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[Q] S4 Sim unlock UK o2 network

I have read about the *#0011# trick
it doesnt work for me. I have read that you have to downgrade the modem, do the unlock and then upgrade it again.
So i have looked at my firmware at it is
Current firmware version : PDA:MEA / PHONE:MEA / CSC:ME3 (O2U)
i am rooted and have custom recovery installed, i am using touchwiz rom with quite a few customised bits in it using nova launcher too.
Kies it saying there is an update, but im not doing that just yet
to
Latest firmware version : PDA:MF8 / PHONE:MF8 / CSC:MG1 (O2U)
So i ahve look at this thread
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025 ) with all the differnt modems.
and it says i have to downgrade to an older version but i cant see an older version that what i have.
Samsung say this is the newer version
GT-I9505 Galaxy S 4 LTE
PDA: I9505XXUBMF8
CSC: I9505O2UBMG1
MODEM: I9505XXUBMF8
Added: 2013-08-22
Can anyone / will anyone be willing to guide me through how to downgrade to an older modem, unlock and then i guess update to the newer modem? or back to the one i have now? and keep the uinlock?
I thank anyone who can help me.

wifiuk said:
I have read about the *#0011# trick
it doesnt work for me. I have read that you have to downgrade the modem, do the unlock and then upgrade it again.
So i have looked at my firmware at it is
Current firmware version : PDA:MEA / PHONE:MEA / CSC:ME3 (O2U)
i am rooted and have custom recovery installed, i am using touchwiz rom with quite a few customised bits in it using nova launcher too.
Kies it saying there is an update, but im not doing that just yet
to
Latest firmware version : PDA:MF8 / PHONE:MF8 / CSC:MG1 (O2U)
So i ahve look at this thread
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025 ) with all the differnt modems.
and it says i have to downgrade to an older version but i cant see an older version that what i have.
Samsung say this is the newer version
GT-I9505 Galaxy S 4 LTE
PDA: I9505XXUBMF8
CSC: I9505O2UBMG1
MODEM: I9505XXUBMF8
Added: 2013-08-22
Can anyone / will anyone be willing to guide me through how to downgrade to an older modem, unlock and then i guess update to the newer modem? or back to the one i have now? and keep the uinlock?
I thank anyone who can help me.
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Hi,
You need ME2.
Sent telepathically from my S4

malybru said:
Hi,
You need ME2.
Sent telepathically from my S4
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can you help me find the correct one? for o2 UK s4 LTE.
and then once that is done, should i update to the newest one, which is the one above the one i am on now?
as o2 UK are switching on 4G LTE in 2 days time, i assume the new modem will allow for that?
Can that be done and not update the rom or will that be an issue?

wifiuk said:
can you help me find the correct one? for o2 UK s4 LTE.
and then once that is done, should i update to the newest one, which is the one above the one i am on now?
as o2 UK are switching on 4G LTE in 2 days time, i assume the new modem will allow for that?
Can that be done and not update the rom or will that be an issue?
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Hi,
Go to the thread you mentioned,and in the i9505 section,look for XXUAME2
The installation instructions are there as well.
Then, yes, install the latest.
All modems work with 4g
Sent telepathically from my S4

malybru said:
Hi,
You need ME2.
Sent telepathically from my S4
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does this have to be done in Downloader mode ? when flashing ? I'm assuming yes, but want to confirm

wifiuk said:
does this have to be done in Downloader mode ? when flashing ? I'm assuming yes, but want to confirm
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Hi,
Yes.
Go into download mode,and flash modem in odin
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malybru said:
Hi,
Yes.
Go into download mode,and flash modem in odin
Sent telepathically from my S4
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did it all, got the menus followed the guide both of them 2 version and it didnt work. So i have reflashed the newer version back. might just pay for a code when i need it

wifiuk said:
did it all, got the menus followed the guide both of them 2 version and it didnt work. So i have reflashed the newer version back. might just pay for a code when i need it
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i just asked my network provider to unlock it and they gave ti to me for free cool

wifiuk said:
i just asked my network provider to unlock it and they gave ti to me for free cool
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Hi,
All that for nothing.
At least your learned how to change a modem.
Glad it all worked out for you.

Still having issues with my O2UK S4 i9505.
It was on ROM XXUBMF8 / Modem XXUBMF8 and couldn't get to the UMTS menu.
Changed to modem XXUAME2 and also tried the older XXUAMDC, both allowed me into the service mode.
In [NETWORK LOCK] menu clicking on [[1] PERSO SHA256 Info] says returns
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[1]
going back and clicking on [[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF] also returns
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[1]
going back and selecting [[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF] a second time returns
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0]
SHA256_Off => Not Change
Has anyone an idea why I have to do it twice to get SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0]?
Going to [NV RESTORE] at this point reboots as expected, but still have network lock afterwards.
I've also tried this with native O2UK sim inserted, and with another non-O2UK sim.
I'm close to spending money on a code at this point!

jimbobmcginty said:
Still having issues with my O2UK S4 i9505.
It was on ROM XXUBMF8 / Modem XXUBMF8 and couldn't get to the UMTS menu.
Changed to modem XXUAME2 and also tried the older XXUAMDC, both allowed me into the service mode.
In [NETWORK LOCK] menu clicking on [[1] PERSO SHA256 Info] says returns
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[1]
going back and clicking on [[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF] also returns
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[1]
going back and selecting [[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF] a second time returns
SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0]
SHA256_Off => Not Change
Has anyone an idea why I have to do it twice to get SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0]?
Going to [NV RESTORE] at this point reboots as expected, but still have network lock afterwards.
I've also tried this with native O2UK sim inserted, and with another non-O2UK sim.
I'm close to spending money on a code at this point!
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Hi,
Did you try posting HERE

malybru said:
Hi,
Did you try posting HERE
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Thx was trying to be good and keep it to an O2 specific thread..... will go over there

[Q] Flashing official stock rom concerns

Hi guys
Next week I'm getting a new SG S4 from T-Mobile (Poland). I personally use Orange SIM card (also Poland) and I don't want to change it.
First of all I'd like to get rid of the T-Mobile rom and replace it with the official stock rom.
I found this site sammobile.com/firmwares/ They have a lot of firmwares to download, but is the site trustworthy?
Will flashing the official stock rom unlock the SIM card (so I could use my from Orange)? Otherwise, how can I unlock it? (I've seen this hack with hidden menu, but people reported it no longer works)
There are plenty of roms to choose from: "Poland - XEO", "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL", "Polang (Orange) - IDE", etc. I Guess this "Poland XEO" is the official stock. Is that suitable for a phone I get from T-mobile?
Suppose I want to come back to the original rom and use Kies again. Should I make a backup (and how?) before I flash the official stock? Or will downloading and flashing "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL" re-enable Kies?

gisek said:
Hi guys
Next week I'm getting a new SG S4 from T-Mobile (Poland). I personally use Orange SIM card (also Poland) and I don't want to change it.
First of all I'd like to get rid of the T-Mobile rom and replace it with the official stock rom.
I found this site sammobile.com/firmwares/ They have a lot of firmwares to download, but is the site trustworthy?
Will flashing the official stock rom unlock the SIM card (so I could use my from Orange)? Otherwise, how can I unlock it? (I've seen this hack with hidden menu, but people reported it no longer works)
There are plenty of roms to choose from: "Poland - XEO", "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL", "Polang (Orange) - IDE", etc. I Guess this "Poland XEO" is the official stock. Is that suitable for a phone I get from T-mobile?
Suppose I want to come back to the original rom and use Kies again. Should I make a backup (and how?) before I flash the official stock? Or will downloading and flashing "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL" re-enable Kies?
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1. Yes
2. No. You can unlock it by IMEI.
3. Poland - XEO is for unlocked devices. Maybe u bought it in Poland but the phone no is of that region. Its better conect it to KIES 3 and see the CSC for confirm it. If u get it from T-mobile and the phone no is unlocked, u will have to flash "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL".
4. I think u need read and learn how do the process of FLASHING. Dont flash anything without know what u are doing before. Use the search button in this incredible XDA forum :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
1. Yes
2. No. You can unlock it by IMEI.
3. Poland - XEO is for unlocked devices. Maybe u bought it in Poland but the phone no is of that region. Its better conect it to KIES 3 and see the CSC for confirm it. If u get it from T-mobile and the phone no is unlocked, u will have to flash "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL".
4. I think u need read and learn how do the process of FLASHING. Dont flash anything without know what u are doing before. Use the search button in this incredible XDA forum :highfive:
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First of all thanks for your answer. Just clear things out:
3. By "unlocked" - do you mean that simlock is unlocked? Does it mean that if I unlock it by IMEI then I should go with "Poland - XEO", otherwise with "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL"? Still the "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL" is a branded rom, right?

gisek said:
First of all thanks for your answer. Just clear things out:
3. By "unlocked" - do you mean that simlock is unlocked? Does it mean that if I unlock it by IMEI then I should go with "Poland - XEO", otherwise with "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL"? Still the "Poland (T-mobile) - TPL" is a branded rom, right?
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Yeah :highfive:

[Q] Can I flash custom ROM made for N9005 into N900K model?

Would it be a lot of things todo (ie Crossflasing between Verizon / T-Moblie / AT&T / Sprint) ?
Thanks in advance

ps000000 said:
Would it be a lot of things todo (ie Crossflasing between Verizon / T-Moblie / AT&T / Sprint) ?
Thanks in advance
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I am also curious on this... did you find a resolution? I am just starting out in this and I have the 900k also... but looking to try and un-korean it, lol

hisandherturbo said:
I am also curious on this... did you find a resolution? I am just starting out in this and I have the 900k also... but looking to try and un-korean it, lol
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Not yet.
Now I aim for N9005 for sure.:silly:

It depends on your bootloader version. 4.3 is compatible with N9005, but 4.4 is not.
There's a way to get this to work, but there are some hardware issues.
Come to the Korean thread for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484602

Flashing Korean SM-G900K with Australian / International Firmware?

Hi guys,
I was wondering if I can flash a stock Australian / International firmware on my SM-G900K ??
If so which MM 6.0 unbranded firmware would you recommend?
Reason for this is currently my SM-G900K has Korean dialpad and other branded bloatware ....
Thanks All!

also interested!!!

Hi,
I am also really wanting to be using Aussie firmware. Sick of the Korean ads I get everytime I unlock my phone to use it. Is it possible?

Rumble Kingston said:
Hi,
I am also really wanting to be using Aussie firmware. Sick of the Korean ads I get everytime I unlock my phone to use it. Is it possible?
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Beware flashing different firmware can lead to bricked phone that you might need J-tag to bring it back to life.
But you can use the Rom of it but if its very similar hardware with some changes.

Help which rom g930 ?

HI
I'm new user on this forum and i need a litle help, i'm using G930P sprint cdma with root in Europe itry to find on forum but i find anything about this case, and unfortunetly i don't have tethering and wifi caling and some another difrent opitons, some time ago i do firmaware which i have everyting but messages don't send and i'm back to stock firmaware unfortunetly i don't remember which rom it was...
Now my question is which rom i should do ? Maybe G930u but which one to have all option in my phone ? and how do it by flashfire or by odin like orginal firmaware ??

pawcio7777 said:
HI
I'm new user on this forum and i need a litle help, i'm using G930P sprint cdma with root in Europe itry to find on forum but i find anything about this case, and unfortunetly i don't have tethering and wifi caling and some another difrent opitons, some time ago i do firmaware which i have everyting but messages don't send and i'm back to stock firmaware unfortunetly i don't remember which rom it was...
Now my question is which rom i should do ? Maybe G930u but which one to have all option in my phone ? and how do it by flashfire or by odin like orginal firmaware ??
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The u firmware is what you want. Just download the latest one... maybe pl2? It will unlock all radio bands. You may have to sim unlock it too. Root is unstable and still won't give you the all of the bands. The hardware is there, but the software controls them.
Sent from my SM-G930U using XDA-Developers Legacy app

lvpre said:
The u firmware is what you want. Just download the latest one... maybe pl2? It will unlock all radio bands. You may have to sim unlock it too. Root is unstable and still won't give you the all of the bands. The hardware is there, but the software controls them.
Thanks for yours answer and one question mor how do it by odin ? or by flashfire beceause i think is any possibility to do it without wipe beceause for sure i can not use home csc....
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I already done new firmware XAS Pl2 for 930u it and now i have tethering but unfortunetly still i don't have wifi caling maybe i should do firmawre for sprint... ? i don't need cdma that was reason why i try XAS ?

pawcio7777 said:
I already done new firmware XAS Pl2 for 930u it and now i have tethering but unfortunetly still i don't have wifi caling maybe i should do firmawre for sprint... ? i don't need cdma that was reason why i try XAS ?
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I don't think the U firmware supports wifi calling , I think with the modding of some files you can get it to work but being that your on a European carriers i wouldn't know which way to steer you

goonygugle said:
I don't think the U firmware supports wifi calling , I think with the modding of some files you can get it to work but being that your on a European carriers i wouldn't know which way to steer you
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Can you tel me which files i should modding ? In Disabler Pro i see Wi-Fi Calling settings - com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref and it's look like Enabled but pckage size is 0,00mb,

pawcio7777 said:
Can you tel me which files i should modding ? In Disabler Pro i see Wi-Fi Calling settings - com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref and it's look like Enabled but pckage size is 0,00mb,
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who is your carrier ?

orange but i don't see option in phone to switch on wifi calling

And now i have another question which firmware i should do to g925v and to g928p to have all normal option in Europe ?

How i can unlock sprint in g935p/u to using it in europe ?