Samsung Galaxy S3 mini Network Unlock??? - Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello to you all...!
I'm having a problem to unlock my S3 Mini as it is locked on Network in Bulgaria. I moved to Greece and I want to use it down there...
Searching many days now for a solution to unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 seems as mission impossible...
I can't beleive so far nothing came up regarding network unlock...
When I go to Debug Menu and choose phone control and network lock it sais not active but my phone is locked for sure...
Could someone help pls...?
Thanks,
Bole

bolerules said:
Hello to you all...!
I'm having a problem to unlock my S3 Mini as it is locked on Network in Bulgaria. I moved to Greece and I want to use it down there...
Searching many days now for a solution to unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 seems as mission impossible...
I can't beleive so far nothing came up regarding network unlock...
When I go to Debug Menu and choose phone control and network lock it sais not active but my phone is locked for sure...
Could someone help pls...?
Thanks,
Bole
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Have you tried this ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082626&page=2

hellr22 said:
Have you tried this ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082626&page=2
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I've tried almost anything I've found on the net... also this one... and it is not working...
I've flashed various ROMs but nothing... Even so, I tried with CM10 and still it is locked... On S3 you are playing with nv.bin and efs to make it work... On S3 mini it doesn't work like that...
Any other idea...?
Thanks man!

Installing Rom's won't get your phone sim unlocked, it's still a new phone so wait a while yet I bet someone has got it unlocked somewhere. That's why I always buy sim free phones got a option to use any sim anywhere.
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Verizon Galaxy Tab use in India?

Hi,
I have recently asked a friend in the US to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab (verizon) for me.
Its a contract device locked for a year with Verizon. I have a few question...
1. Wat connectivity options can I use in India?
2. Can I unlock it? How?
please help.
Thanks
I am in India for work for the next 2 months, and have a Verizon tab, only I am not locked into a contract... I would love to know this as well... I suspended my number for now and have been running only on wifi since I got here, but having a data connection would be amazing for me while I'm in Bombay...
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I wanna use it in India not only as a wifi device but use a data plan too...
please help...
need to know wat all i need to do to get started...
root it?
deactivate VZW?
Unlock?
custom rom?
please help....
Verstion SGT is CDMA based, so finding good operator for data plan is difficult in india. Tata indicom and RIL is your bet but dont know about their data plan.
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One of my friends sent me Verizon Galaxy tab and I cannot use it in India. I can't return it as well because the return period is already over!!!
Is there a way I can make the Galaxy Tab P1000-7"inch tablet work in India on Reliance or TATA???
PLEASE HELP ME
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A quick fix
Hi all sufferers of locked tabs
I had a similar case for rogers tab p1000r
steps to follow
step 1 : Check these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843323
step 2 : flash the rom again(optional)
note : network unlock remains even after flashing as /efs is not cleared
Be happy , press thanks

[Q] about unlocking galaxy note

hello everyone
i'm going to buy the galaxy note from a phone provider in my country, the galaxy note has a chance of 90% to be locked, and i want to use other sims on it, so, is there any way i can unlock my note for free? i've also read that i can unlock it with the "galaxy s unlocker" app but i need the kj4 kernel(the method is the sam as SGS2 method), so, can i flash this kernel to my phone then root and after that unlock it with the app mentioned before? and can i flash custom roms even my phone is locked? i need a fast reply as im buying it either today or tomorrow :l
another thing, can some one give me galaxy s ii unlocking method with the "galaxy s unlock" app?
thanks in advance
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thank you guys for all you replies, i've bought an unlocked international Gnote version
Refer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336184
indiandroid said:
Refer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336184
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thanks for the link but i've already read that and they dont show you how to unlock nor the galaxy s ii unlocking method
im looking for answers about my questions at top of this thread
thanks anyway
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darkelfa2 said:
hello everyone
i'm going to buy the galaxy note from a phone provider in my country, the galaxy note has a chance of 90% to be locked, and i want to use other sims on it, so, is there any way i can unlock my note for free? i've also read that i can unlock it with the "galaxy s unlocker" app but i need the kj4 kernel(the method is the sam as SGS2 method), so, can i flash this kernel to my phone then root and after that unlock it with the app mentioned before? and can i flash custom roms even my phone is locked? i need a fast reply as im buying it either today or tomorrow :l
another thing, can some one give me galaxy s ii unlocking method with the "galaxy s unlock" app?
thanks in advance
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So where you able to Unlock it???
saidros said:
So where you able to Unlock it???
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i actually didnt buy it till now, my network provider gets the note from samsung provider in my country and samsung provider is out of stock so... i have to wait till the end of this month, and it seems that galaxy notes sold by my network provider is unlocked,
thanks for asking
thanks for the link
darkelfa2 said:
i actually didnt buy it till now, my network provider gets the note from samsung provider in my country and samsung provider is out of stock so... i have to wait till the end of this month, and it seems that galaxy notes sold by my network provider is unlocked,
thanks for asking
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Its a Great Phone/Tablet I have one so when you get yours look me up to share tips and apps hahaha, im new with this android thing, but im loving my Note
darkelfa2 said:
hello everyone
i'm going to buy the galaxy note from a phone provider in my country, the galaxy note has a chance of 90% to be locked, and i want to use other sims on it, so, is there any way i can unlock my note for free? i've also read that i can unlock it with the "galaxy s unlocker" app but i need the kj4 kernel(the method is the sam as SGS2 method), so, can i flash this kernel to my phone then root and after that unlock it with the app mentioned before? and can i flash custom roms even my phone is locked? i need a fast reply as im buying it either today or tomorrow :l
another thing, can some one give me galaxy s ii unlocking method with the "galaxy s unlock" app?
thanks in advance
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You can get it unlocked remotely, I made a video and got the unlock code for free, my Galaxy Note was locked to At&t and I'm using T-Mobile Service with it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=308eCJaGvAw
thank you, i've bought the international version (unlocked of course), and im enjoying
it, its my mistake that i didn't mention buying it,
thank you for your reply anyway .
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Unlock your Samsung Galaxy mini 2 GT-S6500D and can be for GT-S6500

Unlock your Samsung Galaxy mini 2 GT-S6500D and can be for GT-S6500​
Note: I am, in anyway, not responsible for whatever may happen to your phone, but i am sure is work for unlock 100% de samsung GT-S6500D because i tried for my phone Samsung mini 2 GT-S6500D
I'll tell my story to unlock my samsung, I tried to unlock several situations.
the files nv_data.bin I had it in my efs folder and not the other files and not BLM5 STL5 dev folder.
Then I try to explore all the files without success.
And finally I had the idea with the secret code to unlock my samsung and then I do now that I do I share with you.
1-My phone is Roote possible you can try whit the phone not root and without sim card and you can also back up you file maybe.
2-check if your phone Go to dialer and type: *#7465625# look if you blocking network is ''on'' your phone is lock then clic ok
3-After Go to dialer and type:*#197328640# you have this is menu and touch de screen [1] DEBUG SCREEN
look Foto-1
4-After you have this is de menu and touch de screen [8] PHONE CONTROL
look Foto-2
5-After you have this is de menu and touch de screen [6] NETWORK LOCK
look Foto-3
6-After you have this is de menu and touch de screen [4]NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALIZE
look Foto-4 wait 1 of 2 min your screen freez
and after turn off your phone and restart your phone is unlock enjoy can now dialer and type*#7465625# and look de screen all off :laugh::laugh:
and after you can Dialing *2767*3855# clear all locks!
Info:For those who have bad affects the right number it is possible to go back menu button just the left button
look Foto-5
look Foto-6
I wish you all those who have a phone samsung gt-s6500d and gt-s6500 and its possible that works for other samsung but I can not confirm that and forgive me for my english not very good .
Great work man. Thanks:good:
successfuly done
Tomorrow I'll have couple of these phones at home for rooting and decoding, I really hope this method works.
Will report back.
Thanks.
Thank.....................very thank......
this method works on any galaxy mini 2 6500 ?
l2azvan said:
this method works on any galaxy mini 2 6500 ?
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Yes! Tested by me a few weeks ago with a S6500! Enjoy your unlocked mini 2!
Perfect, I just got rid of the Vodafone Simlock on my GT-6500D by using these steps. Thanks a lot.
Works perfectly in Bosnia too. Excellent! :highfive:
This is amazing, thankyou!
Works great
Incredible, brand new galaxy mini 2 locked...after following the steps the phone was unlocked, tested with other network provider. The phone wasn't rooted, it was brand new out of the box.
incredible, you my sir deserve a medal freshly out of the box and sim unlock, excellent.
S6500L
Sadly it doesn't work for the S6500L model this sucks anyone has any ideas on what to do?
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I should have mentioned i did the steps listed and when i type in the codes it says Network lock off however it still doesn't read my sim card. The phone is from mexico telcel and i live in belize using digicel.
Tested and fully working on a Portuguese 6500D model.
This also taked off the yelow triangle.
thank you it works in croatia tmobile but i have a question
does that working on other samsung galaxy phones or just on mini 2 6500d
Man, u are the best ! Thx!
Man, u are the best ! Thx!
Works a treat. Thanks!
Amazing unlocking
:good::good:
How did you find this out!
Anyway thanks a lot for posting!
Succesfully unlocked my Galaxy mini 2 Vodafone Prepaid
Works with an Australian - Vodafone - Galaxy Mini 2 - GT-S6500T
Hi Thanks so much mate, this is the easiest way to unlock a phone ive seen in a long time. Works perfect.:good::good:
Genius
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[i9001] Free network unlock SIM

I got myself a new phone and I want to give i9001 to my sis but she is at other carrier. How can I network unlock my galaxy s plus for free? Please its urgent and dont give me any solutions that include paying
Well shouldn't your phone be unlockend since you flashed SmothieICS?
dude ,search google, google is your friend btw - flashing a new rom does not unlock phone .
good luck!

[Q] Help needed with locked I8190N - Firmware problems (maybe)

Hello,
maybe someone can help me or at least talk to me:
I purchased a new, sealed and locked I8190N in Germany, from TCHIBO Mobil. They are subproviders in the network of O2, j4yi.
To use the phone with another provider, I purchased an net unlock code from Ebay. I received the codes (NCK and SPCK) after some days from the seller, which do not work for me. It says something like "problems while running unlock process". Unfortunately the seller is an imposter, as he does not give me refund even I was able to show the codes he sent me do not work. But this is another story. :silly:
My question would be: Is there a stock rom I can flash to my phone? I checked my phone, at the moment 4.2.1 is installed, with I8190NXXANA1 as baseband. The last hint could be unlocking it at a phone dealer shop in town, because I was told unlocking with cable is more likely to help if code does not work. But who knows... I'm used to flashing mobile phones, running CM on my Motorola Defy all the time. But with Samsung and the special NFC version I got, I do not know wether I can use CM I8190 (without N) for my phone. Or if I should unlock it at a dealer somewhere in my town before starting flashing anything.
Thanks a lot for help and reply! :good:
afaik, you dont need phone unlocked from service provider to flash custom rom, phone just needs to be rooted.then flash rom with custom recovery. stick to roms suitable for n, i have n version & run virginity rom, but try a few & see which you prefer, there is a lot of great talent here.be careful & enjoy.
beerwolf-crowe said:
afaik, you dont need phone unlocked from service provider to flash custom rom, phone just needs to be rooted.then flash rom with custom recovery. stick to roms suitable for n, i have n version & run virginity rom, but try a few & see which you prefer, there is a lot of great talent here.be careful & enjoy.
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Thanks. I only wonder if it is maybe not possible to unlock it afterwards any more (after I have flashed CM). I will go to local dealer, to see if they can unlock it.
i dont think it will be a problem, let us know how you get on
You said your Android version is 4.2.1 Do you mind sharing what's your devices' model number, 'cause GT-I8190 runs android 4.1.2 and GT-I8200 runs 4.2.2. I haven't seen anything like your firmware on the S3 Mini (official by Samsung, that is)
koragg97 said:
You said your Android version is 4.2.1 Do you mind sharing what's your devices' model number, 'cause GT-I8190 runs android 4.1.2 and GT-I8200 runs 4.2.2. I haven't seen anything like your firmware on the S3 Mini (official by Samsung, that is)
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Do not know what you mean? But already solved problem with unlocking at a local dealer. Afterwards I installed CM and now everything is ok! :laugh:
I mean that no S3 Mini version is with Android 4.2.1. Do you mean to say 4.1.2 or 4.2.2? Glad you fixed your problem
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koragg97 said:
I mean that no S3 Mini version is with Android 4.2.1. Do you mean to say 4.1.2 or 4.2.2? Glad you fixed your problem
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I did not save it. I guess I was just wrong!

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