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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bob7770699:
can anybody link me/ let me know how to sim unlock the tmo s3?

are there any apps on the market that do it like for previous galaxy s phones??

Thanks!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
Hi bob, I would recommend a quick search. The short answer is there is no app that can do it at this time, and I would recommend trying your luck on ebay.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] babymatteo:
All i did was chat with Tmobile support and i told them i was going to Europe for a while so I would need to get my Galaxy S3 sim unlocked. As long as your account is in good standing and have never had a late payment, they'll grant you your wish. It took less than 24hrs also to get my code.

Try it, you'll never what'll happen.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adolfo778:
theres a couple options

1. Contact Tmobile, if you dont wanna call them heres the link http://support.t-mobile.com/community/chat Just tell them your gonna be leaving the country for a bit like the guy above me said

2. Buy a Unlock code on Ebay or another site (Yes they work)

3. try that app it has an option for GSIII however theres no garauntees

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
Right, you are allowed one code every 6 months. I always use the same line "I'll be in Italy this next week so I really need it soon, thanks".

Additionally SG3 guru AdamLange has made a tool that works as well. Try it and let us know bob !

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Lakeshow423:
You are actually allowed 1 code every 90 days, not 6 months.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinvam:
http://vimeo.com/45393889#at=0

It seems unlockclient.com has a software method. Any idea how it works?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] oilfighter:
Just call up T-Mobile and tell them you want a SIM unlock code. They'll ask for the IMEI number. I got my code within 24 hours of my request.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rakeshchn:
Once you have the code is there a way to unlock without another sim card?

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SebasC:
Nope. Just find a friend with an AT&T microsim...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jon.s.nelson:
And I can add from recent personal experience that you need to have been with Tmobile for 2 months before they will process your request. I had only been with them a month so I had cellunlocker.net provide me with an unlock code (I think for around 30$). I also used them to unlock my wides iphone (oh NO....I know...lol) so I actually trust them and recommend them now....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darksandz93:
Just called tmobile and requested a sim unlock for me and my brother and the rep processed both phones so I don't have to wait 90 days for the other code, yay!

---------- Post added at 08:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:29 PM ----------

Go to the dial screen and press #7465625*638*#
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kobe4rings:
Would i have to be a tmobile client to ask for an unlock code?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinvam:
I believe if you paid full retail price for the phone through T-Mobile or an authorized agent you don't have to be.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jon.s.nelson:
When I called Tmobile in July to request help unlocking my phone I was told that I had to be an active customer for at least 2 months before they could process my request. I wasn't (and still am not) a regular Tmobile customer so I had cellunlocker.com do it. It cost around $30, and took only a couple of hours to get the code by email, and now its done.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] techpreneur:
I have done this with every phone I've had. Call Tmobile and tell them you're going to China next month and you need to unlock it. They will email you everything you need.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kobe4rings:
thanks guys. I ended up getting it unlocked from a dude that unlocks it via remote connection for 8 bucks on ebay. Better than 25-30 on cellunlocker.net
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinvam:
I remember seeing that on eBay. Can you explain what he did (or at least what he asked you to do)?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kobe4rings:
I payed him yesterday around 3pm. I got an email with the instructions around 11:00pm last night. What he basically asked to do was download USB redirector and teamviewer and do the following steps to the phone :

If you have i747 t999 please do next settings:

1.Go to Menu - Settings-> Development - switch USB debugging ON (When message is appear press "Yes".)

2.Go to dial window and type *#7284# then go to "Qualcomm USB Settings" and select "DM + Modem + ADB".

3.Switch off the phone and power on with unaccepted card. !

I was kinda of hesitant to let some random dude have remote access to my pc so i used an old netbook that had no personal files and set up teamviewer. He connected, open usb redirector and less than 2 minutes later he told me it was unlocked and all i had to do was reboot it and insert any sim. My now using my straighttalk att micro sim with the sg3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinvam:
Thanks! I'm really curious how these guys are unlocking. So far I've seen two software methods: UnlockClient and this eBay guy. If we can figure out what they're doing we might be able to come up with a free unlock tool for North American GS3 owners.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kobe4rings:
I recorded the process if someone is interested in seeing it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinvam:
Sure, PM me or post here.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ChitownWingMan:
I had the same experience. T-Mobile has willingly unlocked my last three phones (Wing, HD2 and GS3) with out an argument. For the GS3 it took less than 24 hours.

To sim unlock your phone (copied directly from the email from T-Mobile). The numbers have been changed to protect somebody somewhere.

T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request

Sim Unlock Reference: 1234567

IMEI: 123456789012345

Unlock Code: 12345678

Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Samsung device. Please be advised a non T-Mobile SIM card MUST be used to unlock this device.

1. Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device on

2. The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field.

3. Click/Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen).

4. Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile.

5. Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen.

6. Click/Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful".

Please note that if you are unlocking a flip device please use steps 1, 2, 3 and 6.

Thank You,

Sim Unlock Department

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] viraj071:
Can you also PM me the process.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bingo78:
Galaxy S3 unlock

Can you PM me the recording. Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] simkhovich:
what about this

this looks EXTREMELY SKETCHY AND FAKE but who knows i found this http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-sim-unlock-113538/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kobe4rings:
learn how to read geesh. That is the i9300 which is the international quadcore version and YES IT DOES WORK. I unlocked my i9300 with that simunlock app. That will not work on the t999 or any american galaxy s3 variant.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ryzilla23:
Has anyone found a Horizontal dock for the G3?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inningsdefeat500:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28217803#post28217803

I got em, cheap stuff but works - I wouldn't buy them if I were you

It's so cheap that I can twist the stick and it now fits with my case as well
[Galaxy S III Accessories] LOCKDOC_UA:
any other options?

i'm interested in dock station with hdmi output, pc sync, etc.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] likwaiw:
I prefer use USB cable instead. You still need to flip the arm up to plug. That is far much trouble than only using the cable.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] LOCKDOC_UA:
)) However, I had an excellent experience using motorola atrix and motorola droid razr's docking stations.

Just want the same for my S3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] shiltz:
I just updated my phone to ICS a few days ago (official update + root) and since updating my contacts all display the default no-picture picture instead of pulling the picture from Facebook like it used to, I did made sure all my Google contacts are joined with the Facebook ones so that's not the problem. Does anyone know how to get it to work right like before?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Polynesianroots88:
I could never do it. Don't know if its not supported or what. Found that problem frustrating.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edudu1414:
I have use [XOOM][Wingray][STOCK]An easy way to return your XOOM to its *original* state but, at least step, i had push down bottom.. so i dont know if my wingray has bootloader locked or unlocked... can anybody help me??

thanks!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mjamocha:
LOCKING BOOT LOADER

You need ADB so follow these steps.

To lock your boot loader you definitely need to have a proper connection between your device and computer.

To re lock your boot loader you need to:

1. Turn off your device

2. Hold your volume down button and press the power button. (KEEP HOLDING YOUR VOLUME DOWN BUTTON) You will see a white screen with fastboot written on it.

3. Navigate with your volume up or down to fastboot and press the power button to select it.

4. Connect your device with your computer,

5. Open the terminal in your computer and type in 'adb devices',

6. Type in 'fastboot oem lock' without quotes and your device is locked again, you will see relocked.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edudu1414:
but i don't know the status of my bootloader.. if i have bootloader unlocked, i can re-use the zip to back to stock, that it includes relock bootloader

and if i have bootloader locked, i will unlock it

how i can know if it is unlocked or locked? thanks!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mjamocha:
You could try flashing a custom recovery to it. If it works, then your bootloader is unlocked.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realjumy:
Only try to flash a custom recovery. If it works, you have unlocked bootloader.

Remember that locking back your bootloader can brick your tablet, and that locked bootloader is not needed for the updates.

I unlocked twice my unlocked bootloader and notting happened, it said "it's already unlocked" or something similar, but do at your own risk.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edudu1414:
i dont flash a recovery yet but.. i can enter to android system recovery <3e>

does this mean that i have bootloader unlocked?

thanks!

EDIT. i flash twp2 and it works.. so i hadn't have my bootloader locked..

sure, i'm gonna flash ICS.. no more JB now
[Omnia 7 General] Hemsby:
Can anybody confirm this works?
[HTC One X] pelo911:
my one X are dead , there is no orange/green light when i plug it to the charger

someone can help?

i bought it on ebay , and seller not offer warranty

only HTC warranty

but this is not US model , it's euro/asian model

do you know a place that can fix it or if i can ship it to HTC USA?

thanks
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
try another charger first

if no luck if you paid my paypal open up a dispute regardless of what they offer it should be as described when bought
[HTC One X] eggshaped:
Don't hang around too long trying to fix it, you only have 45 days to open a dispute with ebay/paypal, after that they can't help you. I know from experience :(

It could be that the battery is completely flat and it won't switch on until there's enough charge to boot up, but even then the red light should come on when you plug it in. You could try a hard reset by holding the on button for 7 seconds. Hopefully the bottom lights will flash and the phone will boot up. Have a look in the Dev section, there's a thread called 'how to recover from just about anything'.

Good luck :)
[HTC One X] pelo911:
i agree with the seller that he not responsible to it

there is HTC warranty , the problem is: HTC not in USA

someone know where can i ship it for fixing inside USA?
[HTC One X] joewong1991:
I seen this problem on here before have you tried searching just leave it on charge for an hour or to before you turn it on
[HTC One X] TheBrilliantMistake:
do NOT use a computer USB cable... use a proper wall charger (they deliver more current).

Leave it for 1 hour and it should be fine.

I've had this issue a couple of times, and it worked fine after charging this way.

If you still have no success - then you genuinely do have an issue.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Get android SDK,

Search for the fastboot charging script, it saved my ass last night when I couldn't charge my device.

Place the bat file script inside the same folder that fastboot is located.

Ie. Default is - C:/Android-SDK/platform-tools

Put phone into bootloader (fastboot), plug into PC and double click the script file on your pc.

After a few minutes, it should be clear if it's charging or not.
[HTC One X] 24inchsub:
plug it into the wall charger for a while the lights will turn on and it should be working if not HTC USA should be able to fix it for you .. just say you bought it when on a holiday
[HTC One X] sliderocket22:
HTC USA will fix it for you if need be, it may take awhile though. My One X purchased from Handtec had a yellow blotch, and I sent it to HTC's repair center in Houston. 5 weeks later, they sent me a brand new one, although I had to pay $20 because I was doing a non-US model warranty.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] king007khan:
Hi,

I have successfully rooted my Sony Xperia U and downloaded the custom rom available at XDA. But I cannot reboot the phone in recovery mode for installing the new rom. Can anyone please help me with the procedure or Button combination to do so?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] soulhackereborn:
Reebot phone when u see Sony logo and blue led glows with a vibration press volume + key up repeatedly to get into recovery

Hit thanks if my ans helped
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nickholtus:
wrong section reported
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
it worked i can see you blue and green led but its turning off immediately why plz help!!!!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] alwaysadeel:
1. reboot

2. press volume down key repeatedly when u see sony logo

3. enter recovery

blue led is for fastboot and green for flashmode.. u dont need them for entering recovery
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
Ik but I saw both (blue on sides and green in middle)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] alwaysadeel:
Led or illumination strip?

Sent from my Xperia Sola (XDA for Android)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
Of course liuilmnation bar but anyway I flashed a custom kernal and its working

But when I installed xperiance 2 lite it didn't bootup but I was lucky I made a backup is what cuz I still have gingerbread if that so how I can update to ics?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HpytoLrn:
My xperia u didn't boot to Sony logo

My PC win8 is not detecting the phone both in flash mode and in fast boot it simply says drivers not installed

I flashed venagence kernel for u

And installed experience v2.1

Now its bricked what to do

Can anyone help please
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
What did you do?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] alwaysadeel:
u tried stock ics

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
But xperiance is stuck ics
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] alwaysadeel:
if u r coming from GB, first flash Stock ICS
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
Why I can't install the Rom I want I have root ,unlocked bootloader and cwm recovery
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] alwaysadeel:
because this "ROM" is just a package of files that modifies stock ROM, u need Stock ICS first.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
The flash mode drive is not working plz help
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HpytoLrn:
Sorry the drivers are not compatible with win8 I used win7 the drivers installed and I'm back to stock Rom and kernel

We should disable driver signature enforcement in win8 to install drivers the video is in you tube watch it
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
Hi guys look I have xperia u gingerbread rooted unlocked bootloader and cwm recovery installed is there a way to install a Rom by cwm recovery to make it ics? Plz help cuz that why I rooted!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] alwaysadeel:
u cannot flash firmware in CWM, only zip files. ICS is stock Firmware and has to be installed through flashtool or PC companion
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HpytoLrn:
If you want stock Rom download ics ftf and flash it using flashtool then you have to root your mobile again

If you want a costom rom

First you have to flash a ics kernel using flashtool

Then install the zip using cwm
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
I don't need to I installed cyroangenmod 9 and now I have ics
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] puneetn91:
same problem. help me out please.

even i am facing the same problem. blue n green light glowing and i cant enter recovery. how did u solve this.? thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonypro:
firstly the stuck ROM like experience is just moding and teawking the stuck so you need to flash a stuck firmware like this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240342 then flash the ROM
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] servis11030:
Wrong answer

You give a wrong answer ! Its not Volume UP it is Volume Down when you see a SONY logo
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] servis11030:
Sta se ljutis? [emoji86]
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RonH54:
My Captivate had been acting up so I was Trying to Flash with Odin back to Stock GB. Odin failed and now I have the message "Firmware upgrade Failed". I have tried using my Jig to get to Download mode and it won't go so I assume I have "True Hard Brick". The phone is 2 years old and I can get free upgrade in a Month at AT&T and I have an old iphone 3 I can use for now so not a big deal but I was wondering is there a possible way I can try to unbrick a Hard Brick?

Thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmtheiss:
That message doesn't mean you're hard bricked. If you see anything on the screen, you're not hard bricked.

Try flashing back to stock with Odin again (use that screen as download mode), or use Heimdall if Odin isn't cutting it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RonH54:
Thanks. So I should be able to plug into my Computer with this screen showing an Odin "should" see my phone on a COM?

EDIT: Thanks again. When I rebooted my Computer and Opened Odin and plugged in phone it Reflashed Stock
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpaik:
please dont post here....this is dev only isn't it? put it in Q&A...with that many post counts you should know by now
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Thread moved

As stated, questions NEVER go in Development.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] leechgod27:
Hi,

I have a galaxy skyrocket i727 from AT&T with last Gingerbread firmware(2.3.6 from at&t).Now i am in india.Recently i did a factory reset and now i have lost data connectivity(though i get full signal and can do calls or messages).

Even before i used to select frequency bands manually to swap between 2g-3g by dialling *#*#197328640#*#* and i used to get data fine.As there is no such option of selecting 'gsm only' or "wcdma preffered/gsm" in wireless&networks menu of the AT&T Firmware.

So the main question is if i put the unofficial ICS ROM like AOKP or UCALC4 than will i get this 2G to 3G selection in settings?Will the phone select indian frequency bands automatically?

thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kishke:
You may have lost your apn and that's why you can't get data, check under settings mobile network apn if there is anything there(I think that's how it goes in GB) if there isn't check your provider's site or call them and ask how you should configure it.

About your second question, it depends on what rom you will flash, some support it and some don't.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] leechgod27:
Thanks for replying!:)

My APN is ok.I requested new apn after deleting older ones and even did a manual "Add new apn" perfectly.Thats why i am asking this question ,because there is no reason for getting "no data".Everything is perfect except that there is no "E" or "H" symbol with up-down arrows beside the network strength bars!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kishke:
Stupid question but did you enable data?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] leechgod27:
yeah dude!Obviously!:D

enabled - disabled it several times!rebooted after selecting apn etc etc But no good
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kishke:
Well sometimes we ignore the obvious so I had to ask. Check your apn again to be sure, make sure the internet apn and not mms apn is checked if you have 2, and it's defined as internet or internet+mms in case of one combined apn.

If this wont fix it something must have happened in the factory reset and you should try upgrading to ICS and see if it still works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gravi2:
Hey.. BTW I have a question for you , how did you unlock your phone yo use it in India ? I know there are unlock codes, just curious if you got it from at&t or you had to go the eBay way ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] leechgod27:
unlocked via z3x box....a tool used by unlockers.Had a friend of mine who owned it.It unlocks all samsungs for free!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mohan_kr:
- You need to be SIM Unlocked and have a RAT Unlocked Radio (HINT: Roger I-727R radios)

and

- You need a ROM to support those, if you using TouchWiz I have supported this always from the beg. im my

ROM (see my sig.)

And I do travel there once a quarter, no issues for me. I have an IDEA Card and it works perfect, even ROAMING to 3G where IDEA piggy backs on other providers..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] leechgod27:
when i initially read your name ,i guessed you were indian!:)

Thanks for the reply.I just flashed the sk8erwitskil,s Latest Cyanogenmod 9 with UCLF6 libs just to check if i was able to switch radios,but right now i am in "2G/gsm only" area.Data is working fine,but cannot turn on wifi...it keeps saying "turning on".

My phone is sure sim-unlocked on idea network,and on UCLF6 Modem(is this thing same as a "radio"?:confused:).Initially i was on stock at&t GB firmware.Btw ,which place in india do u travel?

If wifi error persists i will flash EMBRYO Rom:o:o
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hagen.von.tronje:
Installing sin-files (extracted form ftf-file)

It worked with the following files:

fastboot flash system system.sin

fastboot flash userdata userdata.sin

in linux (ubuntu):

sudo ./fastboot system sytem.sin

sudo ./fastboot flash userdata userdata.sin

but how about the following files how must they be flashed?

apps_log.sin

cache.sin

fotakernel.sin

kernel.sin (probably fastboot flash boot kernel.sin)

loader.sin

modem.sin

modemfs.sin

partition-image.sin

prcmu.sin

simlock.ta

can some-one help me out with the correct command-lines?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hagen.von.tronje:
process logg

I installed the

Advanced Stock Kernel for 6.0.B.3.184

fastboot flash boot new_kernel.elf

(because i like to keep a recovery)

I don't get anymore messages about updating my device.

question:

Is it not necessary to install the other sin-files? listed above?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shmoejoe:
This is probably a stupid question....

But why don't you avoid all this hassle and install flashtool for Linux?

Sent from my Xperia S
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hagen.von.tronje:
It is not possible to flash ftf-files with flashtool in linux!