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[Q] Is it simlocked?

Hello.
I just got a second-hand i9505. And i have some questions.
It's running 4.4.2. When it boots, it displays a SFR logo (i heard is a french carrier).
I have used Factory data reset, and the problem is that the phone installed me SuperSU. True, it's not working, so i don't have root. But when i check for updates OTA it says that my device has been modified blah blah blah.
When i connect it to Kies, it says i have an upgrade.
Current firmware version: PDA:NC4 / PHONE:NC4 / CSC:NC2 (SFR)
Latest firmware version: PDA:NG8 / PHONE:NG8 / CSC:NG1 (SFR)
I don't use here in Romania SFR (i'm on Telekom) so i'm asking, if i upgrade it via kies is there any chance to become simlock?? And if it becomes simlock, how can i unlock it.
Or... can i flash any software from samsung-updates.com?
Sorry for my bad english..

Poti sa postezi si in romana. Atata timp cat postezi si in engleza mai jos
Ceva clar nu e bine cu telefonul. Din moment ce un factory reset iti instaleaza SuperSU. Pe firmware original nu ar trebui sa se intample.
Daca zici ca il folosesti in Telekom, atunci nu cred ca e blocat intr-o retea. Dar, daca e cumparat de la o firma de telefonie din franta, atunci e posibil sa fi fost codat si apoi l-a decodat cineva.
Cat despre update, nu stiu sa-ti spun daca il va coda inapoi.
Something is definitely wrong with the phone. Since a factory reset is installing the SuperSU app. On the original firmware this shouldn't happen.
If you say you're using it in Telekom, then it I don't think it's locked to a carrier. But if it was bought it from a french carrier, then it might have been carrier locked and unlocked afterwards
As for the update, I don't know if it will lock it back.

Whether the phone becomes SIM Locked or not depends on how it was unlocked. Carrier unlocks or purchased unlock codes are permanent. The unlock methods used here run the risk of losing the unlock when upgrading, though they can be run again if needed. The good news about an unlocked phone is that you can install any stock ROM you want. For example, my 9505 was an O2 phone. When I bought it the device had Slovenian firmware on it. I've since replaced that with Black Edition unbranded firmware.

Is there any chance to be unlocked with root help? If yes, this should not be working, because the root is inactive.
Anyway, you're saying that i can flash an unbranded stock rom? And it will not become simlocked?

To the best of my recollection, the service menu unlock does not require root. Attempting to take advantage of RegionLock Away's unintended side effect of unlocking the phone while removing the region lock requires root, since RegionLock Away modifies system files.
In any event, if your phone is unlocked, you can install unbranded firmware in place of whatever firmware is currently on the S4. However, there's no guarantee you won't lose the SIM unlock, especially if you use the methods on the forums here to unlock it. In fact I'm reluctant to upgrade to Android 5.0.1 when it finally becomes available for the 9505. Not only am I concerned that Android 5.0.1's massive changes will break the SIM lock, but based upon horror stories I've read on the forums here, there's no downgrading the new modem once installed. If that truly is the case, then I'll look into a custom Android 5.0 Touchwiz ROM, when they become a bit more common.

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hello. im from venezuela and my operator is Movistar Venezuela and there operate bands are: <(2G)GSM: 850Mhz>. <(3G)WCDMA: 1900Mhz>. <(4G)LTE: Band 4 1700/2100 Mhz>. if i check redmi 3s on ethernet the information varies a lot... one says is compatible and others says its not... so people you have the phone can you please tell me if the phone works in this networks? please.

JavierG123 said:
hello. im from venezuela and my operator is Movistar Venezuela and there operate bands are: <(2G)GSM: 850Mhz>. <(3G)WCDMA: 1900Mhz>. <(4G)LTE: Band 4 1700/2100 Mhz>. if i check redmi 3s on ethernet the information varies a lot... one says is compatible and others says its not... so people you have the phone can you please tell me if the phone works in this networks? please.
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soy de argentina, pudiste solucionar eso? estoy buscando lo mismo

endelgado10 said:
soy de argentina, pudiste solucionar eso? estoy buscando lo mismo
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i reply in english because for forum rules the answer can be erase for be in other language lol. yes i can... i search a lot and i buy mine on amazon, i asked to the seller and he said it works on all except 4G band. anyway in my area don't have 4g so.. no problem with that if you want to buy on Chinese page you can enter here http://www.kimovil.com/es/donde-comprar-xiaomi-redmi-3s-3gb-32-gb and you can se the web sites where the phone its sold with that band enabled. i hope you understand my bad english xD

I am from Mexico and bought my phone at geekbuying webpage.
[HK Stock][Official International Version][Package B]XIAOMI Redmi 3S 5.0inch HD 4G LTE MIUI 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa Core 3GB 32GB Smartphone
This International Version Works perfectly with 4G LTE Band 4. (Telcel Mexico)
Movistar in Mexico Uses the LTE Band 2 and the phone will only work with 3g. (H+)
Hope this helps.

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