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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] nuramohammed26:
This is a cry for help GT-I9500

I have a GT-I9500 that is Region locked(Middle East),I tried almost everything but nothing works for me.....H*ll I don't mind paying for unlocking codes,but i read somewhere that Region Locked is different,so buying unlocking codes might not really work,the phone comes with the new bootloader(phone made 2013.10.13),pls if anybody has a solution/suggestion or even a reliable website that can provide genuine "Region Unlocking codes" should share.

what i ve tried so far but still did not work

1-Region unlock app by [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

2-Try entering service mode by *#0011#

3-Root and install a custom rom(Crash Rom)

4-Terminal Emulator (to calculate unlock codes)

5-Change the Modem (tried all the modems,more than 10)

If anybody can help,pls kindly assist....

Thank you all
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
The steps are correct. Was the flash a success? Is ODIN giving you errors?

This is what I do when I flash via PC ODIN:

-Turn off the phone

-Remove the battery

-Place the battery back in

-Boot to Download Mode (Vol. Down+HOME+Power)

-A warning screen will show up, press Vol. Up to continue

-Open PC Odin (Try different versions of ODIN if one is not working for you.)

-Connect the phone to PC via USB cable

-Add the firmware file to the AP/PDA slot

-Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

-Click START and wait until the flashing process is finished

-The phone will reboot automatically

When the phone is booted up, turn off the phone, remove the battery, remove the sim card, insert the sim card that's not working before the flash, place the battery back in, Hold Power Button to turn on the phone, and your phone should be region unlocked now.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
I will do it one more many many times the way you show, but first I would like to pick your brain on something.

When entering recovery mode - power+home+volume up I get

# Manual mode #

Appling Multi-CSC

Applied the CSC-code : ROM

Successfully applied multi CSC.

What bugs me is the ROM, is it supposed to be here?

Maybe the fact that I cant get rid of region lock is because it somehow sees it still as ROM in recovery mode?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
Yes, it's supposed to be there. It shows what CSC your device is in.

Flash the BTU firmware via PC ODIN, follow the steps above, and post the results. Also download PHONE INFO app from the play store and check what Product/Sales code you're in after flash. Since you mentioned recovery, after flashing the BTU firmware and you're still region-locked, boot to recovery and do a wipe/factory reset.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Just did only the last step - wipe/factory reset and wipe cache. Now it shows in recovery mode instead of ROM - BTU - no luck still.

BTW - what firmware were you when this first worked?

Also, in Phone info there is no mention whatsoever of the ROM, CSC Country - UK and IRE. CSC Country ISO - GB

One thing that stayed the same is Mobile Network Code - 25905.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Car_techie87:
I am also having the same problem. Regina way did not work for me. Someone please help me MJ5 build here.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
I was on MJ7. From a KSA ROM, I flashed UAE ROM which is not region-locked. You can try the UAE ROM I posted a few pages back if you want. But it's on MJ7.

I'm starting to run out of ideas. :confused:

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Ok, so there is a possibility that there are two types of region lock (did my reading). The first before MJ7 and the second after. So I am guessing that it is possible that an update could fix it.

But I fear that once updated they will find a fix for before MJ3 (mine) and I will be left out.

Either way your input is greatly appreciated.

I will try a few other solutions tho eventually I will update.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
Goodluck mate!

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ameen_4u:
i'm nt able 2 download dat firmware..!

dey r asking 2 register..!

bt i'm nt able 2 register in the website...!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
Why not? Read and follow the instructions on the website.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] nuramohammed26:
GT-I9500

anybody with success on GT-I9500?????
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ameen_4u:
FLashing that firmware din't help... t iz still region locked..! :(

ny otha solution...?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wafuapeh:
custom rom

im in custom rom (kitkat 4.4.2) i try this and my phone is still lock. can you please help me.. thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Please tell me what firmware, CSC and baseband you have. I might be able to help.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ameen_4u:
CSC:N9005OJVDMJ4

CP:N9005XXUDMJ7

AP:N9005XXUDMJ7

I think itried ol the possible thngs...wch came out..!

but still...if yuh hav any unique solution..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
You see, I was having the same problrm, I think.

Now, the thing is you cannot downgrade the CSC or the firmware. But the modem/baseband can be downgraded.

I was on the MJ2 baseband, MJ3 CSC and firmware and after downgrading to MJ1 just the baseband it all went terribly smooth.

You can look for the MJ1 baseband on this forum or the net or I will upload it in 30 mins.

I can't take all credit, because I found it quite by accident on this forum. The thing is, it is not highlighted.

Because of it I was ready to pay 30$.

---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:08 PM ----------

Another thing, I have also moved from Romania firmware to BTU (Great Britain) with no effect.

And when I flashed the baseband I have done it the "hard way" just to be sure:

In Odin select AP and select modem.

Unticked Auto Reboot.

Entered download mode.

Flashed - Until it says Success 1/1

Restarted phone straight into download mode.

Flashed again.

Restarted.

Made sure in "Phone info Samsung" that the baseband has changed.

Ran Regionlock Away

On a sidenote, before all this I cleared Cache and Factory resetted, though for you it might not be necessary. Just giving you all the details, to be sure. I hope it will work for you, as well. Here is the link to the baseband.

https://mega.co.nz/#!LgIGjL6Q!JNMobmPWlqxmub5A6uXLJZA9zojexR_Th5xzbxJ9bs8
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ameen_4u:
did yuh get any boot loop...?

Are yuh sure diz won't brick the phone....?

---------- Post added at 05:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 PM ----------

ND BRO IT DIN'T ...WRK...!

MY SYSTEM IS NOT AT ALL STABLE..!

anY HOW ..TNX..4 GIVING.. A small hope.. ! :)

ultimately..:(
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
What exactly did you do and what did not work?

What baseband do you have now?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ameen_4u:
I opened odin.

Clicked pda nd selected the modem.

Unclicked the auto restart.

After that process got over,i restarted the phone to dowloading mode again.

Then flashed it again.

Then it got restarted as normal.

It says "system has stopped working"

And at the baseband it is shown as UNKNOWN.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Ok, raise the question in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2475714

And see if you can somehow downgrade the baseband. Also I would recommend flashing an equivalent BTU firmware like I did, but better ask them first.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ameen_4u:
I thnk it was possible 4 yuh coz..yuh had an older mj3 baseband...!

Mine..is i guzz...the latest nd toughest 1 to break.!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Astap:
plz SUPPORT UPDATE to 4.4.2 modem
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] evoospeed:
4.4.2 update?

I have unlocked it via RegionLock away but can i update to 4.4.2 now ? or it will be relocked ? please HELP ME :(:confused::eek::crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
In this post an tmobile (american) updated without loosing unlock http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50842376&postcount=198

But it is a slightly different thing since the phone was sim locked.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Tunasty:
Can anyone else confirm if this version of regionlock works fine on the new 4.4.2 Tmobile update? I really want to upgrade to 4.4.2 but don't want to take the risk of losing the ability of using the phone.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Since you're a t-mobile, ask in this thread rather, they also have t-mobiles http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] rhiamel:
n9005 unlock

Hi please help me. My mom bought a note 3 4g (n9005) for me. It was from KSA. She doesn't know that a sim card from that region needs to be used first so that it will be region unlocked. Now, the mobile phone is now here with me in the Philippines. I don't know what to do, I want to be able to use my note 3. please help me, i am a techy person. Btw, I already visited a samsung service centre and they told me that they are not allowed to unlock my phone.

I also tried going to different malls here in the Philippines, they told me that my phone can be unlocked but I need to leave it to them for 2 days, i don't want to leave my phone because I don't trust them enough. pls help.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
For starters dial *#1234# and tell us the results.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] rhiamel:
It says XXUDMJ7.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] RASTANIUS:
Thanks CF - off course I bought the APP from store, to support your great work !
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Mocheen:
is there anything chainfire cant do? great job man
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] TheCraig:
Prepared for when Samsung add this to their older phones until I decide to get a new phone in a month.

You are a ************************************** genius :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] :
ah snap:laugh:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bubbl3:
I just tested with my italian sim and it seems my n9008 is unlocked, but great work indeed :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] djcmn:
Great job!!!

Although I don't need this since I am on a Galaxy S4, I still love reading about this. I am guessing that Samsung is getting a kickback from the carriers for doing this. I also know not to blindly accept any carrier updates, especially before reading what they REALLY contain by reading up here at xda. I am rooted anyway so I am immune to an OTA without my considerable intervention. No accidental one button push here :)

P.S. I did buy Triangle Away but have never used it. I just keep it around in case 1 of my friends who is still under warranty needs to use it since I was the one who rooted their device. :)

EDIT: Oh yeah I forgot. Also bought Mobile Odin Pro which I have never used, as well as SuperSU Pro which I overuse and abuse every day, thus making up for the other 2 :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jerdog:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] - fyi - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] djcmn:
Oh. Nice find!! May have to buy it just for that. Just in case the service menu trick doesn't work.

Would LOVE to see Chainfire attack the apps to sd issue with the S4 SGH-M919. If anyone can do this it is probably him.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jerdog:
What service menu trick? I tried the trick I had seen on the S4 and the Note 2 and they didn't work. The Service Menu doesn't have those options.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] djcmn:
I was referring to the network SIM unlock which DID work for me at least with an AT&T SIM. Not any region lock. :)

I am referring to this thread with the method that worked for me on the S4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] shnn2011:
Good job.

Fast response.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] claudioita:
I am also prepared.

My next phone will NOT be a samsung.

I swear.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Chainfire:
Unexpected result from updating modem

(Note3 only) In this case, the app cannot determine if the fix worked or not. I might be able to fix this, but I need you to do the following:

- Reboot

- Run RegionLock Away

- Region Unlock

- Pull complete logcat and attach to your reply ("adb logcat -d > logcat.txt")

TMOUS SIM unlock

It's great that this worked for some people, but the AT&T networks were never in the blacklist. I'm not sure how or why the SIM lock got deactivated on blacklist update, but I would certainly not *depend* on this working. Of course, the modem is a black box, but this should be considered an unintended side-effect (with positive outcome)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] aegeuss:
Great job Chainfire.

I have bought and installed the application from Google Store and run it on my SM-N9000Q which I have bought from Turkey, it worked perfectly and told me everything's ok. I have rebooted and no problem though I don't know if it was locked in the first place since I don't have a second SIM to try.

Regards

SM-N9000Q cihazımdan Tapatalk 4 ile gönderildi
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jerdog:
Interesting because I actually tried that and it didn't work for me on the Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kamso:
Correct me if I wrong, but I feel that there's a lot of confusion. This application is for region SIM unlock and not operator SIM unlock and it's only for N9005 model that contains this restriction. [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]: isn't it?

Envoyé depuis mon HTC One avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cebs:
Where is located the logcat.txt?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] thommygay24:
s4 and region lock

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]:

Is there a possibility that you modify this great app for use with galaxy s4?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] SWayf:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]:

Should it work on Galaxy S3 (GT I9300)? .. It says that it applied successfully but the lock is still here... after several reboots..

Helps if I send you LogCat?

Thank you very much
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] r_ween:
same with me: s3 i9300 EU region lock.......wanna try it.....it will be work or, just killed my phone?:confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Users with MJ7 have found it difficult to region unlock. I have not heard of a successful attempt but you could try.

First you should root, try with kingo. Be aware you might loose warranty if knox is tripped.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mo_vic:
Hello, could anyone help me, please?

I have been faced with region lock issue. My friends presented me Note 3 N9005 (the phone from Poland (Europe version)) about 2 weeks ago. The phone has been updated to 4.4.2. After inserting a SIM-card (I am from Belarus) I encountered a problem with region lock.

Could anyone advise please how is it possible to remove region lock on android 4.4.2?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
I have not seen anyone with a 4.4.2 to successfully unlock a phone. You could still try it, but you need to root.

There is a chance, though small one, that the Samsung from Poland will provide an unlock code if you request it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mo_vic:
I have been requested unlock code, have got them (NETWORK, DEFREEZE, PROVIDER, SUBPROVIDER), but they do not suitable (they are correct, I checked IMEI and requested codes). Could it be due to the fact that attempts to enter the password have been exhausted (may be there are some attempts to enter PIN to unlock, e.g. max 5 attempts and then the phone is blocked to enter PIN to unlock network)? I have tried to do hard reset, but no chance. (Request: SIM network unlock PIN - I enter the password - network unlock request unsuccessful). Any ideas?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Have you tried inserting the defreezing code first?

Also, I asked around, and these unlock services say that they are not 100% sure that they can unlock the phone. The reason why I have not bought one.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mo_vic:
Oh, I have tried everything (except root, but on 4.4.2 there are no chance now as I have read and do not want to lose waranty).

May be you know, is there a limit to the number of password?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
From what I've heard, there is a limit that can be removed by the unfreeze code. But the unfreeze code should work either way.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] hzh:
I can confirm that factory-resetting my european region-locked n9005 that was already unlocked with this application does not reactivate the lock.

After the reset, root access and super su were still present but regionlock away was not; however, I did not have to install it again to unlock as the phone was still unlocked after the reset.

If this might help also, I have mentioned here before that I was able to update my phone to the xxudmj7 baseband (same build number) by setting a fake official system status with wanam xposed and using ota updating on my stock (rooted) rom (was mi7 build and mi6 baseband when when unlocked via regionlock away), and even after factory-resetting the phone, everything is working fine with no problems.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Very useful indeed. Still there are a lot of unknown variables. For example chainfire said that it would be possible that in 4.4.2 there could be an update to something that in MJ7 isn't.

So if you happen to upgrade then let us know. It is a risk tho.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] hzh:
I will let everybody knows if I update to kitkat using the same method, but currently the kitkat update has not arrived yet to Lebanon by OTA. I think that I will take the risk and update when the kitkat update is available, I will think about it more and hopefully by that time, a new update for regionlock away will be available. If not, I will test my theory that the initial unlocking via regionlock away is similar to region-unlocking by using a valid sim from the appropriate region and doing a 5 min call, which, as mentioned by samsung, will permanently unlock the phone. I hope by that time that my phone will not get locked.

I also found a thread listing the countries that do not have a region lock on the note 3 and it includes Lebanon, but I do not know if it true because there is no official samsung souce that mentions such a thing, may be those that made the list had their phones already activated with a valid sim before trying it at a differrnt country or region. Below is the link:

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2464445
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Well, if you have not tried you phone with a foreign sim and seen that it does not work, then you cannot say that it was/is region locked.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] hzh:
You are right, but what made me assume that my n9005 had a region lock is the following:

1- I checked the official samsung supplier at Lebanon; they said: "unfortunately, n9005 is not available in Lebanon" (mainly because there is no 4g service in Lebanon and there is no point behind supplying the 4g version).

2- My phone's box has a label on it saying: "THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH A SIM-CARD ISSUED FROM A MOBILE OPERATOR WITHIN EUROPE", and Lebanon is outside Europe, it is in the Middle East.

3- When I bought the phone it was already ROOTED and had the REGIONLOCK AWAY applocation already installed on it.

So these are the reasons that made me almost sure that my phone is supposed to be region-locked to Europe.

Recently in Lebanon, some people are buying n9005 phones from KSA that are region-locked to the Middle East, so supposedly these must work properly without any modificaions in Lebanon; however, I cannot confirm this as I have been told that and have never seen such one; at least this is not the case with my phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] archipay:
I have a question for all. My phone is region locked of Europe. I'm living in Iran. If I can buy a SIM card as the SIM card in English operator has a roaming agreement, if I call someone in Uk or he call me for more than 5 minutes, my phone will automatically unlock? Is that possible by roaming?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Yes. That makes a lot of sense. It is exactly my situation with the sticker.

My hand itches so badly to update. But to be left without phone for at least about 1 month, not tempting.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] archipay:
I dont understand. Finally can I unlock my phone by this method or not?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
From what I understand there have been several successful attempts. Still, there are few feedbacks on the matter.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
No you cannot. Try to read more. It's a myth.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Care to explain. Have you tried it, or know someone who has? Or you just presume?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
Care to read previous posts?

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
I don't know. A sum up is always nice.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
Go to page 23 or click on this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47104736

I hope you'll be enlightened.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
I have read that thread. They say something quite different. To reiterate -

1. Chainfire is not quite sure about the thing.

2. The affirmation that Chainfire rejects in that post is that if you speak the 5 mins the region lock will go away for good.

3. There still is no proof that someone has indeed upgraded with a SM-N9005 and lost the regionlock away unlock.

At least that is what I understand, in my marginalized wisdom.

PS It seems to me like I offended you and it was not my intention.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kipconrad:
The question [MENTION=5684997]hzh[/MENTION] asked is if the method he stated (use a sim from the region allowed by his device and make calls for 5 mins.) would unlock his device. I just pointed out that it has been tested and proven time and time again that it doesn't work. If it does, no one would want to go searching for ways to unlock their devices. I've tried it before when I got my n9005 and it didn't work. [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] was sure about it that it doesn't work (Using sim allowed by device to unlock). He also said that it would be great if people stop spreading that information (Using sim allowed by device to unlock).

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] evohog:
Can anyone confirm this working on 4.4.2? Tried reading the thread but it's huge and in a hurry, trading one of my note 3's for a LG G flex today and needs to be unlocked. Thanks for the help.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
I have been reading the thread and have not seen anyone saying that it does work.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] spanusorin2005:
Note n9005

For 4.4.2 firmwares is not working.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cookielty:
it didn't work on N9005 kit kat 4.4.2

I just rooted my N9005 running kitkat 4.4.2, bought in Europe (I live in South America), ran RegionLock Away and it didn't work...

Does anyone know if there's gonna be an update or anything so that RegionLock Away will work?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lion_sta:
Chainfire does not seem interested in continuing this project. But maybe he will have a change of heart. We hope.:confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Nubsta:
chain! advertise more!

mani wish i find this thread sooner...wasted $10 bux on a unlock service to find out they use this app....you need more advertisement lol...i search sim unlock everywhere and couldn't find any info....
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Nevermore13:
900

Nice app ... seems useful

mine is 900

is it work for me too?

and how to root it ..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Dintisor:
Galaxy J SC-02F Docomo

Worked on a rooted region locked Galaxy J SC-02F.

from DoCoMo Provider Japan.