How can I tell which carrier to unlock my Samsung Galaxy 5 for? I thought it was unlocked but it wasn't, and the guy who gave it to me won't get back in touch with me. Please let me know. Also, is there is a good way to return to stock without a windows pc (aka a mac). It is a G900F
thefareastman said:
How can I tell which carrier to unlock my Samsung Galaxy 5 for? I thought it was unlocked but it wasn't, and the guy who gave it to me won't get back in touch with me. Please let me know. Also, is there is a good way to return to stock without a windows pc (aka a mac). It is a G900F
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Check the SIM Lock status by this secret code: *#7465625#
You need (to buy) the unlock code to unlock.
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Sup all...
Simple enough question. I've spent many days doing searches here in XDA and google but haven't been able to find a clear answer. Or maybe I didn't look hard enough or understand the responses to others questions regarding this topic.
I recently got an S4 (i337m) from Telus. From what I understand, this is the Canadian model (jfltecan). I am not sure if it is unlocked or not however. I know that I should just use a sim from a dif carrier to test, but I don't have access to one at the moment. No one I know has a micro sim that is with a carrier I could use to test with.
I've installed TWRP and flashed Slimbean and afterward I flashed Paranoidandroid roms successfully if that is some sort of indication as to the lock/unlock state of the phone.
So is there any other way to tell? Is there a method of unlocking this phone other than using the *#0011# method or similar methods that I've tried and do not work. Is an Odin method available?
Thanks
If you got it from Telus, directly, 99.99% it's locked
The only way to confirm is by popping in a SIM from another carrier.
I think it depends on how u buy the device. I think if you get the phone on a contract, its locked, but i think if you purchase the device for full price, it should be unlocked. That's atleast how i think it works.
You are most likely sim locked. There is no Odin method to unlock. You should really just buy a code to unlock. Be very careful using the free unlock methods. After a number of attempts the phone will lock itself so you'll never be able to unlock. Others have also messed up their phones trying it.
Buy a code or even safer, FastGSM.com USB cable method to unlock
I am also on telus, if this works like the s3 unlock you need to be on the stock Rom, can be rooted but must be stock.check the s4 thread to be sure though. You can go back to the custom Rom after you unlock and the phone should still be unlocked
Your phone's boot loader is unlocked. Meaning we can install a custom recovery and install a custom ROM very easily. Your phone is Sim locked if you bought it from telus. This means you cannot insert a Sim card in your phone unless its telus. Any other carrier will not work. You can unlock your phone through Telus. They have restrictions on this however. You're better off buying an unlock code off the internet. Its fast and most likely cheaper and no it does not void warranty. Hope this helps
Thanks!
Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies/info.
My phone was sim locked. I did the easy method of purchasing an unlock code from a local shop here. All is good. I can use the phone on any supported GSM carrier and I am able to flash custom roms and what not.
Thanks again to all for the info. Much appreciated and it helped me increase my understanding on this topic.
-Talabis
Hello everyone. I've got Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 4.4.2 and what i want is to have my mobile phone sim unlocked. i'm currently on T-Mobile Croatia nad i'm trying to insert my new SIM card from another operator... when mobile phone boots it asks for some code. As i don't have the code, i don't know what to do, and as i'm contractly connected with my original operator, i cannot request free sim unlock. However, i don't want to pay for the code either. So what are my chanses to get my mobile code sim unlocked? tried this metnod: android.gs/sim-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4-i9505-i9500/
i cannot get over service mode menu after i enter 1. it's not doing anything, and as i see, this only works on 4.3 androids. So my is 4.4.2 and i'm unable to enter that mode.
please help me!
You have to unlock ur phone by IMEI. Unique way of make it free is buying a unlock code. Good luck :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
You have to unlock ur phone by IMEI. Unique way of make it free is buying a unlock code. Good luck :highfive:
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What online service can you recommend me? I need fast one, as i pay so i get the code in few hours?
croaticus said:
What online service can you recommend me? I need fast one, as i pay so i get the code in few hours?
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Depend where are you from.
I got a samsung galaxy SM-E500H phone which asks for network unlock code.
I dont know the network its locked to and its a dual sim. If there is anybody who knows how i can get it unlocked pleae let me know. How can i tell which network its locked to also will be very useful.
Network Locked
Did you buy phone from some Contact Company. .? If it's so then It's LOCKED. Or It has been stolen from somewhere and they have got it Locked by Security Agencies. In both conditions you need to contact your local security company & verify your status.
Flash some custom rom
demkohell said:
Flash some custom rom
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Flashing the sustom rom to a model which has been NETWORK LOCKED will render it unusable.. Give a try & regret the moment. .
elvismsmarta said:
I got a samsung galaxy SM-E500H phone which asks for network unlock code.
I dont know the network its locked to and its a dual sim. If there is anybody who knows how i can get it unlocked pleae let me know. How can i tell which network its locked to also will be very useful.
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the only way is take your device to the shop from were you purchased it other than that dont do anything
Hello guys, i have an s7 edge smg935a the att one, i bought it with no contract at all, but i cant get it to work with other networks, the code that att gave me wont unlock the phone, ive tryed buying from internet, and the code its the same than the one att provided, but it wont unlock the phone, can any1 help with this? i dont know what to do, tryed contacting att, but they dont know how to unlock my phone, they said they cant give me a different one and that it should work, tryed factory reset and all that stuff, but cant unlock the sim, as far as i know, the root for att s7 edge, wont unlock it right?
any advice? thanks a lot
Call back and ask to speak to a tier 2 tech or a supervisor.
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk
take the sim out turn it on enter code to bring uo sim unlock option using the dial pad, enter unlock code. turn off phone put sim back in turn phone back on.
rob219 said:
take the sim out turn it on enter code to bring uo sim unlock option using the dial pad, enter unlock code. turn off phone put sim back in turn phone back on.
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this wont work man, tryed, but thanks
Ghozt090 said:
Hello guys, i have an s7 edge smg935a the att one, i bought it with no contract at all, but i cant get it to work with other networks, the code that att gave me wont unlock the phone, ive tryed buying from internet, and the code its the same than the one att provided, but it wont unlock the phone, can any1 help with this? i dont know what to do, tryed contacting att, but they dont know how to unlock my phone, they said they cant give me a different one and that it should work, tryed factory reset and all that stuff, but cant unlock the sim, as far as i know, the root for att s7 edge, wont unlock it right?
any advice? thanks a lot
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Had this experience before. Purchased an S4. Then tried to unlock through the service menu based on a XDA tutorial. Didn't work and it could not be unlocked with a right unlock code later on. Eventually, I returned it and get another S4.
This happened to me on galaxy s4 but it was my mistake. My s4 was rooted and I had attempted to unlock using region lock away for unlocking region lock. But when I received the unlock code(sim unlock) i forgot i had left my region lock away on. So i had to reverse that region lock away (or just restored my phone) and retried the code, which then worked fine.
Ghozt090 said:
Hello guys, i have an s7 edge smg935a the att one, i bought it with no contract at all, but i cant get it to work with other networks, the code that att gave me wont unlock the phone, ive tryed buying from internet, and the code its the same than the one att provided, but it wont unlock the phone, can any1 help with this? i dont know what to do, tryed contacting att, but they dont know how to unlock my phone, they said they cant give me a different one and that it should work, tryed factory reset and all that stuff, but cant unlock the sim, as far as i know, the root for att s7 edge, wont unlock it right?
any advice? thanks a lot
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Did you ever find a solution?
Check out the second post here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/help-awesome-t3605470
The certain carriers are Cricket / ATT. If your NCK is not working, you have to get the MCK code. I have a special hotline you can call about the issue since normal att tech support cant help. check your pms
Hello,
I just acquired a new 'Huawei Ascend XT' phone which is sim locked to AT&T. I am currently in the process of unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone.
I was wondering is there any tool available to Carrier / imei unlock this phone after I have rooted it (or may be even befor rooting it)?
Thanks.
I'm fairly certain you just need to change the apn settings manually.. need to do something weird to bring up the option to add/edit, believe it's holding down the tasks button
Without being carrier unlocked, the phone can only be used on AT&T Prepaid, AT&T, or AT&T based MVNOs. These days AT&T won't give you an unlock code unless you use the phone on AT&T Prepaid for 6 months. You can check eBay to see if any unlockers will sell you an unlock code for a few bucks. Only buy from sellers who have a money back guarantee if their unlock code fails.
rhoniel said:
Hello,
I just acquired a new 'Huawei Ascend XT' phone which is sim locked to AT&T. I am currently in the process of unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone.
I was wondering is there any tool available to Carrier / imei unlock this phone after I have rooted it (or may be even befor rooting it)?
Thanks.
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Bought 2nd-Hand
I would like to ask if there is any way to carrier unlock. I bought this phone for 20$ on offer up. But when I contacted at&t to request unlock they said it has to be used for 6 months. For me that does not work, as I am already with tMobile and bought the XT for a second phone because of the large device support. I actually love the phone, but as is it is just sitting around. If anyone has or has heard of a way to accomplish an unlock please p.m. Me.or answer in forum. Thanks in advance.
Ps. phone is already bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk 14.0. And latest TwRP.