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I decide to open a new post becouse i have some new information that change everything. The problem is My Note 3 N9005 with SIM no wifi work, and whithout SIM the wifi work perfect, somebody know to solve this problem??
usuariocubano said:
I decide to open a new post becouse i have some new information that change everything. The problem is My Note 3 N9005 with SIM no wifi work, and whithout SIM the wifi work perfect, somebody know to solve this problem??
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Reset factory or Flashing another Stock ROM, IF u r sure this is the problem!
i mean maybe some problems with simcard or ...
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x102x96x said:
Reset factory or Flashing another Stock ROM, IF u r sure this is the problem!
i mean maybe some problems with simcard or ...
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I have the UDMJ7 this the lst stock rom, i need to flash with another region code firmware ??
usuariocubano said:
I have the UDMJ7 this the lst stock rom, i need to flash with another region code firmware ??
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yes i suggest to do this
u can search to see which firmware is more stable and then use it
unfortunately i didn't search about it
good luck :good:
usuariocubano said:
I decide to open a new post becouse i have some new information that change everything. The problem is My Note 3 N9005 with SIM no wifi work, and whithout SIM the wifi work perfect, somebody know to solve this problem??
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What AP/CP/CSC? (output from *#1234#) What region was the phone bought from and what SIM are we talking here? What channel do you have your WiFi on?
(and for the moment don't do anything that might void your warranty - like writing stuff with Odin - it might be a bug and it might be covered by your warranty).
xclub_101 said:
What AP/CP/CSC? (output from *#1234#) What region was the phone bought from and what SIM are we talking here? What channel do you have your WiFi on?
(and for the moment don't do anything that might void your warranty - like writing stuff with Odin - it might be a bug and it might be covered by your warranty).
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my Phone have:
AP: N9005XXUDMJ7
CP: N9005XXDUMJ7
CSC: N9005OLBDMK1
came with Region: XSP
I need also a CSC with Spanish, this one don't have spanish. The phone Have Knox 0x1, the only i need is the wifi work great with the SIM like other friends of mine here in cuba. if you can suggest me a safe firmware to flash and solve this problem ??
Thank's
The sim i need to use is Cubacel - Cuba.
usuariocubano said:
my Phone have:
AP: N9005XXUDMJ7
CP: N9005XXDUMJ7
CSC: N9005OLBDMK1
came with Region: XSP
I need also a CSC with Spanish, this one don't have spanish. The phone Have Knox 0x1, the only i need is the wifi work great with the SIM like other friends of mine here in cuba. if you can suggest me a safe firmware to flash and solve this problem ??
Thank's
The sim i need to use is Cubacel - Cuba.
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Sorry, I have no first-hand experience on that kind of configuration - I think N9005OLBDMK1 is supposed to be Singapore (which was supposed to come region-unlocked) and so is XSP (I believe Singapore unbranded).
My initial feeling was that you were seeing something related to region-locking or related to different WiFi channels between regions (some WiFi channels are present in US but not in the rest of the world).
WHAT AP/CP/CSC DO YOUR FRIENDS HAVE?
Since your knox flag is already 0x1 then I believe you can try some other regional or related MJ7 firmware (I do not think you can easily write pre-MJ7 firmware) - I believe the unbranded Spanish (EU) version is this one:
http://samsung-updates.com/details/15753/Galaxy_Note_3_Snapdragon/SM-N9005/PHE/N9005XXUDMJ7.html
but regarding WiFi and 3G/4G bands it might be possible that some other ROM from your region might be better/closer (even some from US/Canada, but I would test those as last resort).
Maybe an even easier thing (given Knox 0x1) is to test with the latest Omega ROM (but be careful when you install it - install first a CWM and from there install Omega on a path where you first save the existing EFS first).
Please let the forum know if you learn more about the subject.
I tried flashing with PHE region and nothing all is the same, another information are when i put an O2 uk SIM all work great, i think to flash with same version of CHO (chile) it is correct??
Y try with CHO-N9005VJUDMJ7 , ITV-N9005XXUDMJ7 , PHN-N9005XXUDMJ7 and nothing, Wifi work with no sim, and with O2 SIM or other but not with cubacel , some body suggest me another original firmware closely to cuba region to flash ?? maybe USA or canada ?
i talk with samsung support, and its a very basic support. Anybody can helpe with this problem please?? The N9005 with cubacel sim don't work the wifi, but with other carrier sim like O2, the wifi work perfectly.
Hmm ...
usuariocubano said:
i talk with samsung support, and its a very basic support. Anybody can helpe with this problem please?? The N9005 with cubacel sim don't work the wifi, but with other carrier sim like O2, the wifi work perfectly.
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If you are rooted you should take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21406675
I've Boughten an unlocked Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005 on ebay. To use for straight talk in the United States. The first sim card i had in it was a normal sized sim card that i had cut (instead of micro) And after fiddling this sim card had worked from 4-5 days. Then i started to get the error message "No service" and "Not registered on Network" I had figured the sim was probably the reason to why i was not being allowed to call or message. So i bought another brand new micro sim card. And then put that in (Again with straight talk) and i am still unable to call or message. I have checked my imei number and it is the same as the one on the back of the phone. I have tried to re-register on the network within the settings on the phone. With no luck whatsoever. I have noticed that the CSC is not correct for the united states. And in hopes of fixing it i rooted and installed a custom rom. (IMEI is still the same)
If someone could please help...I am Stumped[/FONT]
keefer212 said:
I've Boughten an unlocked Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005 on ebay. To use for straight talk in the United States. The first sim card i had in it was a normal sized sim card that i had cut (instead of micro) And after fiddling this sim card had worked from 4-5 days. Then i started to get the error message "No service" and "Not registered on Network" I had figured the sim was probably the reason to why i was not being allowed to call or message. So i bought another brand new micro sim card. And then put that in (Again with straight talk) and i am still unable to call or message. I have checked my imei number and it is the same as the one on the back of the phone. I have tried to re-register on the network within the settings on the phone. With no luck whatsoever. I have noticed that the CSC is not correct for the united states. And in hopes of fixing it i rooted and installed a custom rom. (IMEI is still the same)
If someone could please help...I am Stumped[/FONT]
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Head over to Sammobile.com find the right CSC/Firmware for your country and flash it Via ODIN on the PC.
4090 8228654
On sammobile there is not a firmware for Sm-n9005 that is in the united states. Or thats what it looks like
keefer212 said:
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And after fiddling this sim card had worked from 4-5 days. Then i started to get the error message "No service" and "Not registered on Network" I had figured the sim was probably the reason to why i was not being allowed to call or message.
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If someone could please help...I am Stumped
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Given the details that you have provided so far the most likely scenarios that I see are:
1) there is a mechanical problem on the SIM contact
2) the seller was on some form of a contract and has reported the phone stolen, so the IMEI is now blocked on some or all carriers.
DO NOT MINGLE WITH THE FIRMWARE at this point (and also disable any automatic updates of the firmware).
Also if you want further technical info (and not just guesswork) you should post the output from *#1234#
xclub_101 said:
Given the details that you have provided so far the most likely scenarios that I see are:
1) there is a mechanical problem on the SIM contact
2) the seller was on some form of a contract and has reported the phone stolen, so the IMEI is now blocked on some or all carriers.
DO NOT MINGLE WITH THE FIRMWARE at this point (and also disable any automatic updates of the firmware).
Also if you want further technical info (and not just guesswork) you should post the output from *#1234#
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If i was to install the unknown version of the firmware. Would that work?
keefer212 said:
If i was to install the unknown version of the firmware. Would that work?
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It really does depend on the issues xclub has brought up.
If it was me, I'd rule out SIM issue (the card itself) due to having a replacement, although it could be an issue with the SIM Tray.
And if it is used, then yes it is possible that it has been blocked by the original owner.
EDIT : Do you guys in the US have an IMEI checker for blocked IMEI's etc? in Europe we do it's called CHECK MEND.. Might be worth having a look or alternatively give your network a ring, they'll know for sure.
radicalisto said:
It really does depend on the issues xclub has brought up.
If it was me, I'd rule out SIM issue (the card itself) due to having a replacement, although it could be an issue with the SIM Tray.
And if it is used, then yes it is possible that it has been blocked by the original owner.
EDIT : Do you guys in the US have an IMEI checker for blocked IMEI's etc? in Europe we do it's called CHECK MEND.. Might be worth having a look or alternatively give your network a ring, they'll know for sure.
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I Contacted Straight talk and they confirmed that my imei was not blocked. And if i were to download say this firmware sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware would that make any difference?
Post your output after entering this in phone dialer
*#1234#
radicalisto said:
Post your output after entering this in phone dialer
*#1234#
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This is what i get
Ap: N9005XXUDMJ7
CP: N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC: N9005OXADMJ4
Thank you
keefer212 said:
This is what i get
Ap: N9005XXUDMJ7
CP: N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC: N9005OXADMJ4
Thank you
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Ok so you have the same firmware as me, I am using BTU which is UK (I am UK) - So your CSC does indeed need changed to match you for US use - -- Firstly does your network support the available frequency required? (do you have LTE?) - If so you can change you CSC to your required region But another factor --- are you aware of region lock? has it been disabled that you know of? - this could cause some issues if it hasn't been deactivated - I'm not sure when changing CSC/firmware if it reactivates region locking or not
EDIT: I think only T-Mobile supports the N9005 in the US ( I could be wrong) --- Need a US user to chime in here I think to be 100% sure!!
Going with an Unknown carrier on CSC/FW- May not solve it
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Ok so you have the same firmware as me, I am using BTU which is UK (I am UK) - So your CSC does indeed need changed to match you for US use - -- Firstly does your network support the available frequency required? (do you have LTE?) - If so you can change you CSC to your required region But another factor --- are you aware of region lock? has it been disabled that you know of? - this could cause some issues if it hasn't been deactivated - I'm not sure when changing CSC/firmware if it reactivates region locking or not
EDIT: I think only T-Mobile supports the N9005 in the US ( I could be wrong) --- Need a US user to chime in here I think to be 100% sure!!
Going with an Unknown carrier on CSC/FW- May not solve it
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I could try it tho. I'll tell you the results once i finish. And Verizon And At&t are used by straight talk. And it looks like they both have the note 3. And when i purchased this phone, It said that region lock was disabled
keefer212 said:
I could try it tho. I'll tell you the results once i finish. And Verizon And At&t are used by straight talk. And it looks like they both have the note 3. And when i purchased this phone, It said that region lock was disabled
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Since i rooted and Tripped knox do you think i could get my money back if i were to sell this device?
keefer212 said:
Since i rooted and Tripped knox do you think i could get my money back if i were to sell this device?
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Don't see why not, plenty of people are buying them and plenty selling them.
majority of users have no idea what Knox is tbh, it's ultimately up to you if you disclose this to them or not.
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keefer212 said:
This is what i get
Ap: N9005XXUDMJ7
CP: N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC: N9005OXADMJ4
Thank you
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That looks like EU version. Since somewhere else you mentioned that you rooted then the next thing to try is Region Lock Away:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
since the phone might now be "hit" by the EU region lock (an even simpler test would be to insert an EU SIM just to see if it registers on some network for roaming). If RegionLockAway fixes things you can then see what version of firmware you want in order to get LTE from your carrier.
If you want to sell the phone - being rooted might even be a plus, but having Knox 0x1 is certainly a major minus.
I did get region unlock and it did not work. And when i try to install the unknown firmware i am unable to flash it with odin i get all sorts of errors (I tried two of the unknowns) BTW thanks for the help
Please help, I flashed it to Android 5.0 and I did root for it and used region unlock app and still I face the same issue, please help me
Hi,
I have a question.
My phone Note 3 AP: N9005XXUBMJ3
CP: N9005XXUBMJ2
CSC: N9005OXXBMJ3
So I rooted using Kingo, then applied the RegionLock Away, but the phone is still region locked.
Now I have a SIM from the region where the phone is, but no roaming.
My question is, is there a way to speak the 5 minutes on that sim without the roaming or money on it for that matter?
Or at least make it believe that I did it?
Just wild guessing.
Thx.
lion_sta said:
Hi,
I have a question.
My phone Note 3 AP: N9005XXUBMJ3
CP: N9005XXUBMJ2
CSC: N9005OXXBMJ3
So I rooted using Kingo, then applied the RegionLock Away, but the phone is still region locked.
Now I have a SIM from the region where the phone is, but no roaming.
My question is, is there a way to speak the 5 minutes on that sim without the roaming or money on it for that matter?
Or at least make it believe that I did it?
Just wild guessing.
Thx.
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No roaming with an original-country SIM? That is strange.
What does this program say that the CSC currently is?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector
xclub_101 said:
No roaming with an original-country SIM? That is strange.
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No roaming on the original country sim isn't that strange, some operators don't allow roaming unless you specifically request it.
radicalisto said:
No roaming on the original country sim isn't that strange, some operators don't allow roaming unless you specifically request it.
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I assumed that one was checked - meaning that the SIM roams in another phone it is OK. If it does not I do not see why he mentions it here.
xclub_101 said:
I assumed that one was checked - meaning that the SIM roams in another phone it is OK. If it does not I do not see why he mentions it here.
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My CSC is ROM (Romania).
I mentioned that is not activated, the roaming, because, if I had it, I could speak the 5 mins and the phone would be region unlocked.
PS Not any closer to a solution.
lion_sta said:
My CSC is ROM (Romania).
I mentioned that is not activated, the roaming, because, if I had it, I could speak the 5 mins and the phone would be region unlocked.
PS Not any closer to a solution.
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I am probably missing something - the roaming is not activated on the SIM or does not work on the phone? (or in other words - does the SIM work in another phone?)
If the SIM can not roam it is of no help, and even if it can you might STILL see unpleasant surprises (reported by plenty of users around - having problems even after doing the 5 minutes thing).
Have you tried posting in the the RegionLockAway thread so that Chainfire could have a chance to see what is wrong? MJ3 is clearly listed there are working so there might be only something minor that is missing, and Chainfire could be the guy that understands what is that thing missing.
I am not even asking if you have checked that the root is indeed working (with a root-checker or similar)
The alternative is to write directly to Samsung (mentioning your original warranty card and so on) and ask for a region-unlock code - I believe 2-3 users have reported success on that (after 2-4 weeks usually).
xclub_101 said:
I am probably missing something - the roaming is not activated on the SIM or does not work on the phone? (or in other words - does the SIM work in another phone?)
If the SIM can not roam it is of no help, and even if it can you might STILL see unpleasant surprises (reported by plenty of users around - having problems even after doing the 5 minutes thing).
Have you tried posting in the the RegionLockAway thread so that Chainfire could have a chance to see what is wrong? MJ3 is clearly listed there are working so there might be only something minor that is missing, and Chainfire could be the guy that understands what is that thing missing.
I am not even asking if you have checked that the root is indeed working (with a root-checker or similar)
The alternative is to write directly to Samsung (mentioning your original warranty card and so on) and ask for a region-unlock code - I believe 2-3 users have reported success on that (after 2-4 weeks usually).
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Could you clarify on how to write to Samsung?
I thought about writing on the thread, but Chainfire is very busy and seldomly answers, especially on that thread lately.
Region Lock
I have just bought a european N9005 with 4.3 with region lock in it. I am in india since india does not have N9005. I have decided to install 4.3 from Hong Kong on this phone as there is no region lock on Hong Kong N9005. will the region lock go away when i replace the european firmware with the Hong Kong Firmware
Thanks in Advance
vinodup said:
I have just bought a european N9005 with 4.3 with region lock in it. I am in india since india does not have N9005. I have decided to install 4.3 from Hong Kong on this phone as there is no region lock on Hong Kong N9005. will the region lock go away when i replace the european firmware with the Hong Kong Firmware
Thanks in Advance
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My best guess would be no. But you should take a look at this post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50818287&postcount=566
Also post the CSC, firmware and baseband - dial *#1234#.
vinodup said:
I have just bought a european N9005 with 4.3 with region lock in it. I am in india since india does not have N9005. I have decided to install 4.3 from Hong Kong on this phone as there is no region lock on Hong Kong N9005. will the region lock go away when i replace the european firmware with the Hong Kong Firmware
Thanks in Advance
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As long as I know Region lock is not controlled threw firmware, It might serial number or mac address.
jdomadia said:
As long as I know Region lock is not controlled threw firmware, It might serial number or mac address.
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it is not true else region lock away from chain fire would not work mate.
hope there is some other reason or it may work. i guess there is something related to modem and csc file.
vinodup said:
it is not true else region lock away from chain fire would not work mate.
hope there is some other reason or it may work. i guess there is something related to modem and csc file.
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Did you do what I told you to?
vinodup said:
it is not true else region lock away from chain fire would not work mate.
hope there is some other reason or it may work. i guess there is something related to modem and csc file.
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Bro..I have phone from dubai, I flashed poland firmware, I am still using in dubai without any problem, in a sort time I m going to come mumbai, I will see its works or not.
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vinodup said:
I have just bought a european N9005 with 4.3 with region lock in it. I am in india since india does not have N9005. I have decided to install 4.3 from Hong Kong on this phone as there is no region lock on Hong Kong N9005. will the region lock go away when i replace the european firmware with the Hong Kong Firmware
Thanks in Advance
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Also carefull to flash hongkong firmware, they have diffrent type of firmware.
what if we install singapore firmware on the european firmware with android 4.3 will the modem file change unlock the region lock.
vinodup said:
what if we install singapore firmware on the european firmware with android 4.3 will the modem file change unlock the region lock.
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I did replaced my region locked ROMania with BTU UK (supposedly region free) and the phone was still region locked. Only after updating the modem to an earlier version (from MJ3 to MJ1) was I able to use the regionlock away tool.
If I m not mistaken using region lock away tool means knox 0x1
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jdomadia said:
If I m not mistaken using region lock away tool means knox 0x1
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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You are wrong, I am the living proof of that.
The knox is tripped usually when rooting.
lion_sta said:
You are wrong, I am the living proof of that.
The knox is tripped usually when rooting.
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Dear All, the question is very simple.
1. Does the region lock go away if a European region lock Firmware (unlocked cellular network N9005) is replaced with Singapore (no region lock) firmware.
2. Since MCC of sim is linked to CSC code which is also linked to the Product code which in turn links the modem software which embeds the black listed networks. we need clarity on it. if the Product code is the culprit then can we change the product code of European model to unlocked region product lets say singapore and then install the singapore firmware. will this remove the region lock.
3. Has any one tried the above two and got any answers. Developers please intervene.
Thanks in Advance..
vinodup said:
Dear All, the question is very simple.
1. Does the region lock go away if a European region lock Firmware (unlocked cellular network N9005) is replaced with Singapore (no region lock) firmware.
2. Since MCC of sim is linked to CSC code which is also linked to the Product code which in turn links the modem software which embeds the black listed networks. we need clarity on it. if the Product code is the culprit then can we change the product code of European model to unlocked region product lets say singapore and then install the singapore firmware. will this remove the region lock.
3. Has any one tried the above two and got any answers. Developers please intervene.
Thanks in Advance..
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1. If the firmware is equal, not less, and you are willing to take a small risk, but first do some research if this will not brick your phone, try it yourself. I would say no, but unless it is dangerous give it a try.
2. Too long for me, also too complex. Try it with the vets.
3. This is a thread started by me, so it is unlikely it has a great coverage. Try writing in some of the big threads or create a new one.
PS I will do anything I can to help, but all the info is in this post written also by me http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50818287&postcount=566
good day friends,
please advice that, how i can unlock SM-N900 Saudi Arabia. i brought it before 2 months.
and i update it manually to Kitkat 4.4.2, firmware downloaded from sammobile (it is for another country, i think India) .
i cannot go back to JB 4.3 also i tried and failed
i tried RegionLock Away and not done.
i purchased unlock key it is also not working.
now how i can unlock it. is it possible to use it in India ?
Model - SM-N900
Before it was MK1 (KSA)
Now....
AP - N900XXUDNA9
CP - N900DDUPDNA1
CSC - N9000DDDNA3
PLEASE HELP ME........
mahi198488 said:
good day friends,
please advice that, how i can unlock SM-N900 Saudi Arabia. i brought it before 2 months.
and i update it manually to Kitkat 4.4.2, firmware downloaded from sammobile (it is for another country, i think India) .
i cannot go back to JB 4.3 also i tried and failed
i tried RegionLock Away and not done.
i purchased unlock key it is also not working.
now how i can unlock it. is it possible to use it in India ?
Model - SM-N900
Before it was MK1 (KSA)
Now....
AP - N900XXUDNA9
CP - N900DDUPDNA1
CSC - N9000DDDNA3
PLEASE HELP ME........
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r u sure its locked? if u r usinig in KSA with KSA sim card may its already unlocked.
jdomadia said:
r u sure its locked? if u r usinig in KSA with KSA sim card may its already unlocked.
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yes it is locked
i tried my Indian Sim. it is asking simlock/network code
i tried by using Unlockunit.com for unlock code. still it is locked
at last i tried custom ROM also it was also not helped and again i flash stock ROM.
mahi198488 said:
yes it is locked
i tried my Indian Sim. it is asking simlock/network code
i tried by using Unlockunit.com for unlock code. still it is locked
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Your phone u bought from operator or from normal retail shop? I think sim lock & region lock is different, may someone correct me if i m wrong.
jdomadia said:
Your phone u bought from operator or from normal retail shop? I think sim lock & region lock is different, may someone correct me if i m wrong.
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i bought it from retail shop. and i am using Mobily sim.
but in the cover there was one sticker saying some countries names (KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan etc...)
i read some forms like that "activating with original carrier will remove the Lock" but it is not happened here.
mahi198488 said:
i bought it from retail shop. and i am using Mobily sim.
but in the cover there was one sticker saying some countries names (KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan etc...)
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Do one thing if u have any friend's sim from UAE, Jordan etc. try with it if its still shows lock means its sim lock, also try any other operator of KSA to find out more...
jdomadia said:
Do one thing if u have any friend's sim from UAE, Jordan etc. try with it if its still shows lock means its sim lock, also try any other operator of KSA to find out more...
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ok i will try it and post reply here
thanks for your help bro.
jdomadia said:
Do one thing if u have any friend's sim from UAE, Jordan etc. try with it if its still shows lock means its sim lock, also try any other operator of KSA to find out more...
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i tried a sudan sim it is working fine. but my indian sim still not working
jdomadia said:
Do one thing if u have any friend's sim from UAE, Jordan etc. try with it if its still shows lock means its sim lock, also try any other operator of KSA to find out more...
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thanks for your support friend,
thanks to XDA....
my phone is working with indian sim now......... no need to do big things and don't spend any money for this......
i just call 10 mnts from my phone using saudi sim...... its automatically unlocked...... and working fine now.........
thanks for reading this....
dear admins please close this thread..........
mahi198488 said:
thanks for your support friend,
thanks to XDA....
my phone is working with indian sim now......... no need to do big things and don't spend any money for this......
i just call 10 mnts from my phone using saudi sim...... its automatically unlocked...... and working fine now.........
thanks for reading this....
dear admins please close this thread..........
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Hi, I need your help.
Could you install this app Phone INFO ★Samsung★, go to the Menu and select [Note 3] Fake Detector, and see what is the Diag Code?
Thanks for your time.
0000
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mahi198488 said:
0000
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks a lot.
I've searched the forums and no one seems to have an exact FIX for my issue. So I have a Galaxy Note 3 N9005 32GB black version, the phone works well in 3G, never had an issue with it but now my network provider recently upgraded their plan and offers 4G internet but my phone doesn't want to connect. The provider offers 4G through BAND 1 2100MHz and Note 3 N9005 does have that band but it doesn't want to connect. It only works on 3G and when I enable Mobile Data it says H+! Not once has it connected to 4G!
I wanna mention that my friend has the exact same N9005 phone and his phone works on 4G all the time. Both of us have the same contract with the same network provider!
The only difference between our phones is the CSC region, we have different CSC. MY SIM card works in 4G on his Note 3 and his sim card doesn't work on 4G on my phone. (we exchanged the SIM cards for testing). So the problem is from my phone not from the SIM card. My phone is also original, its not a Chinese clone! Its confirmed with "Samsung Phone Info" app from Play Store.
Here's a few things I already did that some of you may be inclined to recommend to me:
1 - My APN is correctly set
2 - I am on official stock Android Lollipop 5.0 latest version and the phone is not rooted
3 - I already did a factory reset + wipe cache partition
4 - I saw others suggesting that people may not be in the range of a 4G tower! Not the case! Like I said, I switched the SIM cards with my friend on a public bench, out in the open, not even behind walls. Of course and his phone connects to 4G with his SIM card and also with MY SIM card while my phone doesn't connect to 4G with neither of these SIM cards.
5 - In Mobile Networks > Network Mode, my phone is of course already set on 4G/3G/2G (auto connect) and by the way, my friend's Note 3 says LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) instead of 4G/3G/2G with the same language set on both phones. Why?? I know its the same thing and I know 4G stands for LTE and 3G for WCDMA but why does it appear differently on these phones?
6 - I already went to Service Mode via *#0011# and manually selected BAND 1 LTE, it says "no service" or "emergency calls only" if I do that so I switched back to "Automatic"
So what the heck is going on? This phone is giving me headaches! I'm close to smashing my phone! After this I sweared to my self this is the last Samsung phone I ever buy. Probably I will be switching to Asus or Lenovo in the future. Or any other phone that does NOT have this CSC BS! This CSC thing is a complete rip-off!
Im thinking that the problem could be my CSC perhaps?? My friend's Note 3 N9005 has a COA CSC (Cosmote Romania) and I have a XEF CSC (Unbranded France). Both phones are factory unlocked and work in all networks. They are not branded by any phone maker! His COA CSC is unbranded. Yes it belongs to a phone retailer but that retailer doesn't brand their phones, no bloatware, no SIM lock. If you buy a phone from Cosmote (with COA CSC) it works in all networks, unlike Vodafone or Orange who lock their phones and brand them.
What should I do? Should I attempt to change my CSC? If so, how? My phone warranty has expired a long time ago, so I shouldn't care that much about triggering Knox though not triggering it would be preferred.
Which path should I pursue? Should I simply use ODIN and flash a STOCK COA CSC (Cosmote Romania) or STOCK ROM CSC (Unbranded Romania) from SamMobile.com with the latest version of Lollipop? Would this trigger Knox? Will it affect my all networks unlocked status? I mean, I won't have to unlock it after that, right???
OR should I ROOT my phone, change CSC, then UNROOT? If so do you know of any method to root Lollipop 5.0 without triggering Knox?
What do you guys think? Whats the problem with my phone? Why doesn't it work on 4G? Because of CSC? Or is it something else?
Thanks!
The best way to confirm the model # would be to boot into Odin mode and look there.
audit13 said:
The best way to confirm the model # would be to boot into Odin mode and look there.
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What do you mean? Can you be more specific? I already told you my model number, its N9005!! Do you want a screenshot?
Dear OP, have you tried the other Samsung secret code? *#2263# then program it to accept LTE only.
That's the only foolproof way to get the Note to connect to LTE. In my country I only get 2-3 of the 5 LTE bars, so the Note wouldn't automatically connect to LTE or immediately stoop down to 3G through the settings. That specific secret code and setting is LITERALLY THE ONLY WAY TO GET MY NOTE 3 TO CONNECT TO LTE IN MY EXPERIENCE.
If that still doesn't get your phone to run LTE, either your carrier is whack or your phone is, and no amount of Cyanogenmod can fix it because your hardware modem inside the phone might be whack and you can't really do anything if that's the case...
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using XDA Labs
Odeira.Oloap said:
Dear OP, have you tried the other Samsung secret code? *#2263# then program it to accept LTE only.
That's the only foolproof way to get the Note to connect to LTE. In my country I only get 2-3 of the 5 LTE bars, so the Note wouldn't automatically connect to LTE or immediately stoop down to 3G through the settings. That specific secret code and setting is LITERALLY THE ONLY WAY TO GET MY NOTE 3 TO CONNECT TO LTE IN MY EXPERIENCE.
If that still doesn't get your phone to run LTE, either your carrier is whack or your phone is, and no amount of Cyanogenmod can fix it because your hardware modem inside the phone might be whack and you can't really do anything if that's the case...
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using XDA Labs
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I have already explained that there is nothing wrong with my carrier because I switched my SIM card with my friend's phone who has exactly the same N9005 model and it perfectly works on 4G on his phone. The only difference I could find in our phones is the CSC.
As for the other suggestion you sent me, I already said that I've been to SERVICE MODE. The code you've given me does nothing on my phone but as I can see from your screenshots, it gets you to SERVICE MODE. I've already been there through *#0011# switched to LTE/GSM only or LTE/WCMA only and I've explained that it still doesn't do anything.
Can someone please answer me this? Would it help if I change the CSC? Could this be the problem I'm having???
It may help if your CSC is changed it can do no harm .
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It may help if your CSC is changed it can do no harm .
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Ok, thanks! So how do I do this?
My phone warranty has expired a long time ago, so I shouldn't care that much about triggering Knox though NOT triggering it would be preferred.
As far as I know there are 2 methods to change the CSC. So how should I do it?
Should I simply use ODIN and flash a STOCK COA CSC (Cosmote Romania) or STOCK ROM CSC (Unbranded Romania) from SamMobile.com with the latest version of Lollipop? Would this trigger Knox? Will it affect my all networks unlocked status? I mean, I won't have to unlock it after that, right???
OR should I ROOT my phone, change CSC, then UNROOT? If so do you know of any method to root Lollipop 5.0 without triggering Knox?
Thanks
Booting into download mode will confirm the model #. Looking under the ROM's settings is not guaranteed to display the proper model #.
Both phones are running the same ROM, bootloader, and modem?
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Booting into download mode will confirm the model #. Looking under the ROM's settings is not guaranteed to display the proper model #.
Both phones are running the same ROM, bootloader, and modem?
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Yes confirmed, same model, same baseband, same everything. The only thing different is the CSC. So whats next?
Did you try changing the csc by dialling *#272*enter IMEI#? Not sure if this method will work for your model of note 3.
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Did you try changing the csc by dialling *#272*enter IMEI#? Not sure if this method will work for your model of note 3.
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No I haven't I'm trying now. Wow if this works Im gonna buy you a beer!
It doesn't work! just my luck! I entered this code: *#272*IMEI-number# and pressed call button, it says "Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
I just tried it on my Note 2 and S4 and it works. Maybe the phone is not running a multi-csc stock ROM?
I don't have a note 3 to try.
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I just tried it on my Note 2 and S4 and it works. Maybe the phone is not running a multi-csc stock ROM?
I don't have a note 3 to try.
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Perhaps the code you gave me only works on older version of Android such as KitKat or whatever you have on Note 2... anyway Im using Samsung Phone Info app from Play Store and my CSC is XEF and under Available CSC Codes there is a bunch of CSC codes. Here I've made a sccreenshot:
From as far as I know there are only 2 ways to change the CSC: root or flash a different stock ROM
Yes, the note 2 has kit kat but the s4 is running stock lollipop.
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Yes, the note 2 has kit kat but the s4 is running stock lollipop.
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Well unfortunately the code doesn't work on my phone. Anyway if you know for a fact, could you tell me this? Is it safe to reflash another STOCK rom from sammobile? Will it affect my phone in any way?
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Yes, it is safe to flash stock ROMs from sammobile.com.
I just flashed a local stock ROM and guess what, when I go to Phone Info app it still shows the same CSC! I still have XEF CSC, how can this be? Why hasn't the CSC change?
After flashing the stock rom, did you try the csc code I mentioned? Same thing happens when I flash a Rogers carrier rom over a Telus carrier rom. Once I select telus as the carrier from the csc menu, the Rogers app will disappear and the Telus app appears.
Ok after further researching I found a lot of interesting stuff so I'm gonna write it all down for other people who may need it in the future.
1 - If you have a multi-CSC phone and you flash a different CSC but which is in your "Available CSC" list but which you cannot choose or change without root, your CSC will NOT change. For example: I have flashed ROM CSC (Open Romania) on my XEF CSC (Open France) and guess what after the flash was successful and all, the CSC didn't change! It was still on XEF because ROM was in my "available list".
2 - If you try to flash a different CSC which is NOT in your list, then Odin will FAIL and softly brick your phone. For example: I got my phone bricked, trying to flash 2 CSCs which are not in my "available list": COA (Cosmote Romania) and DBT (Open Germany). In order to fix this issue all you have to do is to reflash YOUR OWN CSC, in my case it was XEF. Or you can even flash one of those CSC which are "available" or compatible so to say, such as "ROM" for example.
This is the firmware I currently have on my phone:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/61565/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005OXXGBOJ2_XEF/
These are the two firmwares I tried to flash on my phone, hoping to replace XEF with:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/63441/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005COAGBOK1_COA/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/61464/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005DBTGBOI1_DBT/
BOTH FAILED in Odin!
There are ONLY 2 ways to change the CSC on newer Samsung phones. Most guides online are based on KitKat 4.4 or older guides but for 5.0 Lollipop or even NEWER there are ONLY 2 ways to change your CSC:
1 - Root your phone and change the CSC. There are plenty of guides on how to do that online.
2 - You can avoid rooting your phone and use Odin instead, BUT accompanied by your stock firmware, you will also have to find and use a PIT file because Samsung as of 5.0 Lollipop uses different partitions for all the different regions. HOWEVER messing with PIT files is super risky and it can permanently brick your phone so its just better to root your phone instead! Dont waste your time trying to flash different regions/csc which is not in your available csc list, it won't work!
What can I say? Samsung is trying hard to block their users from changing their CSC... Why? They prefer their users buy new phones. Its pure greed yes but its what it is... For me, this was the last Samsung phone I ever buy. Im truly disappointed.