yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gspears:
Thank you. Did you have any luck with them? For me they sent the network unlock code, the Provider unlock code, Sub provider unlock code and defreeze code. Obviously the Network unlock is the one I used to unlock the SIM and it worked well for each device I purchased it for. I have NO idea what the other codes are used for and asked in several different threads what they did but never did get a response. I just hang on to them in case I do run into a situation where I might need them.

Anyway, good luck.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dihcar:
Thanks, I just placed the order, so I'll have to wait at least few hours I guess.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gspears:
Since I only paid the 19.99 it took about 2 days before I got the code. I got a confirmation email the next day, and then the codes the day after that. Was it still 19.99 or have they discounted it more? The first few I bought were 21.95 then they dropped them to 19.99.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dihcar:
Well I paid exactly $20, just got the order confirmation email.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gspears:
Good luck with it. Thanks for chatting.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CCecchetti:
WIth G3Mini I got Not Active Network Lock

Hi, I am new in this forum I do not know if I am posting this question in the right place.

Usin the method described here, I arrived only to Network Lock, when I click it I got "Not active" message Does any body can help me with htis? I am using stock 4.2.1 rooted phone

Thanks!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
You must be running stock 4.1.1, including the bootloader. You cannot use this method with any other ROM.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CCecchetti:
Got "not active"

Thanks

I installed original Stock 4.1.1 but still got "Not Active" when click on "Network Lock". When installed JB 4.1.1 I only made a:cyclops: Factory Reset (Data, Cache and Dalvik) do I need to wipe more advanced ?

I really appreciate your kind collaboration . Best regards
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Is your baseband the 4.1.1 one? If not you need to flash it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] grgkots:
Hello, my problem is that I don't know at which carrier belonged the phone and the page that you suggest, that doesn't require the carrier and you think that is reliable (swiftunlock.com), does not include the i747m in the list.

Any ideas or any other reliable sites?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
There's lots of sites that can unlock the device. Try eBay and use their feedback to determine if you want to try them. If the I747M isn't listed you should be fine choosing the I747. Ask first to be sure though.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] grgkots:
All the sites what I found are asking for the carrier or to have v 4.1.1 which I don't. My version is 4.2.2
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Go to swappa.com and check your imei. If I remember right it will tell you what carrier it was assigned to.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Does your phone have any carrier customizations? Do you see a carrier logo when the phone cold boots? What bootloader is on your phone? If you have an old bootloader, you may be able to downgrade the phone to stock 4.1.1 and use the free method to unlock your phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] grgkots:
No it does not have any carrier logo or something.

How I can see which bootloader I have?

I have this information if this helps...

Baseband I747MVLUFNE6

Kernel

3.4.0 - 1784548

dpi@SWDD3008#1

build

KOT49H.1747MVLUFNE6

---------- Post added at 02:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------

I did not find any link at this site where I can check my IMEI....:confused:

Where is it???
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Sorry, forgot you have to click on ESN.

http://swappa.com/esn
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
You cannot downgrade your ROM as you are on 4.4.2. You'll have to buy an unlock code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dolan 1633:
help

when i punch in the *# numbers i get nothing no menu no anything ??
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
Those # codes apply to the 4.1.1 stock ROM. Only some are applicable to the 4.1.2, probably even less, if any, to later stock ROMs. I was able to use them while still on the 4.1.2 ROM by downgrading either modem or bootloader, or both; I don't recall now. Do not try downgrading either if you are on a newer firmware.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dolan 1633:
thank you for the response im just trying to unlock my s3 so i can switch from tmoble to att and everything i find is keyed on those codes
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Do you have the i747?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
Good point audit13, dolan it matters if you have i747, the S3 from AT&T, or the i747m from the Candadian carriers.

IF you are on the i747 from AT&T, how you proceed depends on what firmware is on your phone. If you are on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 there is a method to free unlock your phone. If your firmware is more recent, unless things have changed, you will need to use one of the paid services or contact AT&T for an unlock code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mikek753:
I don't have "[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ" item

I'm on d2att with NE4

when I tried t-mo sim I was prompted for passcode

anyhow I can unlock my S3?

thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
You have to be on 4.1.1 stock rom according to the OP.

It did work for me on the 4.1.2 stock, rooted rom after downgrading to the 4.1.1 modem. Until downgrading the modem I did not have that menu item.

DO NOT try to downgrade your modem or install the 4.1.1 stock ROM. Downgrading from NE4 bricks the phone. I've also heard similar reports about mismatching modem and firmware in the later releases. This probably leaves you with using a paid service to unlock, or you may be able to get AT&T to provide the code. They would not do so for me unless I bought out my contract. Others report being told the same by one or more customer service reps, bycalling back several times they reached a rep who gave them the code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mikek753:
thank you for the info.

No, I'll not downgrade from NE4 (4.4)

No, I didn't get code from AT&T - the refused until my contract is over. this was surprise to me as before they unlocked phone after 6 months on contract. Looks like this is backdoor to collect roaming fee outside of USA.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Dramadeur:
Do any unlock codes work now? If yes, which site is the best out there?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
I usually select an ebay unlocker based on their. price and feedback.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Lucus16:
Menu not found

Hi, I have tried following all above steps, none of the longer codes work to acces my S3 with 4.3 ... I then tried the last steps, i can get access to the *#0011# menu, but when i follow the steps and input the number 1, it states the menu is not found.. Please can you help with this? As Orange have simlocked my phone, and since i upgraded they are outright refusing to unlock it,
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] htc_softbank:
The OP's post is very poor on details.

The reason you cannot use this unlock method is because the 4.3 bootloader had this menu option removed. To do this trick, you need to be on the old 4.0.4 bootloader. The problem now is that you cannot downgrade to the older bootloader which means that you cannot use this method to unlock your phone. :(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] M-LinkInt.:
Well I was able to unlock with this method by downgrading from 4.3 but I had to follow a thread somewhere in the general or development forums. There is also a guide somewhere in the forums for how to replace the apk in the system with the old one that brings the lost menu options back, but it requires root and some careful file manipulation. You should be able to find it if you search... Again, it was either in the General or development forums.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
It's not the 4.3 bootloader that removed the option, I believe it is because the 4.3 ROM changed the dialler/modem and removed this option.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] htc_softbank:
I am pretty sure it's the bootloader. I tried downgrading from stock 4.3 to 4.0.4 with Odin Mobile (not flashing the old bootloader) and I could soft unlock.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
So you installed the 4.04 ROM and 4.04 modem onto the 4.3 bootloader? How did you do this? Let me know as I I always thought the phone needed 4.1.1 dialler and 4.1.1 modem to unlock using the hidden menu option. Since the 4.1.1 dialler and modem do not function properly on 4.3 bootloader, I could not unlock using the free method.

I have an i747m on stock 4.3 that I would like to unlock without paying for an unlock code. Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ropaaa:
Hi guys, I'm new here and I'm trying to open line my Samsung Galaxy S3. Now I'm in the NETWORK LOCK screen and there are the three selections below

[1] PERSO SHA256 Info

[2] PERSO SHA256 ON

[3] PERSO SHA256 OFF

When I select [3], it shows me this screen:

SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG [0]

SHA256_OFF => Not Change

I tap SHA256_OFF => Not Change and nothing happens. Even when I wait a long time, nothing happens. I go back one screen after waiting and nothing has changed on the previous screen. My Samsung Galaxy S3 is on Android 4.3. Any help is appreciated. Thans! :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
It is too late to use this free unlock method on this phone. It works when the phone is on the 4.1.1 modem, dialer, and bootloader. Now that you are on the 4.3 firmware you can not downgrade your phone to 4.1.1 without a high risk of bricking your device. At this point you will need to obtain an unlock code from your carrier or buy a code from one of the paid services.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Andr3y29:
Is this method relevant anymore?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mikek753:
if your S3 on original bootloader only. your S3 never got bootloader (modem) updates

it doesn't work on NE4
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
Surprisingly I frequently see people posting that they are still on the LK3 (4.1.1) modem and firmware, probably several times a month. For them this method would work.

It would also work for those still on MG2 (4.1.2). They would have to downgrade at least the modem to LK3. This is what I did, although admittedly I have not had the opportunity to test with another carrier's sim. If I ever get my hands on another sim I will update on how this went for me.

There is one other subset of those whom this might work for; those on the MJ2 bootloader and MJB modem. The MJ2 bootloader is the leaked 4.3 bootloader. You can donwgrade from it. You can not downgrade from the MJB bootloader. So it is possible to downgrade from MJ2/MJ2 or MJ2/MJB. I will not change from the MJ2/MJB combo until after testing the carrier unlock I did previously. At this point I still have the option of downgrading to LK3 and retrying the unlock, or so I have read in several threads. So I will test before updating to MJB/MJB and then on to NE4/NE4.

If you are on MJB/MJB or newer bootloader and modem, as mikek753 stated, this will not work.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Rexkh:
Hi

I read a few topics about unlocking Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2. I guess it is not possible to unlock for free. Does anyone know where I can buy the unlock code for the lowest price? My phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Try ebay and use a seller with good feedback. Prices seems to vary based on the carrier.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yoonus:
Hi,

I have an ATT Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747).

I am running CM11 Android 4.4.4 Baseband I747UCDMG2.

I need to go back to stock to SIM unlock the phone.

Can I odin and flash ATT stock rom 4.1.1 with baseband I747UCDLK3?

Will downgrading from 4.4.4 to 4.1.1 (Baseband downgrade from I747UCDMG2 to I747UCDLK3) brick the phone?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
The bootloader version is important in determining whether is is safe to downgrade, not the baseband.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Rexkh:
I can find only unlock code for USA. I'm finding code for Canada
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Who is your s3 carrier?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Rexkh:
Koodo
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
There are a few unlockers that will unlock Telus/Koodo phones.

I've used these unlockers with great success:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Koodo-Telus-...394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item43d5783b82

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Unlock-Code-...065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item20f737be79
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] androlocks:
:):):) thanks for the free solution
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Free solution only works on stock 4.1.1 ROM.

I just picked up a refurbed s3 from Koodo and it was on 4.4.2 :(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dgto:
I have just been given a SGIII (the i747m). I'd like, if possible, to unlock it without paying someone, and without having to downgrade the OS. Is this possible? I tried the steps listed, and of course didn't have the necessary menu option after turning off the SHA thing.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
How you unlock without paying will depend on what bootloader and modem you are on. If you are on 4.1.1 you can use the free method without downgrading. If you are on 4.1.2 you can use the free method but must downgrade to do so. Once you are on the 4.3 bootloader or a newer bootloader the only free method is to get an unlock code from the carrier.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dgto:
I was afraid of that. After unlocking is it possible to re-upgrade to 4.3?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
WAIT: If you are already on 4.3; DO NOT downgrade to anything.

But, if you are currently on 4.1.2 and downgrade to 4.1.1 to do the free unlock, then yes, you can upgrade to 4.3 and beyond.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dgto:
Okay, thank you. So what's my best option? The cheap websites seem like a scam, is my best bet really to go spend $30 for someone to go tap-tap-tap for five seconds?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dgto:
Oh and actually apparently it updated itself, I'm on 4.4.2 if that makes a difference.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
If you are no longer under a contract you should easily be able to get the unlock code from your carrier, assuming you are on AT&T or one of the Canadian carrers. If you are going the third party route, check with them if 4.4.2 is okay (I think it should be). I"m pretty sure you must be on a stock ROM, or at least a TouchWiz ROM using the stock dialer whether you go third party or carrier unlock.

From posts I have read in the Q&A forum some of the 3rd party vendors are reputable, you may able to be to find out which are searching that forum.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dgto:
Unfortunately, hadn't thought to check before, turns out the phone is not compatible with my carrier anyway (from Rogers to Wind). Thank you for taking the time to answer.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] roncee87:
Thanks new to this site. Glad to be here was referred here by another person who uses the site all the time. I'm trying to unlock my samsung galaxy s3 I get to the network lock then chose perso SHA256 off then it shows me SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG(0) and SHA256_OFF=>Not Change then when I click that nothing happens. What is it that I'm missing here? Because when i press menu then back it brings me back to the network lock screen with only 3 original options. Thanks again in advance.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
What version of the stock Samsung ROM is on the phone? If it is stock ROM version 4.3 or newer, you cannot use the free method to unlock the phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] roncee87:
It has 4.4.2 but I was trying to flash it back to a stock rom. So i could do the free unlock. Could you maybe point me to the exact file I need for stock firmware? I have SGH-I747M samsung galaxy s3. I tried flashing it but ran into an error and had to emergency recover my phone I was so worried lol.

Thanks so much for getting back to me.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
You will have to buy an unlock code once you have a 4.3 or newer bootloader on your phone as you need a 4.1.1 bootloader, modem, and stock dialler you access the hidden menu.

Don't attempt to download the bootloader as doing this could brick the phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] roncee87:
OK thank you guess I'll just do that then. Appreciate the help.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
I agree that codes are great but it is not required for the s3 or Note 2 running stock 4.1.1 if unlocked using the free method. Even after upgrading to stock KK, stock LP, or a custom ROM, the phone remains unlocked.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] takcbdueb:
I have a Tmobile Note 2. I want to connect it with My current service metropcs. Ive tried this but it doesn't have the last option..

NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
If the Note 2 is like the SGS3, it must be on the 4.1.1 modem with stock dialer to use the free unlock code. The hidden menu options changed, some were removed, by the time the 4.3 modem was released.

On the SGS3 you can downgrade to 4.1.1 if you are on 4.1.2. If the device is on 4.3 downgrading is not an option, you could brick the phone if you attempt it. I don't know what the status of the Note 2 is regarding downgrades to bootloader and modem. Nor do I know at what point the menu options changed on the Note 2.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Aquariuschick68:
not working

When I return to network lock,

[4] reads as:

[4]RAT_FREE_SUPPORITNG ON

confused?

help!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jc.in.van:
never mind (can''t delete).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] missTnA:
help

its probably posted some where already... and im sorry to bug u... but i havent a clue what to even search for....

my menu does not have the UMTS option...

whats wrong?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
If the phone is running a stock 4.3 or newer rom, the free unlock method cannot be used.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mohitnathrekar:
i have Samsung galaxy s4 SGH-i337 its at&t but I am in indian and I unable to use an iandian sim in it, please do repely
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
my best guess is to ask your carrier and if they wont do it then you might have to go online and use a pay service.

a long time ago there was a "secret" dialer code you could use. but i think that has been omitted.

could depend on what version your baseband and android version are. you would just have to do a www search to find out. good luck
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yoshkapundrick:
Actually you can request an a unlock from ATT online. They one of the easiest to unlock
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tpbill:
this problem i have been through !! it's easy to fix it
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mm2024:
If you want to use an unlock code, you have to set the "Perso SHA256" setting back to ON, otherwise you just get an error.

I bought the operator code, it didn't work, so I bought factory codes as well, which didn't work either. Once I changed the Perso SHA256 setting back to ON, then the operator code worked fine.

This was on 4.4.2 Bell.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jethrob:
well your wrong because my phone is f'd up

Yes it works at first but only for a little bit.

I think it has to do with the unlock being in debugging mode.

I tried setting the flag to (1) and to (0) and it's still f'd up and does the same thing.

---------- Post added at 07:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:16 PM ----------

Ok lets say this doesn't/didn't work.

You're saying I can't go back either.

What would be the easiest way to fix the phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kiel123:
Have you tried factory restore via samsung kies?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jethrob:
I did after you suggested it here. Same thing.

Still no pop up asking for unlock code, still not staying connected on network.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
I think, if you go to the orginal post on page one you will note the part below...

MENU NOT EXIST

PRESS BACK KEY

Current Command is 118640

If you didn't get this, your still locked.... I ran through this process a few times on my phone. The first time I ran it I got the 118640 now the interesting part is the second time I did it I got 118630 Then the third time I got 118640 so I think 30 is locked, 40 is unlocked.... Once it is unlocked, there should be no need to a code.

Like the original post says, you need to be on stock JB 4.1.1, I don't it matter if its rooted is okay as long as it is a stock rom......
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jethrob:
Well I will try one more time....trouble is I'm on JB 4.1.2 now....having trouble finding a noob guide for going back. I can get it rooted again but having trouble finding and flashing the rom.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
If you go back to the original post and go to the page [URL="http://forums.redflagdeals.com/free-...-bell-1266487/"[/URL] there are guys there that were on a custom rom and flashed back to stock 4.1.1 did the unlock then flashed back to the custom rom because once it's done you don't loose it (apparently) I haven't rooted my phone since I am still under about 6 months of warrenty. I read pretty much all the posts there, I am sure lots of the same guys are on xda also. There are quite a few threads here also on the subject, just do some searching. Most on xda will give you info you need. I just started hanging out here, spent most of my time in the asus prime area.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] munnibhai:
Thanks for the post, well when i am doing the same process, my menu is different, DEBUG SCREEN comes at [1] .. anyway when i press NETWORK LOCK, it says MENU NOT AVAILABLE..

It is on JB 4.1.1

can you plz assist me?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
I will send some screen shots when I get home...about half an hour
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
Here are the menus.. nevermind I'll have to do this from my tablet....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Gage_Hero:
menus

these are the menus you should see,if you dont then either your not on 4.1.1 or your phone has the menu disabled