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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kj13569:
has anyone tried samsunggeeks.us to unlock this specific model? or this one? motoringcrunch.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-3-how-to-unlock-it/1006538/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] datajosh:
I've done it and used the phone with a T-Mobile SIM under NAB
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] q6server:
not working:confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonhart6505:
Changing IMEI is not discussed on this forum...

But I have a Z3X box, which supports the N900P, and have been given the same info about this working from multiple associates
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Thank you for your comment.

The question here which is still unanswered is whether the Sprint Note 3 (N900P) can be unlocked without the help of Sprint or not no matter which way is it is done. This can be adequately answered only if someone gets success in doing so and posts on this Forum.

Thank you

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This Youtube Video shows how to unlock Sprint Galaxy S4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawcT1qqnLA

Theoretically, I think it shouldnt be impossible to unlock the Galaxy Note 3 without Sprint' s help.

I request comments from experts on the above.

Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
The answer is no it can't be done right now ..... sprint inputs the imei into there system and unlocks it somehow. ... All you get is a email that says your phone is unlocked and to do a uicc unlock. .. The unlock is in nvram supposedly encrypted too ..

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonhart6505:
Yea, I said this 2 pages back. Sprint must do it and without having the phone on YOUR active account your boned. while annoying to those of us who want to use it for other carriers, remember that Sprint is only just jumping into the sim market (though I doubt well see too many of them) and are still primarily a cdma company. They want to protect their investments and their customers from theft and fraud by locking them down and truth be told the system works. Its for the good of the cause, and I approve honestly.

As for those who keep posting about the S4...yeah its easy as balls to do and doesnt require Sprint to unlock it but this phone was on the market BEFORE their new system was put in place. So those of you with it dodged a bullet. But this is the Note 3 forum...sooooo...

Also for those who bought a N900P, new or otherwise, for the purpose of unlocking it...you could have looked just as hard for a VZW or international version and you wouldnt have had this problem. This phone won't be unlocked by our means, at least for a while til someone can break the system.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evilvoice:
How are people getting it unlocked? I chatted with the international support and they said I can use my phone overseas, but it won't UICC unlock. I asked them again and they said it'll work overseas and I don't need to do UICC unlock. So, what can I tell them so they'll unlock it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonhart6505:
Is the phone under your sprint account? If so it DOES need the UICC unlocked before it works overseas. UICC specifically locks any other non-Sprint sim from being used, overseas or otherwise. If they told you it doesnt, their retarded and it wont work meaning you wasted your time. If it is not on your account then they are still retarded and still did absolutely nothing for you but said they did anyway, again wasting your time. I had the same experience with them. They also absolutely refused to let me speak with a manager and when I was finally redirected to his voicemail (after 5 hours/6 hangups/disconnects/told they unlocked but nothing was achieved) I promptly told him I was extremely dissatisfied with their customer service and would not be returning for further business as their agents are utterly useless. *Translated from "F*** you guys and your s****y service you can rot in hell"*

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Changing the imei works. Tested myself (as I have a box that can do it) and am confirming. But as I stated...not to be discussed or instructed on this site.

Will I make a tutorial for it as I have my other unlocks/flashes? No because not everyone has a riff box or is savvy enough to use one. My advice is to pay someone to do it through ebay or another service site (or...y'know...me)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Puff1911:
Info

Hey guys,

Been reading through this thread..

Just need confirmation if this is correct.

I bought a Sprint Samsung Note 3 on ebay. Had it forwarded to me outside the US with the intention of rooting and unlocking it for use on the network over here. I've done it dozens of times with the Sprint variant of the HTC One, and foolishly assumed it would be just as simple a process for the Note 3.

Based on what I've read in this thread so far.. It seems that I am sh!t out of luck with the possibility of using this phone outside the US, or on any network other than Sprint.

Is that correct? Is there any way to have this phone working outside the US? even if some $$ is involved?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aFoodStampBaby:
You can try to call sprint and let them know you purchased the phone without contract and you would like them to release and unlock your phone for other carriers. Since your not binded to their contact, your like a free agent. Call and found out. Hope this helps. Good luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonhart6505:
Someone hasnt been reading...so let me refresh

*Ahem* Sprint will not release the phone from their service unless you are on contract with them. It doesnt matter if you purchased it used and its clean, new and never activated, or outside the U.S. (how does that even work for Sprint devices?!) You are not simply a "free agent." Your are not a CUSTOMER and they will offer you no support as such.

Ive done the math on activating, getting it unlocked and then deactivating a Sprint Note 3...

~$500 for the phone if bought outright from 3rd party ($1000 from Sprint themselves!)

~$200 for the plan/90 days + $35 activation fee

$200 to cancel the plan after 90 days and getting the phone unlocked (required 90 days active service on your plan before they will unlock the Note 3 unless the rep wants to be nice and let you do it before the 90 days)

Total of around $900 + 90 days of Sprints crap just to use the phone off their service for GSM service

OR...

Buy a used/new international unlocked GSM variant for ~$500, about the same (maybe slightly more) as the Sprint version to begin with.

Or even better...

Buy a blacklisted ATT/T-Mobile variant for even CHEAPER and just change the imei

Take your pick people...my personal opinion is that Sim unlocking the Sprint Note 3 if you bought it off contract isnt even worth somebody going through the hassle of trying to figure it out for us to unlock when you could just get the same device ready to go brand new in the box for the same price (roughly)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Puff1911:
ok... called sprint.. they basically said grease up, you're about to screwed :)

quite disappointing..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DruoGaby:
change the imei to what?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nirajvashi:
Please check PM / Email. Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aFoodStampBaby:
So I know sprint internationally unlocks it but what about domestically? Will sprint unlock it domestically if your done with your contract?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
No that is what the thread was for ..... sprint will never domestically unlock it

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] leond:
without UICC unlock It will work overseas only with Sprint SIM and international roaming charges. With UICC unlock you can use international SIM. you should tell them that this is what you are planning to do (use non-sprint SIM overseas) and they will unlock it for you if your account qualifies
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
So, is it possible to have this "unlocked" while maintaining Sprint service?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Powerplayer1025:
It's possible to have it internationally unlocked after 90 days but you have to call sprint to do so
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
Not simultaneously. Its one or the other. I did this ran a couple T-Mobile Roms. If you want to go back you have to Odin back to get back on sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] devdasrathod:
Has anybody exactly figured out how Sprint Unlocks it or what Blocks the Sprint Note 3 from using other GSM Sim? Is it the IMEI ? In that case, by just changing the IMEI, the phone will get unlocked? Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blahzace:
Hey guys,

Anyone have success doing this? I had sprint do a sprint unlock and I followed all of the steps but no luck.

When I restart the phone, it reads t-mobile for a couple of seconds and the service drops and it says no service again.

Anyone have any suggestions? OP?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
I have done this with no issues. Not sure I could provide help but this does indeed work
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blahzace:
Thanks for the reply, at least now I know this method actually works and I'll continue to try even though I did it a few times already.

Is there anything special you did?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
Nothing special just followed the directions. Took me 2 times. You have to go line by line. The first time I rushed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blahzace:
Very frustrating.... 4th try. Line by line... Do you reboot right after you run regionlock away?

Thanks for replying. I appreciate it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
Its been a while. I honestly don't remember but this method does work.

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If it didn't say reboot I didn't
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] quocvieth:
leave sprint move to verizon better
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nerys71:
Most of us schleps down here in poorville can't afford verizon!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] awelocatracho:
how you make it work

so i have a friend that changed the imei of the phone and flash it to tmobile UI but receive the same massage of invalid sim also tried to region unlock it but nothing happend :S please send me a personal message or an email ( emilfig@hotmail.com ) telling me what are the steps after i have change the imei please thanks :).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Omar04:
Need to be an unlock imei for it to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] q6server:
Fail 100%
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Valentin6282:
Hello. I don't understand how an imei change would work. I don't want to know how to do it just why it should work. I have imei unlocked and region unlock, just no sprint unlock. Why would changing the imei work? Does the new imei have to be unlocked from sprint do you do another imei unlock for the new imei. I just don't get why that works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] weijoin:
hi,could you plz give some hint? only change imei use any stock rom then uicc unlock? or more complicate?:laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aFoodStampsBaby:
Does anyone know if this method still works on the newest ota?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] awelocatracho:
really need that help

so you are telling me that if i use a unlock imei will innediately work? can you give me more hints mi friend has plenty of boxes that could help me unlock it a faster way :) could you or someone tell me wich is the RIFF box???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
I plan to buy a Note 3 from craigslist that is listed to be working fine but has got bad ESN. I am intending to use it in India on GSM network with 3G (900/1800 & 2100). So my doubts are with respect to Knox and region. Can I unlock it and use it here in India without any problems. Appreciate all the help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
These are world phones but Sprint has to unlock them. With a bad ESN it may not work. Below is the email that you get when they unlock the phone. The third party sim refers to international. For domestic sim to work you need to unlock via this method described.

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Hello DANON BROWN

This email is intended to confirm that Sprint has successfully processed the unlock request for your Samsung Note 3 Device. In order for the device unlock to be completed; the device has to be connected to the CDMA Network or Wi-Fi connection for the update to finalize.

Once the update has been completed, please follow the steps below to unlock the device after you have the third party SIM:

Turn off device > Insert 3rd party SIM > go to Settings > General > System Update > UICC unlock. You will receive the update and it should change to GSM Mode.

Phone number:

If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact Sprint World Wide care at 888-226-7212.

Thank you,

Msemaji N.

Sprint eCare

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] adventure95004:
The Sprint N3 is NOT like the GSM phone and so far can only be unlocked by Sprint when it is active on a sprint account. Once unlocked you can use it anywhere outside of the USA with 3rd party SIMs but it will be hard to activate on sprint with a bad esn.

No one I have seen has been able to get the unlock so far without going through Sprint and this method is for domestic use and still requires the Sprint overseas unlock first.

SO to sum it all up you NEED A SPRINT N3 ON A SPRINT ACCOUNT ALL IN GOOD STANDING TO GET ANY KIND OF SIM UNLOCK..

I think it is kind of crappy people selling Sprint N3s overseas knowing it's almost impossible to get them activated.

Andy

N3 with MiniN3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
Oh.. the listing was about to end and I ordered it :( am I screwed? No other way to GSM unlock as of now? It was for 329.99 so I rushed. Appreciate all help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DruoGaby:
clone it ...cant tell u how tho..think its against the rules to post that here..pmin me is not a good idea either
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvinodnayak:
GSM part maybe, but it's selling as CDMA phone in India.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DruoGaby:
i just put in for my sim unlock ..finally off spending limit did it all in one motion!..lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
you got it from sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
I noticed you were actively discussing stuff on Sprint note 3 reliance thread. Sadly I haven't done much of playing with DFStool changing keys etc.

I am good till rooting, flashing roms, custom boot etc. I was planning to use it with Airtel GSM do you think I will have no luck? Swappa did not find anything wrong with ESN however the listing on ebay said bad esn :rolleyes:

This was the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301144776171
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DruoGaby:
yup...im all good now..doubt ill ever use this guide tho
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
Good for you. Do you think I should return mine?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
Without sprint unlocking it all you will get is invalid sim .... They have to unlock it. The unlock is done and saved in nvram and some have said it's encrypted. ... so basically no way to do it

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DruoGaby:
if not that..u gotta clone too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvinodnayak:
How are you going to use it on Airtel when it's locked to CDMA only. No one had been able to unlock its GSM section without calling Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
So what if I jump boat and take up reliance or tata? I am seriously thinking of returning it now may be I can tell the seller I noticed issues and return it. Ah! I really can't afford it for 900$ in India. So much to get some processed sand called flagship.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvinodnayak:
It might not work out of the box with data on RUIM, you might have to shell out a few here in India to get the data going. Will pm you a email, give my reference, he will do the rest.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
Guys I require a strong call now. I plan to return if ya'll think that it can't be and will never get international GSM unlock. Sad how all S4 and HTC One from sprint can easily unlock for modem flash and region unlock :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
That's probably why they changed to this type system to make it harder

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
I guess soon will will have turbo sim's and R Sim's for android and samsung.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
HELP unlocking note 3

I followed all steps very closely when i went to check and see if sim lock is disable it was enabled what do i do or please help need to get service on my phone asap i appreciate it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
If you didn't have sprint unlock your phone first this method won't work

To get service back Odin back to stock and let it do the activation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
note 3 unlock

So do i just call sprint and do i have to undo all the steps i just did ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
No Odin back to stock to undo what you did. For this to work sprint needs to unlock your phone first. If you Odin back you will be able yo use your phone on sprint again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
Note 3 help

Alright i dont have sprint though thats why im doing this i need to unlock it so i can use it. so i still do what you said and then ? just trying to get it unlocked so i can have a phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
If you don't have Sprint this won't work. They have to unlock the phone first. Then you proceed with this method.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
note 3 help

Yes i know that I do not have a sprint account however so di i call the guy i got it from and see if he can get them to unlock it ?

Also i just ran Odin and my phone still has all the same stuff apps and all is that ok ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
The apps should be the same check the baseband. It should have gone back to mi3 or whatever version you used. The phone has to be active for them to unlock it. Calling the guy may not help you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
note 3 unlcok
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danon.brown:
Odin back to whatever you want to use to return to stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
Note 3 help

ok i got it thanks should hopefully have it unlocked soon haha now time to find a sweet ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
Hate to tell you. .. They will not unlock it ... It has to be on the account for 90 days or a supervisor has to do it ... With it not on a sprint account you will not get it unlocked ...I can almost guarantee that. ... They don't just do it for any reason

They had to get supervisor to unlock my phone that I have had since day 1 because I used a LG g2 for a week. ... And then went back to my note and sold g2

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
Note 3

I got ya and I'm going to go to sprint and activate it and then unlock when I can.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvinodnayak:
One request, could you please copy carrier folder & send after you unlock from Sprint. Trying to unlock gsm internationally.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
note 3 unlcok

Ya I can try and do that I should be running to sprint today and see how much it will cost to activate the phone and do what I gotta do to get it unlocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mocoyombiflash:
Note 3 sim unlock

Have you guys tried the s4 tool on the note 3 then followed by the manual tutorial on how to unlock it? Then flash a custom rom that will not trigger knox?

The s4 didn't needed to call sprint , most of the people that had it unlocked said we had to call and get it unlocked yet with the s4 tool you were able to get the invalid sim lock off and with a NEW MODEM , A few manual touches you can get it unlocked!

I have all the stuff if you needed let me know and give it a try it may work it may not !!!

Also if you need to clean an esn and have a copy of your contract i can clean it for you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
They have tried it and it doesn't work. .. sprint changed the way they unlock it ... people have said the unlock is stored in nv ram and is encrypted. ..

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GonzalesPro:
SM-N900P bad ESN

Hello

This manual is suitable for SM-N900P bad ESN?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
Bad esn won't be internationally unlocked so no

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Golhaaboa:
mine is not internationally unlocked, is there any i can use my phone on any GSM world wide?

as per donation i'm willing to donate a handsome amount for whom ever helps me to unlock my device N900P

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do you mean it can be unlocked for GSM?

if so i will be happy to get help from this guy!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvinodnayak:
RUIM= CDMA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Golhaaboa:
My device is blacklisted cause i been away from home in Asia for last 4months

Yes, i need my phone to be unlocked for any GSM carrier around the globe.

At the movement device is rooted on 4.3 OS. I don't care about Knox tripping
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvinodnayak:
Right now only Sprint can unlock GSM via OTA. No one has been able to break the lock. Only CDMA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DarkManX4lf:
What is the benefit of having the latest modem than mi3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
Some modems will work better with some phones. .. Just have to try and see your signal strength in db .....

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] samosa11:
Can anyone recommend an unlock method for n9005?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockytruelyrox:
Hi Vinod,

I had actually bought an HTC one from Parin's ebay store back in Feb 2014. Anyways based on his and your advice I decided to return the Note III. I took up a Sprint SGH-L720 S IV instead. I was able to international GSM unlock it easily using XDA and Rim Web. Its on the latest 4.4.2 NAE firmware. I even added the APN manually. But I am only getting only EDGE data and not 3G any idea why? Appreciate your help.:highfive: I encountered a thread of Sprint S4 on Rimweb for enabling 3g/1x by you but it was for older firmwares so not sure if it applies.

I know this is Note III thread admin,:angel: just that I was unable to DM Vinod. Forgive me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ignaciogh:
I have an unactivated Sprint Galaxy S5 and live outside US. Any suggestions/do you know if its even possible to unlock it for international gsm usage?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ifestion2014:
Any progress on international unlocking without Sprint

for all of us - desperate international buyers?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
I have not even heard of anybody working on it .... and I don't think they are. ..

The only hope as of now is someone cracks the s5 and it's the same. ....

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mrhunter13:
would this work since the unlock is In the firm ware right ? just for somebody that had unlocked internationally phone from the ota just make a back up of there phone and have somebody just restore it on to there phone ..so the phone will be unlocked
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
No its not in firmware they send a unlock ota to your phone and it's encrypted and stored in nvram .... my phone is unlocked in every firmware I use whether it be sprint or the X note rom I can use int. Sim ...has nothing to do with rom

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