yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elatllat:
Yes; you only need to unlock once.

(unless you rewrite the protected places of your phone)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pwned101:
UPDATE: I just did live chat with AT&T support and told them I'm travelling to Europe for a month and need to get the phone unlocked to use a local SIM there. GOt the unlock code in 5 minutes max :). Tired the code with an international sim and it worked. :D

So guys with AT&T S3(or other models too) , I can tell you one thing for sure, dont bother wasting your money on cell unlocking websites. Rather call up(or do a live chat) and they'll give u code in less than 10 mins.;)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] remydlc:
hey guys,

Straight up, no BS. I, unknowingly, bought an stolen phone... it worked the first day, until they blocked the IMEI next day... so whatever, lesson learned. AT&T got me by the balls next time with $550 since i am going to buy it straight from them. I prefer do that than getting tricked again.

My question is, if I unlock the phone, via one of those unlocking website, can I use the phone on one of those small GSM networks (Simple Mobile)? They piggyback of TMOBILE. But I read somewhere that once AT&T blocks an IMEI, it get blocks with TMO and the others GSM?

TIA.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elatllat:
No you can't I use the phone with a blocked IMEI on a piggyback provider.

You should not change the IME; you will get arrested.

You should return the phone to the original owner.

You should get the guy who sold you the phone arrested.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] remydlc:
easier said than done:

No you can't I use the phone with a blocked IMEI on a piggyback provider: all i needed to know, thanks.

You should not change the IME; you will get arrested: im not planning or planned on doing this

You should return the phone to the original owner: I called AT&T because my SIM got blocked, explained and they didnt care about following through. They dont want to initiate an investigation, they are not losing a customer. They are not gonna give me the customer info.

You should get the guy who sold you the phone arrested Can you tell me how? Cops dont give a **** if you bought somethign stolen, hell i can get arrested for buying stuff from thieves... no thank you.

edit:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrtraveler:
Same here except my phone was never connected to the AT&T network (shipped straight to me overseas) so I had to Fax :eek: yes FAX them a copy of my receipt. After that a email came in, well not sure how long it took as I went to bed and checked when I got up which the unlock code was there. Put in the code and happy happy joy joy SGS3. :good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] woody1:
FYI, here's my experience:

1. Bought the phone at an AT&T company retail store 3 weeks ago. I asked the manager what the policy was on unlocking the phone. He said that they would not unlock it until the contract expires.

2. Tried AT&T online chat today. I connected to online chat for "Technical Support". Was told that they were unable to unlock and that I should place a telephone call to get it done.

3. Immediately tried online chat using the "International Support' connection. This time, the online chat rep asked me for some identifying info, asked for the IMEI, and then gave me the unlock code in about 1 minute.

Lessons learned: Some AT&T personnel are clueless. If you don't get what you want, keep asking until you find somebody who knows what they're doing.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pwned101:
How to get the unlock code!!

Just like woody1 said in the post earlier, you guys need to do a live chat with ATT International support. If you try the other chat options, they'l most probably tell you that they cant give u the code unless ur 2yr contract expires (or until ur eligible to the next upgrade).

All you need to tell them is that you need to get ur phone unlocked thats it. Here's my chat with the ATT rep. Quick n easy..no money spent!! :highfive:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gabotowers:
Question???

i am from mexico, and i buy a S3 on ebay for AT & T, you think I could do the chat with an executive of AT & T International to give me the unlock code or would be better to pay for, because I not have a line in the United States.??? :rolleyes:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] XblackdemonX:
The thread title is soooo misleading.

I thought YOU had the method to unlock it :crying:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dLo GSR:
to be fair, it is in Q&A, which implies it is a question in search of an answer :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Ngambek2003:
International support live chat didn't work for me. The agent gave me a number I need to call.

I immediately tried a live chat with Tech Support. The agent asked for my IMEI and gave me the code a few minutes later. Cheers!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] robroth:
ATT gave me the unlock code before I left the US, arrived in europe, bought a SIM card from Ortel at the airport, put it in, was prompted for the unlock code, entered it and it failed and told me I had two more attempts.

I contacted ATT via online chat and they gave me the same unlock code, said I must have made a mistake. It failed again, I was told I had one attempt left.

So, I've been trying to find a way to unlock my rooted SGS3 (stock rom). Learned that there is no NV_DATA.BIN. Is there another alternative besides unlock code? I don't want to try to enter another one and permanently lock my phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] woody1:
That's pretty weird. Some thoughts:

1. Sometimes, I've gotten foreign SIM cards where the SIM card had its own lock code. I think what you're seeing is the lock code for the SIM, not the phone. If that's the case, you need to look at the material that came with the card and locate the code. According to this site:

http://www.ortelmobile.nl/en-GB/faq/getting-started/

The initial PIN code is 0000. Also, if you put it in incorrectly 3 times, You'll need the PUK code, which should be with the material that came with the card. If all else fails, to to the retail store for Ortel and get help or a new card.

2. As I said, my guess is that the code you got from AT&T probably successfully unlocked the phone and your problem is with the SIM card, not the carrier lock. I'm not absolutely sure, but I think that the AT&T code would be entered first, then the SIM pin code. If it's the other way around, then maybe you need to successfully unlock the SIM card before you can put in the carrier unlock code. Maybe somebody can enlighten us on this.

If it happens that you have already successfully input the carrier lock, then no worries, that's done for good.

If it should be the case that it actually is the AT&T carrier lock which is the problem then it's possible that you gave AT&T an incorrect IMEI and that caused them to generate a bad carrier unlock code, but I doubt that's the case. I really think the problem is with the Ortel PIN code. I don't think that putting in the carrier unlock code incorrectly will block your phone (but somebody else may know otherwise).

3. If you do manage to get the card unlocked, you will probably want to change the phone settings so that the phone doesn't ask for a SIM pin every time you boot the phone (it's annoying). Go to 'Settings>Security>Set up SIM card lock' and uncheck the "Lock SIM card" box. Then it won't require the code anymore.

Good luck!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] :
I bought my phone out right cash from Bestbuy. The next day got on AT&T chat and just asked for the unlock code and they gave it up. I talked to customer service and I'm pretty sure it was based in the US. No big deal. I've got a few SIMs from other carriers now, but that's not a big deal considering I'll use them to unlock my wife's iPhone 4 before I sell it. You can pick up another carrier's SIM off Ebay for like $1-$2.

Just a couple things to remember: You can only use dialer codes to get to the unlock screen while on the stock ROM. Otherwise you have to use a different carrier's SIM to activate the unlock screen. AOSP ROMs don't keep the libraries that contain the carrier dialer codes.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] robroth:
THANK YOU WOODY!!!!! This was exactly the problem! Once I entered 0000 *THEN* I was prompted to enter the carrier unlock code. The instructions that came with this thing were not in English and I had no idea I had to enter a code. 3 days late, but I now have a phone. It's been a rough life living off of WiFi and Skype to call home and I was totally roughing it not being able to 'check in' to places :). I guess I owe AT&T an apology, I gave them a lot of grief via chat again yesterday. Sorry AT&T!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dLo GSR:
dialer code doesn't work on the US variants at all, stock rom or not.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] js2021:
I used UnlockClient.com it is a software that basically changes the unlock code to 00000000, its all done throught the software it seems but requires you to input the email you used to pay via paypal. so basically its connected to a online database making sure you paid up before it changes the unlock code to 00000000 on your phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elatllat:
So that supports the idea that the unlock information is stored with the IMEI, and if someone dumps data from QPST before and after using UnlockClient.com we might have a solution.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] merrickville:
I would do this, no problem, just QPST 2.7 will not install, tried a couple of different DL's, but during install, says that QPST.2.7.378.msi is missing, well, it's not. And wide open permissions. So, I don't know.

---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:50 PM ----------

I manged to use an earlier version. I'm running WANAMLITE ROM, I'll assume that it's not unlocked after you flash that ROM? I can't try it, I don't have those 'mini' SIM's, only the regular sized ones.

-rwx------ 1 Mystry None 185344 Sep 28 16:06 SGH-I747M_IME_FROM_QPST.qcn

---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

This worked for me.

I used qpst_2.7_348.exe on Windows 7 Pro
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sp991:
Can anyone with software skills check this out.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Instant-Unlock-Bell-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-3-SGH-I747M-USB-cable-/271016069224?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f19d10868#ht_1349wt_1027

The guy as made a software to unlock yourself the phone but there is a system and I think the program will only work if it can reach the server and see that you have paid for an unlock.

This software could be used as a start point for a DIY tool.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mnkhzrg:
SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 unlick code

could you please give me an unlock code for AT&T SAMSUNG-SGH-I747.

Thanks So Much
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thatsupnow:
I've got something just like that still on my computer but I ended up not using it, its still good and ready to go I'll find it and just give it to somebody if they want it:)

Galaxy SIII via XDA premium
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] diablo009:
They would be made available to customer care people 6 months after release of any new phone...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] robroth:
Odd, try the online live help. They gave it to me for my AT&T S3 within a month of purchasing it, which I bought subsidized. I just truthfully told them I was traveling overseas and needed to use a foreign SIM.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pepillote:
Samsung galaxy i747 code

I need a code, can you help me? SGS3 i747. thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] metaldood:
I talked to at&t international support chat and they have unlock code immediately. Only thing is you have to have a non att sim to enter the unlock code.I had a T-Mobile sim lying around. Easy way and free too.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jawonder:
I have an att Galaxy S3 on two year contract i got the phone on the first day it was available, can this phone be unlocked ? . I travel to the Caribean sometimes and would love to use it when i'm there . The phone's Bootloader is unlocked and it's rooted, i'm using a port of the Galaxy Note2 .
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MasterDecker:
Yes it can be unlocked, follow the steps listed above by calling the international number. I am however unsure if they use the same frequencies there as we do here. It would be a good idea to look into the carriers there and see what frequencies they use.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jawonder:
Ok i did and i just got the unlock code gonna try it now .
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jawonder:
Seems it didn't work , after putting in the code i get a popup saying "retrieving" then the phone went blank for a few seconds then it went back to home screen, it didn't say if it was unlocked or not unlocked . I tried to check by putting in *#7465625# and it froze on a screen saying "Personalize" then reboot by itself so can't tell if it worked .
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] merrickville:
If you want a 100% sure way of an unlock, and don't mind shelling out about $18 CAD, then samfirmware has a link to do it.

You download their program

Install in Windows

Use credentials giving to you

Put Phone in a modem mode (something like that)

connect to USB

Run Program, talks to their server

And you're %100 unlocked.

You can ONLY test with

another carriers SIM

, if you don't have one yet, DON'T attempt to unlock. The other SIM makes the phone prompt you for the Network Password which is provided in Samfirmware program.

I'm with Bell Mobility, and I when I travel to the US, I have an AT&T PayGO SIM that works in my SGH-I747M, no problems.

I tried a free way, and it didn't work for me either, bit the bullet and just paid.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] F9zSlavik:
I just repaired the screen on this Galaxy that was giving to me, its a i747 ATnT S3. I want to unlock it so I can use it on TMobil

So I went on ebay and I ordered an unlock code, 5 bucks is no big deal, does not work. Instructions says

Method one

1. Insert Unauthorized Sim Card into device

2. Power on the device

3. Enter Unlock Code when prompted

4. Device should be unlock if "Code Accepted"

Error I get is that the code is wrong. I tripled checked it, it is correct.

Method 2

1. Turn ON your phone Authorized Sim Card

2. Type #7465625*638*CODE# (CODE is the Unlock Code I sent you)

3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"

4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed

I get an error "connection problem or imvalid MMI code"

There is more here http://ebay.unlockfusion.net/#help

I tried all methods listed on the website.

I tried with and without a sim card and it does not work. The sim card I used from ATnT does not have DATA but I can make calls. I also tried using my TMobil. Nothing works. Can anyone help me?

I called him ATnT, I asked for an unlock code, they gave one to me, BUT, the one they gave me is the same one I got from Ebay, and they said to insert a none atnt sim card, when it asks you for unlock code, you enter it, and that's it. But I get an error

"Network unlock request unsuccessful"

Why am I getting this error code?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] F9zSlavik:
This is so frustrating I paid 220 to get this repaired and I can't even use it.

Before I was on stock, now I am using touchwiz, which I got from this Dev Thread, http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2033132

I inserted a valid ATnT sim card courtesy of my mother. I Can make calls, use the web, and so on. So I should be able to unlock it using this method

1. Turn ON your phone Authorized Sim Card

2. Type #7465625*638*CODE# (CODE is the Unlock Code I sent you)

3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"

4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed

The error I get, "Connection problem or invalid MMI code"

Why am I getting this error?

I also tried inserting an unauthorized sim card, my tmobil sim card, when it ask me for an unlock code, when I enter the unlock code, I get this error

"Network unlock request unsuccessful"

Do I have a phone that is just not unlockable? This is very frustrating... Any help would greatly be apprecaited
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] F9zSlavik:
Going to have to sell my phone ;/ I really liked the blue pebble frame and the white button.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jorde2010:
S3 Unlocking

Would really appreciate if any mods/devs can contact me...i have some info on the S3/Note unlocking proceedure...obviously i'll want the experts to review it before i go posting anything......

its by no means my work but i've used it for 3 S3s so far.....one on ATT and two on Tmo...

looking forward to hearing from you guys
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jignesh.patolia:
Inquiry about how to go about the unlocking

Hi,

Can u help me with

a. URL of the 'Hammer Unlocks' web site?

b. Once on the website how to go about unlocking the phone.

I'll be grateful to receive this from you.

Warm Regards,

Jignesh Patolia
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] merrickville:
Professional and trusted site.

http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/

I was done in about 5 minutes. You must download a free program from this site, put your phone in a special mode, connect phone to computer. Then the service runs some stuff on your phone, and you're unlocked.

Cost me about $15.00 Canadian Dollars. I've re-flashed my S3 phone a dozen times with different ROM's, the unlock is permanent.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] fabsil:
This worked on my S3 sgh-i747 (ATT) with android 4.1.1

From:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1

Just dial the following keys *#197328640#

Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....

Thanks to towl74
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] imbalanced:
I attempted to unlock my S3 (same model and Android as you) with this method, but the "Perso SHA256 OFF" menu says "Menu Not Exist" when selected. Oh well.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] nestorian:
Straight talk sim card still not provisioned after this method and the success banner changes after restarting still get the message "sim not provisioned" anyone know how to easily get this on st in like 20 minutes without calling att for a code?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gunz.jones:
I use as ST and all I had to do was put in the sim card and register it with the unlimited plan. Didn't need extra steps. I had used the manual unlock trick when I first had the phone on stock, but didn't think it was required for ST anyway. Make sure the sim is registered and has a plan attached.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rickriego:
there is a method.. look in the general section. i haven't done it yet but been following the thread
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] GerardAnthony:
Yep. Unless your in a re-farming area like myself it is not needed.

Quote me from 9 months ago. Thank you. ;)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] wawwiz:
unlock code

I sure could use one of the extra codes you have

thanks in advance

Samsung SGH-I747 ver 4.1.2
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rivnyak:
That would be sweet!!!!!!!

After 8 hours I am beyond frustrated trying to install cyanogen , endless CM installer problems to unlock my At & T phone , or be at the mercy of the ruthless att seller.

Let me know!!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] IceTwig:
Its amazing how many threads there are with regards to this topic, and how many others have answered the same question.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2529281
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neewes:
Hello,

because of Warranty issues i need to install the genuine Vodafone RUU on my Desire, at the moment my Desire(Amoled) is S-Off and the Alpharev Hboot Version 0.93.0001 is installed (Stock Paritition Layout), the question is is a downgrade necessary before i install the Vodafone RUU??

Greetz Neewes
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muellersmattes:
Yes, just flash the Alpharev Downgrader, then run the RUU.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
Here's a nice back cover with the branding "Galaxy Note" at the back instead of the traditional "Samsung".

Different sellers :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Replace...494?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab8bb48b6

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-BATTERY...930013?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35bae66cdd

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Battery...118793?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item256e1c0049
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] azzledazzle:
They look nice :)

Cant find any in white tho :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Alexanderbooth:
they all say for the i717 do they work on the n700 international note?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] bigup7:
any UK links?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
don't know if it will fit the international Note, the 1st link cover seems to not have the chip fit at the back - anyone care to try?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] dandingtcp:
no it wont fit. you have to modify the cover "locks" so that you can fit it to the n7000.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] missxtee:
do they have this for white version of Note?

Sent From My Paranoid Powered Note Baby!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] siageh:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/100360834/galaxy-note-back-wrap-protecor-illest

This one look nice