[Q] Sim unlock site recommendations? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Folks
I have an S4 on EE (UK). Completely stock - not rooted either. Latest ORA updates. I got it in Feb 2014 I need to use it for a couple of months with a Vodafone SIM.
Are any of the SIM unlock web sites reliable and do they work? Can anyone recommend one for me please
Many thanks

froodle said:
Folks
I have an S4 on EE (UK). Completely stock - not rooted either. Latest ORA updates. I got it in Feb 2014 I need to use it for a couple of months with a Vodafone SIM.
Are any of the SIM unlock web sites reliable and do they work? Can anyone recommend one for me please
Many thanks
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ORA =OTA. Sorry

Did you try the service menu method?
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frapeti said:
Did you try the service menu method?
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Yes. But it doesn't get past step 4. I don't get a menu with UMTS on it - or any menu in fact

froodle said:
Yes. But it doesn't get past step 4. I don't get a menu with UMTS on it - or any menu in fact
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Question on the service method unlock. Should the S4 have the original EE sim in it, no sim or the new SIM in it when I try that method?

froodle said:
Folks
I have an S4 on EE (UK). Completely stock - not rooted either. Latest OTA updates. I got it in Feb 2014 I need to use it for a couple of months with a Vodafone SIM.
Are any of the SIM unlock web sites reliable and do they work? Can anyone recommend one for me please
Many thanks
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You can try this ONE. It worked perfectly for me :highfive:

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Cant use dialer on calls aokp

I have installed at least 2 different roms and still can't fix the dialer bug. The numbers are not recognized by any operator on calls, it just doesn't don't anything.
Does anyone know any solution or at least know how to come back to stock? Razr M unlocked bootloader
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prosttyle said:
I have installed at least 2 different roms and still can't fix the dialer bug. The numbers are not recognized by any operator on calls, it just doesn't don't anything.
Does anyone know any solution or at least know how to come back to stock? Razr M unlocked bootloader
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See below. Or use custom recovery to "go back".
aviwdoowks said:
See below. Or use custom recovery to "go back".
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Thanks, maybe a last question, If i flash my phone Using RSD lite will it Sim lock for Verizon Only? Mine is a Sim unlocked (Verizon Native) version, i use the phone in SouthAmerica.
Sorry if it is a dumb question, but better be sure
prosttyle said:
Thanks, maybe a last question, If i flash my phone Using RSD lite will it Sim lock for Verizon Only? Mine is a Sim unlocked (Verizon Native) version, i use the phone in SouthAmerica.
Sorry if it is a dumb question, but better be sure
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Not dumb! I get another about phone screen shot or info please? What xml did you flash? I am collecting those too.
So Am M sw!
I do not think I can advise at the moment.
aviwdoowks said:
Not dumb! I get another about phone screen shot or info please? What xml did you flash? I am collecting those too.
So Am M sw!
I do not think I can advise at the moment.
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There is the about phone screenshot ,i havent flashed XML yet, im using slimrom.
I will flash the Full v6 version from your signature soon i was using the oficial vzw firmware before so i dont think there will be a problem
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prosttyle said:
There is the about phone screenshot ,i havent flashed XML yet, im using slimrom.
I will flash the Full v6 version from your signature soon i was using the oficial vzw firmware before so i dont think there will be a problem
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Any rsd xml will trash nv items in system. Is sim UL on the card or on the phone also?
aviwdoowks said:
Any rsd xml will trash nv items in system. Is sim UL on the card or on the phone also?
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how can i check that? it came i with SIM UL and Verizon official firmware, then i UL'ed the BL and installed severals rom without losing SIM unlock, so i think it is ok
Do you have a contract with Verizon or do you use your phone outside US?
prosttyle said:
how can i check that? it came i with SIM UL and Verizon official firmware, then i UL'ed the BL and installed severals rom without losing SIM unlock, so i think it is ok
Do you have a contract with Verizon or do you use your phone outside US?
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I am vzw contract.
Ask this op http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166542
What are the bands used for GSM by your carrier?
The phone is factory SIM unlocked, meaning that it will accept any SIM, but if the bands for your carrier are the same as US GSM, you need to use the method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166542 to open up those bands...
Also, if you haven't already, you'll want to edit your build.prop for GSM use. I'm probably gonna write up a guide on how to do it here eventually so I have an easy link to point to.
Also, FWIW, you won't really get an improvement on stock if you're having connection problems. If anything, stock will lock you down more because Verizon is annoying...
sloosecannon said:
What are the bands used for GSM by your carrier?
The phone is factory SIM unlocked, meaning that it will accept any SIM, but if the bands for your carrier are the same as US GSM, you need to use the method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166542 to open up those bands...
Also, if you haven't already, you'll want to edit your build.prop for GSM use. I'm probably gonna write up a guide on how to do it here eventually so I have an easy link to point to.
Also, FWIW, you won't really get an improvement on stock if you're having connection problems. If anything, stock will lock you down more because Verizon is annoying...
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The GSM band used by my Carrier (Virgin Mobile Chile) is GSM 1900, also i've never edited build.prop since the last time i did for illusion ROM and it didnt work, giving me a softbrick.
The problem i'm having right now is the DialPad, it wont work at all in calls, in any Custom ROM i've installed so far... i dont know what am i doing wrong? since i dont see that bug very often over here
prosttyle said:
The GSM band used by my Carrier (Virgin Mobile Chile) is GSM 1900, also i've never edited build.prop since the last time i did for illusion ROM and it didnt work, giving me a softbrick.
The problem i'm having right now is the DialPad, it wont work at all in calls, in any Custom ROM i've installed so far... i dont know what am i doing wrong? since i dont see that bug very often over here
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wait... what do you mean by dialpad?
Do you mean the dialpad that you can access in-call? Like to "press 1 to continue"?
There should be a button on the bottom-right to access that... just tap it and it will appear
sloosecannon said:
wait... what do you mean by dialpad?
Do you mean the dialpad that you can access in-call? Like to "press 1 to continue"?
There should be a button on the bottom-right to access that... just tap it and it will appear
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haha yeah i know that, the thing is i can tap them all and nothing will happen, for example: press 1 to access your account ... then i press 1, and nothing... i can actually spam numbers and nothing, its like pressing nothing at all even when i cant literally have my screen full of numbers actually dialed.
I hope u can understand my explanation
aviwdoowks said:
I am vzw contract.
Ask this op http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166542
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I flashed with RSDLite the XML Today Full version 6, and i got stuck on boot animation. What can i do now?
prosttyle said:
I flashed with RSDLite the XML Today Full version 6, and i got stuck on boot animation. What can i do now?
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Did you wipe data before?
If so use keys to get to bootloader & select recovery.
Follow guide. You should be a happy face in the guide.
aviwdoowks said:
Did you wipe data before?
If so use keys to get to bootloader & select recovery.
Follow guide. You should be a happy face in the guide.
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Omg, i didnt wipe data before, thought i didnt have to be cause of RSDLite, derp, my bad... i will come back with more news soon
EDIT: It worked, but the debloated ROm that you recommend on your post is not, fail when flashing
Just to end this thread, everything worked out just fine. Dial pad is working perfectly, I finally installed debloated stock rom with 0 issues, just enjoying now.
Also 0 signal problem.
Thanks for the help guys
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prosttyle said:
Just to end this thread, everything worked out just fine. Dial pad is working perfectly, I finally installed debloated stock rom with 0 issues, just enjoying now.
Also 0 signal problem.
Thanks for the help guys
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No problem, congratulations!
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America Movil (Latin America) Moto X can be safely flashed to TMO Firmware

If you have purchased an unlocked MOTO X from Ebay or elsewhere chances are it is from Latin America and is running a really old firmware, something like AmericanMovil.EN or similiar. If you want to be more up to date and have the best radios possible (for TMO anyway) you can download the SBF files from here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php and flash in RSD lite after unlocking the bootloader through MOTOs bootloader unlock. I saw several threads discussing the possibility but no one who had actually done it. So happy flashing and enjoy your up to date firmware..
I only Tested T-Mobile but am pretty sure that AT&T would work as well, I am just a T-MO customer.
bradgog said:
If you have purchased an unlocked MOTO X from Ebay or elsewhere chances are it is from Latin America and is running a really old firmware, something like AmericanMovil.EN or similiar. If you want to be more up to date and have the best radios possible (for TMO anyway) you can download the SBF files from here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php and flash in RSD lite after unlocking the bootloader through MOTOs bootloader unlock. I saw several threads discussing the possibility but no one who had actually done it. So happy flashing and enjoy your up to date firmware..
I only Tested T-Mobile but am pretty sure that AT&T would work as well, I am just a T-MO customer.
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Can i flash only system and boot partition to preserve my radio?
Sorry my english
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Cheerpipe said:
Can i flash only system and boot partition to preserve my radio?
Sorry my english
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+1
i need the 2600hz band to use LTE
waiflih said:
+1
i need the 2600hz band to use LTE
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Did u try?
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Not until i'm sure i'm not gonna lose lte
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Cheerpipe said:
Can i flash only system and boot partition to preserve my radio?
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477180
It will preserve you radio for sure.
Cheerpipe said:
Did u try?
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I just flashed the ATT version, and OTA prompted after one reboot. I just had to search the apn settings for my carrier. LTE seem's to be working (4G icon appeared)
So the radio flashes and correct frequencies activate?
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waiflih said:
I just flashed the ATT version, and OTA prompted after one reboot. I just had to search the apn settings for my carrier. LTE seem's to be working (4G icon appeared)
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How you flash the att version on xt1058 Latin America? what sbf you use?
juantechnologypr said:
How you flash the att version on xt1058 Latin America? what sbf you use?
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I used ATT_XT1058_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-X-17-51_CFC_1FF.xml.zip (unlocked bootloader)
waiflih said:
I used ATT_XT1058_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-X-17-51_CFC_1FF.xml.zip (unlocked bootloader)
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with rsd lite?
juantechnologypr said:
with rsd lite?
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yeah!
In the flashing process the "sdcard" is erased, so save a backup in your computer before. And save your APNs
Apologies for the dumb question, but I just wanted to be sure I have the rough sequence of flashing correct here for an America Movil XT1058 (i.e. AT&T). Assuming I want to cut over to AT&T firmware from America Movil, is this roughly what I need to do? Am I missing steps?
1. Root the Moto X using Pwnmymoto (Mexico .apk from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444957)
2. Install Clockworkmod on the rooted Moto X
3. Download the AT&T XT1058 image (from here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php)
4. Use Clockworkdmod to flash the Moto X with the image from #3?
Is that right? If so, I'll just need to work out the actual specifics of flashing w/ CWM and so on, but I'm sure there are tutorials for that.
sogrady said:
Apologies for the dumb question, but I just wanted to be sure I have the rough sequence of flashing correct here for an America Movil XT1058 (i.e. AT&T). Assuming I want to cut over to AT&T firmware from America Movil, is this roughly what I need to do? Am I missing steps?
1. Root the Moto X using Pwnmymoto (Mexico .apk from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444957)
2. Install Clockworkmod on the rooted Moto X
3. Download the AT&T XT1058 image (from here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php)
4. Use Clockworkdmod to flash the Moto X with the image from #3?
Is that right? If so, I'll just need to work out the actual specifics of flashing w/ CWM and so on, but I'm sure there are tutorials for that.
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Pretty sure all you need to do is use rsdlite not pwnmymoto or clockwork mod
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You have to unlock the bootloader first
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juantechnologypr said:
You have to unlock the bootloader first then flash with rsdlite the att us .sbf ( Remember edit first the xml, you have to remove the getvar line on the xml)
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Last night I switched to 139.12.57.ghost_row.Retail.en.US (there's a flashable zip in the dev forum) and it doesn't have the bloatware ATT has. In fact, the APN settings where downloaded automatically and i got LTE. Seems like the phone can use any rom without problem
For any of you that have successfully flashed it with the AT&T, Ghost or other ROMs, would you mind doing a quick high level how to? i.e. here are the individual steps I used? I don't mean how to complete each step - that can be looked up - but when I see things like "Remember edit first the xml, you have to remove the getvar line on the xml" I get nervous, because I would not have known to do that.
What interests me most is your thoughts on the following themes:
1. It it possible to flash Rogers in the same way you flashed AT&T or TMO?
2. Is it possible to flash TMO sys with AT&T baseband or vice versa?
3. What about SIM unlock state, when you flash another cellular op, does it get locked?
waiflih said:
Last night I switched to 139.12.57.ghost_row.Retail.en.US (there's a flashable zip in the dev forum) and it doesn't have the bloatware ATT has. In fact, the APN settings where downloaded automatically and i got LTE. Seems like the phone can use any rom without problem
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Do I need to unroot before flashing this zip? Is it working fine on your AmericanMovil XT1058?
I didn't unroot, and i have unlocked bl
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What site offers the cheapest unlocking service?

Anyone?
just flash a firmware with odin yourself for free
It's easy to do, don't pay for that service.... Do it yourself = Free
I had no idea it can work that way? I have a G900T. You are saying if I grab the stock firmware that I already have on my phone and flash it, the locked feature is gone?
prot- said:
just flash a firmware with odin yourself for free
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s13silviaguy said:
It's easy to do, don't pay for that service.... Do it yourself = Free
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Or is there a better firmware to put on it?
bump
1. go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
2. grab the stock firmware compatible with your phone
3. flash with odin
:good:
Im not sure what other roms will work on the G900T but me for instance has a G900I but i use a G900F as it works the same.
prot- said:
1. go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
2. grab the stock firmware compatible with your phone
3. flash with odin
:good:
Im not sure what other roms will work on the G900T but me for instance has a G900I but i use a G900F as it works the same.
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That's awesome. Thanks!
s13silviaguy said:
It's easy to do, don't pay for that service.... Do it yourself = Free
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I tried this just now, loaded G900TUVU1ANCH_G900TTMB1ANCH_G900TUVU1ANCH_HOME.tar through ODIN and it still asks for the SIM unlock when I put my SIM in. Any ideas?
eezeekial said:
I tried this just now, loaded G900TUVU1ANCH_G900TTMB1ANCH_G900TUVU1ANCH_HOME.tar through ODIN and it still asks for the SIM unlock when I put my SIM in. Any ideas?
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Did you finance your device?
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xda23 said:
Did you finance your device?
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No I bought it from someone off Craigslist. Wanted to start playing with it since there hasnt been much progress on the AT&T version.
eezeekial said:
No I bought it from someone off Craigslist. Wanted to start playing with it since there hasnt been much progress on the AT&T version.
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You're screwed for now, ATT is locked down until they crack it. Same with Verizon.
bloodrain954 said:
You're screwed for now, ATT is locked down until they crack it. Same with Verizon.
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Screwed in which way? I could still purchase an unlock code for it and use it on ATT. I would like to avoid that if there is another way though.
If your phone is network locked, then flashing a new ROM will not unlock it, as it is the IMEI that is network locked, not the firmware on the phone.
I got my phone from Vodafone UK and unlocked it the next day using a code from www.unlockunit.com. Cost about $25. I did not have to root / flash the phone, as I simply put in a SIM card from a network other than the one my phone is locked to and the phone asked me for an unlock code.
I have no idea if ATT firmware will stop working once you unlock your phone. but I can confirm that the Vodafone UK firmware on my phone is still working fine.
Hope this helps. If so, please hit thanks button
Has anyone found a cheaper price or way to unlock the tmobile Gs5?every place that I have found wants $30.00 plus dollars.any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I've used this site before:
http://www.cellunlocker.net
I don't know if it'll work on all carriers in North America, but you can plug in your details on the site to check before you buy a code.
Took about 4 hours to get my code.
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Tybalt said:
I've used this site before:
http://www.cellunlocker.net
I don't know if it'll work on all carriers in North America, but you can plug in your details on the site to check before you buy a code.
Took about 4 hours to get my code.
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I used this site as well, cost me $15 and took about 5 hours to receive the code.
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help I need to convert to free version

Hello I have the Smart p I want to get Movistar Peru firmware xq hate when the mobiles comes with their app trash and I want to put a clean firmware someone knows how to do it xfa and help me/CENTER]​
PM me, i'll let you know how to debrand
Hello pleade help
Hi, you know how to convert to Latin, it does not matter if it's a double chip, but I want to remove that ridiculous logo from the operator.
siredux said:
PM me, i'll let you know how to debrand
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posedys said:
Hi, you know how to convert to Latin, it does not matter if it's a double chip, but I want to remove that ridiculous logo from the operator.
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Yes, I did it yesterday but it requires an unlocked bootloader, have you unlocked yours?
siredux said:
Yes, I did it yesterday but it requires an unlocked bootloader, have you unlocked yours?
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nothing has been unlocked because the unlock code does not detect it
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posedys said:
nothing has been unlocked because the unlock code does not detect it
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Got it, so you're on the same boat as I was. PM me i'll instruct you
siredux said:
Got it, so you're on the same boat as I was. PM me i'll instruct you
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now I am in my daughter's school last day of school delivery of year notes I leave my WhatsApp so later we continue +51922127748
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posedys said:
now I am in my daughter's school last day of school delivery of year notes I leave my WhatsApp so later we continue +51922127748
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Hello
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siredux said:
Got it, so you're on the same boat as I was. PM me i'll instruct you
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Hello, I also have a FIG-LX1 that I want to unlock, but Huawei doesn't give the unlock code anymore... How did you unlock your phone? Did you use DC Unlocker? Thanks
lfom said:
Hello, I also have a FIG-LX1 that I want to unlock, but Huawei doesn't give the unlock code anymore... How did you unlock your phone? Did you use DC Unlocker? Thanks
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I did use it. First you must downgrade to a lower Android security patch so your device can be recognized with DC unlocker
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S10+ CSC network lock

Hey guys ! Recently I bought an S10 Plus and from what I've heard from the seller it was locked on EE UK and it was unlocked. BTW it is a 975F S10 Plus.
Currently on my phone is a CSC from UK (EVT) if I remember correctly.
My question: If I change the CSC to another one , for example the Poland ROM, it will be locked again on EE UK?
I'm asking this cause if I wanna update I get the error:
"Your current software version isn't supported . Please visit a repair center"
Kekekri said:
Hey guys ! Recently I bought an S10 Plus and from what I've heard from the seller it was locked on EE UK and it was unlocked. BTW it is a 975F S10 Plus.
Currently on my phone is a CSC from UK (EVT) if I remember correctly.
My question: If I change the CSC to another one , for example the Poland ROM, it will be locked again on EE UK?
I'm asking this cause if I wanna update I get the error:
"Your current software version isn't supported . Please visit a repair center"
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I read somewhere that unlocking the sim lock via the usb method can cause the error message when one wants to ota update. Have you tried updating via pc and Smartswitch?
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Limeybastard said:
I read somewhere that unlocking the sim lock via the usb method can cause the error message when one wants to ota update. Have you tried updating via pc and Smartswitch?
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Sadly ive tried and it still gives me an error.
Kekekri said:
Sadly ive tried and it still gives me an error.
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How about using Friya?
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Limeybastard said:
How about using Friya?
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Hmm, didn't tried. I'll let you know if it's working with it.

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