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As far as I know, sprint has to unlock it...
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PapaDocta said:
As far as I know, sprint has to unlock it...
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda premium
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so there is no way to use it? how can i contact sprint im not from usa..
i read at some forum they ask to flashed..
UNLOCKED
lordfariq said:
so there is no way to use it? how can i contact sprint im not from usa..
i read at some forum they ask to flashed..
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i dont know how but i have a sprint SPH L720 flashed to a Indian carrier working on NV
pvinodnayak said:
i dont know how but i have a sprint SPH L720 flashed to a Indian carrier working on NV
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Hi
did u have flashed to asian telco like indonesia or malaysia? please help me:laugh:
I'm still waiting on mine to arrive and i'll try to change the spc to zeros so flashing to any carrier be easier (ota programming) .. That's for the CDMA part... As for the gsm I'll have to wait and try..
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PapaDocta said:
I'm still waiting on mine to arrive and i'll try to change the spc to zeros so flashing to any carrier be easier (ota programming) .. That's for the CDMA part... As for the gsm I'll have to wait and try..
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Yea im not using it for CDMA also i just need it for GSM/UMTS since my country need only this..
any idea?
You can't put any other SIM than Sprint.
Only way you can use this phone now anywhere in the world is on CDMA network using PRL and NV. for now GSM is locked and Sprint also had no clue how to unlock.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
lordfariq said:
Yea im not using it for CDMA also i just need it for GSM/UMTS since my country need only this..
any idea?
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I believe the CDMA workshop is the tool used to unlock the SIM card.
search for "Sprint Samsung galaxy s4 16 digit password"
it won't take you directly to what you want but it is related and should lead you there.
Sterist said:
I believe the CDMA workshop is the tool used to unlock the SIM card.
search for "Sprint Samsung galaxy s4 16 digit password"
it won't take you directly to what you want but it is related and should lead you there.
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i triend to use it but it seems using an free version wont give u enough option.
i read in some forum they said flashing it is the best ways to use it unlock
pvinodnayak said:
You can't put any other SIM than Sprint.
Only way you can use this phone now anywhere in the world is on CDMA network using PRL and NV. for now GSM is locked and Sprint also had no clue how to unlock.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
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Maybe you can try this and see if it works:
try to do this
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Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
Found this on another unlocking thread. My s4 is on its way, so I cant try this out. If you do try it, could you post back the results.
Regards
Hey guys I just posted in another thread about the same thing. I have some more information, but it just leads to more questions. Check it out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41756219&postcount=36
ryan.a193 said:
Maybe you can try this and see if it works:
try to do this
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Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
Found this on another unlocking thread. My s4 is on its way, so I cant try this out. If you do try it, could you post back the results.
Regards
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wont be possible on l720
when u type that code u cant press back button
lordfariq said:
wont be possible on l720
when u type that code u cant press back button
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Wrong, this worked for me.
ehaalandtluk said:
Wrong, this worked for me.
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its work with the menu but when u click back button there is nothing happens
i triend it already and i have L720 at my hands now
lordfariq said:
its work with the menu but when u click back button there is nothing happens
i triend it already and i have L720 at my hands now
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After you type the code press menu and then choose Back from the menu itself not the hardware back button.. Then menu again and choose input from the menu..
Mine restored just to test and still get Invalid SIM for domestic TMo SIM card
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PapaDocta said:
After you type the code press menu and then choose Back from the menu itself not the hardware back button.. Then menu again and choose input from the menu..
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i know that but mine is not working. when i pres menu button there is back option
when i click that there is nothing happens the page isn't changing to what i see in the tutorial screenshot..
From settings - more networks - mobile networks - network mode choose gsm/umts and you will see the status screen like in the tutorial..
But if you do menu - back - menu - input and type 1 you will get to the umts screen
PapaDocta said:
From settings - more networks - mobile networks - network mode choose gsm/umts and you will see the status screen like in the tutorial..
But if you do menu - back - menu - input and type 1 you will get to the umts screen
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thanks for he tips i mange to in the mode but
sadly the step is not rite to do so! the phones keep giving me ''simcard not valid''
i think they block using some other thing like software or any trick on phones
since they using custom room for sprint anyway
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
If you have a bad ESN, I'm afraid Sprint will not give you the unlock code to use an international SIM. The code will have to come from Sprint....I think you're out of luck.
unlock via ServiceMode
try to do this
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Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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please let us know if it work
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
Alex_X1i said:
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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please let us know if it work
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
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phone to be connect to do that? tks!
sergio_79 said:
phone to be connect to do that? tks!
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Hey, does this really work?
ryan.a193 said:
Hey, does this really work?
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Response Via Email (Chris T.) 05/23/2013 04:47 PM
Thank you for contacting Sprint regarding unlocking your device. At this time, since you live outside of the United States and not a Sprint customer, we would be unable to assist with unlocking your Sprint phone. Sprint Policy requires:
1) the device be on an active Sprint Account
2) the account be at least 90 days old
3) the account not be delinquent
4) the account not be on an Account Spending Limit
Without meeting these requirements we could not unlock the device. The request is sent out Over the Air on the Sprint Network and that is why the device has to be on our network for us to assist.
Thank you,
Chris T.
Senior Specialist
Sprint Worldwide
Tues-Fri 2pm-11pm CST
Sat 12pm-9pm CST
Once the device is unlocked you wouldn't need to do anything with sprint any longer right?
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda premium
ryan.a193 said:
Hey, does this really work?
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we are on the same boat mate i have no idea .
Alex_X1i said:
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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please let us know if it work
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
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That's what I did and it borked my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290017
apexcell said:
that's what i did and it borked my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290017
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sorry.
I put my s4 in hand of technicians in mexico and can't activate my phone
and i try whit the unlock method but nothing happends after reset !!
If anyone could do please help me. !!!!
dj.striker said:
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
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Did sprint fixed the issues (similar to the HTC one) of unlocking the SIM for use with local (abroad/international) SIM?Wanted to be sure before purchasing.
Thanks!
samsung s4 sprint
dj.striker said:
sorry.
I put my s4 in hand of technicians in mexico and can't activate my phone
and i try whit the unlock method but nothing happends after reset !!
If anyone could do please help me. !!!!
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I was have galaxy s4 from sprint and try the method s mentione but doesn't work the only solution for me was activated the phone on boost mobile network the galaxy s4 sprint has cdma and gsm GSM basebands can be use only if sprint unlock for international use
Can we try by Flashing Tmobile S4 M919 or AT&T S4 Firmware to Sprint Galaxy S4?
Has anyone try to Flash other GSM (Tmobile / AT&T) Galaxy S4 Stock Firmware into the Sprint Galaxy S4?
Maybe we can then try the FREE SIM Unlock Method.
Anyone care to comment if this is possible?
Thanks!
I'm living on Mexico too and tried method below, after the phone restarted I put a new sim card but no luck on activating, it just say "no sim card"
My phone is not a bad esn, any other ideas on how to check if it is really unlocked?
Alex_X1i said:
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
please let us know if it work
---------- Post added at 11:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------
if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
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dj.striker said:
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
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cuetzpallin said:
i'm living on mexico too and tried method below, after the phone restarted i put a new sim card but no luck on activating, it just say "no sim card"
my phone is not a bad esn, any other ideas on how to check if it is really unlocked?
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hello my galaxy s4 are flashed to a mexican carrier called iusacell or unefon
the phone has a bad imei and can't unlock to telcel or movistar. But whit bad imei could be flashed to iusacell or unefon. The price is arround 50 dollars.
Hello. Did you do it online?
dj.striker said:
hello my galaxy s4 are flashed to a mexican carrier called iusacell or unefon
the phone has a bad imei and can't unlock to telcel or movistar. But whit bad imei could be flashed to iusacell or unefon. The price is arround 50 dollars.
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This Method Doesn't work an the new MF9 update
I think waiting another month
CDMA tool
dj.striker said:
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
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Did somebody try "CDMA tool" ? They say it is compatible with the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4. I can not do because I do not have the phone.
I work for sprint and they would not unlock my S4. That just shows how hard it is to get them to unlock
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Hi guys,
I purchased the i9505, which is the SFR device, the phone is not SIM locked when I purchased it. However, after I flash the custom ROM and cannot connect to the mobile data because of forget adding the new APNs but, I thought that the phone is SIM locked. Therefore, I followed the step to SIM unlocked in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 but, it's my very bad luck, I did not use an AUTHORIZE SIM so, the phone is now LOCKED :crying:
Can anyone told me how can I unlock the SIM if I don't have an authorized SIM? and if I need to purchase the unlock code, which network operator I need to choose between SFR or the network operator of the SIM I used in the step?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone know?
If your phone is SIM locked, then U will see a windows ENTER NETWORK KEY right?
U should see that waindow otherwise your phone is UNLOCKED
exprxp said:
If your phone is SIM locked, then U will see a windows ENTER NETWORK KEY right?
U should see that waindow otherwise your phone is UNLOCKED
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Yes, I see that window.
DumblePaw said:
Yes, I see that window.
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So flash this phone to MA6 software then try to unlock with
METHOD 1
1. Dial *#0011#
2. press Menu then tap BACK
3. press the Menu again the tap KEY INPUT then enter 1, press OK button
4. press Menu then tap BACK
Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU
Tap [1]UMTS
then [1]DEBUG SCREEN
then [6]PHONE CONTROL
then [6]NETWORK LOCK
then tap [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF
Go back to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing Menu then Back then tap [6]COMMON
then [6]NV REBUILD
then tap [4]RESTORE BACK UP
the device will freeze, black screen, Blue LED Light, Menu and Back key ON. Wait for it to reboot (about a minute).
exprxp said:
So flash this phone to MA6 software then try to unlock with
METHOD 1
1. Dial *#0011#
2. press Menu then tap BACK
3. press the Menu again the tap KEY INPUT then enter 1, press OK button
4. press Menu then tap BACK
Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU
Tap [1]UMTS
then [1]DEBUG SCREEN
then [6]PHONE CONTROL
then [6]NETWORK LOCK
then tap [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF
Go back to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing Menu then Back then tap [6]COMMON
then [6]NV REBUILD
then tap [4]RESTORE BACK UP
the device will freeze, black screen, Blue LED Light, Menu and Back key ON. Wait for it to reboot (about a minute).
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Do I need an authorize SIM card? I don't have it.
DumblePaw said:
Do I need an authorize SIM card? I don't have it.
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Nop, do it without ANY sim card.
Just make sure U have a MA6 software or similar already installed.
exprxp said:
Nop, do it without ANY sim card.
Just make sure U have a MA6 software or similar already installed.
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OK, I'll try it. Thanks
exprxp said:
So flash this phone to MA6 software
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Another question, Does the MA6 you mention is modem? I can't find any i9505 modem with this code, but found this code for GT7105 (Note2). Do you mean I need to flash this modem?
DumblePaw said:
Another question, Does the MA6 you mention is modem? I can't find any i9505 modem with this code, but found this code for GT7105 (Note2). Do you mean I need to flash this modem?
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Nop, please find old software MA for I9505
I9505XXUAMDN_I9505NRJAME1.zip
ME1 should be fine as well
To download this u can try from http://z3x-team.com/support_files/
exprxp said:
Nop, please find old software MA for I9505
I9505XXUAMDN_I9505NRJAME1.zip
ME1 should be fine as well
To download this u can try from http://z3x-team.com/support_files/
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I can't find MA6 and already try with ME1 however, it still SIM-LOCKED. Do I need to flash all the firmware or can only modem because right now I only flash the modem
DumblePaw said:
I can't find MA6 and already try with ME1 however, it still SIM-LOCKED. Do I need to flash all the firmware or can only modem because right now I only flash the modem
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FULL flash
exprxp said:
FULL flash
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I takes a long time to download the full ROM in my country (it show about 1 day), and I don't have a time to wait for it. So, I've paid for the unlock code already. BTW, thank you very much for you help. :good:
I followed this guide to unlock the phone
http://www.android.gs/sim-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4-i9505-i9500/
1. You need to launch the Service Mode on your phone; in order to do that tap “*#0011#” in the dialer of your handset.
2. The Service Mode will be displayed; now you need to tap on “menu” (left soft key) and from the dropdown menu select “back”.
3. Press the Menu button once more and this time select “Key input”.
4.. Tap on the pop-up box that will be displayed; then enter “1” and tap on “ok”.
5. You now need to go back to the Service Mode menu; for that tap on “menu” and select “back”.
6. From the Service Mode menu, this time select “[1] UMTS”.
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At stage 6.... there is no menu that says UMTS
It just simply takes me back to the original menu with stuff like "GSM900: Limited" etc
It takes me back to the very first menu after I dialled “*#0011#”
So.... what do I do...??
The reason I'm trying to unlock the phone is that it said, "Network not registered".... It won't let me connect to an EE network at all... so I thought maybe the solution is to unlock the phone.
Thanks
Is the sim activated? Could the imei be blocked by the carrier? If you are not bring prompted to enter a network unlock code, the phone could already be unlocked.
You should be asked to enter unlock code before yu try to unlock it.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA-Developers mobile app
In order for the service menu method to work, you MUST downgrade your modem to an Android 4.2.2 version first. Only then will you be able to access the appropriate menus. We have an entire thread on the topic of SIM unlocking in the General section of the forum, and mention of the modem downgrade really doesn't start showing up until posts from November, 2014. That thread has also pretty much switched to using RegionLock Away to blow away the SIM lock, as it's a more robust solution than the service menu method.
Now, will it help you regarding the EE SIM? Probably not. But it will allow you to use a SIM from any carrier.
How to root N20 (N985F/N986B/N9860)
WARNING!
Before you root your device you must be aware that
This will void warranty.
As of now you will lose Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass forever if you root once, even unrooting won't help.
There are many features stop working when you unlock bootloader other than S pay/Pass like Samsung Health, Secure Folder, Galaxy Watch pairing issue, Issue connecting old gear watch (S3 or earlier), Google Pay etc but some ROMs are patched for all these mentioned features, you can use custom ROM or patch it yourself for stock ROM. Still you may trouble using some bank apps and these may fixed by adding these apps to Magisk Hide
There may be some knox features there which you may not able to use but I can't list those as I never used. Just Google It
Patched featurs are working today when writing this, No idea if it may stop working next moment/tomorrow or later
Also to note, once you root, you can't go back to "pre-rooted" state completely. It is one way!
OTA won't work once you root device.
ROOT with caution.
You can unroot & Relock bootloader after flashing stock firmware, but still your warranty flag remain 0x1 and most of countries it still voids warranty. Also after unrooting & relocking bootloader, some knox features never work again.
How to Unlock Bootloader
Follow below four steps to ulock the bootloader
1.Enable Developer Option
Open the Settings app on your Galaxy device.
Choose About > Software Information.
Now tap on Build Number 7 times to enable the developer option.
You’ll get a message “You’re now a developer.”
Now Developer option has been enabled.
2: Enable OEM Unlock
Go to the Settings app again on your device.
Navigate to the Developer option.
Enable the toggle next to OEM Unlocking.
Tap YES to turn on the confirmation dialog box.
3: Boot Your device to Download Mode
While device is booted → Connect device to PC → Select to Restart → As soon as device screen turns off, Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down simultaneously OR In case device is powered off Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down simultaneously and connect your device to the PC via a USB Cable.
You can see the warning message on your device and release the pressed keys.
Finally, press the Volume Up key once, and you will be booted into Download Mode.
4: Unlock Bootloader
Once device booted into Download Mode, you will see option to long press Volume up to unlock bootloader,Now, press and hold the Volume Up key for a few seconds., Here, you’ll get a confirmation whether you are sure to proceed.
Use the Volume Up button to reply to the confirmation.
This will erase all the data on your device and unlock the bootloader.
Once completed, your device will automatically boot up to the OS.
Now you have successfully unlocked the bootloader
How to root
Instructions for stock non rooted ROM
Use either samfirm.js, Frija, or Samloader to download the latest firmware zip of your device directly from Samsung servers.
Unzip the firmware and copy the AP tar file to your device. It is normally named as AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5
Install Magisk apk
Press the Install button in the Magisk card
Choose “Select and Patch a File” in method, and select the AP tar file
When done, copy patched file to PC
Reboot to download mode. Open Odin on your PC, and flash magisk_patched.tar as AP, together with BL, CP, and CSC (NOT HOME_CSC because we want to wipe data) from the original firmware.
Your device should reboot automatically once Odin finished flashing. Agree to do a factory reset if asked.
Install the Magisk app you’ve already downloaded above and launch the app. It should show a dialog asking for additional setup.
Let the app do its job and automatically reboot the device. Voila!
Upgrading the OSOnce you have rooted your Samsung device, you can no longer upgrade your Android OS through OTA. To upgrade your device’s OS, you have to manually download the new firmware zip file and go through the same AP patching process written in the previous section. The only difference here is in the Odin flashing step: do NOT use the CSC tar, but instead use the HOME_CSC tar as we are performing an upgrade, not the initial install.
Important Notes
Never, ever try to restore either boot, recovery, or vbmeta partitions back to stock! You can brick your device by doing so, and the only way to recover from this is to do a full Odin restore with data wipe.
To upgrade your device with a new firmware, NEVER directly use the stock AP tar file with reasons mentioned above. Always patch AP in the Magisk app and use that instead.
Never just flash only AP, or else Odin may shrink your /data filesystem size. Flash AP + BL + CP + HOME_CSC when upgrading.
PS : It is strongly recommended to make EFS backup once you root device and save to safer place like on cloud or PC
For TWRP : Read here
Credit : topjohnwu Guide part taken from Origin guide here
Happy to see you here on Note 20 Ultra Dr. Ketan my bro.
dr.ketan said:
Here is Patched kernel to root N986B Note20 Ultra (N986B_TH3)
Unlocking Bootloader
This is a basic step to root device. Go to settings - about phone - Software Information - tap multiple times on "Build number" - This will open developer option.
Now in settings at the end, you will have new option "Developer options" - look for OEM unlocking - Enable it.
(PS : If you don't see this option then you may need to wait up to 7 days or more to appear or may be on some operator you will get it never. Without this option you can not root your device, sorry!)
Once you have enable OEM unlock option, switch off your device and reboot to download mode.
To put device in download mode - Press Volume Up & then Press Volume Down (Keep holding both) and connect device to PC with USB cable
When device start to download mode,long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
Now let finish setup and again enable developer options (as said above), and confirm that the OEM unlocking option exists and grayed out!
If it is not then you can not root device!
Once you see this option and greyed out, you are ready to flash custom binary and root your device
Installation (Flashing) custom binaries
1. Switch off the device and reboot to download mode (As said earlier) and select volume up to continue
2.Download Magisk Patched Kernel and extract on PC
Open Odin as administrator (Above downloaded Zip have included Odin)
Select Roor_N986*.tar.md5 file (you have downloaded & Extracted on PC in above instructions) for AP tab of Odin
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option
4.Now start flashing and wait till it finish. When you see a PASS sign on Odin, disconnect device.
Now magisk is successfully finished but yet you need to follow instructions below.
Factory reset
After disconnecting device, keep holding Vol down + Side key to exit from download mode.
Here is very important - when you see device reboot As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press Volume Up + Side Key to boot to recovery partition. continue pressing the volume up button until you see the stock recovery screen.
In the stock recovery menu, use volume buttons to navigate through menus, and the power button to select the option. Select Wipe data/factory reset to wipe the data of the device.
Select Reboot system now
The device will automatically reboot for the first time it boots. This is completely normal and done by design.After the device is booted up, do the usual initial setup. You shall see Magisk Manager in your app drawer; if not, Download Magisk Manager and manually install the APK you downloaded and continue to the next step.
Magisk Manager will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device. (You must needed to connected to internet)
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Many thanks Ketan. i was hoping to see this
Moderators can we sticky this??
Is there, and will you or anyone work on the Hong Kong SM-9860 Root option ( which is Snapdragon )
inningsdefeat500 said:
Is there, and will you or anyone work on the Hong Kong SM-9860 Root option ( which is Snapdragon )
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Is your device bootloader is unlocked? If yes then
Inbox me your Telegram ID for easy communication
dr.ketan said:
Is your device bootloader is unlocked? If yes then
Inbox me your Telegram ID for easy communication
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Ketan bhai, still waiing for it but ur communication on this is makes me happy
Checking - https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-20-ultra-5g/firmware/#SM-N986B
Its this version - https://www.wondamobile.com/samsung...0-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
So yet to come
inningsdefeat500 said:
Ketan bhai, still waiing for it but ur communication on this is makes me happy
Checking - https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-20-ultra-5g/firmware/#SM-N986B
Its this version - https://www.wondamobile.com/samsung...0-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
So yet to come
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Both are different in your links
First link - global exynos
Second link - Snapdragon China
dr.ketan said:
Both are different in your links
First link - global exynos
Second link - Snapdragon China
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The first link was to show what firmwares are out already for Note 20, meaning the North American and HK Snapdragin are yet to release
Will it work on SM-N986UZKFXAA?
Androidwarrior said:
Will it work on SM-N986UZKFXAA?
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Mostly U version is Snapdragon with unlock bootloader and not rootable. Confirm first if you have unlocked bootloader.
Also last 3 digit of firmware is weird. Which device is this? Can you post screenshot of phone info?
dr.ketan said:
Mostly U version is Snapdragon with unlock bootloader and not rootable. Confirm first if you have unlocked bootloader.
Also last 3 digit of firmware is weird. Which device is this? Can you post screenshot of phone info?
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Yes. https://www.samsung.com/us/business...ote20-ultra-5g-512gb-unlocked-sm-n986uzkfxaa/
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...unlocked-mystic-black/6420842.p?skuId=6420842
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Yes.
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What I guess, here unlocked means sim unlocked NOT bootloader.
Some people might need clarification. An "unlocked" phone is not the same as a phone with an unlockable bootloader. If it's the same pattern from the past several years of Note releases. All of the snapdragon US versions won't have the ability to have their boot loaders unlocked, therefore a root. This root method most likely applies to the non-US Exynos versions. If you live in the US, and ordered your phone through Samsung or any carrier, it will be the snapdragon version. I hope I'm proven wrong.
dr.ketan said:
Here is Patched kernel to root N986B Note20 Ultra (N986B_TH3)
Unlocking Bootloader
This is a basic step to root device. Go to settings - about phone - Software Information - tap multiple times on "Build number" - This will open developer option.
Now in settings at the end, you will have new option "Developer options" - look for OEM unlocking - Enable it.
(PS : If you don't see this option then you may need to wait up to 7 days or more to appear or may be on some operator you will get it never. Without this option you can not root your device, sorry!)
Once you have enable OEM unlock option, switch off your device and reboot to download mode.
To put device in download mode - Press Volume Up & then Press Volume Down (Keep holding both) and connect device to PC with USB cable
When device start to download mode,long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
Now let finish setup and again enable developer options (as said above), and confirm that the OEM unlocking option exists and grayed out!
If it is not then you can not root device!
Once you see this option and greyed out, you are ready to flash custom binary and root your device
Installation (Flashing) custom binaries
1. Switch off the device and reboot to download mode (As said earlier) and select volume up to continue
2.Download Magisk Patched Kernel and extract on PC
Open Odin as administrator (Above downloaded Zip have included Odin)
Select Roor_N986*.tar.md5 file (you have downloaded & Extracted on PC in above instructions) for AP tab of Odin
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option
4.Now start flashing and wait till it finish. When you see a PASS sign on Odin, disconnect device.
Now magisk is successfully finished but yet you need to follow instructions below.
Factory reset
After disconnecting device, keep holding Vol down + Side key to exit from download mode.
Here is very important - when you see device reboot As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press Volume Up + Side Key to boot to recovery partition. continue pressing the volume up button until you see the stock recovery screen.
In the stock recovery menu, use volume buttons to navigate through menus, and the power button to select the option. Select Wipe data/factory reset to wipe the data of the device.
Select Reboot system now
The device will automatically reboot for the first time it boots. This is completely normal and done by design.After the device is booted up, do the usual initial setup. You shall see Magisk Manager in your app drawer; if not, Download Magisk Manager and manually install the APK you downloaded and continue to the next step.
Magisk Manager will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device. (You must needed to connected to internet)
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Hi thanks for the rooting instructions. I would like to know if you or anyone has gotten the option for s pen pointer under air commands in your note advanced settings? Jimmy is promo does but every other youtube doesnt have that option so im wondering what note 20 has it and what firmware? Anyone feel free to chime in
If you have rooted the Note 20 ultra 5g (Germany), can i start it normally or do you have to hold a key combination?
Conan179 said:
If you have rooted the Note 20 ultra 5g (Germany), can i start it normally or do you have to hold a key combination?
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If you root with Method mentioned in OP, you should able to boot with root without using combo keys
I coming from the note 9.
If it's rooted, how do I update it?
(Switch from csc to talk (Vodafone DE to DBT) I know that has nothing to do with this topic )
Conan179 said:
I coming from the note 9.
If it's rooted, how do I update it?
(Switch from csc to talk (Vodafone DE to DBT) I know that has nothing to do with this topic )
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Plz post your question to appropriate forum
ok a new topic, "how do i update a rooted note 20 ultra 5g" Ok I'll do it as soon as I have mine.
no one has the S pen pointer option?
Also have any of you signed up for beta 3.0 android 11 for the s20? Im guessing you guys have early access because the note 20 isnt even out yet.