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[Galaxy S 4 General] MasterYodaMD:
Globe carrier

Hello XDAers,

I just purchased this i9505 phone for a lock in period of 30 months from Globe. I browsed here to do this sim unlocking procedure (is it synonymous to make my phone "open line"?). I read somewhere that in order to root this phone, it must be unlocked first. Is this true? This phone is currently on Android 4.2.2 with baseband ver I9505DXUBMG5, kernel 3.4.0-1032504 (Jul 5 KST 2013). As I was about to do the sim unlocking steps, as I inserted a simcard from another network, surprisingly it registered to their network and I am able to send SMS and strangely I cannot make a call. Do I need to proceed to this unlocking procedure before I root or do I proceed to root immediately? I am wondering if it would mess up my phone rooting it without unlocking? Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuxseedo:
Just a wee update.....and more head scratching.

Went ahead and used one of the Unlock services (MobileUnlocked.com) and while it appeared to have been successful in that i got the success message and new Sims Carrier now shows on home screen rather than the "emergency calls only". Likewise" if i go into the Status Settings under About Device" I see the Network Carrier (currently EE) listed as well as Service State showing as "In Service" and Mobile Network State as "connected"......

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Only strange thing is I'm still not able to use the EE sim in question. Can't call or text in or out. Other sims i know to work have the same issue so i'm not sure if there's some other lock type setting going on or if i'm just stupid and missing something obvious. Even bought a new Giff Gaff(O2) Sim and that does same thing.......

I've only just discovered that Three UK no longer seem to charge for their unlocking service. I did do a check via the checkmend site prior to purchasing this handset and there were no reports of it being lost, stolen or even locked etc so in hindsight i may have been as well trying my luck directly with Three UK before trying the paid service.
[Galaxy S 4 General] anooj21m:
Please help!!

Guys i have won a u.s cellular (SCH-R970ZKU)..

and i want to know whether it can work on "idea gsm network?" in india?? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] fanistic:
Unlock code worked like a Charm. thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] dj-suicide:
Hey guy can any one help. I can't get past the first screen. I followed the guide to a t lol.

I'm on 4.3 three uk
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuxseedo:
Same version

I'm no expert but that phone is same as mine so you won't have any luck accessing that menu as the ability was removed in a previous update.

You could try the Three UK unlock form as they no longer charge for unlocking phones although you already have to be a customer in some way. If you're not then you could try just ordering a new Three UK PAYG sim, which will make you a customer, then trying to use their own unlocking service.

I tried one of the many paid unlock service prior to knowing about the Three service and while i seemed to have gotten a successful unlock i'm still having trouble using another Sim even though everything on the phone appears to be in order now. I have since filled out the Three UK form so here's hoping.....

My next move after that is to maybe try getting rid of the branded Three software and installing a plain old(er?) Samsung version.

Good luck either way.
[Galaxy S 4 General] abofihmi:
Knox Warranty Void: 0X1, what is next?

Hi,

I have a GS4 from T-Mobile with android 4.3, I rooted it using CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919, to update some fonts, I did not change anything and did not install custom ROM, I downloaded TA 3.2.6 and run it, and I got the expected result:

Counter: 0

Binary: Official

Device: SGH-M919

System: Official

but when I run Software Update I got: "Your device has been modified. Software update is not available."

I don't want to reset the device because I don't want to loose my fonts? is there a way to update over the air?

Baseband version: M919UVUEMK2

Knox Warranty Void: 0X1

I dont care much about the warranty.

Question: can I still install any custom ROM on my phone?

Thanks,
[Galaxy S 4 General] dj-suicide:
thanks for the reply i will give three a ring see what they say, i am a contract customer with them, have been for about 10 years, thinking of changing tho after there new stupid plans they brough out lol.

and to get rid of all the 3 branding just flash the btu 4.4.2 firmware via odin?

that will unbrand the phone, plus if im correct in my reading upgrading firmware via odin does not trip the knox flag,

---------- Post added at 09:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

as far as i am aware you cant update over the air because you are rooted.thats modified,

if you want to update to the latest firmware just use odin, or you can install a custom recovery then flash a custom rom

hope this helps
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuxseedo:
You should have no problems as a long standing customer then.

I cant yet post links here but if you do a quick search there is a simple online form you can fill out for unlocking Three devices.

Yeah though i already have the 4.4.2 UK version, Odin and other relevant bits on a Windows machine ready to go....just waiting to see if Three reply with any unlock code before i go messing about. As i don't have a warranty i care not about the Knox flag thing although I'm still not 100% sure if it's doing anything else to peoples S4's when they attempt to change anything.
[Galaxy S 4 General] henrilame15:
ATT S4 unlock 4.4

Hello,

I'm new on XDA and am getting an ATT galaxy s4 i337 on thursday but before I just wanted to clear out a few things: if I unlock the phone will it still receive updates and if i update to 4.4.2 without rooting will it relock ? Or is it better to buy an unlock code ? I will hit the thanks button on any reply.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dj-suicide:
if you read threw this topic you will see people stating that this method is a permanent unlock, and you will still get update via this unlock as well.

hope this helps
[Galaxy S 4 General] henrilame15:
Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of unlocking the phone with the sim that i want to use, than dismiss the network lock code and then do the method in the forum, but i don't know if its better to buy an unlock code, because if I fail than I can't unlock it anymore even if i buy the code. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dj-suicide:
i can confirm three uk unlock phones for free, mines now unlocked,

thankd for the info :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuxseedo:
Glad to hear that.

I'm still waiting on a response of any sort after filling out the online form but then i was not a long standing customer to begin so i basically just chanced my luck ordering a PAYG sim to make myself a new customer.

I may just go into a Three UK shop and hope i get an understanding member of staff if i don't hear back soon..
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gerry7:
Not working for me. Like others I cannot get into the UTMS menu. The other thing is on the first Servicemode menu the field Service says Limited not Available like is shown on the first post. I suspect O2 have closed this with the latest FW?

======================================

Model number:

GT-I9505

Android Version:

4.3

Baseband Version:

I9505XXUEMKF

Kernel Version:

3.4.0-2082040

Build Number:

JSS15J.I9505XXUEMKF

SE for Android status

enforcing

SEPF_GT_I9505_4.3_0021

Secure Boot status

Type: Samsung

---------- Post added at 06:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 PM ----------

Do you need to own/have the phone a requisite amount of time before they supply the unlocking FOC.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jotcheema88:
i have s4 with ee network is it possible to unlock for free running kitkat
[Galaxy S 4 General] froodle:
S4 on EE sim unlock - how?

I need the same. I don't think EE do it for free within the first 6 months of contract though according to their web site and it says it can take them 2 months to provide a code.

If that is the case, are their any recommended web sites that I can buy a code from?

My S4 is in unrooted and original from EE other than the latest OTA updates.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ferdeenandxda:
Unlock Galaxy s4 with android 4.4.2???

Do you know any way to unlock Galaxy s4 with android 4.4.2???

I've tried but menu doesn't work anymore...
[Galaxy S 4 General] pvinodnayak:
Downgrade the Modem
[Galaxy S 4 General] vinhjkd:
Am I unlocked?

I have a Verizon S4 that is supposedly factory unlocked according to the guy at the T Mobile store, but it still has the Verizon bootloader and apps. Am I still unlocked?

Would it hurt to try this if it is already unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] sezergv:
help me to unlock my galaxy s4 i9505 free with android 4.4.2 i9505XXUFNB8???

T-mobile MKD
[Galaxy S 4 General] ad3qz:
It seems this method doesn't work with my GT-I9505 coming from UEA, with stock 4.3 and baseband I9505XXUEMK9.

I can't enter service mode main menu. I tried over 5 times by clicking menu and tap back button. Nothing happened.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dorian2kx:
I also want to know if it can be unlocked on version 4.4.2
[Galaxy S 4 General] throbberx8:
didt work for me.

i have mine done on ebay. great service:good:

s4.... ..........£7.00

s4 mini........£7.69

european versions only
[Galaxy S 4 General] doug3673:
What EXACTLY did you do to get this to work on the i337m?? Did you insert a SIM from another provider?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Batsie:
which ebay service?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tx_Cat:
Will this work for:

SPH-L720?

Sprint phone. Want to use in Tmobile.

Thanks,
[Galaxy S 4 General] throbberx8:
....yes

.....iv sent you a pm
[Galaxy S 4 General] finalgravity525:
Will this work on Galasy s4 i9505 Globe locked from philippines with android 4.4.2 ? All stock and never modified. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] alexjojo946:
When i got menu key and then the back button on the screen my phone wont go back to the umts menu. im running phoenix rom v8 i9505
[Galaxy S 4 General] alexjojo946:
even after i flashed me2 modem still nothing :S
[Galaxy S 4 General] aioen:
what modem should be used so i can access service mode? currently i have I9505XXUEMKE, 4.3, Globe Philippines. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] alexjojo946:
Hey did everything as said still doesn't work. I'm on ME2 and it freezes with all buttons glowing and blue LED but when in insert other sim card it asks for the unlock pin.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuktukscotty:
I have just bought a second hand S4 today that is locked to EE UK. I have tried to unlock it using this method but unfortunately it won't work for me. I typed in:

*#0011#

Menu back

Menu key input 1

Menu back

...............

That's as far as I can get. It doesn't take me to the UMTS screen.

I was on 4.2.2 but it said there was a software update so I have just installed that and tried again but still the same result.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks in advance

Scotty
[Galaxy S 4 General] LordDoom:
Please explane me how you did it. When i type *#0011# i get into service mode. Then im supposed to press "back" but nothing happens.

Android version is 4.4.2

Firmware is 19505xxufnb8

mdf v1.0 release 2

Help me please!!!

(moze i pm na hrv)
[Galaxy S 4 General] saharaman:
This works for me, I'm in 4.4.2, and I followed this procedure (I9505 on Smart Philippines).
[Galaxy S 4 General] xarfrost:
Are you rooted? May I ask about your modem/baseband? Im also using i9505 locked to Smart, and I cant unlock my phone. Experiencing the same things like people above. No service mode.
[Galaxy S 4 General] saharaman:
[MENTION=4547838]xarfrost[/MENTION]-Root with CF-Auto_root

Install RegionLock Away from Chainfire 1.3 and see if it works

If no,

flash ME2 modem

try to do this steps from 1st page ( the UMTS method 1)- even if no success

try again the chainfire Lock Away 1.3 app

reboot

after this last reboot it worked!

By the way, i have I9505 locked to Smart Phils., 4.4.2 XXUFNBE.

Hope it helps.

Thanks to kalitza for this idea!
[Galaxy S 4 General] xarfrost:
No luck :crying: I cant even get to the service mode. I entered *#0011# and i only see a black screen. No service mode. Chainfire method doesnt work too. But thanks for sharing anyway. Guess my only answer is the pay for unlock.
[Galaxy S 4 General] saharaman:
Better to reset the S4 and then root it with CF Auto-Root and then flash with XXUAME2 modem and then try this method.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xarfrost:
You mean back to stock official then cf-root it then do these methods? Hmm.. Could try. But I have read somewhere that if I have upgraded to MG7 (not sure abt the firmware name, but somewhere there), you cannot use the method to unlock anymore.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Insert a sim from another network.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Just got back from the three store thay could not understand it lol but thay said I need to phone 3 thay said thay might give me the unlock code or I will have to send it back
[Galaxy S 4 General] jayman1986:
Is this permanent or will it reset if you flash other roms?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Artnam posted that his i9505 remained unlocked after flashing

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Well I just got off the phone from 3 and after I explained 20 times it was not the sim but the

phone thay said thay will swap it out new one will be here 21

thay will collect this one at the same time thanks for everyone help
[Galaxy S 4 General] berfles:
Excuse my idiocy, but what exactly is the benefit of SIM unlocking? Can you use the phone on any network?
[Galaxy S 4 General] SgtBullmoose:
I've been so far unable toget this working on a koodo s4. Will keep trying different things.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Yes once unlocked mate
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
Brill glad it went ok
[Galaxy S 4 General] berfles:
So I could conceivably have a 32gb from ATT on my Verizon account if it gets unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] michael owns:
Thanks for all your help I dont know if peps should be warned in the op I know it only seems to be me but something went wrong
[Galaxy S 4 General] chubby65:
Dunno about us versions mate but definitely uk
[Galaxy S 4 General] pah2602:
Working Vodafone IE

I bought my s4 from a guy on upgrade, locked to vodafone ireland, he had requested unlock code and was due to forward it to me during the week. said i'd try this in the interim after stumbling across the thread, I can confirm that it does work. The handset asked me for network code with my three IE sim in it. Rebooted and followed the steps in post 1 with NO SIM in the device. Placed the three SIM in after the procedure and BINGO unlocked :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Nice... when the new one arrives and you're planning to unlock it, try to be more cautious this time. :D

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] Slade8525:
USA AT&T i337

Galaxy S IV 16GB

Method worked where cellunlocker.net code did not (still trying for $25 refund)

When phone reboots, below the SAMSUNG logo there is now the word 'CUSTOM' with a little unlocked padlock below it.

Wave SIM arrives tomm; will post if its unlocked; appears to be. Similar method worked on my Galaxy S III, though no 'CUSTOM' word and open padlock icon showed up.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chavxxx:
Hmmm... maybe that happens only to locked bootloaders. You're the first one to report with that experience.

Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505

Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Motorola Droid RaZr XT910

iPhone 4
[Galaxy S 4 General] Slade8525:
i figured it would not work; cellunlocker.net worked for many other phones over the years; my S III was unlocked with a very similar method, which was also not tried on US/ATT models when i did it; it worked then.

also the 'custom' and padlock icon apparently have to do with root; i was mistaken i did not pay attention; gf corrected me about that.
[Galaxy S 4 General] aligatorx:
Still locked T-Mobile Austria

Hi guys, I've tried everything and all sorts of combinations. Nothing helped. I have T-Mobile Austria, and it can't be unlocked. I have read every post in this thread and tried to follow any guide I have read here. My cell is still locked. Is there a way that any unlocking.apk will come soon or a solution with nv_data.bin hex editing (I've done it sucessfully on S3)? Or I will have to pay that risky cellunlocker?
[Galaxy S 4 General] mathieulh:
Am I the only one here to think that messing with your NV data IS DANGEROUS ? You can easily damage your phone beyond repair by bricking the baseband and/or the device by doing so. Perhaps people should by an unlocked phone rather than go through their carrier and rebuild their NV data in the first place.

Just my 2 cents.
[Galaxy S 4 General] blood_talon:
Confirmed working on my french (Bouygues) I9505. Thanks a lot! :)

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] saharaman:
I only tried to downgrade my modem to ME2 while rooted and accessed the UMTS method, even it didn't worked, i installed the Region Lock and it's unlocked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] juapao:
Hi,

Can you provide a step-by-step guide on how did you managed to do it.

Thanks mate!
[Galaxy S 4 General] xarfrost:
Read the previous page. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xarfrost:
Hey! Good news! I got my phone unlocked! Amazing! Heres what I did:

1. Downgraded to I9505XXUEMKE Official 4.3

2. CF-Root it

3. Flashed ME2 Modem

4. Follow the 1st post.

note: This is the first time I got past through the Service Mode Main menu.

5. Reboot

6. Install Chainfire's RegionLock Away.

7. Reboot again.

8. Tada!!

Thanks for

DjeMBeY for the Modem: LINK

Chainfire for the RegionLock Away:LINK
[MENTION=4172983]chavxxx[/MENTION] Author of this thread
[MENTION=1699356]saharaman[/MENTION] For personally helping out
[Galaxy S 4 General] saharaman:
That's good news!, and now it's getting very interesting, congrats!
[Galaxy S 4 General] maglise:
Unsimlock with new bootloader XXUFNC4

Hello,

Thanx for your guide, that's wath I did to unlock my phone rooted, OMEGA V28 - Bootloader XXUFNC4, Modem XXUFNC9 (SFR France Simlocked) :

- Installed RegionLock Away from Chainfire 1.3, it didn't worked, then:

- Flashed XXUAME2 Modem (shutdown phone completely, wait a little, enter download mode manualy and flash XXUAME2 with ODIN 3.09, CP mode)

- Did without problem steps from 1st page (UMTS method 1)

Try to put my Orange France Sim card but no succes, then :

- try again the chainfire Lock Away 1.3 app and reboot

and maybe another reboot (not sure) and it worked

Then Flashed XXUFNC9 Modem again to match better with my OMEGA V28 XXUFNC9 ROM, and still unlock even better signal.

So thanx again, it seems that we have a method for locked bootloader by simply flashed an old modem

Maglise.
[Galaxy S 4 General] lulisat:
thanks maglise i sim unlocked like you described my S4 from SFR.

regards
[Galaxy S 4 General] juapao:
Thank you for this step-by-step procedure mate!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ross4747:
will this same process work for the sprint galaxy s4? i am looking to use my s4 in the states with t-mobile sim.
[Galaxy S 4 General] elbalo:
Tks

But not work in I9500 with KK.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aceos:
Is it correct to assume anyone on new bootloader, modems and kitkat can't unlock their S4?
[Galaxy S 4 General] river-mystique:
Reference: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-and-why-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4:good:

Figure out if your phone will work on your new carrier.

Dig up your IMEI number.

Call your carrier for an unlock code, or buy one from a third party.

Swap SIM cards or punch in the dial code, and type your unlock code into your phone.
[Galaxy S 4 General] CrazeXDA:
Guys, i need help om my s4, when i enter 1 and then press ok, nothing happens. It goes back to the same menu that first appeared when i dialled *#0011#. It is gt-i9505 android version 4.2.2. I want to upgrade to KK. I think the reason why i cant upgrade is because my phone is still locked to my carrier. Tell me what to do or whats wrong with my s4. Any reply is appreciated. :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
Why bother waiting? Grab ROM of your choice from Sammobile.com then Google Odin 3.09 and flash it. It takes less than 5 min. I just flashed my with genereic ROM and all ok.(was on O2 b4)...
[Galaxy S 4 General] SamZe:
Network Unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9195

Any tips on unlocking Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9195?

If follow this post: form the UMTS Menu (118611) I only have one option under NETWORK LOCK: "[1] PERSO SHA256Info" and if I select that, it shows SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG [1] but it seems not to be changeable to [0].

Also "NV REBUILD" menus options NV BACKUP and RSTORE say: "Backup is Not Support Please use AT cmd"!
[Galaxy S 4 General] darkrevlis:
thanks very useful. i love xda
[Galaxy S 4 General] juapao:
Thank you for this procedure mate! i will try it over the weekend. hopefully it will work like the way you experience it. im on nbe bootloader and modem right now with omega rom v30..
[Galaxy S 4 General] wolfgangguitars:
Finally my Philippines globe locked i9505 running 4.4 kitkat is now openline..

flashed XXUAME2 Modem and followed the steps on the first post, then I inserted a sun cellular sim card..viola! it worked!

thanks a lot guys
[Galaxy S 4 General] Glecio:
I followed all the steps but i cant get into the UMTS menu :(

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S 4 General] strange_:
how did you manage it ?

did you try it with an authorized sim ?

my s4 is from DREI and i tried it with an unauthorized so far and it didn´t help ..
[Galaxy S 4 General] GarryTrue:
Hi, I have some problem with my S4(KOT49H.I9500XXUFNB3). This device i buy in the US, but fist power on in the Ukraine. I have RegionLock on this device and I can not open ServiceMenu. I try to use RegionLockAway but is not work for me. Then I install another modem(XXUAME2) and ServiceMenu is working, but when I try go to [PHONE CONTROL]->[NETWORK LOCK] i see [MENU NOT EXIST - PRESS BACK KEY - Current command is 186].

How i can solve this problem? And what i need to do?

ps sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy S 4 General] flaviub225350:
Unlock Orange Romania

Anyone can help me to unlock a galaxy s4 i9505 locked on Orange Romania? In *#0011# when i select back it doesnt doo anything. Please help
[Galaxy S 4 General] gracefullido:
wow thanks it works on my phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] juapao:
What bootloader are you using mate? im also a globe user. currently i have a KK bootloader. i hope you can help me out here.
[Galaxy S 4 General] i7demon:
Guys im on a custom ROM and its been a nightmare to unlock im in England does anyone know a way round this pls
[Galaxy S 4 General] mgolejnik:
It does not work on my I9505 (o2 UK) .
[Galaxy S 4 General] nitroduck21:
When I entered 1 in the key input menu a screen flashed to menu does not exist then sent me back to the first servicemode screen. Help??
[Galaxy S 4 General] i7demon:
Anyone know a way to unlock an S4 mini (GT i 9195) please i'm not intrested in websites that charge it should be a free option to do?
[Galaxy S 4 General] siopaooolo:
sir did you already unlocked your phone? im on globe locked and on KK already..but i dont want to root my device... i9505...thanks in advance..
[Galaxy S 4 General] redeemer01:
could this be work on S5?
[Galaxy S 4 General] arknailed7754:
bootloader

Hi im getting an o2 s4 later, this method might now work.

The chaps who rolled the bootloader back can you tell me how you did this or a guide?

Much appreciated
[Galaxy S 4 General] camsurf:
My menu is different Than this one. I can't find phone control
[Galaxy S 4 General] camsurf:
This is my menu. Can't find phone control to unlock phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] gilligan8:
Same boat as me.

I would love to know if there is a trick I'm missing.

Ever figure yours out?
[Galaxy S 4 General] kakarossoneri:
thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] elmy2424:
Could someone tell me over which variants of s4 are confirmed working this sim unlock method??... and please could you tell me if you know about another smartphones that can be unlocked by similar methods.. i mean: without buying an unlock code.:good:

thanks :laugh: