I just bought this Galaxy S4 from someone but the thing is i use MetroPCS and when i insert the SIM card it asks for a pin number. Does anyone know how to unlock it. I understand i might have to root and downgrade but im a noob. Thanks in advance!!!
JGarciaah said:
I just bought this Galaxy S4 from someone but the thing is i use MetroPCS and when i insert the SIM card it asks for a pin number. Does anyone know how to unlock it. I understand i might have to root and downgrade but im a noob. Thanks in advance!!!
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Do the downgrade and root, and while on MK2 use the "Possible SIM unlock for MK2" thread.
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DeadlySin9 said:
Do the downgrade and root, and while on MK2 use the "Possible SIM unlock for MK2" thread.
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From what i read isn't it impossible??
Have you done it?
JGarciaah said:
From what i read isn't it impossible??
Have you done it?
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To go from 4.4.2 to 4.3 is somewhat possible, other downgrades aren't possible. There's a thread titled NB1 DOWNGRADE with the information to do that. Check your baseband first, if you're on NC1 you might need to flash NB1 first.
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Hello all. I am new to this site but I enjoy it a lot and I learned a lot as well from the threads. I got AIO wireless service that has the I337 model galaxy s4. I successfully rooted my phone with Kingo root. After rooting my phone I tried to install a customer recovery on it with no success no matter what I did ( I tried every imaginable scenario). In the process of rooting my phone my kernel got damaged and my Wi-Fi stopped working. I am trying to re flash the phone with custom multi carrier rom but I think that my boot loader is locked and that is the reason I can’t install the recovery. If anyone can guide me in the right direction where I can unlock the boot loader would be amazing. Thank you all in advance
1. This section isn't for AIO wireless but I don't know if there is a section for it.
2. There is currently no way to unlock the boot loader.
3. If you want to restore it back to stock read about it in my signature.
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4tele said:
Hello all. I am new to this site but I enjoy it a lot and I learned a lot as well from the threads. I got AIO wireless service that has the I337 model galaxy s4. I successfully rooted my phone with Kingo root. After rooting my phone I tried to install a customer recovery on it with no success no matter what I did ( I tried every imaginable scenario). In the process of rooting my phone my kernel got damaged and my Wi-Fi stopped working. I am trying to re flash the phone with custom multi carrier rom but I think that my boot loader is locked and that is the reason I can’t install the recovery. If anyone can guide me in the right direction where I can unlock the boot loader would be amazing. Thank you all in advance
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seedeh said:
1. This section isn't for AIO wireless but I don't know if there is a section for it.
2. There is currently no way to unlock the boot loader.
3. If you want to restore it back to stock read about it in my signature.
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This section is for all I337 variants. He has a different model than the AT&T I337, so that restore tar in your signature won't work and the bootloader may be unlocked for him depending on his carrier's choice.
EDIT: Here is the I337Z stock firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448794
It says they did not get a recovery working, you may be stuck to Safestrap 3.65
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This section is for all I337 variants. He has a different model than the AT&T I337, so that restore tar in your signature won't work and the bootloader may be unlocked for him depending on his carrier's choice.
EDIT: Here is the I337Z stock firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448794
It says they did not get a recovery working, you may be stuck to Safestrap 3.65
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Ah. He said I337Z in the title but not the post so I was confused.
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Thank you
I guess I need to do some more reading about safe strap...If you could point me in the right direction..it would be good...:good:
My phone is i337z
I Typed my mistake i337 in the body of the message.
Got my Phone to work with safestrap
Thank you again! I got my phone to work with safe strap 3.65! I loaded the Intika Locky S4 Rom v1.0 everything seems to work :good:
4tele said:
Thank you again! I got my phone to work with safe strap 3.65! I loaded the Intika Locky S4 Rom v1.0 everything seems to work :good:
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4tele, I assume you used the AT&T Safestrap? I was not able to get AT&T Safestrap 3.65, 3.71, or 3.72 to work on my I337Z from Cricket (AIO) with KitKat 4.4.2, build number KOT49H.I337ZTUUBNE2. The app says it installed successfully, but it never seems to activate. Are you on KitKat? If so, what build number?
Anyone know if it's possible to flash the AT&T I337 MF3 firmware on the I337Z then try to unlock the bootloader using the process described below? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
I used the AT&T safestap 3.65 but my phone was on MH1 firmware 4.2.2 and it worked, if you are on kitkat probably need to use the latest safestap I guess
guys check this out , maybe one developer decides to take advantage of this and help us out http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/07/moto-x-bootloader-unlock-qualcomm/
Hey fellow XDA members, I have been searching for a way to
root and install a custom recovery on my I337M, but am slightly
confused about this phone, and I don't wanna screw it up.
First off I am on 4.3 - MVLUEMK6. I also have the Knox app.
Am I able to Root using a certain method? I tried Saferoot, but that was a
no go. I have also heard through my searches of "Kingo", which
I'm hoping to try, given it won't turn this S4 into a brick.
Also in the CF-Auto Root Thread, it states near the Downloads,
that AT&T users shouldn't use it, and go figure I'm on Telus. So also a no go..
Can this darn thing be rooted?!?
C.f.will work on the m Version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
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jd1639 said:
C.f.will work on the m Version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
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Even though it states ATT has locked Bootloader?
Adizzzle said:
Even though it states ATT has locked Bootloader?
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The i337 at&t has a locked bootloader. The i337m does not.
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jd1639 said:
The i337 at&t has a locked bootloader. The i337m does not.
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Thanks very much my good sir, I appreciate your insight on this!
the I337M (jfltecan) is NOT the same as the I337 (jflteatt)
i use a I337M (originally bell), cf auto root works perfect
your phone is the same as mine, use cf auto root and flash via odin on pc, it'll work
Hello, I just got a brand new at&t Samsung Galaxy S4. It is running android 4.4.2 kitkat, I am trying to get into service mode to unlock it. I have tried the *#0011# code and pressed back and entered 1 and nothing happened, I also tried the other code but option number 6 (UTMS) was missing. Any advice on how to unlock my att galaxy s4? Thanks
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Hello, I just got a brand new at&t Samsung Galaxy S4. It is running android 4.4.2 kitkat, I am trying to get into service mode to unlock it. I have tried the *#0011# code and pressed back and entered 1 and nothing happened, I also tried the other code but option number 6 (UTMS) was missing. Any advice on how to unlock my att galaxy s4? Thanks
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Did you ever find an answer for this? Does RegionLockAway work?
I can't use regionlockaway because it requires root and my phone is not rooted because there is no root for 4.4.2 kit kat on the att variant
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Hey. I have the same question about sim unlock for ATT Galaxy S4. My phone is running stock NB1. I did downgrade to MK2 and flashed MDL radio (I got hidden menu *#0011#, but unlock didn't work anyways)...finally I did root and installed RegionLockAway and it didn't work too...so I flashed it back to NB1 and stuck with this question
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Hey. I have the same question about sim unlock for ATT Galaxy S4. My phone is running stock NB1. I did downgrade to MK2 and flashed MDL radio (I got hidden menu *#0011#, but unlock didn't work anyways)...finally I did root and installed RegionLockAway and it didn't work too...so I flashed it back to NB1 and stuck with this question
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You flashed back to MDL and still didn't get the unlock to work? Dman..
Indian9990 said:
You flashed back to MDL and still didn't get the unlock to work? Dman..
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I tried to downgrade from NB1 to MK2 by this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and I think MK2 that I got is not exactly same as the original att S4 MK2 (cuz it has multi languages and att version I belive has only 5...idk maybe it's wrong opinion) but I'm sure if you have a stock android 4.3 MK2 you can flash MDL radio, then root it and use RegionLockAway, unlock will work. I did it with Mom's att S4 on stock android 4.3 MK2 before KitKat update.
@denverman, when I downgrade, would this void my Knox warranty and set it to 0x1?
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ntrambitas12 said:
I can't use regionlockaway because it requires root and my phone is not rooted because there is no root for 4.4.2 kit kat on the att variant
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There is root for att 4.42. You have to root mk2 .. Then flash 100% stocknb1_rooted .. To get root in 4.4.2
hey so im a noob right now, this is my first post on here and ive been searching for endless hours looking for an answer.
I have a
Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T SGH-I337 (got in Arizona, but says Made in Korea)
Firmware: 4.4.3
im trying to find a method that will work for my phone to root it, i have a 32 gb sd card and ive read that other people are not successful with the same phone as me, something like it being "bootlock" by the carrier in this case "AT&T" .
and i have no idea what like nb1 mk2 things are im seriously so lost in ever loop i need helpp lol
but ive looked around for solutions and cant seem to find one.
if there is anyone who can help me root my phone, ill give you any info that you need from my phone,:laugh:
thanks !
There is no direct root method for KitKat. So, you have to do a partial downgrade to MK2(4.3), root and then install a pre-rooted KitKat ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
Let me know if you need more info
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jmjoyas said:
There is no direct root method for KitKat. So, you have to do a partial downgrade to MK2(4.3), root and then install a pre-rooted KitKat ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
Let me know if you need more info
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does installing a prerootted rom trip knox?
No. But appreciate reading the the thread for more info
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I'm coming from a stock mk2 4.3 for my att i337 s4. i want to go to this rom. can someone please point me to the right direction/link so i can install this. i need step by step please. i wanna be also able to use it on tmobile cause that's my carrier right now but using att s4. also want to have root access. so basically carrier unlock, root, and lollipop rom. is it possible for this i337 thats on mk4 4.3 stock?? any help please!! thanks.!!
bluerogue85 said:
I'm coming from a stock mk2 4.3 for my att i337 s4. i want to go to this rom. can someone please point me to the right direction/link so i can install this. i need step by step please. i wanna be also able to use it on tmobile cause that's my carrier right now but using att s4. also want to have root access. so basically carrier unlock, root, and lollipop rom. is it possible for this i337 thats on mk4 4.3 stock?? any help please!! thanks.!!
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A senior member shouldn't be asking for a step by step or whether they can flash a particular rom. Do your homework
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Perhaps this might be of some assistance (LINK)
bluerogue85 said:
I'm coming from a stock mk2 4.3 for my att i337 s4. i want to go to this rom. can someone please point me to the right direction/link so i can install this. i need step by step please.
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Only possible with safestrap, and safestrap compatible roms.
bluerogue85 said:
i wanna be also able to use it on tmobile cause that's my carrier right now but using att s4. also want to have root access.
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Possible, do some searching. There are guides already available.
bluerogue85 said:
so basically carrier unlock, root, and lollipop rom
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Lollipop rom: you have to wait until Samsung releases one for the AT&T S4.