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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Powerplayer1025:
i would like to know if i could unlock my phone after i am already on 4.4.2 i have the developer bootloader and i can flash different modems i just dont want to have a 400 dollar brick. if someone could confirm this to work i would make a considerable donation to the developer for the great accomplishment
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
1) You need Mi3 modem

2) You NEED too have Sprint internationally unlock the device

3) Run RegionLockAway.apk

(follow OP word for word)

4)profit

Proof: see attachments
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Snottierwhale:
Can I flash mi3 modem whilst on nh7 modem 4.4.4? I don't wanna brick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
You should be fine. Make sure you're flashing files for the right device, make backups and read carefully.

Worse case I think the nh7 stock ROM may be buggy with mi3 modem(calls/connectivity). Don't quote me on that, just a guess. I wouldn't be worried.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Still no way to unlock without using Sprint???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
You can't really brick using Odin. Yes there have been times where people have been soft bricked for a few hours to a few days but the solution is found by then or it was already out there.

Look up the unbrickable mod. Me, noobtoob, and msmercy42 have done a lot of work and documentation on the N900T unbrick method. This same method has worked for many other Note 3 variants. If you have a Note 3, you pretty much are bulletproof. Flashing modems or messing with the wrong nv items will only soft brick you. I can't see anyone hard bricking unless they were doing bootloader development or wrote the wrong thing to the wrong partition (AHEM...guilty).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Giorivas:
Hello, is this still working? Please reply. Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] villeban:
Still no way to unlock without using Sprint???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 117micc:
can you use Sprint note 3 on Verizon?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jodhaaa:
[MENTION=307784]aalyatim[/MENTION] found a solution for international unlock of the Sprint galaxy S5 (g900p).

He says that this method will work for other Sprint models also. (Mega, Note 3, L720T)

Depend on the bounty amount, he will release the solution...

Here is the SM-G900P bounty thread.

http://xdaforums.com/show...&postcount=767

So Please post the amounts you like to pledge......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Snottierwhale:
I'm pretty sure its against the rules to "sell" on xda. That's why apps like betterbatterystats have there free xda version or else they wouldn't be allowed to make that thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thorgx57:
I know a lot of us wouldn't mind paying to get our phones unlocked, another thing he could do is release his unlock method and accept donations, and still get some cash.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iraiderx:
Thank you so much for this. Definitely worked. I'm sure I can't flash CM11 without loosing everything that was done right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] casawimill:
Unlock Sprint Note 3 Help

Bro you the most knowledgeable person on this thread, I already unlocked my UICC via sprint and my main question is do I need (mandatory) to have a att or tmobile sim in my phone to do the process or can I continue the steps without an att/tmobile sim? I updated my Java and got Hidden Menu Viewer open and ready just want your quick tip to ensure I do it correctly before I start. I need to unlock my phone asap for this AT&T promotion ending on the 31st lol, sorry for the last minute link so text me on google voice for quick response to help me 561-299-0890 I aint not creep or weirdo just a dude who needs help immediately! Hope you get this asap
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
You don't need the Sim card to do this method. You need the Sim for you phone to get on the network.

---------- Post added at 07:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:12 AM ----------

Once unlocked I would advise against activating it on sprint at all cost if you ever take the phone off your account. If you do it locks the phone again. They only do 1 unlock per year even if it's the same phone. I was able to get 2 unlocks in one year but it's honestly not worth the hassle. I'm on tmobile now with no issues.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mrhunter13:
for ppl information u need to downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 nc5 to change the modem otherwise your phone will keep rebooting if u change the modem on 4.4.4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] yoboyd06:
I Thought it was impossible. Do you know how to do it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mrhunter13:
yes ...i had to do it when I had to flash a sprint n3 on 4.4.4 to straight talk ..so u have to download the stock nc5 rom Odin bk then u have to put the phone in stock recovery then do a wipe/factory data reset ...then the phone will boot up then u can flash your modem !!!!

Like I stated before if u try to change the modem on 4.4.4 the phone will be soft bricked and will reboot after a min of being on .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
I'm on PAC-ROM (CM based x 3) and am having zero issues. Honestly, it seems to have benefited my service, I live in a dead-zone. Just make sure whatever you flash, does not include/overwrite modem and you should be alright.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] payaza2000:
Hello everyone complete noob when it comes to rooting and installing custom roms. Apologies to the original poster for riding his coattails. So i have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Model number￼M-N900A. I used towel root to root the phone ( using towelroot), and seemed successful ( checked it with app from playstore.)

I than downloaded the Zip files from this website

to install custom rom i used the one for the S5 specific to my phone model number. When i reboot i don't have the option to download the zip from the SD card, don't have an option for an sd card.

Questions are:

1) Can someone either message or respond to me with step by step directions written for a six year old, lol. on what i am doing wrong or what i may need to do?

2)Do Roms have to be specific to the phone and model number or can you download any rom?

3)I sim unlocked phone before root with a unlock code, could that be the issue?

Regards
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lord dredd:
Hi this thread is specifically for the sprint variant of note 3.

For att you need to check the att note 3 forums .

The process mentioned here applies to the N900P ONLY

Sent from my NOTE 3 .. size does matter .......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mohica10:
this method could work on sprint galaxy note 4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] harrybear25:
am I unlocked and ready to start this process

Took a screen shot am i ready

It says network unblocK

IMEI Certi: pass,1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] About20ninj45:
an uicc unlock has been developed without sprint.

Unlock your phone without sprint. Search xda ... it was posted today
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] twoodeyx:
I can't find it

Can you post the link please?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Omi755:
Here is the link http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56489748&postcount=13

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56489748&postcount=1355

Remember to say thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] twoodeyx:
Thanks :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbebber:
Any menu to see if it is unlocked?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Need to get into your service menu. *#0011# > key select > 0 or 1 if you're on 4.2.2 and below, Q then 0000 if you're on 4.3 and above. Find "SIM information". In one of those menus it'll tell you that the SIM lock is disabled. I can guarantee you that the APK works. I've done a mega and S5. They're both verified working internationally. Domestically....we're working on.

DO NOT forget to donate to the original developer of the APK. I've just started the journey down java development but he's got it covered AND spent an enormous amount of time learning it and developing the program. As simple as it seems it's most definitely not. He will appreciate you acknowledging his time and knowledge spent on this project.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 3597dxta:
I'm on android 4.3 - N900P modem MI3, installed the app to unlock SIM this morning, I can use SIM now then I got into Service menu through *#0011# then press Menu > select> enter 0000 but won't appear anything about SIM information :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
You're supposed to input Q.

Then bring up key input again and enter 0000.

BE PATIENT. Wait 10-20 seconds. It will pop up. Patience is a virtue.

(VERY SORRY for not mentioning this earlier. This is E.V.A.'s finding. NOT my own. If you can get into the device menu this way give thanks to E.V.A. not me).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 3597dxta:
By the way, can I flash latest stock rom 4.4.4 for N900P Sprint through Odin then unlock by the app posted? :fingers-crossed: I found that 4.3 is a littbe bit old :silly:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Honestly, the new updates bring nothing but security updates to lock out development. Soon Samsung security will become similar to iPhone security. 4.3 is perfectly fine. If anything, update to the latest and greatest and downgrade the modem. Problem solved. The thing is, when you come across an update that doesn't let you downgrade the modem and now you're stuck (SIM locked...like 4.4.2 L600 users). Might as well have stayed on 4.3, right? Simply put...stay on 4.3 ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 3597dxta:
Are you going to develope an app which can unlock network for Kitkat users and above? :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
Just want to chime in here with my experience. First of all, I had sprint internationally unlock, and I used this method. Worked flawlessly, and I even went to 4.4.4 AOSP, same modem, still unlocked.

The unlock app works flawlessly as well, unlocked a second note 3 I have that was not internationally unlocked. Still did the trick with app. Had to downgrade modem to mj4, and voila.

Then, I updated modem on the 1st note 3 I had (this method, mi3 upgraded to mj4) and everything stuck. Still unlocked, and on 4.4.4 PacRom with mj4 modem. Never used unlock app on 1st device.

My point: Use the unlock app, set to GSM, set APNs, and don't update modem past mj4. ecs is right on spot, just tread lightly.

Lastly, thank you so much for this thread. It worked great while it lasted! Cheers everyone, don't take it for granted, there was a lot of hard work involved in doing this for us (did I mention for free to us end-users).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
We're looking into disabling the domestic network lock which means you wont need to downgrade the modem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbebber:
All I get is no service imei cert fail, do I need a sim to check?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
The only reason you're getting IMEI CERT failed is because you've tampered with the IMEI or MEID. You need it to PASS.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbebber:
It had a bad esn so it was flashed to boost, are you saying the sim unlock wont work if imei failed? Or I just cant check the menu?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Nothing will work if you failed the cert. Write the original MEID back. It SHOULD pass then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbebber:
My phone is working fine on boost, does imei have any effect on boost service?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Would this method work with the latest update or would it soft brick because of it need to downgrade the modem? Like on 4.4.4 if I update and then try to downgrade is not possible right? Or can I downgrade the modem do the unlock and then upgrade modem back?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nomancoolboy:
That app really worked man ..

Can someone point me to the link to donate something for that dev who made the app
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Where can i get the mj4 modem??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
You search... Right here on XDA... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2676411

Download with PC browser, or use desktop site from mobile browser. If not, then you need to register with mega whatever.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
HELP

hey guys great job on this

i have a note 3 100% working goo

but i try to do another one but it has a bad imei

does anyone have a goo cerf that will work on this note 3 sprint
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
So... [MENTION=4959296]ecs87[/MENTION] no modem downgrade below 4.4.2 on L600?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
I haven't been able to find any modem files for the L600. All that the firmware packages have is a nonhlos file for the modem. I KNOW that the L600 has a corresponding modem.bin file (mmcblk0p1) but I could never find one for 4.2.2 or 4.3. Therefore once you're on 4.4.2 you've got the nasty domestic lock and have no way to downgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Androidwarrior:
If i flash back the mi3 back and use the new ssu apk to sim will that method work?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tankdog03:
So this will unlock the sprint note 3 blacklisted imei? So It will help for lte flashing ti boost maybe?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
yes it will unlock ur phone but if the phone has blacklisted emei it will not work

u will need to change and need a goo cerf with im still looking for

but ones u unlock ur phone it will be really for international
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tankdog03:
I need to figure out how to write a imei through dfs.. im trying to figure out how to get LTE working on flashed note 3 to boostmobile
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mrhunter13:
where can u get a go cert from ...I just ordered a z3x box
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
im still looking my self

i have try from N MODEL IT DOES PASS BUT I STILL GET CERF FAIL

STILL SEARCHING
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mrhunter13:
I hear that u can pull them from a phone of the same model ...also a super imei would help ... I no u can change imei with CDMA workshop power pack I don't no about the normal 1 I have CDMA workshop paid
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
i have try and try

i get the cerf to pass

but no signal at all

hey on the other one i did each time a do a hard reset i have to unlocked again is there a way to avoid this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Valentin6282:
Hello! I have a sm-n900p 4.4.2 nc5 and i tried the apk. It showed unlock when i insert the sim it doesn't say invalid sim anymore but the phone makes and recieves calls for the firat 10 seconds or so. After that it won't and after a minute the network discconects and in a few seconds it recconects and it works for 10 secs and it keeps doing that on a loop. I am in romania on cosmote, now called telekom. I just installed the apk and pressed unlock. Did i miss something? Was i suposed to do something differen? Is it because i have 4.4.2 and if it is, is there a way to downgrade to 4.3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
close cictdow

hey before u downgrade

just try to do all the instruction on op post

and see where the takes u
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Valentin6282:
The ones about the hidden menu? The thing is network says unblock and imei certi pass.

edit: i did the first 4 steps but hidden menu ennabler says link status disconnected. i don't know why because a few months ago i was able to get in hidden menu using this post.

any ideea?

edit 2 : i searched for another way to access hidden menu on google an i got https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqmIq7_RQh0 wich says to use fx and i did and the guy said to go in system/efs/carrier but there is no carrier folder in my efs folder. is that normal or is that why i can't get to hidden menu and if so what can i do?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] denial4242:
followed op

used the apk file and followed the op and it worked like a charm no invalid sim

my only question is ,is there anything i have to do different to now use this phone on metro pcs do i need to change the modem back to the mi4 or leave it at 3 any help would be appreciated
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sanacit:
{solved} unlock sim card for sprint note 3 without sprint

Hey guys I finally cracked sprint note 3 to work with any GSM network worldwide WITHOUT SPRINT if you interested just e-mail me at [abrahem-sces@hotmail.com]

:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mrhunter13:
your late smh
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Waaaaayyyyy tooooo lateeee LOL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Valentin6282:
hello i still have the problem i posted earlier:

I have a sm-n900p 4.4.2 nc5 and i tried the apk. It showed unlock when i insert the sim it doesn't say invalid sim anymore but the phone makes and recieves calls for the firat 10 seconds or so. After that it won't and after a minute the network discconects and in a few seconds it recconects and it works for 10 secs and it keeps doing that on a loop. I am in romania on cosmote, now called telekom. I just installed the apk and pressed unlock. Did i miss something? Was i suposed to do something differen? Is it because i have 4.4.2 and if it is, is there a way to downgrade to 4.3?

i found out that the problem is only for telekom. i tired orange and digi and they work but no mobile data. although i did not really try to fix the mobile data problem.

i went into service mode and the first line changes. for the first 10 seconds it says gsm900:idle and when that happens i can call and receive calls. after 10 seconds the line changes to gsm:idle and i can't call or receive calls. an then it changes to rrc:idle band 1 and the signal indicator says no network. and after a minute it changes back to gsm900:idle ant everything starts all over again.

i noticed that on orange the first line is rrc:idle band1 or band8 and works all the time.

i don't understand what all of this means but it is something i noticed. can anyone help?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
hey bro

sorry about ur problem

but the only think i recommend u to do is just restore ur phone with odin or downgrade ur system to a 4.3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
[MENTION=4959296]ecs87[/MENTION] yeah i was super disappointed when I extracted the tar. Wish I would have done that before I ordered one from eBay to test the unlock LOL. Any other hope...?

Flashing back from KitKat is NOT a good idea

If a phone is blacklisted, it's only blocked in the US. And no, no unlock process will clear a blacklisted IMEI

DFS can't do the N900P IMEI
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Dfs can actually do the IMEI...but it's rather...extensive. Its much easier to send the 16 character password and SPC then repair the IMEI over UART. That way the EFS isn't wiped.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Hey bro the 16 characters password is the same for all sprint note 3? Do you know if a bad ESN Sprint Note 3 after the unlock can work on tmobile or att without a problem
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Its the NEW password. Not the old one. And yes...it can work. Do LOTS of searching and research for the Note 3 models over on GSM hosting. UART isn't something everyone has access to.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
O.o DFS handles UART?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] banziitox24:
Thanks bro and yeah I know I know alot on GSM models but for Sprint models since they are a little bit different I can't say I know them I don't know to much about AT commands but I know a little but thanks for the response I will keep my research
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
UART is just a fancy name for an android port. Like we connect to the QC DM port. It allows AT commands to be sent to it. I use a GSM box for the hardware portion of UART. On the software side I've used their software only because I don't know how to calculate the AKSEEDNO but the Sprint models may not even need it. Other than that I can send all other commands via the UART port using AT commands in the modem tab of an older version of DFS.

Me and [MENTION=623739]Dest[/MENTION] had a few conversations in the GSM reverse engineering and programming section of gsmhosting. We were even specifically talking about repairing the IMEI on the Note 3. He even signed up here recently with his insane knowledge of RIL. He is the one who came up with the newest Sprint international unlock program.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SpasilliumNexus:
International unlock worked for me on Sprint's stock 4.4.4 NH7 that I play around and test with. What I did was try the MJ4 modem, but that resulted in my phone rebooting a few seconds after booting. So I flashed the NAB modem and that worked fine. Then I installed the SSU app, tapped "unlock" and got "SIM Unlocked." I then went back to the NH7 modem, ran the app again, and was still unlocked. Then, I used Odin to flash Sprint's 1+ GB stock NH7 ROM, wiping everything on the phone, ran the app again, and am still unlocked.

And finally, I went into ServiceMode (which is really tricky to get into) and saw "disabled."

The exact location of checking the SIM status in ServiceMode is:

[1] Protocol State > [5] SIM Information > [3] Check NV. It should display "SIM Lock is Disable" if unlocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
hey bro could u shared the modem u try

or shared the links

thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
The commands are sent over RIL, not the QC DM port or UART. The app will work on every modem for ever (Sprint) device until they change their RIL framework.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonasoledad1:
getting loop on the phone

hey guy i have try odin to restore the phone

with

CNC5

DNH7

and i still get loop in the phone

i go in the setting and theirs no modem

help how to get this fix
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Dest:
What did we? I wasn't here since years how could I have a conversation with you? Maybe you are mention me by mistake ;)

Dest
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
I totally didn't take into consideration that there would be someone here named dest lol. It appears gsmhosting dest and XDA dest are indeed different people!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] patrickpingpong:
sprint note 3 n900p

Please help anyone! I have a sprint note 3 I unlocked with SUU app. I had it previously flashed to boost mobile. I have an activated U.S. t-mobile SIM card in it and have followed the instructions in this thread but still no signal on the GSM network. I have a red x over the signal bars and when I search for available GSM networks nothing shows up. Is there something I'm missing? I am on android 4.4.2 mJ4 modem. I am trying not to factory reset because I still have boost flashed and it is my only communication. I did notice somewhere that it is saying IMEI cert: fail. This could be due to who I bought it from not paying their bill amd getting kicked off sprint perhaps? Would this affect t-mobile service? I am inexperienced with GSM phones any help would be appreciated. I've been waiting so long to get an unlock solution as all you can relate to I just want to get this phone working on a 4g GSM carrier. Thank you in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tankdog03:
I dont believe u will get true 4g lte anyways but u will get htsp+ .. I think its like 8 mb speed.. and I dont think a factory reset will lose ur flash to boost
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] patrickpingpong:
sprint note 3 n900p

Why am I still unable to use domestic sim? Any help? From anyone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
The IMEI cert fail is because you/someone changed the MEID or IMEI. It will never be able to register on a (gsm) network unless you change it back, or write a super IMEI. Both methods will wipe out your flash (unless you have access to a UART interface).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbebber:
What about sim in a different country? What will a uart do differently? Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
You might want to google what UART is. It SHOULD be possible to use a blacklisted Sprint device in a different country with ONLY the UICC unlock (domestic steps shouldn't be required).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] enriswi:
Ive unlocked my Sprint Note 3 and I have it running on Metro PCS :). Calls, Texts, and data works. I have my APN set up and everything. Only thing is i dont receive MMS :( .