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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] DragonQ:
Contrary to what a some posters said in the past few pages, my Vodafone PAYG Galaxy S5 came locked despite me not being in a contract. They also charge £20 to unlock it, unlike most of the mobile providers in the UK who do it for free. I don't even understand why this is legal; if you're in a contract then I can kinda see it making sense but outside of a contract? If you pay for the phone outright how is it acceptable that the shop you buy it from can dictate what you can do with it? It'd be like if you bought a printer from PC World and they locked it somehow so you could only use print cartridges sold by them. Such a policy would get shut down pretty swiftly by regulators.

I'm actually amazed that there isn't a way to unlock the S5 for free yet. I've never had to pay to unlock a phone before: I got O2 and Virgin Mobile to do it for free years ago and I unlocked my most recent phone myself after my contract ended. :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Signa112:
Is there any way to unlock a US Cellular s5? Bought one on Craigslist and the IMEI is still locked in contract according to US cellular.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] james.tipton1979:
I have found a way (SM-G900P)

Ive found the way to Open the box for the Sprint S5 to ask for the network lock code.... I have several screenshots to prove it. Now ive got to find out how to get said key.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] mateenf:
cellunlocker.net

I wanted to unlock my G5 900T. I placed an order on 1st and they said they have a maintanence and orders delayed till 2nd. Then on 2nd they said samsung databases are down and will take 2 days and after 6 days i asked for a refund and they provded a refund to me immediately.

is there any other reliable website to get unlock codes?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] SH1M4BD3:
Chronicunlocks you should try them
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] grncherry:
After reading through all the madness in this thread I decided to contact T-Mobile and simply ask for the code, no BS or excuses, they sent me the code the following morning. No hassle or questions from them whatsoever. Maybe I was lucky and YMMV.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] neatojones:
I tried with several sites and it seems that the Samsung databases have been down. No one knows when it will be restored.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] elesbb:
It's not luck lol. T-Mobile will give you unlock codes on fully paid for devices that are active with their network for at least 60 (I think or it's 90) days so long as a unlock request has not been placed in the previous 90(again I could be wrong on the duration) days. I've unlocked my s4, s3, and s5 through this method.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] grncherry:
By luck I mean my device is not fully paid for.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] DenisOrlandideSouza:
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Hi! I'm from Brazil and I do not speak English.

I hope some here understand me. I saw this discussion and I'm looking for some method to unlock S5 as well. Using this codes I got that menu, I didn't see anybody posting it but I think it works for something, so, I did that:

Terminal emulator

Su enter

am broadcast -a android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://27663368378 enter

Service menu

Key input 4

Key input 5

Key input 5

Back

After this point I don't know anything more.

I hope this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] elesbb:
Ahhh. Weird how they gave you the unlock code then! lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] grncherry:
Hate to use it for the "Jump" program now. I'm sure someone could use it. Though there is nothing out there that I want to trade to right now. I'm satisfied with this device right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] elesbb:
Yeah same here. I am not liking the screen size on the S6 pre-specs 5.6 inches is just too big. They should keep the Galaxy S series at around 5.2 or 5.3 MAX and let the Galaxy Note series go to the higher sizes. I really like the S5, only other phone that can slightly compare is the G3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] grncherry:
Totally agree. I won't give up a removable battery or sdcard if I don't have to. Phones are getting too large for me also. They are getting to the point where you are going to need a "Man Purse" to carry them around. lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] james.tipton1979:
How is this working?

http://nckbox.com/

This page claims that the box will unlock and relock the SM G900P... How does this box work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
Hi, I've bought a samsung galaxy s 5 sm g900t, t-mobile from a person, but I discovered when i inserted my sim that my phone is blocked, it is required the code” unlock sim network ; the problem is that I don't know where the phone has been bought previously. the sites mentioned before "cellunlocker or swiftunlocks" would they be able to unlock my phone? thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Sure. Or any other of the dozens of online unlocking sites, or eBay, or...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
Thanks for your answer, just another question, the site where I have to unlock my phone asks me what is the original country/network of my phone, how do I know that? a samsung galaxy s5 sm g900 t tmobile should come from America ,right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] daniello8:
[Q] How to enable WB-AMR aka HD Voice

Hi,

I found out how to get into the service mode and now I see the WB AMR Settings. There I have a selection of 1-4 ...

[1] UMTS WB ENABLE (*)

[2] UMTS WB DISABLE ( )

[3] GSM WB ENABLE ( )

[4] GSM WB DISABLE (*)

I would like to enable GSM WB. The problem is, that when I press 3 all I see is another windows with a value "3" but nothing else happens. What am I missing? How to I enable that option?

Anyone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Yes. T-Mobile USA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
I ordered more than 3 days ago the unlock code from swiftunlocks but still nothing, let's see how it goes... Thank you for your help man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kachmul2004:
gsmzambia.com
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dgross1123:
unlock sim

Help unlocking carrier sim tmobile s5 without having a tmobile account .....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
I received the code and it worked! but unfortunately today I was using my phone in the setting options and I forgot to put my phone in stand-by so when I pull the phone out of my pocket it required me to put a password, it seems like involuntarily I put a password and now I have only one possibility to get it right.. is there anyone who could help me? I was so happy yesterday when I received the codes, thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
I'm not certain of what I did but I managed to fix the problem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Buy a code online
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
Hi is it possible that when they unlocked my phone, it has been rooted? when I plug the phone to Kies it's available a new firmware, may I update my phone without creating any damage?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Unlocking your phone does not root it...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
so it was just rooted when I bought it, may I upgrade my phone via kies if it's still rooted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Probably not. Just flash the tar in Odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
is it too risky? I know nothing about odin and the right steps in order to succeed without creating any damage to the phone, is there any guide to help you do that? when I plugged my phone via kies it asked me whether I want to upgrade to the newest firmware., you think that if I proceed it won't be successful? thank you for your help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
No you will lose root if you update through kies bud. Use odin or flash a Stock ROM in development section if that's what you want.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
I was suggesting Odin because I don't think Kies will allow you to update if you're rooted. You will lose root no matter which way you go. CF Auto Root probably won't work yet on 5.0 so don't do anything if you want to stay rooted
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
so the only problem of doing the upgrade via kies is that it will lose root? cause if that's the case it does not matter to me and it will be much simpler for me to do. the most important things is that the phone wiill be able to work properly and with any carriers as it is doing now after the update.

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but how come when I plug my phone, kies reveals that it is available a new version PDA:NK2 / CSC:NK2 / PHONE:NK2 (TMB)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
It is detecting that you don't have the latest version, that's all. It doesn't mean that it will allow you to install it. You usually cannot install OTAs while rooted if you have a Samsung because the System Status gets set to Custom and that will cause an error if you try to update, so I'm expecting Kies to be the same way. But try it, who knows...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
ok almost certainly it should be as you told me but if I try installing via kies, what might happen to the phone if kies doesn't allow me to do it ?, I don't risk that my phone will be damaged?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
Exactly bud well said just try it. If it don't work then his only option is Odin or flash a custom rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
okay thanks I will try,is there any risk that I will damage my phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
Nope and using odin is ridiculously easy to.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] James1993:
if doesn't work with kies , what are the right steps to follow by using odin? because I have completely no idea of how these things work. thanks again guys for your help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/27-08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539 here you go
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Szarko:
I have tried 2 unlock codes, one from T Mobile and one from a paid service. Neither work for me.

Can anyone give me.idea as.to why? Does the firmware.you are.running make.any difference to ability to unlock.via codes? I am.not on stock firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Yes. You need to be stock for unlock functionality to work. Once it's unlocked, it doesn't matter what you run. The reason is that only the stock software has the components necessary to transmit the unlock command to the EFS
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Szarko:
Legend, thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] haeffnkr:
Hello,

Sorry but a newb question.

If I use odin and put a custom rom on my tmobile sm-900t will it be unlocked to use on ATT or any other network?

thanks in advance !
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
No. To unlock the phone to use on another carrier (sim unlock) you have to call T-Mobile to see if you can get them to unlock it, if not, then you have to pay for an unlock code. You can get codes through several internet sites and on ebay. I used a place called swiftunlock.com and they were NOT swift but were inexpensive at 19.99. I use my G900T on AT&Ts network and all is well.

Good Luck! If I've helped, please hit the thanks button.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] haeffnkr:
thanks for the update.

Any other places recommended for unlock sites?

haeffnkr
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
There are a ton but you have to be careful. I would be leery of anybody charging less than 20 bucks. Just google it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] haeffnkr:
How do the 3rd party unlocking services actually work?

They go back to the phone mfg or the network and pay for a code? or

Is there some guy in a back room with a database and hacking code that runs some algorithm based on my imei number?

Just curious.

haeffnkr
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] PadsPCB:
Hi,

I got my G900A unlocked.

Then it crashed during an OTA.

AT&T said it is Samsung problem.

Send phone to Samsung and they fixed it for free.

Now unlock code does not work. It is the right code, but seems program cannot write to EFS!

The unlock code is IMEI based, so AT&T has given me each time i call the the SAME code, even these unlock sites do the same.

Is there a solution?

TIA

Edu
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
Is the IMEI on the sticker the same as the IMEI in Settings (or *#06#)? Also, is it the same IMEI as before, when you got it unlocked?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] SICKMADE:
I heard that Lollipop update breaks the carrier unlock of your device... was told not to update to Lollipop if your device is in fact unlocked until a work around is found. Hope that sheds a little light
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] grncherry:
T-Mo unlocked my S5 several months ago and I've upgraded to Lollipop and my sim unlock is still present, so I'm inclined to believe once it's unlocked it's permanent.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] SICKMADE:
Depending on the method of unlock that's prob so.... I dont have this device but I just happened to pass by this thread because I was visiting my theme thread I made for the S5 and read that some people were experiencing issues with their unlock. I just recently got the Note 4 after having the Note 3 prior and I know that there are people experiencing issues with their devices unlock after taking a full update to Lollipop. From what I have heard from a couple sources is that it when they updated it prevented them from editing their apn settings. They also tried using various apn apps without any use. I should have been more specific in my prior post and said all this lol. But maybe the update doesn't effect you guys like this or maybe it does....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] grncherry:
I just put a friends AT&T sim in the phone and it connected to the network. Of course I couldn't place a call because this specific phone is not currently registered for their network. But it appears that if I bought an AT&T sim the phone would work fine on their network.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ali87va:
Looks like I'll be joining you with the note 4 soon bro,s5 forums are dying even though [MENTION=4921688]The Sickness[/MENTION] is a beast with his twisted roms!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] sremick:
I didn't get that impression. I just got my S5 a few weeks ago. Ordered an unlock code, got set up on AT&T, flashed Bliss and been enjoying the frequent updates. I expect to see Android 5.1 soon. Why do you say it's "dying"? Hell, with the removable battery and SD card the S5 is superior to the S6.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ali87va:
I'm saying it's "dying" because that's how it feels and the s5 forums are nowhere near what we had on the s4, just a personal opinion. I'm not a huge fan of the s6 myself lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
I'm with you. There is a lot to like about the S6 but too much to dislike. No removable battery, no water resistance, No SD card slot, and the screen is too big.

Now is the time to sell the S5 if you are planning on getting a S6. I'm keeping mine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] androlocks:
Canadian variants of samsung can easily be unlocked from phoneunlockingshop.ca cheap and fast service yet
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] c.leon.colom:
thank you very much this is great
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] lost_:
Bought an unlock code for 8.50 GBP (~12.33 USD) from this eBay listing (seller first-class-servers). Took them few days to email it, but it worked on first try.

I could have asked T-Mo, but couldn't wait until the phone has been used on my account for the required period.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kachmul2004:
10$ here gsmzambia.com/2014/07/samsung-s5-unlock.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] lost_:
That's not an actual code, but a remote unlock. This is probably ok, but I've read cases where the SIM lock gets reverted after some actions.

From their page:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kachmul2004:
Its permanent. Even works when upgraded to lollipop
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] lost_:
Sure, not saying it won't work. I've used a few remote USB services myself (e.g. PagePlus flashing, etc.), but only if the other guy is US-based and we can text/call each other. Zambia, not so sure. Again, I'm not disputing that it worked for you. Just saying to others, do it at your own risk.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kachmul2004:
Oh yea, you are right
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 123unlock:
check this :)

http://youtu.be/81dag4t58Ys
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ViD0:
I received my unlock from my provider. After turning on phone with unspported sim i got a message to enter unlock code. I entered it and it says : network unlock unsucessiful, and that message dissapear. But after few sec i got initial screen on samsung and i saw that network actually work and my phone is unlocked, i tried with thrid provider. Is that some kind of bug or ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1sagain:
I had great experience with cellunlocker.net for my samsung devices, paid about 25 dollars approx. and after checking back near end of day I got codes punched it in and got my successful message on my Note 4 screen.

I had a friend also unlock his S5 from them too. I am not sure about other sites.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GaijinMetal:
For me cellphoneunlock.net worked for me instead I had great success with them and highly recommend them :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gotissues68:
Another vote for cellunlocker.net never had a problem with any of my phones including my S5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] atti_mac:
so what online company?

I checked few on ebay and some of them asking $200! For unlocking...

Few does for $15-20 but they won't do the imei numbers are starting with 3533 like mine!

So I don't know if I can trust the online unlock via USB type immediately process?

Any of you have a same tmobile S5?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
I used swift unlock dot com on my G900T and G900A and had no issues. 19.99 is what they charged. It was not swift however, it took a couple of days to get the codes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kachmul2004:
Yes usb works with tmobile s5, any imei
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] atti_mac:
swift?

So swift means online connected remotely unlock? I just received the phone an hour ago and i need to unlock it asap :) Any suggestion?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kachmul2004:
Yeah
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
No, this is not a online connection unlock. With this service you buy a code. They email you the code in a couple of days.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gatonico:
Yeah, is the most cheap and excellent service, only us$10 dollars and fastest remote unlock and permanent. i yesterday unlock my t-mobile s5 with they and today update to official lollipop 5.1.1 and the unlock is present.

Very happy with this service for the speed and the price.

i hope that this help to any that want to unlock you s5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
How long do they take to send you the email so you can download there software. Just bought the service a few minutes ago?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
gsmzambia.com

Wow totally amazed on how fast and cool this place is. Hands down the best place to get your phones factory unlocked and the cheapest!!!!! gsmzambia.com :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] norcal einstein:
Based on what I read here with people's experience using cellphoneunlock.net, I ordered a unlock code from them on June 19th. It's been about week now and I still don't have a unlock code from them for a TMobile S5...for whatever reason I've had an absolute HORRIBLE experience.

Hopefully they cough up a code in the next 24 hours before I need to escalate with someone like my credit card company.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] stinger4321:
Its 16$ on ebay.. Bought 3 of them. 1 took 30mins another 3 days from first-class-servers
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
Bro worked like a charm... :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] udfxrookie:
Trying http://www.code-unlock-direct.com/ for a whopping $5.99.

They are supposed to have the code back within 24 hrs, will post the results.

Kinda surprised this hasn't been solved yet though, seems like a keygen since all we do is send imei
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iBowToAndroid:
No, unlocking services access a database of codes. There is no formula or algorithm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] udfxrookie:
Makes more sense now, ty.

Received confirmation email, waiting on key still.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] udfxrookie:
Should've known for $5.99 it wouldn't work... on to the next one =)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] AlpineMan:
It appears gsmzambia.com doesn't provide an unlock code. You install software on your PC and connect your S5 to PC via USB cable. They login to your PC and perform the unlock.

Anyone know exactly what they're doing here?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
Yeah he uses teamviewer to connect to your pc. Then installs the unlocking software on your pc and does his thing. Once he's done just uninstall the software from your pc and reboot your phone then your done unlocked. Easy as heck and only took about 10 min. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] AlpineMan:
How does this compare vs using an unlock code? I want the unlock to be permanent and not have to worry about having to unlock again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
it's permanent...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] AlpineMan:
He doesn't modify the IMEI and inserts a new cert to unlock, correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slickrick54:
Honestly bro i don't want to get into any specific details on how he does it because he does it for money but he is a really cool dude and if you email him he is also great with support. Go to his website and get the email from there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] AlpineMan:
I'm ok with however he does it, as long as he doesn't change the IMEI into something else.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] udfxrookie:
Testing them out, I doubt they touch the IMEI but will let you know.

I paid about two hours ago, how long does it normally take until you get a response?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] AlpineMan:
I have a few T-Mobile Galaxy S5 phones to unlock...about 13 or so. I found Chimera Tool. Supposedly, you can purchase a 1 year license (about $65 US) direct from Chimera and will give you the ability to unlock an unlimited number of Samsung phones. Their site has a list of supported Samsung phones. There are also a few Chimera distributors...may be able to get the license from them cheaper.

I may end up going this route just because it's the least expensive route for me considering the number of phones I have to unlock. Here's a quick youtube video of the unlock process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b8ft2zf8I0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ShinySide:
Sh!t or even start charging friends and sh!t and make a profit off it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] omgbossis21:
Or have somebody disassemble the software, i know im curious. I can disassemble. ..hint hint...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] omgbossis21:
Chimera still uses a box it seems, or you can purchase their cable. The box is what the cable is, a usb to serial converter. I built one a few years ago for a piggyback system for my car. I built one the hard way with breadboard and a rs232 chip i believe it was. I actually broke that one and found out an older nokia phone charger/data cable was the same thing. I cut off the end for the phone and used a usb plug after finding the rx/tx wires. The z3x box is the same thing really. Im sure using the conversion cable is essentially working like a jtag bc your pulling serial info and converting it to usb with software to interpret. They convert it bc most people dont have serial ports and it adds more mystery. Rs232 serial to ttl is the correct term. You can find cheap diy schematics everywhere or really cheap cables anywhere, just google it.