Hi, I have a samsung s4 9505. as it's a spare I decided to play arOundle with the firmware so I installed the latest stock one. Its now locked to EE. Is there any firmware / Rom that I can install without it being tied to ee. If so , where can I download it from. Do any of you guys have one. I am uk based. I have tried the unlock method that I found on the net. By keying in *#0011# but I can't get the service menu up to change it. I had a insurance claim on my other phone and that give you the choice to use whoever you want. Is there a way of cloning that one and putting it onto my s4. There both S4 9505.
Thanks
You need to downgrade your modem or possibly the entire ROM to an Android 4.2.2 version before the service mode exploit or RegionLock Away will work. Once you do that and unlock the S4, download this ROM and install it. Then you should be good to go.
Thank you for the reply, can you link me to the downgrade the rom to andriod 4.4.2 , I'm not that techy so please be gentle . Lol
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You need to downgrade the rom to andriod or possibly the entire ROM to an Android 4.2.2 version before the service mode exploit or RegionLock Away . Then you should be good to go.
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paulrob2808 said:
Thank you for the reply, can you link me to the downgrade the rom to andriod 4.4.2 , I'm not that techy so please be gentle . Lol
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I tell ya my opinion. The best you can do is unlock your device by IMEI buying a simple code coz downgrading is always one big risk.
I have tried 2 online unlocking company's but both said they can't generate the code.
Joku1981 said:
I tell ya my opinion. The best you can do is unlock your device by IMEI buying a simple code coz downgrading is always one big risk.
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paulrob2808 said:
I have tried 2 online unlocking company's but both said they can't generate the code.
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Take a look: HERE and the website is this one: HERE. Good luck my friend :highfive:
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I just had my phone to a shop to get it unlocked but they were unable to unlock it has anyone else tried to unlock theres or are there certing builds that cant be unlocked.mine is on orange uk at the moment
Can't you just unlock it with gfree?
You should be able to unlock the phone yourself using the guides posted here on xda forums. Theres a few so just pick one which you can understand and go for it.
What's your HTC firmware? If your >2.36 then your stuck. No methods are successful.
andyharney said:
What's your HTC firmware? If your >2.36 then your stuck. No methods are successful.
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how do I find what my firmware is.I cant see firmware under settings any where
thought I would clarify my phone is standard software its not rooted
hunterzz said:
how do I find what my firmware is.I cant see firmware under settings any where
thought I would clarify my phone is standard software its not rooted
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Menu > Settings >About Phone
ghostofcain said:
Menu > Settings >About Phone
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yes thats where I looked but it says nothing about firmware
under the option for software info it says firmware,baseband ect but when you enter that menu it has no mention of firmware just has
android version
baseband version
kernel ver
build no.
software no.
browser ver.
is one of those the firmware
hunterzz said:
yes thats where I looked but it says nothing about firmware
under the option for software info it says firmware,baseband ect but when you enter that menu it has no mention of firmware just has
android version
baseband version
kernel ver
build no.
software no.
browser ver.
is one of those the firmware
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Yeah post all the details above and we'll get you going
Is it a prepaid phone or ya got it on plan? I'm sure if it's on plan you can unlock it free yourself. I unlocked mine last night. Just follow the instruction on your mobile carriers website.
Cheers
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I was one of the lucky ones who was able to use this simple video tutorial.
Its on a PAYG plan on orange
android version
Take some time to read through these forums. Also look at phandroid. Both are great communities to help you unlock the potential of the DHD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Completely explains how to unlock, well at least it did for me (T-Mobile UK) you have to strictly follow the requirements needed though, otherwise you will damage your phone.
(sorry if any of this has already been posted, and thanks to 'jkoljo' for the guide)
Dude, did you try the tool that you maybe used to root it? Try the sim unlock option on there too. Worked for me. Orange uk. Try root tools search for site.
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android version-2.2.1
baseband version-12.28g.60.140fu_26.05.27-m3
kernel ver-2.6.32.21-g46445e7
build no.1.84.61.2
software no.-1.84.61.2
browser ver.3.1
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That means you need to downgrade to 1.32 before you can do anything.
Check out the downgrade thread in the Dev Section.
spikey68 said:
Dude, did you try the tool that you maybe used to root it? Try the sim unlock option on there too. Worked for me. Orange uk. Try root tools search for site.
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its not rooted so no.
I dont know what rooted is thats why I took it to a shop to get unocked so I'm guessing no one knows the anwser
to unlock ur Simlock u will have to root ur phone to gain write access to patch / alter the file and have gone through the downgrade process to 1.32 FW. A shop prolly wont do that process for you as they tend to do the exact opposite and flash a non rooted Rom.
thanks, im new to this so this has really helped me.
mapester said:
to unlock ur Simlock u will have to root ur phone to gain write access to patch / alter the file and have gone through the downgrade process to 1.32 FW. A shop prolly wont do that process for you as they tend to do the exact opposite and flash a non rooted Rom.
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I have had other phones unlocked by shops and they were not rooted so how do shops unlock them
hi every one
firstly id like to say im really dissapointed with the support ive recieved thus far regarding this knox issue.
having searched every rooting for s4 thread i found nothing, i couldnt even post in chainfires own thread to ask for assistance.
so maybe a mod or an advance samsung user can help me by refering me to a knox rooting thread or guide on how i can make this phone worth the money i paid.
i got hold of the s4 gt-i9505 cheap £100 locked to o2 uk, but its riddled with this knox security stuff thats blocking odin from flashing auto root.
and i couldnt even use the *#0011# sim unlock method because of this ridiculous stuff samsung is using now. (definately my last ever samsun device)
sorry for ranting so much but without root this phones going in the bin.
thanks to all and everyone who helps me with this issue
note: i dont need warranty on this phonebe cause its just going to be used for developing pokemon games similar to rpg maker fan games with content updates
Unlock your phone by IMEI and your problems will be solved :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Unlock your phone by IMEI and your problems will be solved :highfive:
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unlocking the phone isnt the big issue my friend, rooting the device is, as i want to use a clean deodexed rom with root
FatBoyNate said:
unlocking the phone isnt the big issue my friend, rooting the device is, as i want to use a clean deodexed rom with root
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I answered u :highfive:.
Joku1981 said:
I answered u :highfive:.
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unlocking is not the same as rooting a 4.4.2 gt i9505 that has a knox kerne:good:l
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unlocking is not the same as rooting a 4.4.2 gt i9505 that has a knox kerne:good:l
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Sim lock isnt the same of Region lock. Dont mix things and learn something about. If ur phone is only sim locked, can be unlocked by IMEI. If is region locked, NO.
Wow
Joku1981 said:
Sim lock isnt the same of Region lock. Dont mix things and learn something about. If ur phone is only sim locked, can be unlocked by IMEI. If is region locked, NO.
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wow dude not to be rude but you are clearly a NOOB i dont care about sim lock or region lock, do you know what knox security is on samsung devices? if not then i suggest you learn, because it is stopping every one from rooting and flashing custom roms and recovery.
i have a suspicion you don't speak english well, and are misinterpreting what im saying.
let me rephrase my question...
how do i root my samsung galaxy s4 gt-i9505 with samsungs android stock rom ver. 4.4.2 with knox security bootloader
solved it ROOTED with bootloaders flags untouched
FatBoyNate said:
solved it ROOTED with bootloaders flags untouched
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Please do tell how you did it!
I'm having the same issue as well, and searched everywhere for an answer...
Hi. I have a root S4 with TWRP recovery and ROM CyanogenMod Snapshot M9. Originally Vodafone now being rooted, should be SimUnlock, but other sim not work. What is going on, someone can help me ?. Thank you.
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Hi. I have a root S4 with TWRP recovery and ROM CyanogenMod Snapshot M9. Originally Vodafone now being rooted, should be SimUnlock, but other sim not work. What is going on, someone can help me ?. Thank you.
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Hi mate ,
Root has nothing to do with SIM unlock , to sim unlock you need a code, in the old days used to be possible to do it without the code, see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
Not possible anymore , as far as i know , there ara apps that in some model can do it , but you have to pay
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock&hl=en
It does not work in all models ...and more important firmware versions
Hi. It does not work in any way.
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Hi. It does not work in any way.
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Hi ,
You need to buy and unlocking code or take to a local service shop to unlock.......no other way ( yet)
Hi. Wow, that bad news. That other way, which is ?.
Juako said:
Hi. Wow, that bad news. That other way, which is ?.
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No other way yet .......in the future who knows
Thank you.
Hello! Is there any free method to sim unlock my brand new s4 or can somebody recommend a 100% working (and cheap ofc) sim unlocking service?
I dont care about my knox status as i'll use miui later.
Thanks in advance!
haxipeter said:
Hello! Is there any free method to sim unlock my brand new s4 or can somebody recommend a 100% working (and cheap ofc) sim unlocking service?
I dont care about my knox status as i'll use miui later.
Thanks in advance!
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You can find a lot of offers by Internet for unlock your device. One of them -> HERE
Hi,
just wanted to ask if there isn't any possibility to remove the simlock without purchasing a unlock code? I tried to use RegionAway from Chainfire and it didnt worked. Would be nice if you could help me.
Thanks
If your variant of the S4 wasn't available in mid-2013, you have to ask your carrier for an unlock code, or you have to buy one. This is because the later variants, such as the I9506 and I9515, do not have a ROM sufficiently dated to be able to do the task.
Joku1981 said:
You can find a lot of offers by Internet for unlock your device. One of them -> HERE
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That website is down I think, is it safe tho
dorian2kx said:
That website is down I think, is it safe tho
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That website isn't down and works perfectly.
Well it's not exactly down but when trying to get the price and details on next page I get unavailable etc
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Well it's not exactly down but when trying to get the price and details on next page I get unavailable etc
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You're right. Try this ONE.
OK thanks will try
Hi been offered a Samsung S4 but its on Three (uk) can they be unlock yet as I,m on orange (uk)
thanks
sealover1 said:
Hi been offered a Samsung S4 but its on Three (uk) can they be unlock yet as I,m on orange (uk)
thanks
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Yes, you should be able to unlock the phone to be used on other carriers.
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Yes, you should be able to unlock the phone to be used on other carriers.
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have got the phone now
cant seem to unlock it though I tried the *#0011# way but that never worked so have now rooted it but not sure what to do with the root as I lost the page I was reading from lol
can anyone help please have rooted with Odin3-v3.07
sealover1 said:
have got the phone now
cant seem to unlock it though I tried the *#0011# way but that never worked so have now rooted it but not sure what to do with the root as I lost the page I was reading from lol
can anyone help please have rooted with Odin3-v3.07
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Oh, you want to unlock it yourself. That I don't know how. But I know you can buy an unlock code.
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Oh, you want to unlock it yourself. That I don't know how. But I know you can buy an unlock code.
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yeah well they said they could unlock it in the shop for £20 but really skint at moment and just trying to save a few quid if a shop can do it there must be a way
1. Downgrade the modem (at minimum) or ROM (at maximum) to Android 4.2.2 using Odin.
2. Root.
3. Install and run RegionLock Away.
4. Restore the original modem or ROM using Odin.
5. Insert your SIM.
If not immediately prompted to enter an unlock code, you were successful. Otherwise, you'll have to pony up cash for an unlock code.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
1. Downgrade the modem (at minimum) or ROM (at maximum) to Android 4.2.2 using Odin.
2. Root.
3. Install and run RegionLock Away.
4. Restore the original modem or ROM using Odin.
5. Insert your SIM.
If not immediately prompted to enter an unlock code, you were successful. Otherwise, you'll have to pony up cash for an unlock code.
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thanks how do I downgrade the modem ?? also once rooted can it be put back to its normal state as my updates wont work now (thanks guys)
RegionLock Away is that in the apps store yes??
Look in S4 General for a thread with links to the modems. After getting your modem, look in the Towelroot thread on S4 General. Use the instructions there to downgrade the modem. If desired, use Towelroot to root. RegionLock Away is found on XDA. Search for it. Once done with the app, restore your original modem.
how do I restore your original modem done a search and nothing came up
sealover1 said:
how do I restore your original modem done a search and nothing came up
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Flash it with Odin