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[Q] SIM Locked after WP7 update ?

hey,
when I purchased the Samsung Focus phone,
it had SIM Lock on it , which I unlocked by
using the UNLOCK PIN ..
want to know if it will get re-locked after WP7 Update . . .
Thanks !

If you got the unlock code once, I would think it would be able to unlocked again if the update relocked you.
I've been watching a few blogs on the update topics, I have not seen anything about sim-relocking yet.
But keep in mind, it seems that not that many people have been sim unlocked, you might be in the minority of Samsung Focus users!
If you do the update, let us know your results.

if you are talking the network unlock...no updates wont re lock it. unless you put the correct diag code then enter the unlock code it wont re lock.... now sim lock is different that is a code that locks the use of a sim card unless a 4 digit code is entered... if you disabled it, it wont come back unless you enable it again...

The unlock codes are not as hard to come by anymore. Lots of different websites and people even on ebay. I used Fastgsm but if it re-locks. oh well. Doubt it will though from what other users have said of other phones

I unlocked the phone using the code from ebay NCK ZONE ...
since NODO is out, wanna know if installing NODO will re-lock my phone...

XooRP said:
I unlocked the phone using the code from ebay NCK ZONE ...
since NODO is out, wanna know if installing NODO will re-lock my phone...
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Hi pal, it will not.

sim unlocked.
Installed nodo yesterday.
Still sim unlocked.

By chance can you tell me if you are getting a Roaming Triangle?
Do you have a focus from Rogers (paid to have it unlocked) using it with another provider?
Thx
geological1 said:
sim unlocked.
Installed nodo yesterday.
Still sim unlocked.
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Answered your question in the other thread.
No roaming triangle with Telus sim.

i unlock my focus troough fastgsm and after install NoDo (force update) and the phone still unlocked.

[Q] SGH-i337m - is my phone unlocked?

Sup all...
Simple enough question. I've spent many days doing searches here in XDA and google but haven't been able to find a clear answer. Or maybe I didn't look hard enough or understand the responses to others questions regarding this topic.
I recently got an S4 (i337m) from Telus. From what I understand, this is the Canadian model (jfltecan). I am not sure if it is unlocked or not however. I know that I should just use a sim from a dif carrier to test, but I don't have access to one at the moment. No one I know has a micro sim that is with a carrier I could use to test with.
I've installed TWRP and flashed Slimbean and afterward I flashed Paranoidandroid roms successfully if that is some sort of indication as to the lock/unlock state of the phone.
So is there any other way to tell? Is there a method of unlocking this phone other than using the *#0011# method or similar methods that I've tried and do not work. Is an Odin method available?
Thanks

If you got it from Telus, directly, 99.99% it's locked
The only way to confirm is by popping in a SIM from another carrier.

I think it depends on how u buy the device. I think if you get the phone on a contract, its locked, but i think if you purchase the device for full price, it should be unlocked. That's atleast how i think it works.

You are most likely sim locked. There is no Odin method to unlock. You should really just buy a code to unlock. Be very careful using the free unlock methods. After a number of attempts the phone will lock itself so you'll never be able to unlock. Others have also messed up their phones trying it.

Buy a code or even safer, FastGSM.com USB cable method to unlock

I am also on telus, if this works like the s3 unlock you need to be on the stock Rom, can be rooted but must be stock.check the s4 thread to be sure though. You can go back to the custom Rom after you unlock and the phone should still be unlocked

Your phone's boot loader is unlocked. Meaning we can install a custom recovery and install a custom ROM very easily. Your phone is Sim locked if you bought it from telus. This means you cannot insert a Sim card in your phone unless its telus. Any other carrier will not work. You can unlock your phone through Telus. They have restrictions on this however. You're better off buying an unlock code off the internet. Its fast and most likely cheaper and no it does not void warranty. Hope this helps

Thanks!
Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies/info.
My phone was sim locked. I did the easy method of purchasing an unlock code from a local shop here. All is good. I can use the phone on any supported GSM carrier and I am able to flash custom roms and what not.
Thanks again to all for the info. Much appreciated and it helped me increase my understanding on this topic.
-Talabis

[Q] How to unlock Galaxy S4 SCH-R70 US Cellular

How to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-R970
I bough this phone online thinking that i will unlock and keep using on different carriers even outside the US (GSM)
I have done a lot of researches online and i cannot find any solution. The imei is only 14 Digits and almost all online unlocking services doesn't have this model.
The usually codes like *#0011#, *#27663368378# they doesn't work at all.
I have tried to go to unlock stores or guys who knows to unlock phones and he said that this phone cannot be unlocked.
phone has a sim card slot so it should be CDMA&GSM
When i insert a different sim card provider it says Invalid Sim Card so i cannot enter any unlock code
ANY IDEA or i will lose 500$ for bad phone

Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

jtjames003 said:
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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??
Anyone know if its possible to unlock?

cynthiadx said:
??
Anyone know if its possible to unlock?
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did you find a solution? i have th same problem but my phone is s3

jtjames003 said:
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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you are wrong..when samsung fixed/made the phone give the phone all the feuatures..like thisphone can bee gsm and cdma phone..but uscc lock the gsm and they only want to use cdma..i contact samsung and they told me..all s4 models in every counrtys are same..but uscc lock the gsm network..now we have to 'brake' their lock or give us the unlock code..thatt all.. i also have the same promble..no solution yet..

SkilleR039 said:
How to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-R970
I bough this phone online thinking that i will unlock and keep using on different carriers even outside the US (GSM)
I have done a lot of researches online and i cannot find any solution. The imei is only 14 Digits and almost all online unlocking services doesn't have this model.
The usually codes like *#0011#, *#27663368378# they doesn't work at all.
I have tried to go to unlock stores or guys who knows to unlock phones and he said that this phone cannot be unlocked.
phone has a sim card slot so it should be CDMA&GSM
When i insert a different sim card provider it says Invalid Sim Card so i cannot enter any unlock code
ANY IDEA or i will lose 500$ for bad phone
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Check this ##366633# the first code in dial app that works..even imei code dont work this code is going in one dm mode any ideas what is this?

Samsung gs4 sch-970c (cricket)
Samsung has told me this phone will work either gsm or cdma. Cdma is the way cricket first sold it. It cannot be unlocked. It is cdma. It has to be flashed to a new carrier after it is rooted. The sim is locked via software. Not many codes and all the unlock codes you read about are for gsm. The ##366633# code you mention gets you to a disable or enable developer mode.

i also have the same issue. Not resolved yet. but I did find out this that might help: if i pull up a website that checks the MEID number it gives me the whole description of my phone plus an extra digit on the IMEI number. I wonder if this is why third party unlock sites cant help me

Who has unlocked cricket sch-r970c?
Same problem. Cricket said they cannot find the unlock code if the phone was never activated. So this was never activated.
I have rooted it to OptimizedCM-12-1-20151130. Is it now unlocked?
OR, who has successfully flashed a custom ROM to unlock the software lock on it?

The struggle continues...
I just repaired my USC s4 LCD digitizer and now that I am no longer a USC customer wanted to unlock it so I did some checking, if you go to US cellular they will unlock the phone for you, I got my unlock code, but they said they couldn't complete the process if the phone was rooted (Which mine is), you would have to reinstall the USC original firmware, or the latest firmware, to get it to unlock, then root it. I am doing some research now to find out if there is indeed an alternative to unlock a rooted phone...

I just left US CELLULAR where I was told nothing below the s5 could be unlocked,and the only suggestion from any one employed there was to call customer service.

you try RegionLockapp ???
I unlocked my t mobile s4 with it, i had to flash to a earlier firmware, then root, then use RegionLockapp, then re-flash whatever rom you want.

Samsung galaxy SM-E500H network unlock

I got a samsung galaxy SM-E500H phone which asks for network unlock code.
I dont know the network its locked to and its a dual sim. If there is anybody who knows how i can get it unlocked pleae let me know. How can i tell which network its locked to also will be very useful.

Network Locked
Did you buy phone from some Contact Company. .? If it's so then It's LOCKED. Or It has been stolen from somewhere and they have got it Locked by Security Agencies. In both conditions you need to contact your local security company & verify your status.

Flash some custom rom

demkohell said:
Flash some custom rom
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Flashing the sustom rom to a model which has been NETWORK LOCKED will render it unusable.. Give a try & regret the moment. .

elvismsmarta said:
I got a samsung galaxy SM-E500H phone which asks for network unlock code.
I dont know the network its locked to and its a dual sim. If there is anybody who knows how i can get it unlocked pleae let me know. How can i tell which network its locked to also will be very useful.
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the only way is take your device to the shop from were you purchased it other than that dont do anything

Unlock Code for Samsung Galaxy S7 Active AT&T (For free!)

Yes! Correct!
You can absolutly free get network unlock code.
To use any provider anywhere in the world.
So it means that S7 Active is not only for AT&T... - it's for everybody!
Just visit this page
This is OFFICIAL! That's why Support Clean IMEI ONLY and Out Of Contract ONLY.

Can anyone confirm this? Before I buy a locked S7 active and it won't work....
Thanks.

Yes it seems that way. I'm using an unlocked S7 Active with another provider in Sweden. I didn't unlock it myself though (it came unlocked when I bought it second-hand). This thread has some more info:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-active/how-to/s7-active-switch-att-confirmed-t3585857

staffeyx said:
Yes it seems that way. I'm using an unlocked S7 Active with another provider in Sweden. I didn't unlock it myself though (it came unlocked when I bought it second-hand). This thread has some more info:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-active/how-to/s7-active-switch-att-confirmed-t3585857
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At the very worst you will have to buy an unlock code. I've done it twice for these phones and it worked both times. It cost somewhere near $20 US. So, you wont be stuck with an unusable phone, you just might have to pay a bit to use it.

FYI, got my unlock code from AT&T and their instructions (below) do not work on my S7A on Nougat
1. Power off the device and remove the SIM card.
2. Power on the device.
3. Enter #0111*, the unlock code, and #. The device cycles off and back on.
Note: You are allowed five attempts to unlock before your device permanently locks to the AT&T network.

I've unlocked a couple this way. Never had an issue.

Free at the Samsung site.
If you have a valid IMEI and the phone is from the USA, the AT&T site will unlock it for use with any carrier (GSM Carries not included).
The response time suggested was 24hrs, but I submitted @ 12:30am, the server must have been slow as I recieved my unlock code in 15 min.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
100% worked!
:good:

CFoote said:
FYI, got my unlock code from AT&T and their instructions (below) do not work on my S7A on Nougat
1. Power off the device and remove the SIM card.
2. Power on the device.
3. Enter #0111*, the unlock code, and #. The device cycles off and back on.
Note: You are allowed five attempts to unlock before your device permanently locks to the AT&T network.
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Got the same result. Didn't work on nougat. So now what?

PhilHodge said:
Got the same result. Didn't work on nougat. So now what?
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Now you have to pay for an unlock reset with an unlock code.

Unlock code doesn't work
CFoote said:
FYI, got my unlock code from AT&T and their instructions (below) do not work on my S7A on Nougat
Have you found a solution to this problem?
I haven't
thanks
alllrite
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UnableToResetOldProfile said:
Now you have to pay for an unlock reset with an unlock code.
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where would I get a unlock reset??
thank you
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No solution, I haven't bothered pursuing it as I don't have a need to put this phone on another carrier.

I have both NCK and FREEZE(reset) codes
And I can't find a way to input any of them into the phone.
After inserting non AT&T SIM card phone just says Invalid SIM card.
No popup to enter codes.
On android 6 it was asking for network unlock code, however didn't accept the NCK, I upgraded to Oreo and got the freeze code but there is no prompt anymore.
Is there any trick to make the phone ask for the code?
Enviado desde mi SM-G920F mediante Tapatalk

yurais said:
I have both NCK and FREEZE(reset) codes
And I can't find a way to input any of them into the phone.
After inserting non AT&T SIM card phone just says Invalid SIM card.
No popup to enter codes.
On android 6 it was asking for network unlock code, however didn't accept the NCK, I upgraded to Oreo and got the freeze code but there is no prompt anymore.
Is there any trick to make the phone ask for the code?
Enviado desde mi SM-G920F mediante Tapatalk
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Did you find a solution?

jooooom said:
Did you find a solution?
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Really i don't remember.
As far as I remember I bought MSL code and unlocked phone with Z3x box.
Maybe am wrong