yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] x333:
s3 4.1.2

Bogban,i got same problem need help,my phone is galaxy s3 and was updated april 2013 and those not work when i follow the common process,help...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] htex88:
Does my phone have to be rooted in order to downgrade the baseband/modem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] abbuyacc:
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 ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone

Don't pay high unlocking fee's on eBay! Say no to them with a big smile

I have the AT&T note 2 i317 and I done exactlly steps as show above but when I come back after select SHA256 OFF I was in the [6] Network Lock but could not locate the [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ .....

It's just simply does have in the menu. The [4] in my phone menu is: RAT_FREE_SUPPORTING ON and I tried this also but it didn't work. My phone is still locked with AT&T.

But this worked on my Galaxy S3 even my S3 version is Jelly bean 4.1.1,

Hmm. How can I unlock my note 2? Does anyone have idea?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] foolskill:
This doesn't seem to work with the T999L T-mobile LTE. Can someone tell me how to downgrade T999L 4.1.2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] llkitty:
Everything I've seen says to use this *#197328640# method but it doesn't work on my phone. I'm guessing it's because I have 4.1.2. I want to try to downgrade to try it but I have not found a reliable source for the firmware. Recommendations?

My phone is a note 2 SHV-E250K from South Korea, Olleh. I would need the international version, I'm guessing, not something like Tmobile or AT&T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladduro:
What firmware should I use for this to work on GS3 ?

I tried a 411 but I dont have any options under [6] Network Lock
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cougar11:
Guys... I just unlocked my note2... this still works like a charm... But it is a MUST u need to be on stock 4.1.1 with UVALJ1(or something like that lol) modem as well. Won't work if u are on another modem. Just flash the newest modem when done.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Speedstack79:
So lets say some options do not display with the current version of Android that my T-Mobile Note 2 has. Will downgrading to a UVALJ1 4.1.1 stock rom(and modem like above posts state) (the one here) make the options appear

FOR SURE

?

Apparently updating the ROM back to 4.1.2 will keep it unlocked but will updating the modem keep it unlocked?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cougar11:
Yes to both your questions... Once it's unlocked it stays unlocked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] tsunami3323:
How did you????

Hey Hi man, how did you make it work in 4.1.2 i have a note II Telcel but is not letting me do it ... can you advice me please! i will appreciate it a lot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] zonly1:
I have a T-Mobile phone, not a Telcel and I followed the OP instructions. I have a Telcel SIM card and used that to test. What is your phone doing or not doing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] loaferkan:
How about dial 611 and request an unlocking code from T-Mobile, tell them you are on an International route.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmt1985:
That's exactly what I did...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] loaferkan:
I'm glad it worked for you :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nodyarg:
my wind note 2 is on 4.3. is it possible to downgrade?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] osito20:
This works perfect with 4.1.1 but the question now is... can I upgrade to 4.1.2 or when I upgrade is blocked again the phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
You'll be fine. Once it's unlocked, it's unlocked.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] osito20:
and 4.3¿¿¿ it s always forever¿
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
That's the word on the street. I only tested mine out one time to be sure the unlock worked and that was on 4.1.2 modem after unlocking on uvalj1 (4.1.1).

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ecs88:
Root to 4.1.1 from 4.1.2 Bell phone!

I have a Bell S3 i747 (Canadian Phone) and is running on 4.1.2 but can't unlock unless downgrade to 4.1.1

Please provide EXACT link for file and flash program. I seem to keep on downloading SPAM software! :crying::crying::crying:

Please help! Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jnichols1081:
works tmobile

confirmed works t mobile note 2 after downgrade to 4.1.1 now running on ATT network no problems no 4g lte just 4g. mostly connected to wifi so not a big deal to me. firmware updated to 4.3 post unlock still working great.

use link to get download of firmware (T mobile firmrware only, I used T889UVALJ1 factory image)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102380

update: after changing APN i get 4gLTE

Name: ATT Phone

APN: Phone

Proxy: Not set

Port: Not set

Username: Not set

Password: Not set

Server: Not set

MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net

Mulimedia message proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

Multimedia message port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Authentication type: Not set

APN type: default,suple,mma,hipri,dun

APN protocol: IPv4

APN roaming protocol: IPv4

Turn APN on/off: APN turned on

Bearer: Unspeicified

Mobile virtual network operator ty: None

Mobile virtual network operator val: Not set
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Knake:
Exremely heplful...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] DaBrinz:
Aaaarrrrrrrrrrrr

STOP ASKING IF YOUR PONE WILL REMAIN UNLOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just read through 10 pages of the same nonsense questions. you made it this far now just read from previous posts. flashing/upgrading/updating new /roms/kernals/modems will not do anything. you will always be unlocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] CBR_1000RRider:
Alright I need some help.

I've tried unlocking this phone more times than I care to count, and have spent countless hours doing so.

I am stubborn and will not stop until I get it done!

Even got an unlock code through a 3rd party that was "directly from samsung" and it did not work.

Anyways I've tried the method mentioned in the thread through the "Secret Call Menu"

But after I had gone into Network Lock, and chose Perso-Off, I waited the 30+ seconds that was required.

I haven't been able to pull up the NW Lo k NV Data INITIALLIZ menu, as it does not come up as an option for me.

Currently I am on 4.1.1

Baseband version VALL4

Buildnumber UVALJ1

for some reason I am unable to get to that menu and unlock this phone, I'm assuming it's because of my baseband version being too new.

I've looked for roms, and ways to do this and currently running on a Stock Rom with the removal of the bloatware from Geo411m

I'm not new to the entire process, but there are parts I am still unable to figure out.

So what other options do I have, I even tried Chasefire Region unlock and it can't find the CSC file to run it. Which has proven to be a pita.

I've also tried flashing Teshxx's factory image T889UVALJ1, as that didn't work either. I feel I am running out of options to get this done. But none the less I will keep going

Any idea's or help would be appreciated as I will be looking through the forums for the foreseeable future to find a way that will work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] scariola:
You need to Flash UVALJ1 MODEM on whatever firmware, just make sure is stock touch wiz based rom. Modem found here... https://www.copy.com/s/29kPI/T889UVALJ1_Modem-Nov_02_12-teshxx.zip

Then proceed to follow the unlock directions and the NV DATA IN IT should show up.

After, you can flash the MK7 MODEM to get back LTE.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] CBR_1000RRider:
Well I was able to get it, but was through a different process and the phone finally took the unlock code.

Ended up having to hit PERSO OFF wait 10-30 seconds, back, hit it again, wait 10-30 seconds, restart the phone with a different sim, then it took.:victory:

So onto the next challange.

I flashed the MK7 modem over, and I have Voice/Text but not LTE at the moment. Goes in and out, but could be because of the signal it's getting? Seems like it would make sense. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

So next thing I'll try is flashing the current software from Samsung and see if that helps

If not, it's on the hunt to find a modem I can flash over to it that the phone will like.

For some reason this has been the most difficult device I've ever messed with, just because it doesn't like what I put on it :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mdiaz33685:
I followed the Instructions, I did this along time ago with an ATT phone,

well now its with a Tmobile Note 2... after this, I get NO SERVICE... Any help will be good....

edit: figured it out, the phone is blacklist... bought it from Ebay... gotta wait for a refund, and send this back... the people were cool about it...

lucky for him, I have it unlocked already...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] niravnn:
thanks a lot I was on jb 4.3 than I downgraded to 4.1.1 and followed your instruction and it worked. thanks a lot again

One question though if I upgrade my phone back to 4.3 it won't get unlocked right????

should I flash a stock rom or rooted stock rom ????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
It'll stay unlocked regardless.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] caloyzki:
hello guys, im a noob. sorry. i have samsung galaxy note 2 locked for t mobile. any one can help me on how to unlocked it? which one i need to download to get unlock? thanks. hope anyone will reply. thanks again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Read the first post. Get the uvalk8 modem and install it. Follow the directions.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] caloyzki:
the uvalk8 factory image link is not working. my phone is not rooted. can i download the odex or deodexed kernel or modem instead?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kozmo21:
Read Coug76's post again. He didn't mention anything about a factory image... Install uvalk8 modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
I have a T-mobile Samsung Note 2 (SGH-T889), that I'm trying to unlock. I have downloaded the file from the links listed here on XDA. I have already downloaded Odin307 and the Samsung USB driver. My problem is Everytime I put connect the phone, open Odin, and put the phone in download mode and add the file to Odin then while it says Please Wait.. (just a few seconds after adding the file) then Odin has Not Responding come across the top. I have deleted all the things I downloaded and re-downloaded them after it did that a few times and its still doing it. I have tried the downloads from different sites and it doesn't seem to make a difference.

Can Anyone Please Help me?:confused:

Thanks to Anyone who will take the time to help me.:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ciphercodes:
Did you try running Odin as admin ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
Yes, I did try running Odin in admin. It did the same thing (Not Responding).

Any other ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Are you certain the device is a T889? Not being a jerk, just checking.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
Under the Battery and in About Device says Model: SGH-T889, Running Android Version: 4.1.2 ..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ciphercodes:
What is the extension of the file you are trying to add ? And are you trying to add the file by clicking PDA ?

For unlocking, you only need to flash modem and you can flash it via recovery if you have one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
I'm trying to downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 to Unlock my phone. The file is a MD5 ext and its a link I find on here somewhere and yes, I did click PDA. I just brought this phone off someone and its been reset.

How would I go about recovery? I'm sorry kinda new to doing things like this..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Get the uvalj1 modem from this thread and put it on your phone in an accessible place such as your SD card http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36786363

Google Twrp.

Download .tar file for the 2.6.3.1 or 2.7.0.1 version for t0ltetmo.

Odin flash it (PDA, don't change any settings).

Once finished, boot into recovery (power, up volume, home button).

While you are in recovery back up your ROM (system,data, boot, while cache is optional). Then back up your modem, name it modem and what your software version is (Modem UVBMB4 as an example). Then back up your EFS. Save the EFS somewhere safe. The steps in this paragraph are just steps that a person new to the community should take in order to protect your device from the scariness of not having a backup while manipulating your device. They are advice, not steps to the goal. Backing up modem is the only bit that is needed but not insurmountable (to get your device back to it's current modem).

Get back to the recovery menu and tap install.

Use the menu to find your modem file.

Slide the button at the bottom to install the modem.

Boot the phone normally.

Go through the procedure to unlock the phone. You need to be on a touchwiz ROM (Samsung stock ROM) for the unlock to work iirc.

Once the unlock is successful, boot into recovery again. Restore your modem. Once that is finished you can reboot the device normally. Go about life and appreciate that strangers stopped to help you with no expectation of anything at all in return.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
Coug76, Thank you so much for helping me and going through the steps for me.. I really do Appreciate it.. I will Post afterwards just to say how it goes..

Another question, After I go back to my normally stuff on my phone, Can I upgrade to the new 4.3? Is it Better than the 4.1.2 and Does the WI-FI work on the newer one?

Thanks again for ALL your help...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Memelissa:
This maybe a Dumb question but I'm going to ask and hope someone will help..

How do I get touchwiz ROM (Samsung stock ROM) on my note 2? I have rooted my phone and I'm not sure where to go from there..

Thanks for any Help you can give,,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Yes you can move to 4.3, there are roms available in the development sections. Stay away from official stock software. It is bloated and contains spyware from Tmo and Samsung. The devs take good care of us though. If you are going to stick with the 4.1.2 bootloader but run a TW based rom, make sure you run a custom kernel like agni to allow for wifi. You could also apply the wifi patch by dr ketan which would allow you to run the stock kernels. I have been flipping between Jedi Master X (a work in progress) and OmniRom (a nicely appointed AOSP rom). Both are good fit different reasons.

Unfortunately, this is off topic for this thread.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] caloyzki:
i donwgraded my phone from 4.3 to 4.1.1 so that i can unlock my phone. after that i cant update the firmware thru OTA. becaus it says phone i modifie. even kies, detect the recent firmware but kies always froze, and i download recent firmware from sammobile but ODIN always stock on this pic attached. any idea why sirs?i posted this to the correct forum but no one bother helping me. just want to know what is the best thing i need to to to get back to stock again thanks. thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ionic7:
I got the unlock process to work smooth as butter, but now regardless of what simcard is put in it will access UMTS and HSPA I have flashed the most recent modem and still having no luck getting lte back on, I am running odin once more to see if it helps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Poriotis:
You know, all you have to do is call T-Mobile and ask for them to send you an unlock code and they'll be happy to oblige.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Were you running a custom kernel? That will definitely trip modified status. If your desperate for OTA do the following:

Download the root66 firmware from MrRobinson.

Download triangle away.

Factory reset.

Flash root66 via Odin.

Boot device.

Install Triangle Away.

Run Triangle Away to clear flash counter.

Reboot.

Check for normal vs modified status.

Become bored with stock touchwiz with the promise that it will continue to be boring when the next ota occurs. Hate the fact that the bootloader is infected with irreversible slime. Curse the day that the Knox bootloader entered the xda vernacular. Rue those that avoided letting that festering carbuncle of code molest their pristine elegant devices.

Not that I have an opinion.

Knox is not on my phone...

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ktulu89:
I enter the following keys but the service mode doesnt show up. Im guessing it doesnt work on my cell phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] taysseerkadri:
could someone verify

I bought a Note 2 phone locked to TELUS (Canada), and I couldnt do this method of unlocking. I thought it was because of the 4.3 version of android, so I was finally able to get a custom ROM on there, JEDI X16, which has version 4.1.2 on it. I tried the above method again, but still to no avail. However, I do have ONE question...

DO I NEED TO TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TELUS SIM CARD TO UNLOCK USING THIS METHOD? I think im just going to pay TELUS for the unlock code tomorrow if I can't figure this out. I'll buy sim first (10$), put it on pay as you go, make sure the TELUS carrier settings are also installed, throw it in and try this method again.

If it still doesn't work, I'll just call TELUS and get a code. I'm done. I really want this phone for work. I got a good deal on it ($300 almost new). I guess I gotta pay the extra 45$ :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Cheony81:
hello i have a s3 tmobile on 4.1.2 rooted.,baseband t999UVDMD5 and would like to know whats the best way to unlock it and if i have to downgrade on how,,thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Marielolo:
It didn't work on my new note 2 SGH-I317M. I don't get the option NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ appearing. I only have the 3 PERSO options.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shalabhbatra100:
Unlock Tmobile SGH T999 Galaxy S3

Dear All,

I have a Tmobile Samsung galaxy S3 US locked phone. I am currently in India. It is on 4.1.2.

I understand i need to downgrade to 4.1.1. (when i try to unlock i do not get the option NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ appearing)

I do not have any t mobile sim. Is this necessary to unlock? Please advice.

If not can anyone give me a link which has details of how to downgrade. I am new to this process and have very little know how of this process.

A thread with details will be of great use.

Appreciate your help. Pardon me if i am asking a repeat question but i couldnt get the link even after reading all the pages.

Best Regards

Shalabh Batra
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] snowy0wl:
help with rooting TCE (mexico) branded SGH-I317M Note 2

I'm trying to unlock a TCE (mexico) branded SGH-I317M (note 2) with updated firmware JSS15J.1317MUMUCNA1 running 4.3. From what I'm reading to do it through the free route I have to downgrade the TCE rom to 4.1.1 and certain methods require me to have root access which brings me to this thread.

Does it have to be a TCE rom because it's very hard to find a reliable source to download. I'm new to rooting and having problems finding the right approach and files. I'm in the process of saving my modem and will have the 4.3 rom downloaded but I'm unsure what I should be doing. Any help is appreciated!.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] snowy0wl:
Just for people who have been tryinng I have been unsuccessful in finding the 4.1.1 TCE rom for this phone and because of all the talk of bricking etc I ended up buying the unlock. I wished I saved the several hours of aggravation but it's part of learning. During the wait for the unlock code I amanged to unlock it at least. and I did get one reply saying that you could flash other roms which I haven't got to yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] StifflerServices:
where did you find the link to download your verizon s3 to 4.1.1? Our verizon I535 is running 4.1.2, it is stock rooted and we want to unlock it to get 3g or higher data being that we are now using it on Staight Talk but so far we are only getting Edge data. Any help and links to do this would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nooton:
I have DS-MK6 v2.0 ROM (Android 4.3).

Didn't work for me at first, but then I flashed the J2 modem, the extra menu item showed up and I just made a call and a speed test with my boss' tmo SIM.

Score!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nigzy:
Hi guys,

I have a rooted 4.3 N7105. I tried downgrading the rooted 4.3 to stock 4.1.1 with Odin 3.09 to unlock it. Unfortunately, this didn't work, and it was stuck on the samsung boot logo. So I flashed to stock 4.3 and rooted once more. I'm now pretty scared that I'm going to fully brick my phone or something if I try something again, I'm not familiar with android phones so I just want to ask you great people for advice on unlocking.

For those who downgraded to 4.1.1 from 4.3, care to shed some light on how you did it?

Thank you:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ldanny:
Read through all 13 pages... but didnt find a clear answer...

I got it unlocked but for some reason I cant get any data to show up. It was an ATT branded phone, it works with my tmo sim but no data. thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] oneinwww:
I downgraded from 4.3 to 4.1.1 and unlocked successfully thanks to you, and if I update now 4.1.1 to 4.3 or 4.4, will it stay unlocked?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tecagaste:
I need to unlock this phone for my parents as a replacement phone. I've attempted this proceedure but it has failed and I'm guessing its because the base band version was updated to T889UVUCMK7 by OTA update to 4.3

Is there any way I can still use this method now that the base band has been updated to T889UVUCMK7? I read some where that you can't downgrade the base band back to whatever it was in order to use 4.1.x so that this method works.

The phone is from T-mobile (US)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] greg-uk:
Hi All,

Having some issues unlocking my S3 gt-i9300 on o2 uk.

It was the missus phone so I put cyanogenmod on it and she used it with her o2 sim. I ordered a new SIM from Vodafone UK and then requested unlock from o2. The unlock code wouldn't work.

I installed I9300XXALE8_I9300O2UALE5_I9300BWLE5_HOME.tar.md5 via Odin but when I do the *#197328640# the menu options aren't there.

I assume I need to downgrade the mode/baseband but for the life of me I can't find the files I need, let alone instructions.

Could someone point me in the right direction please?

Also I see that my IMEI number has changed. I assume that's not good?

Many thanks,

gerG
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dihcar:
How did you downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.1,

Plz share method. Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] IamFlynn:
Thanks to this guide i figured it out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1813818

Thanks Devs, community