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[Galaxy S 4 General] mobileunlocked:
Just had a look through and I'm not sure which instructions people are currently working off, but if you have your unlock code and it isn't working after you've inserted a non-accepted SIM card, try this:

Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100% (Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware!)

1. Make sure that the phone PROMPTS for the code with a NON accepted sim card and that your IMEI is correct by dialing *#06#

a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#0011#

b. Please click your MENU button (Bottom LEFT button) and click BACK on the menu that appears, Nothing will happen do not worry please move to the next step

c. Please click your MENU button AGAIN and this time click KEY INPUT

d. When the Key input box appears please input the number "1" and hit OK

e. You will see a number 1 for a while, please wait until it changes into the SERVICE MENU

f. Please click [1] UMTS > [1] DEBUGGING SCREEN > [6] Phone Control > [6] Network LOCK

g. You will see 3 OPTIONS within Network LOCK

h. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly

i. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen

j. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message

k. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART

l. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided to you

m. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!

I've already had these instructions confirmed by a customer of ours and hopefully it can help here too.
[Galaxy S 4 General] azathoth:
SIM_UNLOCK Other metod.

Samsung I9505 Unlock and repair by cable manual - unlocksamsungonline.com/samsung-I9505-unlock-by-cable/

Turn on the phone with original simcard or without simcard

If present on your phone make sure Bluetooth is turned OFF and 'Auto Screen Time Out' is off Click to see image example

(Android phones only) Turn ON USB debugging on your phone.On the phone go to:

"Menu - Settings-> Applications-> Development - USB debugging OR

"Menu - Settings - Developer Options - USB debugging" (for newer Android versions)

Click to see image example

Type *#7284# and set USB to Modem

In the same menu click on 'Qualcomm USB Settings'

Select option -> DM + Modem + ADB and press OK Click to see image example

Type: *#9090# then choose - [1] (Uart_null_)usb_diag.

Turn off the phone and put a non working sim in the phone (enter PIN if requested)

Connect phone with computer using original Samsung USB cable

Run Samsung Remote Unlock Client (Start -> Programs -> Simlock Remote Client -> Samsung Remote Unlock client)

Login using your SRS login

Select your phone model from the drop down list

Press rescan and make sure 'DiagPort' is detected (In case of trouble Check and set Samsung OMAP modem port)

Press 'Read Unlock Codes' when available, if not click: 'Direct Unlock'

How to

Setup connection S4-PC with settings USB to Modem

Type *#7284# and set USB to Modem

In the same menu click on 'Qualcomm USB Settings'

Select option -> DM + Modem + ADB and press OK

Type: *#9090# then choose - [1] (Uart_null_)usb_diag. - this option do not exist in official ROM :(

Please help.

Somebody have old software for S4 ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] radioxmen:
doesn't work with i9500 version :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Try galaxsim unlock from play store mate I9500 is supported hopefully I9505 soon
[Galaxy S 4 General] radioxmen:
thank you very much but in my country I can not pay in app purchases :crying: , please where I can find the cracked version of galaxsim unlock 2.1.1?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Sorry mate but you shouldn't be asking that on here
[Galaxy S 4 General] whittssg:
Hi.. I have the m919v model and attempted the guides in this post but now I keep getting invalid sim card (with the original sim card). I bought an unlock to try and fix it but it says the unlock code is invalid even after following the guides to put the flag back to on. Is there a way to reset everything? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] jay7862:
Check IMEI, If its 0000000000000 You will have send it a samsung repair shop
[Galaxy S 4 General] fatnfurious:
im having that same "Error" flashing at the top before the phone reboots. and im still LOCKED. i hope you found a solution by now. this would help us..Tia..
[Galaxy S 4 General] whittssg:
The imei number is still good
[Galaxy S 4 General] bigmac121:
3.co.uk

Got my S4 yesterday. Got confused with "tap back" but in the end my 3.co.uk was unlocked. using Orange sim.

Did it with no sin installed.
[Galaxy S 4 General] PopcornKiller:
I was given unlock code from att, but the code doesnt work after I tried this method and if I end up permanently locking the phone, can the phone be replaced under the warranty? Is there a way to tell that I messed with the service mode? Will they know?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Soupturkey:
I used the first method and did not have any trouble with the first reboot. There was no error for me. Still good to know if there ever is!
[Galaxy S 4 General] orcenio:
For future reference I just unsuccessfully attempted method #2 on a Canadian bought, koodo locked, i9505 phone. Everything went exactly as described, but it was still sim-locked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] okawunga:
Method worked fine on an Orange S4

gonna test later with wife's sim :) and check he messages in the mean time hehe
[Galaxy S 4 General] mzenbarakji:
Does it erase (restore) the phone?

Hi

Does this unlock process erase everything on the phone and restore it to factory settings?
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
No.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
I think Sammy patched the service menu access on their latest update, MEA. I can no longer access the service menu after the update. Anyone can confirm this?

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Yes mate but if you flash me2 modem you'll get service menu back :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Enable sh256 ON then reboot your phone with a unaccepted sim, when it asks for a umlock code, enter the code given by att.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Yep... but I want the MEA version, better battery life than my MDM and I want to enable the HD Voice. Can't do it in MEA...

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Sorry mate but i think it's one or the other
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Yeah... I think I'll just flash mine using a pre-rooted and pre-enabled HD Voice rom...

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Yeah that's what I'm using mate but with me2 modem HD voice enabled and service menu
[Galaxy S 4 General] PopcornKiller:
I tried that about 3 times and it still didnt work. I think it might be permanently locked even though its asking for sim unlock code because i prob entered it in 5 times already but it doesnt say permanently locked. Just asks for sim unlock code and when entered, it says unsuccessful.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Lussardi:
Don´t Work in S4 Claro El Salvador GT-I9500 :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] s4lah:
enable hd voice using ME2 version den flash modem to MEA.. HD voice should stay :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] spocky12:
GalaxSim unlock should be able to unlock your device successfully (most gt-i9500 are supported)
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
What about GT-i9505??
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Not yet mate but they are working on it
[Galaxy S 4 General] lumsdon:
Unable to unlock S4 on 3 UK using this method. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Deadman:
I tried this method and now I am stuck at the ServiceMode Screen... Tried reflashing ROM etc... still no luck. Any help?
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Try it again. I'm on 3 and many others on 3 have done it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dougiedougal:
hi guys,new to the site so be gentle :), ive just purchased a galaxy s4 gti9505 locked to orange network in uk, is this unlock any different to paying for a factory unlock? and will it work on this model thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] lumsdon:
I have tried it a few times and still no luck, Does it matter what firmware the phone is running?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RobertHavens:
This

did not

work for me.

I'm no longer under contract, and I paid full price for a 32GB I337 from the local AT&T store. AT&T won't sim unlock it. I tried this method multiple times, both restoring the Golden Backup and loading the Default NV. I get no errors, but still get prompted for an unlock code when I insert a T-Mobile sim. I've tried this using Mint Jelly 2.1 with UCUAMDL modem, and an Odin flash back to I337UCUAMDB. Nothing works.

I do not see it 'locking up' when restoring the Golden Backup. Instead, it quickly goes through the reboot sequence. I do see, very briefly, an RIL Notifier screen. This is what prompted me to try with the UCUAMDB modem, which failed to help.

My 'Golden Backup' never get consumed. I'm under the impression, but not sure, that it should.

In the end I paid $25 to cellunlocker.net for an unlock code. AT&T owes me $25 now. I received an unlock code in seven minutes. (Saturday afternoon.) I re-enabled PERSO SHA256 before applying the unlock code and it worked fine. T-Mobile is working for me, **** you very much AT&T.

I'm working on enabling the AWS bands now, but right off the bat step three is not working. (*#7284# and nothing happens). I'm going to Odin back to I337UCUAMDL to see if that helps.

And one more time for good measure, **** You AT&T.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
not working on my s4 locked from globe, can you help me?
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
It shouldn't.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
there's an error after i choose restore back up, how i can fix it? thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] Lussardi:
price?
[Galaxy S 4 General] lumsdon:
Is anyone else having any success using this method?
[Galaxy S 4 General] joecool666:
lol

no luck here and on 3 differant handsets 2 vodafone and 1 meteor.and about afew days trying to get it to work.i dont know if its bull. or the handset that they say its working on are already unlocked. my handsets are i9505. i have done every step possable.so 3 handset and no luck.tryed with sim in and out and unacceptable sims. bang head lol. good luck
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
I got it working on an Irish S4 handset a few weeks back! Have you recently updated the firmware on the devices mate?

Cheers,

M
[Galaxy S 4 General] lumsdon:
I tried changing the firmware to oldest firmware possible for 3 UK. Followed the guide and still no luck :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] joecool666:
i updated the 2 vodafones but no update for meteor handset at the moment thats still on april firmware relase. any help i would be grateful .thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
I think Samsung have blocked this exploit with the latest firmware upgrade (I could be wrong though!) but the method should work fine with the Meteor one mate......
[Galaxy S 4 General] joecool666:
iam going to try again today.see how it goes. i get the o2 sim icon in appdraw. but still asks for sim network pin. my meteor handset has the first firmware release. i must be doing somthig wrong. like do we have to wait 30 seconds like on the samsung galaxy3 and 1 minute at the end of task for it to change.and do we have a sim inserted or not and should it be an authorise or unautorise sim. just not sure witch way to go now. do we need root for this to work?
[Galaxy S 4 General] spocky12:
3 euros, one bought use is unlimited (you can unlock as many supported devices as you want).

I'm working on i9505 but can't give any eta yet unfortunately.

While I'm here, I recommend everybody here to make a backup of their efs before unlocking (be it with GalaxSim Unlock or any other available unlocking method). I've seen too many s3 users who lost their imei or serial number at one time or another (generally after a rom flash), hopefully it won't be the same for s4... GSU can do it for free on GT-i9500, as well as the excellent pc app Efs Professional (which I believe can also backup gt-i9505 efs data).
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Cheers mate been using your app for some time now and looking forward to unlocking my I9505 with it well worth the money

I can't recommend it highly enough
[Galaxy S 4 General] joecool666:
same here hope its soon i tried so many time. mt eye are like pee holes in the snow /bang head lol
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
help, i cant see na service menu after i update my s4.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Yeah I know the feeling mate I've been checking 3 or 4 times a day lol

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Flash me2 modem mate service menu will reappear
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
Whats me2 modem? Sorry dude im noob in s4
[Galaxy S 4 General] r46e:
Hi guys, I'm pretty new to andriod and tried this method for unlocking on my i9505 simlocked by A1 (Austria).

First of all, it didnt work, but that is not my main problem now. Because after trying it and inserting an other unauthorised simcard, i had to put in an network unlock code i did not have. So i decided to put my authorised A1 simcard back in again, so i can use it at least on this carrier.

BUT now if i turn the phone on, it asks me for my sim card pin, and everything is fine, except it isnt able to connect to the mobile network, so i got no internet, cant make calls or answer them etc. The only thing working right now is the wifi on the cellphone.

Ther where usually the reception bars are is now just a crossed out O. I really dont know what to do now, since i need the cellphone here in Austria and just wanted to unlock it so i can use it in a month in the USA. I already tried to put the sha256 back on and restore the backup afterwards, but nothing works.

Had any1 the same problem and managed to fix it? I'm not talking about the unlock atm because my biggest problem is that at the moment i cant even use my authorised carrier sim.

PLZ HELP

Thank You
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
flash using odin?
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
yea the same thing happend to me I had to get the phone replased
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Wait till galaxsim unlock works on the s4

The methods in this thread can screw your phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] r46e:
did you have to pay for replacing or fixing it? since i dont know if warranty holds after doin this in the service mode.
[Galaxy S 4 General] joecool666:
try start form the begining go through the whole process again but tap restore nv defaults. it work for me but you may need to ask for a second opinion. hope it helps good luck.

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restart the phone and serch networks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jsl95:
Hmmmm

Now that I have followed the steps and my phone is sim unlocked, does this mean that i could flash official stock firmware and not have to flash EE's CSC or something?
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
No mate just sent it back saying I could not make calls my network replased it the next day I think that a gide to backing up data before doing this would help

just found this thread maybe it might help

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18524176
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
how can i get back the service menu mode? i just flash xxumbf2 bt still no service menu

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can you give me the link of me 2 modem HD voice firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Do a little searching mate and you will find it's not hard

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955
[Galaxy S 4 General] dougiedougal:
turns out my gti19505 was already unlocked brand new so no risks taken :victory:
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
Same here!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
I wish mine was :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
i already flash xxuame2 but still not unlocked
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Changing modem doesn't unlock your phone mate

If you followed both methods in this thread and it hasn't unlocked you will have to wait for another solution just like me
[Galaxy S 4 General] mobileunlocked:
As a follow up to our previous post - we've now had it confirmed by 3 customers that the instructions are working. For reference, our post was on June 11th and you need to have the codes for your phone. The instructions work for those that are using the traditional unlocking method (inserting a non-accepted SIM card, typing in the codes, etc) and the phone isn't accepting them.

I hope it helps.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mairon08:
Tried multiple times but does not work on my recently acquired s4 i9505 from smart plan 2000 and now after updating the software the menu.is no longer available :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
Step-1: Launch Service Mode on Samsung Galaxy S4 by dialing *#0011# on phone's keypad in Phone app

Step-2: Once the Service menu is launched, tap on Menu button on the phone and select Back from the list of options

Step-3: Now tap the Menu button again and select Key Input from the options. A box will popup, tap on it and enter 1 and then press OK

Step-4: Tap the Menu button again and select Back. The Main Menu of Service Mode will now appear

Step-5: Now tap on the first option, [1] UMTS <<<<<< Stuck on this step. Service mode did not appear, tried 30 times +++.

Accuired Galaxy S IV i9505 from SMART Phillipines plan 1500 yesterday. Already update 300+ MB. Is this because of new update or Step 5 was disabled [can disable?] by SMART carrier?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
What firmware version do you have? Samsung patched the service menu in their MEA update. Access to that menu is only available upto ME2 version.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
You can flash ME2 or MDM, unlock your phone, then upgrade via odin or OTA to get the latest firmware back. Don't worry, the unlock is permanent.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
JDQ39.I9505XXUBMEA

What should i do? I saw this

Build Date: 25.04.2013 -> Region: SMA (Philippines (Smart)) PDA: I9505XXUAMDM Changelist: 526204 Android: 4.2.2 Download Link or Download Kernel

which should i install first? The Link or Kernel ? Link size is 1.7 GB [zip], kernel is 7mb [.tar]

Did you know where i can get official samsung phil firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
i flash MDM firmware, i did all this steps but it still lock from globe philippines

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here the link

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=GLB#firmware
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
Got it from xda .. Thanks...

You did all the steps, but still locked ? ....:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] steve0071:
Hi mate, I was wondering if you can help. I have followed the tutorial so many times now I don't need to read it! Haha.

Here is the issue, I have a 1905 on uk O2 network. Trying to use a voda sim. Every time I swap the sim after following the guide I get the same please enter key code.

After I have carried out the steps I go back in to service menu and phone shows sha256_enable_flag [0] in the info box. Can you tell me what it should read BEFORE and AFTER? Any help much appreciated.

Phone info

Ap i905xxuamdd

Cp i905xxuamdd

Csc i90502uamdd6

Rf cal 2013.05.04

Hw rev mp 0.900

Kernel 3.4.0-431985

Build jdq39.i9505xxuamdd
[Galaxy S 4 General] rojocapo:
JDQ39.I9500UBUAMDK

Movistar Argentina

rooted

Can't unlock it from Service Mode. Latest GalaxSimUnlock can't back up the EFS and aborts.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
yup it still locked
[Galaxy S 4 General] mairon08:
will try that sir and will post the update. I am currently downloading MDE for smart via samfirmware. will that work?
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
flashed to i9505XXUAMDM, and tried you tutorial so many times, but my s4 still locked with smart :mad:

Hais...
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtr3me316:
anyone tried to buy codes here to unlock s4? is it working? http://www.cellunlocker.net/
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Yes, you can access the Service Menu with that version.

I got my S4 from Smart and also unlocked several units of S4 from Smart. All were successful. Wipe and factory reset your S4, then retry the steps correctly. If you miss or incorrectly follow a single step, retry from the start. Make sure your sha256 is ON before retrying the method.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] c-dric:
Hi,

on my GS4 (JDQ39.I9505XXUBMEA), when i go in service mode (*#0011#), the back key does nothing.... it stays on the first screen.

is it known problem ?

is there a way to unlock with this firmware ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
Already wipe, i'll try flash it to I9505XXUAMDE. Before is MDM.

Are you in makati area?

Thanks for your help...
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Nope, I'm from Mindanao. Make sure you reset everything as if you just got it. Then retry the method.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

Apple iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
Got it... Thanks...
[Galaxy S 4 General] 2nIce:
GTI9500 US Cellular version

I have a question about the i9500 US cellular version.

I tried to google info but with no luck

my question is the us cellular version is it unlockable via these steps? And can be used via any gsm network??

Is the phone like spec. Like the international i9500?? (As in octa core, non lte only gsm device)

Please someone with knowledge of this issue please let me know
[Galaxy S 4 General] acboy555:
Can you re-lock your phone after

Is it possible with this method that you can re-lock you phone to the network since some carrier say if you unlock you phone your warranty is void.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mairon08:
Here are my updates below:

flashed MDE - doesn't work

did factory reset after flashing - still doesn't work

lost count of how many tries - still not working :crying:

I must be pretty unlucky :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] mohawk888:
Did update the new version via OTA. 19505XUBMEA is my baseband now and currently with Globe (phillipines local carrier). Will this method work with my device? anyone have tried it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] d0riann:
three uk

Hello guys. I'm in Three Uk network.

I been tried all your methods to unlock my s4 but after I deal *#0011# in Service Mode I tap "back" from menukey and nothing. The screen remain in service mode. I can't go in main menu to [1] UMTS or others.

Any ideas what I need to do? Please help me.
[Galaxy S 4 General] rojocapo:
Flashed Omega 6.0 and now GalaxSimUnlock was able to unlock my phone. I tested it with a Personal Argentina SIM cards. I wonder what kind of EFS security was bothering GSU on the OEM ROM.

I'll be reflashing stock ROM to see if the unlock sticks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] kova05:
Do you have I9505 or I9500 version?
[Galaxy S 4 General] rojocapo:
jdq39.i9500ubuamdk
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jayzzy89:
yep same issue here . if anyone know how to deal with let me know as well
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
You need to be on MEA or less
[Galaxy S 4 General] skyhonor:
bookmarked and saved until I get my S4. ^^
[Galaxy S 4 General] rtoh:
wonder will this method also work on S2 SIM locked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] seepheerd:
I did and then for a sec i saw a message "Error" then got a white screen for a while and the phone restarted.Still asking for the SIMM network unlocking code when I insert another SIMM.

Cheers, Joe