yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tleonhar:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this only applies to US based phones branded to a US carrier. If for example, I buy a phone here in the Philippines that is locked to a local carrier here such as Globe or Smart, I don't think there is any problem getting it unlocked to use with for example an AT&T SIM when I get back to the US. However, this does not mean it's OK to do this then blow off the terms of the contract. If I get a phone from Globe, I am still obligated under Philippine law and the moral obligation to do what's right and honor the terms of the contract.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Lucas2805:
question

hi, can you help me to restore the 4.1.1? I'm on 4.1.2 now and want to unlock. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hofo_mofo:
I used this method:

http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-downgrade-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/

But of course, there are probably easier methods out there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] and2cs:
works on Telus i747m
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kameleongt:
Worked perfect i317 on tmo thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] acergk:
Works prefect on Telus i317m, stock Android 4.1.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] xtalxpert:
Worked for me, thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ra-fik:
Hey... I tried this one my Note 1 and it worked perfectly. However, on my Note 2, the part where you select "NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ" does not appear... help? Im with bell! Thanks a lot!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] alexandru8525:
hi is not working for me :((

samsung note 2

vodafone

from irlanda

i hope get som thing back how to unlock thanx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tkc108:
Worked well for me too. Galaxy note2,.4.1.1, UK, previously vodafone now virgin, but checked it with a foregn card as well and it all works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
If it isn't working, it's most likely because you are on a newer firmware. I was on 4.1.2 and had to downgrade to 4.1.1 to do the unlock. I was able to verify yesterday that it was unlocked after doing the downgrade and the hack by installing a T-Mobile Sim card. I have an AT&T note 2 running clean ROM ace, that is why it says I have a GT n7105 in my signature
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaqqq:
I tried this and now I can't use the t mobile sim card in it even after I got the unlock code. How do I fix this? Help please. I'm on 4.2.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mbroch89:
Worked on my att note 2 4.1.2. I didnt even do the last step and tmobile sim worked flawlessly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] whitetiger_0603:
Weep under network lock option 4 is rat_free_supporting_on. Would that have to do with being on 4.1.2? Can anyone else confirm having this issue?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
What is your question? And if you have option 4 then the unlock will work for you! But it usually only works on the original firmware 4.1.1

Just my 2¢®

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
From my understanding, if option 4 doesn't say "NW lock data initialliz" or whatever, then you can't do the unlock. It didn't say that when I was on 4·1·2 so I had to downgrade to get that option
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hayel70:
thanks

thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] safwanc:
thanks, this works perfectly on my N7105T (Australia)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ra-fik:
How do you downgrade? Any way to do this without losing data and information?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Google how to downgrade galaxy note 2. It's always best to back up your stuff, use titanium backup or do a nandroid backup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrjaydee82:
If I downgrade and use the free sim unlock method...once I update to a newer rom with update android etc etc...will I lose the sim unlock or will it unlock sim for good?

Galaxy Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cnote74:
Sim unlocked for good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] -Zero-Cool-:
I did this to my AT&T Note 2 and it seemed to work, T-Mobile sim worked, but i went to put the AT&T sim back in and now it reads "No SIM".

Just curious as to if there is something wrong that happened or if there is a way to reverse the process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rawb123456:
I downgraded my radio and I option 4.. Worked awesome and I am on 4.1.2 Jedi.. Has anyone else tried just changing the radio and not the rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrjaydee82:
Im on an at&t gn2...switching to a tmobile sim..can I flash a tmobile radio or is that a nono?

Galaxy Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
BIG BIG NO NO:eek::eek:!! Always flash modem's made only for the device.

Flashing another can cause for you to have a paperweight!! Lol

Just my 2¢® :cool:

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrjaydee82:
Lol okay cool...lmao thanks once again

Galaxy Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrjaydee82:
It worked. All you need to do is downgrade the radio to get the option enabled for the last step...now downgrading firmware at all. I did it on cleanrom 4.8 which is a 4.1.2 firmware

Galaxy Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bonez537:
Quick question. ..what kind of speed are being pulled on the unlocked phones. Is it like the ipohne of old only on edge or can you get hspa... or 4g?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] -Zero-Cool-:
So anyone have any input on the AT&T sim not reading now? Went through flashing different versions, 4.1.1 back to 4.1.2 and vise versa, still no read. Going to test a T-Mobile sim again just to confirm, but it is originally an AT&T phone, just won't read the AT&T sim for some odd reason. Next guess is faulty sim tray?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
+1 on that NOTE! This cannot mess up your SIM reader in anyway!!! :cool:

I'm noticing that many users are complaining about there SIM trays not reading after trying out a different SIM card? Not sure why it's doing that! I've switch out my SIM many times with other sim cards. And it's still fine. Hopefully you don't have one of those phones with the faulty/messed up SIM tray now! :eek::mad:

Just my 2¢®

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dosada:
I have got here a new N7100 with stock 4.1.2 Knowing that this does not work i downgraded rom to 4.1.1 but i still dot have the option to unlock it

some guys said this deppends on the radio. could someone please tell me which radio to use so i can get this damn thing unlocked.

tia
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nad786:
note 2 unlock

works a treat thanks on ee tmobile now unlocked
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
The first one that was released with 4.1.1, and you should b good to go!! Being it's a n7100 you'll have to find the one for your phone..

Check here:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/

Just my 2¢®

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cimauz:
Note II SCH-R950 unlock

Hi everybody,

do anyone unlocked this model: it's on NO SIM message when I insert a different SIM than US Cellular.

I'm going to buy it and I would kindly understand if it is possible to unlock...

MANY THANKS!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] es0tericcha0s:
US Cellular is CDMA, I believe, and unlike the VZW version, I don't believe it has the option to unlock. The only reason VZW has that option because they were forced to by a deal with the FCC when they wanted to expand their data spectrum. I've used this method on the i317 successfully, as well as a Skyrocket and a few different S3s. There's also a way to enable the AWS bands on the i317. I haven't read all through the thread to see if someone else mentioned it, but it works great. If you are in areas where they've updated Tmo towers then you won't notice a difference, but once outside those areas, the change is huge. On 3/4g in same areas I was getting Edge and tested signal strength (db+aus) next to official Tmo GN2 under a booster for older AWS bands in a Tmo store and had exact same measurements.

Sent from beyond the beyond...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] allin1der:
Totally depends on the radio.

I went weeks searching for a mirrored link for 4.1.1 stock firmware so I can unlock my phone until someone finally said "hey, it's just the radio."

I flashed the radio in recovery. Then tried the process again and BAM!. There was the option.

Link to all the modems - http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+Note+2/Modems/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
You're right it was noticed when I was doing, someone's phone for THEM! Plus it's a few pages back that someone posted about changing the RADIO/modem, how ever you wanna call it :D

Just my 2¢® :cool:

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Highstrike:
Hello

I just bought the Note 2 from Orange, Romania.

I have the GT-N7100 version.

I am currently running JB 4.1.2.

Now, I have tried the unlock option and it will not work. "MENU NOT EXIST. PRESS BACK KEY. Current Command is 186"

So I'm like, ok... apparently I need to downgrade.

I have followed the tutorial found here: -> droidviews.com/2013/how-to-downgrade-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/

I went and got Odin3_v3.04

And then i went here: -> sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-N7100&pcode=ORO#firmware

for the Stock 4.1.1 Orange, Romania Firmware (N7100XXALIJ - N7100OROALI9)

I have successfully flashed the 4.1.1 stock firmware but unfortunately *#197328640# menus are exactly the same. "MENU NOT EXIST. PRESS BACK KEY. Current Command is 186"

Now, I am not sure how to continue with this?

I've read that reflashing modem / radio will put the options i need there, however the only ones I've found are the ATT and Rogers from US / Canada. Nothing about Orange

What do I do now? Thank you.

PS: I want to install a custom ROM ([ROM] Android Revolution HD 15.0) on it but some tutorials said i had to have the phone unlocked first.

PS2: Sorry about the links, new users can't post links.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Well you did everything right as far as downgrading to 4.1.1. But ldk why the menu is not showing up 4u?? Did you try a factory reset. So there's nothing on the phone!!

Not sure about Orange and there modem releases. But if you could find the first modem release. It may give that menu your looking for! I'll take a look around for 1 when I get sometime later 2day!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Highstrike:
Hi Bajanman

A small update, I've managed to install that ROM i've mentioned in my previous post and everything works just fine.

I did also install "GalaxSim Unlock" from Spocky, and it says my device is unlocked.

My only worry was that i couldn't install that ROM with the device locked. I don't intend to switch out sim cards, i dont even have a micro sim from another carrier to test anyway, so I'm quite happy.

Too bad i couldn't truly unlock it with the 4.1.1 downgrade because I don't really trust this app. I have a 2 year contract with orange, i doubt they would give me an unlocked phone.

Thanks for your support.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] schtuka:
Unlocked. Used TMobile sim card today on my ATT Note2. Running Cleanrom 4.8.ACE.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwin92:
i cant unlock my phone

hi i have a question

so first i unlocked my phone from t mobile

and then i custom my rom,then the unlock is gone

what should i do?

when itry to unlock by using *#197...# it only show a blank page there is no menu

thx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] desiboston:
Which modem did u use of the list?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] desiboston:
Yes, thanks. That worked. I did not downgrade but just installed the older modem and was able to unlock.

Is that a I317 then you'll want the J2 modem. The first one that was released with the phone.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
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Cool glad it helped you out!!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SkipStein:
No Joy

I've tried this over and over, no joy. When I get to that Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF, it goes to the next screen and says 'SHA256_Enable_FLAG[0]

SHA256_OFF=> Not Change

When I wait 30+ seconds and go back, the option #4 mentioned does NOT show up!

I've got the unlock code from T-Mobile but that doesn't work either. Hell, they even sent me a replacement Note 2 and it does the same thing. I've even rolled back the Android OS from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 on the replacement phone as one site suggested and STILL neither phone will unlock. I have to DIFFERENT unlock codes based in the individual IMEI codes and STILL neither will unlock.

I don't believe I have two defective Samsung Note 2's.

I called Samsung and went to the top level support Ticket# 2118850413 and THEY said that I needed a code from the new sim card carrier, well I know that this is a bald faced lie or she was dumb as a rock. I was also told by the new carrier (Consumer Cellular) that I needed TWO codes, the SIM unlock and an APN Unlock code.

I can't get a straight answer from anyone. Just how DOES this **** actually work? Unlock from a carrier lock with SIM card or data with APN I have no idea. I've been in the IT business for 40 years and mainframes and OS's were a piece of cake compared to this.

Love for anyone to help. I am so over this crap. Below is my personal email and cell phone number (while it works), I am asking for anyone to help!

Cheers,

Skip Stein

Management Systems Consulting, Inc.

skipstein@msc-inc.net

407-683-6816
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gupter:
The feature to unlock your phone for free was removed with the ucamc3 update because this menu item was removed:

[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ

Could someone verify if you are already unlocked before the update did it stick?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] quickbird144:
You can also call ATT. I've done this twice already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
You can just downgrade the modem and the option will show back up for you. Fyi

:):)

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dj_m:
that what i did

i can confirm the unlock is working
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tosh1:
Can you unblock it then flassh new modem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Thanx for the confirmation, that it works that WAY.. :thumbup::thumbup::D

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Yes after you UNLOCK with older modem!. Then you can just flash back the new modem, and it'll b permanently unlocked 4u.

Just my 2¢®

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] PrinceMS:
Confirmed - It works - but you have to have 4.1.1 modem.

I had 4.1.2 and it will not work. The [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ option will not show up (i tried couple of times with 4.1.2).

Then rooted my note II (i317M-Rogers). Flashed modem only with TWRP. Went into the option and BOOM #4 option already there - click it directly. I went to #3 while waiting a min and it showed me status that it is PROCESSING and then changed it to SUCCESSFUL. And tested it with another sim and before I was getting unlock code screen. Now sweet smell of success :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] makailey:
Used this on Telus Note 2 i317 and it worked flawlessly.

Many thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dj_m:
this should be in OP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] vamc.mc:
This worked for me...thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deevusone:
Is there a sticky somewhere that shows detailed step by step instructions on how to flash just the modem back to 4.1.1 and then back to 4.1.2, without losing data on the phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nadeembari:
My phone is not working

I did it with my Samsung Note II LTE, its locked by orange, EE in United Kingdom. What problem I face when I go to debug mode and go to network lock option, I just have three options. There is no option like this [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.

Any solutions please....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ShadowVlican:
confirmed working on my telus note 2 (tested with HK sim card)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dj_m:
its easy

1-root your phone if its not rooted

2-find a 4.1.1 modem suitable for your device (easy to find)

3-flash it via cwm

4-follow the rest of the unlocking guide

5*optional*-reflash a newer modem or an custom rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DAGr8:
Just a fiy law was just accepted .. In Canada starting DEC 2nd 2013 after 90 days under contract free unlock from your provider
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] krisstyle007:
AT&T Sim works phone unlocked!

I did this back in Dec never got around to testing it till now since I could not use my Canadian factory unlocked iPhone 4S with AT&T?? So prior to going to Walden Galariea to get apple to get it to work stuck Sim in my Note and my AT&T line worked so no need to have 4S I just use my Canadian Telus Note 2 when traveling to USA! Model is SGH-1317M thanks this code worked mint and saved me allot of headache with carrying 2 phones when traveling.

P.S when I originally did the steps and went through the menu's I noticed once I rebooted and tried to do it a 2nd time to make sure I did it the menu choice were not the same in the final steps. So I would think this is a sign that it was done correct?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] eltee38:
I used this code on a rogers model to use on Telus. Now I'm getting terrible reception. Anyone else have the same issue?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
So flash a stock based Rom and the telus csc files
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] extremetrader:
Hi All,

I have just got a N7105 locked to 3 in the UK. It is on 4.1.2 and does not have menu option when I hit the back key to initialise. When I search sammobile I don't see any previous 4.1.1 versions for this phone on 3 (H3G).

Can I flash it to the samsung stock 4.1.1 and remove the bloatware or will that brick the phone and make the modem and phone unusable?

I see on other sites instructions for upgrading firmware to 4.1.1 from older versions but they say make sure the device is already unlocked. Sort of negates the point of downgrading it to unlock. Any ideas where I can find a version 4.1.1 suitable for Kies and the 3 network without bricking the phone as I'm a complete novice at this.

Also I read that to unlock all I need to really do is downgrade the modem. Being a complete technophobe and not wanting to brick the device does anyone have any clear instructions on which modem I need, where I can download it and what software etc i need to change it?

Any advice or help appreciated. THANKS!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
You can start here:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

But if you can download a custom Rom with the older n71 modem then that's where you'll get it. Tried looking fire a link for you but couldn't find anything!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] lechero21:
I got a problem some menu don't apearce its not found what wrong
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] khmerfunan:
Had same problem with 4.1.2 downgrade to 4.1.1 it works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Here's your answer..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41336634
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] pigbait:
worked good on my friends note 2 thanks again Rogers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] balkyny:
Hello

I have Note II /tmobile/

I followed the insructions, but do not see [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ. It only have three choices there.

The phone software version is 4.1.2 (SGH-T889)

Any ideas?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] willxander3:
U have 2 downgrade to 4.1.1

Sent from my GNOTE2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Downgrade the modem and you'll have that menu...:thumbup: Just search the first modem for that phone. No need to change Rom's... back to 4.1.1

Just my 2¢®:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] balkyny:
Thank you.

I am not that advanced in phones... I have no idea how to downgrade... where to get the software... how to upgrade thereafter.

And, I am afraid that I will mess up my 700-dollar phone.

:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wase4711:
then dont do it...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
+1

It just takes some reading and understanding!! And reading AGAIN & AGAIN!! :what:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sneakers13:
I wish it was easy to find more free unlocks for phones.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
If wishes were horses, beggers would ride.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sultan.of.swing:
Not sure if I am doing something wrong. I have a att note 2 on cleanrom. I flashed the k7 modem and have the options like I should. I do the whole process but once I reboot it says no sim after I put my tmobile sim In. The sim is a full size sim I cut down to work. Still works in the old phone too. Do I need a certain sim?

Edit. Got it working by using the j2 modem:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wcbray:
how to go back to 4.1.2 after downgrade

Ok so I downgraded to 4.1.1 and unlocked just fine but how do I go back to 4.1.2 do I have to odin it because the system update checker on the phone says im up to date on 4.1.1 any one else have this issue

I have tge sgh-i317 at&t unlocked on jelly bean 4.1.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ackms421:
I am on Jedi and I flashed the k7 modem today. It says it goes to 3G whenever I am on a call. Does this happen to you as well?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] freerider_4life:
i317m

I did the unlock on 4.1.1 and now I flashed to 4.2.2 and i can't connect to Virgin

I was able to before the flash. now it just says no sim card and it can't find virgin under mobile networks.

Can anyone help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] JiraffeLeung:
Did you try restoring the APN settings?

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If this is still the case, and you really want to get to android 4.1.2, you will have to either flash via odin or just install a custom ROM. Most likely it will survive a Custom ROM flash.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
This is a modem unlock... It should not be effected by a flash.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
It isnt... This is how I unlocked my phone and have flashed many roms since then
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
That's what I said.. It's not effected by a flash...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
I know i was agreeing with you lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] diamantericos:
Will this work for the galaxy 3?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
Try it and tell us? It works on the galaxy s3 and original note.

Just make sure you do NOT flash one of our radios (or any radio that isn't for your device)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] diamantericos:
I meant 3 not we but you answered my question thanks

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Also would I get att 4g or lte I'm unlocking a tmobile sg3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
I don't think so I'm fairly certain they run on different frequency bands.

Try the forum for your device, chances are there is a thread about it