Ok So I have the SM-N9005 unbranded running BTU firmware.
In January my mobile network (Three (3) UK) are going 4G here free for existing customers. -- Now they have said they will send a software update to the phone to make it compatible for their network.
Now my question is --- Will I have to install the H3G firmware on my device.... or... will their network somehow know that cause I am running a 4G capable device will the update roll out to me?
I think I will probably have to put the carrier firmware (H3G) on my note correct?
Tried contacting Three about this... but they never reply to the simplest of questions.
(PS they are piggybacking on EE UK's network band if that makes any difference)
Just use btu, it will also get an up, because otherwise all 3 users that buy an unbranded phone wouldnt get LTE just chill and wait for the LTE to come 2 u
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Well hopefully it'll auto roll,Three aren't that great though! so may be network specific since the phone wasn't bought directly from them - UK netowrks encourage you to get the phone from them-- I only use them cause of unlimited internet for next to nothing financially lol
I was in GB for 3 weeks and i was happy with vodafone for 1 month, and its all so much cheaper than in germany (mobile-releated)
As btu is a multi csc it will set it to h3g if u go to recovery and look at the lines in the bottom left corner, thts wht happens all day when u use it
Also 3 could send u configuration sms for the APNs like in good old nokia xPress Music times, when u used the phone the 1st time and the internet was confugured by this... good old cscless times
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You will get the update when they send it. Pretty sure you won't need to change to their firmware. The sim will get the update once it's available.
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alom5 said:
You will get the update when they send it. Pretty sure you won't need to change to their firmware. The sim will get the update once it's available.
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Lol the SIM itself cant get an update...
You can just get an APN update via servive SMS
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Lol the SIM itself cant get an update...
You can just get an APN update via servive SMS
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Ermmmm...yes... That's right. .. Their system will recognise the sim which needs an update and will send the update. ... Very good ?
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Ermmmm...yes... That's right. .. Their system will recognise the sim which needs an update and will send the update. ... Very good ?
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Sounds way better
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I got this note 3 from Hong Kong and I'm trying to use it with Wind Mobile sim card but it gives me "not registered on the network" when i try to make a call. I read about region lock and not sure if this is the case. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know.
Thanks
Looks like a region lock issue, you should have used it once in HK, on a HK simcard
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you know any work around on this?
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you know any work around on this?
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Just search the forums I remember seeing a thread about it
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i found any other post saying that note3 from hk is not region lock so why am i getting this message
Try another sim?
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bure82 said:
i found any other post saying that note3 from hk is not region lock so why am i getting this message
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If the Note3 was bought from a carrier it might be carrier-locked and you will need to buy an unlock code.
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If the Note3 was bought from a carrier it might be carrier-locked and you will need to buy an unlock code.
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It cannot be carrier locked as HK law does not allows selling carrier locked handsets
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I think I had this issue once when my carrier mistakenly locked my sim. Did you activate the sim card? As long as it's not activated here in my place (like when you buy a prepaid card at a supermarket and haven't registered your name via internet), it will not connect to the network.
ya tried another sim. found out that the phone does not support aws band which my carrier is on. now i need to find how to unlock aws band. anyone can help?
Great u tried another sim
For aws band u might need another modem.
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I live in Egypt
How can i know when buying note3 n9005 if it is locked or not?
Especially if the seller removed the sticker of region lock
If there is any other way to know?
Search imei in imei.org
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mndraz said:
I live in Egypt
How can i know when buying note3 n9005 if it is locked or not?
Especially if the seller removed the sticker of region lock
If there is any other way to know?
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Don't buy the Note 3 if you plan to travel outside your country. It is as simple as that. Even the so called activation does not work. Look for another manufacturer.
as explained on sammobile about region lock policy
If i bought n9005 with Middle East region lock and activated it with a SIM from the supported region for the first time
then i can use any other SIM even from Europe
Am i right or not?
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as explained on sammobile about region lock policy
If i bought n9005 with Middle East region lock and activated it with a SIM from the supported region for the first time
then i can use any other SIM even from Europe
Am i right or not?
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Yes
Do a 5min call in yor region and you are free
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Yes
Do a 5min call in yor region and you are free
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There have been some reports that this isn't always the case, although there are more reports confirming this is correct, I myself am lead to believe it is. I'll know soon enough... MIddle eastern Holiday coming up.
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There have been some reports that this isn't always the case, although there are more reports confirming this is correct, I myself am lead to believe it is. I'll know soon enough... MIddle eastern Holiday coming up.
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Anyone here successfully unlocked their note 3 with an unlock code? Where did you get and how much it cost you? Thanks, I'm on a search for those codes, I just need it region unlocked for my Asian trip. EUROPEAN NOTE 3 REGION LOCK.
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Anyone here successfully unlocked their note 3 with an unlock code? Where did you get and how much it cost you? Thanks, I'm on a search for those codes, I just need it region unlocked for my Asian trip. EUROPEAN NOTE 3 REGION LOCK.
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The same problem but locked on middle east
i called Samsung service center in KSA , they told me i should take my n9005 to them to unlock it
and the cost will be 200SR
but i didn't go till now.
I wouldn't bother paying, I just want this unlocked really, I'll try to contact Samsung UK, hope I get the same reply from yours.
Can someone tell me do I lose waranty if I unlock my Note 3 with code? Also does this method keep KNOX Counter to 0x0?
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Can someone tell me do I lose waranty if I unlock my Note 3 with code? Also does this method keep KNOX Counter to 0x0?
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With a code it won't lose warranty no.
Depends on the method used to achieve the Unlock as to whether you trip KNOX - Samsung does it for you = safe
Region Away by CF = Potentially trips? (not read up on this app so not sure)
I received my unlock code along with the phone i purchased on ebay. Everything is working smoothly no region lock problems
I didnt even get the sticker of hell germany ftw
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Killberty said:
I didnt even get the sticker of hell germany ftw
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I did, Saturn Bochholt... (Essen, Oberhausen, Berlin, same story.)
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I did, Saturn Bochholt... (Essen, Oberhausen, Berlin, same story.)
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Tmobile complete comfort M
100% no sticker
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Tmobile complete comfort M
100% no sticker
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Did you flash unbranded onto it? Because to my knowledge tmo only gives out branded devices except for the first batch....
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Did you flash unbranded onto it? Because to my knowledge tmo only gives out branded devices except for the first batch....
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Yes ofc i did
Latest tmobile n9005dtmdmj6
Mine n9005dbtdmj7
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Ok guys. I have an s4. Am in UK and an thinking of getting a note 3 on tesco mobile. How easy is it to unlock so I can use my 3 network sim. It was simple on s4. Same deal on note 3?
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Simplest and easiest way is to get an unlock code either from the network provider you are with or as you are on three network. ... They are unlocking for free. There is a thread on that. .. check it out.
You ring up three from your three sim option 3,3,2,1 (something like that) and give them your imei number and within 7 days they will send you the unlock code.
Worked for me on a vodafone locked phone
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well its a tesco mobile note 3 - and I want to use my three micro sim card
was wondering if the app 'region lock away' would do the trick?
dont want to sign up for a contract if I cant unlock it myself
Like I said you can still get it unlocked by three. I got my Vodafone locked phone unlocked by three.
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Ok guys. I have an s4. Am in UK and an thinking of getting a note 3 on tesco mobile. How easy is it to unlock so I can use my 3 network sim. It was simple on s4. Same deal on note 3?
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Dont pay, theres a free way to unlock your phone to other networks ...
its on XDA somewhere !! ( i cant remember the name of it currently, but ill update you once I remember )
surely i would need to speak to tesco mobile if its locked to their network? not three?
or am i being stupid??
really need to get this sorted asap - gotta decide in about 30 mins if i am getting this phone
i like the s4 which i have, but the note 3 looks awesome....lol
I've said it to you twice. My phone was locked top Vodafone and I have the imei to three and they gave me the unlock code which worked and now my phone is unlocked
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Was just double checking. That seems very good of them! Was there a fee involved? And did they do it right away?
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No fee and it took 4 days
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Ok. Thanks mate. Will get on it tomorrow morning.
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Ok. Thanks mate. Will get on it tomorrow morning.
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Buy the phone. ... You don't even have to open the box. ... The imei number is on the box (I would open just to make sure of everything) give the a call and if you don't get a code. ... Give the phone back or ask tesco to unlock or use one of these websites to get the code
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Was just double checking. That seems very good of them! ...
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They aren't doing it to be nice, it makes good business sense to make your phone accept a 3 sim so they can start taking money from you.
You can also get a Note3 unlocked for £7 in about 1hr on eBay
After all that. The phone was factory unlocked! Got it from carphone warehouse. £27 contract. Free handset. Working fine on my 3 sim. Thanks for your help guys!
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After all that. The phone was factory unlocked! Got it from carphone warehouse. £27 contract. Free handset. Working fine on my 3 sim. Thanks for your help guys!
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Yeah CPW and P4U sell unlocked handsets with their contracts as they get them in direct rather than via a carrier.
I am American but live in The Netherlands where I bought my Note 3 from Vodafone and wil be going to see my family in the states for two months and want to be able use a AT&T sim. surposelly once you actiate your region sim and make a few calls where you bought it it should be unlocked, right?
Hearing all kind of stories that only region lock will be unlocked and I will have to use my vodapone simm will work?
Just seems very unclear and wondering if there is new news to this?
Using your regions simple will unlock region lock. If your phone is locked to your network, you will either need to root and use the CF region unlock app or get it unlocked from your carrier or buy a unlock code..
PS- Also questions go in the Q&A section, NOT the general section.
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regionlockaway by chainfire works flawlessly. worked for me it didn't only region unlocked my phone but also sim unlocked my phone as well
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You need to use a sim from the EU to clear the region lock. The specifics on how are a bit vague, some managed it with a single short call, others had to use the internet as well.
There is no provider-lock or network-lock on the phone. The EU has a law against that. (the firmware is branded Vodafone, but that's just a sticker with the logo and a few apps, really.)
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Thanks for info.
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regionlockaway by chainfire works flawlessly. worked for me it didn't only region unlocked my phone but also sim unlocked my phone as well
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did you do it while on the kitkat rom? they say it's not working now for 4.4.2?
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You need to use a sim from the EU to clear the region lock. The specifics on how are a bit vague, some managed it with a single short call, others had to use the internet as well.
There is no provider-lock or network-lock on the phone. The EU has a law against that. (the firmware is branded Vodafone, but that's just a sticker with the logo and a few apps, really.)
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Well I am i the states and its still locked and could not use a AT&T sim. now after being on with Samsung I had to e-mail info and they said it will take up to a week for the paperwork to go through, not holding my breath and I dont want to root this phone.