yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] qfnk:
Hi, well to start off I'm facing the same problem of region locking as I posted in another thread and Midnight blue directed me here. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500, Baseband Version I9500XXUBMG9 from KSA and didnt open it till i reached a different country. I also started up the phone with a different sim, prompting a message to "unlock sim network". Here are a few things Mr. Midnight Blue had advised me to do

A. Type *#12580*369# on your phone to check RF Cal for the date of manufacture and *#1234# for the firmware version codes for AP, CP & CSC.

RF Cal: 2013.8.21 AP:I9500XXUBMG9 CSC:I9500JVBMG9

B. Follow these directions to access the MCC blacklist in your device's customer.xml file:

I attached the file, aswell as attached a photo to indicate which region the set is from.

I've tried using Network codes from online websites, it was just a waste of money. I've tried using Chainfire's Region Lockaway app but it was unsuccessful with this model of the S4. Please help and advise if theres what to do, and even if there's a solution to this problem or not.

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] cheekee_munkee:
Re region lock

I called Samsung about this region lock.

According to them, To remove region lock you have to insert a local sim card and use at least 5 minutes of local talk time (make/receive calls). It doesn't matter if the talk time is sent calls or received calls.This then removes the region lock.

They told me if the model of S4 was manufactured before June 2013, then the 4.3 update wont add region lock as the device never had it.

Im yet to find out if this is all true.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cheekee_munkee:
Re region lock

OK.

I updated my Galaxy S4 to 4.3. GT-I9505 with local UK sim card inserted.

I used 5 minutes talk time (about 6) on the local sim.

I now have my globe telecom sim card from the Philippines in the S4 and its working on roaming (I'm in UK/wasn't asked for unlock code)

Phone was manufactured in May 2013.

Hoping this means region lock isn't active.
[Galaxy S 4 General] MadCat108:
I bought an i9500 in US, made some calls but LESS than 5min, then now it does not work abroad. asks for PIN. i.e. it is region locked.

I tried to burn local country firmware, customer.xml does not include any locks now. Also tried to use RegionLock Away v1.3

Nothing helps. It is still locked :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tsukumogami:
I just decided to install the update, for better or worse and am now fully up to date, also with the stability update on my Galaxy S4.

Yet I still don't have any region lock entries. File versions are

AP: I9505VJUEMKE

CP: I9505VJUEMKE

CSC: I9505ZTOEMKE

RF cal: 2013.07.01

HW Rev.: MP 0.900

Does that mean even after updating to Android 4.3 I can still use it with any SIM card in the world?
[Galaxy S 4 General] midnite_blue:
congrats!

smooth move, MMehinagic... I bet it's good to have a fully functioning phone!
[Galaxy S 4 General] dentchop:
please help

To check your MCC (mobile country code) block list, by using es file explorer or any other file manager , go to :

/device -> system -> csc -> customer.xml

How do i get access to this info ? please help
[Galaxy S 4 General] downwiththebanksters:
This is outrageous! GSM was created to allow devices to be used GLOABLly. One of the great joys of a GSM phone is popping in a local SIM when travelling and saving exorbitant roaming charges. Is Samsung's management being coached by Kim Jong Un?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ssssantossss:
It seems that my S4 is region locked... I try with Region Lock Away app but it didn't work despite the list in customer.xml disappears.

Any valid solution for Galaxy S4??

Please help....
[Galaxy S 4 General] cocacola91:
hi.I ve a spanish s4 and after some flashes via odin I ve this problem.Before then this everything was normal.I live in Italy and i'm trying to use an italian sim card.In the .xml file there are 63 network locked.If i search for a spanish sim and i use it for 5 minutes in my s4 in italy,will the problem be solved?

Is there no other way?If i send it to samsung,will they unlock it?

Can't someone ask to chainfire to make an application for our s4?
[Galaxy S 4 General] midnite_blue:
It would be very interesting if you did call Samsung, found out what they have to say and shared that with us.

What flashes have you done?
[Galaxy S 4 General] nuramohammed26:
GT-I9500

anybody lucky to unlock GT-I9500, i don't care if it's through unlocking codes,i just want to use the st#pid phone:mad::mad::mad:
[Galaxy S 4 General] lovelou22:
Samsung S4 GT 19500 TTT 4.3 update

Hi guys to give shed to the 4.3 update regarding region lock on the S4. I have a devised from Trinidad and Tobago. I updated 4.3 on the first week of December 2013. I have not experience region locking. I currently live in the Philippines and i use a local sim( SMART). My phone was manufactured 05.13.2013 on the CAL ref! I am getting KitKat update now. I hope this one too is fine. :3
[Galaxy S 4 General] duxxyuk:
Just had a look at mine... i9505XXUEMKF with the CSC I9505BOGEMJ8 (french bouygues telecom) Mine's unlocked out of box and I have none of that <NetworkLock> ****e in my customer.xml ... perhaps I'm lucky...
[Galaxy S 4 General] TomJ64:
Saudi Arabia

I wish I had known about this problem before my recent purchase of a Galaxy S4 i9505. I'm currently working in Saudi Arabia where I purchased the phone. There is nothing on the box to suggest it is region locked. The phone details are:

AP: i9505XXUEMK9

CP: i9505xxUEMK9

CSC: I9505OJVEMK4

RF cal: 2014.03.01

HW Rev. :MP 1.200

When I looked at the customer file there are 48 blocked countries.

<NbNetworkLock>48</NbNetworkLock>

460 China

454 Hong Kong

250 Russia

255 Ukraine

401 Kazakhstan

259 Moldova

437 Kyrgyzstan

438 Turkmenistan

436 Tajikistan

428 Mongolia

400 Azerbaijan

282 Georgia

283 Amenia

257 Belarus

525 Singapore

452 Vietnam

505 Australia

520 Thailand

515 Philippines

502 Malaysia

510 Indonesia

456 Cambodia

414 Myanmar

457 Laos

404 India

405 India

470 Bangladesh

413 Sri Lanka

429 Nepal

724 Brazil

370 Dominican Republic

338 Jamica

374 Trinidad and Tobago

706 El Salvador

734 Venezuela

714 Panama

712 Costa Rica

740 Ecuador

704 Guatemala

708 Honduras

710 Nicaragua

744 Paraguay

748 Uruguay

736 Bolivia

732 Columbia

722 Argentina

730 Chile

716 Peru

It would appear the phone will be blocked on my return to Australia. I sent an email to Samsung Australia asking them to confirm the phone will be blocked and requesting information on what needs to be done. Samsung Australia replied directing me to approach Samsung Saudi Arabia. I'm not optimistic that they will be even slightly interested! It appears I may have an expensive chocolate coffee pot.

---------- Post added at 02:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:08 PM ----------

To my surprise I have received a reply from Samsung Saudi Arabia within 4 hours of my query

Greeting,

In case you are using the mobile phone for 10 minutes calls in Saudi Arabia before traveling to Australia will open the region code automatically.

Thank you,

* Your Transaction Number is XXXXXXXXXXXXX.

We hope this has been of some assistance to you. If you do have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind Regards

Agent : ERMS Q SGE

Samsung Electronics

Gulf Customer Satisfaction

So Samsung Saudi Arabia are telling me that provided I use the phone for 10 minutes in Saudi Arabia it will be unlocked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] TomJ64:
Regional Lock

PS

Well I have arrived in the UK and can confirm the S4 works with a UK SIM after I used the phone in KSA for more than 10 minutes before leaving the country
[Galaxy S 4 General] omek07:
Hello i buy the i9506

i search on this file /device -> system -> csc -> customer.xml for the security section but it doesnt exist

but in generalinfo section i can see <Region>EUR</Region>

VERSION

AP: i9506XXUBNA2

CP: i9506XXUBML2

CSC: I9506DTMBNA1

RF cal: 2014.03.06

HW Rev. :MP 0.400

this mean that i have region lock?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gowtham34:
so guys, a final question? will updating the device bring back region lock or not?
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
The Xposed framework has opened a ton of features and modules.

The latest Gravity Box module allows you to set the level of transparency for status, nav or both, on home and or lockscreen (along with a ton of other features). It allows you to set the Navbar height as well to any size.

Make sure to get the latest Xposed Framework from the download thread here and that you are rooted.

That's it.

I appreciate the hard work everyone does making separate files for transparent status and nav bar and heights, but with this, I see that as not needed anymore as users can install the framework and module and pick their own transparency level, height, etc and customize their ROM to their own content rather than making 50 different files for every level of transparency and heights.

Attached pic shows my transparent nav bar, status bar and smaller nav bar all simply done with Gravity Box.

FYI, I do have superuser mod 3.0 installed, and deodexed ROM, but xposed shouldn't rely on any of that and be fine with just root access.
[Sony Xperia L] sshivampp:
Wowww Changes applied instantly, no need to reboot :laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] RazZzeR:
Working like a Charm

Thanks for your info brother awesome tweaks working perfectly with looked bootloader :victory:
[Sony Xperia L] Rockmins:
It made my day awsome!!
[Sony Xperia L] FantasticalX:
With this module, you can change your stock status bar to AOSP status bar without decompling or flashing.. :D
[Sony Xperia L] mykamran:
Just i can say awsome.
[Sony Xperia L] Gabboxxx:
Hi, i have a custom room, this works on me?

---------- Post added at 12:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:58 AM ----------

Yeah, works great. thaaankss :)
[Sony Xperia L] RazZzeR:
try more modules

also try Xblast tool and other useful modules listed in xposed framework thread ! working for me

Stocked Rom

Locked

Full Root

Xposed Installed.:cyclops:
[Sony Xperia L] mykamran:
Can you give me xblast tool link?
[Sony Xperia L] RazZzeR:
[INDEX][XPOSED][10/02] Collection of XPOSED Modules | Post Modules' request here! - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327541

[INDEX][XPOSED][10/02] Collection of XPOSED Modules | Post Modules' request here!
[Sony Xperia L] dcaceres89:
Just a question... After applying the module, can i do unistall the xposed installer?
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
No. xposed installs framework that is needed to stay on the device in order for the modules to work.
[Sony Xperia L] kz_rider_0274:
I cant activing the module..that said framework not responding,like the attachment below..

Somebody can help me to solve this problem?
[Sony Xperia L] GuestK0058:
Works perfect to create KitKat look
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
Only 1 framework allowed.

Disabled other to activated gravity box framework
[Sony Xperia L] kz_rider_0274:
yeah..i only use this one..only gravitybox framework..

and i cant get into gravitybox menus..
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
Did you used latest version of xposed installer? if so try uninstall and install it back, after reboot..try gravity box again
[Sony Xperia L] kz_rider_0274:
i tried to reinstall the module..and now its work..thanks bro..
[Sony Xperia L] El Brillantinas:
Great app, just one question: Is there a way to replace the SONY buttons by the stock Android (jelly bean/kitkat) buttons in the nav bar?
[Sony Xperia L] flatex:
the navbar's size does not change in landscape :(
[Sony Xperia L] winio09:
Whick option is responsible for making navi and status bars transparent? I can't find it :(
[Sony Xperia L] Amr5121:
Transparency management !
[Sony Xperia L] Amr5121:
Here's mine i got rid of the stock navbar and used gravity box (it will be shown by glide up from very bottom of the screen) it placed in status bar tweakes / pi control

U can get rid od of stock navbar by adjusting it's size to 0
[Sony Xperia L] winio09:
It may seem like a stupid question, but transparency managment and few other option don't work on my XL. Any thoughts what can be reason?:cyclops:
[Sony Xperia L] abuzer3:
do we need cwm or other recovery methods for installing xpose (gravity) modul.?
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
thank you , rely great mod :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sluden:
My system ui hangs and restarts when im holding the home button to get upp the recent programs.

Im geting the message:unfortunatly, The system ui has stopped.

Then the system ui restarts.

Anyone knows how to fix this. I havent installed any new apps or something recently.

//Christoffer.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] htc6500uk:
Not had that problem. Try a complete powerdown/restart. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sluden:
Tried that. Doesnt help :-[
[Xperia Z General] FateNozomi:
Xperia Z (C6603) Generic SG firmware (.FTF)

Downloaded through Sony PC Companion, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool v0.9.11.0.

Android version: 4.2.2

Baseband: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110068-44

Kernel: 3.4.0-g43a9ba9 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Mon Aug 26 10:05:33 2013

Build number: 10.3.1.A.2.67

Phone Software Version: 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 GENERIC – user

File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67

Customization Version: 1270-1412_R4B

Branding: Generic SG (Unbranded Singapore)

Country: Singapore/Malaysia

NFC icon: YES

LTE/4G icon: LTE

This works on ANY Xperia Z (C6603).

Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be rooted.

Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be bootloader unlocked.

This does NOT re-lock a SIM unlocked phone (unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT).

This does NOT unlock your bootloader.

DOWNLOAD:

C6603_10.3.1.A.2.67 R4B_Generic SG.part1 http://d-h.st/3GG (ZIP-Archive: 524.288KB)

C6603_10.3.1.A.2.67 R4B_Generic SG.part2 http://d-h.st/Rq4 (ZIP-Archive: 248.512KB)

Enjoy! :highfive:
[Xperia Z General] manojpahal:
Thanks

Will flash yesterday
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
You can go back in time? Cool!
[Xperia Z General] iKillCypher:
It Sure Took Singapore Some Time :\ Skipped 423 Updated ?

Edited Check Sony PC Compansion Time 1:23/ 13:23 GMT +8(Singapore Time)

No Updated Found ?

10.3.1.A.0.244 Unbranded Singapore Version Here...
[Xperia Z General] FateNozomi:
No idea, did you do a clean flash? wipe everything
[Xperia Z General] violack:
NFC Come Yeah Yeah \^0^/

This Firmware is Better For me Now.
[General Questions and Answers] SpillSesh:
Hey Team

I'm new to XDA and have read the forum rules; I searched for ages before posting this but came up with nothing relevant.

I have flashed VirginRom 4.3 onto my Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 IOT save battery for reasons mentioned below. Unfortunately; I am unable to mount an external hard drive onto my S4 using a USB OTG cable (does not recognise anything is attached). I believe this is because either my ROM or Kernel is not compatible with USB Hosting. My question is:

Is there a way for us to know what custom ROMS and/or kernels are compatible with USB host (which I consider to be a massive feature), and if so, which one is the most streamlined? I ask because:

Background: I'm in the Army and need a phone with good reception, battery life and storage capacity (size is not an issue). I have an external antenna, battery and 1GB hard drive (connected in parallel with ghetto cable) that I intend to hold together with a 1.8mm aluminium bracket coated in plasti-dip. I have Catia renders (CAD images) is there is interest.

Regards

Jess
[General Questions and Answers] SpillSesh:
Update

I have flashed to CryanogenMOD 10.2 which states that it has USB host support. I have tried both stickmount and Paragon but neither recognize any mounts.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] josh451:
Hey all,

I could really use some advice. I live in North Carolina, my phone has worked just fine for over a year. Monday I went on a business trip to Dallas Texas and my phone won't connect to Voice or Data services at all. What can I do?

I tried turning airplane mode on and off, removing the battery, chatted with Sprint online, called the Support number. Sprint is NO help at all. They didn't outright tell me that my phone was broken, but practically did. I guess it just magically broke on the plane to Dallas??

Even in areas with good coverage, like my bars show good connection, I can't connect. I can hook to wifi just fine, but that is it. Sprint support told me that they can't even see where my phone has connected at all since I arrived in Texas.

Should I try flashing one of those PRLs from another thread? I'm not sure what to do. I assume that as is my phone will start working again when I get back to North Carolina though. I tried reflashing a "stock" rom and some of those "#" number calls, but none of them work since my phone isn't connected to any towers. Help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigpappags3:
Did u by chance try ##72786#? That's the hands free activation. Will turn ur phone off and should boot back up after a few seconds
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] josh451:
That is what is so strange, I can dial that number, even from a stock rom, and my phone doesn't do anything, it just sits on "dialing" then makes the hang up noise after 15 or so seconds.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigpappags3:
That's definitely weird! I'm from this area so I know it's not the water...lol. Have u taken to an actual sprint store?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] josh451:
Not yet, since I'm here on business I don't have much time to do that, but honestly I don't think they would be able to do much more than the support person over the phone did. I'd have to unroot it and all of that before bringing it in, the folks in the store would try those ## type calls, wipe my phone and reset it, then probably tell me my phone is broken and try to sell me another phone, especially since I am eligible for an upgrade.

I don't want to actually buy a new phone until I get back to NC since I still think my phone will start working once I am back there, which would be just as confusing.

This is the same phone I brought here to Texas last October and it worked fine, so I don't know what exactly the issue could be.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigpappags3:
Check ur messages
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Spider_Pig27:
If you are still having this issue I would suggest you try an app called Network Signal Refresher. It basicly updates your prl and profile by connecting you to the nearest tower
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] IDontKnowMang:
Or try flashing another radio
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] josh451:
Thanks, I gave this a try, but it doesn't look like it worked. Part of the issueI think even for PRL updates is that my phone won't connect to the towers. Like with a Stock Rom in the Sprint Zone you can get to that section where you can do a Profile update and all of that, it always fails with a connection error. I gave that error message to Sprint support but they couldn't do anything with it. I will keep trying it though now and then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] josh451:
Is there a good updated guide for doing that? I did that on my EVO 4G, but never on the S3. I haven't looked yet but I will check into it this evening for sure.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Whiplashh:
They could be working on the towers in the area. When they did in my area, it showed I had bars but could not text or call. I would try flashing the 2 PRL, as it helped me get my phone working until they fixed it or in your case until you get Home. I can upload it if you need it.

------------------------

Sprint Galaxy S3

Stock - Whiplashh Rom - MIUI - Wicked Sensations

Hit that "Thanks" Button if I helped you!
[Android Apps and Games] Basemega:
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- Application adapt to different tablets displays.

Also you can play with bots!

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[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] electronical:
Hi

I was wondering how the "fast boot" feature in the HTC One works. When enabled, it allows the phone to boot up or restart faster by about 3 or 4 seconds. But are there any drawbacks to enabling the "fast boot" option? Surely, the system is skipping on loading some chunks of code, which explains why it is able to boot faster. However, i'm not sure if fast boot will cause system instability under certain conditions or maybe lower performance or maybe it will eventually cause slowdowns over extended use or more battery drain. Can someone explain how "fast boot" works so we can feel more comfortable enabling that feature? :cyclops:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guich:
Fastboot is like "hibernation" of windows.

All apps, and system are in background but the phone isn't on.

However, you can't enter in fastboot, recovery etc if you have the fastboot on :)

Only this thing :)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ethan92:
Use antutu, first time on cold condition and second time on slightly heated condition...
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasona:
Well it's normal for a cpu to clock down if it gets to hot after a period of time due to it wanting to protect itself from overheating and in the worst case dying. So it's normal unless the temperature on your phone skyrockets because then there is something wrong
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] dcoelho:
I am a new BA user. I noticed that to change the SIM card the BA restart " as new" and all data is lost. Is there anyway to change SIM card keeping my data?

Thank you all
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robal:
Hi

Although I've never done that before (and now you scared me to try it :) )

I think it's not true.

In order to change SIM, you had to remove main battery. Notice that in this case, the internal backup battery will stand only for few minutes, keeping RAM alive.

Maybe you just weren't fast enough, changing your SIM.

Another thing. When you put main battery back, BA won't use it until you power it on. So putting main battery back, but not waking BA will cause data loss in few minutes.

Maybe i'm wrong.. Maybe I'll play with it later.

Good luck
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] dcoelho:
The only secure way to change SIM is making this with BA conneted to the main power. I try a few times and in all I had my BA hard-Reseted.

Be careful!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] indra9110:
I try on my BA to change the SIM card many times.. and no problem so far the backup batrery is fully charged !!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robal:
Hi again...

I've checked it also.. No data loss..

Dcoelho if you always get data loss when changing sim, it maybe the problem of faulty backup battery (indra9110 suggestion).

Here's what you shold do:

Remove main battery but don't change the SIM !

Just wait minute or so (same amount of time you used when you changed SIMs)

And then replace the battery and see.

If you loose data, it will be obvious that not changing SIM, but only removing battery gets you data loss.

See Settings->System->Power Backup battery power bar.

Maybe it doesn't get charged properly.

Or maybe it says it's charged but it's not (I've seen such case on HP H5550).

Check the thing and report :)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Twiglet:
I have done it many time, iv also dropped the BA the battery has come off, just plug it back in, i find that it only softresests when i remove.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] edsub:
I supose this works similar for Blue Angel as for Himalaya.

Just turn off radio (go into flight mode) before changing sims will avoid your device to hard-reset.