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[Q] AWS unlock the S4 Active, anyone?

I know this phone just came out today, but I picked one up with the hopes to use it on T-Mobile (within the 15 day return policy) since I'm month to month on ATT. ATT wasn't equipped to unlock it today and is calling me back next week with the code. I tried various unlock methods but none of the ussd codes work. Anyways, my question goes:
Is anyone working on, or going to work on rooting and AWS unlocking the S4 Active?

TwoStroker37 said:
I know this phone just came out today, but I picked one up with the hopes to use it on T-Mobile (within the 15 day return policy) since I'm month to month on ATT. ATT wasn't equipped to unlock it today and is calling me back next week with the code. I tried various unlock methods but none of the ussd codes work. Anyways, my question goes:
Is anyone working on, or going to work on rooting and AWS unlocking the S4 Active?
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As I asked in the other thread...what is the firmware?
It needs to be determined if the Active is being released with patches that would make current exploits unusable. If they patched "motochopper" and they patched "Loki", you might be screwed for a while. The AWS unlock method already posted might work if it doesn't require root but it all depends if the menu options are the same. It could be a huge risk trying it, but it might be the only way to know. Maybe Chainfire's root method could work, but like I said, unless you are willing to try these things (and risk bricking) it's going to take time to find things out about it.
Edit....Ok I saw you posted the firmware I the other thread.... 2 threads about this are confusing.
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You might want to follow this link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311200
It seems that it is believed the Loki exploit might work on the Active, but ROOT has not been established yet to try it. t appears the old root exploits have been patched.

anyone has anything for the s4 active yet? i just got one and would like to use it with tmobile as well

SDRebel said:
anyone has anything for the s4 active yet? i just got one and would like to use it with tmobile as well
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Mine works on T-Mobile (ATT unlocked). Without AWS its pointless though.

TwoStroker37 said:
Mine works on T-Mobile (ATT unlocked). Without AWS its pointless though.
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...but how did you unlock it?
for me it would be ok, as Tmobile DFW has 1900 MHz. not sure if LTE would work though, that would be sweet. Supposedly it's somewhat up and running in DFW

SDRebel said:
...but how did you unlock it?
for me it would be ok, as Tmobile DFW has 1900 MHz. not sure if LTE would work though, that would be sweet. Supposedly it's somewhat up and running in DFW
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TwoStroker probbly doesn't know otherwise he would have replied by now. Luckily, I can help you. You should call AT&T International Customer Service and have them give you the unlock code.
Once it's unlocked, go into Developer mode and switch your frequencies.
take care!

[Q] Unlock Galaxy Note 3 from AT&T and T-Mobile?

Good Day
Any information to unlock galaxy note 3?
Thanks

socheat said:
Good Day
I any information to unlock galaxy note 3?
Thanks
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It is my understanding that unlocking your handheld without permission from your carrier has become illegal. You could only unlock your device with your carrier's permission. In any case, I think it is still kind of early to come up with a way of unlocking the device without the device being available to the masses.

T-Mobile and Sprint to do not lock their bootloaders. AT&T only started doing it lately and it's pretty random. They did lock the S4 bootloader, so I'm expecting the N3's to be locked as well. Verizon always locks their bootloaders. There's underground pre-planning going on right now, but the devices will need to be in hand to start tinkering effectively.

I believe he means sim unlock for use on other carriers!
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SIM Unlock
If you are talking about SIM unlock I believe both will be unlocked according to the description on negrielectronics.com
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB LTE (T-Mobile) (Unlocked) (Black)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB LTE (AT&T) (Unlocked) (Jet Black)

sharl1987 said:
It is my understanding that unlocking your handheld without permission from your carrier has become illegal. You could only unlock your device with your carrier's permission. In any case, I think it is still kind of early to come up with a way of unlocking the device without the device being available to the masses.
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If I'm not mistaken, the FCC pushed for the reversal of this.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/05/technology/fcc-urges-a-right-to-unlock-cellphones.html
Regardless, if I own the device, I have no problem breaking a law I feel is unjust and unlocking it. Not to mention the fact that I do not reside in the US, so the law would not apply to me. I plan on unlocking mine on day one. Either via some "special menu" which is often found or a paid service.

I may be incorrect but I did read somewhere that they were making different versions for each country and that the one version cannot be used in the other countries.

socheat said:
Good Day
Any information to unlock galaxy note 3?
Thanks
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had my tmobile version unlocked and working on att.

porkaysi said:
had my tmobile version unlocked and working on att.
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and, how did you unlock it?

socheat said:
Good Day
Any information to unlock galaxy note 3?
Thanks
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ropeluna said:
and, how did you unlock it?
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craigslist for 35 bucks, i have the number if u want it. i had my code in 15 minutes.

porkaysi said:
craigslist for 35 bucks, i have the number if u want it. i had my code in 15 minutes.
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off course I need it. What do you need?

ropeluna said:
off course I need it. What do you need?
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paypal and device imei code. i am inboxing you the number now and if anyone else wants it pm me.

I just inboxed you for the number as well. I REALLY appreciate it. I am NOT going to buy another AT&T bootloader locked device.

What is you would have bought your device already unlocked? I will get this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...6?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item4177470470#shpCntId

porkaysi said:
paypal and device imei code. i am inboxing you the number now and if anyone else wants it pm me.
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PM sent to you. Thanks!

porkaysi said:
had my tmobile version unlocked and working on att.
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Is working correctly?

wonsanim said:
Is working correctly?
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LTE and alll, very happy with my decision.

porkaysi said:
LTE and alll, very happy with my decision.
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I may have missed it elsewhere on the forum, but is this the first confirmation that an unlocked TMO Note works fine with AT&T LTE?
Team Union ROM LT4 v7, LT3 Modem, Speedmod k5-5, Carrier: AT&T (US)

wonsanim said:
Is working correctly?
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incisivekeith said:
I may have missed it elsewhere on the forum, but is this the first confirmation that an unlocked TMO Note works fine with AT&T LTE?
Team Union ROM LT4 v7, LT3 Modem, Speedmod k5-5, Carrier: AT&T (US)
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no someone else had it before me.

porkaysi said:
had my tmobile version unlocked and working on att.
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Can you share your APN settings? I cant get my Note 3 to get LTE.

Need help SIM unlocking my Note 3 (locked to Bell)

Hey guys, I need some help unlocking my Note 3 (N900W8). It's locked to Bell (in Canada).
I've tried two websites already - mobileincanada.com (used it many times before but they couldn't find the unlock code - got a refund) and quickphoneunlock.com (first time using it but they couldn't find it either - also gave a refund).
Does anyone know a website that can unlock a Canadian Note 3 or is there a free method somewhere out there?
Please note that I'm not with Bell so I cannot call them and ask as I would need a contract with them.
Thanks!

Anyone?
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MoeKz said:
Anyone?
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cellunlocker.net
used their service on many occasion.
choose "all Canadian network" instead of a specific carrier (much quicker)

please help I am having the same issue
I tried cellunlocker.net and they couldn't find the code. However I chose a specific carrier. Should I try again without a specific carrier "all Canadian network". Would that make a difference. If not is there any other way.

gilbertgk said:
I tried cellunlocker.net and they couldn't find the code. However I chose a specific carrier. Should I try again without a specific carrier "all Canadian network". Would that make a difference. If not is there any other way.
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Were you able to unlock your Note 3? I'm having the same issue (Note 3 locked to Bell and need to use it on Virgin). I tried to use Unlock Canadagsm to unlock it but the code generated didn't work. Still waiting on a refund from them. Hesitant to use any other unlock service unless proven to work as $30 a pop isn't cheap. Any help would be much appreciated.

Yes it did work for me whe. I used "all canadien network". Also triple check the code you are sending. I made the exact same mistake and I sent a wrong code.
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tnmok said:
Were you able to unlock your Note 3? I'm having the same issue (Note 3 locked to Bell and need to use it on Virgin). I tried to use Unlock Canadagsm to unlock it but the code generated didn't work. Still waiting on a refund from them. Hesitant to use any other unlock service unless proven to work as $30 a pop isn't cheap. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Also if you choose "all canadien network" you will get it within hours if not less. Good luck.
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gilbertgk said:
Yes it did work for me whe. I used "all canadien network". Also triple check the code you are sending. I made the exact same mistake and I sent a wrong code.
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Also if you choose "all canadien network" you will get it within hours if not less. Good luck.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion, will try and let you know if it works

sorry to kinda hijack your thread, my brother moved from france here to algeria, his Note 3 is locked to Bouygues Telecom, anyway the point
can't you just unlock it using root ? (i say this because i did the samething to a previeus S2 of mine)

you shouldnt need to unlock it if youre going from Bell to Virgin.

SgtMaadadi said:
sorry to kinda hijack your thread, my brother moved from france here to algeria, his Note 3 is locked to Bouygues Telecom, anyway the point
can't you just unlock it using root ? (i say this because i did the samething to a previeus S2 of mine)
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there is two types of unlock for the note 3. carrier lock and regional lock. I know for a fact that there is a Rom/mod for regional unlock. However I am not sure if there is a ROM or mod for carrier unlock.
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necrolobes said:
you shouldnt need to unlock it if youre going from Bell to Virgin.
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That's what I assumed as well. I had a Note 2 from Bell, and was able to use it without unlocking when I put in my Virgin sim. With the Note 3 however it doesn't even prompt me to unlock the sim. There's a little stop sign on the top right taskbar (suggesting no service) and when I go to my mobile networks in my settings, it gives me the command 'Insert SIM card to access network services' even though my activated virgin sim card is in the phone. Someone suggested trying to unlock the phone with a sim card other than Virgin (i tried it with Rogers) with the unlock code that canadagsm sent me but that was unsuccessful as well.

Your imeiband baseband are intact?
sent from my mobile device

MoeKz said:
Hey guys, I need some help unlocking my Note 3 (N900W8). It's locked to Bell (in Canada).
I've tried two websites already - mobileincanada.com (used it many times before but they couldn't find the unlock code - got a refund) and quickphoneunlock.com (first time using it but they couldn't find it either - also gave a refund).
Does anyone know a website that can unlock a Canadian Note 3 or is there a free method somewhere out there?
Please note that I'm not with Bell so I cannot call them and ask as I would need a contract with them.
Thanks!
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Try Chainfire`s Region Lock Away. It`s made to remove region lock, but It usually unlocks SIM too (it did it for me, now i use SIMs from 2 countries, even though, phone was locked on one).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
Dunno if it will work on your phone version, it`s intended for 005... You can give it a try.

Update:
Took my phone to a Bell store to see if putting in a Bell sim card would activate the mobile network (seeing as it's a Bell phone) - no luck. The same 'stop sign' icon (which I've know learnt from the Samsung website refers to 'Indicates there is no signal available'). The guy helping me also reiterated my initially thoughts, which were:
1. The phone, if locked, should automatically pull up a sim unlock prompt upon turning it on. So far I've tried Rogers, Bell and Virgin activated sim cards and no prompt. Just the same no signal icon on my taskbar and no 'sim card inserted' message in my mobile networks.
2. As a Bell phone I should be able to use my Virgin sim card without having to unlock.
I have factory reset the phone several times and done numerous battery pulls.
This leads me to believe I may have a hardware issue. Any thoughts/suggestions? Phone isn't rooted nor have I ever rooted a phone

Solved! Thank you!
Thanks to the person who suggested trying www.CellUnlocker.net.
I tried two other websites who couldn't figure it out (even when they tried looking in multiple databases, including the "Samsung manufacturing database" [whatever that means]).
I tried rooting and ChainFire's Region Lock Away. (didn't work). Maybe because Canadian Note 3's are already region unlocked?
I tried the going to the “*#197328640#” system menu described here:
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/
All of the above with different version stock roms..
None of it seemed to work.
A local person said they would be able to unlock by modifying the imei. (Which I hear is illegal, so I really didn't want to go that route).
Finding this thread. I tried CellUnlocker with the "All Canadian Networks" as my provider, and it WORKED!
Here is video proof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psuco1bzcV0
Definitely worth the money and time I could've saved.

MoeKz said:
Hey guys, I need some help unlocking my Note 3 (N900W8). It's locked to Bell (in Canada).
I've tried two websites already - mobileincanada.com (used it many times before but they couldn't find the unlock code - got a refund) and quickphoneunlock.com (first time using it but they couldn't find it either - also gave a refund).
Does anyone know a website that can unlock a Canadian Note 3 or is there a free method somewhere out there?
Please note that I'm not with Bell so I cannot call them and ask as I would need a contract with them.
Thanks!
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Use phoneunlockingshopdotca a better source to get unlock codes for Canadian smartphones

[Z1s / C6916] Possible to SIM unlock this phone without acquiring an unlock code?

Hey guys.
My girlfriend pain-puked on her Galaxy Nexus, so I'm gifting her my old Z1s. Her carrier and T-Mobile use nearly identical wireless bands, so it'll be perfectly compatible. Unfortunately, it's T-Mobile locked, and she's on Wind Mobile (Canada).
I bought the phone used, and the old owner hasn't paid off their balance on the phone, so T-Mobile is being completely worthless.
There's all sorts of options for buying an unlock code, but these places want to charge me $40 for a code, which I think is pretty ridiculous.
Is there any way to unlock the Z1s without having one of these codes?

Define "pain-puked"?

KoscheiTheDeathless said:
Define "pain-puked"?
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"Oh, I don't need to go to the hospital for this impossible lower back pain, it'll pass.".
Threw up out of pain, went to the hospital, found out she had a kidney infection and definitely shouldn't have waited.

SOLVED:
T-Mobile was happier to SIM unlock it under the guise of 'international travel'.
Try that!

Unlocked?
Zak Jones! said:
SOLVED:
T-Mobile was happier to unlock it under the guise of 'international travel'.
Try that!
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They unlocked your Z1s? Did you lose any of the features? Are you able to install a custom kernel?

TallGuyJones said:
They unlocked your Z1s? Did you lose any of the features? Are you able to install a custom kernel?
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mine is unlocked, no loss of features, and no , im not able to install a custom kernel, to the op, you could always use
Metro Pcs
Straight Talk
Net10
Simple Mobile
without unlocking the device.
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LifeHacks said:
mine is unlocked, no loss of features, and no , im not able to install a custom kernel, to the op, you could always use
Metro Pcs
Straight Talk
Net10
Simple Mobile
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you can basically use anything from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_mobile_virtual_network_operators
thats under the "T-Mobile" host network

unlocking the Z1s c6916
I have the Z1s unlocked and it is very good phone but i did it using the unlock code , Though I didnt want to hold responsibility so i made my friend do the job .
See if a local mobile services shop can unlock it for you BTW you have limited attempts so be careful after you use them up no other way of unlocking available .

Sim unlock?

Has anyone successfully Sim unlocked this thing? Thanks in advance

brd912 said:
Has anyone successfully Sim unlocked this thing? Thanks in advance
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Yes, I did. Full pay and call AT&T they give you code for free
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I traded my brother phones and he hasn't paid it off yet. He's going to keep paying the monthly payments but he's still got a while. I gave him an iPhone 6s

Google the code for it google your. Best fried.
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brd912 said:
Has anyone successfully Sim unlocked this thing? Thanks in advance
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Yep, you'll need another carriers sim card though for the unlock prompt to pop up when you reboot the device. I always use www.unlockbase.com , Took about an hour to get the code the last time I ordered one. They also have top notch customer service and support!

I ended up going with h20 wireless so I didn't have to unlock. So glad I picked this phone up because man its beautiful but hopefully I don't keep hopelessly reading the forum looking for a bootloader unlock for months on end like I did with my Verizon s4 and s5. Hopefully at&t won't keep us locked down forever

brd912 said:
I ended up going with h20 wireless so I didn't have to unlock. So glad I picked this phone up because man its beautiful but hopefully I don't keep hopelessly reading the forum looking for a bootloader unlock for months on end like I did with my Verizon s4 and s5. Hopefully at&t won't keep us locked down forever
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Hahaha good one. I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you, AT&T isn't know for its cooperation with developing communities. As long as the phones are branded, they stay locked. They also don't provide advanced features for non branded phones (WiFi calling, VoLTE, etc.).

Sass86 said:
Hahaha good one. I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you, AT&T isn't know for its cooperation with developing communities. As long as the phones are branded, they stay locked. They also don't provide advanced features for non branded phones (WiFi calling, VoLTE, etc.).
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What's the best rom option for us? I'm running echo but have so much lag

brd912 said:
What's the best rom option for us? I'm running echo but have so much lag
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See if @faux123 will improve the eng kernel, that would help greatly. I think that kernel is the only reason why we have root. So the problem is kernel stability, not ROM selection.

I went with an AT&T prepaid service so I didn't need to unlock but I'm having problems. I'm on the echo rom and I initially configured the phone with H20 apn settings and the service provider in the status bar said H20. Upon a reboot I can no longer access apn settings without a 3rd party app and my service provider in the status bar says at&t and sms no longer works. I can access apn settings through a 3rd party app after reboot and reset apns to default, pull sim, reboot and replace sim and re enter the H20 apn to get it working but it's getting pretty aggravating being I'm in the middle of modding what little I can so I'm rebooting several times a day.

brd912 said:
I went with an AT&T prepaid service so I didn't need to unlock but I'm having problems. I'm on the echo rom and I initially configured the phone with H20 apn settings and the service provider in the status bar said H20. Upon a reboot I can no longer access apn settings without a 3rd party app and my service provider in the status bar says at&t and sms no longer works. I can access apn settings through a 3rd party app after reboot and reset apns to default, pull sim, reboot and replace sim and re enter the H20 apn to get it working but it's getting pretty aggravating being I'm in the middle of modding what little I can so I'm rebooting several times a day.
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If you enter it too many times incorrectly, it will be unlockable.
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aydanmonty99 said:
+1 for unlockbase, they've always been able to help me! Also, www.unlockunit.com can be a solution as well. I've unlocked plenty of AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge models with them!
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Did each phone require it to me paid off?
If the phone keeps getting paid off in installment plans and I just wanted to use a different service, can I still unlock it?

Yes successfully unlocked Wife S7 Edge and my S7 via unlock unit site, both under contract, have only like 30 days with them and not paid off yet and got code in less than 10 min for both. On that site you have different options on prices cheaper ($18-$29) you have to wait like 3-4 days and more expensive,($41) in mins. I went for the expensive one I don't like to wait. ?
A friend from AT&T told me new phones have to be at least to be 30 days activated for systems to generate unlock codes for 3rd party sites to access.

iPhone 7 locked to AT&T
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No, your phone doesn't need to be paid off.
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but I purchased a used iPhone 7 and it seems like there was a balance on AT&T. It works fine on AT&T but I want to use it overseas in the next few weeks, and the only solution seems to pay someone on ebay $100 to remove the network lock. I tried a seller who charged $20 but it never worked. Does anyone know how these people do it? please pm me if you have any idea$ Thank you!