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[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
EDIT: (2-16-2014- This appears to only work if the ATT note 3 is on MI9 firmware. If it has been upgraded to MJ5 firmware, RegionLock away is NOT working at the moment on MJ5 and newer firmware as of today.)

Ok, I'm a longtime lurker here. This is my first tutorial so bear with me.

I received an AT&T Note 3. I was able to unlock and use this phone on T-mobile. I want to send out a big thanks to designgears and chainfire. Without their tools, I would not have been able to do this.

Here are the steps I took:

1. I rooted using Root de la Vega. I wanted to make sure I didn't trip the KNOX counter. I found this link on one of designgears's XDA post.

http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-note-3-sm-n900a The rooting tutorial on that page is very good.

2. After I rooted and confirmed that I didn't trip the KNOX counter, I proceeded to install chainfire's app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.regionlockaway

The following steps I got from this link http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/10/06/sim-unlock-t-mobile-note-3-for-free/

But I modified them because I am going from an ATT Note 3 to use on Tmobile.

3. Put the ATT SIM (unactivated, unregistered) that came in the box into the Note 3

4. Install RegionLock Away app

5. Run the app, and instead of rebooting say Reboot Later (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT)

6. Power off the Note 3

7. Take out the ATT SIM and replace it with T-Mobile SIM

8. Turned on the device – BOOM! no Region Lock, and NO SIM Lock.

Drawbacks so far, I am not sure if my phone is truly on LTE. Something tells me I am only on HSPA+. Hopefully somebody can tell me how to unlock Tmobile LTE on this phone. It took me a little tinkering, but I was able to get data and mms working. I am in a refarmed area of TMobile. When I used to have a Nexus 4, I was able to access LTE from my house with a custom rom. So far, the speedtests on my note 3 are comparable to the speeds on my nexus 4 with LTE. Also, I know if I update my phone, I may lose the sim unlock. For anybody interested in which APN settings I did, I posted screen shots at the following link. http://imgur.com/a/yQiJK If you have any questions, or know how to unlock AWS on this phone for true LTE, let me know.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
Just an update, in case anybody is actually reading my post. I believe my phone is truly on tmobile LTE. I ran tests in areas I know have been refarmed by tmobile. Also in my settings, under mobile network type, it says LTE. Can somebody with more knowledge confirm if this is all correct? here's the link http://imgur.com/a/2IBzA
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Breach:
I don't need to mess with the Region Lock stuff, but I wanted to thank someone with only 8 posts for taking the time to document their results and share them with everyone.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] acdcflame:
First off, thank you very much for your documented steps.

I am about to undergo this whole process sometime early next week, although I am still unsure about whether I will end up going with t-mobile or whether I will try out metro pcs. I know you're not on metro but do you know if the steps would be largely the same? I'm tempted to try getting an unlock straight from AT&T for the phone but I'm not sure if they would be willing.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] PhilJFry:
Thanks for posting these steps! Quick question, though...

When I try to add the new APN for T-Mobile, the APN disappears when I change the MNC from 410 to 260. I can save all of the other options but once I modify the MNC it gets deleted from the phone. Anyone know what might be happening here?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
Hmm, I'm not sure. Did you create a new APN? or are you editing the one that is already there? After activating my phone, I'm assuming my phone created an apn from the network. But the one my phone auto created wasn't giving me mms or LTE. So I just created a new one.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
I just found another post that is just like mine. Just to let you guys know, I didn't previously see that post or copy any of the information in it. Truthfully, I wish I had seen it before I embarked on unlocking mine. anyways here's the link. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2475552

acdcflame, a person in that post successfully unlocked a note 3 from ATT and is using it with metropcs. They even posted pictures of proof. You should post any questions you have over there.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] farrock2unes:
cant wifi tether

it say invalid sim please help
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dmitrik:
give IMEI I try, note 3 att?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] farrock2unes:
help

when i try to wifi tether it says invalid sim but everything else is working 4g lte mms everything but that ..does any one knows a fix
[Galaxy Note 3 General] usp:
Same issue here, USB tethering is OK, but wifi tethering doesn't work
[Galaxy Note 3 General] FarelosDeBrilho:
So I followed your guide trying to get the note 3 on metro, my girlfriend got me the phone with her upgrade and when I requested at&t for an unlock through the website it told me I was ineligible, the phone came in an ATT box with an unactivated sim, when I put that in I get "phone not allowed MM#2". When I try my metropcs sim I get "phone not allowed MM#6", I also tried activating the phone with her at&t sim which says my phone has already been activated and works with no problems. I have an at&t N900A

Android 4.3

Baseband N900AUCUBMI9
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
WIFI tethering is blocked by tmobile. the only way to get it working is to install a rom that has hacked wifi tethering. I installed Jedi Elite V5 rom from this link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2493795

using this method.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2554411

And then i used this app foxfi

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&hl=en

Now WIFI tethering works for me.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
Look at my previous post, it tells the steps on how to get wifi tethering working.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
U only need the att sim card to get the phone to turn on. After the phone is on and u can access the play store, then insert your metro pcs sim card. Go to Google play store and install region away app. Follow rest of my instructions after that.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] simplycute:
Thanks for the guide! Can you guys tell me if tmobile identifies the att note 3 on your "mytmobile" or does it say unidentified device? I'm asking because those of us on the old tzones internet plans are limited to certain devices we are able to use. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
Actually, I am still on tzones too. My att note 3 works fine with tzones. I get LTE and it works great. Here's a screen shot showing speeds I got with it.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] 8aces76:
disconnected

i just had my att note 3 disconnected from att i had it unlocked and now i have a tmobile sim. i have not installed. i am wondering will these methods still work. if so do i follow steps or is there a thread i need to go to thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MikeMurphyST:
Should this method be working for a T-Mobile Note 3 (N900T) with a Straight Talk sim card?

I used the "easy" root on kingoapp.com since the root de la vega seemed over my head. It says that my phone was rooted properly. I then followed the steps with an unactivated t-mobile sim, installed and ran region lock away, chose reboot later, turned off, then put in the straight talk sim but I still get a sim error.

Do I need to re-root using the CF Auto Root? I downloaded the root checker app and it says that I have root access...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] baewatch:
worked flawlessly

Thank you very much - worked flawlessly! First time doing anything like this coming from sprint Iphone 4s. I researched endlessly for one week before even considering going through this. I used RDLV root method along with your tutorial and not one error along the way. i'll be sure to frequent this forum going forward.

rooted and unlocked SM-N900A MI9 to tmobile
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Kittiesoncrack:
Is it permanent? if i restore back stock, will it still be unlocked?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
I returned it back to stock and it still is unlocked. I'm not sure, but I think chain fire's app mods the modem on the phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] asstha:
Is the t-mobile WiFi calling working on 900A

sn4keeyez,

Thank You for the detailed explanation.

I have one question, Is the T-mobile WiFi Calling working on SM-900A

Regards
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
Honestly, I'm not sure. I was able to get wife tethering to work on jedi v5 rom. The wifi calling would fail and I have a feeling that it had something to do with my sim card.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] elnar777:
I tried this method but it is not unlocked. Again ask unlock code. I try to use phone outside USA. Can be this as a reason?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dmitrik:
Give photo where him ask code, and IMEI
[Galaxy Note 3 General] elnar777:
Problem was with the version of firmware. Maybe Someone know how to downgrade to mi9
[Galaxy Note 3 General] elnar777:
I downgrade to:

AP :mi9

cp:mj5

csc:mi9.

But again did not work.

is it because cp =mj5 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] pandamoniums:
Updating to Kitkat

Hey guys,

I've scoured this site for a solution of how to update from MJ5 to the new firmware- Kitkat...Can't do it OTA because it keeps getting interrupted. How should I proceed to update? Thanks ahead of time.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] yongh:
Anyone upgrade to 4.4 bootload? Wonder if still be unlock after upgrade
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sn4keeyez:
Guys, If your note 3 is on a newer software than MI9, then this WILL NOT work for you. As far as I know, there is NOT a method to downgrade from MJ5 to MI9. You have to do this on MI9. I have installed newer roms and it still remains unlocked.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] srichit:
Unlocked stayed after upgrade - upgraded using kies

---------- Post added at 05:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:48 AM ----------

did you try upgrading using Samung Kies? Worked for me.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sathyakamaraj:
I am planning to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 from ATT - like new condition, wondering - I will be able to unlock and use it on Tmobile $30 data plan....

I can follow any instructions, but just cant understand anything. According to POST # 31 - it wont work.

will it be a waste of money if i buy !!!???
[Galaxy Note 3 General] hardikkhara555:
Asking for codes.... i am on mj5.... anu solutions frnds???
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evgenyyy:
Hi all,

I have been slowly eliminating my wakelock issues and I am stuck on the last one "WifiOffDelayIfNotUsed". Can someone tell me what it is and what's causing it?

It sounds like some sort of delay to turn off WiFi when screen is turned off.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] DAz999:
My screen is smashed, so I would like to get a cheap replacement screen, but it must be genuine Samsung. I have searched on Ebay, and cannot find a genuine Samsung just copies or false claims.

Does anybody have some tips on where I could purchase one online.

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Bordo_Bereli51:
If you search it for Galaxy S2, then you are at the false place mate. This forum is for Galaxy S4.

Google it, or say me what is your max budget
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
So today I saw empty posts by nobody in every single topic and xda app is force closing if I tap on a link. Clearing app data, reinstalling doesn't help. Do I have to update to xda 4 or reflash the entire rom? What is this thing?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Masrepus:
Well at first id try to update the app, before u have to reflash whe rom...

---------------------------------Phone : Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 OS:

•AOSP ICS Touchwiz V5 by A_U

•Android 4.0.4

•Baseband XWKS2

•Kernel: 2.6.37.6 Badass v1.9 by alin.p

•Recovery CWM v4.0.0.5 Mods: PureAudio, Mounts2SD, ODEX through Universal ODEX script, AdBlock by AdAway ---------------------------------

Gesendet von Tapatalk 4 beta
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
I couldn't reply from phone. Xda app crashed 5 times in a row when pressing reply. So the problem is that I don't have space left for the update and it's damn slow. I got the phone hanging many times when the new version got released. I will try to get space for it...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
First experience: not quite positive.

App not responding, low mem killer killed it, auto reopen, blank screen, after 30 seconds, loading, next image is 5 minutes later and still connecting at a working, solid, fast, stable wifi. I just can't even use this thing... Might be good for Nexus 4, but for me... That's why I stick to the old one.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Masrepus:
I am using normal tapatalk, that works fluidly, no lags etc

---------------------------------Phone : Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 OS:

•AOSP ICS Touchwiz V5 by A_U

•Android 4.0.4

•Baseband XWKS2

•Kernel: 2.6.37.6 Badass v1.9 by alin.p

•Recovery CWM v4.0.0.5 Mods: PureAudio, Mounts2SD, ODEX through Universal ODEX script, AdBlock by AdAway ---------------------------------

Gesendet von Tapatalk 4 beta
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
For me it messes up the subscribed forums. No matter what I do it adds random stuff. But I give it another go.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Masrepus:
Really? Strange, for me it works... only thin is that notification page doesnt work, i get all notifications but when i enter the overview page, i dont see the new ones

---------------------------------Phone : Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 OS:

•AOSP ICS Touchwiz V5 by A_U

•Android 4.0.4

•Baseband XWKS2

•Kernel: 2.6.37.6 Badass v1.9 by alin.p

•Recovery CWM v4.0.0.5 Mods: PureAudio, Mounts2SD, ODEX through Universal ODEX script, AdBlock by AdAway ---------------------------------

Gesendet von Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
I reflashed and old xda app works now. Still no idea what caused it...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Masrepus:
Ah ok, strange

---------------------------------Phone : Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 OS:

•AOSP ICS Touchwiz V5 by A_U

•Android 4.0.4

•Baseband XWKS2

•Kernel: 2.6.37.6 Badass v1.9 by alin.p

•Recovery CWM v4.0.0.5 Mods: PureAudio, Mounts2SD, ODEX through Universal ODEX script, AdBlock by AdAway ---------------------------------

Gesendet von Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Harp_River:
Well I believe the problem is with the app and not the OS. I have installed XDA in a cm7 lewa, New Experience 9.2 and Miniscape (going from 2.3.x to 4.0.x and going back) and the xda app still has that error.. maybe it's something related within the communication between the server and the app?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] arpitkh96:
I think they r trying to implement devdb tabs
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
I pressed thanks, post action deny, invalid thread id, connecting. New app still not working.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] murphy99:
Hello,

I have a problem with my Galaxy S4.

When the mobile lost the 3G signal, at home for exemple because the signal is poor, the mobile shows the "no signal" icon during 10-30 seconds in the status bar before switching to 2G signal.

For me it's not normal ; because when a mobile is in 3G mode, it has to listen 2G cells for a rapid switch in case of 3G poor signal.

I tested the transition 3G -> 2G with my Galaxy S2 and there is no problem with this mobile.

Anyone has the same problem with the Galaxy S4 ?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arindam_mitra1985:
same happening here for many others too... please check this.. though there is no absolute solution to it..

link here
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] gooroo:
Thought I would share this with you all, I know how I feel, how about you?

I have been bought an O2 exec on contract via O2 online as an Xmas present. The exec is an advanced device and many things can go wrong that may require it being returned for replacement. It would be difficult for someone without some technical knowledge to give an exec a decent test and ensure everything, BT, Wifi, 3G, SMS, Video, Camera, MP3 etc etc is working correctly. So I contact O2 and request nicely that they confirm my warranty does not start until the 25th Dec. My exec has arrived, I have not even seen the box yet, my wife has already wrapped it ready to place under the tree in a couple of weeks ready for me to open Christmas morning. I could have and still could open it up and test it to make sure I am happy everything is okay but I don't want to! I am so looking forward to opening and holding my exec for the first time on Christmas morning. I understand that if it did turn out to have a fault I would have to wait until I could get to an O2 shop to get it replaced, thats fine. However O2 have stated in there email to me, copy below, that they will not delay my warranty until the 25th and that it will expire while it is still unopened and unused. I am disgusted!

Dear Simon,

Thank you for contacting O2 Customer Service.

I am sorry for any inconvenience that may have been caused. The 28 day exchange

period for your O2 XDA Exec will end on 18 December 2005. We will not be able to

extend the exchange period for your phone.

If your phone is faulty, you will need to contact us before 19 December 2005.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

If you need further information about this matter, please reply to this email.

For further details about O2, please visit our online Help Centre at:

http://www.o2.co.uk/help

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

Can I have your comments please guys, I would like to forward this topic to them!

Thanks, Simon
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] decebal:
Why didn't you bought it at the beginning of Decebmer. this way you could've returned it at the beginning of 2006.

Good luck and go enjoy your toy !
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] gooroo:
Because O2 were offering a "Today Only" discounted price on the day it was purchased.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jah:
@gooroo, so wanted to save money and you want special treatment? I'm not sure it is reasonable to have both!

My 2 cents
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] veletron:
Your warranty will not have run out. Your right to an instant replacement will have run out. If the device is faulty it will still be repaired. But you might be without it for a month.

Expecting O2 to extend the 28day period on your say-so is unrealistic at best. Its not the way the world works (and never will be!).

If they allowed it for you, then everyone would be doing it to get an extra month or so added to the 28 days. They only have your say-so that you aint gonna open the device until December! If I was in customer support and a customer said this to me I would be skeptical to say the least!

If you are worried, and dont want to open it then I would send it back towards the end of the 28 days, say its faulty, and get a replacement. The replacement will have a renewed 28days on it from what I can gather.

Nigel
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] tyl:
To be honest, you could have asked them in advance about this.

You cant change terms of contract willy nilly after the purchase. And chances are that the return/repair terms are tied into O2s contract with HTC.

Besides, theres still the 1 year warranty in case its faulty....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] gooroo:
I did not think this was special treatment. It is common practice for shops to allow customers to bring faulty items back for replacement after christmas. How would O2 suffer from agreeing to my request, If the unit works fine they have nothing to fear do they? I have not asked for my contract not to start until the 25th I have not asked for my 1 year manufactuer warranty to start until the 25th. The sim card will not be activated until the 25th. I just feel that in this season of good will to all that this is no way to treat your customers, instead O2 customer services should be shouting from the roof tops that all phones bought for christmas can be replace if discovered to be faulty within 14days of christmas. I really thought I was being hard done by, but now I am starting to feel like I am being the pain in the arse.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jah:
@gooroo, look just open it and play with it for a few days and make sure all is well. Then seal again and it will be even more fun to wait until 25 Dec, a bit like foreplay ;)

And you'll the reassurance that on 25th your device will be perfect and no disappointment

;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] gaspx:
Are you for real ?

Personally, I'm disgusted that you think your so self important that you believe a company should bend over backwards to accomodate your individual Christmas gift requirements.

Imagine if everybody took this stance and ordered electrical items or whatever, but asked for their Warranty to start at a given date because it suited them ?

No offense intended, i'm just kind of surprised anyone would be "disgusted" and "angry" at a service that is quite honest and open about having a fixed 28 day warranty period. :roll:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] gooroo:
@gaspx, its not just a given date, its the date at which retailers make a huge amount of profit from us their customers every year!

As for being sceptical, its not like they would not be able to check if I had used it before hand, as soon as I register the sim their network would know.

Anyway, I guess I am being over the top. I am sure it will be fine anyway looking at all the reports on here from people saying, buggy, slow, crashes, not working etc etc. Perhaps I would not be so concerned if we were not expected to beta test their stuff in the first place!

Regards, Simon :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] vapor:
i feel that the company did nothing wrong. you already got it at a special price and if you want to have standards for yourself (not opening presents till xmas day itself), you expect others to follow suit.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Anton.Valleyman:
As has been said previously...the 28day is a right to return the phone as a change-of-mind option only. The warranty will not end after that period - if the phone has a fault when you start using it, you can send it back for a replacement.

Ant
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] gooroo:
Sorry guys, look I must really have got this badly wrong. My mistake, I really thought you would all take my side and just think O2 were being mean. I dont earn alot of money, it takes some saving before we can afford to buy something like the exec. Like buzz says, I have a family to feed and this is the one time each year that I can choose to have a little luxury. It's not like I am being strange wanting to wait until Christmas before opening presents, I am pretty sure millions do the same thing the world over.

What I was asking for from O2 costs them nothing, indeed if nothing was wrong with their exec it really would cost them nothing and if there was something wrong with it then they would have had to replace it anyway. All I was hoping to avoid was being disasppointed by receiving a gift from my wife at Christmas that did not work and then having to wait 2 weeks maybe before O2 replaced or repaired it under the 1 year warranty.

Sorry to have got you all wound up. I will shut up now and eat some humble pie. Certainly didn't expect this kind of response :) doh!

Regards to you all, and have a GREEEEAT Christmas guys

Simon
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ceebs:
Just to cheer you up a bit, the XDA comes with a 2 year warranty, not one!!!

Stop being negative. Enjoy what you have.