, although I'm using it with Verizon, would that make a difference?
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Can you change the "OEM unlocking" option?

samplon said:
Can you change the "OEM unlocking" option?
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Nope, mines completely blocked off as if it were a Verizon model phone.
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I just called Google support an they will get back to me in about 45 minutes, and said if they cannot solve it I'll have a replacement shipped to me. Seems to be the only solution for us at this time as others have had the same issue.

I also gave Google support a call and told them about my issue. They told me they had someone call just before me about the same issue. :laugh: Anyway, they had me send them a debug report and said they'll get back to me later.

Same here. I opened ticket with Google support last night. Waiting for a response.

Sounds like possibly the VZW Sim is converting into VZW pixel with locked BL

My wife's Pixel 2 is on Verizon and I had no issues enabling OEM unlocking on it

i went to the verizon store to play with their pixels (wait, that did not sound right). anyhow, i tried to enable developer options, and could not on neither the regular nor the XL. I could enable the secret System Tuner UI. I tried tapping several thousand times on the build number, but nothing.
also, I did notice the screen burn in for the XL, but no burn in for the regular.
just some food for thought....

PARADOX-SEV said:
My wife's Pixel 2 is on Verizon and I had no issues enabling OEM unlocking on it
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thats really odd. hope you get a replacement

AsuraDas said:
Sounds like possibly the VZW Sim is converting into VZW pixel with locked BL
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I've never had a VZW Sim in my Pixel 2. I use T-mobile.

NOSTALGIA said:
thats really odd. hope you get a replacement
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I opened a ticket with Google support. Waiting to hear back from them. I'll give them a couple of days to see if they can fix it. If not I'll return it.

weird. mine is unlocked and I'm running on Verizon and it's not grayed out.
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samplon said:
I've never had a VZW Sim in my Pixel 2. I use T-mobile.
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That's bogus! I am sorry

Mine is also grayed out. Bought the unlocked model from the Google Store. Contacted support, submitted a bug report, and waiting for a response. What a pain.
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jayochs said:
weird. mine is unlocked and I'm running on Verizon and it's not grayed out.
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Same here...
Hopefully Google can clear this up for those with the issue.

There is an official bug report opened on this, please STAR this bug and add your comments.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/68897739

I got my replacement and I was able to unlock it. Good luck to everyone else who expects a fix this century. It'd kinda sad that nobody picked up this story. I sent it to XDA, Android Police, and Droid Life. Zero coverage.
Don't hold your breath on a fix. I really feel bad for the people who try to unlock their device a year or two from now or sell their device on Swappa and the sellers/buyers finds out it's not unlockable. OUCH.

I talked to Google support and they're sending me a replacement. They specifically asked me if i bought my phone from the Google store and if i chose the Unlocked version rather than the Verizon. Then i screen shared the issue with the person on the phone and they explained that Unlocked versions from the Google store are all suppose to have the "OEM unlocking" option unlocked. As such, they will be sending me a replacement with advanced shipping free of charge.
I called through the "Support & tips" tab in the phone 3 times. Got a call back with a rep helping me out pretty much instantly every time. I'm very satisfied with the customer service and support.

Mine was bought from Google store unlocked. I used my VZW Sim and first thing after setup was to open developer options and turn on OEM unlock. After updating to beta 8.1.0 it is still applied.

Question Network unlock, what are the options?

Hey,
I recently bought S22 ultra from eBay. It's a T-Mobile network locked.
When I try to network unlock I get the massage:
Couldn't unlock the phone:
Your phone isn't eligible to be unlocked.
Reason code:116
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Tried T-Mobile by phone and tweeter chat, won't help at all because I'm not a direct custumer and don't have an account. Tried contacting them several times but they won't help at all although I gave them the IMEIs.
USA Samsung chat and phone support told me they can't do anything and to call T-mobile.
Tried 3rd Party service https://mobileunlocks.com/ paid them 60Euros they said They can't do anything and I need "Device Unlock App" (what?) attached the outputs from their website below. Tried both IMEIs, both same result.
will flashing with Odin with stock rom will do anything?
Thanks for any kind of help....really feel lost about this.
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I'm pretty sure you need an account with Tmobile to unlock the device. That is the correct and legal way.

The phone also has to be paid off (to T-Mobile). If the person never paid off T-Mobile, then T-Mobile won't unlock it.

You must be a T-Mobile USA customer and meet all of the SIM Unlock Policy requirements for T-Mobile to SIM unlock any device. You also must be the original owner.
SIM Unlock Policy | Unlock Your Mobile Wireless Device | T-Mobile
Learn how to unlock your wireless mobile device for use on other carriers (formerly SIM Unlock). See device compatibility and unlock requirement.
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minkov said:
Hey,
I recently bought S22 ultra from eBay. It's a T-Mobile network locked.
When I try to network unlock I get the massage:
Tried T-Mobile by phone and tweeter chat, won't help at all because I'm not a direct custumer and don't have an account. Tried contacting them several times but they won't help at all although I gave them the IMEIs.
USA Samsung chat and phone support told me they can't do anything and to call T-mobile.
Tried 3rd Party service https://mobileunlocks.com/ paid them 60Euros they said They can't do anything and I need "Device Unlock App" (what?) attached the outputs from their website below. Tried both IMEIs, both same result.
will flashing with Odin with stock rom will do anything?
Thanks for any kind of help....really feel lost about t
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Try www.GSMfather.com

Any recommendation on a reputable online unlock service? My S22 Ultra is locked to Smart (PH)

I have a similar problem. I bought an new s908u with uscellular lock from an official seller on eBay and i live in Europe, i tried the unlock band guide from another post, but this didn't help. I don't have an us sim card, but i have read that if you have a network lock and can put in a sim from the original country and make a minimum 5 minutes call it should unlock itself. But before i buy one overseas, can someone maybe verify if this really works? Because first i didn't even get a message to fill in a network code from uscellular, but now i have s908u1 firmware on it, it askes for it. So my question, can someone verify this method will work with any us sim card in Europe to unlock its network lock? and if not what are my possibilities to unlock it myself with software? 3rd party asked 100+ dollars for it. if possible keep the knox and al security things untouched, i already contacted SAMKEY and they say it is not supported and they are the only reputable one i know of. So i think i am stuck because the seller had a no return policy and i was not aware of the fact that there was an international version of snapdragon, this is what happends when you don't do your research well enough first

If you install a custom rom would that remove the network lock?

mapl.ph said:
If you install a custom rom would that remove the network lock?
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i read somewhere else it won't. IF you have 200 dollars to spare unlockboot.com can unlock it, i talked to them today i thought it was 35 dollars, but i had misread it, it was 200 for the s22 ultra, so i got immediately my refund. I am not related in any manner but i was trying stuff with SAMFW and there tool works for certain things, and they recommended unlockboot.com and i gave it a try. But 200 is to much for me at the moment, so i want to find another way. If someone has an sim card from the country of where the phone was bought, i read you can use that and call for 5 minutes, and it should unlock it and then you can use any card. i don't have any usa card so can test it

minkov said:
Hey,
I recently bought S22 ultra from eBay. It's a T-Mobile network locked.
When I try to network unlock I get the massage:
Tried T-Mobile by phone and tweeter chat, won't help at all because I'm not a direct custumer and don't have an account. Tried contacting them several times but they won't help at all although I gave them the IMEIs.
USA Samsung chat and phone support told me they can't do anything and to call T-mobile.
Tried 3rd Party service https://mobileunlocks.com/ paid them 60Euros they said They can't do anything and I need "Device Unlock App" (what?) attached the outputs from their website below. Tried both IMEIs, both same result.
will flashing with Odin with stock rom will do anything?
Thanks for any kind of help....really feel lost about this.
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I got my Tmobile s22 ultra unlocked without the device unlock app in India and was charged $150

Question Network unlocking an S22 Ultra locked to T-mobile

Network unlocking a Samsung which is locked to T-mobile is a lot harder than unlocking many phones, as T-mobile feature built in programs in the S22 which prohibit unlocking via easy ways.
Obviously it would be far better to just go through T-mobile and have it unlocked through their system. In this case it was not possible.
Because of this I went to Telegram to get help with it. Someone advertised their service to help, at $50 USD, a lot cheaper than other services I found from Google. So I went ahead with it.
What ensued was me being taken for a massive ride. I first had to download a remote USB redirector so he could access the phone files through my computer. No problem. All seemed to be going well until I received these messages
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Whether the photos are legitimate I am not sure, they simply look as if they are taken straight from a generic hacking website.
Where the phone would be registered and to which server I am not sure. Foolish as I am, I believed him, and sent the $30 through.
Hours later I receive the following
At no point did I say I was a technician.
And of course there is a solution, let me guess, it involves more money...
Guessed it. I am no expert but I didn't know that paying for firmware was a thing. I believed it was open sourced currently. Am I wrong?
Anyhow that's where we are at now, I am unsure how to proceed. Considering just cutting my losses.
Obviously re-reading this and putting it into words I feel like an idiot.
But at the time I was generally trusting of the process, as this serviceman has decent reviews. But then, it's not hard to fake reviews these days is it.
Why did T-mobile need to network lock their phones even though it has been paid off. I don't understand how it's legal for them to block a phone's service like that. Sadface.

Jamerlybob said:
Why did T-mobile need to network lock their phones even though it has been paid off. I don't understand how it's legal for them to block a phone's service like that. Sadface.
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You can unlock the phone if you comply with the terms of the contract.

blackhawk said:
You can unlock the phone if you comply with the terms of the contract.
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I bought the phone second hand from USA, I live in New Zealand. Need the original account owner (who won't reply to me) to contact T-mobile. I can't make a T-mobile account as a Kiwi so AFAIK this was the only option.

Jamerlybob said:
I bought the phone second hand from USA, I live in New Zealand. Need the original account owner (who won't reply to me) to contact T-mobile. I can't make a T-mobile account as a Kiwi so AFAIK this was the only option.
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Return it if possible.
Otherwise contact Tmobile. As long as it's paid for off, not reported stolen, they should unlock it. See if New Zealand attorney general etc offers any kind of recourse if all that fails.