yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odia:
Thanks guys.

Well its as I suspected from the file provided by Zanr Zij, there is a 256 bytes sign after the second simlock block, only I am not sure what its signing at the moment, so I need a before and after unlock by code nv_data.bin file or someone with a locked phone who will allow me to try somethings out over TeamViewer, I will take the required backups, but cannot guarantee the phone will not be corrupted.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Haven't yet purchased the phone yet so afraid cant be of any assistance but im keeping a close eye on this thread as soon as there is a successful unlocking code ill purchase.:)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] helroz:
Hi jonasponas, i modify all locks in Galaxy s unlock 3.03 (updated for galaxy s3) and i have 1 good return (all work fine) and 1 bad (it's you Jonas?) on the market.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonasponas:
yes thats me :) Sorry but it didnt work on my phone. As i said on market, network subset lock is still ON after i run your app, same problem as the voodo app.

I eventually fixed mine manually though, after following this nice youtubeguide. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1718665

It looks pretty much the same as the guide oxterc posted earlier, but with a bit easier tools so things go faster.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxterc:
Valhalla Unlocker - Galaxy S III

I've been working on an Windows application for automating the SIM unlocking process.

* Requirements: GT-I9300 model, root, USB-Debugging enabled, Windows OS. It is only tested on Windows 7 (x64), but should in theory work on both system architectures.

It automatically backups your original files to a folder called backups, in the same location as the extracted Valhalla files are placed.

After completing the 4 steps for unlocking, you should have an fully SIM-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300 ).

It can take up to 15 seconds after completing the unlock for your phone to connect to your service provider's network.

You may also notice that phone .apk crashes a couple of times during the unlocking process, it is completely normal, just press OK and continue.

Future versions will include the ability to re-lock your phone from backups made by Valhalla or Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock.

This application was created in about one day, so bugs are a possibility, though it worked flawlessly every time I ran it.

This application modifies critical files on your mobile phone, so use at your own risk!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smohanv:
Thanks for the Valhalla Unlocker application. I used and could not get unlocked. Where am I doing wrong?

See screenshot attached. The step 4 never gets enabled.

Can anyone help please. I am using Windows 7 (64bit)

Thanks

Can I manually copy the nv_data.bin file from "Modified" folder on to my device. Where do i copy this file in my device.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noiofnine:
Silly question. Did you install voodoo app first?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smohanv:
It doesn't say about voodoo app. Is this something that I can install from Play store. I am not clear mate.

I found it from Play. "Voodoo Galaxy III SIM Unlock"

================ update =============

Finally I managed unlocking using Voodoo Galaxy III SIM Unlock" app from Google Play (see screenshot)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vodka25:
yes it is available on play store but he is asking cos if you have voodoo app on the phone unlocking is different, hence the md5 message on bottom of unlocker
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viking13:
Unfortunately it doesn't work for me.

As you can see in attached pic all locks are marked as unknown.

It never gets to step 4, it is marked as done after step 3.

Backup to local machine gives me empty files (0 bytes).

Then I tried Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock and it worked just fine.

I started your app again in order to check lock status, but it is still unknown.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viking13:
Great app! Works like a charm.

Option to restore original lock (in case I need to claim my warranty) would make it perfect 10.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Casanoaa:
here

here you go search for Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock in play store
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxterc:
It is recommended that you try out the Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlocker from Play Store first. I suspect that the necessary md5 from nv.log on your phone was missing or that nv_data.bin.md5 was somehow edited or corrupted. If this is the case, you could start Valhalla, press the "Delete MD5 from phone", then proceed with steps 1-4.

Strange indeed, might be related to the issue smohanv was having. Have you enabled USB-debugging on your phone? Did the locks stay 'UNKNOWN' through the whole process? The application only reads the lock status of your phone after retrieving the files from your phone after completing step 1. Somehow the steps for pulling out nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 from your phone did not work, I suspect that USB-Debugging is the issue.

Thank you guys for giving feedback and bug reporting. I'll see if I can improve the application with better error-reporting/handling.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SColl07:
I received mine from Vodafone UK already unlocked which is a bonus and rare considering they normally charge £20 for unlocking.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxterc:
Awesome that it worked for you. I had the same issue with the Voodoo unlocker.

Looks like Telenor-customers are the main group that struggles with unlocking the subset lock after using Voodoo unlock. If Voodoo don't work, give Valhalla a try.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Starchini:
Strange... Im on o2 contract in the UK and my phone was already unlocked. I figured after reading this thread id have to unlock it. Hooray for me!

Still, im constantly inspired by the skill of the devs here, so a big pat on the back from all of us laymen!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-george:
Warranty

If i unlock my s3 with Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock app from market, will i lost my warranty. I know i have to unroot to get warranty back.

Because even if i unroot, my will still be sim unlocked.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iphdrunk:
By simply unlocking your phone, you do not void your warranty (e.g. if you get the unlock code from your carrier or from an online service). However, if you unlock by any method that uses root, by the fact of rooting your phone you are voiding your warranty. In other words, rooting and unlocking are unrelated operations except when you use a method similar to the one described here in which you need root to mess with files in the /efs paritition.

It is possible (although I would say quite unlikely) to detect that the phone has been tampered and that it has been rooted and later unrooted (triangle away counter, timestamps of nv-data.bin, traces in nv.log, the network lock bit is off, but the hashes still contain a lock code, the MCC/MNC are still there, etc.) but they would need to look very hard

If you unroot your phone, it will remain unlocked (locking depends on /efs and nv-data.bin), unless if, in the process of unrooting you restore a backup copy of nv-data,bin and md5 files.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Sim unlock worked for me, I was on orange. Now I'm not ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omaro:
I still have the subset lock ON.

and Valhalla wont regonie my phone when launching the program? Am I doin it wrong? Should i do the volumw+start+power start method or just connect via USB whn the phone is on?

---------- Post added at 11:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:59 AM ----------

Weird, Valhalla detected it when i used CAMERA instead of media storage.

anyways, it worked!

thanks a bunch, oxterc!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiwicrank:
I have i9300m (i747) and the program stalls and won't recognise the phone.

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxterc:
i747 is the dual-core Galaxy S3, and currently not supported by the hack Voodoo/Valhalla is using. Here is a thread related to your question: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28334911
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris4054:
i just put this code into my sgs3 and i got the following

personalizatiob status

network lock (off)

network subset lock (off)

sp lock (off)

cp lock (off)

does this mean its not locked as i bought it from a 3 shop and

took it for granted it would be locked to their network
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamie2002uk:
Confirmed got mine on 3 few days ago fully unlocked

---------- Post added at 04:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 AM ----------

Same as me fully unlocked
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barmenchik:
Get phone from 3 Uk.Locked by Network.Today try with Voodoo..

first time 10am nothing, after try one more time 7pm and Done!!

Thanx.Voodoo save for me 10-15 pound.:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sword Fish:
I got my Rogers phone unlocked through canadagsm.ca. It took them a full day to get back to me but they sent me a code that successfully unlocked my phone...

Btw, it cost $20
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamie2002uk:
Voodoo for FTW I was about to do mine when I realised it was already unlocked they must be locking them now or trying :) my old sgs 1 was locked till Mr Voodoo come along :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImraanK:
Had a stock 3uk rom. Voodoo Unlocked fine..

Today i flashed I9300XXBLG6 and lost my unlock.

Voodoo says lock is active, If i press unlock it changes to inactive but the phone still asks for a Network unlock code, Re open the app and lock show active.

Its as if the phone is able to lock itself again.

Help ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImraanK:
Just a follow up

Voodoo and the Valhalla dont work on LG6!

Downgraded too LFB and Voodoo worked :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewilley:
I just tried *#7465625# on my UK Galaxy S3, and all four items (including Network Lock) show as OFF. This means a fully SIM-unlocked phone, right? I got it free from mobiles.co.uk

(Carphone Warehouse) on a T-Mobile 24-month £26 contract, so was rather expecting it to be locked to T-Mobile.

I'm pretty sure from the rest of this thread that this is all I need to check, but I just wanted to be sure before going off on holiday and wanting to use an American SIM while I'm away. Thanks.

Andre
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NDUTU:
Yes this is the app you have to download:

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/voodoo-sim-unlock-for-i9300-gs3/
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barmenchik:
andrewilley

from Carphone 99% all phones is sim free,thats mean u can use for any networks..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewilley:
Thanks, that's saved me a bit of hacking.

Andre
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamie2002uk:
Guys just an app that stop the worries of losing your imei number efs pro I read in a few places folks losing there imei this has made a nice backup to my pc just incase

I used this before flashing too much

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/backup-and-restore-your-efs-folder-on-samsung-devices/

He who laughs last has a decent backup :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barmenchik:
Update my phone to XXBLG8.. woodoo didnt work with last update, after unlock nobody hear me and I didnt hear..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikejt2000:
I have the same problem and the XXBLG8 changed the CSC file to O2U from BTU, so no updating from Kies, had to use *#272*IMIE# to restore it back to BTU
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WrathChild#7:
SGH-i747

supercurio... i tried installing ur app but says incompatible handset..

i have a galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) locked with At&t... any help??:confused:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] znaczus:
Can somebody give me download link to the voodoo app cause, there is no such link on android market website anymore? IT was deleted
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daniel81uk:
So is there any 100% way for an permanent FREE unlock? Already tried VooDoo but my data connection stopped working and it sim-relocking after reboot, Valhalla Unlocker step4 does not work either. i9300 from UK Three network and I need it to work on UK O2. Rooted and tried on Omega 11.1 + LFB modem and Foxhound 1.4.2 + LFB and DLEA modems. Thanks for any helpfull posts.

Edit:

Pushed files modded by Valhalla, rebooted and still no go but Voodoo seems to work now (Lock ON after reboot but Data works)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thetnaing87:
I have At&T SGHI-747. That code dont seem to work for my phone. Also i cant find that nv_data.bin in my efs folder. Any suggestion?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joao Oliveira:
Hmm AFAIK This method was for I9300 only. Still you should wait for a 100% and full proof unlock!

All the best.

Joao
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiuhusca:
Hy Guys...

I have a problem.I buy a Galaxy S3 locked on VODAFONE IRELAND.I go with him at gsmservice and i unlocked.

I connect today the phone to the Kies and i made an upgrade.After that upgrade, the phone is RELOCKED.

Do you have any ideea?

THX
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
HI

I had the same problem with a phone locked on BOUYGUES TELECOM FRANCE.

The phone is relocked after an upgrade.

Plus, I tried to unlock it with an unlock code bought on the internet, and it havn't worked.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiuhusca:
You go to a service?They can't help you?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amburator:
Check out this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1839200

It worked for me. I had the sim locking problem, but not anymore.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
Hi,

Yes.

Thnak you for the link. I will probably try that method in a cople of days.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kova05:
Why does not this code works for me...got international sim locked s3 but canot see it!???
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
Hi,

My baseband is I900XXLG8.

Sometimes this code works and sometimes it don't. It depend of the firmware flashed on the phone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiuhusca:
I was to a GSM service today...They work 3 hours on my device Galaxy S3 to unlock them...I see that i have same baseband, version number.The only thing that is different is Kernel Version.Now i see that i have CWM and SUPERUSER instaled on the phone...They told me to not update anymore the device because is possible to relock again and they can't unlock them.WTF...I HAVE A DEVICE ... and i will not put JBN on him because it's possible to relocksim...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
Hi,

If you want to update your phone, I think it's safer to do your update manually, with odin, and to put stock firmware from SAMSUNG and not of your provider.

I think you can also install a custom firmware or something like Cyanogenmod, but I have not tested this solution.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiuhusca:
But were is located simlock on system?

I don't understand why the sistem doesn't remain permanently unlock?

If i put a firmware unbranded, the phone will be locked anyway?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
Hi,

Unlocking apps are based on the principle that the simlock is located in the efs folder.

I have unlocked many phones (Galaxy S2 and S3) and it's the first time that it occurs for me.

And it occurs after an update made from Kies.

For some phones I prefer to reinstall the original firmware, and it is what I did for this phone. It was a branded firmware.

So, my conclusion, because it occurs only for this phone, is that the matter come from that update and only for that provider in france (and apparently for other provider out of france). So, in my opinion, this provider (and yours) have probably put something else in the system that lock the phone. If you don't flash a firmware from these provider, you will be probably safe a resimlocking.

But, all my conclusions come from my experience. Infortunately it's the first time that this problem occurs for me. So, if you don't try, you won't get the answer. But there is some safe ways to try without to get a huge risk.

First of all, you should backup your efs folder.

Secondly, you should make a nandroid backup of your firmware, to replace it in case of failure.

And finally, you should pray for the success of your manipulations :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiuhusca:
Thx for all.Im novice in Android.First of all, the phone is unlocked with, root because i have SuperUser and CWM installed.In second time i saw the baseband and the version number...is the same.What is changed?Changed is Kernel...is another kernell.If i flash the phone with an unbranded firmware...like an international firmware...it's possible to remain unlocked the phone...If i do a factory reset now, probably i will lose the root and the phone will come simlocked again.Can we talk on YM?THx
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamie2002uk:
Having a similar experience as yourself something when coming away from the branded Rom is causing re-locking I have tried a few different things but LG8 loves re-locking my phone this was a SIM free fully unlocked phone the day I got it
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
Hi,

I finally try to solve my problem and it was easy. Here what I did:

1-I flashed a samsung firmware

2-I rooted the phone

3-I saved the efs folder

4-I used supercurio's app

5-I reflashed the samsung firmware to unroot the phone

6-I did an update with kies to insure that the phone wouldn't be relocked with an update.

Now, everything is OK.

Informations about the samsung firmware flashed:

PDA: I9300XXBLFB

CSC: I9300XEFBLF1
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spocky12:
FYI, I've just released an app to unlock your GS3, GalaxSim Unlock. It works on any currently available rooted rom, including JB.

Consider your phone fully unlocked unless Samsung changes something in their check in upcoming roms (but at that time, I should have updated the app already :))
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mopral:
Try GalaxSim Unlock

It seems to work fine even with JB rom
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiuhusca:
Kissame do you solve the problem???
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
Yes. See this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30558663&postcount=235
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dezsta:
if it locks again can we still do it if we already payed
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spocky12:
Of course :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dezsta:
props to you sir props to you :good::laugh:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mepa1363:
Galaxy S2X (SGH-I727R) Unlock

I have a Galaxy S2X (SGH-I727R) locked with Rogers. I rooted the phone using Superuser, but I could not make it unlocked using unlock apps. Can you please help me out? :confused:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
You have to use the Galaxsim unlock app.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mepa1363:
I tried that several times but it seems it cannot identify the phone. Maybe it is not supported by the app. Have you tried that to unlock Galaxy S2X LTE (SGH-I727R)?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kisame94:
I'm sorry, I didn't see that it's a S2X LTE.

I have never seen this model before so I can't help.

You can try https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd

But, before you try, you should do a FULL INSTALLATION of busybox.

You should also save manually your /efs folder.

++
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fatiherkoc:
good program...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamzdel:
Hi =)

Can anybody help if u know HOW TO UNLOCK GALAXY S 3 SCH-R530M (MetroPCS) ????
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Different phone. Our answers may kill your phone
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamzdel:
thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salumant:
I9305

I have problems to unlock the sim from my galaxy s3 I9305.

Are there any solutions to unlock the sim ?

---------- Post added at 04:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:48 PM ----------

Are there any ideas how i can unlock the sim from my galaxy s3 (i9305) ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IRPnet:
Lol. Read the faq.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salumant:
i9305

sry that i posted it twice it was a mistake...

so can you help me with the problem?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
read the reply
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r_ween:
sunrise switzerland....strange "half" locked

me too, but its unclear sim lock

here is the details:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45742803#post45742803
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lalssa:
Try galaxsim unlock
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DefeCtz:
Helllo all, big fan .. first reply here. Sorry it has to start with a noob question.

I got SGS3 i-747m

android 4.3

Baseband:VLDMF1

Sim lock:Rogers

I have tried everything I can to unlock this phone. I am almost positive I am missing something very small because ive been racking my brain for a couple days on this , my judgement is getting clouded. Tried all the apps. Tried all the XDA methods and apps. Attempted hex editing but I am not so good at it. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
You are in the wrong forum .

This is I9300 forum you do not have this phone .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DefeCtz:
Awe damnit, whoops..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dejww:
hello guys,

i too have problem with simlock from UK NETWORK 3, SGS3 I9300 i try with GalaxySimUnlock and Voodo~ anyone dont unlock

Please help me
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Buy an unlock code.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dejww:
i bought my s3 really cheap but hes have a lot od damaged hits and is not profitable any idea?

RLY SIMLOCK FROM 3 NETWORK CANT UNLOCK FPR FREE ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garan72:
it not locked on 3 uk

I get sgs3 from on3 uk.it does't locked.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m33ts4k0z:
GSG3 Unlocked!

Great news guys!

I was with Odia on Teamviewer for a couple of hours and he did manage to unlock my Samsung Galaxy S III !

He is going to publish a relatively easy tutorial on how to do it tomorrow.

Many many thanks Odia!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tashman84:
I am in the UK. I placed my order online on the 30th.

Tom
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tsukurimashou:
Thanks for letting him doing that to your phone when you knew the risks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Excellent news i can purchase it now knowing i can get it unlocked.

Good work guys :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aiduxxx:
can someone unlock my phone please ??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SteelyEyed:
Confirming earlier posts 3UK unlocked

More confirmation that my 3 pre-order SGIII is not locked. I've tried an O2 UK and CSL HK SIM no lock.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beautyangel:
+1 here waiting for unlock the baby

Great news and thanks Odia for all help.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrPhilo:
Does anyone know when Odia will be releasing the tutorial?

I can buy a new Samsung Galaxy S3 for £410 but stuck on Vodafone or purchase a brand new one for £500 unlocked. But I prefer saving £90, which is why im still curious.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m33ts4k0z:
I contacted him today but wasn't home much in order to make the guide. Tomorrow most probably he is going to release it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aiduxxx:
cant wait for tutorial ,because i already cut my O2 card and i cant use it on my old phone. this is the pic i get when i put in that code