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Due to company security policy, my SIM is pin locked.
When I turn the device on, everything works fine: I'm asked for the pin and then the device connects to the operator network.
But, as the thread title says, when I resume the device from Flight Mode, the PIN input keypad is not displayed, so the SIM remains in the lock state.
The only way I found to unlock it is to reboot the device.
Has anyonefound a better workaround / fix ?
Thanks in advance
Mauro
i simply unlock the screen and enter pin code after returning from flight mode. Don't know why you restart it?
Are you on stock or custom rom?
zvorkapic.os said:
i simply unlock the screen and enter pin code after returning from flight mode. Don't know why you restart it?
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because I'm not presented for the pin code keypad, after returing from flight mode, and I don't know how to activate it.
For example, on my HTC HD, simply pressing the call button, the pin input keypad pops up.....
alfsamsung said:
Are you on stock or custom rom?
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stock 2.1.1.A.0.6, it's a company phone, not my personal one, so I'm not allowed to flash it with a custom ROM
Try to lock and unlock screen.Can you look in the log and see if there is any errors when this happens.
alfsamsung said:
Try to lock and unlock screen.
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Done, no effect
alfsamsung said:
Can you look in the log and see if there is any errors when this happens.
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I've googled how to look the log file, if I'm right it's not just a file you can browse with a shell explorer, you need an application such as a log collector, I'm going to try this evening at home
Holding menu key shows keyboard, at least on stock SE homescreen.
Can't you just hold the lock button, it popups a menu for airplane mode and silent mode. And turn off.
This is the only workaround I found
1) go to "location & security settings"
2) go to "set up SIM card lock"
3) un-tick "Lock SIM card"
4) enter your PIN as required
5) your phone will now connect to the mobile network. full bars!!
6) re-tick "set up SIM card lock" if you still want to protect your phone using SIM card PIN
7) enter your PIN as required
I'm sure there must be a smarter way........
Mauro.c said:
This is the only workaround I found
1) go to "location & security settings"
2) go to "set up SIM card lock"
3) un-tick "Lock SIM card"
4) enter your PIN as required
5) your phone will now connect to the mobile network. full bars!!
6) re-tick "set up SIM card lock" if you still want to protect your phone using SIM card PIN
7) enter your PIN as required
I'm sure there must be a smarter way........
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Try to use flight mode from a widget..
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As far as I know, sprint has to unlock it...
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PapaDocta said:
As far as I know, sprint has to unlock it...
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so there is no way to use it? how can i contact sprint im not from usa..
i read at some forum they ask to flashed..
UNLOCKED
lordfariq said:
so there is no way to use it? how can i contact sprint im not from usa..
i read at some forum they ask to flashed..
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i dont know how but i have a sprint SPH L720 flashed to a Indian carrier working on NV
pvinodnayak said:
i dont know how but i have a sprint SPH L720 flashed to a Indian carrier working on NV
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Hi
did u have flashed to asian telco like indonesia or malaysia? please help me:laugh:
I'm still waiting on mine to arrive and i'll try to change the spc to zeros so flashing to any carrier be easier (ota programming) .. That's for the CDMA part... As for the gsm I'll have to wait and try..
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PapaDocta said:
I'm still waiting on mine to arrive and i'll try to change the spc to zeros so flashing to any carrier be easier (ota programming) .. That's for the CDMA part... As for the gsm I'll have to wait and try..
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Yea im not using it for CDMA also i just need it for GSM/UMTS since my country need only this..
any idea?
You can't put any other SIM than Sprint.
Only way you can use this phone now anywhere in the world is on CDMA network using PRL and NV. for now GSM is locked and Sprint also had no clue how to unlock.
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lordfariq said:
Yea im not using it for CDMA also i just need it for GSM/UMTS since my country need only this..
any idea?
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I believe the CDMA workshop is the tool used to unlock the SIM card.
search for "Sprint Samsung galaxy s4 16 digit password"
it won't take you directly to what you want but it is related and should lead you there.
Sterist said:
I believe the CDMA workshop is the tool used to unlock the SIM card.
search for "Sprint Samsung galaxy s4 16 digit password"
it won't take you directly to what you want but it is related and should lead you there.
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i triend to use it but it seems using an free version wont give u enough option.
i read in some forum they said flashing it is the best ways to use it unlock
pvinodnayak said:
You can't put any other SIM than Sprint.
Only way you can use this phone now anywhere in the world is on CDMA network using PRL and NV. for now GSM is locked and Sprint also had no clue how to unlock.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
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Maybe you can try this and see if it works:
try to do this
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Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
Found this on another unlocking thread. My s4 is on its way, so I cant try this out. If you do try it, could you post back the results.
Regards
Hey guys I just posted in another thread about the same thing. I have some more information, but it just leads to more questions. Check it out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41756219&postcount=36
ryan.a193 said:
Maybe you can try this and see if it works:
try to do this
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Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
Found this on another unlocking thread. My s4 is on its way, so I cant try this out. If you do try it, could you post back the results.
Regards
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wont be possible on l720
when u type that code u cant press back button
lordfariq said:
wont be possible on l720
when u type that code u cant press back button
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Wrong, this worked for me.
ehaalandtluk said:
Wrong, this worked for me.
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its work with the menu but when u click back button there is nothing happens
i triend it already and i have L720 at my hands now
lordfariq said:
its work with the menu but when u click back button there is nothing happens
i triend it already and i have L720 at my hands now
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After you type the code press menu and then choose Back from the menu itself not the hardware back button.. Then menu again and choose input from the menu..
Mine restored just to test and still get Invalid SIM for domestic TMo SIM card
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PapaDocta said:
After you type the code press menu and then choose Back from the menu itself not the hardware back button.. Then menu again and choose input from the menu..
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i know that but mine is not working. when i pres menu button there is back option
when i click that there is nothing happens the page isn't changing to what i see in the tutorial screenshot..
From settings - more networks - mobile networks - network mode choose gsm/umts and you will see the status screen like in the tutorial..
But if you do menu - back - menu - input and type 1 you will get to the umts screen
PapaDocta said:
From settings - more networks - mobile networks - network mode choose gsm/umts and you will see the status screen like in the tutorial..
But if you do menu - back - menu - input and type 1 you will get to the umts screen
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thanks for he tips i mange to in the mode but
sadly the step is not rite to do so! the phones keep giving me ''simcard not valid''
i think they block using some other thing like software or any trick on phones
since they using custom room for sprint anyway
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
If you have a bad ESN, I'm afraid Sprint will not give you the unlock code to use an international SIM. The code will have to come from Sprint....I think you're out of luck.
unlock via ServiceMode
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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please let us know if it work
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
Alex_X1i said:
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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please let us know if it work
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
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phone to be connect to do that? tks!
sergio_79 said:
phone to be connect to do that? tks!
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Hey, does this really work?
ryan.a193 said:
Hey, does this really work?
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Response Via Email (Chris T.) 05/23/2013 04:47 PM
Thank you for contacting Sprint regarding unlocking your device. At this time, since you live outside of the United States and not a Sprint customer, we would be unable to assist with unlocking your Sprint phone. Sprint Policy requires:
1) the device be on an active Sprint Account
2) the account be at least 90 days old
3) the account not be delinquent
4) the account not be on an Account Spending Limit
Without meeting these requirements we could not unlock the device. The request is sent out Over the Air on the Sprint Network and that is why the device has to be on our network for us to assist.
Thank you,
Chris T.
Senior Specialist
Sprint Worldwide
Tues-Fri 2pm-11pm CST
Sat 12pm-9pm CST
Once the device is unlocked you wouldn't need to do anything with sprint any longer right?
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ryan.a193 said:
Hey, does this really work?
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we are on the same boat mate i have no idea .
Alex_X1i said:
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
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please let us know if it work
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if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
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That's what I did and it borked my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290017
apexcell said:
that's what i did and it borked my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290017
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sorry.
I put my s4 in hand of technicians in mexico and can't activate my phone
and i try whit the unlock method but nothing happends after reset !!
If anyone could do please help me. !!!!
dj.striker said:
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
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Did sprint fixed the issues (similar to the HTC one) of unlocking the SIM for use with local (abroad/international) SIM?Wanted to be sure before purchasing.
Thanks!
samsung s4 sprint
dj.striker said:
sorry.
I put my s4 in hand of technicians in mexico and can't activate my phone
and i try whit the unlock method but nothing happends after reset !!
If anyone could do please help me. !!!!
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I was have galaxy s4 from sprint and try the method s mentione but doesn't work the only solution for me was activated the phone on boost mobile network the galaxy s4 sprint has cdma and gsm GSM basebands can be use only if sprint unlock for international use
Can we try by Flashing Tmobile S4 M919 or AT&T S4 Firmware to Sprint Galaxy S4?
Has anyone try to Flash other GSM (Tmobile / AT&T) Galaxy S4 Stock Firmware into the Sprint Galaxy S4?
Maybe we can then try the FREE SIM Unlock Method.
Anyone care to comment if this is possible?
Thanks!
I'm living on Mexico too and tried method below, after the phone restarted I put a new sim card but no luck on activating, it just say "no sim card"
My phone is not a bad esn, any other ideas on how to check if it is really unlocked?
Alex_X1i said:
try to do this
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1: Start the Phone app on the Galaxy S4, and call in: *#0011#
Step 2: Push the Menu button after the Back key. Then, press the Menu button once again and choose KEY INPUT. Type in 1 and click the OK button to get into ServiceMode.
Step 3: Then once again push Menu button and tap Back button again. This will show the Main Menu of ServiceMode. Then select [1] UMTS.
Step 4: Now choose [1]DEBUG SCREEN, then [6] PHONE CONTROL.
Step 5: From the following screen, select the [6] NETWORK LOCK.
Step 6: You will offer three options. Select the [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step 7: Now get intoto Main Menu. Press the Menu button then press by the Back key. From the Main Menu, now select [6]COMMON, and then select [6] NV REBUILD.
Step 8: The phone will ask you that a Golden Backup is available. then select [4] Restore Back-up.
Your phone will now going via a sequence of various conditions, in which it will initially freeze, then a black screen with a Blue LED will on and the capacitive buttons will be on, after that it will restart immediately. The whole routine might take a time, so you have to be patient. Once it you phone is on, it will be network unlocked, completely.
begin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
please let us know if it work
---------- Post added at 11:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------
if *#0011# doesn't work try *#197328640#
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dj.striker said:
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
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cuetzpallin said:
i'm living on mexico too and tried method below, after the phone restarted i put a new sim card but no luck on activating, it just say "no sim card"
my phone is not a bad esn, any other ideas on how to check if it is really unlocked?
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hello my galaxy s4 are flashed to a mexican carrier called iusacell or unefon
the phone has a bad imei and can't unlock to telcel or movistar. But whit bad imei could be flashed to iusacell or unefon. The price is arround 50 dollars.
Hello. Did you do it online?
dj.striker said:
hello my galaxy s4 are flashed to a mexican carrier called iusacell or unefon
the phone has a bad imei and can't unlock to telcel or movistar. But whit bad imei could be flashed to iusacell or unefon. The price is arround 50 dollars.
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This Method Doesn't work an the new MF9 update
I think waiting another month
CDMA tool
dj.striker said:
Hello i'm in mexico and i have a galaxy s4 whit bad esn
i try to put a sim card (telcel) but only shows " not valid sim card''
i pres #*06# to obtain the imei and it show me the imei.
My question is. It's a hidden menu keys to press to access the unlock code?
I will apreciate if one of you have unlocked their sprint phone and tell me how. Thanks
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Did somebody try "CDMA tool" ? They say it is compatible with the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4. I can not do because I do not have the phone.
I work for sprint and they would not unlock my S4. That just shows how hard it is to get them to unlock
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Hello
I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem. I need unlock phone as I am moving in a few weeks and will need to use a new sim card. I have an unlock code but it is not working and I believe the reason is a while back a tried the free unlock method that has been online for a while and I was able to follow the steps fully (it didn't work to unlock my phone).
Now trying to follow the same steps again, I cannot where I enter *#0011#, choose back from the menu, then key input and enter 1. This used to bring me to the main menu but now it stays on the same page and does not change and I cannot access the main menu.
If somebody knows how to access the main menu a different way or fix this problem I would be very grateful :fingers-crossed:
Mar2312 said:
Hello
I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem. I need unlock phone as I am moving in a few weeks and will need to use a new sim card. I have an unlock code but it is not working and I believe the reason is a while back a tried the free unlock method that has been online for a while and I was able to follow the steps fully (it didn't work to unlock my phone).
Now trying to follow the same steps again, I cannot where I enter *#0011#, choose back from the menu, then key input and enter 1. This used to bring me to the main menu but now it stays on the same page and does not change and I cannot access the main menu.
If somebody knows how to access the main menu a different way or fix this problem I would be very grateful :fingers-crossed:
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Try the thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2421161
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Hi,
Thanks for this. I unchecked use recommended settings and picked Proxy Call Activity MAIN MENU: RilServiceModeApp (197328640) from the drop down list and then 'run with above settings choosed'
I took a screen shot of the list that opens but I'm not sure where to go from there.
These are the steps I was told to follow to fix the unlock but I can't get passed e.
Go to the Dial pad and dial *#0011#
b. Please click your MENU button (Bottom LEFT button) and click BACK on the menu that appears.
c. Please click your MENU button AGAIN and this time click KEY INPUT
d. When the Key input box appears please input the number "1" and hit OK
e. You will see a number 1 for a while, please wait until it changes into the SERVICE MENU
f. Please click [1] UMTS > [1] DEBUGGING SCREEN > [6] Phone Control > [6] Network LOCK
g. You will see 3 OPTIONS within Network LOCK
h. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
i. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
j. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
k. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
Mar2312 said:
Hi,
Thanks for this. I unchecked use recommended settings and picked Proxy Call Activity MAIN MENU: RilServiceModeApp (197328640) from the drop down list and then 'run with above settings choosed'
I took a screen shot of the list that opens but I'm not sure where to go from there.
These are the steps I was told to follow to fix the unlock but I can't get passed e.
Go to the Dial pad and dial *#0011#
b. Please click your MENU button (Bottom LEFT button) and click BACK on the menu that appears.
c. Please click your MENU button AGAIN and this time click KEY INPUT
d. When the Key input box appears please input the number "1" and hit OK
e. You will see a number 1 for a while, please wait until it changes into the SERVICE MENU
f. Please click [1] UMTS > [1] DEBUGGING SCREEN > [6] Phone Control > [6] Network LOCK
g. You will see 3 OPTIONS within Network LOCK
h. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
i. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
j. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
k. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
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hmmm, yea I get the same menu as in your screenshot, not sure if there is a solution yet for this one sorry.
How to fix samsung s4 thats not accepting network unlock code after free unlock
So I finally got it working. So i'll post this in case it helps some else having this problem.
You need to flash an earlier version of the firmware to allow you to access the main menu in service mode
I went to this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39176955
and downloaded the odin v3.04 program and then the XXUAME2 modem from the list.
Then after installing odin I chose phone, chose the extracted .md5 file from my computer and connected my phone to the computer using the usb.
Turn the phone off then switch it on whilst simultaneously holding the volume down and home button and then use volume up to confirm.
Click start on odin and wait for a few mins until the box at the top changes to pass.
Follow the rest of the steps stated in the forum above
After the flash, follow the instructions in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cY4LcdO2WAE
Restart the phone with a locked sim and try the unlock code now, it should work.
Hi guys,
I purchased the i9505, which is the SFR device, the phone is not SIM locked when I purchased it. However, after I flash the custom ROM and cannot connect to the mobile data because of forget adding the new APNs but, I thought that the phone is SIM locked. Therefore, I followed the step to SIM unlocked in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 but, it's my very bad luck, I did not use an AUTHORIZE SIM so, the phone is now LOCKED :crying:
Can anyone told me how can I unlock the SIM if I don't have an authorized SIM? and if I need to purchase the unlock code, which network operator I need to choose between SFR or the network operator of the SIM I used in the step?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone know?
If your phone is SIM locked, then U will see a windows ENTER NETWORK KEY right?
U should see that waindow otherwise your phone is UNLOCKED
exprxp said:
If your phone is SIM locked, then U will see a windows ENTER NETWORK KEY right?
U should see that waindow otherwise your phone is UNLOCKED
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Yes, I see that window.
DumblePaw said:
Yes, I see that window.
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So flash this phone to MA6 software then try to unlock with
METHOD 1
1. Dial *#0011#
2. press Menu then tap BACK
3. press the Menu again the tap KEY INPUT then enter 1, press OK button
4. press Menu then tap BACK
Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU
Tap [1]UMTS
then [1]DEBUG SCREEN
then [6]PHONE CONTROL
then [6]NETWORK LOCK
then tap [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF
Go back to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing Menu then Back then tap [6]COMMON
then [6]NV REBUILD
then tap [4]RESTORE BACK UP
the device will freeze, black screen, Blue LED Light, Menu and Back key ON. Wait for it to reboot (about a minute).
exprxp said:
So flash this phone to MA6 software then try to unlock with
METHOD 1
1. Dial *#0011#
2. press Menu then tap BACK
3. press the Menu again the tap KEY INPUT then enter 1, press OK button
4. press Menu then tap BACK
Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU
Tap [1]UMTS
then [1]DEBUG SCREEN
then [6]PHONE CONTROL
then [6]NETWORK LOCK
then tap [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF
Go back to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing Menu then Back then tap [6]COMMON
then [6]NV REBUILD
then tap [4]RESTORE BACK UP
the device will freeze, black screen, Blue LED Light, Menu and Back key ON. Wait for it to reboot (about a minute).
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Do I need an authorize SIM card? I don't have it.
DumblePaw said:
Do I need an authorize SIM card? I don't have it.
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Nop, do it without ANY sim card.
Just make sure U have a MA6 software or similar already installed.
exprxp said:
Nop, do it without ANY sim card.
Just make sure U have a MA6 software or similar already installed.
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OK, I'll try it. Thanks
exprxp said:
So flash this phone to MA6 software
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Another question, Does the MA6 you mention is modem? I can't find any i9505 modem with this code, but found this code for GT7105 (Note2). Do you mean I need to flash this modem?
DumblePaw said:
Another question, Does the MA6 you mention is modem? I can't find any i9505 modem with this code, but found this code for GT7105 (Note2). Do you mean I need to flash this modem?
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Nop, please find old software MA for I9505
I9505XXUAMDN_I9505NRJAME1.zip
ME1 should be fine as well
To download this u can try from http://z3x-team.com/support_files/
exprxp said:
Nop, please find old software MA for I9505
I9505XXUAMDN_I9505NRJAME1.zip
ME1 should be fine as well
To download this u can try from http://z3x-team.com/support_files/
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I can't find MA6 and already try with ME1 however, it still SIM-LOCKED. Do I need to flash all the firmware or can only modem because right now I only flash the modem
DumblePaw said:
I can't find MA6 and already try with ME1 however, it still SIM-LOCKED. Do I need to flash all the firmware or can only modem because right now I only flash the modem
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FULL flash
exprxp said:
FULL flash
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I takes a long time to download the full ROM in my country (it show about 1 day), and I don't have a time to wait for it. So, I've paid for the unlock code already. BTW, thank you very much for you help. :good: