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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mayshock:
This is a great guide, just wanted to update this thread with my results. Needless to say I'm very pleased with my service!

Service works great on stock Lollipop OC5, with one little tiff: I thought I was having MMS issues because Emojis would send but Pictures wouldn't..turns out, with the Wifi ON the messages wouldn't send. Turn it off, and several seconds later I'd see the sent confirmation. Bizarre, but looking into it looks like it's an issue with the ROM.

Have been able to upgrade to 5.1.1 (using Resurrection Remix) and the baseband stuck, remembered the settings and was connected on the first bootup. Marshmallow.. I couldn't figure it out, just kept boot looping at "Kernel not seandroid". Not too interested in pursuing it, honestly.

Using AryaMod ROM right now, and so far I think it's my favorite. Technically it's meant for 9005 but coming from a clean Sprint OC5 flash I've had no issues. In fact, I've gotten access to LTE for the first time on this Rom - tested the speeds and turns out it was around 8 mbps down, very exciting to see that!

It looks like people have moved on from the Note 3 and this thread, but I wanted to update people with my recent experience as this has opened up a whole world to me. If anyone is thinking about doing this, I say go for it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TheUndergroundPwr:
are you on OC5 baseband? i just uicc unlocked my note 3 on 4.4.4, then upgraded threw odin to OC5, im wondering if the OC5 modem will work with att/t-mobile/ or any other gsm carrier sim? I am about to domestically unlock it threw the OP steps, is it necessary to downgrade to mi3 modem ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mayshock:
I didn't actually try to make it work on OC5, but I'm not sure if it'll work. I think it's necessary to have the Jellybean basebands to make the sim work. When I flashed the OC5 it actually carried the baseband over, including all my settings adjusted in the Hidden Menus. I'm not sure you can get to those menus on OC5, on the rom I'm currently using the Hidden Menus don't pop up anymore.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TheUndergroundPwr:
alright, so i guess you do need the mi3 modem, i got it installed now on OC5, as for the hidden menus i believe galaxy tools lets me bring them up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mayshock:
Yeah MI3 and the slightly newer MJ4, which is the one I'm using. In my comparisons between the 2 I feel that MJ4 is a little better.

It appears it's hard to find anywhere, so I'll send you the link to the file I flashed.

And I've gotta check out Galaxy tools, I'd like to look through those menus again.

Edit: I've looked into the menus more, as I wanted to see if there was anything else I could edit and it's just nice to know I can. Galaxy Tools is a cool app, but didn't open the menu also. I was about to give up but tried some dialer code procedures on a whim, sure enough it works! Figure I'd put this out in case someone has the issue.

Dial *#0011#

Should take you Service Mode, and then using the Menu options do exactly:

Hit Back three times (menu, back, menu, back...)

Key input: 1

Key input: Q (uppercase)

Key input: 0000

Takes about 10-15 seconds, but then it opens up the full Service Mode exactly as needed in the guide.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nitin99859:
What is the code to find the radio frequency of my sm 900p... I am using unlocked one from India and it's giving me signal problem so want to know that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] yash1331:
how did you unlocked your sprint phone for 4g LTE?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chxnugs:
You can't get 4g.. Only HSPA+. I been using my sprint note 3 on att straight talk for 3 years. I also no way to unlock bands. I've tried.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] loaderboy:
I have mine on Ting cdma and it gets LTE. Mostly runs 3G as I live in lousy coverage and work in so so coverage.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jdrocks777:
Hey guy's i search hole google i think ther is no option to enable 4g in N900P in india. I buy new jio sim but lol.:crying:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] taller238:
I'm glad so far after unlocking it and used on TMobile for a few months. But a pity is that I cannot use it in Mexica - even my Simple Choice Family plan claimed to support free voice/text/data in Mexico. The symptom is the phone cannot find signal immediately after i cross the border (and of course I had enabled the international roaming). Do i need turn on other network options, or set another APN over there? Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cjb2000:
I was hoping to use my note 3 with project fi (data only sim) and was stuck till I followed the instructions. Finally I Can connect 2g. Anybody else using fi get it to work at 3g or lte?

I'm currently running mi3 with phronesis note 7 rom, so far seems pretty stable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] linkultima:
Hi, is this method valid for unlocking a TMO NOTE 5? I had it unlocked with stifilz and he did it remotely but I cant seem to contact him and the thread has now been closed. Maybe he used a similar method to this one.

Regards
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Why would you think a method for unlocking a Sprint Note 3 would apply to a T-Mobile Note 5...???

Guess there's one way to find out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Amir459:
I was wondering if someone could help me with my issue with my Sprint Note. mine is full paid for and I have the unlock code from sprint and don't know how to use it. How can I input the code to unlock the phone and move to another carrier Like Metro PCS and still get 4g speeds?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Seriously? How about you start by reading the very first post of this thread? If unlocking it was as simple as a little code, do you really think this all would be necessary??

Yes, the "code" that you have is worthless - it's not used in the unlocking of the phone at all. Samsung unlock codes are 8 digits anyways - not 6
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Amir459:
Yes I did read the beginning of the post my problem is since I upgraded to a new device Sprint acts like they can't internationally unlock it so they gave the the sim unlock code. But, the people at Metro PCs acts like they don't know what to do with it. It's the same code people pay for but i got mine for free from my carrier.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Every Thing you need is in the 1st post.

If you don't know root or unlock read the stickies for how to. Backup you IMEI apps in play store. Google is you friend.

Good Luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
1. Why would you think that an INTERNATIONAL unlock would make the phone work here in the US at Metro PCS.

2. What part of "the code you have is worthless" do you not understand...? Does the phone ask for a code when you insert a non Sprint SIM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sumner2q:
does anyone know the apn setting to work with att/cricket wireless it is only giveing the ones for mms to install thanks in advance
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
https://www.cricketwireless.com/sup...ice-byod/customer/bring-your-own-android.html

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2915459
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NoteGuy411:
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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darksavior:
I'm on PH1 bl/modem, is there a way to downgrade to MJ4 modem? I get some error Fused 3 > Binary 2 or something. Someone asked like 50pages behind but I don't believe he got an answer.

Update: nevermind. Phone seems to be at MJ4 despite failing to flash..

Update2: I did some of the steps but sim was still set to locked. Sim was no longer being detected. I reverted all my changes (i think), and still happens. Tried going back to PH1 modem like 5 times and it's stuck on Mj4. Any service menu settings help in getting sprint sim detected again?

Update3: flashed MJ4 from another source. The reset code from the first page took effect now. Phew.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] corsair2014:
verizon apn

Okay... got everythign working finally!!! Except... when i go to add the verizon APN, it deletes itself when i change the MMC port stuff to the correct values... how do i add the verizon apn without it deleting itself?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Valentin6282:
i know this is a stupid question but please try to be understanding.

the question is this: do you think you or anyone may be able to unlock the phone for international use? i am not asking for 100% acurate predictions. just an onest oppinion. do you think the phone will be unlocked eventualy, as in the next 1~2~3 months, or it is too complicated and chances ar that no solution will be found. like i sayd i don't want iron clad answers, just an onest opinion.

i ask this stupid questions becoause a friend of mine is seling his cheap due to the current unlock problem and i am willing to buy it if i know that chances are high that there will be a solution. not asking for a guarantee, i know it's impossible to predict the future, just an oppinion that is more informed that mine.

sorry for the retarded question, just wanted to know someone else's opinion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Omar04:
I tried again this time via phone all fine but how do I know it's done? Phone didn't reboot nothing happened and UICC option said same message as always. Confused

This are the only changes I see on my plan. Did it take time? Did they activate the correct services? Someone that have done it please shed some light.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I will say this...Sprint has changed, collaterally, across the enterprise, from the boardroom to the retail clerk. A few weeks ago, a member of the staff of the office of the President, Retail, Marketing, and Technology Officer (one dude, lots of titles, member of the board) whom handled a matter I'd escalated from the branch, told me "there's a new sherif in town, no more freebies, everything is looked at," and she was not kidding.

As recently as September 2013, I'd called corporate and gotten immediate results, similar situations, both just causes.

No mas.

As I've joked about triband, I'm deadly serious about its implications; namely, that the many not using the technology are paying for the few that use it. A look at their balance sheet, income statement, and churn rates reveals just how short-sighted that this strategy is, and no Spark can save it. They haven't the value proposition to back it up (ie, the big 2 aren't afraid, and this company hasn't the money or time to implement the massive scale to build such infrastructure rapidly enough to get there, and SoftBank can't take on 2 of the largest corporations in the world...infrastructure takes time to build).

That stated, you do have options, one of them being to escalate this nonsense and get the deed done. One call should do it. If I'm wrong, I hate them. My objective was more massive than yours, and local folks still do not like getting calls from corporate.

That'd be my play.

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
I'm not sure its a service they activate. Mine is unlocked and there is nothing new on my account. I have done this unlock method and flashed a couple t mobile roms and used them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
Anyone tried this on something higher than MJ4? Would this stick when updating to kitkat?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] youngstar809:
please help

I'm still waiting on the help. I had asked you what if on step 11 my SIM lock says enable instead of disable how do I fix that.? all other steps were going great until I reached that point. If anyone can read the post and has it fixed and could help me with that. Please get back to me asap so I can unlock my Sprint note 3 n900p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
I do believe that is where sprint comes in. Have you already had your device international unlocked by sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] youngstar809:
friends phone

No i had actually purchased the phone from a friend. It was in good condition and it was cheap. Not sure if he did any of that. What if i wanted to just buy the code and unlock it with the IMEI number.? I have put a different SIM in the phone but the phone never asked me for the pin number. On the top left hand corner it says Invaled SIM. i wanna kno how would i be able to enter the pin it doesnt adk me for it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
The phone needs to be unlocked by sprint first for this to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lgomez:
Trying Sprint Note 3 with Claro in DR

Hi, I also have the same problem with my Galaxy Note 3 from Sprint. I have been trying to use it with Claro in DR, but I havent been able to unlock it from Sprint. Have you had any luck?

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Do you know if a way to unlock the Note 3 from Sprint will be available soon? I know many people are stuck with this problem. Cant believe a solution hasnt been found yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] arbarof:
No luck!

No bro! It keeps locked. But I'm waiting to go to USA in a few days mine keeps mint like a new I will sell it by Ebay. Lols
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
The 90 day thing is true but exception are of course made for current customers. So if you been a Sprint customer.....you good.

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As for getting it unlocked...wont be easy thing. I one way I would take is to use eBay to sell it then turn around and buy one off someone that has one unlocked already. Other way I can think off is to hit New York. They have some cellphone geniuses that make claims of unlocking everything.

Ebay is a sure thing...not....then you gonna have to activate it with sprint for 90 days then maybe um.....switch to T-Mobile cause they will buy out to your ETF. Not sure if that still applies if you bring your own phone. Why not its still win-win unless you switch after a month....you should ask.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Omar04:
Damn it I give up trying, called Sprint several times during the day in the last few days and no dice. WTF is the Sending Limit they're talking about have to do with Unlocking the God Damn SIM? And wait a year? Da Faq!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I am so sorry to hear this my friend.

Just unacceptable.

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
The Spending limit program was a program where anyone with lesser credit were given chances per say but on their accounts what Sprint called a spending limit was placed on the accounts.

Later on Sprint decides to charge these people $4.99 extra (spending limit charge) that they could avoid if they enrolled in auto pay. It's a BS way to make extra money actually.

Actually it is BS... been on the program ever since even though I been with Sprint for awhile. People not even knowing later tried to get off of it but was told they could not. I'm saying once branded with it you are stuck. I remember a lady who I know had DOUGH was on it cause you know everyone has to start somewhere.

Whatever limit they place never meant a damn. If you got behind in your bill 1 to 2 months they still cut you off. I called in the past asking about what it was and....seriously most of the cs rep could never give a good explanation. I would totally shoot down their crap with facts that they could never explain. One even tried to say.it was for purchases. So I say.... $150 worth of purchases? Really? Even when I tested that out it was still under the "limit" & never hesitated to send those notices of termination religiously. So basically I tested the waters & found a bunch of crap & a Muslim saying "You been had...bamboozled....led astray..."
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] babiegurl36:
I'm not sure what the spending limit is for. When I first signed up with sprint 4 years ago, I had it and also was told it was a requirement. I didn't give it much thought, however it's no longer on my account. I don't know when it was lifted. All I know is when I went into the store a few weeks ago to do their early upgrade plan (whatever it's called), the guy asked me if I had the spending limit thing. Told him yea but when he looked up my account, it had been removed. Don't know if it was removed in 2011, 2012, or last year due to me not receiving bills anymore. I just log on to the site and pay my bill each month. Go figure.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Were you in that banned section? You banned someone for having a cute baby or something & there was talk about your legs?...lol. Anyways hmmm they took you off huh? I guess some can get off. There were alot wanting to get off but couldn't. I remember talking to alot of people in forums & on fb about it. That's how I found out about it. One lady would be pissed to hear you got off of it...lol. Quick question.... which you prefer? The Note 3 or the Moto X? I poked around that forum too. Been getting a few requests to root phones & I'm noticing a picture of a person who looks like they have nice hair.... ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bighleo114312:
Guys!! I did just like the op said but at the end were i check nv everything is ok but sim unlock is not disable. How can i change that.

Enviado desde mi SAMSUNG-SGH-I527 mediante Tapatalk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] babiegurl36:
You can get off. I just don't know what the time frame was for me because I didn't care. I'm sure if I log onto my account and look at past bills I could get an idea but I'm sure I've been off for over 2 years I guess.

Yea, I was in the banned section. I was debating between the moto x and the note 3, but went with the note 3 after I found out I could get the whole "OK Google" voice prompts on the note 3 (except Find my phone feature), plus wireless charging, a faster processor, etc. Oh and I was a Note 2 owner as well! :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
You had a Note 2 & was actually considering a moto x? That wouldn't have worked out. No S-pen would feel almost naked. You've been walking around with a MotoX like someone missing something. (That emptiness that ppl feel that makes some find God...or a hobby) you would need to add a hobby to make up for the loss of having a Moto X.

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Oh Sprint charges $7.99/per phone now being on that program.

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I know this is off topic but can be related.... I found (sort of) a way to get the Wiimote working on the phone by using an app called USB/BT joystick center pro. You just have to get a usb bt dongle and of course the dock or the hdmi connection kit on ebay. So.....it works....sort of...the app pairs with the wiimote but after that but nothing else after. Usually you can move things around on the phone but it does nothing even though it pairs. It also won't stay connected to the wiimote. So....question is anyone else rin into that cause seeing how action memo isnt working im inclined to lean more on this Stock rom. Seeing others woth note 3s are getting it to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] babiegurl36:
Lmfao. I'm glad I didn't get one. I paid outright for my phone. Don't plan on getting a Note 4 just yet. It'll have to really WOW me. I'm satisfied with the Note 3.

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Wtf. I just replied to myself:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Lol.....I totally agree with you. I'm finally content with a phone now. Note 4?.........Not sure what they csn do to improve. It'd have to be equipped with some brand new tech, a flexible screen.....& who knows what else. Maybe made out of that liquid metal. (Can care less about fingerprint scanners. Just another way to track you.) & would have to have the Octa in it.....with a hologram projector for playing movies on a wall or something OR to show off those wonderful drawings you made on the phone/playing your storybook.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aFoodStampBaby:
Will this be updated for kitkat?

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Okay I'm internationally unlocked. So if I perform this procedure will I still be able to use my phone as a international phone as well as domestic, and will my cdma still work for sprint? Or will the domestic gsm unlock can only be utilized with this method?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Hello,

I am from India. I want to use the Sprint Note 3 - N900P in India. Is it possible?

India supports following GSM Bands:

GSM - 900 / 1800

3G - 2100

The Sprint User Manual says this phone supports International GSM Networks but there is no mention as to which ones.

I will be grateful if someone can throw some light on the above.

Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Here you can find the specs: http://www.engadget.com/products/samsung/galaxy/note/3/specs/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Thank you for your response. The Specs dont speak about the Bands it supports. Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Oh wrong link....hold on
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...ng-galaxy-note-3-one-is-the-loneliest-number/

Actually there is a thread on unlocking the phone and using it on tmobile & att.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Can any one guide me on how to get the phone internationally unlocked?

I am from India and want to buy a new Sprint Note 3 N900P for use in India (as this is the only Note 3 that supports FM Radio).

I asked Sprint whether they can give me a phone without contract if I pay the full price and unlock it. But the customer service agent told it is not possible.

Can any one kindly throw some light on this issue? Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
I would advise to get it full price, activate it and have it international unlocked. Cancel your service within the 14 days and keep the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, Sprint requires 90 Days of service before it will unlock it. Given below is the link:

http://support.sprint.com/support/a..._devices/b3c3351e-5daa-4d69-8c61-3465c9fa1081
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Well if you can wait. Best bet....sell it...then use that money towards buying a version of the note 3 you know will work in the area u need it to. The phone goes for a good price even on ebay.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
I'm not sure that write up is all true. I requested to have mine unlocked on release day. What they stated was if the phone was not active for 90 days they will ask you security question which they did. The next day I got the email to unlock it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] quocvieth:
Looking for hero unlock this by software thanks

Looking for hero unlock this by software thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
So do it yourself ....Don't sound like anyone is working on it .... mines unlocked so I don't care

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sfawadh:
International unlock without sprint

If you don't mind me asking, can you share that email with us please? That might help us in unlocking our phones. I have mine for almost 2 months now and still locked:(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Hello,

If anybody is interested in selling their 'Sprint Galaxy Note 3 N900P Internationally GSM SIM Unlocked ', kindly let me know. I am interested in buying. Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
The email won't help you. It's nothing really it just states the phone is ready to be unlocked. Go to uicc or whatever in the settings, hit it and receive the ota unlock. However if you really think it will help I will post it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jonathanhtc:
Done! Is working with AT&T but not T-Mobile
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gotroot:
Does any of the devs here have a eta on the unlock without sprint lame a** ?