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I followed galaxys4root . com's tutorials on how to flash an i9505 (T-Mobile) rom onto your i337 (AT&T) and how to get around the bootloader and how to enable LTE bands on the phone. For the last step of making it truly a T-Mobile phone I tried inserting a T-Mobile SIM and unlocking the device. I called AT&T and got the unlock code but it won't work. I tried a few codes before that, thinking that it'd be my pin or last 4 of my social or whatever (stupid in hindsight). I've called back twice and the IMEI number I gave them was right and the unlock code they gave me was also correct. The last time I called back they said that if you enter the wrong Unlock code more than 5 times it permanently locks the phone to AT&T. I googled that but didn't come up with anything about that. The phone doesn't display anything about a "freeze" or anything, it simply shows an unlock/dismiss option when I put in a non AT&T SIM card. It works fine with an AT&T sim, I can make calls and send texts and browse the web, but when I insert the T-Mobile SIM I want to use it still asks for the unlock code. I've looked online and around this forum for hours and cannot find ANY method to get this thing unlocked. Any help?
Thanks in advance for your time...
What they are saying if you get the code wrong 5 times, it locks the phone permanently for ATT only. And I would call back to Att and say you are still having issues with the code, your in the system now with them, make them work. Get Em! My wife loves this kinda stuff, she is ruthless.
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TheAxman said:
What they are saying if you get the code wrong 5 times, it locks the phone permanently for ATT only.
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Wow....is that true? And is there absolutely no way around that?
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Wow....is that true? And is there absolutely no way around that?
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There probably is a way, but I would stay on them, I will look around and see if there is some info for you, and post it here.
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TheAxman said:
There probably is a way, but I would stay on them, I will look around and see if there is some info for you, and post it here.
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Thank you so much...when the rep told me that, my heart sank...
hoodlum54 said:
Thank you so much...when the rep told me that, my heart sank...
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i got hardware boxes that unlock samsung phones..pm maybe i can help you.
Hi Everyone,
I am hoping some one can help. i got ripped off by buying a galaxy note 3 from an ad. the imei number is missing, the phone is not rooted and when i try to go the to the bootloader screen it is in chinese. if anyone can give me some suggestions on how to install a new rooted operating system i would really appreciate it. under phone information it says that it is a gt-n9000. i have attached a copy of the screen i get when i press vol down, home and power. please please help. i paid 600.00 for this phone and i can't use it at all. :crying:
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Hi Everyone,
I am hoping some one can help. i got ripped off by buying a galaxy note 3 from an ad. the imei number is missing, the phone is not rooted and when i try to go the to the bootloader screen it is in chinese. if anyone can give me some suggestions on how to install a new rooted operating system i would really appreciate it. under phone information it says that it is a gt-n9000. i have attached a copy of the screen i get when i press vol down, home and power. please please help. i paid 600.00 for this phone and i can't use it at all. :crying:
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Yup you got short changed, that is a counterfeit Note 3, If you have a look around the forum you will see some threads of a similar nature. No IMEI is a worry though... it means your phone cannot and will not function on a network.
radicalisto said:
Yup you got short changed, that is a counterfeit Note 3, If you have a look around the forum you will see some threads of a similar nature. No IMEI is a worry though... it means your phone cannot and will not function on a network.
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thanks for responding so quickly, that's kind of what i figured. i have done some research and it seems i can restore the imei number if i can get the phone to root. its on the back of the phone under the battery but not programmed in the phone itself.
sprtsmum said:
thanks for responding so quickly, that's kind of what i figured. i have done some research and it seems i can restore the imei number if i can get the phone to root. its on the back of the phone under the battery but not programmed in the phone itself.
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As long as you have your IMEI you should be OK. Hardest part will be finding the right OS to root etc. Good luck anyway, sorry you got screwed
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radicalisto said:
As long as you have your IMEI you should be OK. Hardest part will be finding the right OS to root etc. Good luck anyway, sorry you got screwed
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thanks, hopefully with any luck some one will have some os suggestions.
First I would try to read all the fake reviews (i've seen more than one) to figure which phone you actually have . I mean even if unlikely, this could be original Note 3, made for Chinese market? no? Once you know which phone it is, it would be easier to find some support and help.
Hey, my LG g2 had water damage but happily worked after two weeks in the rice, now the only thing that's not working, (the rest works perfectly fine, even the battery) is the sim card reader, because the phone keeps telling me service disabled, I've tried several working simcards but it just doesn't work. Is this a broken simreader or a software error, and if its a broken simreader, would it be possible for my local phone repair shop to fix that?
Thanks in advance!
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Most likely it's a hardware erro due to an electrical short caused by the water. If it worked fine before, then it is. You can always flash to stock to be sure. But my guess is harware damage.
BUMB Still have this error, people help please!
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BUMB Still have this error, people help please!
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Was it purchased private party or from a store. And which carrier
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Free mobile app
clninja said:
Was it purchased private party or from a store. And which carrier
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Free mobile app
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It was purchased from a store, and it was simlock free. LG Gd8022b btw (d802)
newonmars said:
It was purchased from a store, and it was simlock free. LG Gd8022b btw (d802)
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Ahh but i think the same as roobns
roobns said:
Most likely it's a hardware erro due to an electrical short caused by the water. If it worked fine before, then it is. You can always flash to stock to be sure. But my guess is harware damage.
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I also think Its possible to replace the simcard reader in your local shop, just go by and ask it first.
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Ahh but i think the same as roobns
I also think Its possible to replace the simcard reader in your local shop, just go by and ask it first.
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I did and they denied it because they said it might die because they could damage the printplate on the motherboard or something because of the water damage it had. other advise?
newonmars said:
I did and they denied it because they said it might die because they could damage the printplate on the motherboard or something because of the water damage it had. other advise?
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Yeah I actually also wanted to type that about that theycould maybe damage it and water isnt the best helper with electronics but yeah, Maybe they could replace the whole part with the simcard reader?
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Yeah I actually also wanted to type that about that theycould maybe damage it and water isnt the best helper with electronics but yeah, Maybe they could replace the whole part with the simcard reader?
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Is that even possible?
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Is that even possible?
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Now you are saying it, I googled it and its sadly mounted on the motherboard if i am right :crying: so they probably gotta replace your whole motherboard but that also contains storage,imei etc so idk or its possible:crying:
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newonmars said:
Hey, my LG g2 had water damage but happily worked after two weeks in the rice, now the only thing that's not working, (the rest works perfectly fine, even the battery) is the sim card reader, because the phone keeps telling me service disabled, I've tried several working simcards but it just doesn't work. Is this a broken simreader or a software error, and if its a broken simreader, would it be possible for my local phone repair shop to fix that?
Thanks in advance!
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bad news! you have to change motherboard , the sim parts it-s not detach. Sorry for you....
Same here, dropped in sea and it's opened after 2 weeks but SIM not recognizing..
Hello everyone, my first post
My phone have similar malfunction but there was no water inside. The question is how your phone behaves? I mean that in my one every single function responsible for network is inactive (I cannot turn on data transmission whether chose preferred network mode). All those buttons are just inactive. I moved back to stock rom but same happens. How about yours?
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Hello everyone, my first post
My phone have similar malfunction but there was no water inside. The question is how your phone behaves? I mean that in my one every single function responsible for network is inactive (I cannot turn on data transmission whether chose preferred network mode). All those buttons are just inactive. I moved back to stock rom but same happens. How about yours?
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I have the same intermittent problem. I took my G2 to the LG technical assistance and the diagnostic was a problem in the motherboard that would cost the price of a new smartphone.
In the youtube i found a solution, but I dont have the skill and the tools to do it.
In case you want to try: watch?v=AcdvkrtaLW0
Thanks but I have found that way of trying to repair it already... Now I have noticed that my G2 is loosing IMEI number... (ther is null). During another going back to stock rom I have found it out. For a while it was working but it stopped after a reset. Now I am struggling with solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701861
but stucked at step 5. I have MTP connection but QPST does not see my device. I tried all connections modes, some ports appears but QPST functions does not work (I suppose it needs to be MTP connection). I have also tried to solve my "sted 5 problem" as it is done here:
https://youtu.be/y2lHFy7AciE?t=413
But still QPST does not see phone on that port.
My question is that IMEI problem is caused by software or hardware? Is that possible that hardware issue can make it happens? I ask becasue I will try to correct soldering pads on that chip as newonmars says but this is the very last thing that I want to try.
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After all software tries it does not bring any result. At the end I tried to work with hotair as it is in dinizariel link and it works perfectly. Thanks!
Hey guys, Im using LG G2 D801 (T-Mobile).
The phone out of nowhere stopped accepting the network I was using (other than T-Mobile) and the phone got locked. After searching all through the internet I found out the unlocking option code (number) but before entering the unlock code it says The phone is locked permanently, and I never ever even tried to unlock it before.
I would really appreciate if anyone would help me fix this, I just got this phone. I'm going crazy!
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Hey guys, Im using LG G2 D801 (T-Mobile).
The phone out of nowhere stopped accepting the network I was using (other than T-Mobile) and the phone got locked. After searching all through the internet I found out the unlocking option code (number) but before entering the unlock code it says The phone is locked permanently, and I never ever even tried to unlock it before.
I would really appreciate if anyone would help me fix this, I just got this phone. I'm going crazy!
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If you had another sim before on your g2 and it suddenly got locked then I suggest to contact Tmobile about that. Did you bought the phone secondhand? If so do you think it might've been stolen?
wulsic said:
If you had another sim before on your g2 and it suddenly got locked then I suggest to contact Tmobile about that. Did you bought the phone secondhand? If so do you think it might've been stolen?
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Umm, I got this phone from a person who's brother sent it all the way from US 3 days back. And that guy also used local network's sim for 3 days continously and he didnt even get a hint of such blocking thing.
Maybe they give a specific time, or the sim changing created the issue?
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Umm, I got this phone from a person who's brother sent it all the way from US 3 days back. And that guy also used local network's sim for 3 days continously and he didnt even get a hint of such blocking thing.
Maybe they give a specific time, or the sim changing created the issue?
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I am not sure but I think Tmobile can give us the answer why your phone got permanently locked out of nothing. So my best advice is to contact Tmobile about that cause they can't lock it like that with no reason.
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I am not sure but I think Tmobile can give us the answer why your phone got permanently locked out of nothing. So my best advice is to contact Tmobile about that cause they can't lock it like that with no reason.
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Well, I'm afraid if they block my phone or something. :v
Cauz if it was sent country locked they would defo do that.
Leo Abdii said:
Well, I'm afraid if they block my phone or something. :v
Cauz if it was sent country locked they would defo do that.
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Well your phone is already blocked abit :/ but you can still use wifi right? But I still wonder why they randomly blocked it.
Defo? If its country locked they cant just block it like that. Only thing why they can do that is if the phone got stolen. I suggest you to also search about the perm simlock or there is someway to bypass it. I will also try to search a bit but its getting late ;p.
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Well your phone is already blocked abit :/ but you can still use wifi right? But I still wonder why they randomly blocked it.
Defo? If its country locked they cant just block it like that. Only thing why they can do that is if the phone got stolen. I suggest you to also search about the perm simlock or there is someway to bypass it. I will also try to search a bit but its getting late ;p.
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Duh I replied ya, dunno where the heck my post went.
Anyways, yea I can use wifi and all and I'm afraid if I lose the grip to that thing too .
That guy tells me to reset the phone as I entered a new sim but I wont do it, as I've used G2 Vs980 and it somewhat had the same thing Whenever I used to reset the phone it used to get lock and wont work until I put a valid sim into it, but it had a procedure or unlocking or idk what should i call it. You just had to press a couple of buttons and the phone to used to bypass or skip that setup thing. But as Idk any kind of procedure or this model or idk if any procedure will on it either I cant do it.
Anyways, I'll go to a professional unlocker or something and see uf he can help.
[QUOTE=Leo Abdii;55477337 Duh I replied ya, dunno where the heck my post went.
Anyways, yea I can use wifi and all and I'm afraid if I lose the grip to that thing too .
That guy tells me to reset the phone as I entered a new sim but I wont do it, as I've used G2 Vs980 and it somewhat had the same thing. Whenever I used to reset the phone it used to get lock and wont work until I put a valid sim into it, but it had a procedure or unlocking thing idk what should i call it. You just had to press a couple of buttons and the phone to used to bypass or skip that setup thing. But as Idk any kind of procedure or this model or idk if any procedure will on it either I cant do it.
Anyways, I'll go to a professional unlocker of something and see if he can help.
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Leo Abdii;55477337 Duh I replied ya said:
Alright, goodluck About that sim required yeah that's just the same as you have with activating an Iphone but that's a safety feature.
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wulsic said:
Leo Abdii said:
Alright, goodluck About that sim required yeah that's just the same as you have with activating an Iphone but that's a safety feature.
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Umm mate can you check if theres any kind of safety feature for this phone :/ or anything like that .
Thanks.
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Maybe the phone was stolen.
Hi, I got a videotron (canadian carrier) note 4. Unlock and using it on rogers network. I bought it second hand, and seller didn't told me about the root..... On sammobile site, for the firmware, all canadian carrier have model sm-n910w8 as model #. Is it safe to flash rogers firmware on it? And is there a way to see if knox (probably been tick off) how many time and anyway to reset it. Looking through google but a bit lost. Thanks for your help
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You can boot in download mode to check knox. If tripped it cannot be reset as of yet.
Thanks, that's what I was getting so, no biggies. Now, firmware side, beside sammobile, is that one look ok
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/unbri...alaxy-note-4-sm-n910w8-bell-rogers-telus-etc/
Mm might be for exynos chip note 4.... Not good I guess
Edit #2 http://samsung-updates.com/details/34574//SM-N910W8/BMC/N910W8VLU1ANIH.html
Seem better but not sure
I don't know much about north American models.
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/10/13...plained-by-region-connectivity-and-processor/
my guess is that any n910w8 firmware will work on any n910w8 phone, just different bloatware from carrier.
That's my guess also and as long as it is meant for Canada
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That's my guess also and as long as it is meant for Canada
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installed the one for rogers from sammobile, but upon flashing thought odin, videotron bloat is still there..... and have to contact seller, as I try to set cerberus and says that devices is linked to another account..... Grrrr and lost sellers #. Still have his address. Hope not a stollen devices.
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Followed that how to: http://youtu.be/WlHN7XPDvXQ go through all the prossess. Phone optimize the app.... How to get a return to stock, a full clean install. Any better walk through?
Any hint?
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Any hint?
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strike 2...
Just flash with Odin and then make a hard reset from recovery. Then download cereus. As of about the bloat you need root to remove anything that comes preinstalled
Cerberus is installed, just can't use it cause device is linked to another account...... Settler swear he bought it new... On kijiji.... Kind of funny I guess
It comes preinstalled on a Samsung official firmware? Never seen that
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It comes preinstalled on a Samsung official firmware? Never seen that
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Would be very surprise was pre-installed. someone else with a N4 could confirm. I know that you can make cerberus a system app if rooted, so a hard-reset, from the phone wouldn't erase it, but I flash through odin, should erase all and put new rom.... Seller don't seem 100% legit if can say, He told me that i could get another security app.... he think that it"s might be the place that have unlock the phone that have put it on it,... thinking asking for a refund
And quick info, capacitive buttons, when they light up, do they look like with thin lines over them (thin black lines) or there is no interruption all white with nothing over
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And quick info, capacitive buttons, when they light up, do they look like with thin lines over them (thin black lines) or there is no interruption all white with nothing over
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lol. looks like you got a fake note 4. the HDC ones have the black lines.
does the button on the stylus work with the stylus moved away from the screen (not touching?).
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lol. looks like you got a fake note 4. the HDC ones have the black lines.
does the button on the stylus work with the stylus moved away from the screen (not touching?).
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Air command open when button on stylus is pressed, dot show on screen as soon as stylus is about a inch of screen, a cursor like a | show if there is text under and keep pressing the button. Kies see the phone, as a note 4. What HDC mean? Saw a few pic where the line shows on the net. But still trying to get a refund from seller, he told me he wasn't a store, than he told me to give him the phone, he would sell it and pay me after.... Imei on phone and box don't match, and the one on phone, you google it and get result.... At least not blacklisted on protectyourdata.ca and using the phone.
Any input?