Hello guys, i've just bought a UK Xperia Vodafone locked version.
I live in Greece, and i would like to unlock it so i can use the sim of my provider (Cosmote).
Is there any free way or i'll have to go to htccodes or pay here?
Bill
bill_viper said:
Hello guys, i've just bought a UK Xperia Vodafone locked version.
I live in Greece, and i would like to unlock it so i can use the sim of my provider (Cosmote).
Is there any free way or i'll have to go to htccodes or pay here?
Bill
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Did you buy it without a contract? They aren't usually locked from Vodafone UK? Mine isn't.
I'm not sure but maybe HardSPL unlocks?
alias_neo said:
Did you buy it without a contract? They aren't usually locked from Vodafone UK? Mine isn't.
I'm not sure but maybe HardSPL unlocks?
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no hardspl dose not unlock the phone
Hi my device was supplied by carphone warehouse uk and when i got it thought it to be sim unlocked only to find a European sim lock exists
cant root cause it's mj7/mj4 ?
so can anyone recommend how to unlock it as i am travelling to India in the next week
any help or advice would be appreciated
tkwish said:
Hi my device was supplied by carphone warehouse uk and when i got it thought it to be sim unlocked only to find a European sim lock exists
cant root cause it's mj7/mj4 ?
so can anyone recommend how to unlock it as i am travelling to India in the next week
any help or advice would be appreciated
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I think you need to contact carphone warehouse uk or samsung uk and ask for a code. Other than that you can also root with kies 0x1 and try regionlockaway, but I would first try to complain to carphone warehouse uk and samsung uk first. Whatever they tell - TEST IT FIRST (insert a non-EU SIM in the phone while you are still in UK as a test).
xclub_101 said:
I think you need to contact carphone warehouse uk or samsung uk and ask for a code. Other than that you can also root with kies 0x1 and try regionlockaway, but I would first try to complain to carphone warehouse uk and samsung uk first. Whatever they tell - TEST IT FIRST (insert a non-EU SIM in the phone while you are still in UK as a test).
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Carphone warehouse completely unhelpful
where would i obtain a non European sim? at this stage don't want to root and trip knox is there any proven and trusted code providers?
thanks for any help
Check out this threat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566995
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I'm not sure what you mean here mate. Do you mean you have a region lock or network lock. If you can use different sims like Vodafone, ee, three etc.. and you had a socket on your phone saying it's region locked then if you been using the phone with an uk sim then it should technically have the region lock removed. (Not always the case) if you can't use different sims in the uk already then you have network lock and can get a code to unlock by calling up the network provider
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alom5 said:
I'm not sure what you mean here mate. Do you mean you have a region lock or network lock. If you can use different sims like Vodafone, ee, three etc.. and you had a socket on your phone saying it's region locked then if you been using the phone with an uk sim then it should technically have the region lock removed. (Not always the case) if you can't use different sims in the uk already then you have network lock and can get a code to unlock by calling up the network provider
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carphone warehouse tell me its network unlocked but there is the sticker on the box saying its European locked how can i check ?
Just stick a different sim in to check. But souls to me out had the region lock. Which should be unlocked according to Samsung sheet you user it with a durian provider for a few calls. ... Only way to check is get a sim from different region. Sure you can buy froom a shop or something
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just been on the phone to samsung uk
they tell me all i need to do to unlock to use outside of europe is with the sim provided have a 5 minute continuous conversation from the handset
from then on it will be unlocked guess i'll have to wait and see
Just a quick update I am now in India and phone is compleatly open and I'm using a local idea sim without having to do anything
Can anyone with experience of the Note series tell me if it's usually a hassle to Sim Unlock them? Also, is there usually much of a delay between general release of the phone and the paid unlock codes becoming available?
Due to contract complications I'll be getting the Note 4 with 1 provider and using with another from day 1 (hopefully).
Thanks!
If you're ready to pay for it, http://www.cellunlocker.net/unlock-samsung-galaxy-note-4.php
I don't know if it's up, but it will soon enough.
That is who I plan on using but one more question?
Since I preordered the Note 4 I had to get with it a new sim card and plan. I plan on being overseas for several weeks at the end of the month. I plan to cancel my
plan and simply use my current sim card on my current $30 per month plan. Now ,in order to avoid region locking they say first activate the phone in the US first. If I just pop in my current old sim card will that count as having activated the phone or do I need to put in the new sim card? When I preordered the phone the lady I Talked to charged me the full price for the phone but the $40 plan she put me on is not yet charged to me, presumably that gets activated when I activate the phone. Can I just ignore that $40 plan and go merrily along with my old plan. By the way the only reason I pre ordered the Note 4 was to get the $200 Samsung rebate deal, otherwise I would have prefered getting it in the store. Best Buy sounds like they have a better rebate deal in a way but they do not handle T Mobile pre order deals. I am glad to know the phone will be quickly unlockable when it comes out.
Bill
Found out today that the phone comes unlocked when purchased through mobiles.co.uk so that's that problem solved!
Thanks for the rellies.
I'd also like info on this. But i guess i'll have to wait until more people get the note 4. Mine comes monday. and the website mentioned above says "note 4" but then later on it refers to it as " note 3." hopefully it gets updated with in a day or two of people receiving the phone. Or other websites pop up.
Are there any new info in this?
I will buy mine in Portugal (Meo carrier). I very curios about this too? Is there any way to sim unlock it?
Thank you and best regards.
Yes it works (Unlocked n910w8).
I used http://www.cellunlocker.net
No problem, got the code in no time.
Get note 4 unlock apk from google play. I got my unlock code in 45 minutes. 900f vodafone romania
if your note 4 are region lock they don't provied it you will not get refunds in this wed site.
http://www.cellunlocker.net/samsung-unlock.php
PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER: (info from cellunlocker.net)
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 2, Note 3 or your Android version is Android 4.4 (KITKAT)
All SAMSUNG devices manufactured after the date of JULY 2013 and Samsung devices running on Android version is Android 4.4 (KITKAT) are subject to REGION LOCKING
If your phone has been used previously with the original carrier, this will not apply to you. However, if your device is BRAND NEW, your must activate it with the original carrier and make a call of 5 minutes or longer.
If your Samsung device becomes Region locked, you will not be able to fully factory Unlock your Samsung devices so it can be used internationally. Even the correct code will not work anymore.
In order for your Samsung device NOT to be region locked, you MUST activate (FIRST USE) your S3, S4, S5, NOTE 2, NOTE 3 with your ORIGINAL carrier at least ONCE to take your region lock OFF. After your Region lock is off, you can Sim Unlock your device via Unlock Code.
*All Canadian Carriers are NOT subject to Region Locking
*All USA and European Carriers ARE subject to Region Locking
*There will be absolutely no refunds, if your device is Region Locked and an Unlock code is provided for your Samsung Device.
*If you are not sure please contact us first before placing your order
Where region lock are? (base on S5 info)
European Model:
This product should be activated with a SIM card issued from a mobile operator within Europe. (as defined EU/EEA
Switzerland and the following Non-EEA countries Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M),
Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.)
Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA):
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania , Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Switzerland, Croatia
Non-EU/EEA countries:
Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia, Vatican City
American Model:
North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean.
So what to do?
1.call with local sim more then 5 min.
2.if you didn't do that:
the only wesite I know that will give you codes for region lock + network lock (you have to check the your model and orignal contry of the device) :
http://www.fastgsm.com/en
this one I don't know how are reliable: (switch to english)
http://puman.ru/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=133
Thank you calinormy,
And can you tell me how much did you pay to unlock it?
Thank you.
Aprox 25 USD (20 €). I got my unlockcode in 40 minutes. Payed with PayPal.
There's a possible free unlock solution detailed here:
http://drippler.com/drip/how-unlock-galaxy-note-4-free
Medved77 said:
There's a possible free unlock solution detailed here:
http://drippler.com/drip/how-unlock-galaxy-note-4-free
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It doesn't work on SM-910F
*#197328640# doesn't do anything
*#0011# brings up the service menu but all the options seem to be read only apart from the HD voice one
thecrater said:
It doesn't work on SM-910F
*#197328640# doesn't do anything
*#0011# brings up the service menu but all the options seem to be read only apart from the HD voice one
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It might be a little too late for you but I've had the worst luck with cellunlocker. I use swiftunlocks.com and they have the best customer service. They answer your emails and keep you posted unlike cellunlocker that just disappears for days when they actually say it takes 1 - 5 hours.
Hope that helps.
Note 4 unlock
Well I have galaxy note 4 European locked and I have tried the codes but not working, and also I have tried FASTGSM but did not work as they say that my IMEI was not found in the database and they refunded me.
so I hope if someone find a solution to unlock it without rooting it will be great.
mm213 said:
Well I have galaxy note 4 European locked and I have tried the codes but not working, and also I have tried FASTGSM but did not work as they say that my IMEI was not found in the database and they refunded me.
so I hope if someone find a solution to unlock it without rooting it will be great.
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I got mine unlocked here took about 15mins to get the code:
http://www.imei-unlocker.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-unlock#
you are lucky
Joey2o11 said:
I got mine unlocked here took about 15mins to get the code:
****://***.imei-unlocker.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-unlock#
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I already send them email about my phone and they said they cannot unlock it, sure that you are lucky
at this moment no one was able to unlock my phone, so I am left with two options ether sell my phone on eBay or give it to someone who will travel to EU so he can unlock it by using the 5 minute call.
mxoxm said:
I already send them email about my phone and they said they cannot unlock it, sure that you are lucky
at this moment no one was able to unlock my phone, so I am left with two options ether sell my phone on eBay or give it to someone who will travel to EU so he can unlock it by using the 5 minute call.
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this is how i did region unlocked my note 4 from germany =) you can try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/region-unlocked-t2969890
Bunnydollies said:
this is how i did region unlocked my note 4 from germany =) you can try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/region-unlocked-t2969890
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Correct me if I am wrong...I understand that if I have EU card then I can do a roaming call with that sin from my country and it will unlock it... Right?
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mm213 said:
Correct me if I am wrong...I understand that if I have EU card then I can do a roaming call with that sin from my country and it will unlock it... Right?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes , it should work. Check your phone package,which region it has and use simcard from that ragion.(Make factory reset first,if you did try another ragion's sim) put ragion's simcard in,Make a call , Call for 5 mins or more. It should unlocked after that.
My note 4 is SM-N910F,EU region. Please tell me a result too. :fingers-crossed:
I've been looking all day on the internet to see if there is any possible way of getting my phone unlocked to no avail. I'm not looking to spend any money and I really need to get it unlocked before Friday as I'm going to be down South for the weekend and the carrier I'm locked to (EE) has no service down there.
Is there anybody that can help me, for free, get my phone unlocked? I'm trying to get it onto O2. Thanks.
http://www.samsunggeeks.com/2014/10/07/how-to-sim-unlock-a-samsung-galaxy/
I would say for EE you are out of luck without paying. Very surprised no signal down south on EE, i live in the UK also and typically they have some of the better converage.
lynxblaine said:
I would say for EE you are out of luck without paying. Very surprised no signal down south on EE, i live in the UK also and typically they have some of the better converage.
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I live in Northern Ireland; down South is Ireland and no UK Networks work down there .
But yeah it's kind of unfortunate that there doesn't appear to be any method.
That's why I was coming on here to see if anybody had server access that could generate me a code.
EDIT: I called EE and asked them very nicely if they were able to unlock my phone and they said that there was no way around the £20.42 admin fee. Sigh. :/
Totally crap! Phones from three are unlocked which is nice. If Eire is "abroad" then you shouldn't need to unlock.
lynxblaine said:
Totally crap! Phones from three are unlocked which is nice. If Eire is "abroad" then you shouldn't need to unlock.
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When I went down south last year with my S5 locked to EE attempting to register to any of the networks just provided an error message saying that the carrier didn't allow it.
Hi,
So I purchased my phone directly from Samsung here in the UK and therefore assume its an unlocked variant. I am using a vodafone SIM in there currently but I was wondering if this has now locked the phone to Vodafone or if it is still unlocked so that I can use it abroad with SIM's overseas?
Thanks.
Sundawg89 said:
Hi,
So I purchased my phone directly from Samsung here in the UK and therefore assume its an unlocked variant. I am using a vodafone SIM in there currently but I was wondering if this has now locked the phone to Vodafone or if it is still unlocked so that I can use it abroad with SIM's overseas?
Thanks.
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Unlocked means unlocked. Phones sold and distributed by Samsung directly are almost always unlocked. The U.S. being an exception.
If you bought it from Samsung UK, it's unlocked. However, if you are not already aware, just ensure that before you use the phone overseas, or in any region other than the one you bought it from, you complete a five minute call.
I'll just quote Samsung's own sticker:
To use sim cards from other regions a cumulative call over five minutes must first be made with the SIM card from European operators.
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Source: http://www.phonearena.com/news/You-...ore-the-Galaxy-S5-is-unlocked-for-use_id55042
(even though this article is written about the S5, it still applies)
Check before you leave by trying a SIM from another carrier. I got my S8 from Samsung (Canada) It was unlocked but locked to the first carrier SIM I put in. Then I had to use the unlock code included with my shipping notice to unlock.
I purchased an S6 through Expansys when they were in Canada. I got the UAE model and it was unlocked. I never used it on a network from there however the moment I turned it on it updated so maybe that's why.