Hi all!
Well, my problem is that I can't do the sim unlock and I think it is because the phone has 4.1.2 and a rooted kernel.( the phone isnot mine,owns to one friend)
I've been trying with the 2 most popular apps : Galaxy s2 sim unlock by chainfire and odia, and galaxy s unlock (this I think no root needed).
I'm thinkin that I can't unlock it because the kernel is not the official one. The phone is from Orange (Spain) and yesterday i was trying to flash the original firmware downloaded from Sammobile and it crash, so I had to flash a kernel (ApoloJb) to make it run again.
I am crazy to get the unlock sim... because If I get the sim unlock my friend will give me the S2
Thanks and sorry about my english :/
Bimbarraces said:
Hi all!
Well, my problem is that I can't do the sim unlock and I think it is because the phone has 4.1.2 and a rooted kernel.( the phone isnot mine,owns to one friend)
I've been trying with the 2 most popular apps : Galaxy s2 sim unlock by chainfire and odia, and galaxy s unlock (this I think no root needed).
I'm thinkin that I can't unlock it because the kernel is not the official one. The phone is from Orange (Spain) and yesterday i was trying to flash the original firmware downloaded from Sammobile and it crash, so I had to flash a kernel (ApoloJb) to make it run again.
I am crazy to get the unlock sim... because If I get the sim unlock my friend will give me the S2
Thanks and sorry about my english :/
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Look at guide in my signature.Use ICS
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Hi to all!
A friend have the Galaxy Ace, from Orange in Spain. I want to unlock it and root it to flash an stock or CyanogenMod.
I see that SuperOneClick can root the device, but I don't know if I can unlock the net restriction to unlock it.
Any clue to make this possible?
Thanks !!!
You may head over to jcmaster's unlocking tutorial but be warned, anything to do with unlocking may turn the phone into a useless doorstopper.
Now I have rooted with SuperOneClick. Now I need to unlock the SIM Lock of Orange. I need it to flash a new version of stock firmware?
By Kies, I can't update the phone.
Hi, I just bought a new S3 off ebay. It is unfortunately locked to Orange UK.
I was wondering should I just unlock the phone (Vodoo SIM unclok) and stay content or better yet get an unbranded stock ROM and flash it through ODIN. I am confused.
I have not done any flashing of ROMs since my old Galaxy S (DarkyROM). So have not been in touch. Now with the new phone I wanted to know if I can flash a Stock UK ROM straight from Samsung (SamFirmware) and get rid of Orange branding and also will this unlock my phone?
Thanks for the help in advance.
Flashing a stock rom will remove Orange branding but it won't unlock your phone!
And Voodoo Unlock is outdated and does not work on latest S3 firmwares
Best way to do what you want:
-Create an account on http://www.sammobile.com/and take from this site the latest UK stock firmware
-Flash the new firmware with Odin (it will remove branding)
-Root your phone with CF-root by Chainfire
-Use GalaxSim Unlock to unlock your phone
Thanks for your suggestion Mopral, and really appreciate the links you have provided.
And I am guessing from then on, the OTA updates through KIES just happens as it does?
orange s3
hi bro
i hav got an orange branded s3 in india which is unlocked and i`m using with my local indian sim card..
can u help me remove the orange logo in the splash screen also there is no update option in the settings menu
Mopral said:
Flashing a stock rom will remove Orange branding but it won't unlock your phone!
And Voodoo Unlock is outdated and does not work on latest S3 firmwares
Best way to do what you want:
-Create an account on http://www.sammobile.com/and take from this site the latest UK stock firmware
-Flash the new firmware with Odin (it will remove branding)
-Root your phone with CF-root by Chainfire
-Use GalaxSim Unlock to unlock your phone
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hey guys , I just I just instaled the new update from Kies on my Galaxy S III, it is not jelly bean, just another update, dont know what it does, but I have problem with sim unlocking it back after this update. I had sim unlock enabled before, I rooted and sim unlocked using Samsung GS3 Int toolkit v5, but after this update, the phone does not have the same build number, and it is not listed in the toolkit, so I rooted another way np. but when I follow the same guide on how to simunlock it. it does not work this time can anyone help ?, PS, mabey stupid to update in the first place, but I have to.
hope some1 has an anwser thx
Hello, my question is very basic, but I have no experience with android updates. I have a Galaxy S2 model GT-I9100P (NFC), unlocked because I've used it with other companies, I'm not root, the phone has ICS version 4.0.3. My firmware does not support upgrade via Kies. My questions: if I update the firmware to Jelly Beam or others (Odin?), my phone can be locked (SIM-Locked)?, My phone is factory unlocked?
no, it will remain unlocked.
WARNING!!! successfully locked my factory unlocked phone after upgrading it to 4.1.2
mcp.ipod said:
Hello, my question is very basic, but I have no experience with android updates. I have a Galaxy S2 model GT-I9100P (NFC), unlocked because I've used it with other companies, I'm not root, the phone has ICS version 4.0.3. My firmware does not support upgrade via Kies. My questions: if I update the firmware to Jelly Beam or others (Odin?), my phone can be locked (SIM-Locked)?, My phone is factory unlocked?
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I upgraded my phone with the official jellybean firmware released for Spain and my factory unlocked phone is now Sim locked!!!
So im not sure if you should continue with it. And i haven't been able to find any help with about the "Sim network unlock pin" either. The only info i've read is about apps that I'll have to buy that will unlock the phone provided it's rooted!!
Someone with good experience can explain this?
Help please !!!
mcp.ipod said:
Help please !!!
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Don't panic, upgrading to Official (or even Leaked) JB 4.1.2 leads your phone to lock again
There was an app here named GalaxSim unlock that solved the problem for me (and many people), it was free but I think the author removed it because it is available on the playstore now and can unlock your phone for around 2$
Look for it in the playstore, you can download a free version that checks your device and tells you if it is unlockable, if yes, you have an in-app option that will unlock your device for the above price
Take a look and I hope this helps
PS: It needs a rooted phone, so you'll have to flash an appropriate kernel (If you are on JB, try Phil's Kernel, it is available here on xda)
EDIT:
I was wrong, you can download it from this thread (On the first post)
Hello everyone !
Lately I've wondered what happens if I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy s2 i9100P firmware from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 , will my phone get sim locked or network locked or something like that if I make that upgrade .(I can't upgrade via Kies or from Software Update it says that it's unavailable in my country) so I will have to upgrade with Odin . I need an answer here , please ...
DroiD.x said:
Hello everyone !
Lately I've wondered what happens if I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy s2 i9100P firmware from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 , will my phone get sim locked or network locked or something like that if I make that upgrade .(I can't upgrade via Kies or from Software Update it says that it's unavailable in my country) so I will have to upgrade with Odin . I need an answer here , please ...
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If you had performed a factory unlock or the phone came unlocked when it was new, then no, there is no way for it to lock back. If you had unlocked via a root or software method, then there is a chance the upgrade would re-lock.
es0tericcha0s said:
If you had performed a factory unlock or the phone came unlocked when it was new, then no, there is no way for it to lock back. If you had unlocked via a root or software method, then there is a chance the upgrade would re-lock.
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My phone was unlocked when I bought it , so thanks a lot , I appriciate your help.