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Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm in dire need of help, I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 from KSA, but travelled outside to malaysia first. I opened the phone here and used a different sim card first thing it asked me was for a "Sim Network Unlock Pin". now i already started it with a local sim, how am i supposed to over come this? ive also tried using online sites for codes but it was no help, what should i do to unlock??
next time, search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
SilentRazor said:
next time, search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
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I tried both methods but none of them worked :/
some suggestions...
Sorry you're having this trouble, qnfk... and that your welcome here by the above poster was not only less than friendly, it was unhelpful, since the solutions he recommended are for a different problem, namely unlocking a carrier lock not the region lock. Your phone is likely to have only one or the other.
I noticed that you have found the thread, Region Lock Unlocking for i9500 S4, though it hasn't become very active yet.
I have 3 suggestions for you:
A. Type *#12580*369# on your phone to check RF Cal for the date of manufacture and *#1234# for the firmware version codes for AP, CP & CSC.
B. Follow these directions to access the MCC blacklist in your device's customer.xml file:
dxzh said:
...use a file manager app like ES file explorer to look at the file /system/csc/customer.xml and then look for the lines starting:
<Settings>
- <Main>
- <Security>
<NbNetworkLock>...
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C. Read this entire thread: Check the countries that you can’t use your galaxy S4 in. Consider posting your questions there with the above information. It's a fairly active thread and I'm sure you'd be welcome... in fact, you'll find that the OP referenced your situation last week.
Your circumstances are unusual since Asian phones are officially supposed to be region unlocked. If you do post on that thread, you might consider also providing information about the background of your phone, such as where you bought it, how the seller represented its origin to you and whether or not it had a region-lock sticker on the box.
Good Luck!
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Sorry you're having this trouble, qnfk... and that your welcome here by the above poster was not only less than friendly, it was unhelpful, since the solutions he recommended are for a different problem, namely unlocking a carrier lock not the region lock. Your phone is likely to have only one or the other.
I noticed that you have found the thread, Region Lock Unlocking for i9500 S4, though it hasn't become very active yet.
I have 3 suggestions for you:
A. Type *#12580*369# on your phone to check RF Cal for the date of manufacture and *#1234# for the firmware version codes for AP, CP & CSC.
B. Follow these directions to access the MCC blacklist in your device's customer.xml file:
C. Read this entire thread: Check the countries that you can’t use your galaxy S4 in. Consider posting your questions there with the above information. It's a fairly active thread and I'm sure you'd be welcome... in fact, you'll find that the OP referenced your situation last week.
Your circumstances are unusual since Asian phones are officially supposed to be region unlocked. If you do post on that thread, you might consider also providing information about the background of your phone, such as where you bought it, how the seller represented its origin to you and whether or not it had a region-lock sticker on the box.
Good Luck!
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Thank you so much for your help I'll continue to post my problem in the other thread.
almost giving up on GT-I9500
I have a GT-I9500 that is Region locked(Middle East),I tried almost everything but nothing works for me.....H*ll I don't mind paying for unlocking codes,but i read somewhere that Region Locked is different,so buying unlocking codes might not really work,the phone comes with the new bootloader(phone made 2013.10.13),pls if anybody has a solution/suggestion or even a reliable website that can provide genuine "Region Unlocking codes" should share.
what i ve tried so far but still did not work
1-Region unlock app by @Chainfire
2-Try entering service mode by *#0011#
3-Root and install a custom rom(Crash Rom)
4-Terminal Emulator (to calculate unlock codes)
5-Change the Modem (tried all the modems,more than 10)
If anybody can help,pls kindly assist....
Thank you all
nuramohammed26 said:
I have a GT-I9500 that is Region locked(Middle East),I tried almost everything but nothing works for me.....H*ll I don't mind paying for unlocking codes,but i read somewhere that Region Locked is different,so buying unlocking codes might not really work,the phone comes with the new bootloader(phone made 2013.10.13),pls if anybody has a solution/suggestion or even a reliable website that can provide genuine "Region Unlocking codes" should share.
what i ve tried so far but still did not work
1-Region unlock app by @Chainfire
2-Try entering service mode by *#0011#
3-Root and install a custom rom(Crash Rom)
4-Terminal Emulator (to calculate unlock codes)
5-Change the Modem (tried all the modems,more than 10)
If anybody can help,pls kindly assist....
Thank you all
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I have same problem would love some help is there any way to open region lock ?
yaarz said:
I have same problem would love some help is there any way to open region lock ?
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Same situation, someone help in this regard.
goutham960 said:
Same situation, someone help in this regard.
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same by me ...
midnite_blue said:
Sorry you're having this trouble, qnfk... and that your welcome here by the above poster was not only less than friendly, it was unhelpful, since the solutions he recommended are for a different problem, namely unlocking a carrier lock not the region lock. Your phone is likely to have only one or the other.
I noticed that you have found the thread, Region Lock Unlocking for i9500 S4, though it hasn't become very active yet.
I have 3 suggestions for you:
A. Type *#12580*369# on your phone to check RF Cal for the date of manufacture and *#1234# for the firmware version codes for AP, CP & CSC.
B. Follow these directions to access the MCC blacklist in your device's customer.xml file:
C. Read this entire thread: Check the countries that you can’t use your galaxy S4 in. Consider posting your questions there with the above information. It's a fairly active thread and I'm sure you'd be welcome... in fact, you'll find that the OP referenced your situation last week.
Your circumstances are unusual since Asian phones are officially supposed to be region unlocked. If you do post on that thread, you might consider also providing information about the background of your phone, such as where you bought it, how the seller represented its origin to you and whether or not it had a region-lock sticker on the box.
Good Luck!
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What if the RF Cal version says not active?
Dear sir i have a galaxy core prime that have a country lock, i need to know that can i unlock it by flashing a unlocked firmware through odin. If it cant do the unlock. How can i unlock it with out using unlocking services, plzz can any one guide me to correct sucessfull procedeer
sampath bandara said:
Dear sir i have a galaxy core prime that have a country lock, i need to know that can i unlock it by flashing a unlocked firmware through odin. If it cant do the unlock. How can i unlock it with out using unlocking services, plzz can any one guide me to correct sucessfull procedeer
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Do you mean "simlocked" ? Which firmware is actually installed and in which country you want to use the phone?
LS.xD said:
Do you mean "simlocked" ? Which firmware is actually installed and in which country you want to use the phone?
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Dear sir my phone is locked to SAUDI ARABIA mobile provider called MOBILY, i want to unlock it to use in sri lanka. When i put a sim that is curruntly use in sri lanka And when i turn on it ask "ENTER NETWORK UNLOCK CODE" with 2 buttons ok and dismiss.
I dismiss it and continue iam able to use phone and it shows full signal but no career name and emergency call only. When i make a call it shows not registerd on network. Plzz help me
Same problem here. I tried whole different ways including reflashing ROM but didn't work. Then I found Region unlock app by chainfire. It worked like a charm. Also you need to root your mobile first. Rooting method is somewhere in xda. Search it . Hope it helps.
GREATT
nottingham72 said:
Same problem here. I tried whole different ways including reflashing ROM but didn't work. Then I found Region unlock app by chainfire. It worked like a charm. Also you need to root your mobile first. Rooting method is somewhere in xda. Search it . Hope it helps.
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but i want to know is your phone country locked one or sim lock
sampath bandara said:
but i want to know is your phone country locked one or sim lock
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Please read whole of my post before replying blatantly.
nottingham72 said:
Same problem here.
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Which means the attached image was my problem. I guess it is same as your problem. I simply don't know what is meant by "country locked or sim locked"
nottingham72 said:
Please read whole of my post before replying blatantly.
Which means the attached image was my problem. I guess it is same as your problem. I simply don't know what is meant by "country locked or sim locked"
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i got "ENTER NETWORK UNLOCK CODE" SO slightly different
but i think same problem... thanks boss
I live in Argentina and I see that the 2 Core Prime G360F for my kids purchased 3 days ago in parís, have the regional SIM block. The Fnac seler dont warned about this.
Now I see that on the lower side of the boxes has a warning on regional SIM lock. The solution of Samsung is to activate a 5 minute call with a European SIM. For me, it is a lote complicated from my country
I'm seeing that an application that unlocks it for Note 3 rooted. Somebody knows if esta apk with The G360F work?
Regional lock away app
osvaldoll said:
I live in Argentina and I see that the 2 Core Prime G360F for my kids purchased 3 days ago in parís, have the regional SIM block. The Fnac seler dont warned about this.
Now I see that on the lower side of the boxes has a warning on regional SIM lock. The solution of Samsung is to activate a 5 minute call with a European SIM. For me, it is a lote complicated from my country
I'm seeing that an application that unlocks it for Note 3 rooted. Somebody knows if esta apk with The G360F work?
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use that app mentioned above
problem
sampath bandara said:
use that app mentioned above
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Hello, i have the same problem, there phone Samsung sm g360f which is locked to the Portuguese operator = MEO, want to unlock all operators but I when I try to install software at the end of the process gives me an error that there is insufficient space to install the file. I can only install software that is MEO and those of Vodaphone gives me an error, whether 4.4.4 or 5.0.2
When give me error when I can only install this file (G360FXXU1AOB1_G360FBTU1AOD1_G360FXXU1AOB1_HOME.tar) for Downgrade and repear the smastphone. Pleace help me , I tried with all versions of Odin and it is not work it
sampath bandara said:
Dear sir i have a galaxy core prime that have a country lock, i need to know that can i unlock it by flashing a unlocked firmware through odin. If it cant do the unlock. How can i unlock it with out using unlocking services, plzz can any one guide me to correct sucessfull procedeer
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try install true or custom firmware to fix problem, some firmware on samsung firmware site is lock and you must Buy country lock code from this site
T-mobile Core Prime - Region lock away did not work
nottingham72 said:
Same problem here. I tried whole different ways including reflashing ROM but didn't work. Then I found Region unlock app by chainfire. It worked like a charm. Also you need to root your mobile first. Rooting method is somewhere in xda. Search it . Hope it helps.
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I installed the region lock away 1.3, it didn't unlock my core prime (t-mobile) G360T. Any ideas or inputs highly appreciated.
Have you rooted it
Anunay.j said:
Have you rooted it
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I was able to root the device successfully, But unable to unlock the device. Any suggestions?
I have a problem with my phone the touch screen just stopped working, could you help me?
Sir help plss
My samsung galaxy core prime G360HU country code is showing network unlocked pin and we cannot use the network with any sim cards. Hope for your kind assistance on this. Thank you.
-John
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this was posted already - I am typing this up in between other projects and I wanted to put something out here so I wouldn't forget. This last weekend, I purchased a used Galaxy S5 CDMA phone branded by US Cellular. I searched and searched for a way to unlock it but I was not able to find anything that worked for me. My phone is currently running Android 4.4.2 and none of the *# dial codes would do anything for me. Finally I was near a local US Cellular today so I brought my phone in and they unlocked the SIM for me so I can use it with other carriers. I haven't had a chance to go through the phone yet after the unlock, but I plan on looking at it tonight when I get home to find out if I can figure out how it was unlocked so I can share that info with anyone on the site who would like to unlock their SM-G900R4. I'm hoping that during their unlocking process, the hidden menus were left visible so I can look at the phone's file structure. I'll report back as soon as I know more.
pellet said:
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this was posted already - I am typing this up in between other projects and I wanted to put something out here so I wouldn't forget. This last weekend, I purchased a used Galaxy S5 CDMA phone branded by US Cellular. I searched and searched for a way to unlock it but I was not able to find anything that worked for me. My phone is currently running Android 4.4.2 and none of the *# dial codes would do anything for me. Finally I was near a local US Cellular today so I brought my phone in and they unlocked the SIM for me so I can use it with other carriers. I haven't had a chance to go through the phone yet after the unlock, but I plan on looking at it tonight when I get home to find out if I can figure out how it was unlocked so I can share that info with anyone on the site who would like to unlock their SM-G900R4. I'm hoping that during their unlocking process, the hidden menus were left visible so I can look at the phone's file structure. I'll report back as soon as I know more.
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Just a quick follow up... I didn't have a chance to go through my phone extensively last night, but I did see something that may or may not be of interest. When I got my phone back after being unlocked, there was an icon for mceFramework. When I clicked on it, it ran in the upper corner of the phone and when I swiped down it said it would be uninstalled. From what I have read about it, it has really nothing to do with the unlocking of the phone though.
Depending on what time I get home tonight will determine if I get to really dig into the phone tonight or not. I'm hoping there is something I will be able to find that will be useful. The US Cellular phone is a bit different though, as I mentioned before regarding the *# codes... No matter what *# codes I try, they do not work... even something as simple as *#060# does nothing on my phone - even after being unlocked. If I find something, I'll report back.
pellet said:
Just a quick follow up... I didn't have a chance to go through my phone extensively last night, but I did see something that may or may not be of interest. When I got my phone back after being unlocked, there was an icon for mceFramework. When I clicked on it, it ran in the upper corner of the phone and when I swiped down it said it would be uninstalled. From what I have read about it, it has really nothing to do with the unlocking of the phone though.
Depending on what time I get home tonight will determine if I get to really dig into the phone tonight or not. I'm hoping there is something I will be able to find that will be useful. The US Cellular phone is a bit different though, as I mentioned before regarding the *# codes... No matter what *# codes I try, they do not work... even something as simple as *#060# does nothing on my phone - even after being unlocked. If I find something, I'll report back.
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Any luck figuring this one out? I've been told that my phone is unlockable, but I have to take it to a US Cellular store. The closest one to me is 28 hours away I'd love to fix this myself. Thanks!
Hey same problem here. I will pay someone to help me please... [email protected]
clcherryrun said:
Hey same problem here. I will pay someone to help me please... [email protected]
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I am looking for help in this as well. Has anyone found the solution ? Getting to a US Cellular store is a problem for me as well .
To be able to dial the codes *#,
1- dowload root browser.
2- click on to efs folder
3- carrier folder
4-hiddemenu
5-click on open as
6-text file
7-RB text editor
8- change off to on.
9-Save ( top right icon to the left of SIZE ).
Found a couple apps earlier this evening that work well
Short cut master lite
And
Phone info samsung 3.3.10
Give every bit of info you would need to know and have temp read outs also
The US cellular unlocker is not available through Sammobile. Com. They have are handing people to us cellular for the unlocker
Its. CDMA, and i guess samsung does not run cdma based software.
SAMSUNG does have everything else though.
Firm ware
Odin 3.7.10
Keies
Etc
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Ok ended that last post in haste
Those apps i listed will also reveal alll hidden commands and menus
There is a command one of them gives you to input into the dialer window,
*#0011#
Then press menu, back, menu,
Key in Q0 or Q0000
Then hit ok
This stated it did not need root permission to perform this
Could u please help me unlock my us cellular samsung galaxy s5 cdma phone its Model number is sm-g900r4
it works just on s6 s6 edge
Anyone got there s5 unlocked yet.....?
Hello, I came across this thread and just thought I'd share how I was able to unlock my Galaxy s5 Mini (US Cellular). I tried just about everything, but what finally worked was simply flashing the stock rom which can be found at the sammobile site. Use 'Odin', instructions included on the website.
1.21jigawatts said:
Hello, I came across this thread and just thought I'd share how I was able to unlock my Galaxy s5 Mini (US Cellular). I tried just about everything, but what finally worked was simply flashing the stock rom which can be found at the sammobile site. Use 'Odin', instructions included on the website.
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Stock rom? like from a tmobile s5? Please clarify.
besusanameeva said:
Stock rom? like from a tmobile s5? Please clarify.
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Hello -- stock rom by model number. I think in most cases this is just stock Android for the carrier of specified model, minus bloatware and network lock. Well, I correct myself -- there may be some bloatware, but certainly less than what was there after performing the factory reset. The link to 'sm-g900r4' rom is at sammobile(dotcom), firmwares, search for model number -- and download latest version.
In my case, phone model is 'sm-g800r4' (US Cellular). Everywhere I looked online suggested that I had to contact US Cellular and request instructions for unlocking, but they will only do this if you have the original sim card. So, I finally flashed the stock rom using Odin, following very basic instructions (included on the rom site). After flashing, I still had the US Cellular splash screen, but my verizon sim suddenly worked with the device. Next step for me -- root and replace that ugly US Cellular splash screen with the gorgeous lollipop boot animation. Very nice.
If you need assistance with specific instructions let me know, and I can provide a quick summary.
Simple instructions, great site to join for US Cell users.
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/9019-how-to-root-s5-on-601/
Help Please
1.21jigawatts said:
Hello -- stock rom by model number. I think in most cases this is just stock Android for the carrier of specified model, minus bloatware and network lock. Well, I correct myself -- there may be some bloatware, but certainly less than what was there after performing the factory reset. The link to 'sm-g900r4' rom is at sammobile(dotcom), firmwares, search for model number -- and download latest version.
In my case, phone model is 'sm-g800r4' (US Cellular). Everywhere I looked online suggested that I had to contact US Cellular and request instructions for unlocking, but they will only do this if you have the original sim card. So, I finally flashed the stock rom using Odin, following very basic instructions (included on the rom site). After flashing, I still had the US Cellular splash screen, but my verizon sim suddenly worked with the device. Next step for me -- root and replace that ugly US Cellular splash screen with the gorgeous lollipop boot animation. Very nice.
If you need assistance with specific instructions let me know, and I can provide a quick summary.
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Hey man I have the GALAXY S5 SM-G900R4. I want to make sure it is unlocked for any network for when I travel.
Can you provide a walk through on what you did, what are the steps, I'm new to this I have no experience but I can follow instructions. Also how can I know if this phone is CDMA or GSM ?? I Opened it and it has the Sim Card Slot, Hopefully it is GSM which is what I need. Please help. Thank you very much.
prome002 said:
Hey man I have the GALAXY S5 SM-G900R4. I want to make sure it is unlocked for any network for when I travel.
Can you provide a walk through on what you did, what are the steps, I'm new to this I have no experience but I can follow instructions. Also how can I know if this phone is CDMA or GSM ?? I Opened it and it has the Sim Card Slot, Hopefully it is GSM which is what I need. Please help. Thank you very much.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if you don't already know the us cellular brand is CDMA service
Cdarin1121 said:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if you don't already know the us cellular brand is CDMA service
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sorry to tell u but device is capable of receiving at least att cdma and ltes bands just not gsm the device can be unlocked just wont support everyone i am working on unlock as we speak and will figure this out
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Hey man I have the GALAXY S5 SM-G900R4. I want to make sure it is unlocked for any network for when I travel.
Can you provide a walk through on what you did, what are the steps, I'm new to this I have no experience but I can follow instructions. Also how can I know if this phone is CDMA or GSM ?? I Opened it and it has the Sim Card Slot, Hopefully it is GSM which is what I need. Please help. Thank you very much.
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Did you ever figure out a way to unlock your phone?
Hi I'm new have pity on me,
I have a phone that is new and doesn't appear on the list of devices on this forum. I would like to contribute to the effort to gain root on my phone. I would be willing to test anything that anyone writes for this device or alternatively if someone can give me some help getting started I would be happy to try writing my own.
My phone is a SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND PRIME SM-G530W. [Contact me for link if you can't find one as I can't post links yet]
Android: 5.1.1
Kernel: 3.10.x
This is not supported by any of the models listed on CF-Auto-Root @ [Contact me for link] nor apparently anywhere else on the internet. This is a different model and should not be confused with the SM-G530H or SM-G5306W or anything else.
I have the original firmware acquired from [Contact me for link] and can restore as necessary. I don't care about warranty, I've probably already voided it. As I am a beginner if there is some kind of safety that I might trip and completely wreck my phone please tell me .
I am happy to provide any and all additional info.
Thanks
Update
Rooted using http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g530t-5-1-1-t3203476 see post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63176348&postcount=15. #LongLiveRoot
Hi, your particular variant, the G530W is of interest to the community due to 5.1.1. Okay, for us to help you out we need hardware specs and all. So go to play store and download this app called Samsung Phone Info and open it. Post screenshots of all the information pages shown there, especially Hardware. Once we know your hardware the community can suggest root solutions to you.
To take a screenshot you can hold power and home key at once.
Thank you and awaiting the screenshots.
Similar thread is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/rooting-sm-g530t-t3166031
This one is a G530T (TMO)
Screenshots from SM-G530W
Ok. I thiiink I found the right program? "Phone INFO *Samsung*" by vnduguyen.
Ok I'm having trouble posting these. I can't post links so just highlight and copy them into the url bar (the spacing deletes automagically). This is a preview of the general info:
htt
p://w
ww.filedropper.com/generalsm-g530winfo1
Package containing a .zip of the rest of the files:
htt
p://w
ww.filedropper.com/sm-g530wphoneinfo
Hope that works!
Nonta72 said:
Similar thread is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/rooting-sm-g530t-t3166031
This one is a G530T (TMO)
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OK. I'll follow that thread too and see if I can apply anything from it. I think I have an original firmware already though. Don't know if it is the same thing they are trying to get for the G530T though ... it's and .md5 file for odin.
See the link I can't post by deleting the spaces:
htt
p://ww
w.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52458/G530WVLU1AOF9_G530WOYA1AOF9_ESK/
klondikemarlen said:
OK. I'll follow that thread too and see if I can apply anything from it. I think I have an original firmware already though. Don't know if it is the same thing they are trying to get for the G530T though ... it's and .md5 file for odin.
See the link I can't post by deleting the spaces:
htt
p://ww
w.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52458/G530WVLU1AOF9_G530WOYA1AOF9_ESK/
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I know, the G530W is probably sprint or Verizon version of the device.
I'm trying to port this firmware to G530H and F models
@klondikemarlen
Please check your personal message.
Nonta72 said:
I know, the G530W is probably sprint or Verizon version of the device.
I'm trying to port this firmware to G530H and F models
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I am using Eastlink (in Canada). So if it is Sprint or Verizon ... I can neither confirm nor deny The firmware page does list about 10 different providers. Don't know which it would have come from first though.
Enlighten me oh Guru of the Smartphone rooting realm.
Nonta72 said:
Similar thread is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/rooting-sm-g530t-t3166031
This one is a G530T (TMO)
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Since I'm new to this ... how are these two threads similar? I am asking this in all seriousness and noobishness.
klondikemarlen said:
Since I'm new to this ... how are these two threads similar? I am asking this in all seriousness and noobishness.
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The other one is also serious.
You should stop blaming. Cause diplicating or posting similar threads without event searching is against forum rules.
Nonta72 said:
The other one is also serious.
You should stop blaming. Cause diplicating or posting similar threads without event searching is against forum rules.
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Hi Nonta. My apologies for the misunderstanding. I realize that these two threads must be similar because you know more than me and you have stated that they are similar. I simply have no idea how they are similar and would like to know if you have the time to enlighten me. I understand that this may be like trying to explain the colour blue to a blind man but I hope that you will take the time. I did search to find similar threads but I didn't find anything that made sense as similar to me.
Thanks,
Marlen
klondikemarlen said:
Hi Nonta. My apologies for the misunderstanding. I realize that these two threads must be similar because you know more than me and you have stated that they are similar. I simply have no idea how they are similar and would like to know if you have the time to enlighten me. I understand that this may be like trying to explain the colour blue to a blind man but I hope that you will take the time. I did search to find similar threads but I didn't find anything that made sense as similar to me.
Thanks,
Marlen
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No problem,
The fact that makes both threads similar is that both are talking about "Rooting a model of Grand Prime on Lollipop".
Neither SM-G530T nor SM-G530W are supported by CF-Root.
I'm working on this since long time, but I don't have the device and that slows down my development on the phone.
Take a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/verizon-att-samsung-note-5-knox-root-t3183641 the Note 5 and S6 Edge + have Lollipop 5.1.1 and it looks like rooting the Verizon and AT&T versions on them is likely impossible (at least right now).
Keep an eye on this thread, if they come with a workaround, you probably can root yours using this same workaround.
Cool! I didn't realize that rooting was Android version specific. I though it had more to do with the hardware. I'll follow the link you mentioned. If you have anything you would like to try I am happy to test out for you.
Keep us Posted!
As I am looking for the solution to this device, Galaxy Grand Prime Sm-G530W CAD version.
I am sure others are watching this post, I've been watching and I've been watching the added linked post's with no really understanding of how the other post's relate to this one besides of course figuring out Lollipop 5.1.1.
I have the understanding that rooting these systems entails bypassing KNOX and the Bootloader. Now considering the OS version is as important as the Knox, without figuring out how to root these there won't be a solution to this device. With this device, it is important to have the proper version for the SM-G530W or the phone can be Bricked.
Please keep us up-to-date with this forum, as I'm sure others are searching for the same solution on how to root these phones. It's horrible having this as my new phone and not able to access my root features.
Hey y'all,
kernel-root-root-sm-g530t-5-1-1-t3203476
This did root my SM-G530W but I am not certain if there are any security concerns etc. Is the code safe, compromised, sending data to ISIS ?
Maybe someone out there can dissect etc and confirm the safety of this kernel mod?
But it certainly DID root the SM-G530W and yes that is a W
P.S. Sorry ShinySide for expressing my uncertainty over the security of your kernel mod. I spoke before I realized that you are a senior member and have contributed greatly to the cause. I encourage others to Donate so ShinySide can continue helping us with these things. :fingers-crossed:
I tried it and it worked. I did have to do an extra battery take out restart.
You can successfully root SM-G530W with kingroot. THIS WILL NOT TRIP KNOX!!!!!
Only downside is that you can not use SuperSu. You are forced to use their Kingroot program.
I happened to root with kingroot and when I rebooted my phone, KNOX/bootloader detected the su binaries and refused to boot, so I had to re-image my phone. use with extreme caution. using Bell Canada version of Samsung G530W
CobaltChris said:
I happened to root with kingroot and when I rebooted my phone, KNOX/bootloader detected the su binaries and refused to boot, so I had to re-image my phone. use with extreme caution. using Bell Canada version of Samsung G530W
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Did you enable OEM unlocking?
This is de autoroot for g530w 5.1.1 LMY47X.G530WVLU1AOFB by Chainfire, but i have problems with this becouse has security problems, the first time i root my g530w and the unlock with z3x i lost network, and i dont know why, please dont root with this, same problem with g530t kernel, dont try. you have been advice
I can unlock a few devices today to help out fellow members. You will need to know what baseband and firmware your on and must be Sprint Device! You will need Teamviewer, you can download at their site, but will be posting link soon. I can only do a few for now so Please don't be mad if I can't get to you or respond to your private message. Please backup your device using whatever method you want, such as Samsung Kies, Samsung Cloud Backup, etc! This is important as procedure may need for device to be factory reset! This does not trip Knox nor affect warranty, so Samsung Pay and Health will work as always.
Please PM me if you want your device unlocked. Remember, I can't possibly get to everybody and can only
do a few!
Looking for any kind of help---love XDA,BTW
I've researched everywhere looking for a way to sim unlock this sprint s8 phone. I bought the phone from an individual not knowing it was sprint locked. Please consider helping me. Even if you can't get to me, just seeing you offering your time to help people for free shows me what kind of person you are and what this forum means to you.
Thanks in advance,
Drgnmike12
Imei 357722081015487 / 06
Sn. R28j4200gbk
Software G950USQU1AQC9
Hardware Rev 1.0
Model SM-g950u
Android 7.0
Security patch March 1 2017
Build nrd90m.g950usqu1aqc9
Drgnmike12 said:
I've researched everywhere looking for a way to sim unlock this sprint s8 phone. I bought the phone from an individual not knowing it was sprint locked. Please consider helping me. Even if you can't get to me, just seeing you offering your time to help people for free shows me what kind of person you are and what this forum means to you.
Thanks in advance,
Drgnmike12
Imei 357722081015487 / 06
Sn. R28j4200gbk
Software G950USQU1AQC9
Hardware Rev 1.0
Model SM-g950u
Android 7.0
Security patch March 1 2017
Build nrd90m.g950usqu1aqc9
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I will contact you in morning. Nothing to it buddy.
Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk
Help please!
Not sure if youre still doing this but id really appreciate any help
Imei 357722083471977
Sn. Cant see to find
Software g950usqs2bl1
Hardware Rev 1.0
Model SM-g950u
Android 7.0
Security patch december 1 2017
Build nrd90m.g950usqs2bl1
Devonst3p said:
Not sure if youre still doing this but id really appreciate any help
Imei 357722083471977
Sn. Cant see to find
Software g950usqs2bl1
Hardware Rev 1.0
Model SM-g950u
Android 7.0
Security patch december 1 2017
Build nrd90m.g950usqs2bl1
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PM me. I can help.
Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk
Have a g955u with build g955usqu2crc5 trying to find someone to remote unlock it's a sprint phone
Samsung galaxy s8 unlock
yglup said:
I can unlock a few devices today to help out fellow members. You will need to know what baseband and firmware your on and must be Sprint Device! You will need Teamviewer, you can download at their site, but will be posting link soon. I can only do a few for now so Please don't be mad if I can't get to you or respond to your private message. Please backup your device using whatever method you want, such as Samsung Kies, Samsung Cloud Backup, etc! This is important as procedure may need for device to be factory reset! This does not trip Knox nor affect warranty, so Samsung Pay and Health will work as always.
Please PM me if you want your device unlocked. Remember, I can't possibly get to everybody and can only
do a few!
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Hello, I saw your post and I've been needing help for some time now. I managed to unlock a Samsung s8, but I was incapable of unlocking the sim and I'd really like to switch carriers or put a new sim in. I would love your help if you could.
Imei: 357722080237884
Imeisv : 19
Software version : g950usqu2bqk5
Hardware : Rev 1.0
Baseband : g959usqu2bqk5
Build #:nrd90m.g950usq2brb1
Security patch Feb 2018
sent you a pm
I have a Tmobile s8 I want to unlock any one help me
Please help me to unlock my s8 Tmobile last u date on nov 10 2017
hey buddy still availble to do this? i have a sprint phone i have been trying to get taken care of for some time. it has never been activated on sprint so they can not and WILL not unlock it for me but i would like to use it on tmobile is this possible?
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