hi everyone n thanks in advance for any help.
just purchased a s4 on uk o2 network details are as follows
model number -GT-I19505
android version - 4.4.2
baseband version - 19505xxuame2(flashed to access service menu)
kernel version - 3.4.0-481100 [email protected]#1
build number - KOT49H.19505xxufnb8
SE for android status - enforcing sepf_gt-19505_4.4.2_4
secure boot status - type:samsung
security software version - mdf v1.0 release 2
ok so i used the cf - auto root tool with odin 3.7
then flashed modem me2 to access the service menu and set network perso sha256 to off
then nv rebuild but it says there no golden back up,
also before at one point there was a golden back up so i selected option 4 to restore but after all that it still says no sim and the icon is in the top corner, i want to use my ee sim but this has been baffling me for ages and im at the point of having to pay someone to do it, (im scottish n were renown for being tight ) any one any help is greatly appreciated, thank you
- Service menu only works in android 4.2.2.
- You have to pay for unlock by IMEI your phone using android 4.4.2.
- You void ur warranty (KNOX: 0x1) trying to downgrade ur baseband.
*SOLUTION:
1- Reflash ur firmware till you have correct baseband.
2- Buy a unlock CODE by IMEI.
3- Unlock ur phone and you will be happy using ur EE Sim Card.
Joku1981 said:
- Service menu only works in android 4.2.2.
- You have to pay for unlock by IMEI your phone using android 4.4.2.
- You void ur warranty (KNOX: 0x1) trying to downgrade ur baseband.
*SOLUTION:
1- Reflash ur firmware till you have correct baseband.
2- Buy a unlock CODE by IMEI.
3- Unlock ur phone and you will be happy using ur EE Sim Card.
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right if i get an unlock code how do you enter it as ive never had the network pin request come up, also ive unlocked the phone which is why my baseband version is different, knox can be reset too. ive put in different sims but the EE sim keeps coming up no sim.
thanks for reply
heres an update my partners s4 is unlocked and has same firmware and is still on stock so i flashed my s4 with stock firmware so all matched her phone but yet mine still want acknowledge my sim although her phone does........ about to throw this phone... so frustrating. anyone any sugestions
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ok straight of the bat im a total noob with odin alll android firmwares and phones etc.
much to your displeasure i am an apple fanboy... but i really need your help guys!
my situation is as follows: i bought a samsung galaxy s4 relatively cheap of an aquaintance, i used a link on a forum here to see if it was blacklisted and results say it wasnt, i bought an unlock code and it worked ''network unlock sucessful'' YAY... then i try and call the number and after a while im redirected to 02 messaging service. next i try to dial out and i get hit with the not registered on network error. now funny enough i get a warning triangle saying no service yet i get service bars and even 3g; also when i select a network manually and choose 02 it says registered.it also says emergency calls only.
basically i need your guys advice and solutions...
why it may be this way: well as soon as i got i rooted it and it worked i believe this was on 4.3, pretty much as soon as i had done this it was throwing this error at me, after a long time i came back to it and researched more into this golden restore, and the phone was locked to ee now there modem doesnt allow access to the service menu so i changed my modem, when flashing on odin i have tried pda and phone,,,(idek what im doing) i have a GT-I9505 on rooted 4.3 (not sure which root) with baseband: I9505XXUEMK8 and a build number:JSS15J.I9505XXUEMJ8
basically im asking one of you guys how do i reset this to stock 4.3 by flashing with odin, its originally locked to ee but now its been unlocked so can i use btu not ee files? have any of you had this problem and how did you overcome it?
Model number: I9500
Baseband Version: i9500XXUAMDE
Build Number: JDQ39.i9500XXUAMDE
AP: I9500XXUAMDE
CP: i9500XXUAMDE
CSC: i9500JVAMDC
i bought s4 today from a local market, it was rooted and has super su icon there, i unrooted my phone from there and then i thought i would flash my phone to stock rom myself,
Now i downloaded firmware for pakistan i-e I9500XXUAMDE_I9500OJVAMDC_I9500XXUAMDE_HOME.tar
and used odin 3.85 and pressed the pda button and then it was passed, the phone restarted but unfortunately i lost the signals n there was a cross mark and in the settings about menu it says mobile network state disconnected and it says out of service and still it says device status CUSTOM, Software update through wifi says the same too
Please help, is it a genuine s4 or not, please help urgent...................
How to restore my s4 to flash rom and the way it is like it came out of box????
rameez.ahmed said:
How to restore my s4 to flash rom and the way it is like it came out of box????
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Most likely, there are 2 options here:
a) while flashing, you messed with the EFS partition => your IMEI number is demo one (plenty of zeroes, ending with 49).
b) the phone, you have bought, was stolen and claimed. Then, the operator blocked the original IMEI, so it was forced
well, option a - got o service centre or try to restore IMEI.
option b) buy not stolen, legitimate device from legitimate seller, not from a thief.
Hi,
I just flashed my Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 from Android 4.3 to 4.4 with ParanoidAndroi ROM.
Eveyrthing work just fine except one thing : I can't unlock my SIM !
When I start the pone, a prompt ask me the PIN, and when I submit it, the wheel just turns, nothing happens.
I can access the phone when I set plane mode then reboot, but I have no mobile network (no SMS / Phone call etc.) :/
I tried to disable PIN security in the build.prop file by setting keyguard.no_require_sim=true, doesn't change anything.
I have this SIM for 3 years now, the phone is definitly not sim locked for this operator.
Anyone has an idea?
You flashed from 4.3 stock, or 4.3 custom??
MIKEYG86 said:
You flashed from 4.3 stock, or 4.3 custom??
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4.3 stock
My baseband is I9300XXUGNA7
Try:
1. Reflashing Stock and see if the SIM is still working without unlock.
2. If yes; don't flash PA.
3. if No, that means it was locked, you need to get in contact with your service provider in order to unlock your phone; or buy a code off eBay.
Hi, i am new one to xda ..
I have a Galaxy s4 I9505 with "sim network unlock pin dismiss" Unlocking Problem.
i install Android lollipop(UK) rom to s4. before install lollipop i had this problem'
I tired trying carrier Unlock Methord [*0011#]. but it dosnt work for me. That menu isnt work in my device.
I am from sri lanka. in Asia. How can i fix this. Waiting for replies. thanx
The service menu unlocking method was patched in 4.3 and later, thus it's no surprise that you have no menu.
Given you upgraded to lollipop, your option is to purchase an unlock code online and hope it works.
You can go back to ROM 4.2 and redo the *#0011#, or if I'm not mistaken, the patch is in the modem, not the ROM itself, so try to flash the "early" modem (ex : I9505XXUAMDN) that you can find here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39176955#post39176955 and then do the *#0011#
Another method that could work (if the *#0011# failed) : use RegionLock Away (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551), also with 4.2 ROM (or ealry modem), you need to root to use this app.
The thing about RegionLock Away and the service menu unlocking methods is that neither is guaranteed to stick if you upgrade. At least if he pays for the code he's unlikely to ever have to worry about it again. That said, I've recommended RegionLock Away in the past, when Android 5.0.1 was not yet out. With that version now available I'm holding off. I'm concerned that Samsung changed the modem in such a way as to guarantee restoring the lock on an upgrade. Perhaps the OP could serve as a test case.
I'm using a "modified" modem using RegionLock Away and can confirm that it works well after upgrade to Lollipop but as I said, RegionLock Away only works with "early" modem, one must first reflash the old modem, patch with RegionLock Away, and then can freely upgrade modem & ROM, the unlock will stay ^^
i all to everyone don't know if this is correct in putting this post here . I have a Samsung galaxy s4 i9505 locked to ee tried a ×#0011#. And tried the long number to enter service mode. I can change it to 1. But I don't get the other menu to pop up. I've had an idea. I have tried looking for this method and I'm 50/50 weather it will work or not. As this as phone has got ee branded phone. If I installed a custom firmware btu version black edition . What the chances of unlocking it via the method above or would this phone still know in it a ee phone what are your thoughts regards James. I don't want to root the phone. I'm quite happy to put a btu black edition on the phone . I have used odin in the past on my old i9505 but that phone was already unlocked
Changing firmware will not unlock the phone. To get the proper menu to appear you have to downgrade the modem (or firmware) to Android 4.2.2, then use the service menu. If the service menu does not work, your only other alternative is to root while the modem is downgraded and run RegionLock Away.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Changing firmware will not unlock the phone. To get the proper menu to appear you have to downgrade the modem (or firmware) to Android 4.2.2, then use the service menu. If the service menu does not work, your only other alternative is to root while the modem is downgraded and run RegionLock Away.
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Many thanks for your reply. So if I down grade my firmware to 4.2.2 btu so I can enter the service menu . Are you saying this mite work 50/50
I did the downgrade myself when I lost my SIM unlock. The service menu worked but I messed up somewhere and failed to unlock. RegionLock Away worked perfectly.
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diesalweasel said:
i all to everyone don't know if this is correct in putting this post here . I have a Samsung galaxy s4 i9505 locked to ee tried a ×#0011#. And tried the long number to enter service mode. I can change it to 1. But I don't get the other menu to pop up. I've had an idea. I have tried looking for this method and I'm 50/50 weather it will work or not. As this as phone has got ee branded phone. If I installed a custom firmware btu version black edition . What the chances of unlocking it via the method above or would this phone still know in it a ee phone what are your thoughts regards James. I don't want to root the phone. I'm quite happy to put a btu black edition on the phone . I have used odin in the past on my old i9505 but that phone was already unlocked
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Dont know if this will help you but after *#0011# press back then key input and type Q0 instead of 1. wait a few seconds and should take you to the menu.