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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingkea:
Am I the only one who cannot flash a modem without the stock roms locking up?

1) I flashed STOCK NK4 ROM. This boots up without issue and I can browse, just isn't domestically unlocked.

2) I flash CF Auto Root - again can boot up without issue and browse.

3) Flash MJ4 Modem or MI3 Modem - it'll boot to lock screen, but then reboots.

Has anyone ran into this? I have also tried with NH7 Rom as well. Any suggestions? Driving me nuts..

Thanks you advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kachmul2004:
Try
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tone5992:
Had this issue alot. It depends on your rom. If you look a couple post up i mention what rom im on. The darklordN5 port. This dosn't happen i think because the darklordN5 port isn't sprint based. So try a non sprint based rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingkea:
Ah, I feel a little better knowing someone else has run into this.... but it seems there are others that report success running STOCK while flashing an older modem (MI3 OR MJ4). I just wonder what the difference is. I am trying to create a stock or as close to stock experience as possible while obtaining domestic unlock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Love all your SPAM......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kachmul2004:
Ummm
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Someone made a flash able lollipop.zip file that didn't undo the unlock. http://xdaforums.com/note-3-sprint/general/loolipop-pre-rooted-twrp-flash-t3088490

Its been a long time. Pretty sure this is it , Flash with TWRP.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingkea:
See, I think I may have made a mistake. I am prepping the phone for sale and wanted to take it back to a stock android experience and maintain domestic unlock. I flashed a stock rom with odin, tried to reflash mj4 modem, and now it wont stay on long enough for me to even confirm if lock still exist. Any advice much appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nsantiago:
It works, now its running stock Lollipop. I used MJ4 baseband and is really smooth right now. No problems at all. Thank you so much for the help!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingkea:
Thank you sooooo much. I'm not done yet, but at least i'm running lollipop stock with MJ4 baseband... thanks again! :good::good:

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Finished. All Good. TY!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jimzweb1:
I was going to post this link for you but looks like you found it. Awesome . . .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LewisAGarcia:
Having trouble understand what to do specifically. I checked the thread and several people say different things. I have my sm-900p on the Resurrection Remix rom (n900pvpueok2) and I hear that I have to downgrade it to MJ4 or MI3 to do this, but some people say it's impossible and it'll brick my Note 3. Anyone have any suggestion or steps? Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] loaderboy:
AFAIK You only need to downgrade the modem. You should be fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Administr4tor:
HEllo,

PHONE DETAILS_ SM N900P

Android version 5.0

BAseband - N900PVPUEOK2

I have this Rooted unlocked sprint sm-n900p SAMSUNG NOTE 3, how do I make it work with Wind or T-Mobile?, I was looking around and I ended up installing 'REGION UNLOCK" apk , Installed that apk and it didnt work, Phone can't search T-Mobile/Wind network, Please tell me if its possible and if yes, then how?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Administr4tor:
why its not working?

http://h56.imgup.net/11162d8.jpg I tried different computers, different cables,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] loaderboy:
Put that on your computer. Plug your phone into the computer. Click Do it and wait a few minutes. It will show hidden menues on your phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Administr4tor:
thank you, it worked,

I did everything written in guide but its not working
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] loaderboy:
Have youtried a T-Mobile sim in it? I have one running on Ting(sprint) and one on TMO.

You may need to set it as GSM only and see if that works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
The reason the phone doesn't see Wind is because it doesn't have support for Wind's frequencies. Therefore you can't use it with Wind
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JayTeaSTLMO:
Domestic Sim unlock AND DarkLord N5 ROM for Sprint SM-N900P. What to do first?

I'm no phone expert but I have been following this thread for over a year with the intention of unlocking my Sprint Note 3. I waited three months and got Sprint to internationally unlock it but then destroyed my phone. So I just got a new Note 3 today.

I definitely want to do the DarkLord N5 ROM change to make it essentially a Note 5. galaxynote3root.com/sm-n9005-galaxy-note-3-roms/how-to-convert-galaxy-note-3-into-note-5/2/

So I plan to ask Spring to internationally unlock this phone and *someday* I might want to get it domestically unlocked and use another carrier using the method in this thread. (Although I'm happy with Sprint for now as my bill is only $30/mo for 1GB - as I use mostly wifi- because they put me on a family plan with other people I don't even know!)

Is there anything I should know about doing both of these mods and is there an order I should do them or will I have to undo/redo one or the other?

Thanks!

Jim
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Administr4tor:
Thank you, but I wonder if Tmobile and wind uses same frequencies then how come Original Poster OP made it work with Tmobile?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Because Wind only uses one frequency, which the phone doesn't have. T-Mobile uses multiple frequencies, most of which the phone has.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JayTeaSTLMO:
Anyone...??? I just got my Sprint SM-N900P (although I just noticed the box it came in says SPHN900GYK?)

internationally unlocked (but haven't done the carrier unlock yet of the OP) and am thinking about just going ahead and doing the DarkLord N5 ROM mod to make it like a Note 5 since I haven't heard from anyone about my original question. I sure hope this is the right way to go.....

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I got a month to month Sprint plan about a year ago and they were happy to internationally unlock it by calling their "International Team" at 888-226-7212 after the 3rd month (to the day and not before). I broke that phone months ago (and temporarily put a HTC on my plan for months) and just recently bought and put another Note 3 on my plan a few days ago and they happily did internationally unlocked it again with no waiting. Seems a 3 month, month to month contract is a small price to pay to get it Internationally unlocked and then do the carrier unlock if you ask me... Especially as they gave me a $30/mo 1 Gig family plan I guess with other people I don't even know!

Now I'm just trying to find out if the second international unlock worked as I want to do the DarkLord N5 ROM mod to make it like a Note 5. They said it would internationally unlock for sure in 24-48hrs (but later in the call they told me it usually takes 4-24hrs) but surprisingly they also said there was no way I can check this on the phone myself besides going overseas and trying it which seems weird. Seems I read a way to check for this on here long ago and am searching for how to do that now...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
1. The international unlock doesn't happen automatically, so don't listen to them if they say that. You have to go into the settings and do the UICC Unlock once they tell you they've processed it. After that, an overseas SIM will no longer generate the Invalid SIM Card message when it's inserted - that's how you test it.

2. Doing the domestic unlock is something that needs to wait until you're ready to switch - can't have both Sprint and GSM at the same time.

3. Should be on factory firmware when you do the unlock. Verify it's working, then flash your ROM, and it will work fine as long as it has GSM support
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JayTeaSTLMO:
-------------------------

Thank you so much for the quick response. Just a few more questions if you don't mind. Ok on #1. But fyi my phone did automatically reboot pretty soon after my call. And later when "looking around" I saw the UICC unlock and pressed the button (and quickly regretted it not even knowing what it was thinking there would be another dialog box) But as I recall it gave me an indication that it did it.

Actually I have no plans to travel overseas. I would just like the option *down the road* to switch US carriers if I want to. But I work from home so the Sprint 1GB plan for $30/mo has been working fine for me so I don't plan to change it/carriers anytime soon unless for some reason I require more data while mobile.

Ok on #2. But I would like to do the Darklord ROM ASAP. So I guess I can do the DL ROM now but if I decide to change carriers later your saying I'll need to revert back to the factory ROM (can I do that? I thought I read that I could) then do the domestic unlock and the re-do the DL ROM?

Can't wait to have a $225 (perfect condition, original boxed and lots of accessories) "Note 5" that doesn't take away the SD card, has a removable battery, has better battery life (so I've heard) and I forget what else. All at the "cost" of slightly lower screen and camera resolution, no fingerprint sensor, a little slower CPU and again I forget what else.... If this is the case then I guess that's all I need to know and am a happy man so thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Correct
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JayTeaSTLMO:
Great because I just did the Darklord ROM and changed my Note 3 to a Note 5 last Sunday and its awesome! Restored form Note 3 backup and everything's there and Sprint carrier works fine. Next thinking about the mod that makes it as fast as a Note 4... ;) Thanks for taking the time to answer.

Jim
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CandiceJoy:
I bought a Sprint Galaxy Note 3 on ebay and am looking to unlock it for StraightTalk. I have no idea if it's been internationally unlocked by Sprint or not and I don't want to get an account with them.. When I go to the UICC unlock with no SIM inserted, I get a generic "this profile could not be updated" message. When I put in a non-Sprint domestic SIM (Verizon or StraightTalk), I get "Invalid SIM", but I happen to have an Australian Vodafone SIM from my recent trip to Australia and, when I put it in, it doesn't give me "Invalid SIM". It doesn't connect to the network, either, possibly due to coverage, but it doesn't say "Invalid SIM". Does this phone qualify as internationally unlocked to proceed with the tutorial, or do I still need to go through Sprint to get it internationally unlocked? (I ran SSU to internationally unlock it, but that was before I even tried the Australian SIM, so I really have no idea if that affects anything or not)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JayTeaSTLMO:
Well.... After rooting and Darklord ROM I went out today I had no mobile data...

:( Well....... I was able call my home landline and text yesterday so I thought all was well. But when I went out today I had no mobile data anywhere I went. So I came home and turned off WiFi and I could still make a call and send text. I do see there's a new "N" NFC icon that's on (and turns on and off) but I've never used that feature before.

PLEASE let me know what should I do. First I figured I'd just take it in to Sprint but I don't want them to undo all the work it took to get it rooted and ROM'd!

Anything I should know? :confused:

Thanks!!!!

Jim
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Check your APN. http://www.4gtricks.com/2014/08/sprint-apn-settings-sprint-4g-apn-settings.html?m=1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Psyfurius:
Hi! Im new here.

So I did everything mentioned in OP. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-900P from Sprint and Im trying to use it on T-Mobile. The only issue I have is that when I try to make a phone call I get this message "Mobile Network Not Available".

Today I tried many times to make a phone call and I got lucky 2 times. The phone was ringing and working. But then, when I tried again, the same error message pop up. The signal is OK. No DATA too... Cannot browse Internet.

So... what is the problem? Everything seems working but no phone call and data from T-Mobile SIM Card.

Edit: Yes... I did create the APN for T-Mobile using there setting showed in their Website
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Do you have Roaming turned on? Are you paying tmoble or someone else? If every thing took and its not hardware, it still sounds like the APN.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Psyfurius:
Roaming is OFF.

Yes, I'm the one paying for the service. It's a new line (2 weeks).

The APN I'm using is:

Name: T-Mobile US LTE

APN: fast.t-mobile.com

Proxy: <Not set>

Port: <Not set>

Username: <Not set>

Password: <Not set>

Server: <Not set>

MMSC: mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS proxy: <Not set>

MMS port: <Not set>

MMS protocol: WAP 2.0

MCC: 310

MNC: 260

Authentication type: <Not set>

APN type: <Not set> OR Internet+MMS

APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6

APN roaming protocol: IPv4

Enable/disable APN: <greyed out unless there are multiple APN's>

Bearer: Unspecified

Edit: The "MMSC" url have a http protocol but XDA Forums would'nt let me post it cause I'm a new user, to prevent SPAM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Try putting it in roaming.

Also are you using MJ4 radio.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Psyfurius:
Ok, I will try the Roaming option, but... what does MJ4 radio means? Sorry I'm no expert. Just following the steps on OP.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] loaderboy:
By radio he means modem. You need to Odin the MJ4 modem fir it to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Psyfurius:
So I tried making a call with the Data Roaming activate and I got the same error message. And, no... I didn't flash the phone with the MJ4, I did with the MI3 modem because that's the one in the steps. So the MJ4 is this one? >

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2657828
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] loaderboy:
Either one should work. MJ4 is newer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Psyfurius:
I tried flashing MJ4 firmware .tar (54 MB) in Odin but can't...

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
I had better signal with MJ4. Try *epc.tmobile.com instead of fast.Tmoble, In case your not getting LTE.

http://www.4gtricks.com/2013/04/t-mobile-4g-apn-t-mobile-4g-apn-settings.html?m=1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Psyfurius:
I tried epc.tmobile.com... epc.t-mobile.com.... nothing.

I flashed with MJ4 and it failed. Then when it restarted showed an firmware error message and wouldn't boot. So I flashed it with the MI3 again. Now it boots but same problem persist. Can't make phone calls.

This is what I tried: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2657828

I don't know what else to do... :(

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003>

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
H+ best we'll get, "not to confuse anybody"

To make sure your not using a, "mobile virtual network operator", APNs would be different.

Get IMEI Backup program from play store back up when its working.

My only thought is start over.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
Sorry for the stupid questions. I got it working though. Not that bad honestly. A lot of steps, but if you do everything correctly, pretty easy. Working on getting back to OC5 and then loading everything again UGH!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] taller238:
I followed OP and can use t-mobile now.

For some reason the data is “E”(dge 2G), cannot even get H.

I did exactly the steps in OP. Hope someone can advice.

And

1. under setting, I find "my phone number" is 0.

2. the phone is still registered under Sprint's R+. I only switched to GSM by the OP steps.

Does these matter?

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Innoruck:
I'm on Boost mobile but want to use custom ROMs and ports...

Hello all,

As I jumped headfirst into the wacky world of ROM's, ROOTs, and Flashing..I realize my 25 years experience in the tech industry meant jack squat! That being said, I want to express my sincerest gratitude for the immeasurable amount of help I have received from XDA. Hats off to everyone..

I just wanted to know if I can use this mod to enable my ability to use custom ROM's while still maintaining my boost(sprint) account. 60 $ unlimited everything... YES PLEASE! ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
Maybe someone can help ... I had an OC5 Note 3 that I flashed back to NH7 and went through everything you get it to work on AT&T. That worked albeit slow internet. I decided to go back to Sprint so I flashed OC5 stock. I can't get LTE working. Do I need to do some other steps?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Innoruck:
as

As I mentioned.. im new to all this but I have gotten DAMN GOOD at unbricking this thing hehehe :D

Couple of things to try..

1. Update PRL

2 check your APN's (I took SS's of EVERY SINGLE BIT of information from the about device and apn and such..

3. You can always flash back to your original build. For me it is 4.4.2 so I use the Pucnab stock ROM . Make sure you flash the modem (baseband) ttwice the first time you uncheck the auto reboot option in Odin, take teh battery out. put it back in and run the modem firmware ONLY.

Hope this helps :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
Nope. LTE doesn't work, plain and simple

This "mod" is for unlocking the phone to use on GSM carriers, and therefore doesn't apply to you if you want to keep using Boost service..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
I think you misunderstand me. I know LTE doesn't work when domestic unlocked and on ATT or T-Mobile because we don't have the necessary bands. I'm asking why my LTE on Sprint doesn't work when I flashed a Sprint stock rom to undo the unlock. It is stated in the 3rd post I only have to flash newest and maybe SCRTN.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
SCRTN and flash newest full tar
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Innoruck:
Well thats kinda what I thought but was just grasping at any straw to figure out why I can never get custom mods the only ones that work are deodexed stock ... none of the ports work NOTHING...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mr.m.com:
where can I find root for SM-N900P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
I really hope that's not a serious question.

If so, please cancel your XDA account immediately. Such a simple answer can be found via a 10 second search.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ecs87:
Thank god these types of comments don't get you banned from this forum. I got banned from gsmhosting by repeatedly telling those leechers to search and use their brains.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iBowToAndroid:
So that's why I haven't seen you around there lately lol... I love doing the same thing. I guess I better watch what I say..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] junior420:
hello I have a sprint note 3 and I have an unlock code but when I put in a tmobile sim card it wont let me put the code in it says the sim is invalid any help on putting the unlock code on the phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Start at the beginning. Read the OP all will be answered.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] divreig:
has anyone tried this recently? Does this work with Android 5.0
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] palmaswildbill:
I did this a while back, and have been on t-mobile for about a year, but running the MI3 modem, with KitKat.

I loaded a port of Marshmallow (Android 6.0) in Jan, and it still worked, on t-mobile.

I am currently trying to figure out a way to load the MJ4 modem, then load a Lollipop based rom. So, yes, to answer your question, it does work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
Is there a way to rebuild the whole system? For some reason, I've had a lot of issues with csc and then with going back to Sprint. My csc never says Sprint no matter how many times I set it with idone tools or manually or by flashing a full Odin file. I also can't get 4g/lte even though I've flashed the newest update 7 times. My s5 gets lte fine so it is something wrong with this phone. Can everything be rebuilt? What is the downside to this? What information do I need to keep to put on the new system? I've heard it's really bad to mess with the efs and I know the phone can be repartitioned with the pit file. Please help. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Did you try

when phone comes up dial ##72786#
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
Yea. Tried it a few times after trying to go back to Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Try going back into Hidden menu and make sure everything's put back.? to Sprint, check lte settings?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
I'll try in a few. I've thought about doing that, but the instructions don't say it's needed. I'll give it a shot though. It'll fix my lte issue, then I'll need to find out what the hell happened to my csc.

Because of my csc issue, when I flash the md5 file, no Sprint apps get installed. I know this sounds great, but it is causing me to hunt for ways to install visual voicemail by other means.

UPDATE:

Went through test menu and set everything like the post says, but chose what I thought related to Sprint and lte. Lte works but could someone post what the defaults are starting with step 5 bullet 4? I just want to make sure mine is set properly. Thank you. I've been dealing with this for a long time and I really appreciate you getting me back.

UPDATE 2:

Here is an image of my version information. It looks correct, but I'm just posting it in case something is off. I'd really like to get my note 3 back to getting visual voicemail without all the hoops of installing after.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cdizzle97:
SIM unlock completely without Sprint

I just unlocked my n900p without Sprint even internationally unlocking my phone, I'm on baseband oc5, I used Galaxy tools and clicked uicc unlock and that was it. Just like that my phone's unlocked on lollipop. Just wanted to let people know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
Are you in the U.S.?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cdizzle97:
In Israel, so I'm not sure if it's domestically unlocked, but if it's already internationally unlocked, I see no reason why the OPs method for domestic unlock wouldn't work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nimasasa:
Guys, I have ended my contract with Sprint after two years and my phone is internationally unlock and rooted (STEPS 1 - 4). I am having trouble with step 5. My phone is not showing my current prl (apparently I have none) and the PRL helper is not working. What should I do? Is there anyway I can initiate my prl (samsung galaxy note 3)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] fantasylovevn:
where i can get galaxy tool???

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Is there anyway to sim unlock without contact sprint??