I've tried various "tools" to unlock my phone (including GalaxSim, which seems to be most popular) and none seem to work.
I resorted to buying an unlock code from what seems to be a reputable website (based on recommendations and feedback from other sites), but even that is failing. The instructions that they gave me were simply as follows, used in conjunction with a code that was emailed to me.
> 1. Insert a non accepted SIM card into the phone & power on
> 2. You should get message "Network locked" or "Enter Network Code"
> 3. Enter the Network (may be labelled NCK) code XXXXXXXX
> 4. Your phone should unlock
I noted that the message at step 2 was slightly different "SIM network unlock PIN" and when I enter the code provided, the response that I got from my phone was "Network unlock request unsuccessful" ... I contact the company who provided the code and after checking that I followed the instructions and had provided the correct IMEI, they have apologised that they can't help me any further and are refunding the money. Perfect, but it's still locked
The only thing that I can think of, which may affect things is that my phone is rooted (details below)
Model: GT-I9305
Android Version: 4.1.2
Kernel Version: 2.0.31-633241 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 12 13:55:54 KST 2012
Build Number: JZ054K.I9305XXBLL5
Does anyone else have experience or can offer me some advice to resolve this and get my phone unlocked?
Massive appreciation for anyone who can help me........
[update]
On another thread, I read that if I roll back to 4.1.1 the menu trick will work ... but struggling to find a "how to" to help me do this. Needs to be a fairly straight forward guide as I am not the most technical in this area.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150315
Try this... worked for me! And the Firmware is available on http://samsung-updates.com/ or http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/ :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
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Happy New Year folks.
I just ported my brother's AT&T number to a Simple Mobile account and I'm getting a SIM error notification icon on the top.
I don't get a window prompt of the SIM itself, I just recognize it from previous experiences.
Considered the following, but nothing worked:
- Manually adding the APN for Simple AND T-Mobile.
- Manually selecting another network operator.
- Tried reinserting the old AT&T SIM, the notification is gone of course, but I can't do anything that utilizes phone service because it's terminated.
- Searching around the rumors for a specific solution; found nothing relevant.
- Obtained an unlock code, but I can't access anything to input the code (even 2945#*925#, but I get mobile network not available),
- My IMEI is recognized by the Android OS, so I don't think I'm encountering any issues there.
Here's some info on the handset:
Baseband info: LG925AT-01-V10e-310-410-AUG-10-2011+0
Android Version: 2.3.7
Kernel: Version 2.6.35.7-cyanogenmod [email protected]) )
Mod Version: CyanogenMod-7-20121202-NIGHTLY-p925
Apologies if this has already been answered.
Any guidance would be infinitely appreciated.
FYI: Just made a back up and flashed with the latest barebone CM7 ROM.
No luck, same results.
Figured it out.
I flashed a stock ROM (rooted but I don't think it was relevant) and unlocked the phone from there via the dialer app.
Hi I need some help hopefully some one can help me get this figured out. i got a S4 Active that is unlocked, didn't know that I would have to do anything to get 4g or 4gLTE. so I followed the guide listed in these two links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441211
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-t...aws-bands-on-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sgh-i337m/
everything went fine up to after the back up using QPST. when I went to restore using QCN file “337_AWS.qcn” i got about 5% then got this error message "received and invalid command from the phone. "
I've attempted to get this to work on different PC's with the same results. I've even tried to use the backup that I created with the same effect except it went to 6%.
the phone spec's are:
android version 4.3
Baseband version I537UCUBML2
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0-2244695 [email protected] #1 WED DEC 4 21:42:36 KST 2013
BUILD NUMBER JJSS15.I537UCUBML2
SE FOR ANDROID STATUS ENFORCING SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I537_4.3_0016
SECURE BOOT STATUS TYPE: SAMSUNG
If anyone a way to help please let me know.
ok so after a lot of digging i found the solution worked great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721726
:laugh:
Hi All,
I've trawled through this forum for quite a while and haven't yet found any answers or similar cases to the issue I'm currently having. Here's a summary of where I am at the moment with my i9305 LTE:
- Got a i9305 locked to EE.
- When EE quoted £20+ and 10-20 days for unlock I started looking at altenatives.
- For one of the alternatives, I flashed to get root and I believe I lost my IMEI. I didn't have an efs backup and was unable to restore via stock flashing.
- Luckily, I had a screenshot of my settings so I re-wrote my IMEI using QPST.
- Decided to go for the legit unlock this time so called EE and paid for the unlock code.
- Pre-root, when I put in my unsupported SIM I would get a prompt for an unlock code, but that doesn't have anymore. While waiting for the EE code, I found that when I inserted the unsupported SIM, I would sometimes be able to connect in very specific locations (e.g. certain places outside the house). Wi-Fi works perfectly.
- When the unlock code came, I attempted to enter it by getting to the prompt using "#7465625*638*#". Although, when I enter the code here, it does not accept it (I have an unlock and an unfreeze code, neither work).
- I have trialed the SIM in various other phones and have had no problems with signal at all, the problems arise when I place the SIM in the i9305.
- I have tried changing the modem, so far no luck...
No idea how to go about fixing this... At the moment I can't use it as a phone.
Here is some more info:
Samsung GT-I9305
Nameless Rom 5.0.2
Baseband: I9305XXBLL3
Android Version: 5.0.2
- Should I keep trying different Modems?
- I've tried to verify whether phone is locked or unlocked, but *#7465625# doesn't work, do you know any other ways that I can diagnose sim lock status?
- Will different ROMs or kernels help?
Thanks for any help!
-- UPDATE --
Have flashed back to stock 4.1.1.
I attempted to sim unlock via the *#197328640# approach, but wasn't able to get it to work...
My current next hope is to try and restore my i9305 to the point where it asks for a code to unlock upon entering a new SIM again... Would really appreciate any help, Thanks!
I've still not been able to fix, but will update when I do in case it helps anyone else :good:
Hi all,
Longtime lurker and modder looking for some help. Had my C6603 for over 2 years and hope to run it into the ground.
Recently chose to switch provider, requested unlock code from current provider and awaiting. However in the mean time I am trying to get my unlock code window open, attempted entering new sim and just get limited network with no code request. Tried to find out service status but when I open dialer and enter Service Info *# code upon completion the code disappears from dialer but nothing happens. Have tried 3 different ROMs at this point in an attempt to get it to appear with no success.
Current ROM info;
Android Version: 5.1.1
ParanoidAndroid Version: 5.1
Baseband Version: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110089-64
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-aospal-gc8a8575
Current Provider: Orange UK
Hope this helps.
Seany1212
seany1212 said:
Hi all,
Longtime lurker and modder looking for some help. Had my C6603 for over 2 years and hope to run it into the ground.
Recently chose to switch provider, requested unlock code from current provider and awaiting. However in the mean time I am trying to get my unlock code window open, attempted entering new sim and just get limited network with no code request. Tried to find out service status but when I open dialer and enter Service Info *# code upon completion the code disappears from dialer but nothing happens. Have tried 3 different ROMs at this point in an attempt to get it to appear with no success.
Current ROM info;
Android Version: 5.1.1
ParanoidAndroid Version: 5.1
Baseband Version: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110089-64
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-aospal-gc8a8575
Current Provider: Orange UK
Hope this helps.
Seany1212
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Flash stock Sony ftf via flashtool and type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer.
I recently flashed the firmware:
Build dateThu, 12 Mar 2015 03:59:37 +0000
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code VIT
PDA I8200NXXUAOC1
CSC I8200NVITANL2
After I got problem in the automatic data and wifi on. After I flashed this rom, the error appeared telling to unlock the Network SIM Pin.
Also, I read other posts and flashed this rom:
Model GT-I8200N
Model name GALAXY S Ⅲ mini
Country Germany
Version Android 4.2.2
Changelist 2824661
Build date Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:59:37 +0000
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code DBT
PDA I8200NXXUAOC1
CSC I8200NOXAAOC1
However the problem was same, Is there any better solution so, that I would not need to Expense anything for this problem after I have read payable method in the internet...
Hope to Hear for the reply soon..
Try 00000000 code
i also try but not success how to fix sim network unlock pin???? i am tried with this problems,plz tell me a good solution for unlock it?????
finally z3x and this 00000000 work.. my phone is now working... finally get ride from this problems since 1years.. thanks you tooo...
Same problem.
Hi ! my problem is: I install a new rom, and now it ask for the "unlock pin number". Simply, it has to be "unlocked". Good. I tried Z3x direct unlock and it thorws the an error of memory access. What can I tell, 'bad luck'. Later I will post the exact error for interested technicians. OK. I've looked for other ways and I can't find one that works for me. What can I do people please....I'm from venezuela and my terminal is an I8200N S. G. S3 mini.
Try from z3x and after restart and enter the 0000000 and unlock..
If unlock then hit thanks
If not then leave comment i will make video and try my step