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complete noob, just bought a second hand galaxy s

please point me in the right direction
my sim card does not work, how can i unlock the phone to all networks? i hear theres a diy tutorial. im still on android 2.1

There's an SGS Unlock Tool App is in the Market. Search and Use that.
If it works, you'll get 2 set of codes. Unlock Code and Unfreeze code. save this somewhere like your PC or notebook. Don't lose these codes okay?
Now insert your sim again and it will then ask for the unlock code, enter it and bingo!
the unfreeze code is used when your phone freezes if you try entering invalid unlock codes several times.
Hope this helps.

thanks, i'll try this when i get home
should i update to froyo 1st?

Bills Gate said:
thanks, i'll try this when i get home
should i update to froyo 1st?
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nope. try the app while you are still in eclair. the app has some issues with froyo (i think) so better unlock it while in eclair before you upgrade your firmware.
let me know what happens.

wouldn't flashing it with a custom rom remove the internal branding and limitations?

compuse said:
wouldn't flashing it with a custom rom remove the internal branding and limitations?
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Maybe but based from what happened to me in eclair, it did not remove the sim lock.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

android.francis said:
There's an SGS Unlock Tool App is in the Market. Search and Use that.
If it works, you'll get 2 set of codes. Unlock Code and Unfreeze code. save this somewhere like your PC or notebook. Don't lose these codes okay?
Now insert your sim again and it will then ask for the unlock code, enter it and bingo!
the unfreeze code is used when your phone freezes if you try entering invalid unlock codes several times.
Hope this helps.
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ok ive done that and got the following codes:
unlock code: 00000000
unfreeze code: 20285075
sounds wrong right? can this mean its already been unlocked and theres a probem with my sim card? something wrong with my phone?

model number
gt-i9000
firmware version
2.1-update1
baseband version
i9000adjf1
kernel version
2.6.29
[email protected] #2
build number
eclair
another thing... ive had the following message once
‘Panic Kernel Upload Mode’
had to take the battery out and start phone again

Bills Gate said:
model number
gt-i9000
firmware version
2.1-update1
baseband version
i9000adjf1
kernel version
2.6.29
[email protected] #2
build number
eclair
another thing... ive had the following message once
‘Panic Kernel Upload Mode’
had to take the battery out and start phone again
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Yes, 0's means your phone is already unlocked.
Will be something either wrong with your Sim card, or the phone has been blocked by the networks

psp888 said:
Yes, 0's means your phone is already unlocked.
Will be something either wrong with your Sim card, or the phone has been blocked by the networks
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well i tried my friends sim (he on another network from me) and that worked, maybe my sim card is old?

Bills Gate said:
well i tried my friends sim (he on another network from me) and that worked, maybe my sim card is old?
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So your friend's sim on a another network worked?
Either your sim is bad or your network blocked the phones IMEI.
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Just got this 19505

So i just got this phone from overseas it's on 4.4.2 baseband version I9505XXUFNBH, I need to get it unlocked but when I put my sim card in it from a different carrier i don't see any options come up for me to enter a unlock code? So I'm wondering if it's already unlocked but still when I have my sim card in it i don't get any signal bars whatsoever, only that circle which is crossed out i see there so anyone have any idea what might be wrong please

dorian2kx said:
So i just got this phone from overseas it's on 4.4.2 baseband version I9505XXUFNBH, I need to get it unlocked but when I put my sim card in it from a different carrier i don't see any options come up for me to enter a unlock code? So I'm wondering if it's already unlocked but still when I have my sim card in it i don't get any signal bars whatsoever, only that circle which is crossed out i see there so anyone have any idea what might be wrong please
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Hi
The baseband of your phone is GB/EE the same as mine. So it is possible that it is locked to EE or T-Mobile/Orange. Sorry I can't be of any real help.
Stransky
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Omg!! That means my phone is useless?

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dorian2kx said:
Omg!! That means my phone is useless?
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Also S4 I9505 service mode *#0011# is showing
Imei certi: NA
Can it be fixed.

Anyone?

dorian2kx said:
Anyone?
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Dial *#06# and tell me if ur IMEI is correct. If is correct, dial *#1234# and attach screenshot pls.

IMEI is correct
Here's the screen shot

Doesn't the icon at the top of that screenshot mean "No SIM Installed"?

Yes but when I installed a sim card the sim icon is gone but still no service bars, just that round circle

dorian2kx said:
Yes but when I installed a sim card the sim icon is gone but still no service bars, just that round circle
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1. This version of that firmware is ok... but there is an update ready.
2. Log and sig in Sammobile.com.
3. And download the update: HERE.
4. Flash it through ODIN.
5. Tell me how it worked.

OK thanks will give it a try, can i go ahead and flash even if I'm already on stock rooted rom?

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???? Can i?

Any help?

dorian2kx said:
Any help?
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Yes

A must read

Finally, I can finally write with a clear head after watching this bollywood movie.
Been searching for solution all over the web, couldn't find a precise solution yet or perhaps I could be the only one facing this.
I have a Samsung S7 Edge, with a Verizon carrier. The phone wasn't recognizing my sim network and kept on notifying I insert a Verizon Sim card.
Came across this post {GUIDE} Flashing the SM-935U firmware onto your Verizon S7 Edge and Rooting By dajmanjt, and followed it.:cyclops:
After successfully flashing the SM-935U firmware, the notification changed to No network connection, can't make calls, tried making an emergency call and it displays radio off.
Please, I need help!!! Need it to start recognizing my country's network (Nigeria).
Thanks

This isn't a must read ???
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If the phone wasn't recognizing your sim card, have you tried other sim cards? If not why didn't you rma it?

fureedx said:
If the phone wasn't recognizing your sim card, have you tried other sim cards? If not why didn't you rma it?
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my bad, forgot to include that. I've tried like 2 other sim card, same issue

kingreo said:
my bad, forgot to include that. I've tried like 2 other sim card, same issue
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it looks like a hardware issue instead of software imo. And you probably flashed the wrong CSC (country code) firmware.

fureedx said:
it looks like a hardware issue instead of software imo. And you probably flashed the wrong CSC (country code) firmware.
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You are right. Is it possible to download the CSC and flash it separately?
And I will also need help in downloading a suitable or a universal ROM that is compatible with all cellular network if there is something like that.
Thanks so far Fureedx

kingreo said:
You are right. Is it possible to download the CSC and flash it separately?
And I will also need help in downloading a suitable or a universal ROM that is compatible with all cellular network if there is something like that.
Thanks so far Fureedx
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Try flashing a custom rom.... I think that would fix it.

This is not Facebook. Use a clear and explanatory title. We don't need clickbait here.

Network locked

hello
I bought my s8 from amazon which said it was unlocked
tried my sim it doesnt work it said it network lock and need network puk
spoke to someone from my provider they gave my sim puk it didnt work
they said i need to unlock my phone so
i tried flashing using odin it didnt work this is the link i used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0ZZxcNVnE
i reset cashe then factory reset then used odin again still didnt work
I have read enough here to know i need to change my csc code
but *#272*imei# doesnt work on my phone
can anyone help?
this is really starting to suck

2hot4cheese said:
hello
I bought my s8 from amazon which said it was unlocked
tried my sim it doesnt work it said it network lock and need network puk
spoke to someone from my provider they gave my sim puk it didnt work
they said i need to unlock my phone so
i tried flashing using odin it didnt work this is the link i used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0ZZxcNVnE
i reset cashe then factory reset then used odin again still didnt work
I have read enough here to know i need to change my csc code
but *#272*imei# doesnt work on my phone
can anyone help?
this is really starting to suck
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If its sim card locked flashing won't help.
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Whats your model number? Go into the phone settings and check in there. The more details you provide the faster you will get an answer. Going through the Odin process you mentioned will not unlock your phone. It lets you change to different carrier firmware but you still need an unlocked device otherwise it will not work.

badboy47 said:
Whats your model number? Go into the phone settings and check in there. The more details you provide the faster you will get an answer. Going through the Odin process you mentioned will not unlock your phone. It lets you change to different carrier firmware but you still need an unlocked device otherwise it will not work.
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well i was under the impression it would have helped but it was made painfully obvious that it didnt sigh.
its GM950F
just ask me anything because i dont know exactly what im suppose tell you guys this is my first time doing this

2hot4cheese said:
well i was under the impression it would have helped but it was made painfully obvious that it didnt sigh.
its GM950F
just ask me anything because i dont know exactly what im suppose tell you guys this is my first time doing this
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Strangely I cannot find anything on that model # you posted. Are you sure; there is F after GM950? Can you go to Samsung official website > http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa/ and find your model? Also, can you also share your baseband version as well?
Edit: Looks like you have the Exynos model which goes by different alias (SM-G950G, G950G, SM-G959FD, G950FD)? Is that correct? .

This happened to me earlier today also. I have the G955F since late May and all has been well. I wanted to Flash CarHDRom V.4.1.1 today coming from Renovate. First boot with new rom I get the unlock sim screen. (never seen this after almost 8 years of flashing) Also a standing message in notifications "network locked sim card".
The sim card works fine in my backup phone. Why would it all of a sudden do this and how do I find the unlock code? Phone is otherwise useless now.

badboy47 said:
Strangely I cannot find anything on that model # you posted. Are you sure; there is F after GM950? Can you go to Samsung official website > http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa/ and find your model? Also, can you also share your baseband version as well?
Edit: Looks like you have the Exynos model which goes by different alias (SM-G950G, G950G, SM-G959FD, G950FD)? Is that correct? .
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yes im sure lol its the international model and yes its an exynos model

[Help]Carrier Lock

I have a Samsung Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975F/DS) and it is lock on carrier. My question is if i reflash the latest firmware will it be become carrier unlock? BTW the carrier is not ATT or TMOB it is a Philippines Network. I just want to use the other sim card tray to other carrier. Thanks in advance for those who will answer my question. ?

rainjov30 said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975F/DS) and it is lock on carrier. My question is if i reflash the latest firmware will it be become carrier unlock? BTW the carrier is not ATT or TMOB it is a Philippines Network. I just want to use the other sim card tray to other carrier. Thanks in advance for those who will answer my question. ?
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no.. flashing stock firmware does not "magically" unlock a device.. if it were that easy then thered literally b no point to carrier lock anything...

elliwigy said:
no.. flashing stock firmware does not "magically" unlock a device.. if it were that easy then thered literally b no point to carrier lock anything...
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If may I ask, is there any way I can unlock my device?

rainjov30 said:
If may I ask, is there any way I can unlock my device?
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Same here locked with globe, hoping that flashing thru ODIN will unlock my s10+ but sadly isn't, btw there was a group offering unlock from the carrier with 2 methods price range from 1.2k - 3k.

it_halord said:
Same here locked with globe, hoping that flashing thru ODIN will unlock my s10+ but sadly isn't, btw there was a group offering unlock from the carrier with 2 methods price range from 1.2k - 3k.
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is your phone unlock now?

Have any of you tried the *#272*IMEI# method to change the CSC? Globe is not locked, it just appears to be because it is loading the Globe customization since it is detecting the Globe CSC. I changed mine to XTC.

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rainjov30 said:
is your phone unlock now?
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Yup, for free I've used the CSC method
palmmanpalm said:
Have any of you tried the *#272*IMEI# method to change the CSC? Globe is not locked, it just appears to be because it is loading the Globe customization since it is detecting the Globe CSC. I changed mine to XTC.
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This is the one that I used, but still I have to insert Globe sim card on the Sim 2 for able to use Smart on Sim1 with LTE/3G/2G
P.S. I've use TM on Sim2 and disabled it, still Smart on Sim1 is working.

it_halord said:
Yup, for free I've used the CSC method
This is the one that I used, but still I have to insert Globe sim card on the Sim 2 for able to use Smart on Sim1 with LTE/3G/2G
P.S. I've use TM on Sim2 and disabled it, still Smart on Sim1 is working.
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My phone is under Smart. I just want to use Globe on the other Sim tray.

it_halord said:
Yup, for free I've used the CSC method
This is the one that I used, but still I have to insert Globe sim card on the Sim 2 for able to use Smart on Sim1 with LTE/3G/2G
P.S. I've use TM on Sim2 and disabled it, still Smart on Sim1 is working.
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How to do th CSC method?

Try
rainjov30 said:
My phone is under Smart. I just want to use Globe on the other Sim tray.
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Have you tried to insert GLOBE sim on the other sim tray?