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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Atlantian:
Unable to locate NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ or is missing

Follow up:

Unable to locate NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ or is missing?

Do the following:

1- Downgrade your modem to UVALJ1 with ODIN HERE or I would suggest using the Flashable ZIP File listed under the development link UVALJ1.ZIP

NOTE: (If you use a stock rom image and flash with ODIN you may boot loop. Immediately flash CWM or TWRP via ODIN) Reflash your last rom and check your device info once the rom reboots. You Should now be on UVALJ1 as your modem

2 - Perform the unlock

*#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....

3 - Reflash your newest modem and rom /profit

/Hope this helped
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] heart_crafter:
I just did this on stock 4.1.1...

will confirm when I get home...

also turned of WFI power save mode :D maybe this will make WIFI more powerful ;)

any tried wired tether yet ? :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] janjannsen99:
Nandroid backups wont work trying to fix that type of problem. Do you know what that menu is for. ... and what it does?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Power save

mode just shuts off some things like haptic feedback, etc.. ;)

Not sure what your question is? What are you trying to do exactly?:confused: Need more info... Lol

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] krazya:
I have T889 on the 4.1.1 firmware and when I go through the unlock procedure it still says searching. I'm trying to use my Verizon SIM but it just keeps searchching. I am able to do the unlock but for whatever reason I cant use my SIM. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
I don't think it will use a Verizon sim. Typically this is unlocking for a gsm network. Verizon is cdma
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
+1

A Verizon SIM just registers, the number on there network. They don't work the same way as our GSM SIM's do, for our phones. Just as the above poster stated to you!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] MarkP80nj:
I have a USA tmobile note 2.

I'm planning on going to Portugal in August.

Does any one know if this would work with a Portuguese sim?

Or does any one have any advice for how I could have my phone working there, without paying ridiculous charges?

TIA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
If that SIM is GSM based then I'm quite sure it'll work fine for you.

Just my 2¢®

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] muqali:
Mine works fine with Mexican SIMs
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pottyvick:
This is a factory unlock correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Yes:thumbup:,

so you can use any gsm SIM as I stated^^^^^^^^:)

All is needed is being on the correct firmware 4.1.1 to do the unlock!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] tongueman87:
Maybe stupid question idk but lets just say that I maybe going out of state and while out of state something goes wrong with the phone acting stupid ect and I get back and do a exchange with my phine company can it be locked back?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] premiatul:
No.

However, the company does not care if the phone is locked or unlocked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] DKM119:
Hi guys, im getting a Tmobile N2 this Friday, and i want to sim unlocked it because ill traveling to South America next month, im guessing that it will come with the latest update (4.1.2 03/18/13) so i will have to downgrade to the T889UVAJ1 (4.1.1 11/02/12) or the T889UVALK8 (12/19/12)?

Also after i downgrade and do the unlock i can just flash via odin the latest Stock Injected by mrRobinson and it will keep my phone sim unlocked.. right?

Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Yup. UVALJ1 will work fine.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
+1 correct :thumbup:

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] muz4:
Hi OP,

I tried this since yesterday and still can't get through.

I was from the latest stock UVBM4, didn't get through. (from UVBM4, didn't change modem > no [4])

Then odin flashed stock UVALL4, didn't get through either. (didn't change modem > no [4])

Then odin flashed stock UVALJ1 and still couldn't.. ([4] is there, tried many times, I got it until the part it says successful, but when I insert a sim card, the phone says no sim card.

I currently do not have a t-mobile sim card in the phone.

I bought a sim card here in Malaysia (just arrived and will be here for 4 months) and didn't realize my phone wasn't unlocked when I bought my phone on swappa.

I am not sure if this could be the case - not having a t-mobile sim card in the phone while unlocking - because I tried many times and it it still not unlocked (as I am still not able to use the local telco sim card).

My phone is not rooted, and right now running stock 4.1.1 UVALJ1.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Ok I noticed you tried quite a few things. But your on the right firmware 4.1.1 UVALJ1. Which should bring up the menus for you!! Now my question is that did you get thru all the steps in the unlock process??:confused: if so then you should b fine!

And if you popped a SIM from another country, and nothing popped up on the screen saying unlock code! Then the phone is actually unlocked. And is that SIM you're using GSM based?? And not CDMA, kinda like Verizon...

Another thing you can try is do a factory data reset on the phone to c if that helps. With no SIM /SD card in the phone.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] muz4:
I did every steps that is stated. I'm guessing the phone is unlocked but I don't think I have a way to tell that since the phone could not even detect there's a sim card in it.

I tried it UVALK8 just now but still the phone still says No SIM, Insert SIM card.

I'm going to try the latest update UVBMB4 and see if that fixes this sim detection problem.

I am running all stock and I did a factory reset however, SIM is still not detected.

I guess I could only know if the phone is unlocked if I have a SIM that can be detected.

and yes, my SIM card uses GSM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
What model GN2 is that you have??

Take a screen shot of the about phone..

Ok you did everything correctly. But it could possibly be 2 things.

#1. A bad SIM card??

#2. A bad SIM tray??

After reading you got it off of Swappa, wondering if the person that sold it wasn't having problems with that same SIM tray. That's why they sold it??? :mad: but that wouldn't b cool too do to someone. But people do it. But that's on Craigslist usually.. Swappa is a lil better...

Now have you tried this:

Have you ever put a SIM in and the phone actually recognized it?:confused:

If yes then possibly that other sim you have could b no good. Which ever SIM you tried and it recognized it, try it again!!

Or can you ask someone there with a working SIM, too let you try it in your phone! To see if the phone sees the SIM card...

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] muz4:
It is t889.

#1. I tried the SIM on another phone - gt-i9000 and it works. I can make calls.

#2. I asked the person I bought it from and he/she (idk) said s/he used it until the day of sending it to me. So the person said the phone was not having any problems.

- No. This is my first time putting a sim inside this phone.

- And I can't find anybody that is using a micro sim around here - my house that I am living in - so it wouldn't be cool if I cut their simcards and make it micro size just to try it on my phone. lol (but, it's never wrong to ask haha)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
haha LOL :)...

Well if it works in another phone then the SIM you have is good:thumbup:. I would b careful if you do cut the big SIM down!! Especially putting it back into your phone. Wouldn't want a bad cut SIM too mess up your SIM tray. Now that'll be very bad there. :mad::mad:

Anyhow since your out the country for a few months, maybe if you can find some mobile store there that'll let you have/use a micro sim too try in your phone??? Wouldn't hurt to ask..

T-Mobile sell em for $10, if I'm not mistaken...

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] DKM119:
Hey guys I just did the last step and now on the screen that said

SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[1]

SHA256_OFF=>SHA256_ON

Should I reboot the phone now?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
If you did everything in the steps then yes. If you waited the full minute on the last step then, reboot will b fine. After it restarts try a different SIM! If nothing pops up asking for a code your unlocked!

Just my 2¢®

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SDRebel:
where can I find the info to downgrade the modem/radio? i'm new to the note 2 :D

thanks

"NEW INFO ON THIS UNLOCK!!!

After finding and having someone test it. It was confirmed working. :thumbup:

All you have to do is downgrade you modem/radio, even if your on 4.1.2! After the downgrade it should give you option 4 if it's missing from the unlock menu!!

Hope this helps with trying to get your device unlock. It's much easier to flash a modem/radio, than it is a Rom...

So now no more having to downgrade to 4.1.1 firmware. Unless the modem downgrade didn't work for you. Which in turn should work!!"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
DELETE.....

And the info since your new the GN2.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33738396

But hope your not new to flashing Rom's etc:confused:. Lol

Hope that helps!!! :p

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SDRebel:
thanks a lot. need to do a lot of readin but work + wife + kids haven't let me

I also need to repair the screen since I bought it cracked :P
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Oh I know what you mean:).. about being busy with the family. You'll get around to it. Let me know if you need any further help with it. You can PM (private msg) me if need b! Have a good 1:cool:

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PamelaGirl:
Hello Bajanman,

You responded like I had rockstar status!

I followed your directions and downloaded from the new links you provided and now my device is unlocked!

Sorry at the moment I cannot test the unlock as I do not have any SIM card. I hope to be traveling in 2014 so thanks to you I am one step closer!

Bajanman you’re the best! :)

Super Mega Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
LOL on the rock star;):D:cool:.

Glad I can make someone else happy!

I'm here too help where I can...:sly:

Happy to here my methods worked for you!:thumbup::thumbup:

Need help with anything else don't hesitate to send me a PM ok.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PamelaGirl:
Bajanman for president of Federation of Galactic Planets!

:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rubenjulieann:
not registered on the network

i tried and now its doesn't request the code with the sim card but when i try to do the call it say not registered on the network.

i am trying to use a metro sim card.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Possibly try a TMO SIM card...

With the metro sim card, you might have to change your Apn! Which I don't know there set up!

But since your not seeing any code when putting in another SIM your permanently unlocked NOW:p:D.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rubenjulieann:
it was locked with tmo but now i guess i have to check with another sim maybe att and not metro
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Oooh ok.. YEAH if it was lock to TMO. Then an AT&T card would be perfect..

Just ask a friend to try there's if you have any AT&T friends close by:):)

If no request for unlock pin pops up. Like I said then you've done the unlock correct!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] drpudding:
too long did not read :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
What the point of your post may I ask???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
I think he is asking for an increase in his Ritalin dose. I suggest he should be talking to his doctor.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Lol:thumbup::p:D:o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nodyarg:
and does this work on 4.3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Nope. Only on 4.1 tw roms with 4.1 modems. You could try it on one of the 4.1.1 roms.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nodyarg:
According to someone in another post, ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49025435#post49025435 ), it does work on 4.3. What makes you think it wont work on 4.3? has this been attempted by others?

I suppose ill have to try for myself when i get the phone back in my hands.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] xpgroup:
Confirmed it works on 4.3! All you need is to downgrade your modem to LJ1, do the trick, verify it's unlocked by using a SIM card from another carrier, then re-flash back to the latest MK7 modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
LJ1 was the modem that most everyone was using back in the day. The modem has always been the most important part of the equation. I think I remember one guy having problems with 4.1.1 modem and 4.1.2 rom. Then again some people can screw up a sunny day.

Nice to hear it worked for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JustLurkin:
I may be noob, but I won't tell tales

I'll never build up any credibility around here by telling tales, now.

I was quite excited that all I had to do was downgrade the modem, enter the codes and whatnot to get the job done. :highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jbattlesjr:
Also Confirmed on 4.3. I flashed the T889UVALJ1 modem for the Note 2 and got all hidden menus. Followed the unlock instructions and upgraded back to stock rooted 4.3. Now I am using AT&T with everything working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
I'm new but have been reading through thread after thread. I brought a Samsung Note 2 (T-mobile) but I use AT&T. I have try the Unlock but I'm missing the last step. I understand I need to downgrade (from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1). I'm looking for a post or something that has step by step of how to downgrade my phone. I thought I found one last night but my laptop died and I was unable to find it again today. :confused:

Anyone that will take the time to help me, I would Really Appreciate it.. :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nodyarg:
How to unlock your phone from 4.3:

1. Install saferoot using this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50115986&highlight=safestrap#post50115986

2. Install mobile odin/pro, or download pc odin, (i used mobile odin so i will provide instructions for that method, since im not sure which buttons to use on pc odin.)

3. Download a 4.1.1 modem:

a) For the US note 2 (T889) go here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102380

b) For the Canadian note 2 (T889V) go here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2061031

4. Extract the modem zip you just downloaded to a folder in your phones storage, open mobile odin, press "modem" navigate to said folder and select the "modem.bin" file. Now scroll down the mobile odin menu and choose flash firmware.

5. Reboot the phone and follow this unlock guide in the original post of this thread.

6. (Optional) Flash your modem back to 4.3 by flashing an odin flashable 4.3 stock rom for your phone, i forget which post i found mine in, but i have a rooted stock wind mobile 4.3 rom. I have yet to flash it and confirm that this final step works, but afaik the rom should contain a modem.bin, so it should in theory upgrade your modem back to 4.3. I will post a list of stock rooted 4.3 roms if i come across one again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kanaiya:
Thank you for this post, it helped me unlock my phone, T-Mobile didn't want to unlock my phone so this post helped very much.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] AxAtAx:
Yes sir, work like a champ, TMO T889 on the Att sim.......thank you for this great info.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrsim:
NOTE 2 GT-N7105 stock 4.4.2 EE/Tmobile UK baseband N7105BVUFNE1

hey guys,

have read the thread from start to finish and have not seen anybody use this method with 4.4.2

so will flashing back the modem on this device work to unlock the device for me,i was advised on another thread that if i flashed back the firmware to 4.1.1 i may brick the device and seems like just flashing the modem seems the safer route

so if possible can anybody please advise me if this will work to unlock my device...thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
4.1.1 modem with 4.4.2 TW rom should work from what I recall.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrsim:
hey Coug76,

thanks for your reply seems i cannot find that modem anywhere do you possibly have a link as all the links i have found so far are dead

the only modem i can find is from sammobile N7105BVALIG 4.1.1 but cannot find confirmation if it will work or not...also can i add a custon recovery to this device without rooting it...thanks again for your help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
I have a feeling it will work ok but I don't really know. The N7105 community may have better knowledge of what will work than we do here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ecocker:
How to unlock Samsung Galaxy S4

PLEASE HELP!

I have a Samsung Galaxy 4 with Android Version 4.3. Model: GT-I9506

and I have followed the steps to get it unlocked however, when I reach the point of:

NETWORK LOCK

I do not have 3 options on my phone, like everyone else. I only have one option under Network Lock and that is:

[1] PERSO SHA256 Info

Can someone -- BENJAMAN? help me? Tell me what steps I need to take to activate the other options supposedly under NETWORK LOCK to be able to finish the steps to unlock my Samsung?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
You may have better luck with the GS4 community.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] safwan9:
Hiw to overclock i9100g cpu and gpu ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fahad.sagittarius:
:silly:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JimmyX32:
You need to root your phone and install a custom kernel that will allow OC.

Search here in this forum for tutorials/downloads (there are plenty of them).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] safwan9:
I already rooted it..where I can find the tutorial ?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakill3r:
Hello All,

I'm kinda stuck here and I think I have read and tried everything. Wondering if this thing is bricked. Signs tell me know, but don't know what else to do. Anyway here is some info. My note n8013 has a Redemption rom which I have had for a couple of months with no problems. Sorry don't remember the version. Either way I come home one day and its stuck on the boot animation screen. So i reboot it and it has the normal samsung boot screen, then it gets to the rom animation screen and gets stuck again. I cannot get pass this screen at all. Next I try to boot into TWRP so that I can restore to a previous backup. As I hold the power and volume up and reboot I then let go on power and keep holding volume up, then I get to see the TWRP logo, it disappears and reboots. So I am unable to get into TWRP. So then I go into download mode which seems to get there fine, but no matter what I try to flash with odin it fails. I have the same version odin v1.85 and drivers I had when I first started messing with this. I then try all the new versions still no go. I have tried to get the latest TWRP and CWM with odin. Nothing. I have also tried a compatible rom and nothing. :( Many thanks in advance.

-rakill3r
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaydubbbbs:
have you tried a stock ROM? I found I had to use ODIN 3.04 on mine
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakill3r:
ok so now I have tried a bunch of stock roms using the odin 3.04 and other versions, still no go. Not sure what to do.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sphere314:
By any chance are you using Windows 8 with Odin? I've heard there could be problems with W8...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakill3r:
Sorry I forgot to mention what version of windows. I am using Windows 7 SP1 64bit. I am just wondering why I cannot load TWRP direct from my Note anymore. Like I said it shows up and disappears. I have backups I made from that, just cannot get back to restore it.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkretch:
Did you try to do a factory reset in TWRP and or clear the cache?

Then try to reload factory ROM in Oden.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakill3r:
I am unable to load TWRP. The main screen comes up and then it disappears.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakill3r:
I think it makes sense for me to brick this some how and maybe get a warranty swap. I've only had this since Oct 2012. I cannot give it to them like this when they see the animation of a custom rom. I've never had an issue with any device till this. Driving me crazy :eek::silly:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Try flash a different recovery is about all left.

Possible likewise flash just a kernel.

jje
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakill3r:
Man I tried everything I can think of. It may just be a hardware issue. I called for samsung support and they sent me a shipping label. Hope I can get the warranty with this custom rom animation. they will also see the twrp logo when trying to go to recovery. Makes me nervous about sending it in.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkretch:
Have you tried installing a new copy of TWRP or CWM in Oden?

I have seen were people have issues starting after TWRP or CWM recovery, they say to make sure that you have un-check "disable Auto Reboot" in Oden.

there is a tutorial here that explains it. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102677
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zephyrthebreeze:
Has anyone else had their Samsung keyboard change after the MA7 update? I no longer have the symbols on long press. Long presses are now accented and semi-related characters (e.g. ü, ú for long press U, § and ß for long-press S) I've searched threads and nobody else seems to have mentioned it. I was running stock rooted LJC, stock recovery, applied rwilco12's LJC to MA7 update.zip, had my root preserved into MA7 with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. Before and after screenshots attached.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JimSmith94:
It looks like your Caps Lock is on in the after picture.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zephyrthebreeze:
It's the auto-caps for first letter. Even if Caps Lock was on, prior to the update I still had the symbols on long press. Attached without the capitals, and, for what it's worth, what the shift key looks like with Caps Lock enabled.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
My keyboard is just like before

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] juliocmorales93:
Just a suggestion try changing languages or adding another language and switching between them. This happened to me once and that fixed it. When my keyboard is in Spanish it doesn't have the symbols and when this happened to me I didn't even have the Spanish keyboard enabled.

Sent from my GN2