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Need help to unlock Bell Galaxy S for Telus

Hi,
I bought a second hand Galaxy S a week or so ago that was modded with ICS installed. Since then, i've installed CM 7.2 and would like to unlock the phone for my mom so she can use it on Telus. When I bought it, I was told it was a Bell Galaxy S and since Bell and Telus work on the same network, it should be possible (I don't think it's a Rogers Galaxy S). It is already rooted and I tried the app Galaxy S Unlock buit it won't unlock the headset. The bars stay greyed out with a little X and no service. Can't get this to work, anyone have any ideas?

Try a different unlock app.
Otherwise, try flashing a rooted stock rom and try the unlock app again
Those apps are the easiest way to unlock the s.

Did you install busy box before using the app?
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mregmi121 said:
Did you install busy box before using the app?
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I have it installed via app market, yes.

mregmi121 said:
Did you install busy box before using the app?
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PatcheZ said:
Try a different unlock app.
Otherwise, try flashing a rooted stock rom and try the unlock app again
Those apps are the easiest way to unlock the s.
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I tried another one called SGS Unlock Tool and it said my unlock and unfreeze code were the same: :null
Does that means it is unlocked, or is something else wrong? How can I go back to stock rom?

colhavoc said:
I have it installed via app market, yes.
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I've unlock 7/8 galaxy s and galaxy s II using helroz's app. Not sure whats gone wrong with you. Make sure you followed the procedures properly, and installing the busy box means open the app that you downloaded from market and choose busy box and install. Good lock

mregmi121 said:
I've unlock 7/8 galaxy s and galaxy s II using helroz's app. Not sure whats gone wrong with you. Make sure you followed the procedures properly, and installing the busy box means open the app that you downloaded from market and choose busy box and install. Good lock
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Well, I tried it and no go. Still getting the same problems. Not sure where or what to do from here.
Anyone have any ideas/help?

Voodoo Unlock APP -- Do Not Use

This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
Please Use This One: https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/10
It is made by a user called: spocky12 .
You need busybox installed to make it work. Get it from the Play Store.
Don't Make The Same Mistake By Changing Roms And Realizing No Unlock.

TechMayhem said:
I have used the Voodoo Unlock APP and it said it had unlocked my handset.
After flashing SuperNexus, CM9 and finally HyperGalaxy -- My phone is still locked and requests an unlock code to be inserted.
I downloaded the app again and it says:
SIM Lock: read error
Also, the default network operator apps still install - the Hutchinson 3G APP AND BBC iPlayer etc..
Can anyone help me unlock the phone permanently? Btw, why do none of the MMI codes do not for example, *#06# or *#1234# on custom roms?
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Hi
Before somebody has a go at you!
If you search the forum you will see the voodoo app doesn't work on later firmwares.
If you go to the themes and apps section of this forum on the first pages you will see a thread for a unlock app that works on all firmwares.
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TechMayhem said:
This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
Please Use This One: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1278774&d=1345769517
It is made by a user called: spocky12 .
You need busybox installed to make it work. Get it from the Play Store.
Don't Make The Same Mistake By Changing Roms And Realizing No Unlock.
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Had the voodoo didn't pull trigger
.. just did with link attached S3 Orange Romania .. worked like a charm
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works great, thanks, tested in galaxy s3 in jeally bean carrier iusacell, now unlocked for all networks, great, thanks

Hello Every One. Im new at XDA and own S3. I was looking to have my S3 unlocked and landed here via google. read the post but still unsure about how to install this unlock app. i have already rooted my JB 4.1.1 and installed busybox. Downloaded the file at first page of this post.
1. Can some one please guide me about how to install these files. its not .apk so should i install them via CWM boot.
2. how can i preserve my efs files.
a step by step guide will be appriciated.
Thanks

TechMayhem said:
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Please Use This One: [/B]https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/10
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Just to confirm! :good:

Use GalaxSim unlock. I don't trust links direct to a download. Dodgy
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rootSU said:
Use GalaxSim unlock. I don't trust links direct to a download. Dodgy
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+1
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HI,
How much does the app charge to unlock?
Thanks,
Chris

Which app?
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I've used this tool:
It says the device is unlocked but i still can't use other SIMs GT-i9300

MySelf_v1 said:
I've used this tool:
It says the device is unlocked but i still can't use other SIMs GT-i9300
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What about "do not use" you don't understand? Use GalaxSim Unlock from app store.
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hello.
i have a s3 as well and i rooted the device, installed busybox and then galaxsimunlock and it's green all the way but when i switch from vodafone to another carrier it requires a sim unlock code
it runs android 4.3
thanks

andreim4 said:
hello.
i have a s3 as well and i rooted the device, installed busybox and then galaxsimunlock and it's green all the way but when i switch from vodafone to another carrier it requires a sim unlock code
it runs android 4.3
thanks
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You failed to read the faqs and guides .
You must pay the vendor to unlock your 4.3

Just follow the old tutorial foe manually unlocking with a hex editor, then instead of getting the md5 from the log, do (cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum
Or unlock with Voodoo, then fix up the md5 with this command.
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All bow to the thread ressurector! )
I upgraded to a S5 and want to give my girlfriend my old S3. Problem is it's locked into Vodafone, and she already cut her sim and cannot use her old phone(will get an adapter if I can't solve it today). I would like to unlock the i9300 today, and free if possible. I've searched all over but cannot find even a manual hack like .NetRolller 3D said above. I did find a ton of "100% successful" apps that hide their links behind surveys and crap like that, and I'm not falling into it.
So... how do I unlock her phone at home?
P.S. It currently has RessurectionRemix 6.0 on it, but I can downgrade to stock 4.x.x if needed.
Thanks in advance!

Please re upload the Unlock App
Link is dead. Please re upload the Unlock App for i9300.

Read post one first

Got stuck on SIM LOCK with the Leaked Samsung 4.1.2 XXLSJ Firmware? SOLVED

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

sim network unlock pin?

Hello,
I've just installed the leaked 4.1.2 JB ROM.
The phone boots up but it is asking me for "sim network unlock pin".
I know for a fact that my phone is not locked. I purchased it from a private store and had installed 2.3.5, 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 stock ROMs of different carriers.
I even switched between two different carriers without a problem.
Any idea what I can do?
Someone told me it might be the modem file that is "confused"? Has that got anything to do with it?
Thank you for your help!

far.north said:
Hello,
I've just installed the leaked 4.1.2 JB ROM.
The phone boots up but it is asking me for "sim network unlock pin".
I know for a fact that my phone is not locked. I purchased it from a private store and had installed 2.3.5, 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 stock ROMs of different carriers.
I even switched between two different carriers without a problem.
Any idea what I can do?
Someone told me it might be the modem file that is "confused"? Has that got anything to do with it?
Thank you for your help!
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Try to search the main thread, a few mentioned solution there. Didn't pay attention to the solution so not sure what it was, but I think it was an app from the store.
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ronni.rasmussen said:
Try to search the main thread, a few mentioned solution there. Didn't pay attention to the solution so not sure what it was, but I think it was an app from the store.
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Thanks for replying. Most apps require root. I'm not a noob but still not an expert. Any ideas on how I get root access?

Or look at the thread about being stuck with sim lock. It is pretty active and here in general.
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By the way, If I go back to ICS, installing the original carrier ROM. Will be phone still be locked?

far.north said:
Thanks for replying. Most apps require root. I'm not a noob but still not an expert. Any ideas on how I get root access?
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You can get root by flashing Philz kernel for recovery. It can be flashed through stock recovery.
Not sure about rollback to ICS, but my guess it that it'll work since the problem is caused by software
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm sorry. I guess I'm a bit excited.
At first, I was a nervous wreck. I actually thought I'm never going to unlock my phone and that I've screwed things up.
It didn't help when I rolled back to ICS and the "SIM network unlock pin" appeared either.
Eventually, I downloaded an app and paid about 2.5$ to have it unlocked.
Then, I decided to try installing JB one more time and now it works and everything is working smoothly!
Can't thank you enough.
Thank you for your kind help!

far.north said:
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm sorry. I guess I'm a bit excited.
At first, I was a nervous wreck. I actually thought I'm never going to unlock my phone and that I've screwed things up.
It didn't help when I rolled back to ICS and the "SIM network unlock pin" appeared either.
Eventually, I downloaded an app and paid about 2.5$ to have it unlocked.
Then, I decided to try installing JB one more time and now it works and everything is working smoothly!
Can't thank you enough.
Thank you for your kind help!
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install cwm then cm10 from cyanogen (cm10 jb 4.1.2 is with Root) - or another fw with Root,
then u install "Galaxy S2 Sim Unlock" from the Playstore
and u get the Sim Unlock Number

far.north said:
Hello,
I've just installed the leaked 4.1.2 JB ROM.
The phone boots up but it is asking me for "sim network unlock pin".
I know for a fact that my phone is not locked. I purchased it from a private store and had installed 2.3.5, 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 stock ROMs of different carriers.
I even switched between two different carriers without a problem.
Any idea what I can do?
Someone told me it might be the modem file that is "confused"? Has that got anything to do with it?
Thank you for your help!
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You can give my post a try, it worked for me and some others already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998202

far.north said:
By the way, If I go back to ICS, installing the original carrier ROM. Will be phone still be locked?
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mine got locked ya

[Q] International firmware on AT&T device

Hi,
I want to install the international firmware on the Note 3 (SM-N900A) to bypass the sim-lock. I'll be getting the firmware from the web page "galaxynote3root".
Does anybody know if that's possible?
The reason I'm doing it is that I want to unlock sim. I know there are sites that sell unlock codes for very little money but they warned me that I need to use the phone at least once in AT&T network first and there's no way I can do it, so...
If anybody knows about a different way, please speak up.
Thank you in advance for your answers!
Rok

So... nobody tried this yet?
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koncinar said:
So... nobody tried this yet?
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AFAIK, flashing another firmware will not bypass the sim lock.

vndnguyen said:
AFAIK, flashing another firmware will not bypass the sim lock.
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Are you sure? Too bad.
What if I flash something else? Like a rooted Rom? Or Cyanogen?
I'm not good at this low-level stuff so I really appreciate all the help. :cyclops:

It doesn't matter, I went with TowelRoot +RegionLock Away + UnlockPhoneNetwork.com and it worked. :victory:

koncinar said:
It doesn't matter, I went with TowelRoot +RegionLock Away + UnlockPhoneNetwork.com and it worked. :victory:
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It is because you have to pay for the unlock code.