[Q] Unlock by imei gt-i9500 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys.
Since none of the instruction don't work to unlocking my GT-I9500 I decided to go by unlocking by IMEI. Now, I would like to ask to those already have done by this method. What website did you trust to do it like this?
I just want to know which one really works and which one don't.
Thank you guys. I will appreciate your answer and help.

already done
I did it already. I would like to share were I did it because im sure there are people trying and looking to unlock their device by imei. I did it thru cellunloker. I found this one and because their review on google I give a try and ended really good. Hopefully this will help somebody else. Sorry if im doing any kind of spam. Im not trying to do that, just share the way I did expecting to help somebody in the same position I was.
Have a good day/night guys

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Verizon X1: Unlocked?

Hi. I finally bought the Xperia x1i a few days ago. But i noticed it said "Verizon" on the back. Also, there are a few Verizon apps like "Verizon Live", which seems i cant remove.
Right now im not in my country so X1 couldnt fully recognize my network, but it did answer to my Minutes Credit request properly.
Im not sure if this is fully unlocked, and if it is, if there could be any problems with my cellphone using ANY of its respective functions. Would it??
Please answer i would thank you a lot!!!
If the phone is accepting your non-verizon sim then it isn't locked.
However your ROM may have some custom verizon settings which you don't like, most can be removed via registery editing.
Another option is to head over to the ROM section of this forum, you find ways to install the generic ROM, or even custom made versions.
Oh well i thought of that! But how risky is it to install roms for someone who simply has no idea of that or programing? Im not stupid, but i would be good if there was a step by step tutorial. Are there any?
jahd5000 said:
Oh well i thought of that! But how risky is it to install roms for someone who simply has no idea of that or programing? Im not stupid, but i would be good if there was a step by step tutorial. Are there any?
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um..yeah there is
ok but how risky is it for some1 who has never done that?
and btw, it is Vodafone, not verizon XD
it's easy fosheezy lol i'm a kid and can do it

[HELP]Questions about bootloader.

Hi,
I am not new to xda or this flashing things,but g2 is my new phone,and after searching a lot,I couldn't get specific answers to some question.so I have to open this thread. ?
In other phone I have to unlock bootloader,then start other thing.but here I see something said loki.I searched a lot to know about it,but I am more confused.
How to unlock or install this loki?or what I have to do before flashing anything to maintain this?
It will be very helpful if someone tell about it or point me out where to go.
Thanks. ☺

Samsung Galaxy J3 (6) SM-J320P

Is anyone ever going to make a full root for this with CWM or TWRP or is it a lost cause. I was following the threads discussing making a working root for this phone but no one is posting in them any more. I'm really sad because it would be a great phone if it was fully root able.
Don't lose hope yet. My roommate is going to work on it but he needs the source code for it. I don't fully understand these things but what I do understand is he needs the kernel and the uncompiled code so that he can work on writing something. So if anyone out there can help with that that would be great.
Nice thanks man well I have one idk if that helps
gsprague15 said:
Nice thanks man well I have one idk if that helps
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It might, it depends on your level of experience and what you're willing to do. More testers always helps, my device will be used for the first testing of things, and if I'm able to boot without any issues I can push it to anyone else willing to test it. This is still a ways off because we still need someone to help us get the stock source code so if you have any tech savvy friends network with them and see if they have any input on how to get that code.
For sure will do man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-2-t3356616
darknaio said:
It might, it depends on your level of experience and what you're willing to do. More testers always helps, my device will be used for the first testing of things, and if I'm able to boot without any issues I can push it to anyone else willing to test it. This is still a ways off because we still need someone to help us get the stock source code so if you have any tech savvy friends network with them and see if they have any input on how to get that code.
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Did anyone ever find a solution? I will be happy to test it.
gsprague15 said:
Is anyone ever going to make a full root for this with CWM or TWRP or is it a lost cause. I was following the threads discussing making a working root for this phone but no one is posting in them any more. I'm really sad because it would be a great phone if it was fully root able.
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The odin3 with twrp works i have done it the root workerd fine unfortunately there's not a lot you can do because there's not a lot of scripts for this phone thay works that I found at least if there is someone tell me
When I insert the sim. And swithed on the smart phone. The phone is asked the code
What could ido

BRICKED G935F , IMEI LOST PLEASE HELP.

Hi after flashing a rom not on xda my phone's IMEI became erased. unfortunately the EFI backup that I had wouldn't fix either. I tried going back to stock using SmartSwitch emergency recovery. Still no fixes.
Please help my phone cannot use cellular service!
Any idea Im all ears. I tried various methods for older Galaxys around the xda, none worked.
I know my IMEI and S/N how can I fix it.
Please help!!!!
solrazr said:
Hi after flashing a rom not on xda my phone's IMEI became erased. unfortunately the EFI backup that I had wouldn't fix either. I tried going back to stock using SmartSwitch emergency recovery. Still no fixes.
Please help my phone cannot use cellular service!
Any idea Im all ears. I tried various methods for older Galaxys around the xda, none worked.
I know my IMEI and S/N how can I fix it.
Please help!!!!
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My all means come here and ask for help but whatever happened on a different forum stay's on there please.
If people don't want to help fine but we won't have developer bashing or user flaming on xda. Everyone be nice to each other please or action will be taken
Regards
Moderation Team
Have you tried flashing stock in Odin?
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Yes, I tried Stock flashing in odin, as well as using samsung emergency recovery
sawdoctor said:
My all means come here and ask for help but whatever happened on a different forum stay's on there please.
If people don't want to help fine but we won't have developer bashing or user flaming on xda. Everyone be nice to each other please or action will be taken
Regards
Moderation Team
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With all do respect.... I don't think he was bashing anyone....he was just saying he flashed a ROM that wasn't posted to XDA...more than likely there wasn't any other option to ask for help elsewhere since XDA is very helpful with responses from developers and others.
I was wondering if anyone that is overseas (outside america) could share an EFI backup partition with me so I can fix my phone. Maybe that would fix.
keep watching the echorom thread someone else had the issue as well.
I cant they banned me from seeing their forum when I reported the bug.
O I see. If something gets posted that might help I'll let you know. But 1 thing I saw already is trying to flash multiple times with Odin
It might not work the first time. Or the second... or the third. Try like 10 times in the mean time until someone can help. If all else fails there has to be a way to make a working imei again since you know it anyway
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stormonya said:
With all do respect.... I don't think he was bashing anyone....he was just saying he flashed a ROM that wasn't posted to XDA...more than likely there wasn't any other option to ask for help elsewhere since XDA is very helpful with responses from developers and others.
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The post was to everyone as I had to clean the thread that's all
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sawdoctor said:
The post was to everyone as I had to clean the thread that's all
Sent from my SM-N910C using Tapatalk
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By the way I'll have to upload screenshots of what I see in my phone settings. Maybe that will help?
Hello
it seems like you tried to unlock it
if you tried to unlock than there must be an backup write that backup imei will back same
Next time when need unlock better click read codes
jayshaa said:
Hello
it seems like you tried to unlock it
if you tried to unlock than there must be an backup write that backup imei will back same
Next time when need unlock better click read codes
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It was not because of unlock. My phone was already unlocked. It happened after flashing a bad rom.
solrazr said:
It was not because of unlock. My phone was already unlocked. It happened after flashing a bad rom.
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write stock rom
This happened to me before in a old Tmobile S3 (T999) I had only edge network...
It was a headache and I was only able to put it back working going to a store that had BOX for flashing and do it myself with their box
and rewrite my IMEI manually during flash, as they were not able to do it (more say didn't have patience) .
I dunno if there is a easier way to do it... but this was how I fixed mine back then. But one thing is true, I lost a lot of time back then trying to fix it and if it happens me now again I would do a quick search and if not quick solution, try to find a guy that owns a box as it will literally save you days and sleep. However there are excellent devs around so they might be able to help..
insaned said:
This happened to me before in a old Tmobile S3 (T999) I had only edge network...
It was a headache and I was only able to put it back working going to a store that had BOX for flashing and do it myself with their box
and rewrite my IMEI manually during flash, as they were not able to do it (more say didn't have patience) .
I dunno if there is a easier way to do it... but this was how I fixed mine back then. But one thing is true, I lost a lot of time back then trying to fix it and if it happens me now again I would do a quick search and if not quick solution, try to find a guy that owns a box as it will literally save you days and sleep. However there are excellent devs around so they might be able to help..
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Would u have any suggestions on where I could go to fix?
Quick question. What csc is in your phone now? Have to tried changing it again with a new one or the one that was originally on it when you got it? Like a flashable zip? Cos it looks like somehow the one you used must corrupt something in the efs... which is bizzare
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solrazr said:
Would u have any suggestions on where I could go to fix?
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I went to local store that usually unlocks/fixes phones, but I had a friend connection around.. hence they allowed me to go inside and do it myself.
Try to search 1st around if there is a solution, as it might be... I can't remember how it happened to my phone, but I was flashing lots of ROM without a problem and then it happened for some reason. There is a reason for it, however I couldn't find it as my knowledge is limited. I do remember that I tried, stock, odin, kies, whatever... and nothing worked until I went to try with a BOX.
IF you can't find a quick solution try to search around physical stores that flash phones, as they usually have a BOX and probably they might pull the S7 image already for their box... try to search a friendly one and take the purchase papers with you as most are not very comfortable with anything that might involve IMEI if you odn't know anybody.
MRDOCA said:
Quick question. What csc is in your phone now? Have to tried changing it again with a new one or the one that was originally on it when you got it? Like a flashable zip? Cos it looks like somehow the one you used must corrupt something in the efs... which is bizzare
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It was the German based CSC
G935FDBT1APC5
However I flashed back STOCK which has
G935FNZC1APAX
The bizzare thing is my phone appears to still get a signal, but emergency calls only. When I #06# It shows 00000000000000 for 2 MEIDs. Which is weird as I don't have a dual sim model. This is even after Odin stock, no root.
insaned said:
I went to local store that usually unlocks/fixes phones, but I had a friend connection around.. hence they allowed me to go inside and do it myself.
Try to search 1st around if there is a solution, as it might be... I can't remember how it happened to my phone, but I was flashing lots of ROM without a problem and then it happened for some reason. There is a reason for it, however I couldn't find it as my knowledge is limited. I do remember that I tried, stock, odin, kies, whatever... and nothing worked until I went to try with a BOX.
IF you can't find a quick solution try to search around physical stores that flash phones, as they usually have a BOX and probably they might pull the S7 image already for their box... try to search a friendly one and take the purchase papers with you as most are not very comfortable with anything that might involve IMEI if you odn't know anybody.
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Fair enough, I still have the original purchase, I got it from overseas, receipt, and sticker still on the phone. Even the box. at the same time i was wondering if anyone overseas, (not in the usa) would be willing to backup EFS and PM me with a G935F because I could use that meid in the usa. I have no intentions of going overseas to Europe anytime soon but I might go abroad if its oceana or Asia.

Note 4 (SM-N910F) bricked.

Hello guys someone gave me this phone to repair it,the problem it s he s not booting (mmc_read) problem. The model it's in title. Sorry because i didnt searched first for other threads about this but i need to fix it fast... Can someone help me? Thanks a lot!
No one can really help you if you don't describe how it got bricked. If it was run over by a mac truck, probably not fixable. If you installed a custom rom and/or twrp and things went badly, it probably is fixable. More info needed.
Sheldd said:
Hello guys someone gave me this phone to repair it,the problem it s he s not booting (mmc_read) problem. The model it's in title. Sorry because i didnt searched first for other threads about this but i need to fix it fast... Can someone help me? Thanks a lot!
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Check this thread and post your queries over there.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3488114
Sent from my SM-N920F using Tapatalk
There is multiple threads on xda with your issue. I know this because I had this issue myself and it comes down to 2 things
Option A its a software glitch in which case the solution is to odin downgrade to stock kit kat and see if the problem still exists
Option B which was the case in my situation its a Hardware issue, in which case you need to change the emmc chip, or what I did change the whole bord which is much easier and quicker then changing that soldered on chip

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