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Problem unlocking vibrant

Hey I recently got a vibrant and have been trying tonged it unlocked. I sent the phone into samsung for a factory restore. When I got the phone back and tried to use the galaxy s unluckier and it would not give me a code. The application would return with "are you sure this is a galaxy s phone?". I rooted the phone and tried again with same result. I went on ebay and paid for an unlock code and it didn't work. I had the guy recheck the code and when he tried again the same code came back so it must be the correct code for my phone. I tried doing the i9000 hack that requires changing the data inside nv_data.bin to make the unlock code all0's. That didn't work either. Is there any reason the paid unlock code would not work if it was the correct code for my iemi? Is there anything I can do?

Laaf2005 said:
Hey I recently got a vibrant and have been trying tonged it unlocked. I sent the phone into samsung for a factory restore. When I got the phone back and tried to use the galaxy s unluckier and it would not give me a code. The application would return with "are you sure this is a galaxy s phone?". I rooted the phone and tried again with same result. I went on ebay and paid for an unlock code and it didn't work. I had the guy recheck the code and when he tried again the same code came back so it must be the correct code for my phone. I tried doing the i9000 hack that requires changing the data inside nv_data.bin to make the unlock code all0's. That didn't work either. Is there any reason the paid unlock code would not work if it was the correct code for my iemi? Is there anything I can do?
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Are you on Froyo?

No I have not updated to froyo.
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Omg, dude you have me freaking out over here. My Vibrant comes back from Samsung (where they restored it) on Monday! I don't even live in the US so I don't have many options. Please let me know if you get it figured out.
Edit: Wait a second, I think of heard about this problem before. If memory serves me, you have to flash it to another firmware (downgrade) for you to be able to unlock it. Can't recall which one though... run a search on here.
Here it is, try this post 107: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771158&page=11

I'm having errors also like yours, but you have already tried a code but i haven't cause i can't obtain my code. i'll just tell t mobile to give me the code.

vapotrini said:
Omg, dude you have me freaking out over here. My Vibrant comes back from Samsung (where they restored it) on Monday! I don't even live in the US so I don't have many options. Please let me know if you get it figured out.[/QUOTE
Sorry to worry you. I dont know what they did, but the codes are no longer stored in the nv_data.bin file and where the unlock code should be its all F's. From what I read that happens when you update to froyo, but I never did and I verified the phone was not on froyo. So I went ahead and paid for the unlock code and when I got it and tried it, it sadly did not work. I thought it was maybe the incorrect code so I had the guy check it again and he got the same code back. He is going to credit me back what I paid, but I am affraid to try from someone else and get the same code. I am hoping someone can shed some light on a possible fix, I have tried flashing to various 2.1 releases and trying the code but it didnt work.
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Laaf2005 said:
vapotrini said:
Omg, dude you have me freaking out over here. My Vibrant comes back from Samsung (where they restored it) on Monday! I don't even live in the US so I don't have many options. Please let me know if you get it figured out.[/QUOTE
Sorry to worry you. I dont know what they did, but the codes are no longer stored in the nv_data.bin file and where the unlock code should be its all F's. From what I read that happens when you update to froyo, but I never did and I verified the phone was not on froyo. So I went ahead and paid for the unlock code and when I got it and tried it, it sadly did not work. I thought it was maybe the incorrect code so I had the guy check it again and he got the same code back. He is going to credit me back what I paid, but I am affraid to try from someone else and get the same code. I am hoping someone can shed some light on a possible fix, I have tried flashing to various 2.1 releases and trying the code but it didnt work.
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Try the link that I posted above.
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Yes I tried that method already. In fact I spent an entire day trying to get it to work. Every time it says network lock unsuccessful and doesnt unlock my phone.
Is that method suppose to work because I could never get it to. I followed the directions perfectly with no errors so i dont know. maybe I am using the wrong firmware, but since its posted in the i9000 forum I am guessing most of them use firmware for that phone. I have tried the original firmware, the one that came after that, and the very newest one. I think there were a couple in between.
Could anyone send me a good nv_data.bin, maybe I can inject my code into it and get it to work.

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Yes I tried that method already. In fact I spent an entire day trying to get it to work. Every time it says network lock unsuccessful and doesnt unlock my phone.
Is that method suppose to work because I could never get it to. I followed the directions perfectly with no errors so i dont know. maybe I am using the wrong firmware, but since its posted in the i9000 forum I am guessing most of them use firmware for that phone. I have tried the original firmware, the one that came after that, and the very newest one. I think there were a couple in between.
Could anyone send me a good nv_data.bin, maybe I can inject my code into it and get it to work.
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Did you manage to get it working? I would have sent you the nv_data.bin but I haven't received my phone as yet.
Just so I understand, did you ever have this phone unlocked? I mean before you sent it to Samsung, was it unlocked?

No I didn't get it working and it has never been unlocked
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same thing for me except I never sent mine into Samsung, still on JI6 firmware and never flashed it with another rom...but the application says, no codes found
I recovered and there's a nv file there but after using 0xHex, I get FFFFFFFF and a bunch of numbers

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Yes I tried that method already. In fact I spent an entire day trying to get it to work. Every time it says network lock unsuccessful and doesnt unlock my phone.
Is that method suppose to work because I could never get it to. I followed the directions perfectly with no errors so i dont know. maybe I am using the wrong firmware, but since its posted in the i9000 forum I am guessing most of them use firmware for that phone. I have tried the original firmware, the one that came after that, and the very newest one. I think there were a couple in between.
Could anyone send me a good nv_data.bin, maybe I can inject my code into it and get it to work.
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i am having the same exact problems as u with my vibrant...i`ve tried everything the last 3 days and nothing...my nv_data.bin shows 0kb so if anyone could send me a good nv_data.bin also i would appreciate that....if it still doesnt work i will have to sell my phone because i have att thats why i am needing to unlock it

If you guys don't get anyone to send it, just send me a PM on Monday and i'll be glad to help.
I don't think I'm gonna have any problems as my phone was unlocked before. And I have the unlock code for it. In my haste, I misread and thought Laaf's phone was unlocked then came back from Samsung locked. Then he couldn't re-unlock it. My bad...

I had the same problem with my phone. I used this method:
Step 1
Punch this code into the dialer
*7465625*638*#
Step 2
Lock it to the MCC of the carrier you want to use.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Network_Code
Here's a list
I think you need to flash to stock use to use this dialer code, I'm on Froyo and I can't use that code.
Good Luck. PM me if you need more help.

I don't think a nv_data.bin from someone else will do you any good, I am sure it would be their code , but I may be wrong ...
The problem is, way back , before you ever flashed any new rom or update, many threads stated, make a backup copy of your nv_data.bin, and you can restore it whenever you need it ...
I have flashed many many many custom roms and always restoring my phones original nv_data.bin allowed me to generate codes(I have unlocked it but did it just for testing purposes), and no matter what rom I flashed after restoring it always generates my same code.
soooo that being said, if you do not have your nv_data.bin, there are some hex edits you can do to the one with the F's in it, or you call tmo for the unlock code.
There are many threads on the subject.

Laaf2005 said:
Hey I recently got a vibrant and have been trying tonged it unlocked. I sent the phone into samsung for a factory restore. When I got the phone back and tried to use the galaxy s unluckier and it would not give me a code. The application would return with "are you sure this is a galaxy s phone?". I rooted the phone and tried again with same result. I went on ebay and paid for an unlock code and it didn't work. I had the guy recheck the code and when he tried again the same code came back so it must be the correct code for my phone. I tried doing the i9000 hack that requires changing the data inside nv_data.bin to make the unlock code all0's. That didn't work either. Is there any reason the paid unlock code would not work if it was the correct code for my iemi? Is there anything I can do?
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Are you running JI6? Ive heard the sgs unlocker app will not work once youve updated. At least not so far.
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I bought my phone with no contract so I just requested my unlock code from TMO.
Is a non-TMO sim card required for the unlock?

I got it unlocked but now the imei is wrong. Gotta figure out how to fix it. No backup of nv_data.bin so may be out of luck.
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Laaf2005 said:
I got it unlocked but now the imei is wrong. Gotta figure out how to fix it. No backup of nv_data.bin so may be out of luck.
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Why do you need your IMEI if you're already unlocked?
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iynfynity said:
Why do you need your IMEI if you're already unlocked?
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Just because...
no real reason since it works now, but maybe in the future i might need my original imei on the phone.

Unlocking Tmo Vibrant

June 2011 RE-EDIT... Use the instructions here or here to unlock.
EDIT: SIM-Lock on JI6 has been solved for me with helroz's repair_nv_data.zip, read further along...
Page 11, Post 103 has a good copy of the instructions (but read the whole thread)
Also, heres a link to the corresponding thread in the Captivate forums
Can someone who has had Tmobile US for at least 40 days put a request in for an unlock code for my Vibrant? I only have ATT and no friends with Tmo. The Tmobile unlock team already refused my request. You would just need to call Customer Service, ask for the unlock team. I tried all the solutions in the forums - I have a messed up nv_data (bought it on craigslist). Shoot me a PM if your willing to help. Thanks in advance.

how many days since you have your vibrant?
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I bought it 2 days ago from a guy on craigslist

There is an apk you can get called sgs unlock and it will give you the unlock code

the sgs unlocker doesn't work if the vibrant's had the JI6 update flashed or any other custom ROMs in it.

I'm also trying to unlock my JI6 updated vibrant. I was a dumbass and didn't unlock it when it was on JFD.
I paid cellunlocker.net for a code, but apparently it takes up to 3 days to get the code.

Yup,it had ji6 when I got it, and tmo won't give me the code cause I'm not their customer
And abaybas, please let me know if the code you get works

In this case, would you be able to unlock it if you flash your phone with JFD stock ROM then flash it back to JI6?

Nope. I odin'd back to stock. Ive tried the fixes. I just need someone to contact tmo for me

Ill do it. Whats the imei on the phone? it can take up to 72hrs but most times when I call its less.

No need! Just got it unlocked with a file that helroz sent me
Repeat: You can unlock a JI6 flashed phone using a file that changes the SIM unlock code (I was running bionix fusion when i did it)
Someone please work with him to turn it into an app if thats possible... its just a couple bat files and a jar that edit the files i believe
Thanks so much french dude (helroz)

wow can't believe you can do that in JI6 update, cuz i know about one unlock method that erases your phone's IMEI number and unlocks it permanently but thats questionable to be.

he sent me a repair_nv_data.zip and it fixed my nv_data and maintained the imei thats listed under my battery

mhseraph said:
No need! Just got it unlocked with a file that helroz sent me
Repeat: You can unlock a JI6 flashed phone using a file that changes the SIM unlock code (I was running bionix fusion when i did it)
Someone please work with him to turn it into an app if thats possible... its just a couple bat files and a jar that edit the files i believe
Thanks so much french dude (helroz)
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Can you post that file and and the steps you took to recover here? I'm sure someone in the same situation will find it valuable.

nhatduongchi said:
Can you post that file and and the steps you took to recover here? I'm sure someone in the same situation will find it valuable.
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I am actually in the same situation. I cant get mine unlocked using the app because it doesnt give me an unlock code and just says 'are you sure this is a galaxy s phone?'. I also tried paying for a code and the code did not work, the guy who did it also retried a second time and the code was the same, so I dont know whats up with that. My IMEI is the same as whats on my original box. I tried hacking the nv_data.bin myself using the guide posted somewhere in the i9000 thread. If someone could send me that fix I would be very grateful.

Laaf2005 said:
I am actually in the same situation. I cant get mine unlocked using the app because it doesnt give me an unlock code and just says 'are you sure this is a galaxy s phone?'. I also tried paying for a code and the code did not work, the guy who did it also retried a second time and the code was the same, so I dont know whats up with that. My IMEI is the same as whats on my original box. I tried hacking the nv_data.bin myself using the guide posted somewhere in the i9000 thread. If someone could send me that fix I would be very grateful.
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why don't you try calling t-mobile and get your code?
the sgs unlocker won't work to me too. my only chance left is the code from t-mobile.

iynfynity said:
why don't you try calling t-mobile and get your code?
the sgs unlocker won't work to me too. my only chance left is the code from t-mobile.
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Dont have tmobile, thats why i want to unlock it to begin with. otherwise, i cant use the phone. i have at&t.

nhatduongchi said:
Can you post that file and and the steps you took to recover here? I'm sure someone in the same situation will find it valuable.
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+1, would be greatly beneficial

try lockpop.com

iynfynity said:
try lockpop.com
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I would rather try this method. I'm not paying again for a code that may not work. I already paid $20 to swiftunlocks and the code didn't work. I got this phone 2 weeks ago and I still haven't been abke to use it.
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[Q] S4 MF3 Sim unlock??

I've for a AT&T S4 I337 with the MF3 update. I have already managed to root it. Is there any way to unlock the sim?? I have searched. Tried to get to the service menu and it does't let me do anything. Can I flash another rom or do something so I can unlock it.

NOplaymaker said:
I've for a AT&T S4 I337 with the MF3 update. I have already managed to root it. Is there any way to unlock the sim?? I have searched. Tried to get to the service menu and it does't let me do anything. Can I flash another rom or do something so I can unlock it.
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Seeing how you are on the MF3 currently there is no way to flash another rom or custom recovery, your best bet would be go through att to get the unlock code.

But it won't even let me get into the service menu. I tried the codes and process they say online and it does nothing. Can someone explain why it won't budge and how and when it will be fixed?
ronnie498 said:
Seeing how you are on the MF3 currently there is no way to flash another rom or custom recovery, your best bet would be go through att to get the unlock code.
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The service menu unlock was disabled in MF3. You have to get an unlock code from your carrier or another service.
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DeadlySin9 said:
The service menu unlock was disabled in MF3. You have to get an unlock code from your carrier or another service.
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Theres not even a place to enter an unlock code. I cut my Straight talk sim with the proper tool and inserted it and it didn't even recognize it. Still says "no sim inserted." Going to try to buy a ATT straight talk sim from the Straight talk website next.

Unlock Code AT&T, they have no idea
DeadlySin9 said:
The service menu unlock was disabled in MF3. You have to get an unlock code from your carrier or another service.
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I ported my # over from AT&T today to Straight Talk. At first it didn't like the new sim card, but after my # was ported and a few reboots the message didn't come up anymore. I now have phone & data service running on it, even though I was still under contract for a previous device (S3). I called AT&T and after a lengthy call, they said I didn't need an unlock code if I was getting service OK from Straight Talk. My old APN info is still there for them along with the one I created for 'ST'. I have no way of deleting the old APN, and who knows where, or if I'll get updates from. My only other option was to get the Google Edition S4, but I payed full price for the one I got now. Hopefully the bootloader issue will get cracked before long and I can get this ATT crap off my phone for good.

Network lock
I want to share something, could get passed the first screens all the way down to the network lock menu, no sha off options.
Haven't seen any posts regarding this.
Pictures attached

NOplaymaker said:
I've for a AT&T S4 I337 with the MF3 update. I have already managed to root it. Is there any way to unlock the sim?? I have searched. Tried to get to the service menu and it does't let me do anything. Can I flash another rom or do something so I can unlock it.
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have you tried chainfires region lock away at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2470551
it worked for my s4 running MF3

tal27416 said:
have you tried chainfires region lock away at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2470551
it worked for my s4 running MF3
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i can confirm this works. I tried it on my s4 and my phone is now unlocked. thanks:victory:

tal27416 said:
have you tried chainfires region lock away at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2470551
it worked for my s4 running MF3
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Worked like a charm on my At&t Galaxy S4 on MF3 firmware just saved me $30 for an unlock code off Ebay Link is dead though heres the link i used...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551

final unlock ! done for me
there is a video on youtube called .. " Galaxy s4 MF3 unlock. "
i do have i337 ..
in the video it misses
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
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Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
Tested on: I337
finally, after doing 4 hours of hard research and almost brick my phone planning on using .pit for downgrade..

Does anyone know the default settings?
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malboro13 said:
there is a video on youtube called .. " Galaxy s4 MF3 unlock. "
i do have i337 ..
in the video it misses
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
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Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
Tested on: I337
finally, after doing 4 hours of hard research and almost brick my phone planning on using .pit for downgrade..
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Hey,
I did watch that video, but I am not sure how to get to that "Samsung Service Mode" Screen . Can you tell the steps please.
Thanks.

Ok, isnt that region lock thread just for Galaxy Note 3s? and on MF3, doesnt seem like the service menu will come up at all, so kinda curious too how people are making that work.

xuanphucn said:
i can confirm this works. I tried it on my s4 and my phone is now unlocked. thanks:victory:
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lylon said:
Worked like a charm on my At&t Galaxy S4 on MF3 firmware just saved me $30 for an unlock code off Ebay Link is dead though heres the link i used...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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Hey did you guys talking about region unlock or carrier unlock?
Can you please share steps you followed, it will be a great help.
Thanks.

It's been mentioned that region unlock has had a positive affect on the Sim unlock.
However Sim unlock and region unlock are totally different from one another.I used the free unlock method when I was MDL and only used the region unlock with MF3 .will I ever really know if the region unlock worked?probably never.
I am still Sim unlocked
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mild4u said:
Hey did you guys talking about region unlock or carrier unlock?
Can you please share steps you followed, it will be a great help.
Thanks.
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root ur phone and download the region unlock app on google play and done :fingers-crossed:

Again, the region lock claims for note 3... so if people say it works on S4.. why isnt it listed on the app? Would love some confirmation.

lylon said:
Worked like a charm on my At&t Galaxy S4 on MF3 firmware just saved me $30 for an unlock code off Ebay Link is dead though heres the link i used...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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:good::good::good: I tried this and working like a charm.. !!!! I tried Simple Mobile card...

Thanks xuanphucn....it work fine.
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root ur phone and download the region unlock app on google play and done :fingers-crossed:
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Mysticalses,
I was scared at first but thought to give it a try...
- Rooted the phone using a video on youtube: Root Your Samsung Galaxy S4 [ by OfficialSoftModder]
- RegionLockAway
Mysticales said:
Again, the region lock claims for note 3... so if people say it works on S4.. why isnt it listed on the app? Would love some confirmation.
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Ditto...checked with Simple Mobile card though not activated so wasn't able to test calls...but at least it didn't ask for a unlock code or anything and showed SimpleTalk voice mail notification....
mysocks said:
:good::good::good: I tried this and working like a charm.. !!!! I tried Simple Mobile card...
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galaxy s4 sgh I337 at&t unlock

Hey there, I have a samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337 locked to at&t.
I bought an unlocking code from an ebay user.
it doesn't unlock my phone, it writes: "unlock request unsuccesful". I tried to use the defreeze code and then again the network code, still nothing.
I was referred to a guide that suppose to show me the "service mode menu", by entering *#0011# . so service mode goes on when i put that number in the dial pad, but then I suppose to do 'menu key'->'back'->'menu key'->'key input'->'1', but after I do that nothing happens, the service mode menu with all the options doesn't pop up, it stays in the same page of the service mode. somewhere down on the ServiceMode page it writes "Service:Limited". what should I do?

Talk with an at&t rep or chat online and indicate that you will be traveling and want to use this phone there and they'll give u a unlock code..
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sameer1807 said:
Talk with an at&t rep or chat online and indicate that you will be traveling and want to use this phone there and they'll give u a unlock code..
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i'm pretty sure that I already have a code, and in some reason it still doesn't work.. I'll try it anyway. write now they're on holiday.
But still, does anyone here know about a way to make that cranky menu show up?

ncamaa said:
i'm pretty sure that I already have a code, and in some reason it still doesn't work.. I'll try it anyway. write now they're on holiday.
But still, does anyone here know about a way to make that cranky menu show up?
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Try *#197328640#

aLMosT!
khha4113 said:
Try *#197328640#
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it took me directly to the DEBUG SCREEN menu, but I have only 5 options instead of 6. the important option is missing. option number 6, "phone control". is there any direct way to get to that menu? or to make it show the option?

Someone... Help.. please
no Mega genius here that can solve my problem?

same boat here man, this is a new problem since not everyone has 4.3 yet. Att won't even give me the unlock code since they changed eligibility few months ago to "only off contract or fulfilled contract phones." I've read one person saying the eBay unlock code didnt work on 4.3 either. And the only success i've heard is another post here on XDA saying they unlocked 4.3 using the regionlockaway app, but they apparently Odin flashed 4.2.2, did the regionlockaway while the phone had no sound/wifi etc., then Odin flashed 4.3(locked again), then flashed 4.2.2 odin again, regionlockaway'ed, then odin'ed 4.3 again and the unlock stayed. That sounds ridiculous and is not an exact science.
So i'm done with At&t's phone slavery and switching to T-mobile on a nexus till the Xperia Z1 is out. I thought this was the future.

wtfmateim65 said:
same boat here man, this is a new problem since not everyone has 4.3 yet. Att won't even give me the unlock code since they changed eligibility few months ago to "only off contract or fulfilled contract phones." I've read one person saying the eBay unlock code didnt work on 4.3 either. And the only success i've heard is another post here on XDA saying they unlocked 4.3 using the regionlockaway app, but they apparently Odin flashed 4.2.2, did the regionlockaway while the phone had no sound/wifi etc., then Odin flashed 4.3(locked again), then flashed 4.2.2 odin again, regionlockaway'ed, then odin'ed 4.3 again and the unlock stayed. That sounds ridiculous and is not an exact science.
So i'm done with At&t's phone slavery and switching to T-mobile on a nexus till the Xperia Z1 is out. I thought this was the future.
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so what you're saying is that there's no future for these phones?

ncamaa said:
so what you're saying is that there's no future for these phones?
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Take your phone to one of the shops which do unlocking using a box. It is possible to do it.

tronac said:
unlocking using a box
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can you explain a little bit please? I am not aware of that method
how much do you think they'll take?

If you have another $20.50 go to Myhoian's website it's unlockcode247.com it'll take about a full day or over 12 hours usually but not longer than that he's never failed to unlock any of my phones.

I used region unlock. Unlocked my phone, put in a T-Mobile sim and it didn't asked for a code. Bam unlocked.
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toxicpaulution said:
I used region unlock. Unlocked my phone, put in a T-Mobile sim and it didn't asked for a code. Bam unlocked.
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guys please explain, i'm a noob. what's region unlock? by the way, my phone is a GSM phone.
also, what's unlocking using a box?
and about that unlockcode247 - can they help me if I already got a code from another source?
I am not from the US and I want to use my phone outside of the USA (the phone was bought in the USA and is AT&T locked).

toxicpaulution said:
I used region unlock. Unlocked my phone, put in a T-Mobile sim and it didn't asked for a code. Bam unlocked.
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Are you on MK2?

52me52 said:
Are you on MK2?
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I don't really know what do you mean by MK2, but if you meaning my baseband version its MF3 (yes, i know it's bad)

unlock att on mk2
I am currently running MK2 and I am having the same problem as the other guy. I am sure that is what he is on as well. Any ideas on how to get this unlocked?

gsxrchick said:
I am currently running MK2 and I am having the same problem as the other guy. I am sure that is what he is on as well. Any ideas on how to get this unlocked?
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I used Cellunlocker.net and it was done in 24hrs. It did cost $29.99. Since I was on MK2 the only way to get it unlocked for free was through my carrier and they would not unlock.

LVGN said:
I used Cellunlocker.net and it was done in 24hrs. It did cost $29.99. Since I was on MK2 the only way to get it unlocked for free was through my carrier and they would not unlock.
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My carrier said I was qualified to do the unlock. How are these services? Paying that much money on a limb sounds sketchy and most endorsers seem to be part of the sketchiness. Anyone else have experience using the only sites?

Jeez...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597973
I unlocked mine using method 2. You will not have sound until you flash modem back. At least I didn't.
I337 stock, unlocked, rooted

[Q] Can't Unlock AT&T SGH-I337 PLZ Help. Kind of Emergency

Hello everyone. First of all I want to say that this is a great forum with tons of valuable information. You guys do excellent jobs here. Now. I have a recently purchased S4 with AT&T. It is imperative that I get this phone unlocked TODAY. I am going in for surgery and my daughter is going to be left alone at home and I need her to have a phone to be able to contact me at the hospital if need be or in case of an emergency. I have tried all of the way that I have found on here to unlock this device and have not been successful. I cannot even get it Rooted. I tried with MotoChopper. I tried ODIN, King, and whatever the last one is. I have tried the *#0011# and it goes to the service menu but when I key in the number one, a screen flashes real quickly that says menu not exist. then back to the service screen. I do not know where to go from here. Can someone please assist me with a step by step tutorial on what needs to be done? I would be extremely grateful. I am standing by refreshing the page hoping for responses. Thanks!

I assume you want to sim unlock it? Do you know what firmware version you're on?
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jd1639 said:
I assume you want to sim unlock it? Do you know what firmware version you're on?
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Yes I meant SIM unlock i am sorry. I have a T-Mobile SIM card. I have uploaded an image of the settings page.

DefiantRican said:
Yes I meant SIM unlock i am sorry. I have a T-Mobile SIM card. I have uploaded an image of the settings page.
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You're on nc1 firmware, look at your build number, it's the last three characters. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54932702
You might have to down grade to nb1, idk for sure. If you have to there is an Odin flashable tar file in the general forum.
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I tried everything in that thread also. I do not know how to downgrade. I also run a linux machine. i do not think that ODIN runs on Linux. Does it? Thank you for the rapid responses.

DefiantRican said:
I tried everything in that thread also. I do not know how to downgrade. I also run a linux machine. i do not think that ODIN runs on Linux. Does it? Thank you for the rapid responses.
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Odin won't run in Linux. You might be able to run it in a Windows vm. I'm not that familiar with Linux. Heimdall will run but I'm not familiar with that either. Sorry man. You could try Google and heimdall
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Seems I am kind of screwed. Haimdall does run on Linux but it wont root my phone. it says that it did after I run it but then it's not. So weird.

DefiantRican said:
Seems I am kind of screwed. Haimdall does run on Linux but it wont root my phone. it says that it did after I run it but then it's not. So weird.
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Have you tried to root with towelroot?
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Help me out guys,
Why do you need to root to be able to have daughter get ahold of you?
Why do you need to sim unlock? Are you on different carriers? Texting? etc
Can you get two prepaid phones that would work while in hospital?
Below links:
1. I used this to set up adb/fastboot on my iMac--need it to use Heimdall. I had some links to Heimdall, but must have deleted them. I can always use my son's Windows machine if needed--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
2. Rooting with SafeStrap--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
SafeStrap--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925
Those are complicated procedures and take time to learn w/o breaking your phone which you don't want to do atm.
With sim unlocking which is for using phone on another carrier I have no exp with. But, thought Obama passed law requiring carriers to give you that info. Otherwise, maybe someone else has done it on your model or Google alot.
Again, I am confused on why you need to sim unlock or root--sorry--
Hope you get it sorted in time--:good: