yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] xperye:
hello I have problem, when i go to nv rebuild and restore back up it says back-up not exist [First, you must make back up by using [3] menu]

i cant seem to get pass this step and the freeze thing to happen
[Galaxy S 4 General] ziggy1971:
I tried on my GS4 i337M (Koodo Canada).

When I got the phone it had KitKat 4.4.2 on it. I downgraded to 4.2.2 so I can go through all the steps, but after reboot it's as though nothing was done.

I insert a different SIM and I get "invalid SIM" and asks for unlock code. Am I unable to unlock this phone because it has the KNOX boolloader on it?

Anyone else with the i337M able to SIM unlock their phone, if so, what method was used?
[Galaxy S 4 General] 22vlaja:
I've upgraded to 4.4.2 KK, is there any chance to unlock phone? Is there any paid alternative?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jaaaaay:
Just received a 4.4.2 i9505 locked to EE, and i cant get this method to work :(. I've already rooted the phone, is there an alternative method? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] i.462:
Hungary - Vodafone not working :crying:

4.4.2

3.4.0-1567293

dpi@SWDD3918 #1

KOT49H.I9505XXUGNE8
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jaaaaay:
I finally got my phone unlocked.

I purchased a new insurance replacement S4 i9505 from eBay locked to EE.

I tried all the steps in this thread multiple times, and also tried the RegionLock Away app from chainfire, but nothing seemed to work.

Then i read this:

from http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Unlock-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-S3-S4-Note-Note2-/10000000177622132/g.html

So using this advice, i put my virgin mobile sim (uses EE network) sim in, and it worked, made a few calls, waited half an hour, turned off wifi, so i used some mobile data. Then i put an o2 sim in, and repeated the steps in the first post again, and used the RegionLock Away app. Then rebooted, and by magic, it seems to work!

N.B. I had to downgrade to the ME2 modem to get the service menu to work
[Galaxy S 4 General] zag0:
Hi,

I have a Note 2 (N7100) locked to a carrier and I have the unlock code. When I put a non-working SIM card into the phone and enter the unlock code, I receive the following message:

"Network unlock request unsuccessful."

I tried removing the card and dialing *0111#CODE# but I get the following message:

"Not registered on network."

The phone is running KitKat 4.4.2, baseband version XXUFND3 and is rooted with Chainfires Auto-Root.

Is there anything I can do to unlock it? :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 General] bl3ckjeck:
I do not run the service mode
[Galaxy S 4 General] mp19022:
Vodafone not working (netherlands)
[Galaxy S 4 General] LordLink:
I finally managed to make it work for my Samsung S4 GT-i9505 LTE running 4.4.2 sim locked with French providers (Orange, SFR...)

You can find the solution in this post

Hope it helps
[Galaxy S 4 General] littletom1201:
Sprint Galaxy S4

I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720T) Running Liquidsmooth V.3.0. I put in an AT&T SIM card from another Galaxy s4. My question is: since the phone operates with the AT&T card am I carrier unlocked ? the phone works fine ! The only difference I see is with the AT&T card the status bar reads 3G. The Sprint card reads LTE ??
[Galaxy S 4 General] Redscorpian:
Samsung Galaxy GT-i9505 UK SIM locked to T-Mobile/EE. I had to revert back to correct stock ROM and follow the steps in the first couple of posts - including changing the modem - and ran RegionLock Away a couple of times but finally after trying just about everything written everywhere it WORKED!!!!!

Hardest part was accessing Service Mode for those changes but the modem switch sorted that.

Now installed custom ROM and restoring apps etc.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 General] MrSaba:
Hello does it work for Sprint version ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] meya_20:
hi.. I tried it, after I press 0011 then back then keyinput *1* then back nothing happens!!!!

my phone is s4 SM-S975L ! i dont know how to unlock it
[Galaxy S 4 General] andy-suth:
SGS4 locked to EE UK. rooted, modem me2. any tips?

Hi,

I've rooted (Towel Root) pretty sure it's not Region locked (used the Play Store's RegionLock Away).

I've flashed Modem (~ME2.Tar) using Odin, it worked well (but didn't auto reboot).

Before the Modem I didn't get the UMTS (from "*#0011#") menu (the one with Debug Screen). After Modem Flash I did.

I've completed all the way to NV Rebuild.

Yet I've tried everything checked still rooted after using Odin, ran region unlock after Odin (in various Combinations).

Old Sim (not working) in for process, new sim (3UK) in for process, no difference.

I've read a lot of the posts on this thread, can't see where I'm going wrong because surely the modem flash wouldn't work if the firmware was incompatible?

What Am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

-Andy.

(SGS4 / i9505, currently locked to EE UK)

Edited to move threads. Can't do it. May duplicate)
[Galaxy S 4 General] andy-suth:
hi all,

I'm unlocked.

I tried several techniques but the one which worked best was to put a sim card in from the original network.

No one I knew had this network, with a micro sim.

So I bought one from a supermarket.

Here's the best part: I didn't buy credit. I just spent 5 minutes exploring the menus on the credit top up line and a few of the companies own websites over 3g and that was enough to remove region lock.

The sha_256_flag [0] \ sim lock tally eventually showed the correct bit [0] in the *#0011# menu and then I didn't do the rebuild final step: I just turned off and put my new sim in.

Thanks everyone at this Xda developer forum, and everyone else helping people remove locks from phones.

Andy.

#amend: THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE STABLE, SO I TRIED PROCEEDURE AGAIN AND ITS SIM LOCKED AGAIN AFTER THE "NV REBUILD": ANY TIPS????#
[Galaxy S 4 General] tsoupa:
i have uscc s4 and codes dont work sir..is there any chane to find the correct codes so i can go into menu..?.. http://xdaforums.com/general/help/help-guys-unlock-s4-ty-t2816105/post54147069#post54147069
[Galaxy S 4 General] alejandro1966:
samsung s7560 HOW TO UNBLOCK

Hi i have a samsung phone i want to unblock the reseau i want put any sim somebody please help me
[Galaxy S 4 General] tabashir:
Thanks - due to you posting this, I braved using the RegionLockAway app. I now have unlocked UK EE phone. What I did:

1 - Rooted

2 - Downgraded to the I9505XXUAME2_MODEM.rar

3 - Tried unlock sequence many times, it would blue LED, reboot etc but with Voda SIM in it just asked for unlock code on reboot. Tried with EE and Voda SIMs in during code unlock sequence (for reference *#0011# got me into it fine)

4 - Tried unlock with the mobile data on/off trick, still no dice

5 - Put in EE SIM

6 - Ran RegionLockAway. SELECTED reboot later

7 - Powered off phone from button, not by pulling battery

8 - Inserted Voda SIM

9 - Dance round room as it registered on Voda network!
[Galaxy S 4 General] markb323:
s4 i9505 locked with issues

hi everyone i have myself a s4i9505 running android 4.4.2 using XXUFNC4, locked to 3 network. i have it rooted im trying to unlock it, my problems are i cant do this using *#0011# i cant get in to service mode, i was able to get in to dervice mode using sammy service mode app, but my fone experienced a boot loop requiring me to format whick caused a load of problems, before bootloop issue i was using xposed mods which im kinda new to but after i formated i dont get notifications, my home button doesnt take me to my home screen or task manager on long press, i tryed paying for unlock via an advert on xda but they were unable to unlock it, is ther anyway i can fix this or flash a new stock or custoom rom via recovery or odin or any other method of unlocking, ive been it it for months now please help ty
[Galaxy S 4 General] big noob:
Guys I can't get to Serivce Mode Menu..It's says that menu doesn't exist??
[Galaxy S 4 General] RS3GoldMart:
Unlocking Problem can't open service menu :( plzz help

I recently bought Galaxy S4 SC-04E NTT docomo but its locked. I tryed to unlock it but i am stucked in one place. as i am totally newbie.

I have opened *#0011# And press back from menu , after this i have put the input key as 1 . but it didnt show me the service mode main menu .

So i need help. I don't know whats the issue with it.

Any help would be highly appreciated.

I have following software details.

Model Number: SC-04E
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: SC04EOMUAML2
Kernel version:
3.4.0-814643
se.infra@SEP-125 # 1
Tue Dec 3 20:16:41 KST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.SC04EOMUAML2

Also someone said me that use z3x unlock .

I don't know what is Z3X Unlock and how to do it.

---------- Post added at 06:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 PM ----------

For both of you , i was having the same issue i just installed a modem.bin for my SC-04E and flash it with 0DIN i access the service mode menu successfully.

And now i am unlocked all networks for my galaxy s4 =);)
[Galaxy S 4 General] clivethrust0:
Galaxy S4 cannot get to service mode main

Hi,

I have tried to get to the S4 service mode main menu following the instructions, just stays in servicemode.

Any sugestions?

Steve
[Galaxy S 4 General] RS3GoldMart:
I will suggesT YOU to update modem ME2
[Galaxy S 4 General] bartmw:
My method for unlock

DONE!!!!

Here what I done!

I got I9505 locked on EE UK and latest soft 4.4.2

I tried all methods in first post but failed. Finally this is my way.

First you need to root, I used towelroot method.

Get RegionLock Away apk from Google store.

Next step is to downgarde modem to ME2.

Follow that procedure:

This is what I did. Slightly different to OP.

I did this with my AUTHORISED Sim in first.

1. Dial *#0011#

2. press Menu then tap BACK

3. press the Menu again the tap KEY INPUT then enter 1, (wait a few seconds) it auto jumped into service menu.

4. press Menu then tap BACK (not needed for me)

Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU

Tap [1]UMTS (may auto go into next menu (mine did)

then [1]DEBUG SCREEN

then [6]PHONE CONTROL

then [6]NETWORK LOCK

then tap [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF

then tap first line SHA256_ENABLE_FLAG [1]

You should get some no command message tap menu and back,

You should see now value changed from 1 to 0.

again menu and back, confirm in [1] PERSO SHA256 INFO that FLAG is [0] still.

If not return to [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF and do that again.

Go back to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing Menu then Back (several times)

then tap [6]COMMON

then [6]NV REBUILD (if this does not work next time)

do [3] MAKE BACK-UP

do [4]RESTORE BACK UP

the device will freeze, black screen, Blue LED Light, Menu and Back key ON. Wait for it to reboot (about a minute).

When reboot you still not able to use Unregistered card

Use RegionLock Away,

Tap Reboot later, and turn off phone.

Now your phone should be SIM free!!!:laugh:

Turn on agin and check that,

Last thing is to use Odin to recover your latest modem software. ( For me on ME2 signal very often lost, latest modem and all working fine)

Hope that help few of you who got unlock issues.
[Galaxy S 4 General] meya_20:
hi, where can i find that ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] bartmw:
Look first post.
[Galaxy S 4 General] RS3GoldMart:
See on first post.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] kcirl:
Any idea on how I'd do this with baseband version mj7(4.3, vodafone ireland)? Ive tried the *#0011# method and can't get to the service menu, I've also tried regionlockaway and it also didn't work.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pramodpal1992:
sim network unlock

by entering one in service mode debbuger menu is not coming
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gabriel28:
Hi guys! i've got a Samsung S4 GT-I9505 with version 4.4.2. When I dialed *#0011# I was redirected to the Service Mode. But nothing happened when I tapped back, key input 1. Im still on the service mode I was not redirected to the service mode main menu. Did I miss anything?
[Galaxy S 4 General] DynamicTash:
Is there possible to get sim toolkit using that option? just asking, tho
[Galaxy S 4 General] iamkris:
Can I do the unlock process on an already rooted s4 using a custom rom or do I have to go back to touchwiz?
[Galaxy S 4 General] KmpS:
Not working for UK Three I9505 :crying:

Hi Not working for UK Three I9505 :crying:

Doesn't pass to main menu

Android ver. 4.3

Baseband I9505XXUEMK9

Kernel 3.4.02082040

Thank you for replay
[Galaxy S 4 General] eskiesirius:
Guys i have a question.. after i unlocked my s4 by changing the baseband to XXUAME2.. why is it, it takes 2mins or more to send a message in the first attempt..?

still if i change the baseband in to a newer one.. the results are still the same.. i wonder if the problem is about the baseband thing..

--Update--

I change my baseband to the original one and it works.. thanks..

--Update--

Problem occured the data connection is unstable and sometimes it can't detect LTE..
[Galaxy S 4 General] kosa79:
It finally worked for me

I've tried region lock away first while on gng4 modem - I checked it and it didn't work. Then I downgraded modem to to AME2 and tried first method which gave me an error at the end, then phone rebooted and I tried to go through the process again just to find out that there is no golden backup so I couldn't restore it. Then I run region lock away and it finally worked - my phone is unlocked. I'm not sure which step unlocked it (if the region lock away was necessary) as I sticked different sim card at the end.
[Galaxy S 4 General] candysht:
It no work!?

When i enter *#0011#, sends me to servicemode with this:

"LTE RRC: CONN, Band4

E,S: _, EmSS: _, MeC: ff

MCC-MNC: ___ - ___, MeG: ffff

Earfcn_dl:

LTE DL BW :

RSRP: "

etc. etc. when i use the menu back button, the screen doesn't change/some numbers change but everything else is the same), and then i hit menu > key imput > 1, and it adds the number 1 on a line of its own.

Having no success with the other codes too, so i'm kinda bummed out.

Have never been to the menu that has UMTS and stuff

WIND MOBILE GS4 M919V running 4.4.2, Rooted with Towel Root(root doesn't make a dif because i never entered the UMTS menu or had the option to before the root)
[Galaxy S 4 General] eskiesirius:
Try changing your mobile's modem to ME2
[Galaxy S 4 General] candysht:
would you mind guiding me how to do it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] shaca:
hey guys, i made it til the last step but just before reboot i got a message saying ERROR, then reboots, and i still have my phone locked :(

any thoughts?

and now i have "not registred in the network" error :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] dyallo:
Unlocked Galaxy S4 I9505 on 4.4.2 with this.

You need to be using the modem "DXUAME2" which you can get here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955

Download it, unzip, start Odin, press CP, browse to the unzipped "md5"-file. Click it, restart phone in Download Mode (Home,VolumeDown,Power). Insert USB into phone, when it says "Added" in Odin, go ahead and flash.

After it restarts, run the RegionLock Away app, let it reboot and the lock should be gone.

Thanks XDA for this information
[Galaxy S 4 General] shaca:
hello mate

tnks for the reply.

i did everything you told me to and i still cant unlock my phone :(

is it possible that the problem is my rom?
[Galaxy S 4 General] jocarog:
Does anybody knows if a Cricket S4 can be Sim unlocked?

any help is appreciated, thanks in advance

Sent from a Sprint Note 2 GSM unlocked
[Galaxy S 4 General] arvinsheet:
Need help,

i did the same exact with op and got the same exact screens but im still getting invalid sim card error.

I have philippines globe locked gt-i9505, can someone tell me how to proceed further to unlock this thing?

Btw, im in dubai, i did it initially with the invalid sim, then when i tried doing it with the valid sim, it says back up first before restoring.

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] iamkris:
Do I need to go to stock tw before I can do this?
[Galaxy S 4 General] karlo1129:
Hi, i'm new here and just a quick question, can i downgrade to ME2 modem on my SC-04E? Here's the info:

Running 4.4.2 with baseband SC04EOMUFNF6

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Deadwing04:
Sooo, I'm lost in this sea of versions and modems. Please somebody patiently tell me, what to do exactly.

I dial *#0011#, press menu-back, press menu-key input, enter 1, press menu-back again, and at this point, nothing happens. I'm still in the previous screen.

I have a Hungarian T-mobile locked i9505 with Android 4.2.2 and firmware version XXUBMF4.

I appreciate any help, and will thank you a LOT if it'll work.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Abby Oddie:
You can always buy the unlock codes from the network or get any third party to SIM-unlock Galaxy S4 but here are a few simple steps that will certainly help you in unlocking your Samsung Galaxy S4 without any other help, payment or hassles. This method has been tested and works on GT-i9505 and GT-i9500 models. The incredible part of using this procedure is that the SIM-Unlock achieved by this way is permanent. It retains even if you install the official stock firmware from your carrier!
[Galaxy S 4 General] merikgvr4:
I just got ATT S4 SGH-1337 and I can't get into the service menu. android 4.4.2 BUILD # KOT49H.1337UCUFNC1

Please help get htis phone unlocked. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] k.20:
:cyclops:
[Galaxy S 4 General] r410515:
hi all

new member here, been trying to unlock a SGS4 GT-i9500 for two weeks now with no luck.

could you please advise if the downgrade modem and then region lock away app method

works for GT-i9500 manufactured after July 2013 ? Thats the model I have, made after Jul'13

Also which modem version to flash for the i9500 plse?

many thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ppaixao:
Hi all,

After step 4 my S4 do not go to SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU, it stays on the same screen. Anyone get the same problem? Anyone can help me?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] iamlovee:
Hi, i have Gt- i9505 that is globe locked from the philippines. I am now here in the US. Every time i dial *#0011# i press menu then back, then menu, key input, entered 1, pressed menu then back and still nothing happens. I cant seem to go to the service mode main menu. Im just stuck in the previous screen. Please help.

:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmagi:
hi can someone help me with sim carrier unlock? i have s4 gti9500 with android 4.3 and knox. when i do the key input 1 in service menu i get 'menu not exist'. my phone says umts: limited.

i tried flashing a new modem file to enable the menu, but every modem file i tried that enables the menu says imei certi: fail in service menu so im still unable to see perso sha256 option in phone control. what should i do?

i have stock firmware ubuemk1

i also tried root and region lock away method but 'sim network unlock code' keeps coming back every reboot. also is it best to do without sim inserted?
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmagi:
wow thread is dead. so many users asking for help and nothing. samsung sucks.

Sent from my DROID4 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] bowden89:
Were you running stock Samsung firmware? Wondering If I will have to flash back from CM to get this to work for me.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] javolimsise:
Unlocked!!!

Brothers and sister rejoice for i have found the bane of the ****ing Jews that wanted my 20 buck (or more, depending on the region), skip the next bit until the countdown starts if you don't want to hear my epic tale. So i just got my new S4 and lookie here its locked, hm that shouldn't be a problem since my s 1 was a piece of cake to unlock, meh enough of bull**** lets get down to the instructions.

1. Enter phone into downloading state (volume down + home + power)

2. Open Odin 3.09, and plug in the phone.

3. For AP/PDA select I9505XXUFNB9_I9505OXXFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar, and check auto reboot and f. reset time.

4. Hit reset and wait for it to finish.

5. Root your phone by using CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.

6. Run same odin and for PDA choose CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar, and choose auto reboot and f. reset time.

7. Enter phone into downloading state (volume down + home + power)

8. Plug your phone, hit start and wait for it to finish.

9. Transfer the RegionLockAway-v1.3

10. Open same odin and for cp choose I9505_DXUAMDE2_MODEM.tar, and choose auto reboot and f. reset time.

11. Enter phone into downloading state (volume down + home + power)

12. Plug your phone, hit start and wait for it to finish.

13. Now find RegionLockAway-v1.3 on your phone install it, and run it.

14. Once running press region lockaway, wait for it to finish and click the reboot it offers.

15. The last step i conditional, once it rebooted my Samsung galax S4 GT-I9505 was unlocked, if this is not the case for you dont as the message instructed to wait for 60 seconds

and then reboot a second time.

For the firmware version which is I9505XXUFNB9_I9505OXXFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar you can find the one that suites you at:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/

The files for rooting, and a bit more instructions ,for your phone can be found at:

http://www.jailbreakmodo.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s4.html

The modem aka step 10. can be found at ( search for DXUAME2):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39176955

and the lockaway can be found here : https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=...inMYS61uZoxFVjSR8MTQwOTQyNTA5NEAxNDA5MzM4Njk0

I hope this help all those not willing to give a dime to ****ing rip off codes.

and im sorry for my language, but hell you get frustrated sometimes.
[Galaxy S 4 General] d0rkster:
Hi guys, I have a WIND M919V on 4.4.2, baseband M919VVLUFNE1 with build # KOT49H. I want to unlock it, is it still possible using any method?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 General] kosa79:
Stock.

Don't touch CM, just flash AME2 modem
[Galaxy S 4 General] bimboy56:
Anyone can confirm this?

What are the requirements before trying this method? thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] javolimsise:
Unlocked

Well the requirements are pretty much non-existent, my cell is a gt-i9505, and since you are changing the firmware to the one you like,

and the modem, you have not prerequisites.

The only prerequisite for unlocking, or better to say to use the unlock app is to have you phone rooted.

If you want to try unlocking without rooting, don't bother because its imposible, and if you are scared or unwilling to root you phone,

because of not being able to update your firmware, the site i gave always has the newest firmware available.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Robcr:
Darn good summary..

I had got this from other scattered threads, but this is broadly what I did and it worked.

Downgrade of modem version + key entry works

Uk intl G4 i9505 4.4.2 - t-mob/EE - now sim and region unlocked

Do both sim unlock and region free parts
[Galaxy S 4 General] alom5:
i just got this gti9505 locked on O2 UK. read thorugh a few threads to unlock it. and finally after half hour of trying it is now unlocked.

Phone was running NB9 4.4.2 kitkat firmware. unrooted and knox 0x0

simple steps to unlock

1. download the XXUAME2 modem and flash via odin. make sure you go from the phone being off into odin mode

2. follow the steps on this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282683

3. when the phone rebbots it will ask for network unlock code ( even if i had the O2 sim inside)

download the NB9 modem (or whichever modem your phone had before you flashed ME2 modem) and flash in odin mode - again going from phone turned off.

restart and your phone should be unlocked
[Galaxy S 4 General] Em-Fade:
Do I have to root my s4 to use this method
[Galaxy S 4 General] alom5:
No root necessary. Just g follow the instructions and you should be ok.
[Galaxy S 4 General] earthzap:
Service menu is not opening on my s4

followed steps:-

*#0011#

menu - back

menu - key input - 1

menu - back

(where is the main menu?)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Robcr:
If you have the right (older) modem installed I think I had to also press 1 then return on the keypad as well as 1 before 'OK' on the first entry, but not the rest. Just 1 - OK did not bring up the menu
[Galaxy S 4 General] xs2man:
This worked for me. Reflashed the modem to ME2, and still the *#0011# procedure didn't work for me. Installed RegionLock and it worked second time round, although had to turn mobile data off and on again. RegionLock didn't work for me before ME2 modem either.