yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Orion575:
Just unlocked my T-Mobile S4 M919 on 4.3 firmware, everything worked like a charm! Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dilawer02pg12:
Unable to get UMTS menu

Hi

I have Samsung S4 locked to Rogers but using methods I

didnt reach/get UMTS*menu

can any one help me to get UMTS menu and so I can follow furthers instruction to unlock my phone*Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] tekilaworm:
Anyone got the Command is 111 in the KEY IMPUT Step, im not moving from there, any sugestions???
[Galaxy S 4 General] big_b0sss:
will you unlock mine?

ive tried them two method. even i have asked my operator to unlock my handset they gave me a code but doesnt work:(:( .. i will pay u 15 will u unlock mine?
[Galaxy S 4 General] big_b0sss:
well then you guys are lucky cause still trying that thing but no luck i guess I'll phone three and ask unlock code from them will get 15 quid charged though
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Ok I took some screen first is info it says sevice limited

the next is what it says when I click off and the last is when you need to restore back up
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
I updated the Original Post in page 1. Added artnada's method and permanent unlock confirmation.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Press [4]
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Ok I will try this now thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Ok I tried this when I clicked 4 it said I had to make a back up first so I did that and it said saved to can not rember the name but I have some pics
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Retry the whole procedure without any mistakes. Then tap LOAD DEFAULT NV instead of RESTORE.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
One last thing to try, Go into settings, Connections tab, More Networks, Mobile Networks, make sure Mobile data is ticked, then press Network Operators, let it search for one. Then press Select Automatically.

Ok. So, I think we can safely say, somewhere along the way you may have done something not right! The bit that concerns me was when you said you pressed the 256SHA INFO and it said _ON. etc. There was no need to do that.

Go into settings, and about, status and see if your phone if set as Official.

If not, re-flash your Official Three ROM, check status again and get onto Three. Ask for a replacement under the warrantee. If you need to official ROM pm and I'll share mine from my Dropbox.

When you contact Three, just tell them you turned on your phone this morning, and it doesn't make calls or texts.
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Ok tried that its the same I think there is something really wrong here
[Galaxy S 4 General] jh787:
Didn't work for me I'm afraid.

tried everything I could think of.

ended up buying code off ebay for 12 quid.

I have always had issues unlocking phones locked to 3.
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Hi mate I tried that yea I flashed the 3 stock room back it says official I teied auto thing it it said could not connect if I take it back to three how could I explane the sim pin

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Hi mate so did you have the same prob has me were no sim worked if so did entering a code work
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Sim PIN?

All you need to do, is make sure your Sim is in the phone, take the box, all cables, manuals etc, go into the shop and bull****.

"Scuse me, I turned on my phone this morning and it said I had a software update. So I let it do what it needed and when it finished there was no signal or anything".

Or, better still;

"Scuse me, I turned on my phone this morning and I seem to have no signal or anything. I cannot makes calls or texts. I tried a back up and reset from the settings but it's still the same. Do you think it's broken?".

They will try a new sim. It won't work. They may then suggest perhaps a send off and a wait, to be fixed.

If they do suggest that, Tell them you're not too happy about that as you need the phone for work, {you're self employed}. If you have a few contracts with thenm, point it out how much you pay each month, maybe.

Be polite but firm and persistent. Ask to see a manager if needs be. Remember, be very polite but persistent. Do NOT get angry or aggressive.

You may walk out with a new, (possibly), already unlocked phone. (You'll know because when you boot it up and it has the Sammy logo, chances are it's unlocked)

Job's a good 'un. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
hi mate yea I think I might have to this is what it dose when I turn the phone on
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Even with your official sim in it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Yea thats with my 3 sim strange
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Ok.

Go back to the store, take the phone, with box, cables etc. receipt, and tell them you turned on your phone this morning and you were greeted with that.

This could work in your favour.

Do NOT tell them you did anything other than a "back up and reset" from settings, as suggested on Samsung's help website.

Do NOT mention ANY other things you did.

Remember to mention, if needed, that you need your phone for work! Don't forget, you're self employed and your phone is your work. ;)

You may walk out with a new phone after.:angel:

Let us know how it goes.
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
thanks mate yea I will take it today and let you know thanks for all the help I think ns data is messed up some how
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Yeah, don't sound too technical to the bloke in the shop though lol Remember, you're just the dumb customer ;) :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Lol very true
[Galaxy S 4 General] PLUG313:
**** this was scary

for a minute I didn't get any signal and thought I messed up

how do I check if it worked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] kachmul2004:
Yes
[Galaxy S 4 General] big_b0sss:
how do i contact?
[Galaxy S 4 General] kachmul2004:
PM, email, skype etc....contacts are all over my profile
[Galaxy S 4 General] robdevil:
It doesnt worked for me but Chainfire helped me with his Lockaway app.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
[Galaxy S 4 General] wizard888:
Trying to unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 (SC-04e)

Hi all,

I followed Method 1 & 2 to unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 (SC-04e) and none of the method worked.

Then I realized that if you have "Service: Limited" it won't work and you have to

"Flash ME2 modem through Odin mate"

So I followed the link to http://xdaforums.com/show...php?p=39176955

Now I get the idea that you need to flash modem to an older version.

But I have no idea which one of the flash file to use.

Could anyone please explain flashing procedure in step by step?????

Also if none of these options work.

Could I root the phone and then try to unlock?
[Galaxy S 4 General] classified_noob:
So.. question.. u do have to start with a t mobile SIM in first before u switch
[Galaxy S 4 General] ppessoa:
Sim

Hello does it have to be and suported sim inside or it can be done without a sim??

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My base band id I9505XXUDMGG does it allow the access to the menu?
[Galaxy S 4 General] fervillalbapy:
Hello everyone.

i have a gt i9500 (UBUBMG1) from Tigo Paraguay.

i've tried the 2 methods and i got the "menu not exist, current command is 111" error.

i flashed to MDK modem (i guess an equivalent to ME2 from i9505) and again i had another "menu not exist, current command is 186" error.

when i have the MG1 or newer modem my phone has no problem and has service with the carrier company but with the MDK modem has no service at all.

i rooted my phone and i went to dev/block folder. i saw 0bytes files that has been modified las time at december 31 1969 (?). i don't know if that has something to do with my still-locked phone and the errors with the methods from this thread.

currently i have MG9 modem and has service with the carrier company.

Regards from Paraguay.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mgolejnik:
???

It does not work on my Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 UK o2. No blue LED
[Galaxy S 4 General] fervillalbapy:
lost patience

well.. nevermind.. i just bought a code. It cost me 24,99 USD..

fast answer by the way less than 1 hour from gsm liberty.

s4 i9500 free now :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] sergio_sss:
This is all i keep on getting, I tried the steps mentioned before lots of times but it still does not change :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] juapao:
unlocking my i9505 on android 4.3

Hi guys, i would just like to inquire if the procedures provided applicable for the android 4.3? or is there any other way on unlocking it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cal4877:
Would this work on sprint s4 phones
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jrhoop:
Im waiting for my code from Unlock Your Galaxy S4

Couldnt get into the service menu so paid $19 for 1-20 min code.

EDIT: Worked 1st time - happily unlocked!
[Galaxy S 4 General] darknes4o:
Thanks for the guide mate!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tika90:
Hi, I tried more times every steps correctly, but my menu won't change to the Service Main Menu. It's stuck at the 1st service menu.

My phone is with 4.2.2 android, gt-i9505, basically at the three network in UK but now I would to unlock to use with hungarian sim cards.
[Galaxy S 4 General] e16JDjdWPE:
No success, I've tried flash old modem versions via Odin, but still can't open Service Menu. :(

Original modem version is I9505XXUEMJ8, I've tried XXUEMI8, XXUBMEA, XXUBMGA..

Galaxy S4 i9505 Orange UK
[Galaxy S 4 General] HardyRexion:
If I unlock my THREE GT-I9505, how will it get Android OS updates. Will it still have to wait for THREE to get its Updates out:confused:

My phone is currently on 4.2.2.

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jrhoop:
After unlocking i flashed mine with stock unbranded firmware found in this thread that will then be updated via Kies. But tbh it wont be long before i jump ship to 4.4 custom rom.
[Galaxy S 4 General] e16JDjdWPE:
I've bought code on the Ebay, now my GT-I9505 unlocked :victory::good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] ghstrida:
Hello friends

I tried to remove SIM lock from my Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 using this method: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2282683.

I can go up to Step 4 but don't get the ServiceMode. When I put "1" as Key Input, I get "MENU NOT EXIST PRESS BACK KEY Current Command is 111".

I've updated modem using Odin to "GT-I9500_Modem_DDUEMJ9" three times now but still no luck. HELP PLEASE !!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] kensixx:
I'm on a sim-locked GT-19500, on middle east. not sure. i'm trying that but when after key input then 1, it says menu not exist, command is at 111 or something? help please =D
[Galaxy S 4 General] marte2kx:
My friend has a barred s4 and he wonders if it would work on his phone, its on o2 and works here on o2. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] unlocked-planet:
After step 3 none of this can be reached

Tried step 3, and it does not go to the main menu but stays in step 3

can't get main menu screen to appear.

Thank you so much.
[Galaxy S 4 General] C114:
1. Dial *#0011#

2. press Menu then tap BACK

At step 2 nothing happens, nothing changes. Any ideas why?

Android 4.3

ML1

I9505

O2 - UK
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtzz:
model: I9505

network: EE (UK)

fw: EMK1

*not rooted*

Both methods don't work.

I just cannot get to the main service menu.

Dialing *#0011# then menu -> back -> nothing happens. menu -> key input -> 1 -> nohting happens again.
[Galaxy S 4 General] C114:
@up

I have exactly the same problem. Im not rooted as well.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtzz:
Do this and you will be able to get into the menu.

Ok, so I flashed the XXUAME2 modem and was able to get to the menu and disable this as per the OP.

'PERSO SHA256 Info' now shows 0.

However, it still asks for unlock code when trying with another SIM.
[Galaxy S 4 General] caoli_211:
Thanks

I never thought it could be so easy. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] sd_dracula:
when I put in 1 and hit enter nothing happens.

Baseband version: I9505XXUDMGG

Is the FW wrong for this to work?
[Galaxy S 4 General] aud182:
faulty

Noob here, please help naman po or redirect to existing topics.

I have this S4 sim locked. Updated to 4.3 Would like to ask how to unlock.

A friend attempted to unlock however it wasn't100% successful. I can use the device, using my own sim now, however it still have issues of being disconnected from the network from time to time, like always.

I have to activate flight mode first and deactivate it again before I can see the network bars again.

If device is locked or idle for a minute, that network/signal bar disappears as if it is blocked or something.

Please advise.

Model Number: GT-I9505

Android Version: 4.3

Baseband Version: I9505XXUAMDC

Kernel Version:

3.4.0-2082040

se.infra@R0301-19 #1

Thu APr 11 22:42:13 KST 2013

Build Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMKE
[Galaxy S 4 General] algonzalez03:
answer

I spent the entire day trying to solve the same problem. I found out that you have to have the ME2 modem flashed through odin. The me2 modem is listed in the forum below. From what I experienced the build didnt matter. It was the modem file that allowed me to access the menu.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955
[Galaxy S 4 General] C114:
What if you flash a different modem after unlock, will it be still unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] erickit:
For those saying that putting 1 and hitting enter does nothing.. that's also the same thing mine does with MF3. I did what the post below says:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514607

I'm able to run an Italian Vodafone sim in my AT&T phone now. It's not an unlock, but it appears to do the job.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmjviana:
In PERSO SHA256 Info it says SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[1]. This means it's locked or unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] jhawz01:
hi,

i bought my S4 i9500 here in saudi arabia and it is region locked here in middle east. I tried your instructions but im always stucked in step wherein i put "key Input" 1 . it always say MENU NOT EXIST. is there any possible way to unlock my phone?

And are these steps applicable with android 4.3? or i need to downgrade my version first to do so?

thanks...
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtzz:
Yes.

Locked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmjviana:
I've got SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG[0] but when I insert a diferrent sim card network still says it's locked and shows the option to insert the code to unlock.

When I do the last step of the process it says "Error" and the phone reboots. Is it normal?
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtzz:
Maybe.

My previous phone (S4 LTE) depended on that setting so 0 meant unlocked and 1 meant locked. I could flip that as much as I wanted.

My current one (same model) does not depend on that (or not only on that) as I'm still asked for unlock code even if it shows 0.

Both phones are from EE.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmjviana:
I don't know if it's related or not but when I try to make a call the destitation phone rings, but I can't see nothing in the screen or hear anything. Can you help me with this?
[Galaxy S 4 General] xtzz:
Not really, IMHO that's a totally different type of problem, not related to SIM/carrier lock.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmjviana:
I think this happened when I installed the I9505XXUAME2 from my provider to try to unlock the phone. When I did this wireless didn't work. Later I noticed that phone.apk wasn't working either. I got back in CM 11 but still isn't working. Any ideas about what I should do?
[Galaxy S 4 General] zebell:
You can do it on cerian basebands only, Thankfully ive just been able to unlock mine for FREE so thanks a lot
[Galaxy S 4 General] nishangrg:
what about NTT Docomo Galaxy S4 SC-04E the methods dosen't work !!
[Galaxy S 4 General] nalitox:
This is how I have unlocked the REGION LOCK in the Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9505): :good:

Just talk to the Samsung Support on their website, use their live chat. Describe your problem and they will ask for your IMEI. I have unlocked already 2 Samsung Galaxy S4 with this method.

It is free, easy and safe. No rooting required, no flashing, no paying money to obscure people to abtain the code.

If you have further questions, please send me a PM, I won't reply in this thread. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] anducoj:
Hi all

I got a S4 GT I9505, Android 4.2.2, BV: I9505XXUBMEA, never rooted, locked in 3uk. Dialing *#0011#i takes me to service mode, then using the back button and then key input, if i put 1 it takes me back to service mode screen but( something changed there) not to the UMTS Main menu. I tried with it's original SIM, with no SIM and with a new functional SIM. Each time same result.

What are my odds to unlock this phone?

Pls help a n00b:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] rastafenian:
Stuck using the methods of the op all day but can confirm region lock away by chainfire worked a treat!! Thanks all
[Galaxy S 4 General] alvihion:
Hello! I can confirm this method is working for orange spain. Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
But not for Yoigo spain :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] whitesides:
:o you should better take your sim out, lol
[Galaxy S 4 General] fyre31:
hey guys, so I reverted my s4 to stock and updated to 4.3 via OTA (was going to sell it) and for some reason it locked itself back. now im trying to unlock, i managed to downgrade the modem and can access service mode. however, after rebooting, the phone is still locked. how so?
[Galaxy S 4 General] rastafenian:
Yup been there dude. Search the forum for "region lock away by chainfire". Worked for me when everything else failed. Thanks chainfire

Phone was locked to Vodafone Ireland and a friends was locked to the three network ireland. It worked on both. Theres a beer on the way to chainfire!
[Galaxy S 4 General] senadrama:
Hi

Hi im from montenegro and i have an tmobile i9505 model and when i do the first steps it wont go to main menu on service menu i tap enter the key menu back and nothing hapens it stuck there
[Galaxy S 4 General] rastafenian:
Hi there. Nothing is suppose to happen. Its with the next command...'key input 1" that brings up the main menu. If it fails to you have to flash modem me2 which can be done via odin. Just do a search of the forums here and you'll find it. If all else fails try the region lock away app by chainfire.
[Galaxy S 4 General] senadrama:
Hi

i have the 4.3 mkf baseband do i needto downgrade or to flash the baseband?
[Galaxy S 4 General] rastafenian:
Sorry, its me birthday and im on the way to the pub. But from memory yeah....flash that baseband to ME2. If im sober enough in a bit I'll check back to see how youre gettin on.
[Galaxy S 4 General] lulalinda:
Different service menu

Hey, I have a different problem all together, when I dial *#0011# this is the screen I get: (I can't upload a picture, but this is what it says)

ServiceMode

UMTS : ROAM(CS+PS)

RRC State: IDLE

WCD;A 1900 Band 2

Reg PLMN 748-7, IsPCS? 0

HSPA+ used: 0

CH DL:9763, UL:9363

CELL_ID:0x40a61

LAC: 0x2364

PSC: 68 (104)

RSCP:-106(AVG:-103), ECIO:-13

2nd RSSI: Not Available

IMEI CERTI: PASS​

So when I do all the menu/back/key input thing all I get is this message

"MENU NOT EXIST

Press Back Key

Current Command is 111"

Anyone know whats going on?
[Galaxy S 4 General] senadrama:
Hi

it keeps saying that the golden backup doesnt exist and happy bday bro :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] yulaw5110:
when i follow the steps it wont go into the service menu after i hit the 1 key input
[Galaxy S 4 General] dgml14:
same issue here...different menu than shown in tutorials
[Galaxy S 4 General] tink5:
how do I do it for sch-i545

I have looked every where I want to unlock my Sim so I can use it on metro
[Galaxy S 4 General] damastah:
Every time they update the Modem. ,they can change that menu. You have a different version than they have listed there and so it wont work
[Galaxy S 4 General] Malekoo:
tried it a million times but still it wont work here's my version:

AP I9505XXUEMK9

CP I9505UAMDC

CSC I9505OLBEMK3

( I just changed this I9505UAMDC but the AP and CSC are stock. I'm from the philippines and it's smart locked. I need your help guys)
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
I have the da me probleme. Csc yoigo spain
[Galaxy S 4 General] ferdeenandxda:
This doesn't work anymore. Does it? I tried in my Galaxy s4 i337m with 4.3 but nothing happens when I push back key - key input 1 - back again.
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
I just bought the code for 15$

Enviado do meu GT-I9505 através de Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] C114:
Up@ where did you bought the code?
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
Gsmunlock

Enviado do meu GT-I9505 através de Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] oxwaldia:
You first need to root your phone, then there are plenty of apps in the play store to get it unlocked
[Galaxy S 4 General] Si.U:
Hy.. I'm Indonesian

i Just buy the Samsung Galaxy S4 4G i9505 in Saudi Arabia

my Phone is Locked by Region (Locked by AXIOM Telecom Distributor) and only can use the operator are listed in Middle East

I wanted to unlock My Phone

i have tired to try unlock by First Page Method, i have try to buy unlock Code too, but nothing happens, no one can give me Unlock Code

My Phone now Running on Jelly Bean 4.3 with BaseBand Version : I9505XXUEMK9

i do need to Unlock my Phone, any one can help me?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] C114:
Im Pay Monthly O2 UK. I requested an unlock code on O2 website chat. Its free of charge. It takes 7 days to get the unlock code by txt.
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
just buy it, its more safe and secure =)

gsmunlock 2 hours latter you have the code in your email
[Galaxy S 4 General] Si.U:
[MENTION=602767]upper[/MENTION] me...

Thanks for advice, but i have tired to try buy and then buy again Unlock Code, but isn't work.

I stuck ordering when the Unlocker service ask about Carrier Locker,

My SGS 4 is not locked by any Carrier, but locked by Regional. So i dont know what carrier must i choose
[Galaxy S 4 General] C114:
@up

If customer questions regarding the “regional lock” function of their product, they can contact customer service.

Samsung Customer Service can be reached by phone: 0180 667 267 864 (* 0,20 € / call from a landline and a maximum of 0,60 € / call from a mobile phone, from the International delivery service hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00. -20:00 clock, Saturday: 09:00-17:00 clock)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Si.U:
Thanks for Reply..

i Confused with Indonesian Samsung Service Center Policy

they said that the will not help unlock the illegal devices (bought in another Country)

but Samsung UEA (Uni Emirate Arab) said that All of Samsung Service Center must Help any devices with Samsung Branded, but with out Warranty Service (if from another country)

i have call to Samsung UEA and Samsung Saudi, they are not provide Unlock Code from Phone, but we must go to local Samsung Service Center :confused:

now.. my Samsung was Fly to Saudi Arabia again for Unlock Proccess.

Thanks XDA-Dev
[Galaxy S 4 General] casper0k:
i tried on my Galaxy S4, but getting an error "connection problem or invalid MMI code" I use FoxHound 2.0 ROM
[Galaxy S 4 General] peepooh:
4.3

any guide for stock touchwiz 4.3?i tried to downgrade modem to me2 but i'm getting error after restore. i'm on globe firmware philippines:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
It works, I receive this email after 2 hours

http://www.unlockonline.com/unlock.php

Dear David Ferreira,

The unlock code order you placed on our web site SimUnlock.Com has been completed.

Your Device: Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505

Your IMEI: 357800056#######

Your network unlock code: 208253##

Service provider code: 11276###

Unfreeze (Reset) code: 42525###

How to enter unlock code:

Power on your phone with a non allowed SIM

(A SIM from a different network other than your phone is locked to)

Your device should promt to enter unlock key code

Enter the appropriate unlock code and press Ok

Your phone should be unlocked now.

We thank you for using our unlocking service.

Best Regards

UnlockOnline.Com - Support Team

E-mail: support@unlockonline.com
[Galaxy S 4 General] tazlooney89:
how to unlock sim GT-I9500 with JB 4.3?
[Galaxy S 4 General] imjoRDz:
Hi how cn i unlock a GT-I9505?? its lock here in globe telecom philippines.