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Unlocking a desire hd

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.

hunterzz said:
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

[Q] How to Sim-unlock AT&T SGS4 on UCUAMF3 firmware

I want to sim-unlock my at&t sgs4. please help! i asked at&t for unlock codes, it too didnt work!
i tried all the methods posted here on xda developers.. can anyone please help!

wtj16 said:
I want to sim-unlock my at&t sgs4. please help! i asked at&t for unlock codes, it too didnt work!
i tried all the methods posted here on xda developers.. can anyone please help!
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I too experienced problems unlocking my I337M device (not AT&T, it's the Canadian version, hence the "M" in device model). After trying the keypad menu method and failing, I tried sending my IMEI number into a website to generate a key, but apparently the Samsung servers were experiencing a global delay and they refunded me after two days. (This delay was confirmed from multiple sources.) I then tried a tethered method using an application offered by an unlocking website. It cost $15 (compare at $35 for the IMEI method) and it worked instantly! This was after two days' worth of trying other methods. I won't give you the exact link, but if you google "fastgsm", it should come up. Make sure it's the tethered method. Good luck.

thanx!
Te3k said:
I too experienced problems unlocking my I337M device (not AT&T, it's the Canadian version, hence the "M" in device model). After trying the keypad menu method and failing, I tried sending my IMEI number into a website to generate a key, but apparently the Samsung servers were experiencing a global delay and they refunded me after two days. (This delay was confirmed from multiple sources.) I then tried a tethered method using an application offered by an unlocking website. It cost $15 (compare at $35 for the IMEI method) and it worked instantly! This was after two days' worth of trying other methods. I won't give you the exact link, but if you google "fastgsm", it should come up. Make sure it's the tethered method. Good luck.
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Thanx. I will try this method and get back to you. Hope it works!

Te3k said:
I too experienced problems unlocking my I337M device (not AT&T, it's the Canadian version, hence the "M" in device model). After trying the keypad menu method and failing, I tried sending my IMEI number into a website to generate a key, but apparently the Samsung servers were experiencing a global delay and they refunded me after two days. (This delay was confirmed from multiple sources.) I then tried a tethered method using an application offered by an unlocking website. It cost $15 (compare at $35 for the IMEI method) and it worked instantly! This was after two days' worth of trying other methods. I won't give you the exact link, but if you google "fastgsm", it should come up. Make sure it's the tethered method. Good luck.
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The FASTGSM website says:- Warning
Check your phone’s software version by going to Settings > About device. If Baseband version ends with MI1 or later (e.g. MJ1), your phone is not supported for USB unlocking. Use a different unlock method or downgrade your phone’s firmware.
And iam on mf3. So i think it should work!( f comes before i)

I used the FastGSM tethered method, and it worked on my MF3 stock rooted rom. Granted, I do not have MF3 bootloaders, but it otherwise seemed to work. The instructions included inside the program have you dial *#0808#, but other instructions (like the ones on their website) have to go and install a bunch of crap to your phone and dial some other number, but I found the *#0808# will get you straight to the options you need to switch your phone over to DM mode. Also don't forget to switch it back to MTP + ADB (or MTP-only if you don't want ADB debugging on).
EDIT: also make sure you have a completely unfiltered network connection. I tried it on my work's "guest" wireless that has far fewer restrictions, but it blocks something within FastGSM's app that reaches out to their servers right before performing the unlock. It's a safety to avoid them handing out a bunch of free unlocks.
Also! I forgot that I didn't have a 100% success. It didn't unlock the phone by itself, but it did at least provide me the network unlock code. I manually entered this on my phone and it worked the first time. Don't try entering the code multiple times if it doesn't work the first time! Save a copy of the log it makes, but don't post it here (includes IMEI).

wtj16 said:
The FASTGSM website says:- Warning
Check your phone’s software version by going to Settings > About device. If Baseband version ends with MI1 or later (e.g. MJ1), your phone is not supported for USB unlocking. Use a different unlock method or downgrade your phone’s firmware.
And iam on mf3. So i think it should work!( f comes before i)
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did fastgsm work for you? as i am on UCUAMF3 via OTA update and i am trying to do it but i get an error "Establishing communication with phone....{Fail}
i am not rooted but can root if neccessary?
i have installed samsung usb drivers from the samsung official website but have never installed Kies.
Please Help

hemsmaverick said:
did fastgsm work for you? as i am on UCUAMF3 via OTA update and i am trying to do it but i get an error "Establishing communication with phone....{Fail}
i am not rooted but can root if neccessary?
i have installed samsung usb drivers from the samsung official website but have never installed Kies.
Please Help
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I have tried using their usb method and it didnt work and they give me full refund.
I tried free method many many many times with original firmware and the lastest and it failed everytime. I even got the unlock code from att and it also didnt work. I was able to get my phone replaced because of the unlock code didnt unlock the phone. They gave me hard time but i was able to get replacement.
The replacement had the latest firmware, so i didnt try the free method or usb unlock, i just got the code from att and it worked. The free unlock method def. does something that prevents the phone from being unlocked.

PopcornKiller said:
I have tried using their usb method and it didnt work and they give me full refund.
I tried free method many many many times with original firmware and the lastest and it failed everytime. I even got the unlock code from att and it also didnt work. I was able to get my phone replaced because of the unlock code didnt unlock the phone. They gave me hard time but i was able to get replacement.
The replacement had the latest firmware, so i didnt try the free method or usb unlock, i just got the code from att and it worked. The free unlock method def. does something that prevents the phone from being unlocked.
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I have a Same Problem by G4 has 4.2.2 UCUAMF3 Stock Rom. I can't root it via Odin or Change to I337UCUAMDB or I337UCUAMDL version, what's wrong with Stock and Can I change to other ones to unlock it, I bought unlock code and it said successfully unlocked. but does not work

paata01 said:
I have a Same Problem by G4 has 4.2.2 UCUAMF3 Stock Rom. I can't root it via Odin or Change to I337UCUAMDB or I337UCUAMDL version, what's wrong with Stock and Can I change to other ones to unlock it, I bought unlock code and it said successfully unlocked. but does not work
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From what I've seen on xda it appears that if you have mf3 firmware the sim unlock does not work. It's just an observation and I may be wrong.

jd1639 said:
From what I've seen on xda it appears that if you have mf3 firmware the sim unlock does not work. It's just an observation and I may be wrong.
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I will try FASTGSM USB method now and report results

I couldn't make fastgsm usb method work. I wonder if it works for you.
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nsical said:
I couldn't make fastgsm usb method work. I wonder if it works for you.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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I tried it 15 minutes ago, it doesn't work. Failed while attempting to connect. Some security is blocking everything, no downgrade, no unlock. Idk what to do

I just did the chat with international care and they gave me the code. The code worked when I inserted the T-Mobile sim card

xisruno said:
I just did the chat with international care and they gave me the code. The code worked when I inserted the T-Mobile sim card
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Can you please, give me contact information, I want to try it. How much is unlock code? u have MF3 right?

paata01 said:
Can you please, give me contact information, I want to try it. How much is unlock code? u have MF3 right?
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Use the chat option to the lower right of the screen
http://www.att.com/esupport/travelAndIntl.jsp?cv=820
I am on MF3 and they did not charge me anything

This is exactly how I have unlocked all of my devices on AT&T. I just chat with international support, tell them I am going out of country and would like to use my phone there. They ask for the IMEI and within a minute give me an unlock code. Never had anyone say no, and never had issues. Unlocked S2, S3, S4, Atrix. All phones except S3 purchased on contract and still no problems.
Idk why anyone would pay $35 for something that is so easy and free and the unlock code is guaranteed to work.

geoldr said:
This is exactly how I have unlocked all of my devices on AT&T. I just chat with international support, tell them I am going out of country and would like to use my phone there. They ask for the IMEI and within a minute give me an unlock code. Never had anyone say no, and never had issues. Unlocked S2, S3, S4, Atrix. All phones except S3 purchased on contract and still no problems.
Idk why anyone would pay $35 for something that is so easy and free and the unlock code is guaranteed to work.
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Thanks I will try to do so, problem is my device is blacklisted. will I still be able to unlock it? I bought it from craigslist and seller blacklisted it after a week.

geoldr said:
This is exactly how I have unlocked all of my devices on AT&T. I just chat with international support, tell them I am going out of country and would like to use my phone there. They ask for the IMEI and within a minute give me an unlock code. Never had anyone say no, and never had issues. Unlocked S2, S3, S4, Atrix. All phones except S3 purchased on contract and still no problems.
Idk why anyone would pay $35 for something that is so easy and free and the unlock code is guaranteed to work.
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Thanks, AT&T international care gave me unlock code which was the same I got from http://myunlockedphone.com/, but unfortunately I can't unlock it yet, I tried free unlock and may damaged something, how Can I restore everything to default including Service mode menu.

paata01 said:
Thanks, AT&T international care gave me unlock code which was the same I got from http://myunlockedphone.com/, but unfortunately I can't unlock it yet, I tried free unlock and may damaged something, how Can I restore everything to default including Service mode menu.
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I had the same exact issue, I called AT&T and had them replacement my phone under warranty.

PopcornKiller said:
I had the same exact issue, I called AT&T and had them replacement my phone under warranty.
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Yes I managed to unlock it, it turned out seller blacklisted device, and I was trying to use Simple Mobile, AT&T and T Mobile (simplbo) share blacklist database

[Q] S4 MF3 Sim unlock??

I've for a AT&T S4 I337 with the MF3 update. I have already managed to root it. Is there any way to unlock the sim?? I have searched. Tried to get to the service menu and it does't let me do anything. Can I flash another rom or do something so I can unlock it.

NOplaymaker said:
I've for a AT&T S4 I337 with the MF3 update. I have already managed to root it. Is there any way to unlock the sim?? I have searched. Tried to get to the service menu and it does't let me do anything. Can I flash another rom or do something so I can unlock it.
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Seeing how you are on the MF3 currently there is no way to flash another rom or custom recovery, your best bet would be go through att to get the unlock code.

But it won't even let me get into the service menu. I tried the codes and process they say online and it does nothing. Can someone explain why it won't budge and how and when it will be fixed?
ronnie498 said:
Seeing how you are on the MF3 currently there is no way to flash another rom or custom recovery, your best bet would be go through att to get the unlock code.
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The service menu unlock was disabled in MF3. You have to get an unlock code from your carrier or another service.
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DeadlySin9 said:
The service menu unlock was disabled in MF3. You have to get an unlock code from your carrier or another service.
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Theres not even a place to enter an unlock code. I cut my Straight talk sim with the proper tool and inserted it and it didn't even recognize it. Still says "no sim inserted." Going to try to buy a ATT straight talk sim from the Straight talk website next.

Unlock Code AT&T, they have no idea
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The service menu unlock was disabled in MF3. You have to get an unlock code from your carrier or another service.
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I ported my # over from AT&T today to Straight Talk. At first it didn't like the new sim card, but after my # was ported and a few reboots the message didn't come up anymore. I now have phone & data service running on it, even though I was still under contract for a previous device (S3). I called AT&T and after a lengthy call, they said I didn't need an unlock code if I was getting service OK from Straight Talk. My old APN info is still there for them along with the one I created for 'ST'. I have no way of deleting the old APN, and who knows where, or if I'll get updates from. My only other option was to get the Google Edition S4, but I payed full price for the one I got now. Hopefully the bootloader issue will get cracked before long and I can get this ATT crap off my phone for good.

Network lock
I want to share something, could get passed the first screens all the way down to the network lock menu, no sha off options.
Haven't seen any posts regarding this.
Pictures attached

NOplaymaker said:
I've for a AT&T S4 I337 with the MF3 update. I have already managed to root it. Is there any way to unlock the sim?? I have searched. Tried to get to the service menu and it does't let me do anything. Can I flash another rom or do something so I can unlock it.
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have you tried chainfires region lock away at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2470551
it worked for my s4 running MF3

tal27416 said:
have you tried chainfires region lock away at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2470551
it worked for my s4 running MF3
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i can confirm this works. I tried it on my s4 and my phone is now unlocked. thanks:victory:

tal27416 said:
have you tried chainfires region lock away at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2470551
it worked for my s4 running MF3
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Worked like a charm on my At&t Galaxy S4 on MF3 firmware just saved me $30 for an unlock code off Ebay Link is dead though heres the link i used...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551

final unlock ! done for me
there is a video on youtube called .. " Galaxy s4 MF3 unlock. "
i do have i337 ..
in the video it misses
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
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Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
Tested on: I337
finally, after doing 4 hours of hard research and almost brick my phone planning on using .pit for downgrade..

Does anyone know the default settings?
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malboro13 said:
there is a video on youtube called .. " Galaxy s4 MF3 unlock. "
i do have i337 ..
in the video it misses
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
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Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
Tested on: I337
finally, after doing 4 hours of hard research and almost brick my phone planning on using .pit for downgrade..
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Hey,
I did watch that video, but I am not sure how to get to that "Samsung Service Mode" Screen . Can you tell the steps please.
Thanks.

Ok, isnt that region lock thread just for Galaxy Note 3s? and on MF3, doesnt seem like the service menu will come up at all, so kinda curious too how people are making that work.

xuanphucn said:
i can confirm this works. I tried it on my s4 and my phone is now unlocked. thanks:victory:
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lylon said:
Worked like a charm on my At&t Galaxy S4 on MF3 firmware just saved me $30 for an unlock code off Ebay Link is dead though heres the link i used...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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Hey did you guys talking about region unlock or carrier unlock?
Can you please share steps you followed, it will be a great help.
Thanks.

It's been mentioned that region unlock has had a positive affect on the Sim unlock.
However Sim unlock and region unlock are totally different from one another.I used the free unlock method when I was MDL and only used the region unlock with MF3 .will I ever really know if the region unlock worked?probably never.
I am still Sim unlocked
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mild4u said:
Hey did you guys talking about region unlock or carrier unlock?
Can you please share steps you followed, it will be a great help.
Thanks.
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root ur phone and download the region unlock app on google play and done :fingers-crossed:

Again, the region lock claims for note 3... so if people say it works on S4.. why isnt it listed on the app? Would love some confirmation.

lylon said:
Worked like a charm on my At&t Galaxy S4 on MF3 firmware just saved me $30 for an unlock code off Ebay Link is dead though heres the link i used...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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:good::good::good: I tried this and working like a charm.. !!!! I tried Simple Mobile card...

Thanks xuanphucn....it work fine.
xuanphucn said:
root ur phone and download the region unlock app on google play and done :fingers-crossed:
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Mysticalses,
I was scared at first but thought to give it a try...
- Rooted the phone using a video on youtube: Root Your Samsung Galaxy S4 [ by OfficialSoftModder]
- RegionLockAway
Mysticales said:
Again, the region lock claims for note 3... so if people say it works on S4.. why isnt it listed on the app? Would love some confirmation.
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Ditto...checked with Simple Mobile card though not activated so wasn't able to test calls...but at least it didn't ask for a unlock code or anything and showed SimpleTalk voice mail notification....
mysocks said:
:good::good::good: I tried this and working like a charm.. !!!! I tried Simple Mobile card...
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Network Unlock i9505

Hey Guys,
I bought my Phone in the Philippines,
And im over in the UK for vacation and to visit home, but forgot that my Phone was locked to "Globe ph" which is one of the Philippines cell providers, im rooted, and on Lollipop right now (ACIP ROM), Im just wondering, does anyone know of any methods to network unlock my phone?
It seems most guide are for Android 4.2...Do i really need to downgrade? Or would it work if i downgraded, did the patch to unlock and then put android 5.0 back on?
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks

Hi I managed to unlock my phone from locked to O2 to unlocked using towel root with the RegionAway app from Chain fire.
My S4 was on 4.4.2
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dragon546 said:
Hi I managed to unlock my phone from locked to O2 to unlocked using towel root with the RegionAway app from Chain fire.
My S4 was on 4.4.2
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Thanks!,
Any idea if I flash 5.0 after the phone would still remain unlocked?

I have yet to flash 5.0 but I did flash BTU firmware over O2 firmware and the unlock remained.

Are we talking a region lock, or a SIM lock?
Removing a region lock can be done without a downgrade. Root, then install RegionLock Away and run it.
A SIM lock requires a downgrade because the exploits which permit the unlock methods to work were patched or removed in KitKat. Downgrade to 4.2.2, root, then install RegionLock Away and run it. Then install the KitKat ROM through Odin, twice as the WiFi and sound won't work properly after the first install. If you need more detail, just ask. I used this process to unlock my I9505.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Are we talking a region lock, or a SIM lock?
Removing a region lock can be done without a downgrade. Root, then install RegionLock Away and run it.
A SIM lock requires a downgrade because the exploits which permit the unlock methods to work were patched or removed in KitKat. Downgrade to 4.2.2, root, then install RegionLock Away and run it. Then install the KitKat ROM through Odin, twice as the WiFi and sound won't work properly after the first install. If you need more detail, just ask. I used this process to unlock my I9505.
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Hi I managed to unlock my Sim Strephon with Regionaway. Because it was locked before when I tested it in the shop. I was on 4.4.2 I did read your post about downgrade. But the downgrade failed for me on Odin.

That's really odd. RegionLock Away failed to unlock the SIM on 4.4.2 for me, but downgrading, rooting, and running RegionLock Away worked. What about my S4 is different from yours?

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
That's really odd. RegionLock Away failed to unlock the SIM on 4.4.2 for me, but downgrading, rooting, and running RegionLock Away worked. What about my S4 is different from yours?
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Mine was O2 handset UK Intl version.

Mine was from the UK as well, though I don't know the original carrier as when it was sold to me by the original owner on Swappa, it was already unlocked and had a Ukranian ROM on it. It's possible that the issues I had which prompted me to have to run RegionLock Away in the first place may have contributed to that software not unlocking the SIM, though it did remove the region locking as it was supposed to.
Regardless, we both have our phones unlocked, and hopefully the OP can get his unlocked, using either method.

Im going to downgrade my Android version, and then post the results,
I had a Network Lock...My Phone was locked to a Network carrier in the Philippines,
Thanks for the helpful replies guys

TaoNinja said:
Im going to downgrade my Android version, and then post the results,
I had a Network Lock...My Phone was locked to a Network carrier in the Philippines,
Thanks for the helpful replies guys
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i unlocked my S4 i9505 also on Globe Telecom by downloading the old modem.
-->http://d-h.st/9ok (I9505_DXUAME2_MODEM)
and followed one of these steps, i think i did the method 1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
Good luck ! :good: forgot which android version i was.
The one by chainfire didnt worked for me. maybe it works in your device.

If he has his SIM from his home carrier with him, then the Service Menu method should work. Otherwise, he'll have to use the RegionLock Away method. I generally recommend the RegionLock Away method anyway, simply because it avoids the need to access the Service Menu, but either method should work to get done what he needs done.

firmware help please

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: