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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] marioxb:
So I'm still stuck here. Already had sprint do international unlock months ago. Now we no longer have Sprint (or any type of service on this phone currently). I did all of the steps, but at the end had "no service" with the Metro PCS sim from another phone. Somehow the phobe reverted back from GSM mode back to CDMA only Sprint by itself. I tried to re run the steps, but could not get GSM back as an option in the setting. Decided to flash a Sprint rom and start over. The only one i could find was a deoxed, de-knoxed 4.4 zip file. So I flashed that and did a factory reset. I'm now stuck on "Hands Free Activation" since I have no network service I can connect to. What do I do now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
I would :

1) Make sure you are on mj4 (or lower) modem. This is critical for service.

2) flash twrp recovery

3) flash CM11 and gApps

4) try using service menu shortcut app from play store and make sure phone is set to GSM. Proceed with making sure APN is set and enabled.

This will at least allow you to boot without interruption from Sprint (Activation technology, etc...)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boostedcx:
Edit - success!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
Glad to hear it. I was about to upload a few screenies of my APN, to make sure that wasn't the problem. Glad you got it working.

P.S. IMO CM11 is as good as it gets so far ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] marioxb:
delete
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] G1Mojo:
Im working through this thread. You wouldn't happen to have a link to a working T-Mobile rom for this phone by chance?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Tibedabeeto:
Did you wipe data, cache, davlik , and system? When going to cm11?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
Yes, that is completely necessary when coming from a TW stock-based ROM to AOSP ROM.

If you are ever going from AOSP to TW (or most any stock ROM) and vice versa, you will generally always need to wipe system and data. Same goes for moving to different android version (like going from android 4.2 to 4.4)

That's where titanium backup app comes in handy so you can restore all apps and data for them (the majority of the data/ partition) ;)

Hope this helps you on your journey.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Tibedabeeto:
Thanks, I always wipe everything but didn't know if that would lose the settings for domestic unlock. Now wife phone is working. Calls, MMS, sms, data. In the touch wiz stock rom MMS wasn't working. Went straight from the scenario on op to flash cm11 didn't do KitKatKiller in between, FYI. She is on straight talk att and everything is peachy minus lte but I know why. Has anyone tried a lollipop build with while being in this domestic unlock scenario?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
Glad its working for you/your wife! You didn't need to flash KitKatKiller anyway, I just stated where I was and what I did during unlock.

You shouldn't need to worry about loading unlock between ROMs, just don't go past mj4 modem. This is the latest modem that works for non-sprint services.

As far as lollipop goes, there is temaseks build and Zion's build. I have been following both closely, and flash it every few updates. So far, everything seems to work except you cannot hang up dialer in a call. Have to reboot to hang up Lol. Also, no incoming call notifications. This is my experience only, everyone else seems to have zero issues, but I'm sure they're still on sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Tibedabeeto:
Thanks for the information, I will wait before updating then. My wife needs to have everything working or she will complain. She just saw the rom on my phone and liked the features, figure i ask before flashing away on her device. Appreciate your replies mattmatt0240.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Need to delete the stock APN config xml. This issue is also present on the Sprint S4 when unlocked

Need to make sure you're domestically unlocked. Also need to call Metro to change the IMEI

Actually root isn't needed. Can get into service menu without it, and can download an APN shortcut app instead of editing build.prop
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
That's what the thanks button is there for ;) CM11 has been running better than any ROM I've tried on straight talk (and I've flashed quite a few ROMs in my day). Glad I could help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] marioxb:
Nowhere in here does it actually say when or how to run Service Mode Shortcut. So, when and how do I run it? I tried and it won't start for me at all.

Finally got the phone flashed back to GSM. Then I called Metro to add the IMEI, had no idea you had to do that! I couldn't get a CM11 flash to work at all, kept getting Status 6 or Status 7. But when I found out the S Pen would not function 100% on CM, I decided to stay (semi) stock..

So now everything works except sending MMS. Receiving works fine.

We are using a MetroPCS SIM, but the "about-> status" settings show T Mobile and phone number 0. Is that normal?

Saw something about deleting apn.xml. Is that the same as deleting through PRL helper? If not, how is it done?

Here are the APN settings copied from the "donor" phone, and it's the only APN that shows up on the phone now:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Tibedabeeto:
How is your battery life on cm11? Her phone battery is draining faster than usual. Is there anything you did to get longer battery life? I told her at least you have everything working, there is always going to be something.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
There are too many variables that dictate battery life for each individual user. You can find a good read about I/O schedulers here. There are many build.prop adjustments you can make that should help with battery life. I am also on WiFi a lot of the time, so not constantly looking for towers. You may want to take this to the CM thread here, they may have better advice ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] guillermoarias_9:
help

My phone dont show me signal
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
You're IMEI certification failed. I don't know much about that, but I've read somewhere that you need to change it. It is blacklisted and will never get service on any carrier.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
I can help you with that certification problem, explain me a little bit what you were trying to do that you got this issue and is that a Sprint Note 3 right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] guillermoarias_9:
imei certi fail

Yes is the sprint note 3 .. it was with a cdma carrier and i try to change the rom and try the gsm unlock and never get signal..

Sorry for my english.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boostedcx:
Can you be more specific of exactly what needs to be deleted? Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
You don't need to change roms to make GSM work, PM tomorrow so I can help you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
got signal but only on edge i installed the change apn from playstore any ideas?

got signal but only on edge i installed the change apn from playstore any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
If you're using ATT you won't get more than Edge if you're using T-Mobile you will get 4G
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
I am using simple mobile same thing like tmobile

I AM USING SIMPLE MOBILE SAME THING LIKE TMOBILE?

YOU SURE ONLY EDGE? I WAS HEARING HSPSA PLUS ON at&t?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Yes simple is the same as T-Mobile and about att I tried different APNs and I only got Edge
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
why am i only getting edge with simple mobile?

why am i only getting edge with simple mobile?

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did i do something wrong?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Try flashing stock rom factory reset and try unlock again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
ahhh all that hard work ,,,,,,,,,,,

ahhh all that hard work ,,,,,,,,,,,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Before all that try in a different area to see if you get H+
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
getting 4g lte with other phone same sim cardf

getting 4g lte with other phone same sim cardf
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
You will need to do the whole process again, for the S4 is very easy and quick
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
For band selection pick WCDMA all instead of GSM all. If it still doesn't work after that then you're not in a refarmed T-Mobile area.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dtx.boy:
I finally got my note 3 unlocked, Im rooted running stock 4.4.4, MI3 Baseband and I was able to add my tmobile apn without any problems from mobile networks menu. Everything works great 4g,calls,mms but now im wondering. . .

Which Modem should I flash to get better service?

I'm rooted with stock recovery, will I lose unlock after a factory reset?

thanks in advanced!!.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
yes its weird i was driving and i got no service then it started giving me service sh

yes its weird i was driving and i got no service then it started giving me service shall i do the whole process again?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] marcion13:
For 4G use lte/gsm network
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] abie09:
ok i have a really stupid question my phone will allow to me to check global in the data screen does that mean it's actually internationally unlocked or am i just kidding myself thinking that it is?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gambitv01:
what about the s5 sprint?

what about the s5 sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Nope
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laofan:
My phone is on att h+ now. 4g but no LTE.

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I am using VisionX rom with MJ4 modem on att.

All is working good.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dtx.boy:
Does your phone remain unlocked after a factory reset?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
Yes. Factory resets do not wipe NV, you will remain unlocked. Even if it did, SSU app would unlock again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laofan:
It would remain unlocked even I switch from stock to other roms. So I would say yes as long as you keep the modem.

You gave a more detailed explanation than I do!

enjoy the holiday, everyone!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
NV items are not contained within the modem. I've tried flashing every modem to try and get the latest one that would work with Straight Talk/unlock. I never lost unlock, but can't go past mj4 modem. Flash away ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laofan:
exactly! my phone is also on MJ4. I am using it on AT&T. Not sure what bootloader my phone is now since I have flashed different bootloader so many times.

So far my favourite rom is VisionX with beastkernel 2.0 ( want to get 2.3 but don't know how). Fast and good battery. ( of cause not as fast as Nexus 6 or Nexus 5 ...it is Touchwiz anyway)

what is your rom/kernel settings?

By the way, do you know weather we could use this to add more LTE band? http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059

I have always wanted to try but I don't know how to calculate the NV items.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
I am on plain old CM11, stock CM kernel, until I find a CM12 ROM that let's me hang up phone calls Lol.

That thread looks interesting for LTE bands and whatnot, but if I'm not mistaken the phone has to physically be able to support the desired band. SM-N900P does not support AT&T LTE band unfortunately. HSPA+ is as good as it gets for me on Straight Talk, but I'll live.

From what I've read (once again, don't quote me on it) if you go to T-Mobile, you can get 4G LTE.

Cheers, happy holidays!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laofan:
CM always give us what we need!

that thread is about unlocking all LTE band from snapdragon devices by revising NV items. From my understanding, Sprint Note 3 physically has the LTE band needed for U.S. GSM networks( I could be wrong). It is just blocked by sprint and samsung by NV items. ( Guess the same way they sim lock the phone).

anyway, I just want to give it a try see if anyone has done it before.

Cheers, mate.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
I don't know too much NV items, I learned what I know about it from this thread (thanks ecs). Anyway, I may give that a try and post back results. I do love me some 4G!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] shadowcliffs:
My N900p is unlocked and using with T-mobile, I want to know if flashing a Lollipop ROM will void the unlock. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57710649
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nsantiago:
I called this morning to the international department of sprint to request the unlock. they told me that it was done and I'm stuck right now in Step 11... it says on the screen Sim Lock Enable. that mean that the phone is still lock right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] shadowcliffs:
Thanks. I went ahead and flashed Echoe creation N3 Lollipop ROM. I can confirm that modem/baseband is not changed by the flashing and phone stays SIM unlocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Yes. You need to follow their directions in the email they send you first, before you attempt any of this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] droidzer1:
Or just use the Sprint Samsung Unlocker which unlocks for International use (a recent November 2014 hack) like this:

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/sprint-samsung-unlocker-unlock-sprint-t2928250

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Yep you want to see 'SIM lock is Disable' and yes that is the spelling they use. But see my previous message if you haven't International unlocked yet. super simple.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] meraz9000:
i think something changed in my area...used to unlock this phones no problem and now no matter what always get edge and signal goes in and out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] shadowcliffs:
Thanks for the info, but I'm confused. You said you tried flashing every modem and you never lost unlock, does that every modem includes NC5 or NH7?

Later on you said can't go pass mj4.

So the question is, can or can't we flash NC5 or NH7 modem?

BTW I'm aware that we can flash NC5 or NH7 rom with mj4 modem untouched.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
My apologues for the lack of clarification. You will lose access to service past mj4 modem, but you will still be "unlocked". You can flash back to mj4 and the unlock will persist, it is not contained within the modem. The newer the modem, the more security that patches hacks, etc... Hope this clears up my last post.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nsantiago:
ok, sprint did it and everything went good (shows tmobile signal, etc) but im having problems setting up the APN settings. first time i did it the phone start to show 3g and h+ before reboot. after reboot i didnt got data and when i check the apn setting, the tmobile settings wasnt there. i did again and reboot. after reboot the phone start to reboot a lot and i could get the chance to hava data... someone help me plz
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
n900p stumped red x no signal

n900p, *#0011# cert pass, imei is not blacklisted, followed directions, tried mi3 and mj4, Deleted all apn's, inserted new apn with apn manager, with gsm card installed and search for carriers only sprint shows up and I have red x no mobile signal. I have philzs recovery and wiped everything and installed 4.4.2 three times. any suggestions? also ran region unlock, ssu, gt tools.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] idone:
Set mobile network type in network settings to GSM/UMTS?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
option for GSM/UMTS

when I look the option for GSM/UMTS it not there, when I go into network mode and pick an option and go back to verify if it took, there is nothing selected. just says GSM/wcdma/LTE
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] idone:
You need to flash an official stock tar and factory data reset. The option should come back for GSM/UMTS then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
prop.build

I tried to use the stock setting after a full wipe, with no luck, as soon as it switches to GSM I get red X no mobile network. I get these settings after I edit the Prop.build. also did a ##786# and ##72786# as well. when I search for gsm I keep picking up sprint. The sprint card is out and I have an active prepaid ultra mobile sim in along with the correct apn settings. I tested sim in my n900v and works fully 4g lte mms and calls.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] @ndr3s:
3G

im the only one have 3G signal? (T-Mobile) :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
You're missing the service menu steps. You cannot skip any steps in the entire procedure. You must internationally unlock the phone, then go through the service menu as mentioned in the OP. You just have to pick WCDMA all for band selection when it comes to that point. That's the only revision to the OP in terms of the service menu.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
ECS87

I followed the op's instructions. As soon as I pick band selection #5 wcdma/gsm then preference mode #2 gsm/wcdma. Then I reboot I get the red x.

Does the ssu or gt galaxy tools internationally unlock sim?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
ciphering control off

on step 4 ciphering control off, I get the asterick in the quotes off. But when I click it. It still reads ciphering control : on, I can't get it to say ciphering control : off

weird this phone was deactivated last week, but still shows 3g and evdo rev.a.

I remember reading alpineman post about ruim config. I wipped,fresh install,rooted,downgraded modem to mi3, installed philzs recovery, opened dfs read n900v ruim config was set to ruimonly, as soon as i set the n900p to ruimonly I get red x no signal?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nsantiago:
Done it!!!!! Work perfectly!! Thanks for the help!! I did that for my girfriend because she had an s3 2 years old and it was very slow. I did an upgrade so I have now the note 4 and you know the rest.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nsantiago:
Everything is working good!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
I dont get it, I followed everything to the tee, no luck I tried gt tool and ssu.

maybe has something do do that phone was on boost before. I restored and put back on sprint to test it worked fine, took off account and followed OP instruction and I keep getting red x. and under network opperators sprint keeps coming up or error while searching for networks, I am starting to thing sprint is blocking the IMEI. but swappa says it clean for activation
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
straight talk verizon lte sim card

ok i made some progress today, I was able to insert my straight talk verizon lte sim card on globle mode and get voice and data only 3g, as soon as i go gsm red x. Its a start!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] redviper666:
The domestic unlocked worked great but only 2 things seem to not be working. I can't send or receive MMS (data works fine so its not a big deal) and my phone number in device status is 0, making incoming calls look strange. Did anyone have the same issue with the phone number not working. I am using At&t. I feel it might be that my sim card is really old (its a sim from a 2.5 year old phone).

Anyone have similar issues?

Hasan
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
red x gsm

no luck today. i will try tomorrow
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] droidzer1:
Yes, Either one of those internationally unlock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
has to be a security problem

I have an verizon sim card from straight talk in the n900p, It is working but no 4g lte. I think that might be a band problem, because there is no band 13 on the n900p. on the n900v there is an band 13. Weird how when I do an *#0011# on the n900p, it says not in service, Pass. but it is working. on my n900v there a bunch of information when doing an *#0011#. On the n900p in servicemode if I use anything but cdma_lte_only I get red X no signal. The Meid and Imei are correct. I am not sure if problem is because I had the phone on boost before and the IMEI did not restore properly. Has anybody else repaired their meid and tried to use an sim and successfully worked?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
MND seems corrupt

When following the Op's instructions. On step 8 gcf press 1. My MND and. MSID get corrupted. The only way to fix it is to ##72786#
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laofan:
No sure why you can't get it to work. But for others who may have read this thread : it is working perfectly on lots of Sprint Note 3 n900p. You need MJ4 modem or below to get it domestic unlocked.

My phone currently on AT&T 4g (H+, no LTE)

It might cause some issues that you flashed your phone to boost before. I guess you need to flashed back to Sprint to make the sim unlock work. Just my 2 cents
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
tried the mj4 modem same results, I flashed back to sprint and activated make test calls and text. took off account and trying to sim unlock. I also replaced the carrier folder and set the premission from alpineman's post.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
n900p GCF red x no signal

The only way I was able to get cdma signal again and get rid of the red x no signal. to to go back to step 4 GCF and select 2 cancel setting (GCF OFF)

The MDN is still corrupt looks as thou there is still part of the boost flash sticking.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] es0tericcha0s:
I've gotten this to work 4 times now.

Odin back to NAB (newer builds tend to boot loop with MI3 modem)

Rooted

Sprint Samsung Unlocker to get rid of the invalid SIM message and international unlock

Flashed MI3 modem

Used Galaxy Tools app to get into TestMode under IOHIDDENMENU

Followed instructions in OP for domestic unlock

Rebooted and still had invalid SIM message

Flashed MJ4 modem and everything started working

I think it'd probably be best / easiest to just skip the MI3 and use MJ4 but haven't tried. Will do so on the next one to test.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
n900p red x no signal fix

got it fixed, even though supersu disabled knox, there was still a security issue. I used titanium backup and searched for knox. then I disabled everything that had to do with knox, instantantly t-mobile pop up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] insane_modds:
this works

I know a wat to do it without sprint unlock. All u gotta do is everything he said and flash darthstalker rom and when setting up in aroma installer select at&t and bam then go to the galaxy tools app and press uicc unlock and bam again. All at&t. No need for sprint unlock ive done this to about 20 sprint note 3s
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
want to test verizon sim in 900p

i would like to test the Verizon sim in phone, I get voice no data. can sim cards be swapped from phone to phone or does the IMEI affect signal.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vipersinu2:
link

Would you have a link for download?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Just ran SSU on a stock NK4 N900P, threw in a SIM, rebooted, and...

still Invalid SIM.

Could Sprint have wisened up? Anyone else see this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laofan:
You need to use MJ4 modem or below. Read the OP first.

Any modem newer than MJ4 is not going to work on domestic carriers.

Again. Read the OP!!!!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
I'm not necessarily trying to make it work on a domestic carrier. You need to read better - and understand how SSU works. It unlocks the phone internationally, removing the "Invalid SIM" message. It doesn't matter what SIM you put in. So if it's still saying that, there's an issue...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] es0tericcha0s:
Well, unfortunately, with so many software builds out there, can't predict every issue. It's been reported many times that MJ4 works, so why not try that and see? It takes all of 3 minutes and very easy to flash back and forth. I had invalid SIM on MI3 with newer 4.4.2 builds and the fix for me was MJ4 as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Have you tried a simm from a non us provider?