stuck on unlocking SIMcard - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello Xda ,
today i flashed OMega v1. with android 4.3.
all went right until i tried to unlock my sim, now its stuck with unlocking simcard...
How can i fix?
Greets,
Tunestwo

Tunestwo said:
Hello Xda ,
today i flashed OMega v1. with android 4.3.
all went right until i tried to unlock my sim, now its stuck with unlocking simcard...
How can i fix?
Greets,
Tunestwo
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a) flash back to stock, remove the sim pin, flash the Omega ROM and it'll work
OR
b) take the sim out, put it into another phone, remove the sim pin, try it in your phone.
There are specific instructions everywhere that say to disable the sim pin before flashing a ROM.
I don't know why it doesn't work, it just doesn't.
Hope that helps
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jimbo.levy said:
a) flash back to stock, remove the sim pin, flash the Omega ROM and it'll work
OR
b) take the sim out, put it into another phone, remove the sim pin, try it in your phone.
There are specific instructions everywhere that say to disable the sim pin before flashing a ROM.
I don't know why it doesn't work, it just doesn't.
Hope that helps
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Ty worked!

Tunestwo said:
Ty worked!
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No probs! Have fun mate
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Voodoo Sim Unlock removed from Google Play

This apk seems to have been removed from Google Play Store. Can someone share with me the apk file?
http://project-voodoo.org
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But why?
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Because...
drreality said:
But why?
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"Voodoo #GalaxySIIISIMUnlock pulled from Google Play by me. Will return if an new unlocking method is found working with latest firmwares."
(That's from his twitter)
Can't say it better... Anyway, you can dowload the app from his server.
grandis12 said:
"Voodoo #GalaxySIIISIMUnlock pulled from Google Play by me. Will return if an new unlocking method is found working with latest firmwares."
(That's from his twitter)
Can't say it better... Anyway, you can dowload the app from his server.
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just used it on my phone running XXBLG8 and its unlocked it fine
restart and see
You need to apply this patch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29485215#post29485215
skimminstones said:
just used it on my phone running XXBLG8 and its unlocked it fine
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Ive installed and use voodoo sim unlock but my device still locked and voodoo says "network inactive" which means my device should be unlock,but it is not, so i use this sim fix and flashed it, but still device network lock. What should i do please help,this is the main reason why i root my device,help please,im kinda desperate.
Sgs3
4.04
BLE6
Cry
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monarchs said:
Ive installed and use voodoo sim unlock but my device still locked and voodoo says "network inactive" which means my device should be unlock,but it is not, so i use this sim fix and flashed it, but still device network lock. What should i do please help,this is the main reason why i root my device,help please,im kinda desperate.
Sgs3
4.04
BLE6
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try to reboot your phone and then try, i installed it today and it works fine, i'm using omega kitchen rom
I have a stock rom,so maybe this will work only on custom roms...? I rebooted my phone but still nothing happens... is there a new version of the voodoo sim unlock,if it does please give me a link.. thank you..
thank God it works for me with omega v.11....
thank you so much!
I get invalid Mmi code. Help
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Do You think a new version will be online soon to unlock easyly the s3?
waiting 4 new unlocked software…
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IS THERE ANYONE KNOWS WHEN SIM UNLOCK WILL UPDATE?
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xzlzz1234 said:
IS THERE ANYONE KNOWS WHEN SIM UNLOCK WILL UPDATE?
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supercurio will only update it when a good method is found for the newer firmwares.
OXINARF said:
supercurio will only update it when a good method is found for the newer firmwares.
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If this is out of the equation for the time being is the only option to pay for an unlock code online? If so what are the recommended sites, as I have been ripped off before.
RobertHarvey said:
If this is out of the equation for the time being is the only option to pay for an unlock code online? If so what are the recommended sites, as I have been ripped off before.
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It is very likely you could pay your operator to unlock it. About sites, I never used one so I won't recommend anything.
If you aren't in LG8 or LG6 firmwares you can still use Voodoo Unlock app from supercurio website: project-voodoo.org
I'm on xLite 1.4.0 XXLH1. I got my phone from Phones4U (UK) and I'm on Orange (UK) when I tried to sim unlock it gives me an error code when I try use x#XXXX# commands. Now when I swap it for my simcard with T-Mobile (UK) I can make calls etc but in my STATUS in ABOUT PHONE it doesn't display my phone number, it just displays 00000000000 and on the Orange it does display the number.
So really it is unlocked but not fully unlocked? I know you can't really get half and half but it seems like it in this case. I haven't tried the manual way of unlocking but I will at one point, just want advice.
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Edit: Just noticed that my firmware is higher than most. Will degrade and try app again but will still check back and follow advice from you all!
the soft Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock is here link free ...............
http://www.4shared.com/rar/qWX91Z2C/Voodoo_Galaxy_SIII_SimUnlock.html

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

Official rom flashing

is flashing official rom from sammobile.com will brick my mobile???
or create IMEI problem.
As i rooted my current official firmware. i want to go back to stock. but i took backup of my efs folder but i haven't found any nv_data file on it.
Please advise is official rom will to create IMEI probem.
Depends on which phone and firmware u got
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Demented22 said:
Depends on which phone and firmware u got
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i bought my mobile from France so i download this rom
I9505XXUBMEA_I9505OXXBMF1_XEF MAIN
which i download from sammobile.com
Ohhh gotcha
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I was actually wondering... If I'm network locked and I flashed a new stock ROM, would it remove the network lock? I don't think it will, but just want to confirm and to know the rationale behind all of it. I was thinking of rooting my S4 to get it to downgrade and have the network lock removed, but don't know about all these things. A lot of threads mention rooting for custom firmwares but not rooting in order to remove network lock afterwards.
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ladyhaly said:
I was actually wondering... If I'm network locked and I flashed a new stock ROM, would it remove the network lock? I don't think it will, but just want to confirm and to know the rationale behind all of it. I was thinking of rooting my S4 to get it to downgrade and have the network lock removed, but don't know about all these things. A lot of threads mention rooting for custom firmwares but not rooting in order to remove network lock afterwards.
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Flashing any rom will not remove the network lock... but it can brick ur phone if u flashed a rom that is not intended for ur phone, if u want to get it unlocked ur best option for that is call ur current carrier to get the unlock code, it could cost u for the code but thats about the only way besides rooting and trying to unlock it that way after root.
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I've unlocked my phone using an unlock code with one of those websites. It's a success. No problems. The problems I encountered recently had to do with the defective battery that came with my S4. What I'm curious to know now is if I can flash a ROM from my country where I got my phone... Just to make it like an unbranded phone. This is because when I boot up my phone, I see my carrier's logo and one of the wallpapers they replaced with their carrier logo as well. It's pretty annoying... So I wonder if I can flash a non-carrier unbranded ROM from my country to my phone. And do ai need to root to do so?
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[Q] Please Help: How to get Sprint S4 to work on Straight Talk

Hey guys, Right now i am sitting here very confused. I have two Samsung Galaxy S4's from Sprint. They were given to me by my god sister but i cant figure out how to make them work for Straight Talk. They are both running 4.4.2 and the base band is L720VPUFNAE. I was told by sprint last night that they could be unlocked and that all i needed was a MSL number. I was given the MSL for both phones already but don't know what im suppose to do to the phones to be able to unlock them. I have looked through several threads throughout several forums and i have tried several codes such as *#0011# as well ##3423# but nothing works. I cant find any concrete answers that don't completely confuse me. So my question is...Is there anyway to actually get this phone working on Straight Talk? Does it have to flashed or unlocked first and if so how to actually do that? Is there anyway to do this without rooting the phones? If not whats the easiest way to root the phone to make this possible? Please im Just looking for some help.
Your prayers have been answered. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610
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no luck
I've already tried this
daniel4653 said:
Your prayers have been answered. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610
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mcdobson said:
I've already tried this
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Are you on MDC modem? You need to in order to access send of the menus.
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---------- Post added at 03:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:33 PM ----------
And did you set the correct APNs?
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How do i find out the modem??
Settings, more, about device. It.will be under baseband version.
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Not MDC
This is the baseband L720VPUFNAE...it was the in the original post.
daniel4653 said:
Settings, more, about device. It.will be under baseband version.
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mcdobson said:
This is the baseband L720VPUFNAE...it was the in the original post.
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At one point did you Odin the MDC or MDL modem ? You have to in order to successfully unlock the phone.
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If successful
No I didn't I guess I will try again... If I'm assuming correctly once I do this I should be able to just put a straight talk SIM card in the slot to use the phone
mcdobson said:
No I didn't I guess I will try again... If I'm assuming correctly once I do this I should be able to just put a straight talk SIM card in the slot to use the phone
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IF you follow everything. And perform the international unlock plus domestic. And put the Sim card in plus set the APNs to the correct ones then you should be fine.
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NAE
Since my baseband is NAE do i just use the original file or use the one for NAE mention at the end of the international unlock thread
daniel4653 said:
IF you follow everything. And perform the international unlock plus domestic. And put the Sim card in plus set the APNs to the correct ones then you should be fine.
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Pretty Sure Im Bricked Now
I did everything as stated. The phone would boot on but was sluggish and no wifi and was hanging up and force closing.
I wnat to this thread to try to fix the problem due to the persons having the same problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2675285
this thread lead me to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
Everythign was going perfectly fine until i got booted into philz Recovery. In the video it wasnt stated that a new rom had to be placed on the phone until after everything was wiped.
I didnt have anything on the SD hence i didnt know i had to install from the phone. So i picked the option to reboot but now I cant get past "Samsung Galaxy S4" screen on Start up. I tried to re flash the phone through odin but everything i try fails. I dont know what to do now. I cant start up or get into Recovery Mode, only download mode. When i try to get into the recovery mode all i get is a message saying "Firmware upgrade encounter an issue"
If anyone can help i would greatly appreciate it.
daniel4653 said:
IF you follow everything. And perform the international unlock plus domestic. And put the Sim card in plus set the APNs to the correct ones then you should be fine.
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