yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
If your N9005 is accepting your local SIM card , then your mobile is unlocked & you don't need an unlock code..If after inserting your local SIM card, your N9005 is asking for an unlock code , then you need the unlock code..
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SM26:
After a while...it worked!!!

on SGS5!

but it can work on any device!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rehaneijaz:
can you send your email copy to me also

Can please email your letter copy o me also so I can send email to them also. I am having same issue in galaxy s5 and I also need the region unlock code so if you can send me the copy of your letter and also if you can advise the email address for samgsung germany and austria that will be very help full.

Thanks in advance.

:)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Read here please :- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56425244&postcount=75

Thanks..
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borka.valerio:
hey brother i am in the same situation and do not want to buy an unlock code if it will not work:rolleyes:

Can you send me a copy of the letter/request that you sent to Samsung?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Read Here...I've posted the copy of the letter in this thread itself...

Link :- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56425244&postcount=75
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neobr:
Hi sushrukh,

My wife bought a S5 (SM-G900F) on our honeymoon in Spain and only when we returned to Brazil we saw that he was locked to Europe, can we request the code the same way?

Thank you!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Yes...Since the S5 is locked to Europe , you can try asking for the unlock code from Samsung...Best of luck.. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dixon A:
Hey.... iam also from india. recentlu i purchased an europen version note 3. will you please give the emale id of samsung austria , slovakia... and whatever regions id you got. i tried... but couldn't find them in there..

will be grateful if so..... expecting your reply.... help me here plz
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Check your inbox Dixon... :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dixon A:
Thanx brother

I think its working . atleast they responding properly. Austriya region mail for some further info. regarding purchasing country using country. they said me in a couple of days they will provide me the code. Waiting. let you guys know wen i get mine unlocked
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Good news Dixon...I hope you get your unlock code fast... :) ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manujacob:
Regional lock :: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

Dear sushrukh,

I brought a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 from LULU at Saudi. I need an " Unlock Code " for my region locked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005.I need the unlock code urgently so that I can use the mobile in my country INDIA. I will be thankful if you please kindly provide me the contact details in saudi.

Regards,

Manu Jacob
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dixon A:
Guys i have my note 3 unlocked ...

Thanx sushruk......

Updated to 4.4 2

Lol... waitung for Lollipop

Hey brother. Thanx. I realy mean it

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jemis1983:
Thank you for your help!!!

Can you send me a copy of the letter please!!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
The OP has already posted it. Please find in some previous pages.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jemis1983:
Thanks my frend!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Hi Manu,

Fill this form here for the Saudi Arabia location :- http://www.samsung.com/sa_en/support/erms1

By filling up this form correctly, Samsung Saudi Arabia customer care dept. will receive an email...Then they'll reply to you on the email which you give to them at the time of filling up the form...

Best of luck... :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Thanks Dixon for confirming...Enjoy your unlocked Note 3...Cheers... ;):good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dixon A:
After update to 4.4.2 my ram just down to 1.72 gb. WTH..... When it was on a Jellybean i have around 2.7 something gb.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
It shows 2.33 gb in my Kitkat...To free up some ram, you can install " Clean Master " app from the google playstore...It does help...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.charles:
Same thing

Hey guys!

Faced the same problem with Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Could you please message me the letter as well.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
I've already posted the instruction here on this post :- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56425244&postcount=75

Please read...Best of luck... :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.charles:
Thanks!

Wow, thanks man!

Best of luck to you too)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saifuladib:
Hi sushrukh,

I hv same problem with unlocking network, and follow all your post but didn't got from samsung customer service, pls help me, i will send my details phone to you thank
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.charles:
Help needed

Hey, sushrukh!

I followed your advise and sent the letters to Samsung teams, but all of them replied that the phone is NON-US and they do not have unlock codes for such phones.

I have found out that the phone was manufactured in Vietnam, and I think that the phone is region-available for Asia.

If you could provide any suggestion for me, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
What problem are you facing ? Samsung customer care replies to every customer...What did they reply to you when you asked for the unlock code ? Please let me know in detail...

Thanks...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Since the phone is manufactured in Vietnam & not in UK, so Samsung customer care companies in Europe will not be able to provide you the unlock code since it's not from their region...

Visit this page :- http://www.samsung.com/in/function/ipredirection/ipredirectionLocalList.html

From the above link, contact the proper country's Samsung customer care by email...All the Samsung care sites have a " Contact Us " page below their home page...Since the mob is manufactured in Vietnam ,you can contact the Samsung Vietnam for the unlock code...On the above link, go to any Asian Samsung customer care page & fill the " Contact Us " form below their home page...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nayanwaghmare:
[MENTION=2695510]sushrukh[/MENTION]

I've emailed the german support but they've asked me for more information like my country and non-eu network provider(OPTIONAL). What do i reply to them and how do i make sure i get my unlock code as i know that calling for 5 mins won't unlock my phone?

by the way do you know if this region lock is still active on lollipop as i am currently on it.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Provide them everything they ask you to provide...They will then provide you the unlock code...If they still don't provide you the code, then send the email to other country's customer care as I've mentioned in my post...

Until your mobile is network unlocked by inserting the unlock code , your phone will stay locked in all the future firmware versions...So, yes until you unlock the phone , your phone remains locked...

Try German support first...If they don't help , try others as i've mentioned in my post...Best of luck...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saifuladib:
Horeeee...successful,3 days waiting finally Samsung sent code,thank a lot sushrukh...wassalam
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Enjoy your unlocked mobile...:) :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ilegales:
hi

i wrote to sammy Germany and they wrote back that my phone (which i bought used from ebay) is locked by Vodafone UK

and i should contact them..

"Smartphones that you purchase a wireless service provider, are often provided with a network lock. This is not about the regional EU-SIM card lock.

An activation code for the network lock, you can only ask directly to the intended wireless service provider."

will try another service but maybe i will have to pay online for some unlocking service

any recommendations of any internet based unlocking sites for euro phones. ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
It would have been better if you would have bought an unlocked mobile...But anyways, since it's carrier locked, you can try sending an email to Vodafone UK customer care but I don't think, they will help you since this is an used phone...

In that case, you could try posting a new thread in the proper section of this forum & helpful forum members will be able to guide you surely...I don't have personal experience with 3rd party unlocking services, so I would suggest you to ask this community instead...

Best of luck...:)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Captain Droid:
Help me out Someone. SIM Network Lock :confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
See here...Don't worry...I had the same problem but I got it solved...Please read my post carefully here & proceed...Best of luck...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56425244&postcount=75
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJMPalcone:
Will your letter work for Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

Hi! Please send me a copy of your letter. Please! Thank you :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
I've already posted the copy of the letter here in this thread...

Read my post here :- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56425244&postcount=75

Best of luck...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJMPalcone:
Thank you! But the problem is that my dad bought the phone in Saudi Arabia. When I contacted their contact support, they asked for the sales invoice which I do not have because my dad is in SA while I'm in the Philippines. (He also thinks that he lost the receipt.)

Could I possibly ask for another region's code? The phone is made in UK but is region locked in SA. Could I use the unlock number from the UK samsung support? Thank you very much. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
If the phone is region-locked in SA, then only Samsung Saudi Arabia can help you but you must give them the copy of the invoice...Ask your dad to scan & send to you the invoice...If he has lost the invoice, then I'm afraid, Samsung will not be able to help you in this & you will need to buy an unlock code from a 3rd party unlock code provider...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankushrohit4:
regarding unlocking note 4

i recently bought a note 4 in india and move to hong kong

i would like to unlock the phone so that i can use it in hongkong

can u help me out please
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Mobiles bought/made in India should be unlocked already...Are you sure , your phone is locked ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankushrohit4:
I had to use it in India for 5 min but I moved to Hong Kong as it was not possible just before the flight

Now I am stuck
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Samsung Europe is co-operative & helpful & they generally provide the unlock code without much hassle...I'm not sure, if Samsung Indian customer care even knows about a thing called network unlock...I personally contacted them for my mobile but they behaved like they never heard about this network lock thing...Then I had to get the unlock code from Samsung Europe customer cares...Your Note 4 box will say which country the phone has been manufactured in...If it's manufactured in India, then you can try sending an email to Samsung India customer care from this link :- http://www.samsung.com/in/support/erms1

Fill up the above form & Samsung India will reply you to your email...Best of luck buddy...Let us know, how it goes...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibe666:
I wish that was the case. I've tried all the different Samsung support email addresses in Europe, and they all came back and told me to contact the one for UK/Ireland and I've been arguing with them for 2 weeks now trying to get them to unlock my phone.

I've tried my old mobile provider AND various online unlock services and they tell me that the phone isn't (sim) locked and the IMEI isn't even listed in the Samsung database they all use to get unlock codes, but i used it for almost 2 years in Ireland (where I bought it) before I moved to Australia so it *shouldn't* still have the region lock enabled, but nobody can (or will) help me, including Samsung themselves, so I basically am left with a very small android tablet.

I DO get the message to enter the unlock code when I put in an Australian sim, so there is definitely some kind of lock on the phone still. are there keypad codes I can enter to check the lock status and find out what kind of lock is in place even?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Have you tried sending email to Samsung Germany yet ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankushrohit4:
The hong kong service center did not help at all and the Indian service center told me to go to them but I have mailed them

---------- Post added at 10:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:11 AM ----------

can you send me the unlock code so that I can atleast try once ?:)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibe666:
yep, germany, austria, the uk, and the others listed in this thread.

still arguing with samsung uk now about what they need to do about it. :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibe666:
now they've told me that I need to send it back to a UK service centre (from Australia!) to get it "repaired".

idiots. :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibe666:
I just discovered a service that offers USB based unlocking via their own app and samsung drivers at http://www.fastgsm.com/en/samsung/galaxy-note-3/unlocking/unlock-code#serviceDetail16

I just tried it and for the first time in 8 months, I now finally have an unlocked Note 3.

and yes, after all that, it DOES look like it was a SIM lock, not a region lock, despite my mobile provider telling me it wasn't locked.

I performed the unlock via USB on a Windows 7 laptop on my SM-9005 on Android 4.4.2 in case anyone is interested, which isn't supposed to be possible, from what I've read, so this *might* be big news. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] labn1:
Help ME!!

Hi ! I've purchased S 6 edge from saudi Arabia and the model is. SM-G925I (LATAM, Singapore, India, Australia). I've a Saudi Arabian SIM. The phone never shows any lock screen if I use It but now I'm In Bangladesh it ask for SIM network unlock PIN when i put my AIRTEL sim inside. I've send mail to the saudi customer care with my Invoice, S/N no, IMIE they have asked for. It has been 9 days since I've sent the message but they don't reply yet. Don't no what to do now :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Wait till 2 weeks & after that, if there is still no reply, then send another email to them asking for the unlock code...They will give you the code but may take longer than we expect...Keep emailing them asking for the code until they give you a reply...Best of luck...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slightly.stoopid:
I am having same issues with s7 edge. I am going to go about it how it was described by OP. Seems a lot of people on here wanted the leg work done for them. OP awesome job on explaining everything and taking you time out to help. You went above and beyond for most these people, instead of just giving them the info and letting them do the leg work.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Thanks buddy...Best wishes to you too...Hope it works out for you also... :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venom86:
Samsunge note 3 unlock code

Hey, Can you send me a copy of the letter/request that you sent to Samsung? I am in the same situation and do not want to buy an unlock code if it will not work.

:good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Read here :- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56425244&postcount=75

I've already posted the copy of the letter here...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eros16:
Help plz !!!

Can I request the unlock code as well? thanks,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushrukh:
Sure...Go ahead...Best wishes... :) :good:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matt9878:
I am very new to rooting and installed cyanogenmod via their installer. I already have m8 installed on my nexus 5 and want to install the newest stable release which is m9. Do I just go to recovery and install the zip for m9? Also I am wondering if i did that would I lose my data....... Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
Yes and no.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Just go into recovery and flash M9 as well as your custom kernel (if you used one).

And no you would not lose your data.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matt9878:
this is my first time using xda so although it may sound like a obvious question after I get a good answer to my question do I delete the thread or.....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swat4samp:
Just ignore it or else you can edit your OP's title by adding solved. That way, its helpful for others who search for the same thing :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matt9878:
thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuzzyMeep Two:
EDIT!! MADE APK USING TASKER TO WRITE TO FILE FOR YOU. CAN TURN OTG CHARGE ON AND OFF.

APK HERE root required

I was trying for a while to set up my Nexus 7 to charge while using an OTG device. This is what worked for me.

HARDWARE

I made the cable entirely.

I used two USB male ends, a female-to-female USB mating adapter and one micro USB male end.

I converted the micro usb into an OTG enabled micro usb using the instructions below.

http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-make-your-own-usb-otg-cable-for-an-android-smartphone-29503.html

I used shrink-wrap to permanently affix a female-to-female adaptor to one of the usb male ends, making it female.

So I ended up with a regular male plug "POWER" plug a female outlet "OTG PLUG" and a "MICRO USB" end, which plugs in to the tablet

You could use a Y adapter and an OTG cable. You would need to cut a couple wires inside

I don’t feel like writing up a step by step, so in the simplest terms, You take an OTG cable, and splice in the POWER (BLACK, and RED) wires. You leave the data, and shield wires disconnected.

SPLICE WIRES AS FOLLOWS;

MICRO_USB_->___OTG_PLUG_END->POWER_END

RED________->RED______________->RED

BLACK______->BLACK____________->BLACK

WHITE______->WHITE____________->DISCONNECTED

GREEN______->GREEN___________->DISCONNECTED

UNSHIELDED_->UNSHIELDED______->DISCONNECTED

Software

I am using a custom 4.4 rom (I do not believe this is necessary)

I am using M-Kernel a69 (I do not know if this is necessary either)

Using ES File Explorer, with "root Explorer" set to "YES" navigate to "sys/module/tegra_otg/parameters"

Find the file "tegra_otg_on_charging"

Open it using your preferred text editor, or use the built in one provided by ES File Explorer

Change the "N" to a "Y"

Save the file, (It will not save correctly if you did not turn on "root explorer" option in ES File Explorer)

Now it works for me, the OTG device will be powered by the charger, not tablet.

I have to plug the OTG device, and power in first, then hook it up to the tablet.

Sorry for the sloppy write up, usually I am very detailed and thorough... I am just not in the mood today. Maybe I will come back later, after working with this for a but with updates, and a more thorough write up.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old Guy:
I would like to try this, but I have no file tegra_otg/parameters in the sys/module folder. I used ES file explorer and have root explorer turned on.

I am on kitkat 4.4 rooted. Any idea?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuzzyMeep Two:
Try installing m kernel.

The file may have been created by an app I tried beforehand. You could try making the folders and file, and see if that does anything.

This is still preliminary right now, and has a few bugs. One big one is, the file resets on reboot. Another is that if I unplug my USB mouse, while leaving the otg plugged in to the wall and tablet, then replug it in quickly, the tablet will freeze and reboot.

I am working on a tasked script to prompt you for otg or otg charge when you plug the cable in right now.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuzzyMeep Two:
update

​

Update.

So I have learned a few things

1. If you plug in a device in regular otg mode it will stay in that mode until you reboot.

2. You need to switch to otg plus charge before plugging in your tablet

3. If you remove the device while the tablet is still plugged in and power is provided, then replug the device the tablet will some times freeze.

4. If you hold the . button on the soft keyboard the tablet it writes "…" (not relevant, but I didn't know that)

5. You can switch from charge plus otg to regular otg, but need to reboot to switch back.

6. It only charges at about 2/3 regular speed, so depending on what you're doing your battery may still drain, but slower than it would otherwise.

7. You can plug in the device to power first then plug in the tablet BUT!!!! if this is not working,plug the device in,then the tablet, then connect power.

So, I made a tasker script to prompt me for regular or otg plus charge when the device boots. You pick the option you want then plug in atccordingly.

This still needs work, but I will keep at it, and hopefully some of you will help as well.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuzzyMeep Two:
made an apk to write to the file for you.. needs superuser
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old Guy:
Thanks for writing the apk. Think I will wait until you get the bugs worked out in your script.

Looking forward to progress on this .

One question, when you say it is rewriting the file on reboot. is it just changing the Y back to N?

Thanks again

Dennis
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USBhost:
can you give me the xml file
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuzzyMeep Two:
Update.

just a quick update. Some USB devices will activate OTG charge, while others will not. Every mouse i have tried does, but some others, like thumb drives do not. I am pretty sure this has to do with the resistance between the data lines upon connecting the device, but am not positive.

Also, on occasion, when unpluggung, replugging, and playing with the OTG charge on/off, my device will reboot.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] siltsunrise:
alternative way

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2558717

Found this kernel when timurs became unavailable. Hope this saves someone else time hunting.

Works with nexus 7 2012 on 4.3 and cyanogen. I used the basic version.

Charge and use usb devices (lan cable too with bobjgear adapter!) simultaneously via Y cable.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramon.hugo:
Nexus 7 2013 OTG and charging at the same time

I have a Nexus 7 2013 rooted, default kernel, and I wanted to charge and use the mouse and keyboard - and other stuff - all at the same time.

I've tried a lot of things, ****ed up my Nexus a few times, and then the great discovery: I use a multi-reader and lots of stuff plugged into a usb-hub and the Nexus just charges.

I use it as my computer. The thing is, it does not say its charging, but just charges.

Then you just plug a wireless Miracast and you have a full computer.

To be clear, it charges while been used, I keep using it, and stays at 100% of battery.

I used it with external HDs plugged in.

Soon I will post exactly the equipment I'm using.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old Guy:
Is this for a 2012 or a 2013 model? If it will work on a 2012, great, if not you should be posting in the 2013 forum.

Also no need to double post.