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This is a compilation of threads that I used in order to SIM unlock a Sprint Galaxy S5 G900P that came with Lollipop 5.0. I have always used the SSU.apk from this incredible thread in order to unlock my sprint Galaxy S4, S5 and Note devices. However, whenever I install the apk and try to run it on 5.0, I get an error saying that the application (SSU) stopped working or something like that and it doesn't even work.
Just to be clear, I didn't came up with this idea. This is just a compilation of different ideas that I found on XDA on different thread to accomplish this.
Disclaimer: Do this at you own risk. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. I can only assure you this worked for me.
Use this steps to Sim unlock you G900P from Sprint running Lollipop 5.0
1. Downgrade your ROM from Lollipop 5.0 (OA6 ) to Kitkat 4.4.2 (NE5) using this link . Yes you can do this!!!
-Remember for this step you need Odin
2. Unlock you device by Installing and running SSU.apk using this thread
At this point your device should be unlocked. If you want to go back to Lollipop OA6 proceed to step 3.
3. Download the Lollipop 5.0 ROM OA6 from here and flash it using Odin by following the same steps on point 1.
That is all. I hope this helps you guys as much as it did to me.
Ok so its sim unlocked. Does that mean you can use it with other gsm carriers?and have you?thanks
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Hi guys, i just bought the S5 Sport on Ebay and intend to unlock it to use with the GSM network in NZ. Unfortunately, this device comes with android 5.0 lollipop that can't use the App SSU to unlock
I have tried to download the older android version on Sammobile but i got the error message Fused 2 > Bin 1 when i tried to downgrade from 5.0 to 4.x. Just google the this issue and find out the reason that the bootloader is locked at 5.0 version, Samsung just only allow me to go to higher firmware, not the old ones
I also have tried to root and install Custom recovery (successful) and install the custom 4.x rom. Tried exactly what the other post said ( download the one for G900p and reflash the Kernel of G860P) but the phone keep restarting (i've tried many roms on XDA, on one works)
So anyone help me to how to downgrade the android of this S5 Sport Or another method to unlock Sprint S5 sport on 5.0 please.
thank you
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Hi guys, i just bought the S5 Sport on Ebay and intend to unlock it to use with the GSM network in NZ. Unfortunately, this device comes with android 5.0 lollipop that can't use the App SSU to unlock
I have tried to download the older android version on Sammobile but i got the error message Fused 2 > Bin 1 when i tried to downgrade from 5.0 to 4.x. Just google the this issue and find out the reason that the bootloader is locked at 5.0 version, Samsung just only allow me to go to higher firmware, not the old ones
I also have tried to root and install Custom recovery (successful) and install the custom 4.x rom. Tried exactly what the other post said ( download the one for G900p and reflash the Kernel of G860P) but the phone keep restarting (i've tried many roms on XDA, on one works)
So anyone help me to how to downgrade the android of this S5 Sport Or another method to unlock Sprint S5 sport on 5.0 please.
thank you
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Same issue, and also made another post just like you. Still no answers, I guess this is a common issue for S5 Sport users
I'm still unable to unlock my Sprint Galaxy S5 for international carriers - ran SSU under 4.4.2 - phone recognized the GSM sim but no signal acquired. Going into Mobile Networks, phone is unable to find any available networks. I have selected GSM/UMTS in the Network Mode selection.
Will this work for the new G900PVPU2BOD3?
http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Find_and_update_the_software_version_on_your_Samsung_Galaxy_S_5/WServiceAdvisory_542_GKB69808#!/
rishidhar said:
I'm still unable to unlock my Sprint Galaxy S5 for international carriers - ran SSU under 4.4.2 - phone recognized the GSM sim but no signal acquired. Going into Mobile Networks, phone is unable to find any available networks. I have selected GSM/UMTS in the Network Mode selection.
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Same here. Any solution?
Unlock S5 G900P By SSU.apk GSM/Data Not Working
autotech40 said:
Ok so its sim unlocked. Does that mean you can use it with other gsm carriers?and have you?thanks
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Unlock S5 G900P By SSU.apk GSM/Data Not Working
I need Solution By Rom Stock. PLEASE Oh My God
Not like Shohat Rom V5
Did you try changing to GSM network? Settings -> Mobile Networks -> Prefered Network Type -> GSM/UMTS ? I am able to find the signal after doing this. Calls/Messaging works. But data is very unstable.
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autotech40 said:
Ok so its sim unlocked. Does that mean you can use it with other gsm carriers?and have you?thanks
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Yes. It works with my GSM sim in India after following the above steps. Had to manually change the network type to GSM/UMTS (from CDMA) in settings.
sreekumarr84 said:
Did you try changing to GSM network? Settings -> Mobile Networks -> Prefered Network Type -> GSM/UMTS ? I am able to find the signal after doing this. Calls/Messaging works. But data is very unstable.
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Yes. It works with my GSM sim in India after following the above steps. Had to manually change the network type to GSM/UMTS (from CDMA) in settings.
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The international unlock has been out for awhile. I thought this thread was domestic,usa unlock.
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Can someone confirm that using an international sim in Sprint S5 that has been internationally unlocked will acquire no signal when inside the US?
I unlocked my s5 sprint sport won't work with us sim card message invalid card but when I put a different international sim card from my country don't show invalid card it says out of service that's mean all sim cards work except US sim card
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tet1 said:
I unlocked my s5 sprint sport won't work with us sim card message invalid card but when I put a different international sim card from my country don't show invalid card it says out of service that's mean all sim cards work except US sim card
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Did you unlock it in 4.4.2 or in 5.0? Downgrading is not an option in the s5 sport and SSU.apk crashes in 5.0. GT tools doesn't support it and the development is discontinued at the moment. I ran all the steps of the s5 and all i need is the Sprint unlock.
Downgrade baseband
So I've been able to downgrade the baseband on a L720t to that of 4.2.2 and I was able to connect with US sim card. Has anyone tried to downgrade baseband on s5?
s5 Unlock for US sim inst available. I manage to unlock the s5 sport for outside US Only (claro) Thanks to @idone
for lollipop here is for unlock sim card s5 sprint sport for international sim card use only first downgrade your phone to kitkat 4.4.4 here the rom without downgrade your bootloader first flash this rom direct link
http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS5/SM-G900P/SM-G900P_NI3_ROOTED_ODEXED.zip don't reboot your phone then flash SM-G860P _Ng3 _ Stock kernel her is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57001576 when you done now reboot your phone and wait don't worry about the bugs just download SUU apk and unlock your s5 sprint sport then flash back via Odin to Lollipop find the link from sammobile firmware website type SM_G860p on the firmware site your device
Hi! I spent most of the day reading your discussions and I learned a LOT (thanks!)
I have a similar case with a Samsung S5 SM-G900P from Sprint (but internationally unlocked by Sprint).
1) Background:
- I just moved to France from the USA with my Sprint Samsung S5 (SM-900P, running on Android 5.0 Lollipop)
- My service with Sprint terminated this week.
- I have purchased a French SIM card from the second largest French carrier SFR, and they confirmed activation of the line.
- I skyped Sprint from here and Sprint willingly unlocked my device for international SIM cards (GSM, etc)
2) My Issue:
- My Samsung S5 detects the presence of my new SFR sim card (it has even installed the SFR toolkit app to manage the SIM card), but it still displays "invalid SIM card"
- I try to perform a "UICC unlock" just in case (as recommended by Sprint) but it gives an error message (error 407) after initializing the app. Here is where the international service guys of Sprint just drop the ball for an ex customer.
- ((I have the APN codes and info for the SFR network, if needed)).
- First I tried factory resetting the device and tried again to UICC unlocking but it keeps popping up an error message after trying to do so. I have tried in different ways (with Sprint SIM card, with French SIM card, without SIM Card, without SD storage memory card on it) and same result.
- Then I read that I could force that with the SSU.apk app. Like others, when I try to run the app in Android 5.0 it stops.
- I read that some people downgraded to Kitkat 4.4 or less to use the SSU app. I downloaded the almost 2 GB of firmware for that and got ready for it. However, I have a Mac, so I couldn't install Odin (only for PC) to downgrade to KitKat 4.4 and use SSU.apk to force unlocking of my device (which is already unlocked for international use by Sprint... but with the issues mentioned above).
Any ideas on how can I perform this last step (letting my Samsung S5 device now that he is free!) so it stops saying "Invalid SIM card")? Any guidance to a newbie is really really appreciated
my g900p start to downgarde via odin error to fail aboot . how am i downgrade g900p?
Awesome, thanks for this!
Works great!
BOD3
Can't downgrade from BOD3, though.
Any help?
All experts,
I would like to 'enable' on my S7 edge the dual SIM function. The 'international' card holder could care 2 Nano SIM card, but the G935F is supporting just one SIM.
It's possible to do this without root? It's possible to install the G935FD firmware or are there radio baseband modifications nesessary?
In addition, I need to run the Blackberry Works app (former Good). This app is not running on a rooted phone.
Thanks for any comment and help.
Schorty
You can't.
Single sim variant have only 1 imei number but dual sim variant have 2 which are for each sim. You can't just add more imei to your phone and even if you can, it is illegal.
Also card holder of single sim variant cannot hold 2 sim cards, only 1 sim card+microsd.
G935fd and G935f firmwares also are identical. So you can flash it on your phone but it's not going to enable dual sim on single sim variant.
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schorty said:
All experts,
I would like to 'enable' on my S7 edge the dual SIM function. The 'international' card holder could care 2 Nano SIM card, but the G935F is supporting just one SIM.
It's possible to do this without root? It's possible to install the G935FD firmware or are there radio baseband modifications nesessary?
In addition, I need to run the Blackberry Works app (former Good). This app is not running on a rooted phone.
Thanks for any comment and help.
Schorty
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While don't you save yourself the strength and buy the dual sim version, because like the other guy above said, its impossible to use dual sim on a single sim. Backup your data, get the dual sim version and restore back.
Thanks for the first feedback.
- single SIM and dual SIM card holders are available at eBay etc. The HW of the two phone is 100% identical. A friend of mine converted his G935f to G935fd with the support of a Vietnamese service guy over TeamViewer. My problem is the root after this.
BTW: Buying a DUOS is not a problem, it cost just some money
Thanks for expert tips...
NonXtreme said:
You can't.
Single sim variant have only 1 imei number but dual sim variant have 2 which are for each sim. You can't just add more imei to your phone and even if you can, it is illegal.
Also card holder of single sim variant cannot hold 2 sim cards, only 1 sim card+microsd.
G935fd and G935f firmwares also are identical. So you can flash it on your phone but it's not going to enable dual sim on single sim variant.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Can i install indian firmware g935fd on g935f version?
Samsung G935F to G935Fd POSSIBLE tested by me
aytida4 said:
Can i install indian firmware g935fd on g935f version?
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It's possible g935f to g935fd no need flash any firmware
I tested and its works fine
on device been single imei and now two same imei
working fine with 2 sim cards
BUT NO CHANGE THE IMEI ITS HIS FACTORY IMEI !!!
Edit: Nvm worked it how.
benjamen50 said:
Edit: Nvm worked it how.
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? Nvm ?
Отправлено с моего SM-G900FD через Tapatalk
It IS possible to convert G930/5F to G930/5FD. Only you have to do is clone your IMEI as IMEI 2 using Z3x or other software and replace SIM + microSD tray to SIM + SIM/microSD or DIY
That's in theory, but I personally need assist in:
1. Downgrading to Nougat, because Z3x doesn't support (yet) the newest /efs to modify cert to add that IMEI 2 or at least I can't find new enough which supports Oreo
1.1 Need to factory reset!
2. Getting root
3. Adding IMEI 2
3.1. Need to factory reset!
4. Updating back to official Oreo without root, if possible. I'm perfectly fine with normal functions, don't need the root for anything. Only I need is second SIM. I believe that I need to flash official Nougat first over rooted Nougat and update it using FOTA to Oreo? If not, flashing Oreo by Odin.
I will very appreciate any help with confirming these steps (is it correct way?) and helping me to get needed files and stuff to do it.
All experts,
I have replace the motherboard of my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, dual sim variant (SM-G935FD) with that of single sim variant but a frequent prompt of sim card mode shift is happened, saying "the sim card mode is witched from dual sim to single sim mode, which requires a rest to factory setting and restart". Since there is only a restart option, I'm forced to hit it and restart frequently but not working yet. How can I fix this problem?
Thanks for any comment and help!
Yoseph
I also used z3x and it works flawlessly im on Oreo s7 edge exynos.
FULL GUIDE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/converting-s7-single-sim-to-dual-sim-t3881189
smashmix said:
It IS possible to convert G930/5F to G930/5FD. Only you have to do is clone your IMEI as IMEI 2 using Z3x or other software and replace SIM + microSD tray to SIM + SIM/microSD or DIY
That's in theory, but I personally need assist in:
1. Downgrading to Nougat, because Z3x doesn't support (yet) the newest /efs to modify cert to add that IMEI 2 or at least I can't find new enough which supports Oreo
1.1 Need to factory reset!
2. Getting root
3. Adding IMEI 2
3.1. Need to factory reset!
4. Updating back to official Oreo without root, if possible. I'm perfectly fine with normal functions, don't need the root for anything. Only I need is second SIM. I believe that I need to flash official Nougat first over rooted Nougat and update it using FOTA to Oreo? If not, flashing Oreo by Odin.
I will very appreciate any help with confirming these steps (is it correct way?) and helping me to get needed files and stuff to do it.
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can you tel me how to downrenge to nuuget ?
Hello fellow S8 users,
I've recently purchased a Samsung S8 SM-G950FD from eBay as I wanted the Dual SIM capability. Version image attached, I'm not entirely sure where it's from.
Unfortunately the Samsung Pay version on the phone is in Chinese as are the promotion, images attached.
Can someone tell me if it's possible to get the Australian version on Samsung Pay on this phone?
Can I just update the ROM to an Australian version? If so, would I end up losing the Dual SIM capability?
Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Any suggestions?
kuri_2k said:
Hello fellow S8 users,
I've recently purchased a Samsung S8 SM-G950FD from eBay as I wanted the Dual SIM capability. Version image attached, I'm not entirely sure where it's from.
Unfortunately the Samsung Pay version on the phone is in Chinese as are the promotion, images attached.
Can someone tell me if it's possible to get the Australian version on Samsung Pay on this phone?
Can I just update the ROM to an Australian version? If so, would I end up losing the Dual SIM capability?
Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Your Australia cards should work as Australia already have support for Samsung Pay. I have setup few of my Indian cards with Australian version phone. I guess you need to bear with the Chinese though. Updating XSA room will definitely disable the Dual sim option and I am not sure 950FD support 950F.
venki5star said:
Your Australia cards should work as Australia already have support for Samsung Pay. I have setup few of my Indian cards with Australian version phone. I guess you need to bear with the Chinese though. Updating XSA room will definitely disable the Dual sim option and I am not sure 950FD support 950F.
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Yeh the Samsung Pay Application doesn't like my American Express Card....
It states that Amex is not supported in my country, but in fact it's working on my Samsung S6, and my Gear 3.
So you think changing the firmware to AU I would lose the Dual SIM capabilities?
It might just be easier to try and get the Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay Framework from AU ROM and extract it to mine maybe?
If it's anything like the S7, you should be fine putting the Australian firmware on it. I got an S7 edge from the UAE and had to flash German firmware and the T-Mobile CSC to it for spay to finally work. It'll be trail and error, but the multi sim function never went away for me.
Since almost all the international S8/S8+s are on the multi CSC ROM, all you need to do is reset your phone (preferably from the recovery menu) and put in the Oz SIM and reboot. All the regional features are activated, and you get Oz SPAY.
Using that method, I am currently using the India SPAY on an Afghanistan S8+ (Dual sim) and Taiwanese S8 and both work with all cards.
cooolzzz_guy said:
Since almost all the international S8/S8+s are on the multi CSC ROM, all you need to do is reset your phone (preferably from the recovery menu) and put in the Oz SIM and reboot. All the regional features are activated, and you get Oz SPAY.
Using that method, I am currently using the India SPAY on an Afghanistan S8+ (Dual sim) and Taiwanese S8 and both work with all cards.
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I've actually tried to restore to factory setting 6+ times with an assortment of sim cards from Vodafone, Optus, Telstra, Macquarie (Telstra variant), samsung pay keeps loading up as Taiwanese version (Chinese)...
I've recently asked a friend to extract his Samsung Pay & Framework.apk, it still loads Taiwan Samsung pay.
I think it's region locked?
I'm going to try and restore to XSA Firmware, apparently this worked for the S7 guys, whilst retaining Dual Sim functions.
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If it's anything like the S7, you should be fine putting the Australian firmware on it. I got an S7 edge from the UAE and had to flash German firmware and the T-Mobile CSC to it for spay to finally work. It'll be trail and error, but the multi sim function never went away for me.
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Thank you! You've just reaffirmed what I actually just read in another forum, going to give it a try and will update my findings.
kuri_2k said:
I've actually tried to restore to factory setting 6+ times with an assortment of sim cards from Vodafone, Optus, Telstra, Macquarie (Telstra variant), samsung pay keeps loading up as Taiwanese version (Chinese)...
I've recently asked a friend to extract his Samsung Pay & Framework.apk, it still loads Taiwan Samsung pay.
I think it's region locked?
I'm going to try and restore to XSA Firmware, apparently this worked for the S7 guys, whilst retaining Dual Sim functions.
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Did you try to factory reset from recovery? Vol up + Bixby + power, wait for few seconds it goes into recovery. Put the regional SIM in, then reboot. It will reboot twice and activate SIM specific features (prominently tells you that it's doing so).
Also please post a screenshot of the Settings->Software information screen (Service provide SW ver. is 2nd last row) both before and after you complete the process.
Someone recommended me this solution after I had a similar problem with my UAE S8 and flashing other country firmware no longer works without supporting SIM card. Download Samsung Pay version 2.7.03 and try that.
oplix said:
Someone recommended me this solution after I had a similar problem with my UAE S8 and flashing other country firmware no longer works without supporting SIM card. Download Samsung Pay version 2.7.03 and try that.
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Worked for me as well !!
oplix said:
Someone recommended me this solution after I had a similar problem with my UAE S8 and flashing other country firmware no longer works without supporting SIM card. Download Samsung Pay version 2.7.03 and try that.
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What do you mean flashing other country firmware no longer works without supporting SIM card ?
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What do you mean flashing other country firmware no longer works without supporting SIM card ?
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Means that it doesn't matter which firmware you flash if you don't have the country's sim card because s8 will default back to factory CSC. Only way to change CSC without root is to flash with the supporting sim card installed.
cooolzzz_guy said:
Since almost all the international S8/S8+s are on the multi CSC ROM, all you need to do is reset your phone (preferably from the recovery menu) and put in the Oz SIM and reboot. All the regional features are activated, and you get Oz SPAY.
Using that method, I am currently using the India SPAY on an Afghanistan S8+ (Dual sim) and Taiwanese S8 and both work with all cards.
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Just came across this post. Wondering if the same method works with the dual sim version of S7 (G930FD)?
Thanks.
TopGun2000 said:
Just came across this post. Wondering if the same method works with the dual sim version of S7 (G930FD)?
Thanks.
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Has anyone here got the Australian Samsung Pay app onto the Taiwanese dual-sim model? I purchased an S8+ at $799 (compared to the RRP of $1349) but I don't want to factory reset if I don't have to.
Anyone got spay working? Pkease share what firmware version are you using.
Can someone please list the steps for flashing Verizon software on ATT S8? I do not want to use the unlocked software (need mobile hospot to work).
Search for threads started by me. I posted the latest QK5 firmware from my Google Drive. Flash it and since it's an all carrier update if you have a Verizon sim it will install all the VZW features.
BTW, idk where you read hotspot doesn't work but I usually run nothing but unlocked and it's never not worked.
As far as I am aware the AT&T Galaxy S8 Active is supposed to be compatible with Android 9.0 (Pie). I just bought an unlocked version of this phone on Amazon and it is currently on Android 8.0 (Oreo). This is the baseband version: G892AUCS3BRG1. I have tried flashing the update file from this post, but I kept getting a PIT error. I also tried using Samsung's Smart Switch, but that also says that 8.0 is 'up to date'. I don't plan on getting an AT&T sim and the phone currently has no sim. Now that you know the information here is my question: How can I update to 9.0 without getting an AT&T sim? The best solution would be a working 9.0 Flash for my device. Thanks to anyone who figures anything out.