Hi,
My brother came back from the States, he'd bought a Galaxy S4 there, and apperantly it's locked to Freedompop (a cell company).
I was wondering if there was a way to get it to work on any company ( 'factory unlocked' if you will).
And whether or not it is a legal process.
Thanks.
Lidor167 said:
Hi,
My brother came back from the States, he'd bought a G4 there, and apperantly it's locked to Freedompop (a cell company).
I was eomdeting if there was a way to get it to work on any company ( 'factory unlocked' if you will).
And whether or not it is a legal process.
Thanks.
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A G4?
Sorry mate, but you're in the wrong forums then. These are the Galaxy S4 forums.
GDReaper said:
A G4?
Sorry mate, but you're in the wrong forums then. These are the Galaxy S4 forums.
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That was a mistype.. I ment Galaxy S4
Lidor167 said:
That was a mistype.. I ment Galaxy S4
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There are ways to unlock the phone and use it in other networks.
One of the is to buy the unlock code from the carrier in which it is locked.
Another is to use unlock methods found online. I am not familiar with such methods, so you might have to wait for other people's replies or do some research.
GDReaper said:
There are ways to unlock the phone and use it in other networks.
One of the is to buy the unlock code from the carrier in which it is locked.
Another is to use unlock methods found online. I am not familiar with such methods, so you might have to wait for other people's replies or do some research.
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Thanks for the comment I'll wait for more details about unlocking without contacting the carrier.
Is the region away from chain fire not working? It should be possible depending on if it's IMEI locked or not
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LastStandingDroid said:
Is the region away from chain fire not working? It should be possible depending on if it's IMEI locked or not
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I'm sorry, I didn't understand what you said
Lidor167 said:
I'm sorry, I didn't understand what you said
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Have u tried https://www.google.se/url?sa=t&sour...HJ6dQG5fEsG1VaEoA&sig2=_87dld2myU3AXYrpo-45UQ
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I have a locked Galaxy S plus and I tried several tutorials / videos etc and was not able to unlock it please help
stolen device ?
saphirrot said:
stolen device ?
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I agree with you. Why do you need to unlock it?
tomsteel1 said:
I'm guessing he means "Unlock" as in SIM Card wise, Not pass codes and lock screens
Like, so he can change to another SIM without having to pay unlock fee's.
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Dont think there has to be 'many tutorials' to unlock carrier network. Sounds like a locked screen/password issue
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****, i m sorry, i read : I´ve locked my i9001 device...
Try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906255&highlight=unlock
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Try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906255&highlight=unlock
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Will not work on 9001. The only way to unlock it is to actually buy the code.
You can contact the dev of this app, he may can help you. There is always a way to unlock the device..
I've read elsewhere that the new S4 bootloader has locked.
Can someone verify this?
How does it affect the usage of the device?(i.e CM,AOSP etc)
So far only on the AT&T and Verizon models.
They'll have root for now but no custom recovery/roms.
ChronoReverse said:
So far only on the AT&T and Verizon models.
They'll have root for now but no custom recovery/roms.
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I just want to know a bit more about it...I've got the I9505 model,which is definately not AT&T or Verizon.
But it's not confirmed yet,isn't it?
hunhool said:
I just want to know a bit more about it...I've got the I9505 model,which is definately not AT&T or Verizon.
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The AT&T and Verizon bootloader is locked, which will restrict flashing roms and kernels but not root for those devices until the bootloader is unlocked. The international versions seem to be not locked so that does apply to all the octa versions.
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short story: the international isn't the carriers are
effect on dev gives them a extra work to do
inlineboy said:
The AT&T and Verizon bootloader is locked, which will restrict flashing roms and kernels but not root for those devices until the bootloader is unlocked. The international versions seem to be not locked so that does apply to all the octa versions.
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Is there any simple way to find out whether is locked or not?
hunhool said:
Is there any simple way to find out whether is locked or not?
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There isn't sadly. People were saying if you boot into download mode and it said Write Protection: Enabled that the bootloader was locked, as is the case for atnt and verizon, but the it says the same thing for sprint and our bootloader does not seem to be locked- it's a bit more complicated to actually know and I don't have the tech knowledge to explain it as well as someone else probably could. Probably should find others with your exact phone in the forum and just read what they have said cause this has been a huge topic over the last few days that everyone has been asking.
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I can apply a stock rom sm g900f when the bootloader is unlock?
and at the same time change radio frequency?
sorry in advance for this newbie question
b9455 said:
I can apply a stock rom sm g900f when the bootloader is unlock?
and at the same time change radio frequency?
sorry in advance for this newbie question
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Wrong forum, the G900F is the International variant and this forum is for SM-G900V, the Verizon variant.
You want this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help
spuniun said:
Wrong forum, the G900F is the International variant and this forum is for SM-G900V, the Verizon variant.
You want this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help
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yes, but i have a g900v from Verizon and i am in europe
Sorry, why buy an SM-G900V when what you likely need is an SM-G900F?
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Sorry, why buy an SM-G900V when what you likely need is an SM-G900F?
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because I ran out cellphone in the states and a family member gave me without knowing that there were differences between these two.
and I would not say, no thanks, especially when we were going off to the airport
b9455 said:
yes, but i have a g900v from Verizon and i am in europe
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So you're asking if you can flash the SM-G900F stock rom on a SM-G900V? Before even answering that question you would need un unlocked bootloader which is less than likely. And even if you had one, what you propose would more than likely result in a brick.
b9455 said:
because I ran out cellphone in the states and a family member gave me without knowing that there were differences between these two.
and I would not say, no thanks, especially when we were going off to the airport
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Fair enough. You may have to wait for root to be able to modify then. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Fair enough. You may have to wait for root to be able to modify then. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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but it is possible since the bootloader is unlocked, right?
I do not think wrong?
as long i get rooted the cellphone the chances of brick the phone are minor?
b9455 said:
but it is possible since the bootloader is unlocked, right?
I do not think wrong?
as long i get rooted the cellphone the chances of brick the phone are minor?
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Verizon Bootloaders are NOT unlocked... I don't know where you found that, but Verizon has not offered these phones unlocked to my knowledge.
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Verizon Bootloaders are NOT unlocked... I don't know where you found that, but Verizon has not offered these phones unlocked to my knowledge.
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I know that.
what I said was "since the bootloader is unlocked" and "i get rooted the cellphone", meaning when there is a way to unlock the bootloader and root the phone.
Thank for yours replies.
b9455 said:
I can apply a stock rom sm g900f when the bootloader is unlock?
and at the same time change radio frequency?
sorry in advance for this newbie question
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Not unless you want a $600 paper weight.
b9455 said:
I know that.
what I said was "since the bootloader is unlocked" and "i get rooted the cellphone", meaning when there is a way to unlock the bootloader and root the phone.
Thank for yours replies.
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lol.. the answer is no. even if at some point in time we have root will b unlikely to get a unlocked bootloader and if you flash an international rom doesnt mean it will work.. you have a smartphone you can only use on wifi bud lol or sell to someone in america n buy one in europe where your at or buy the international version or wait for who knows how long
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Hi,
I want to install the international firmware on the Note 3 (SM-N900A) to bypass the sim-lock. I'll be getting the firmware from the web page "galaxynote3root".
Does anybody know if that's possible?
The reason I'm doing it is that I want to unlock sim. I know there are sites that sell unlock codes for very little money but they warned me that I need to use the phone at least once in AT&T network first and there's no way I can do it, so...
If anybody knows about a different way, please speak up.
Thank you in advance for your answers!
Rok
So... nobody tried this yet?
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koncinar said:
So... nobody tried this yet?
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AFAIK, flashing another firmware will not bypass the sim lock.
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AFAIK, flashing another firmware will not bypass the sim lock.
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Are you sure? Too bad.
What if I flash something else? Like a rooted Rom? Or Cyanogen?
I'm not good at this low-level stuff so I really appreciate all the help. :cyclops:
It doesn't matter, I went with TowelRoot +RegionLock Away + UnlockPhoneNetwork.com and it worked. :victory:
koncinar said:
It doesn't matter, I went with TowelRoot +RegionLock Away + UnlockPhoneNetwork.com and it worked. :victory:
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It is because you have to pay for the unlock code.
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I have Locked S6 Edge from Sprint..I want to unlock
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Sprint and it is Locked to their carrier. But Since i will be using it outside USA i was hoping if this method can unlock it and so i can use any other SIM international. Please point me in the right direction.
Is this just international unlock or domestic?
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dmisselh said:
Is this just international unlock or domestic?
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I'm not in US. So, I can't test in US for domestic, it will work outside US. It will be the same KitKat
Just-premier said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Sprint and it is Locked to their carrier. But Since i will be using it outside USA i was hoping if this method can unlock it and so i can use any other SIM international. Please point me in the right direction.
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I'm not sure. I will receive Sprint S6 next some days. I will update after trying this. We will know that soon.
i get the unfortunately ssu.apk has stopped working , any way around this ?
A better way and one that worked is to use the GalaxyTools apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159
worked brilliant and sure shot. v3.18 works on lollipop.
Just-premier said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Sprint and it is Locked to their carrier. But Since i will be using it outside USA i was hoping if this method can unlock it and so i can use any other SIM international. Please point me in the right direction.
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Bad news, there is no any Custom ROM for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
I will work around then posting results.
Hey guyz, Calling Sprint and asking them to unlock the phone for international use (your going on vacation to Europe ) is an easy way to do it.
If you can get Galaxy Tools to work for you it will also unlock your phone for international use.
I've read if your phone is post Feb 15 2015 and you own it outright it can be unlocked for US use... I don't know this for a fact so you would need to do your research... Or just call Sprint and ask for the policy details.
Hope this helps spme...
Thx!
TKTMOBILE said:
I'm not in US. So, I can't test in US for domestic, it will work outside US. It will be the same KitKat
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Hello! If I understand it correctly, after I unlock it, I wouldn't be able to upgrade it.to Lollipop anymore? Am I right? Asking, because after the upgrade it will be locked again.
Thank you!
antila said:
Hello! If I understand it correctly, after I unlock it, I wouldn't be able to upgrade it.to Lollipop anymore? Am I right? Asking, because after the upgrade it will be locked again.
Thank you!
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If you want to upgrade it to Lollipop, you must install stock ROM Lollipop via ODIN. This method won't relock after upgrade ROM. Tested, confirmed
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antila said:
Hello! If I understand it correctly, after I unlock it, I wouldn't be able to upgrade it.to Lollipop anymore? Am I right? Asking, because after the upgrade it will be locked again.
Thank you!
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I'm running lollipop and everything is good. See the pic.
Sprint unlock my phone by mistake. So i have my note 4 unlocked at the moment hehehehehe. Its easy, just call and they do it in about 3 days
nsantiago said:
Sprint unlock my phone by mistake. So i have my note 4 unlocked at the moment hehehehehe. Its easy, just call and they do it in about 3 days
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I also want this mistake for my Sprint M9. Can you help???
Data
Hello, is mobile data woking correctly?
Regards
liriolebron said:
Hello, is mobile data woking correctly?
Regards
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Yes, tested
TKTMOBILE said:
Yes, tested
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How do you unlock with gt tools
Another solution for this is calling sprint and having them remotely update you prl. The now have free texting and data in some contries i called and had it enabled. Phone# 18552248796 and asked them about the free international roaming. No root required and also works on tw roms.
SSU does not work me
Hi , I'm new to the forum , try to unlock my Note4 and install a customroom and SSU does not work me .
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
I tried it with GT but it asks for a control key code. I have no idea what it is...