yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] amr_abdrabou:
i tried it alot of time and still locked

i tried it alot of time and still locked i flashed stock room and the same probleme and at the end i get unlock code from unlockunit.com and it dosent work too code u help me

my phone is i9505 locked in three network from Sweden

my rom is mdm

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] bakobitz:
Is this needed for Verizon's GS4?

Is the VZW model unlocked by default, or do we need to go through this? I'm leaving for Asia and would prefer to get it unlocked before I go, but everyone on Android Centeral seemed convinced it was already unlocked. Also, the phone is rooted, if that makes a difference. Thanks for tolerating my ignorance :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] b31000:
hello,

I have samsung G S4 , GT-i9505 XXUAME2 with kernel 3.4.0-526204 locked on vodafone spain

Not one *#0011# method works :(

tried with Samsung Tool V14.7 but the program do not find the phone ( drivers correctly installed) my usb cable is not the good one , y need MINI-usb>RJ45.

Can any one help me ?

Thanks !!
[Galaxy S 4 General] dknotty:
Didn't work for me! I have been promised a refund.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Strange mine was unlocked within 20 minutes

Did you try the other methods in this thread?

If you have you need SHA ON for code to work
[Galaxy S 4 General] destiny21:
thanks alot it worked for my phone s4 i337

thanks alot, it worked for my phone...

Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 at&t USA
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mikilo:
Good day Kababayan...

I have S4 Globe locked from the Philippines, when after the step 3 wherein i have to enter 1, the service mode main menu wont show up. even after pressing the menu and tap back and the other method of waiting for it to show up, but it didnt. I cannot pass thru step number 3, since the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU WONT SHOW UP. Please tell me what to do... Thanks/ASalamat...
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
You need to flash ME2 MODEM mate

Newer modems don't allow you into service mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mikilo:
Thanks... ill try to flash me2 modem. im still on stock rom and i already rooted my device, is it safe now to flash the me2 modem? thanks

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After flashing the me2 and trying to sim unlock, if i flash again the newer modem will my phone remain to be unlock? thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
If it is unlocked it will stay unlocked mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
None that I'm aware of. Maybe one of preferences in the System Recovery Mode has that option. Just guessing...

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Woooah, thats waaay out of my level. I can't help you with regards to reflashing roms... but since you're already there, why not explore a little. When it asks for the PIN UNLOCK CODE, press the dismiss button or the Home Center Button. Then try the unlocking method posted.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
On the ribbon press Mobile Data, so it is off, leave it a few seconds, press mobile data again so it is on. Reboot your phone.

I thought this at first, hence why I said about it in my post earlier.
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Thanks guys I will try and report back
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Or rather after turning the data off and on why not also turn off then on FLIGHT MODE. So that it will also refresh all connections.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Ok well I tried all of them even flight mode I have got signal has I have full

bars just says invalid sim card in the notification list bit lost

thinking of flashing three stock room back
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
That you can try. Then after flashing back the stock rom, retry the method. Hope it works.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] r1che:
wow

a BIG thankyou to all this worked for me well done every 1 !!!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
No need for Three ROM. Mine was originally Three ROM, complete with Three bootlogo etc., but I flashed the "ME" ROM yesterday. The ROM won't make any difference.

Look 1 post up above this (my quoted post) and do exactly as said there. It is slightly different from the OP.

This WILL work. It took me a few tries, until the last bit, if pressing [6]NV REBUILD does not work, try again from scratch and next time do [4]RESTORE BACK UP instead. That's what made mine work.
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
come dsfunch

I have just gone back in and had a look and PERSO SHA256 OFF

seem set to on if I lookin PERSO SHA256 OFF INFO it says on and I can not change it
[Galaxy S 4 General] richard371:
Does this work with the ATT model?

I tried it and it seemed to work but don't have another sim to test it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Press PERSO SHA256 INFO

Press Menu, back

PERSO SHA256 ON

Press Menu, Back

PERSO SHA256 OFF

Press Menu, Back.

(This should set them all to PERSO SHA256 OFF _NO CHANGE)

Press Menu, End.

Reboot. Do unlock method again from start.

Remember, when you press PERSO SHA256 OFF pres Menu, back after. No need to press PERSO SHA256 OFF INFO this will only mess things and is not part of the process!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
After setting it to off, when you press back it'll display the updated state, which is OFF

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
nexlwas build

Ok I tried still the same I will repeat a few more times
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Edited the original post. included "artnada" in the credits. Thanks for helping.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] daki_bre:
worked

Worked for Austrian A1

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Hi still northing ok bit confused when I click off and go back if I click on info will that mess stuff up has I was told not to but I did click back on it and checked it says on also should I delite the back up and start again
[Galaxy S 4 General] mattbrown:
im running cyanogenmod on my Three locked S4, and when I typed in *#0011# i get "Connection problem or invalid MMI code" I'm guessing this is a software sim unlock.
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Yea its software I think I dont understand that golden ticket when I click it it says you must back up first
[Galaxy S 4 General] richard371:
Anyone try ATT yet?
[Galaxy S 4 General] kevin619:
i think post give you all detail for sim-unlock method in Galaxy S4 and quite clear for showing step by step screen share

that's is really helpful ...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mikilo:
Just tried everything over and over religiously following the steps, but still unlocked, still asking for unlock code. It says the sha off didnt change. This is Globe lock but still cannot unlocked it using this method. Is there anything I can do? Salamat/Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] dknotty:
Unfortunately I can't get into the service menu now. Flashed the modem from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955 but it seems like nothing has changed.

Very odd.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Did you flash ME2 modem mate

Any modem newer than that won't allow you into service mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] dknotty:
err I din't think so. Is that in the link I posted?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Flash ME2 modem mate get into service mode turn SHA on then if you still have the code they gave you enter it you should then be unlocked
[Galaxy S 4 General] dknotty:
Boom. I think that works!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Your code work are you unlocked?

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You need SHA on then download unlock your s4 from play store mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] dknotty:
Yes. Works like a charm.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jerverg:
Then hit Chubby a Thanks for helping you.:good:

To TS, thanks for this!
[Galaxy S 4 General] juandawi:
Excuse me...

Country/Carrier	Date	Version	PDA	Kies

Philippines	2013 July	4.2.2	I9505XXUBMG5

Philippines	2013 June	4.2.2	I9505XXUBMF8

Philippines	2013 June	4.2.2	I9505XXUBMEA

Philippines	2013 April	4.2.2	I9505XXUAMDM

Philippines	2013 April	4.2.2	I9505XXUAMDE

Which one is ME2 ?

Tried to factory reset before flash to MDM, after flash to MDM, wipe data and follow page one instruction, but my s4 i9505 from smart phillipines still locked

i taped [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF , its writed

MENU DOES NOT EXIST

PRESS BACK KEY

Current Command is 116633

any idea?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
None of them is ME2 but MDM will allow you into service mode mate

Put SHA on and download unlock your s4 from play store the app is free but does cost to unlock but less than your carrier charges
[Galaxy S 4 General] deltlalines:
unlock app

None of the PERSO SHA256 OFF methods worked (locked S4 GT-i9505 from Orange UK)

Used Unlock your Galaxy S4 app from UnlockUnit - got a code within 1h, worked like a charm.:good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Well worth the money mate if like me you can't wait :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] spinky360:
Hello guys ... i have a small problem... i dont have golden backup ... ?! Any thing ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Just create one mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] speedyjay:
when i press back it doesnt bring up the service mode menu.....please help
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Flash ME2 modem
[Galaxy S 4 General] uglyboy613:
I have unlocked my s4 att. It worked. But in 1 or 2 day, my phone don't accept the sim card. I have to get out the and mounting on the simcard again, and it work. Have an idea ?

Ps : sorry for my poor english !!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ooshaugh1:
does anyone have a guide on flasing modems on a mac?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Its not adviceable to use OSX in flashing using odin but you can run windows in mac using vmware.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid Razr XT910

Apple iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] kalitza:
Is it possible to undo the sim unlock? If yes, how?

I'm asking because if i would need to get the phone to warranty, i need to put the phone to the originl carrier right?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Sorry mate but if I'm not mistaken the unlock is permanent
[Galaxy S 4 General] theghazi:
These step dont work with sprint is what I gathered. Just wanted to confirm from you folks
[Galaxy S 4 General] kalitza:
Does this steps on stock s4 or i need to root or root and flash a custom rom?

Thanks guys!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Just go for it mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] marcial19xx:
it works for me... thank you...
[Galaxy S 4 General] galga78:
Hi guys.

I got a 9505 locked to O2 (UK) with firmware xxubmea, i root the mobile and i change the modem to xxuame2 to have access to the UMTS step

i done everything and the mobile still locked :mad:

Should i install an older firmware from o2 (I9505XXUAMDD) or unbranded firmware and try again the unlock process? any advice...?

or there is any software to unlock... (like the s3?)
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
I was the same mate changing firmware won't unlock

Return SHA on and download unlock your s4 from play store and follow instructions the app is free but it's costs to unlock but it's worth the money
[Galaxy S 4 General] formanali:
Hi,

Not working in my S4 from Telus, Canada (SGH-I337M).

when I type *#0011#, it takes me to service mode..then i can press back and input key input 1..but after that if I tap back, it remains to the same screen... dont go to the service mode menu screen where i can tap 1 UMD bla bla....remains same as service mode.... what I should do... I tried to type the other code like *#2766336378# or something like that no response at all in that case....

if possible pls help me to unlock my S4.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mobileunlocked:
As Chubby65 mentioned, removing the SIM lock is permanent.

If you need to claim anything on the warranty, often companies won't check to see if the lock is active or not. It's usually a step they don't take too seriously. If it's the manufacturer warranty that you'd want to activate, then unlocking wouldn't effect this. It is a grey area but seeing as the manufacturer doesn't actually create the phone with the intention of it being locked, this doesn't actually alter the phone from their original spec, which maintains the warranty.

I hope that helps.
[Galaxy S 4 General] that1guyyep101:
Not working for SCH-R970

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 from us cellular and this isn't working.

When I dial *#0011# into the keypad nothing happens.

I guess my service menu is disabled?

I don't know how to enable it.

It's running 4.2.2

Baseband: R970VXUAMF5
[Galaxy S 4 General] kalitza:
Hi guys.

Just tryed some times and i'm stuck. I can get into ServiceMode but cant get into SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU. I've tryed typing back then key input 1 and it only jumps to a window only with a 1 inside then goes back to the ServiceMode.

Is there other way or maybe my phone cant get there...

Ty
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Read back over the last 10 pages and you'll see I've repeated my self several times

FLASH ME2 MODEM

Any modem newer will not allow you access to service mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] kalitza:
Done!! Worked just fine! Thanks a lot! :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Your welcome mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] galga78:
Well it seems that im going to spend a few quid...

Thanks anyway
[Galaxy S 4 General] ~(ACE)~:
Hey guys i flashed the ME2 modem, and older ones as well, but cant get into service mode. When i type *#0011# nothing happens. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
It's definitely worth it mate i spent ages trying and gave up in the end

For under 14 quid cheaper than the rest

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Have you pressed left soft key and pressed back?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ~(ACE)~:
That didn't work, I gave in and just flashed the pre-rooted deodexed MEA rom, which worked. I can get into all options. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
Guys, does one have to be rooted to flash the older modem??

Cheers,

M
[Galaxy S 4 General] vance74:
I want to try flashing the modem but my ROM and phone info is different but this phone is a Rogers phone Canadian variant. Here is my about info. What should I do to unlock this phone,, please help. I am having the same issue where I can't access the menu where you choose 1(UMTS)
[Galaxy S 4 General] galga78:
i think i found the solution check this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1308546

i just need more time reading, i dont want to ruin my mobile...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ramrod421:
If you have tried to do just the "key input -> 1 and Back" then try it backwards. I have found that if you first do "Back", then "key input -> 1", then "back" again; that should work. Once you do the "key input" the screen should go blank and only show a 1 on the top line. Then hit "back" again and you should be golden.
[Galaxy S 4 General] vance74:
Still not working. Do I have to have a sim card in? Out? New carrier ? Old carrier? This shouldn't be this Damn complicated. My bad.
[Galaxy S 4 General] proximus121:
Hello,

I'm trying to unlock my S4, and I already flashed the ME2 moden and now I get the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU.

The problem is that I don't have an authorized sim and if I try without sim or with an non-authorized sim it won't work.

Is there a way unlocking without an authorized sim or I have to get my hands on one?

Later edit:

I got an authorized sim an tried to do the steps but the sha256 is already off due to my previous attempts, so nothing happened

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] cqms13:
NO - flash with ODIN - doesnt require root
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
You need another sim from a different carrier or you'll never know if it has worked

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New carrier then you'll know if it's worked or not
[Galaxy S 4 General] proximus121:
I think you misunderstand me. Let's say the phone is locked in network C

1. So first I tried the method with non-authorized sim from network A

2. Then I tried without sim

3. Then I tried with an authorized sim from network C

and it's still not registering on network sims A or B (sim from a third network)
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Right got you

Go into service mode and turn SHA on it means your phone isn't unlocked mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] proximus121:
I went there and turn it on but in nvrebuild it says I don't have a backup. Should I enable sha and make a backup when using the non-authorized sim and then try to disable sha and restore backup using the authorized one?

Is there another way to put my phone in the original state... so I can try the steps again with an authorized sim?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
If you tried it already and it hasn't unlocked with this method

it never will mate

Your best bet is to turn SHA on and use the app unlock your s4 from play store the app is free but it does cost to unlock
[Galaxy S 4 General] proximus121:
Well, I think I have a network problem - I found out the phone is not locked. There could be a hardware problem or maybe software.

I'll talk with Samsung to see If I have international warranty(I bought the phone without papers) and if not, I'll install a custom ROM, maybe it will fix something.

Anyway, thanks for trying to help me.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Matt3333:
Unfortunately this wouldn't budge for me. It's locked onto Three UK. Tried the three stock XXUAME2 firmware, and then pre-rooted MEA with ME2 modem, both said I had a golden backup, but it was still locked even though I put in a different SIM card.

I'm stuck for ideas!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
No worries mate hope you get it sorted
[Galaxy S 4 General] jolipoli81:
same here, i'm have both Three and EE, both had tried the original modem and also the ME2 modem and also successfully gone through the steps instructed on page one but still it required sim pin

what else can we do besides paying for it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
Many thanks mate ;) Anyone know if and when GalaxSim Unlock will support the i9505!??
[Galaxy S 4 General] sergiuhusca:
Hy guys

i want to ask you if a samsung galaxy s4 with csc ME 1 (DTM) is factory

unlocked or not?

Also i want to know if exist another update for this csc?

now i have i9505xxuame2

The phone is T MOBILE (DEUTSCHETELEKOM) BRANDED!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
You have just 2 options mate either wait or pay to unlock

It's really your choice

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Only way to find out if it's unlocked is to try another carrier sim card mate

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The reply that i got from the dev is that they are still working on it mate

But i couldn't wait any longer so used app from play store
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark.m.moran:
Cheers man!
[Galaxy S 4 General] jjpxiii:
Hi all,

I unlocked my i9505 (made in Vietnam) after buying the code with the app "Unlock Galaxy S4" from UnlockUnit.

I tried everything I read here and on french forums, with an authorised sim, with and without SHA and nothing worked, I got fed up and bought the code.

Samsung must have changed some security stuff because for the vast majority of this topic everything went fine the first time but if you have a recent i9505 (some say the ones made in Vietnam can't be unlocked with the usual method) don't try too hard.
[Galaxy S 4 General] StifflerServices:
Can someone tell me if this works on the USA Verizon 1545 model? I might have to convert to prepaid due to financial reasons. Got a lil one on the way. I also have an S3 same carrier that's my wife's we will need to do also. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ngeg04t:
O2 S4 finally unlocked

That's brilliant THANKS!, finally got it unlocked from O2 with the ME2 firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 General] vwlover69:
I've looked through here, but didn't see it. Sorry if I missed it, but where can I get the ME2 firmware to flash on my wife's att s4? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jayfizze:
sim unlock

Do i have to root the dive before it do this :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] darren.wlsn1:
no
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
You only need to flash ME2 modem mate not the full firmware
[Galaxy S 4 General] vwlover69:
That is what I meant, but where do I find it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
The link is on THIS PAGE mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] vwlover69:
Thank you, I'll look again. This will work on the AT&T s4 right?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Don't know mate it's for I9505 version
[Galaxy S 4 General] vwlover69:
Sorry I missed that. I thought it was for all s4's. I guess I'll just pay to have her phone unlocked since att won't give me the code.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Use the app from play store mate unlock your s4

It still costs but is slightly cheaper
[Galaxy S 4 General] YOSEFE:
My ServiceMode Screen looks different. Where OP's image #3 has a dotted line, mine has the 1.

Also I don't progress to image 4. Is it that my phone is already sim unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] gamzdel:
It doesn't works on SGH-M919N (from METRO)!

Anybody know how to unlock it???
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Try the app from play store mate Or try galaxsim unlock also on play store

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You need ME2 modem or older to get into service mode mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] YOSEFE:
Okay. Would you like to suggest where I can get these?

Thanks given.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
The apps from play store mate

And you'll find the ME2 modem here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955
[Galaxy S 4 General] YOSEFE:
Done it. T-Mo UK sim works okay. Put back Voda UK sim, no joy, reading emergency calls only.
[Galaxy S 4 General] YOSEFE:
Edit:

My mistake. All is well. A wonderful guide. 100% success. I was incerting a disconnected payg sim. Hence emergency calls only message.
[Galaxy S 4 General] smar:
Worked on a Three UK handset!

Thanks for this - worked first time on a Three UK S4, originally with stock MEA rom. I downgraded the baseband to ME2, went through the unlock process and all works perfectly following the reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mirot:
S4 mini

hi all.

anyone know is possible to unlock S4 mini with this method?

thanx
[Galaxy S 4 General] that1guyyep101:
In reference to my post in this thread where I said the hidden menus were not working for my us cellular s4 (post #612)

I finally got them working!

You have to dial *#22745927

and click where it says "hidden menu disabled"

then click enable

then click OK

They do not stay enabled after rebooting the phone or removing the battery. Not sure why enabling them isn't permanent..
[Galaxy S 4 General] nido23:
I could not enter the service mode main menu.

Only the *#0011* is working for me and the I did tap BACK from the menu, then KEY INPUT then 1, (waited a few seconds) then tap BACK.

But I'm not getting into the Service Mode Main Menu. I'm on globe and my firmware is updated with the latest version.
[Galaxy S 4 General] whards:
i have baseband version of 19505DXUBMG5

can i flash the I9505DXUAME2 modem? so that i can use the service mode..
[Galaxy S 4 General] antichoice:
Hello

Where can I find pre-rooted I9505XXUAME2-DEODEXED-KNOX-FREE-HD-VOICE ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Yes mate you can

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If it's the rom you want you'll need to ask djembey if he's still got it as it's not listed anymore

If it's only the modem to get into service mode then you can download it From here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955
[Galaxy S 4 General] whards:
not working to my Globe Locked S4