Hello SG3 owners and colleagues by phone device
I am new to the forums but I am a long time advanced Android and SG3 user. I have tested almost all ROMs available in the SG3 and X8 sections.
I have a serious issue with my SIM card that I use with my SG3. It worked fine since I got the SG3 and it worked with all ROMs. Yesterday I wanted to flash a stable Eclair ROM and settle with it but this is when my issues started.
I flashed the Revival ROM Classico. When I booted into the OS I was asked for the SIM PIN. I know I have turned this off, but I imputed the last PIN I used. I got an error, service denied (or something similar) and I could not get past this prompt. When I dismissed the prompt I got into the OS but I had no network. OK, the rom clearly sucks and I reflashed CM7.2 A8 which I used normally since it was released.
CM7 was not asking for the PIN, but I had no service in this ROM either. Did factory reset, reflashed, nothing, tried CM9, nothing, tried MIUI nothing.
And here is the weird part...when I insert another SIM the network on the SG3 works fine and I get service. When I insert my current SIm (that does not work with SG3) in another phone it works flawlessly :/, so only when I use my current SIM with SG3 no matter the ROM I get no service.
Anyone can help me?! Should I damn the Revival ROM dev to eternal suffering? J/K
Check your imei first
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OK, how and what should I do with it?
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If you mean *#06#, I have done that and it's all OK I have the number
5ageman said:
OK, how and what should I do with it?
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If you mean *#06#, I have done that and it's all OK I have the number
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try to enable sim pin lock on other phone...and then try it on g3
...this just crossed my mind
maybe it'll work
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I found out what the problem is, my phone is now network locked and since I use different operator than the phone default locked operator my SIM can't get service. I can't net unlock my phone with ADB, tried nv_data.bin and bml3 extraction but there is no code there.
This ROM is to blame!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079140
DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM! This stupid f*ck should be ass raped, he now asks $25 on youtube to unlock my phone!
5ageman said:
I found out what the problem is, my phone is now network locked and since I use different operator than the phone default locked operator my SIM can't get service. I can't net unlock my phone with ADB, tried nv_data.bin and bml3 extraction but there is no code there.
This ROM is to blame!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079140
DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM! This stupid f*ck should be ass raped, he now asks $25 on youtube to unlock my phone!
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mate, chill...btw: did u read disclaimer that he wrote?
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SIM problem
I have a similar problem with CM9
I have my SIM locked with a PIN but CM9 does not ask for it, ever.
I tried to select my network manually, but a get "network is not available"
The only solution I found is to disable the SIM lock although I don't like it much...
saulotas said:
I have a similar problem with CM9
I have my SIM locked with a PIN but CM9 does not ask for it, ever.
I tried to select my network manually, but a get "network is not available"
The only solution I found is to disable the SIM lock although I don't like it much...
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its not the same problem, sim lock just hasnt been added to the function list on CM9 yet. Im not sure it will be added either as i dont think its on official cm9.
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please point me in the right direction
my sim card does not work, how can i unlock the phone to all networks? i hear theres a diy tutorial. im still on android 2.1
There's an SGS Unlock Tool App is in the Market. Search and Use that.
If it works, you'll get 2 set of codes. Unlock Code and Unfreeze code. save this somewhere like your PC or notebook. Don't lose these codes okay?
Now insert your sim again and it will then ask for the unlock code, enter it and bingo!
the unfreeze code is used when your phone freezes if you try entering invalid unlock codes several times.
Hope this helps.
thanks, i'll try this when i get home
should i update to froyo 1st?
Bills Gate said:
thanks, i'll try this when i get home
should i update to froyo 1st?
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nope. try the app while you are still in eclair. the app has some issues with froyo (i think) so better unlock it while in eclair before you upgrade your firmware.
let me know what happens.
wouldn't flashing it with a custom rom remove the internal branding and limitations?
compuse said:
wouldn't flashing it with a custom rom remove the internal branding and limitations?
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Maybe but based from what happened to me in eclair, it did not remove the sim lock.
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android.francis said:
There's an SGS Unlock Tool App is in the Market. Search and Use that.
If it works, you'll get 2 set of codes. Unlock Code and Unfreeze code. save this somewhere like your PC or notebook. Don't lose these codes okay?
Now insert your sim again and it will then ask for the unlock code, enter it and bingo!
the unfreeze code is used when your phone freezes if you try entering invalid unlock codes several times.
Hope this helps.
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ok ive done that and got the following codes:
unlock code: 00000000
unfreeze code: 20285075
sounds wrong right? can this mean its already been unlocked and theres a probem with my sim card? something wrong with my phone?
model number
gt-i9000
firmware version
2.1-update1
baseband version
i9000adjf1
kernel version
2.6.29
[email protected] #2
build number
eclair
another thing... ive had the following message once
‘Panic Kernel Upload Mode’
had to take the battery out and start phone again
Bills Gate said:
model number
gt-i9000
firmware version
2.1-update1
baseband version
i9000adjf1
kernel version
2.6.29
[email protected] #2
build number
eclair
another thing... ive had the following message once
‘Panic Kernel Upload Mode’
had to take the battery out and start phone again
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Yes, 0's means your phone is already unlocked.
Will be something either wrong with your Sim card, or the phone has been blocked by the networks
psp888 said:
Yes, 0's means your phone is already unlocked.
Will be something either wrong with your Sim card, or the phone has been blocked by the networks
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well i tried my friends sim (he on another network from me) and that worked, maybe my sim card is old?
Bills Gate said:
well i tried my friends sim (he on another network from me) and that worked, maybe my sim card is old?
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So your friend's sim on a another network worked?
Either your sim is bad or your network blocked the phones IMEI.
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Guys I had the phone with the 1.6 version. Then installed a new rom froyobread it also required to update the baseband. All the process were fine using xrecovery to install. Now it asks for a sim network pin, did I miss anything?
Please help me to fix it.
click close/cancel, it will work
fifo171 said:
click close/cancel, it will work
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Well it shows 2 options, unlock and dismiss. If I select dismiss the phone functions are not available it shows service state as out of service.
Maybe you should have flashed the stock 2.1 rom with the new baseband first and then the custom rom of your choice..
Ummm I skipped the 2.1 because it wasn't available for my region. Any other idea?
Thanks for the support.
Hello there, if you are a total noob just like me, or you are simply looking for this and just flashed the recently leaked Samsung 4.1.2 XXLSJ Firmware and got stuck with that SIM UNLOCK code, the solution is just at hand and it is totally safe and free.
All you need is a WiFi connection and have a visit over the Play Store
Look for "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock", which is a free app and download it
The job gets done just by taping over "SIM unlock code", it may take a few moments and you are done with the number.
Copy the number elsewhere and reboot your phone, once your asked about the number just type it and you are ready to go.
Remember you can only use this code once (per phone cycle) so if you miss typed it you are going to need to reboot again.
Enjoy your phone and allow me to give you an extra tip: NEVER FORMAT your Sd Card with this new firmware as some have reported that it resulted on BRICKING your lovely SGS2.
James.-
Enjoy your phone and allow me to give you an extra tip: NEVER FORMAT your Sd Card with this new firmware as some have reported that it resulted on BRICKING your lovely SGS2.
James.-
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Where did you read these reports?
pilgrim011 said:
Where did you read these reports?
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Right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997366
alfadown said:
Right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997366
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Oh, that's just his assumption, not a fact. There is not a single report yet about brickbug on 4.1.2.
pilgrim011 said:
Oh, that's just his assumption, not a fact. There is not a single report yet about brickbug on 4.1.2.
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Yes! You are right, but I just don't want to try it myself. :good:
"Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" didn't work for me. I used a "GalaxSim Unlock", but this isn't a permanent unlock.
Does anyone knows how to permanently unlock my phone for free?
One could also restore their efs from a backup.
The efs method worked for me while the sim unlock app method didn't.
alfadown said:
Hello there, if you are a total noob just like me, or you are simply looking for this and just flashed the recently leaked Samsung 4.1.2 XXLSJ Firmware and got stuck with that SIM UNLOCK code, the solution is just at hand and it is totally safe and free.
All you need is a WiFi connection and have a visit over the Play Store
Look for "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock", which is a free app and download it
The job gets done just by taping over "SIM unlock code", it may take a few moments and you are done with the number.
Copy the number elsewhere and reboot your phone, once your asked about the number just type it and you are ready to go.
Remember you can only use this code once (per phone cycle) so if you miss typed it you are going to need to reboot again.
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I've tried it on few devices with different OS (GB, ICS, JB), it NEVER worked for me!! Take ages to finish and always getting message "Sorry no code for your device" !!!! Rubbish...
astronman said:
"Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" didn't work for me. I used a "GalaxSim Unlock", but this isn't a permanent unlock.
Does anyone knows how to permanently unlock my phone for free?
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I've tested all Free Sim Unlockers from Play store and all failed except this One.. It's NOT Free tho... (£1.60 for unlimited unlocking - good deal)
How you know is Not Permanent?? Looks solid to me
djembey said:
I've tried it on few devices with different OS (GB, ICS, JB), it NEVER worked for me!! Take ages to finish and always getting message "Sorry no code for your device" !!!! Rubbish...
I've tested all Free Sim Unlockers from Play store and all failed except this One.. It's NOT Free tho... (£1.60 for unlimited unlocking - good deal)
How you know is Not Permanent?? Looks solid to me
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Reflash stock rom and you will see that sim lock is on, again.
i had same problem sim lock i just flashed gb on it then rooted it ,then unlocked with ...GalaxSim Unlock 1.02 installed XXLSJ......worked like a charm... stayed unlocked
astronman said:
Reflash stock rom and you will see that sim lock is on, again.
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Than use GalaxSim to unlock it again... Once you paid for it you can use it as many time as you want..
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For me nothing work. The apps don't find the code. But i reverted to aokp and here can unlock until switch off or reboot. Before flashed the leak no problem ay all
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Hello there, I used the firmware found at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996714
Later on I went to ODIN and flashed this: http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS2/GT-i9100/4.1.2leak/i9100XXLSJrooted.tar to get root.
After that I were able to get the code.
Hope this help guys! :good:
alfadown said:
Hello there, I used the firmware found at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996714
Later on I went to ODIN and flashed this: http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS2/GT-i9100/4.1.2leak/i9100XXLSJrooted.tar to get root.
After that I were able to get the code.
Hope this help guys! :good:
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What app did you use to unlock your galaxy s2 phone and is it free or not ?? Thx
hmida.souheil said:
What app did you use to unlock your galaxy s2 phone and is it free or not ?? Thx
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Use galaxSim unlock from market. ..its free to see if sim can be unlocked...if can cost you about twofifty.
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The *#7465625# code is not working with this ROM.
Can anyone else confirm and give a way to confirm unlock status?
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ROM Stock JB 4.1.2 XXLSJ
Kernel Philz 3.0.31
1. With a safe rom, Backup your /efs/ folder by copy command.
2.erase nv_data.bin nv_data.bin.md5 and nv_data.bin.bak .
3.reflash the new xxlsj.
4.paste the 3 files from backed up folder to /EFS/.
5.reboot... Done.
And if it fails?
how about if "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" fails?
cpl.Bower said:
how about if "Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock" fails?
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Use galaxSim unlock it worked when the others wouldnt.
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A note for everyone the Galxsim unlock app is using the free on xda, paid in store model. So just get it from the forums and it will unlock your phone for free.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
has anyone tried to sim unlock their phone AFTER the update to 4.3???
I'm asking because I have a BELL i337m, upgraded to 4.3 and decided to unlock my phone after.
I tried 3 different sites to unlock my phone, they all gave me the same code and nothing happens
I tried downgrading to 4.2.2 but this wasn't very successful, its stuck in the boot animation screen
any ideas?
kyrotech said:
has anyone tried to sim unlock their phone AFTER the update to 4.3???
I'm asking because I have a BELL i337m, upgraded to 4.3 and decided to unlock my phone after.
I tried 3 different sites to unlock my phone, they all gave me the same code and nothing happens
I tried downgrading to 4.2.2 but this wasn't very successful, its stuck in the boot animation screen
any ideas?
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I know it's not helping, but I received my Bell phone yesterday and it was shipped with baseband I337MVLUAMG1. I tried the "free sim unlock method" found on this forum, but it doesn't work. I cannot access service mode (*#0011#, Menu button, Back, Menu button, KEY INPUT, 1, OK).
Still searching for a stock rom that will have the service mode enabled...
Dont waste your time looking for a free unlocking service..Pay 29.99 USD and have it umlocked from cellunlocker..you will be happier in the long run as i am..thank me for not wasting time unlocking for free..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
kyrotech said:
has anyone tried to sim unlock their phone AFTER the update to 4.3???
I'm asking because I have a BELL i337m, upgraded to 4.3 and decided to unlock my phone after.
I tried 3 different sites to unlock my phone, they all gave me the same code and nothing happens
I tried downgrading to 4.2.2 but this wasn't very successful, its stuck in the boot animation screen
any ideas?
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I am having pretty much the same problems on my Telus/Koodo i337m. I recently updated to the most recent firmware (4.3) on the advise of cellunlocker because the code I was given was not working. None of the codes work and I can't even access the screens to do it manually. I have recently rooted it, props to Chainfire, but have no luck with most of the service screens. I'm still working with Cellunlocker to resolve the issue. I had access to all the service screens/menus on MDJ but not MG1 or MK6. Wondering if maybe the update missed some files or if the update locked some features. not sure if this is helpful but I'm happy to share whatever information I have to help others with the same problems.
Same here,
Bell with MK6. 3 sites provided same unlock codes. Nothing works, service menus different, etc.
Can't downgrade to 4.2.2 since image found crashed (bricks the phone). Image I found was at Sam Mobile
Apparently BELL will unlock it for 50$ but require original sales receipt, which I don't have (purchased phone on ebay)
Just paid BELL $57 to unlock, and their code is the same as all the sites... NOT WORKING !!!
I wanted them to give me the 1st 2 digits and last 2 digits so I can refuse before payment. But they insisted on pay first - code after - code by email. Luckly I had an employee of Bell at Bell Boutique confirm code not working.
I'm now on hold (1hr) to try see if they have another code?
kyrotech said:
has anyone tried to sim unlock their phone AFTER the update to 4.3???
I'm asking because I have a BELL i337m, upgraded to 4.3 and decided to unlock my phone after.
I tried 3 different sites to unlock my phone, they all gave me the same code and nothing happens
I tried downgrading to 4.2.2 but this wasn't very successful, its stuck in the boot animation screen
any ideas?
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r1tesh said:
Dont waste your time looking for a free unlocking service..Pay 29.99 USD and have it umlocked from cellunlocker..you will be happier in the long run as i am..thank me for not wasting time unlocking for free..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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I think you're right... I ended up buying a code from unlocksamsungonline.com for 29.71$ CAD with a coupon. Received the codes in 55 minutes. Hope it works...
My provider Bell Canada, gave me the same codes as all these sites, and they don't work on 4.3. Looks like Samsung has a major BUG in 4.3 in regards to unlock. Bell says call Samsung ! Go figure!
Problem is that will take a while to fix, aka get it out to consumers....
Chatted with Samsung, they say call BELL !
WoW !!!
merledm said:
I am having pretty much the same problems on my Telus/Koodo i337m. I recently updated to the most recent firmware (4.3) on the advise of cellunlocker because the code I was given was not working. None of the codes work and I can't even access the screens to do it manually. I have recently rooted it, props to Chainfire, but have no luck with most of the service screens. I'm still working with Cellunlocker to resolve the issue. I had access to all the service screens/menus on MDJ but not MG1 or MK6. Wondering if maybe the update missed some files or if the update locked some features. not sure if this is helpful but I'm happy to share whatever information I have to help others with the same problems.
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kyrotech said:
has anyone tried to sim unlock their phone AFTER the update to 4.3???
I'm asking because I have a BELL i337m, upgraded to 4.3 and decided to unlock my phone after.
I tried 3 different sites to unlock my phone, they all gave me the same code and nothing happens
I tried downgrading to 4.2.2 but this wasn't very successful, its stuck in the boot animation screen
any ideas?
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Are you sure your phone is locked to bell?
Did you try putting different simcard other then Bell? Did your phone ask for unlock code when you put the other carrier's sim?
r1tesh said:
Dont waste your time looking for a free unlocking service..Pay 29.99 USD and have it umlocked from cellunlocker..you will be happier in the long run as i am..thank me for not wasting time unlocking for free..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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this still doesn't work.
Paid and tried from 3 different sites, they all gave me the same exact code
I think that the update has locked the bootloader and anything else.
I was reading somewhere that Samsung may be blocking the sim unlock and forcing people to pay roaming fees
Well all I can say is that this has been a huge step backwards for Samsung (from my point of view) locking/blocking features, really is a major turn off for me.
I think its time to look at other options until someone from XDA figures this one out.
Oncet said:
Are you sure your phone is locked to bell?
Did you try putting different simcard other then Bell? Did your phone ask for unlock code when you put the other carrier's sim?
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100% locked to Bell
I have the original sim from Bell and is working fine
Put a Fido sim and asks for the unlock code, when I enter it, it says unsuccessful
everything is correct, IMEI has been verified many times and the codes also
Samsung is blocking something here with the latest 4.3 MK6 update
dcoulombe said:
I think you're right... I ended up buying a code from unlocksamsungonline.com for 29.71$ CAD with a coupon. Received the codes in 55 minutes. Hope it works...
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did you unlock your phone with the code?
kyrotech said:
did you unlock your phone with the code?
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Well I tried 2 times the unlock code and it didn't work. I'm doing a backup right now and I will go back to stock and try again...
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Well I tried 2 times the unlock code and it didn't work. I'm doing a backup right now and I will go back to stock and try again...
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please let me know
BTW, I just got off the phone with Samsung, they say that I have to take this issue up with my service provider.
they are not able to help me and answer why my unlock code isn't working.
he did admit however, that there have been multiple calls about the 4.3 upgrade and that Samsung is going to release an update very shortly
let's just hope that this will rectify the issues that we have been having
kyrotech said:
please let me know
BTW, I just got off the phone with Samsung, they say that I have to take this issue up with my service provider.
they are not able to help me and answer why my unlock code isn't working.
he did admit however, that there have been multiple calls about the 4.3 upgrade and that Samsung is going to release an update very shortly
let's just hope that this will rectify the issues that we have been having
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I restored my stock rom (Bell I337MVLUAMG1) and was able to unlock successfully my phone. I used a Telus SIM and was able to receive a phone call. BTW, I never updated my phone to the stock 4.3 update.
So it seems that you must be stock for unlock codes to work. For the record, I was using KANGAKAT KOT49H 6.0 when the code was not working...
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I restored my stock rom (Bell I337MVLUAMG1) and was able to unlock successfully my phone. I used a Telus SIM and was able to receive a phone call. BTW, I never updated my phone to the stock 4.3 update.
So it seems that you must be stock for unlock codes to work. For the record, I was using KANGAKAT KOT49H 6.0 when the code was not working...
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I unlocked mine on 4.2.2 AMG1 flawlessly.I never updated to 4.3 and looking at the threads regarding KNOX and locked boot loader, probably I never will.
I am wondering if you can flash the MG1 radio from 4.2.2 and try unlocking the phone.If successful install the radio from 4.3 again.
I am not sure weather we are able to flash old radio on 4.3 though.
Hello people ,
I flashed CM 12 for my i9500 few hours ago i setup my phone it asked me PIN code then asked me for PUK i did some research found my PUK and tried again still nothing now it says SIM card permanently blocked what should i do?
Orangley said:
Hello people ,
I flashed CM 12 for my i9500 few hours ago i setup my phone it asked me PIN code then asked me for PUK i did some research found my PUK and tried again still nothing now it says SIM card permanently blocked what should i do?
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That is odd
Did you try the sim card in another phone?
maybe is CM related ask in the thread where you downloaded the rom....or flash stock rom to see if it goes back to normal
Backup first also EFS
I tried my old blackberry and stock rom still same i'll get new one if i cant fix it
Orangley said:
I tried my old blackberry and stock rom still same i'll get new one if i cant fix it
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Sorry not clear , is the same problem in both phones?
MAX 404 said:
Sorry not clear , is the same problem in both phones?
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Yes
Orangley said:
Yes
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Yes mate , it looks like a sim problem
@Orangley
Are you sure that the codes you've entered are correct?
SIM cards can't have issues: work/don't work that's all
Inviato dal mio GT-I9505
Yes i use same SIM for years how can i enter incorrect
Just flashed cm 12 again and blocked again. Asked me PUK didnt enter i went to recovery flash another custom rom enter PUK and SIM is active again. Am i doing something wrong omg
Simlock is broken in our ril, go back to cm11 / stock to unlock it