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[Galaxy S 4 General] StifflerServices:
I need to unlock my Verizon s4 and s3, Can this be done? on the US Verizon S4 & s3? I'm running The Hyperdrive ROM on the s4 and the s3 is not rootedrooted and is stock w both I believe original modem (if it matters). Which If someone can point me in the direction on how to change the modem also would be great. I want to be able to flash both to either prepay Verizon or other network. Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] neo390:
Please help!

Someone please help me!

I have Sprint samsung galaxy S4 16gb.

Its rooted with premium ROM. Everything was fine until i have decided to get it unlocked and i followed the second method exactly. Except that it didnt work and my phone did not except the SIM card i tried. The next day, when i left home (my wifi area), my phone switched to mobile data and this is when i started having problems. My internet kinda works and kinda does not. Sometime it will somehow, but most of the time it wont work. And this happens in places where i normally had good internet. Can get full bars of service and make calls, but there will be no internet.

I am guessing that this happened after doing NV restore, but not sure.

Please help me.

I have called sprint and spent hours talking to them. All they told me is to do PRL update, then profile update. Which go through just fine when i have internet, but then i loss it again.

By the way, i called sprint and submitted a request to get my phone internationally unlocked and they did it on their end same day. Now i feel completely stupid for doing it myself.

Please help!

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Will a factory reset fix this? If so, i will just go ahead and do it.

I created a backup before doing this unlock thing through teamwin recovery, but even restoring my phone back to the day when everything was fine did NOT help!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ledocbio:
Hi

I have an s4 active. I am unable to get to the umts option.

All I can do is bring the menu up by 0011
[Galaxy S 4 General] StifflerServices:
A couple of questions for u....who(what department) did u talk to at sprint to get it unlocked?... And did they walk u thru any steps to unlock it from the handset? If not how how did they say to check that it wad unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] neo390:
I called the services department and asked them to to unlock the phone. They told me that they have to submit a case to international department of some sort and that department will call me back. So i was like ok. They called back, asked some security questions did something on their end and then told me to go to settings => more => system update and click UICC Unlock

Thats it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] NekoOtoko:
Hello folks!

It would be a big help if the first post was edited with links to a vanilla ROM for S4 that supports unlocking 100%. Then we could all use it and then flash back to w/e we want or had before.

Many thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] EvaRia:
Thank you so much for this!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] neo390:
So does anyone know what happened to my phone? On top of all of that my battery dies very quick. The phone does not last a day not even using internet.
[Galaxy S 4 General] will kirby:
iv also tried it loads of times and it wont let me go into the the next mode screen its really confusing some1 please help i need my phone asap
[Galaxy S 4 General] spugo:
Problems

Hi i tried your steps but at step 2 i have a No Service displayed on my screen then i cant move onto your other steps. Do you know why?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mr Antonz 85:
hi guys I have a galaxy s4 locked to three uk.

ive tried this method so many times and I cant seem to get into service menu it just wont work..

im wondering if it might have anything 2 do with the firmware or software version.

from what I gathered my software is i9505xxubmea/i9505h3gbme3
[Galaxy S 4 General] smar:
I had a Three UK S4 on MEA rom as well. I had to downgrade the baseband modem to ME2 to get the service menu (link for modem files available in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025). The service menu then worked fine, and the phone is now fully unlocked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mr Antonz 85:
Really o no. Erm wat exact file is it. And how do i actually downgrade? Will it affect my warranty or put a counter on the phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] smar:
If you look on that page for XXUAME2, you will find the download links (direct link is http://d-h.st/IFe). Instructions for installing are also in that post - you will have to install via Odin. If you are not familiar with Odin, and/or flashing your phone, it may be better for you not to try this as if things go wrong there is always a (slight) risk of bricking your phone unless you are careful to follow the instructions exactly. In this case, your best option may be to use the paid for unlock app on Play Store.

If you are still happy to try, then downgrading your baseband as above won't affect your counter as it is part of an original Samsung rom. Whether or not Three UK use this to argue with warranty claims is another matter. I don't actually use Three and so don't have much experience with their customer service. Technically though, I don't see any reason for it to affect your warranty as again, it is a standard Samsung modem you are installing. Also, once you've unlocked, you can always upgrade your modem back to your current version.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mr Antonz 85:
fantastic cheers mate will go for it sometime 2day I hope :)

and the unlock process menu bit will defo be in this rom?
[Galaxy S 4 General] smar:
Yes, the service menu option you need should be accessible from this baseband.
[Galaxy S 4 General] neo390:
Can someone please help me?!
[Galaxy S 4 General] s4ja:
When I get to service mode - network lock - it tells me MENU NOT EXIST....any suggestions my fellows s4's
[Galaxy S 4 General] peter_baum:
can't get into the service menu at all

I can't get into the service menu at all. More specifically, I get to the first and second, but not to the third screen shown in the tutorial. Moreover, I noticed that the screen in step 2 looks different on my phone. Namely, the line saying "Service available" as well as the line below are not there. Any ideas how to fix this?

I am on a GT-i9505 with Samsung stock I9505XXUBMEA firmware that is branded to swisscom (a Swiss mobile provider).

PS: this is similar to what is described in wadoodles' post from July 15th
[Galaxy S 4 General] venu238:
I have galaxy s4 I337 At&t MF3 ROM, can I root my phone and downgrade it to MDL?

Does it work or will it brick my phone permanently?
[Galaxy S 4 General] atengkutang:
Nothing happens when i press back on step 2.
[Galaxy S 4 General] peter_baum:
same for me

What is your firmware version and phone?

The same thing happens for me. I am on a GT-i9505 with stock swisscom branded I9595XXUBMEA firmware from Samsung. It seems that the service menu is not available on this phone (the first and 2nd screen in this thread show up, but on the second screen, the last 2 lines are missing, and I don't get to the third screen)
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
will this method work on i9500?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Download galaxsim unlock from play store mate

Supports i9500 but not i9505 at the moment
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
Tried that it says unlocked but after i insert locked sim ask to enter server unlock code
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Strange have you tried any other method or just that one?
[Galaxy S 4 General] DHARQAXIAN:
I do not understand this. You must have a different firmware as your instructions do nothing for me :crying:

1. Dial *#0011# = SERVICE MODE

2. press Menu then tap BACK = NOTHING HAPPENS

3. press the Menu again the tap KEY INPUT then enter 1, (wait a few seconds) = IT AUTO JUMPS BACK TO SERVICE MODE

4. press Menu then tap BACK (not needed for me) = NOTHING HAPPENS

Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU

Tap [1]UMTS (may auto go into next menu (mine did) = HOW DO I TYPE 1 WITHOUT GOING BACK TO 'KEY INPUT' ? WHEN I DO TAP 'OK' IT GOES BACK TO SERVICE. WHERE IS THIS UMTS?

then [1]DEBUG SCREEN = I TYPE 1 GOING BACK TO 'KEY INPUT' ? WHEN I DO TAP 'OK' IT GOES BACK TO SERVICE MODE. WHERE IS PHONE CONTROL?

What am I doing wrong? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
Tried many methods, but no success. I have z3x box and it said unlock done but it still ask for server unlock code that is very strange and z3x team has no answer for me.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Make sure you return SHA back on then try again if SHA is off then it will not work
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
Wha is SHA? I'm a noob.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Read the op all you need is there mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
I did read it, problem is I'm having same problem with others with step2 doesn't do anything so I can't go into Service Mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] gellmar:
Hi!

My friends has got Galaxy S4 from Greece carrier Cosmote, and in Greece he managed to work with VODAFONE SIMs. Now he is back to Russia, and has his phone locked when using Megafon SIM. He used both Russian stock ROM and original Greece stock too, the problem is that he can not access into Service Mode after Back button. The BACK tap on Step3 returns to menu from Step 2. The long code also doesnt work.

FIX: flashed modem and got into menu, completely passed guide, phone rebooted but still locked
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Flash ME2 modem with Odin mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
does it have ME2 modem for i9500? I know in i9505 modem section has ME2 modem
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Don't think so mate

Try flashing an older modem and see if it let's you into service mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] supra00:
need to d/l all firmware and gonna try 1 by 1 and will keep all other i9500 users with same issue updated.
[Galaxy S 4 General] supermorph:
try this code :

*#27663368378#

i could not run stuff in *#0011# no menus etc, so i bought samsung service mode app

and it shows codes... the one i posted was for the s4
[Galaxy S 4 General] kpradd:
*#001# works for me fine, but after reboot phone requests unlocking code, my i9505 from france and it locked for SFR operator, Included was not the original sim card, generally waiting for decision, respected professionals
[Galaxy S 4 General] Janta:
Service: limited

Hi, I just bought the brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) and it's locked on VIP (Croatia).

I wanna do sim-unlock but I can't. I dial *#0011# and then service menu got opened. Then I tap on back, after that I choose "Key Input" and type "1"..then I tap back again. Nothing happened. The problem is that I can't get in Service Main menu.

When the phone is in service mode, it says "service - limited".

Please help. Sorry for bad English.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pancho2288:
can't enter de main service menu

Having the same problem that this guy.

this is what comes up after typing 1 in "key input"

I have a gt-i9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] Greg2013:
Would this Sim unlocking method work on a T-Mobile Gs4. Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] BirdHouse007:
Hi,

I'm trying to SIM unlock my brand new galaxy S4 from Bell Canada SGH 1337m doing this method, but I cannot access the service mode. After reading a lot of this thread, I understand that it is because my modem is too recent, so I flashed the I9505_XXUAME2_MODEM using Mobile Odin Pro as reccomended.

I ran into several issues, first off, I could not get to flash it using desktop Odin as I was always getting a failed error message and I have no idea why. After switching to Mobile Odin, I could not select Modem 1 in the app as I was always getting a Partition could not be found error. I performed the flash with the modem as Modem 2 in the app and I rebooted. However, now I am not getting any phone reception signal and I do not even get any text when typing the 0011 code whereas I was before (just not able to access the service mode or the proper menus to perform the unlock).

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong or could anyone offer any assistance? Also, does anyone have any idea what modem I should be using once the SIM has been performed (sorry for not doing more research on that one and simply asking). I have a feeling it would simply be faster.

The phone is rooted.

Thanks,
[Galaxy S 4 General] mobileunlocked:
For the people that are running into trouble here...have you all tried inserting a non-accepted SIM card first and seeing if you get the prompt to enter an unlock code? Just wondering if the prompt doesn't appear for you guys, which would be something common amongst you. If that is the case, and no prompt appears, hopefully someone really clever around here could figure out why.
[Galaxy S 4 General] wifiuk:
i just asked my network provider o2 UK for the unlock code and they said i can have it for free in 7 days time.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mso1328:
ho to flash ME2

please help me regarding this.

is it true that wifi maight not work after flashinh ME2
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Works fine here mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] bekz:
Sim unlocking S4

Having the same problem with my EE I9505, it won't go past the 2nd step and stays on service mode screen.

Please help.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Use ME2 modem mate if that doesn't work then download unlock your s4 from play store the app is free but costs to unlock but it's worth the money
[Galaxy S 4 General] gsmsikar:
this unlocking method does not work on sgh-m919n , is there any solution to unlock this set from metro pcs ?

how to bring some hidden menus back ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Bolo_ldu:
I'll try this thank you.

Enviado desde mi GT-I9500 usando Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mar2312:
Does anyone know what to do if they can't get to the main menu? ( the one with UMTS at the top)
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Flash ME2 modem through Odin mate

Any newer modem and it won't let you into service mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sammy91:
T9 Dialer Problem

SORRY HAD TOO MANY PAGES OPEN, POSTED ON WRONG PAGE..

PLEASE DELETE MODDERS

Hi,

Need some assistance with the T9 dialer on the Samsung S4 (i9505).

e.g. When I open the dialer, and type 323 (Dad), only contacts with 323 in their mobile number come up. Not dad.

It used to work fine on my S3, I used the samsung transfer App to move contacts to my new phone and now its not working :eek:, can anyone shed some light on this issue ?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] mitchieperlas:
my Rom version is mg5 how can i unlock this...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mar2312:
Cheers, I'll give this a try! Is there a guide on how to do this? I've never flashed a phone before. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Yes mate there is a guide in the op on modem thread
[Galaxy S 4 General] crzygrmn:
:silly:

this forum is for 9500 9505, NOT I337M or tmobile something something

you prolly broke your phone!! THis method only works for stock firmware released in april or may,

after the last update it DOESNT work any more!

DONT FLASH **** THATS NOT FOR YOUR PHONE

Just go to sammi mobile download the oldest firmware for your BELL CANADA,

most likely the one with THE OLDEST DATE or the BOTTOM ONE

DOWNLOAD ODIN AND KIES AND JUST FLASH AWAY !! USE GOOGLE FOR MORE INFO ON FLASHING

ANOTHER TIP : DONT FLASH **** WITH MOBILE ODIN , most the time it can screw your phone!

always flash rom desktop! only flash from recovery, when they tell you in the OP to do it!!

hope that helps you, and thats how i always do it and never screw up my phone

and i unlocked like at least 30 s4 and a gazilion s3 and note 2 and many others for free on kijiji!

so trust me !

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OH most people having problems because after the last update it will not work ANYMORE!

YOU HAVE TO FLASH BACK STOCK FIRMWARE RELEASED in the spring!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] r_ved:
samsung galaxy s4 Service Mode problems while unlocking

Hi All,

I tried to follow all posts and for somewhat reason my phone now does not go to "Main Menu" in the SERVICE MODE when I click BACK in the MENU button (Bottom LEFT button) and then type 1 in the KEY INPUT.

It does NOT change.

In both case receive screen similar as below.

Would really appreciate your help as trying to use one of the unlocking codes but can not because of these.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mar2312:
Thanks so much! Finally something works :victory:
[Galaxy S 4 General] crzygrmn:
Look at the post above yours.

That may explain why
[Galaxy S 4 General] r_ved:
Hi Crzygrmn

Do you mean your post on page 73, the one below?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorin800:
I'm having some issues with my i9505.I downgraded to me2,followed the guide but when i start my phone witt unauthorized sim i have full signal but it still says that my sim is wrong.What's wrong with my phone?:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
It means that it's still locked mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorin800:
Ty for you quick answer^^

Do you have any suggestions with what should i try next?:D
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Well I used an app off play store mate unlock your s4 although the app is free it does cost to unlock but it's worth the money
[Galaxy S 4 General] briczz:
what modem did you flash? or how can i know what modem will i flash
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mar2312:
I went to this forum http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955

and downloaded the odin v3.04 program and then the XXUAME2 modem from the list.

I have a gt I9505 so this should work if you have the same model.
[Galaxy S 4 General] .:Crack:.:
Hey,

a friend of mine is trying to unlock his i9500 (BB: i9500UBUAMDE) but it's not working.

1. there is no "[1]UMTS", instead there are different options. You can go to "network lock" though but if pressing it you get a message that says the menu does not exist and input code 186 (or something similar - can't quote it at the moment).

Do you have any idea why?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Try galaxsim unlock from play store mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] fireboy987:
my cousin has the i9500 and I don't knw if its unlocked

I put my sim in and tried calling but said "mobile network not available" and it also had a network symbol with magnifying glass in notification bar

so I tried unlockin using *#0011# method but nothin happened when I dial that

so is this unlocked or not
[Galaxy S 4 General] Kurotsuchi:
really useful post, thanks buddy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] catoon2b:
I also flashed ME2 to get in ServiceMenu. However, I couldn't unlock successfully even though I followed UNLOCK METHOD step-by-step.( My phone was locked by THREE UK :(

So any suggestion for my circumstance? Now can I root my S4 and flash a new rom to unlock my phone?

Thank you so much,
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
You don't need to unlock your phone to root or change firmware

Unlocking your phone allows you to use another network sim card

Flashing a new firmware or rooting won't unlock your phone

This method to unlock doesn't work for everyone

If like me you really can't wait to unlock download unlock your s4 from play store the app is free but costs to unlock but it's well worth the money mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] JAYZE:
guys, will doing a hard reset (reset cache/Data, factory reset) restore the settings i changed on SERVICEMODE?

i have messed up with other settings in Network Control and i cant connect to HSPA now..please help..thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] matthewlemonade:
great
[Galaxy S 4 General] doct14:
ME2

is this an ME2 you recon: I9505XXUAMDD_I9505EVRAMDA_EVR

should it work with this firmware?

thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] xdaadxi:
why not spend $2 and get the unlock code from ebay...instead of risking to mess up your $500 phone by using this method.
[Galaxy S 4 General] DJScribe:
UNLOCK | DISMISS Dialogue

I completed Method 1 successfully on my TMo S4, however upon booting up with AT&T SIM, I continue to get the gray SIM NETWORK LOCK screen with UNLOCK and DISMISS buttons. Can only boot up in SAFE mode unless I re-insert my TMo SIM. Everywhere I've looked I end up with only two options, pay a site for an unlock code, which 50% is questionable or pay or my phone in full and as TMobile for the unlock code. Isn't this whole Unlock Revolution supposed to be pro-consumer? The whole unlock code generation has become a money-making scheme; I mean, I would pay either way, but how many out there have gotten their money stolen with bad/fake/temp codes?

:confused:

BTW, not sure if TMobile in UK, mine is US TMobile.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cale77:
Hi guys!

How to check is it my phone locked instead of putting some other SIM card?

Thanks!

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Either try PUTTING ANOTHER NETWORK SIM CARD or i suppose you could always have a guess :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] michaelchovermale:
HI,

I have a samsung s4 9505 by GLOBE TELECOMS from the PHILIPPINES, I tried this step it does not work, when i brought it to a shop they said they need to reprogram it. Please help me....
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Return SHA to it's original state then pay to unlock it doesn't need reprogrammed
[Galaxy S 4 General] need4steer:
Did anyone successfully sim-unlocked Metro PCS Samsung GALAXY S4 (SGH-M919n) for free?

@chubby65: Are you familiar with other good unlocking apps but galaxsim?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Unlock your s4 from play store

Unlocked mine within 20 minutes mate although the app is free it does cost to unlock
[Galaxy S 4 General] need4steer:
Thanks a lot for your quick reply!

Are you referring to Unlock your Galaxy S4?
[Galaxy S 4 General] AFC3:
I used this method to unlock but since have had dropped calls.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
That's the one mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] michaelchovermale:
how can i restore to original state,,,im a newbie to this,,,what website is credible for releasing network unlock pin.,.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
I don't know mate i just tried the unlock your s4 from play store

Worked first time for me has also worked for others

But you do need to return SHA on for any code to work
[Galaxy S 4 General] michaelchovermale:
unlock your s4 is this guaranteed that it will unlock my phone/???
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Nothing is 100% guaranteed mate but they offer money back if it doesn't
[Galaxy S 4 General] fireboy987:
i can't enter the servicemode when i dial *#0011#

what do i do
[Galaxy S 4 General] iakovl:
doesn't work on I9500 MG9... solution?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Galaxsim unlock from play store mate I9500 supported
[Galaxy S 4 General] iakovl:
well... sim lock = undefined... ???

unable to read NV
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Did you return SHA back on mate?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ni5mo:
Hi cant seem to get to the UMTS options. When I key in 1 and then back it does nothing. Can someone pls help?
[Galaxy S 4 General] iakovl:
didn't disable it... couldn't even to the full menu (*#0011# works... then stuck on it)
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Try unlock your s4 from play store mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] need4steer:
sim-unlock Metro PCS Samsung GALAXY S4 (SGH-M919n)

Did anyone successfully sim-unlocked Metro PCS Samsung GALAXY S4 (SGH-M919n) for free?
[Galaxy S 4 General] petardo19561:
Thanks a lot, just unlocked my Croatian Tele2 i9505. Had to do few other things though, as described here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2303905 and here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025. Without that I wasn't able to get the service mode menu, but once I got it everything was easy.

Correction, the second link is just the link to other modems' download and instructions how to do it. I did'n explain that I flashed this modem: I9505_DXUAMDE2_. I have read in some post (don't remember which any more) that you can get the service menu only with older modem versions, namely I did it with this one.

Sorry for not being very clear from the begining... maybe til the end???
[Galaxy S 4 General] doct14:
sorted

i have tried many times with different firmwares

mine was locked to ee . at the end i purchased a code £8 . from the auction website . i give the man credit i had it within 4 minutes . just in case any one got fed up with trying ,

is my waranty not valid now ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Not if you don't say anything :D