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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] HIskies2:
ATT wouldn't!

Darn, found this after I bought an unlock code. And this process worked for me! As for calling the carrier, the first call yielded what I thought was a valid unlock code. When I discovered that it didn't work, I called again and both the agent and his supervisor told me that the code was not available. They said that since I had a two year contract I had to wait 2 years! I told them what a joke. I explained it wouldn't matter exactly because of that meaning even if I used a different SIM, I still had a 2 year contract! I've been with ATT for a while now, maybe too long.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] clirico:
I have the same problem after following the same instructions. Is there a way to fix this?

---------- Post added at 11:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 AM ----------

Please disregard. I have it up and running :cyclops:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AdL2012:
i try this trick but after i wrote that code and then i tap network lock,he told me ''menu not exist press back key''

i have a galaxy s3 from Orange Romania with Android 4.1.2

already i tryied with 4.0 and 4.1...same problem

what can i do?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
If you follow this to the end then you are all good.....make sure you get the 118640 code... if you get 118630, you have probably locked it again....

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 .....

u should see SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0] SHA256_OFF NOT CHANGE, touch SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0] and wait

After last step (touch SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0] to get:

MENU NOT EXIST

PRESS BACK KEY

Current Command is 118640...wait...

press (Menu -> Back)

PERSO_NV_INIT is processing

then

PERSO_NV_INIT is SUCCESSFUL

From site http://forums.redflagdeals.com/free...2-all-gsm-carriers-galaxy-rugby-bell-1266487/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AdL2012:
after i dial this code *#197328640# then debug screen,then phone control,then network lock is telling me this ''menu not exist,press back key - current command is 186''

i put some attach files with print screens
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
are you on 4.1 or lower version of jelly bean?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AdL2012:
i have a i9300 and i'm on 4.1.2 jelly bean
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
Sorry there buddy right code but wrong phone..... this will only work on the i747, didn't realize you have the 9300.... that phone needs to be rooted to be unlocked..... there are many threads about that even some apps developed but from what I have found all the apps require root access.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AdL2012:
understood

if i root my phone and then unlock it ,after that there is any chance to unroot the phone but he remains unclocked?

what apps i must to use?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
I believe it is possible to root... unlock then unroot but please do yourself a favor and research it...from what i have read... there is an app called galaxysim or something to that effect..... I guess it all comes down to warranty..if you have had the phone a year and warranty is done I would leave it rooted since there are advantages to having a rooted phone.... what i will suggest is once you root before doing anything else.... do a nand backup even if you plan on unrooting it..... also copy your efs file to the pc and to another location on the phone incase something goes wrong with the unlock...

You really need to research it first though as always anytime you mess with the system files there is a chance you can brick your phone (basically making it an expensive paper weight) so do your research.....I have been fortunate enough to brick a phone and bring it back to life but others have had less luck.... so if you plan on going forward with this ... read read read then read again.... if you pick a root method... read the whole forum... see what others have experienced..... and note if there are any recovery options... if there are no recovery options i would look for a different method..... and if no one has successfully recovered well I would find some other way....again there is always a chance you are going to mess up your phone ..... most forums have people that will help you out if you get stuck.. so ask first... then do

P.S. make sure your looking at the right instructions.... only use instructions for the 9300...... not the i747.......
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AdL2012:
ok...thanks man
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] krazyq:
unbelievable, tried on it three phones and worked, was about to spend $75!!

Is this permanent factory unlock even after resetting the phones

I have the T-mobile version T999

will this work on the S4 and note II?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Massijah:
Verizon problem

I have been using T-mobile on my verizon samsung note 2 for about 3 weeks. Now for some reason it is no longer working. I have went through the steps listed but once I click the network lock there is not anything listed as stated in this form
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
It is supposed to stay permanent through an upgrade I don't think I have read where anyone has done a reset but you could try and report back :) There are procedures for s4 just not this one..... search xda by model number ie T999..... I am pretty sure I've seen threads for that.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
Think I learned something new... or not...

So I was wanting to figure out if I did indeed unlock my phone so off to google.... most of the sites I found said in order to use data on another network you need to enter the correct APN... so I thought cool ... I'm on Telus so I'll try entering the APN for Bell..... Done by going into settings>>more settings>>mobile networks>>access point names well in there I see 2 listed,....but... when you tap the menu button you get add new apn..... apparently this isn't possible on a locked phone, so I thought cool.... so away I go entering all the stuff then hit save..... huh... nothing saved well that aint good.... back to google.... Then I realize you need to have the actual sim for that network in the phone to save the apn.... okay makes sense..... then I go ahead and create a telus.spx for the name of the apn but enter all the relevant data.... hit save again and there she blows.... tap the apn to switch and there ya go I got internet again....

Soooooo long story short....it is my belief that IF you can enter a new APN..... you are definitely unlocked.... would be good if someone that hasn't unlocked could confirm.... and if I am wrong .... don't flame me.... although I don't object to having dollar bills or large tossed at me lol....

So I check another phone from a co-worker... I am wrong....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TheStrokerace:
First off, I will apologize for what I am going to say. I may be out of line, but someone has to say this

I don't usually post on these types of forums. I do what everyone should do, READ the instructions. If the instructions don't work, look to see why. Search the forums to see if there is another solution to your problem. Chances are, there is as someone else most likely has the same phone and ran into the same problem and found a solution. The guys on this site are great.

This method does work, takes a few minutes to do if you have the correct phone. I have a brand new S3 right from Telus and use this method on the phone when it was 2 weeks old. Never rooted it and had an micro sim that I had found from another carrier. After I followed the instructions, it did not ask for the unlock code. That was 4 months ago and the phone works fine.

I see some say they don't have a sim card from another carrier. Heres a simple solution that will cost you nothing. This is Just for Canadian users. Go to a Virgin mobile store, tell them you want to use your phone as a pay as you go on their network. They will give you a FREE sim card. Tell them you want to activate it online from home. Go home, activate the sim online and use the pay per use section. No money needed to active the sim. Within an hour, the sim will be activated. Put it your phone and if you followed the directions properly, you will get 2 text messages saying the account is set up. Now you have an spare sim card to test with on any device that takes a micro sim. It was all done for FREE.

I have since rooted my phone and it still works and never lost anything. I even did a factory reset and its still rooted and the sim unlock still works too.

IN OTHER WORDS> READ WITH YOUR EYES AND NOT YOUR MOUTH> if you read all of it, read it again to make sure you understand it. Follow the instructions and it will work for you. You will need Jelly Bean 4.1.1 for it to work.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
Excellent reply.... never considered going to Virgin....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hungry for knowledge:
not to bell in canada, you can't!! i called in January, the y asked 75$ for it. and your phone has to be under contract for :( 6 months. so basically conclusion is you can't unlock for free.!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TheStrokerace:
You are missing the point here. This whole thread is about unlocking your phone for free. No need to pay anything to anyone. takes a few mins to do. Yes, it works on your Bell phone. Just follow the steps in the first post. I did and it works.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] heyplaynow:
Wow!!!

Thanks dude!!!!! It's useful! :D:D:D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] surfingbluedream:
So when I run this process I lose GPS on my phone. GPS won't turn on after doing this. I followed the OP directions perfectly. I'm running stock TMO jelly bean with route66. I can reverse the process and then I get GPS working again. I am going to try "unlocking" using the OP and then flash to a different rom (AXIS) to see if that works. Anyone run across this?

EDIT: So I left GPS on when I ran this process to unlock and GPS is working after that. I'm still going to try a custom rom and see. I guess i need to go and find a different sim too. I'll update this when I do.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
Weird that you lost gps, I didn't do anything special and mine still works fine, must be a hardware or rom thing. I have the i747m with stock rom.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] surfingbluedream:
I ran AXIS rom all day yesterday and had no issues with GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi, calls, email....you name it, it all worked. In the debug menu it shows that I have that sha256 set to "off" so I assume that it means the phone is not locked to tmo right now. I have access to a different sim on friday and will check it then. Pretty odd considering that i tried this process to unlock at least 5 times previously running both the stock rom and different custom roms. For some reason leaving GPS on while doing this was the trick it took. I just can't figure out what dependency there would be between GPS and carrier lock?

Oh well if it ends up working great!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Liko2k:
In my casethe last menu does not exist...Any options what to do now to unlock quickly my S3? I'm abroad and need to put data sim card really bad!

Thanks for help!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] surfingbluedream:
Yeah, I don't know what the dependency would be either. My guess is some of the pathways for "unlocking" must have to read the phones current state to implement the change. Regardless, after leaving GPS on and then changing sha256 to "off" it did work. I was out of the country for 2 weeks and used an international sim card the whole time. I ran a CS-Rom throughout and never had any problems. I think that I could have used any rom I wanted and it would have worked once the GPS issue was solved.

I'm pretty happy with this whole process though! TMO wouldn't give me the unlock code and this worked. Good Stuff!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tuanhuynh208:
I think it worked on my GS3 T999 because when i put on at&t sim, it didnt ask for unlock code anymore, but i have 1 question, is this mode will affect anything on 4g or not?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] compaqen:
reverse process

I unlocked my phone this way.but it keeps shutting off now for some reason. I've tried clearing caches and sucj for the UI and I have done nothing else special to it.I have downloaded almost no apps so far. I already tried factory reset but it still freezes then shuts off very frequemtly. I am using a GS3 i747m fairly new.can soneone help me out ? Is there a reaon why it shuts down so often?

Eli
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aderfy:
Network lock no rows

Hi,

I am using a Verizon Galaxy S3 (rooted) and after I get to Network Lock the following steps after that is not there (just blank rows)... any advice on what I should do?

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
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
This process shouldn't effect the phone shutting down unless you made some other change while you were in the menu. Kind of sounds like you shut something off or deleted something. Need more data though, as is carrier, rooted or not, rom stock or not... version etc....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] nymosis:
Unlock surviving rom flashing between different Android versions

I had a question that I didn't specifically see mentioned in this thread. I have heard that the unlock will survive flashing roms, and if that's true I was hoping someone could confirm that the unlock will also survive flashing between different rom versions of Jelly Bean?

I was using a 4.2.2 rom, however I couldn't get to the service mode so I flashed back to stock 4.1.1 and was able to unlock the phone using the service mode. I would like to go back to my custom 4.2.2 rom but before doing so I was hoping that someone could answer my question of whether or not if I do that, will the phone still be unlocked?

Thanks guys
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
Once you unlock, the unlock stays.

Its a network unlock. Its always going to stay regardless of the ROMs you flash.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] nybbleme:
missing last option?

[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ

option isn't there at all, just 1-3

NETWORK LOCK

[1] PERSO SHA256 Info

[2] PERSO SHA256 ON

[3] PERSO SHA256 OFF

and that's it. No 4th option. Have 4.1.1 stock firmware Galaxy S3 from T-Mobile. Didn't put in SIM card tho so I'm thinking that's what it was.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] googcs:
I see command 118644, what does this mean?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
I think it means to try again.... should be 118640
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] googcs:
Tried it again and got 118643. Do I need to have a non ATT sim in order for it work?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] iBababooey:
i have a samsun galaxy s3 sgh i747m with rogers, got it unlocked to work on koodo. my question, if i update the software, will i loose the unlock?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
Please read before posting... This is literary answered no more than 10 post before yours.....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] iBababooey:
I wasn't sure because of the ROM talk, but now i get it, no matter what software, it stays.....thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
Headed to ireland (live in us) and wan't too be able to use my phone.... If I do this wondering if anyone has a suggestion about a sim kit I could order online so I could be all set up when I arrive in Shannon, any ideas? Att gs3

And if possible keep my same number.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Galvaneyes:
:thumbup:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
So here in Ireland, bought a 3mobile sim and popped it in.... Didn't work, couldn't get it unlocked... Flashed newer lh9 modem and unlocked fine. Typing this from my att s3 in ireland with 4g...;)

Total cost 25$ unlimited plan.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jimmyf1962:
Modem Flash

Interesting. Sounds like you unlocked by just flashing a new modem? Please confirm.

I have a SGH-I747M, but upgraded to 4.1.2 before realising I could have unlocked it so easily on 4.1.1. Too late now. I have just rooted my phone. If I could just flash a new modem and have it unlocked that way, I would prefer that route than to flash 4.1.1 (assuming I could find a stock ROM for this Koodo phone)

Did you have 4.1.1 when you flshed the modem, Blaker?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
You just need the lh9 modem or later to have the dial pad 4th option. Just flashing a modem will not unlock it, still have to do the procedure in the op. But was VERY simple. The stock rom I am using (intergalactic) had a old modem (lh1) on it and the 4th option won't appear.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blackwing182:
this can be succesfull with what baseband (radio) on the d2att?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
I believe lh9 and later, I'm on lk3
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blackwing182:
this should be added on the op, cuz you can unlock all s3 variants using that radios (basebands).

then any one that cant unlock with his stock radio, can flash one of these and give them a try.

regards
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
I agree, hopefully it will be added.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jimmyf1962:
Unlocked.

I tried flashing different modems, but couldn't get the option to unlock. So I finally took the plunge, flashed a stock 4.1.1 ROM, unlocked using the *#197328640# service menu.

Re-rooted and restored my TWRP nandroid backup.

Now using Speakout wireless SIM with no problems.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
Glad to hear!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] vernon08:
There are several reliable websites which unlock phones. But processing time could be an issue for unlocking Samsung Galaxy S3 & Note 2 as it takes too much time to unlock them. But I would suggest you to try this website unlockgalaxys.com.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
Why? It takes about 1 min to unlock sgs3 with this method... OH ITS FREE!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SuperAfnan:
Please do not advertise unlocking websites on this thread. We don't need it when we can unlock for free.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] michaelseth70@yahoo.com:
Please help!!!!!!

Does is matter what sim i use for this operation i dont have the sim of the network that locked my note 2 can i use other sim PLEASE HELP!!!!:crying:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SuperAfnan:
You don't need the other sim. All that's for is to test it. But 3/4 times you do it, it will most likely be unlocked. :)

When you get a chance, pop in a different carrier sim. If it doesn't ask for an unlock code, congrats you're unlocked!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Tampaite:
Thank you!

I was able to unlock SGH-I747(AT&T Galaxy S3) phone and it had 4.1.1 Android version software. Am using the unlocked phone on Lycamobile.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Krosa:
Nice thread!:good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pmsurveys:
Was trying to reply to a similar thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2014982 but as I'm a "Noob" I can't. Anyway they were asking if anyone can confirm the Galaxasim Unlock app (€2.99) works. Well the answer is yes for the following anyway.

3 Ireland GS3 tested with Vodafone Ireland Sim. Everything works fine.

Vodafone Ireland G Note 2 tested with 3 Ireland Sim. Everything works fine

Vodafone Ireland G Note 2 tested with Vodafone Spain Sim. Everything works fine.

Best spent €2.99 ever. Took 5 seconds and a re-boot. Apparantly stays locked after reset, flashing new roms etc ....but not tested that yet. Heading to Spain next week so will report back if anyone interested

Paul.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] martinkyeo:
not working :(

i reverted to a stock rom of 4.1.1 but still the menu doesnt work any ideas?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
Please don't post this garbage in here.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] prelude91sit:
i tried this on mt att s3 4.1.2 did work never see [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ. i downgraded to 4.0.4 and still dont see it....im in the process of trying to upgrade to 4.1.1 to see if that helps. im uing odin and stock roms..... on this rom and the previous i see for option [4]RAT_FREE_SUPPORTING ON under netwok lock? any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] deathblade:
So this only works on 4.1.1?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] blaker13:
Make sure you READ the forum..... Check modem.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kelskirk:
Not Working!!!

I have followed the steps to a T, but in the last step there us no option #4.. why is that? and what can I do to unlock it if this doesnt work??? I need to unlock it ASAP....:confused: :(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hyewiz:
its not working, specially since 4.1.2, and now with the latest 4.3 that code is not even budging nothing happens when you enter the code
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
If you actually took the time to read you'd find out it ONLY works on stock TW 4.1.1

But go ahead keep trying. ;)

Specially on 4.3.. You'll get it champ.

Lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hyewiz:
sorry if that sounded wrong but I did not mean to offend anyone, and yes maybe I have rushed with my reply for that.

No need for the sarcasm

But thanks anyway :):)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crutzulee:
Trying to get this to work on my brother in laws phone which had been on a stock 4.1.2 rom. I flashed a stock TW 4.1.1 rom but, if my experience with my note has taught me anything, its that modems aren't necessarily affected when flashing roms. I suspect that I need to flash a modem that corresponded with the 4.1.1 tw base in order to see the proper menu items in the service menu. Could someone please point me in the right direction?

I was able to find the appropriate rom with google but am getting hung up on the correct modem..
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DMF1977:
Haha...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crutzulee:
Yeah...I edited my post. As you can see, even from how I originally wrote it, I am already on a stock tw 4.1.1 rom (mistakenely wrote 4.1.2 in the second reference).

My question was specifically about the proper modem which does not always get flashed when one flashes a rom. Thanks for your help though,,
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DMF1977:
Are u on stock recovery also? I was completely stock 4.1.1 with lk3 modem when I unlocked...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crutzulee:
hV

Ahh...I didn't think of that..maybe that could be my issue. I have installed the latest twrp as my recovery and flashed a stock 4.1.1 bell mobility rom. I don't have the phone right now but when I get it back i'll have to first try and find the lk3 modem and flash it. Hopefully that works. Otherwise I will have to find a 4.1.1 odin flashable stock rom.