Hey!
I didn't find similiar question so I'll ask it here.
I rooted and installed CWM 6.0.3.3 and flashed MIUI rom by gkalenis.
Everything was working great but after I entered my PIN code it asked "SIM network unlock PIN"
I got the code from NCKserver but it didn't work. They said I had to restore huawei stock ROM.
Now I have my U8800 pro unrooted and with stock ROM but it's not asking it anymore.
Does anyone know how I can erter my code now?
With MIUI ROM I can only use Saunalahti (carrier) and I can't even search other networks. (I ilve in Finland)
with stock phone I can use whatever carrier I want.
I have tried it with DNA's and Saunalahti's Sim cards.
Is there any other way to unlock this phone? For example by editing root files?
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Sup all...
Simple enough question. I've spent many days doing searches here in XDA and google but haven't been able to find a clear answer. Or maybe I didn't look hard enough or understand the responses to others questions regarding this topic.
I recently got an S4 (i337m) from Telus. From what I understand, this is the Canadian model (jfltecan). I am not sure if it is unlocked or not however. I know that I should just use a sim from a dif carrier to test, but I don't have access to one at the moment. No one I know has a micro sim that is with a carrier I could use to test with.
I've installed TWRP and flashed Slimbean and afterward I flashed Paranoidandroid roms successfully if that is some sort of indication as to the lock/unlock state of the phone.
So is there any other way to tell? Is there a method of unlocking this phone other than using the *#0011# method or similar methods that I've tried and do not work. Is an Odin method available?
Thanks
If you got it from Telus, directly, 99.99% it's locked
The only way to confirm is by popping in a SIM from another carrier.
I think it depends on how u buy the device. I think if you get the phone on a contract, its locked, but i think if you purchase the device for full price, it should be unlocked. That's atleast how i think it works.
You are most likely sim locked. There is no Odin method to unlock. You should really just buy a code to unlock. Be very careful using the free unlock methods. After a number of attempts the phone will lock itself so you'll never be able to unlock. Others have also messed up their phones trying it.
Buy a code or even safer, FastGSM.com USB cable method to unlock
I am also on telus, if this works like the s3 unlock you need to be on the stock Rom, can be rooted but must be stock.check the s4 thread to be sure though. You can go back to the custom Rom after you unlock and the phone should still be unlocked
Your phone's boot loader is unlocked. Meaning we can install a custom recovery and install a custom ROM very easily. Your phone is Sim locked if you bought it from telus. This means you cannot insert a Sim card in your phone unless its telus. Any other carrier will not work. You can unlock your phone through Telus. They have restrictions on this however. You're better off buying an unlock code off the internet. Its fast and most likely cheaper and no it does not void warranty. Hope this helps
Thanks!
Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies/info.
My phone was sim locked. I did the easy method of purchasing an unlock code from a local shop here. All is good. I can use the phone on any supported GSM carrier and I am able to flash custom roms and what not.
Thanks again to all for the info. Much appreciated and it helped me increase my understanding on this topic.
-Talabis
guys it's my first post here..
i installed a custom rom on my motorola defy without taking a backup of stock rom. now, after installing a jellybean custom rom my defy is asking for a SIM unlock network PIN.
I searched over internet that flashing a stock rom again may unlock my phone. but i have no idea which stock rom to flash?
so, if i come to know about t-mobile uk or usa version than i can download the respective stock rom for motorola defy.
i am providing the following information that might be helpful and identifying whether it's usa or uk.
MB525
IMEI 3515 7304 0228 877
MSN LO26QG7SMR
MKQ7 334411B11
FCC ID IHDP56LC3
Don't post imei/etc online. The only way that your defy is asking for SIM unlock code is that if it wasn't ever fully unlocked(only soft unlocked).
It will NOT get magically unlocked by a stock rom.
You can search for soft SIM unlock for defy which will need to be done after every rom installation, or obtain the unlock code online(paid).
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thekguy said:
Don't post imei/etc online. The only way that your defy is asking for SIM unlock code is that if it wasn't ever fully unlocked(only soft unlocked).
It will NOT get magically unlocked by a stock rom.
You can search for soft SIM unlock for defy which will need to be done after every rom installation, or obtain the unlock code online(paid).
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thank you for your response, i will search over internet to resolve to issue.
previously it was working with all networks sim cards in stock 2.2 froyo, as i installed custom jellybean in it, since that day it is asking for SIM network unlock PIN.. i tried installing stock rom again but still no change. how can i get it working again ? i don't want to buy unlock code.
Install soft SIM unlock from dev sub forum
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Hi guys,
I read a couple of threads and tried a couple of things and didn't work... Im trying to sim unlock my Galaxy S4 GT I9500 on stock android 4.3 not rooted and is not working.
I read about a code using *#0011# code and didn't work.. Post was not specific about using no sim, original carrier sim or desire carrier sim.. anyway I tried all and was a failure.
I read another thread about flashing a modem and downgrading the firmware but wasnt specific enough about how to do it and the requirements (android version, rooted?, how to do it, etc)
I try one of those "code pages" and even they couldnt help me. My carrier is Movistar in Nicaragua.
Is there is any easy way to SIM unlock my phone? maybe by just installing a pre-rooted, pre-unlocked rom? or is there is a page/guide/video with specific instruction on how to do it?
thanks in advance.
I think the step by step instructions on SIM unlocking in the main thread on the topic are pretty specific. They don't mention downgrading the device modem through Odin however because they were written before Samsung patched the exploits that allowed the SIM unlock to work.
Downgrading the modem to an Android 4.2.2 version in the AP/PDA slot in Odin is necessary to run either unlock metbod. However, you can really mess things up trying to unlock if you aren't careful, especially with the service menu exploit.
Hi, i am new one to xda ..
I have a Galaxy s4 I9505 with "sim network unlock pin dismiss" Unlocking Problem.
i install Android lollipop(UK) rom to s4. before install lollipop i had this problem'
I tired trying carrier Unlock Methord [*0011#]. but it dosnt work for me. That menu isnt work in my device.
I am from sri lanka. in Asia. How can i fix this. Waiting for replies. thanx
Discussed ad nauseam. Downgrading the modem or ROM to Android 4.2.2 is required in order for the unlock methods discussed on the forums to work. You could also simply purchase an unlock code.