Region Lock - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I have in my hands a Note 3 which is SIM Locked...
I have tried EVERYTHING...
I have tried to flash it with the Greek 4.2.2 firmware (via Odin) and it fails.
I have installed X-Note and Omega but the problem remains.
CF Region away doesnt work.
The SIM Lock will never vanish...
What else can I do?
I am on 4.2.2.

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You can try Regionlockaway, sometimes it works on Sim locks but not always. failing that, you'll have to buy an unlock code and manually do it.

radicalisto said:
You can try Regionlockaway, sometimes it works on Sim locks but not always. failing that, you'll have to buy an unlock code and manually do it.
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Is this the only way to get my phone unlocked?

IEAL said:
Is this the only way to get my phone unlocked?
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As far as I know at least
Sent from my CM11 Kitkat Powered SM-N9005

IEAL said:
Hello everyone,
I have in my hands a Note 3 which is SIM Locked...
I have tried EVERYTHING...
I have tried to flash it with the Greek 4.2.2 firmware (via Odin) and it fails.
I have installed X-Note and Omega but the problem remains.
CF Region away doesnt work.
The SIM Lock will never vanish...
What else can I do?
I am on 4.2.2.
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There is no 4.2.2 for note 3, is it typo?

jdomadia said:
There is no 4.2.2 for note 3, is it typo?
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lol yes, i meant 4.4.2 :cyclops:

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Good modem for Philippines(Globe)

I'm running Golden eye rom. And my baseband is I9505DXUAMDM. The problem is, i'm having trouble with the network. When the phone gets idle, then i use it, it has no network and takes while to have it back in. Idk but when i bought this phone, it was only locked by Globe(sim) which i was using globe as well. So i believe it doesnt have anything to do with that carrier locked thingy. TIA.
nieohl said:
I'm running Golden eye rom. And my baseband is I9505DXUAMDM. The problem is, i'm having trouble with the network. When the phone gets idle, then i use it, it has no network and takes while to have it back in. Idk but when i bought this phone, it was only locked by Globe(sim) which i was using globe as well. So i believe it doesnt have anything to do with that carrier locked thingy. TIA.
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You need to update the modem in order to fix the dropping issue. and The latest modem for your country is MKE mate. Have a nice day
nieohl said:
I'm running Golden eye rom. And my baseband is I9505DXUAMDM. The problem is, i'm having trouble with the network. When the phone gets idle, then i use it, it has no network and takes while to have it back in. Idk but when i bought this phone, it was only locked by Globe(sim) which i was using globe as well. So i believe it doesnt have anything to do with that carrier locked thingy. TIA.
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I am using the MJ5 modem on most of the 4.3 and kitkat roms and I am not having any network drops.
Since the 4.3 update, old modems are getting network drops. So you need to update your baseband. Try MJ5.
Btw I'm locked to Globe as well.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
Repulsa said:
You need to update the modem in order to fix the dropping issue. and The latest modem for your country is MKE mate. Have a nice day
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Will gonna try. ty
chickentuna said:
I am using the MJ5 modem on most of the 4.3 and kitkat roms and I am not having any network drops.
Since the 4.3 update, old modems are getting network drops. So you need to update your baseband. Try MJ5.
Btw I'm locked to Globe as well.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Thanks! I'm still on the likes of staying to TouchWiz based roms for the s4 feel.
Gonna look for the s4 modems.
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EDIT: Btw, is it ok just to flash the modem right now? No need to reinstall the roms, etc.?
nieohl said:
Will gonna try. ty
Thanks! I'm still on the likes of staying to TouchWiz based roms for the s4 feel.
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Flash this via odin and this should fix your dropping issue and make sure to choose the right one. or go here and choose the modem you want http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
f you are having the old bootloader XXUB flash http://www.mediafire.com/download/48r0rgqv25s8968/GSM_Modem_XXUEMFK_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.rar file with odin by selecting phone.
If you are having the new bootloader XXUD flash http://www.mediafire.com/download/zriv6i5c01lqns6/GSM_Modem_XXUEMFK_and_LTE_Modem_XXUMFK.rar file with odin by selecting phone.
Repulsa said:
Flash this via odin and this should fix your dropping issue and make sure to choose the right one. or go here and choose the modem you want http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
f you are having the old bootloader XXUB flash http://www.mediafire.com/download/48r0rgqv25s8968/GSM_Modem_XXUEMFK_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.rar file with odin by selecting phone.
If you are having the new bootloader XXUD flash http://www.mediafire.com/download/zriv6i5c01lqns6/GSM_Modem_XXUEMFK_and_LTE_Modem_XXUMFK.rar file with odin by selecting phone.
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Yep just download the MKE and MJ5 earlier on that thread.
So, just flash it then? No need to reinstall everything?
nieohl said:
Yep just download the MKE and MJ5 earlier on that thread.
So, just flash it then? No need to reinstall everything?
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just flash it via odin , and make sure to turn off your phone manually before reaching download mode.

"No service" - can't connect to any mobile site

Hey guys,
I've got some serious problem with my Galaxy S4 (i9505). It worked nice for more than 3 months but from yesterday I can't connect to any mobile site (Vodafone, T-mobile, O2). I've tried a lot of SIM cards and they didnt work (and they all work on Nexus S). It only asks me for my PIN and then it does nothing.
I have wiped my ROM, tried other ROMs, flashed original stock ROM via Odin, flashed another baseband but it didn't help.
I'm really unhappy because I love this phone.
Do you have any ideas what to do?
Thanks!
x3meee said:
Hey guys,
I've got some serious problem with my Galaxy S4 (i9505). It worked nice for more than 3 months but from yesterday I can't connect to any mobile site (Vodafone, T-mobile, O2). I've tried a lot of SIM cards and they didnt work (and they all work on Nexus S). It only asks me for my PIN and then it does nothing.
I have wiped my ROM, tried other ROMs, flashed original stock ROM via Odin, flashed another baseband but it didn't help.
I'm really unhappy because I love this phone.
Do you have any ideas what to do?
Thanks!
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1. Dial *#1234# and paste what appears
2. Conect it to Kies 3 and make a screenshot pls :highfive:
Clean the SIM card slot?
来自我的 GT-I9505 上的 Tapatalk
Joku1981 said:
1. Dial *#1234# and paste what appears
2. Conect it to Kies 3 and make a screenshot pls :highfive:
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Both screens are in attachments
qtwrk said:
Clean the SIM card slot?
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Yes, I have tried to clean slot with paper for 3 times. :/
x3meee said:
Both screens are in attachments
Yes, I have tried to clean slot with paper for 3 times. :/
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- The CP have to be I9505XXUFNB8 too for work OK.
- Flash again the firmware DBT (germany) android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNB8 and I think all will be solved :highfive:
- Dial again *#1234# for confirm it
AP: I9505XXUFNB8
CP: I9505XXUFNB8
CSC: I9505OXAFNB8
Joku1981 said:
- The CP have to be I9505XXUFNB8 too for work OK.
- Flash again the firmware DBT (germany) android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNB8 and I think all will be solved :highfive:
- Dial again *#1234# for confirm it
AP: I9505XXUFNB8
CP: I9505XXUFNB8
CSC: I9505OXAFNB8
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Thanks, I have flashed FW from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2659884 but nothing changed.
Any other ideas please?
x3meee said:
Thanks, I have flashed FW from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2659884 but nothing changed.
Any other ideas please?
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Hey,
I have the exact same problem as you. My problem came after I flashed to 4.4.2. Now I cannot connect to any network.
I try flashing all different modems and none of them work.
I cannot even use the *#1234# function as it says "Mobile network not available"
Let me know if you get your situation sorted out.
Good luck!
x3meee said:
Thanks, I have flashed FW from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2659884 but nothing changed.
Any other ideas please?
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Factory reset ur phone and all will be ok :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Factory reset ur phone and all will be ok :highfive:
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Sadly it still doesn't work...
duksin, I have read your theme. I was using SHOstock (4.4) for over a month and have no problems... something strange probably happened yesterday. I hope my phone antenna is not broken. Id you have this problem after upgrade, maybe flashing older firmware fix your problem.
x3meee said:
Sadly it still doesn't work...
duksin, I have read your theme. I was using SHOstock (4.4) for over a month and have no problems... something strange probably happened yesterday. I hope my phone antenna is not broken. Id you have this problem after upgrade, maybe flashing older firmware fix your problem.
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Try to set your apn mate and try to change the network mode as well in Phone setting> More network >Mobile.
Repulsa said:
Try to set your apn mate and try to change the network mode as well in Phone setting> More network >Mobile.
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Tried all 4 modes. APN is set by my mobile operator.
In the city I have very bad signal (only about 30% of time I can make calls or send SMS) but outside the city I don't have any signal all time.
Did u ever solve this problem
No, it was sadly HW fault.

So my modem is funked!

Hi guys, so I deccided to update my Kitkat to the new Lollipop. Biggest msitake this week. Its been 4 days that I've been tryign to fix this with no luck.
So I lost my LTE connection and I cannot get it back. I flashed so many modems and bootloaders with no luck. Some will give me 3g but never LTE even though the modem says LTE on it. Random reboots. Can someone please help!?
gspotr said:
Hi guys, so I deccided to update my Kitkat to the new Lollipop. Biggest msitake this week. Its been 4 days that I've been tryign to fix this with no luck.
So I lost my LTE connection and I cannot get it back. I flashed so many modems and bootloaders with no luck. Some will give me 3g but never LTE even though the modem says LTE on it. Random reboots. Can someone please help!?
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Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears.
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears.
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It says "Connection problem or invalid MMI code"
Mind you I tried different basebands and bootloader via Odin.
gspotr said:
It says "Connection problem or invalid MMI code"
Mind you I tried different basebands and bootloader via Odin.
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Reflash stock Lollipop.
Joku1981 said:
Reflash stock Lollipop.
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Can you please elaborate a bit? What happened? I flashed a custom ROM why did it do that?
And where do I find a stock Lollipop ROM?
gspotr said:
Can you please elaborate a bit? What happened? I flashed a custom ROM why did it do that?
And where do I find a stock Lollipop ROM?
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1. This seems problem of the custom ROM. You can ask in the correct thread of the custom rom or simply flash stock lollipop (step 2).
2. HERE.
Joku1981 said:
1. This seems problem of the custom ROM. You can ask in the correct thread of the custom rom or simply flash stock lollipop (step 2).
2. HERE.
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There is no Lollipop for mine. There is only 4.4.2? What do I do here?
And isn't there a way for correcting this without reflashing stock ROM?
gspotr said:
There is no Lollipop for mine. There is only 4.4.2? What do I do here?
And isn't there a way for correcting this without reflashing stock ROM?
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Are you in Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or your device is unlocked?
Joku1981 said:
Are you in Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or your device is unlocked?
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Optus. And its unlocked (bought outright nor from Optus.
gspotr said:
Optus. And its unlocked (bought outright nor from Optus.
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You can flash UK Lollipop firmware if is unlocked. They use the same Bands for 4G:
- Australia -> 4G LTE Optus 1800/2300Mhz.
- UK -> 4G LTE 800/1800Mhz/2600Mhz/3500/3600Mhz.
Joku1981 said:
You can flash UK Lollipop firmware if is unlocked. They use the same Bands for 4G:
- Australia -> 4G LTE Optus 1800/2300Mhz.
- UK -> 4G LTE 800/1800Mhz/2600Mhz/3500/3600Mhz.
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Once I download and flash this.. can I reflash the custom one on top? Do i need to reroot? Sorry for them nooby questions..
gspotr said:
Once I download and flash this.. can I reflash the custom one on top? Do i need to reroot? Sorry for them nooby questions..
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I flashed the stock ROM.. lost my root. How do I root the phone on 5.0.1 stock?
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gspotr said:
Hi guys, so I deccided to update my Kitkat to the new Lollipop. Biggest msitake this week. Its been 4 days that I've been tryign to fix this with no luck.
So I lost my LTE connection and I cannot get it back. I flashed so many modems and bootloaders with no luck. Some will give me 3g but never LTE even though the modem says LTE on it. Random reboots. Can someone please help!?
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I never flashed my radio when i changed my rom, how did you flash? and whats your model number? chances are you flashed a radio not native to your region

i lost my network please help

hi
first i live in algeria an i have galaxy sph-720t they did work perfectly
with my cariar in algeria
untel i lose my lte
itried to change csc with samsung phone info
my phone reboot and told me invalid sim card i tried to flash it with stock frimware but same issus
invalid sim card please help
Have you tried getting another SIM card?
GDReaper said:
Have you tried getting another SIM card?
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yes
Then maybe the SIM slot is broken.
GDReaper said:
Then maybe the SIM slot is broken.
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no because it was work perfectly i change csc with root
my phone reboot then
nim invalid
Try to flash latest bootloader and GSM and WIFI.
It is called baseband
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ticnico said:
no because it was work perfectly i change csc with root
my phone reboot then
nim invalid
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Did you change CSC back to the original one?
GDReaper said:
Did you change CSC back to the original one?
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yes i did
and i reflash it with stock rom again and same problem
Your first mistake was in getting (apparently) a Frankenphone. Your second mistake was in trying to change the CSC. The Sprint device only has one CSC, unlike the I9500 and I9505, which have several.
From your description, attempting to change the CSC may have restored the device's "golden backup" (i.e. the original radio settings), and in doing so also reset the SIM lock. To blow away the SIM lock, downgrade to Android 4.2.2 and run RegionLock Away. Then start doing some research into converting the device from Sprint to GSM. And next time, hopefully you'll steer far away from Frankenphones.

Wifi greyed-out after lollipop update on SM-9005

Hi guys
I have run into little problem that I'm hoping learned members here can help me with.
I have a Note 3 SM-9005 that was running Kitkat 4.4.2 and I got it updated to 5.0 from a mobile repair guy. Everything looked smooth until I got home and noticed that now the WiFi does not work anymore. It always stays greyed out and never turns on.
I have tried turning on download booster, smartswitch, nothing helps. I have wiped cache, wipe data / factory reset but that's of no help.
Can you please help me get my WiFi working again.
Many thanks.
Cheers
Boot into download to confirm that the model # is sm-n9005. Is the phone running the latest bootloader and modem?
gr8leo87 said:
Hi guys
I have run into little problem that I'm hoping learned members here can help me with.
I have a Note 3 SM-9005 that was running Kitkat 4.4.2 and I got it updated to 5.0 from a mobile repair guy. Everything looked smooth until I got home and noticed that now the WiFi does not work anymore. It always stays greyed out and never turns on.
I have tried turning on download booster, smartswitch, nothing helps. I have wiped cache, wipe data / factory reset but that's of no help.
Can you please help me get my WiFi working again.
Many thanks.
Cheers
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If you know how to reflash a firmware via Odin it's the way on it.
Yumiko87 said:
If you know how to reflash a firmware via Odin it's the way on it.
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Should a reinstall be enough? Can you guide me which file should I flash in case the phone was flashed with a wrong firmware previously?
Wondering if following screenshots are of any help figuring out what's up with the firmware update mishap?
Screenshot showing latest firmware available from Phone Info app.
Try look at this at Sam mobile:
N9005DXUGBOK3
It's the usual update firmware of lollipop.
Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk
audit13 said:
Boot into download to confirm that the model # is sm-n9005. Is the phone running the latest bootloader and modem?
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I can confirm the model is indeed SM9005 however I'm unsure about the other two things. Can you please point me to where I should be looking for that information?
Thanks
Yumiko87 said:
Try look at this at Sam mobile:
N9005DXUGBOK3
It's the usual update firmware of lollipop.
Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk
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That's the UK version isn't it? Should I just grab that file and use Odin to flash right?
Would it be compatible with my phone which has a UAE version installed currently?
Ok just checked. It looks to be the Phillipines/Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand version. With some of them branded. Not sure which one I should be picking up?
The stock ROM may be slightly different for each country but you can try the latest Singapore version.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
Yumiko87 said:
Try look at this at Sam mobile:
N9005DXUGBOK3
It's the usual update firmware of lollipop.
Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk
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audit13 said:
The stock ROM may be slightly different for each country but you can try the latest Singapore version.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
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Thanks
Will it trip Knox? As I would be putting a SIN firmware on a XSI (UAE) handset?
Flashing a stock rom will not trip Knox.
Personally, unless there is warranty left on the phone, I wouldn't worry about tripping the Knox counter.
audit13 said:
Flashing a stock rom will not trip Knox.
Personally, unless there is warranty left on the phone, I wouldn't worry about tripping the Knox counter.
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Thanks for your reply.
I have also just noticed that the WiFi hotspot (tethering) doesn't work either.
I downloaded the latest XSI (UAE) firmware and installed it using Odin. But the problem still persists.
Should I try downloading and installing a Singapore firmware?
Is there a possibility that this phone is actually a carrier branded phone and was later debranded and that's why it's having this problem?
Please help life is difficult without Wifi
Does Bluetooth work? It's possible that the phone has a defective wifi chip. I have two galaxy s4 phones that have dead wifi chips but everything else works.
You can try flashinga another country's firmware but not sure if that will help.
Do you have a backup of the efs folder?
audit13 said:
Does Bluetooth work? It's possible that the phone has a defective wifi chip. I have two galaxy s4 phones that have dead wifi chips but everything else works.
You can try flashinga another country's firmware but not sure if that will help.
Do you have a backup of the efs folder?
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Yes the bluetooth works.
The phone's WiFi was working fine before being updated to Lollipop.
No I got it updated from a phone repair guy before I got my hands dirty and put the new firmware my self. So no efs folder backup, unfortunately.
Hmm without knowing what the repair person did to the phone or how the update was performed, it's possible something went wrong during the flash process. Does the phone show the correct imei and MAC address?
audit13 said:
Hmm without knowing what the repair person did to the phone or how the update was performed, it's possible something went wrong during the flash process. Does the phone show the correct imei and MAC address?
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He did it in front of me and from memory I can tell that he took a firmware file and used a software (probably Odin) to flash it in download mode.
The phone does show the correct IMEI as written under the battery spot and in device info does show a WiFi mac addresd however I'm unsure how to verify if that may be the correct one.
I have browsed Google and found few other people's posts on different forums who have this exact same problem. Someone suggested that I should reflash the firmware with bootloader checked using Odin.
Do you think it may be of help?
I have just discovered that the serial number on the back of the phone under battery is different from what is reported by the device.
Does this give any hint to what may be the issue?

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