Hello,
I live in India and I purchased t-mobile s5 online and it already came unlocked and rooted. It was a bad esn set. I don't know how the previous owner unlocked it, but it was just 1 week old. So my guess is, he didn't asked T-Mobile for unlock code, but rather used some online services. Also, I'm unable to update my s5 via OTA and Kies method. While trying to update via OTA method, the following error message pops up:
"The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Samsung Kies on your PC, or visit a customer service center."
And while trying to update it via Kies, it simply fails with a error message.
So my question is, while upgrading my s5 (to android 5.0) via Odin method, will I loose my sim unlock? Will it revert back to being region locked and I would have to purchase an unlock code?
Thank you.
divya1114 said:
So my question is, will upgrading my s5 (to android 5.0) via Odin method, will I loose my sim unlock? Will it revert back to being region locked and I would have to purchase an unlock code?
Thank you.
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It does not update via OTA because it's rooted. If he used the network unlock code then is should be safe to upgrade via Odin. If it's properly network unlocked it's very hard to lock it again. Rooting and flashing will not affect that.
Also, you can unroot (search the thread on rooting to see how to unroot) the phone and then it should successfully update via OTA.
Plus, if you have the contact info from the original owner you might be able to get him to send you the unlock codes. That way you would have them.
gspears said:
Also, you can unroot (search the thread on rooting to see how to unroot) the phone and then it should successfully update via OTA.
Plus, if you have the contact info from the original owner you might be able to get him to send you the unlock codes. That way you would have them.
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Oh! I see. Thanks for the info, but I'm not sure how he unlocked it.
I'm no longer in contact with him. I sent him couple of messages inquiring about the same about a month ago, but he hasn't replied me since.
I tried unrooting the phone, but it had no effects. I was getting the same error message.
BTW, I used "Kingo Android root" software to unroot it. But since it didn't worked, I rooted it again using the same software.
Flash a rom and forget about official ota
optimusv45 said:
Flash a rom and forget about official ota
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It's not the OTA that I'm worried about. I'm worried about loosing my sim unlock.
Problem Solved
PROBLEM SOLVED
I went ahead and flashed my phone anyway, and I'm happy to find out that I didn't lost my sim unlock.
Thank you for help guys.
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Atrix network locked"phone is subsidy locked"or"network unlock request unsuccessful"
Hi, I have atrix, borught in last year and got reaplced with at&t in feb2012..It was under the at&t policy so got replaced with refub atrix in feb 2012.
I was travelling abroad in may2012 (india) so I asked the unlock code. they provided me the code.. But unforchunately I enter wrong code 10 to 20 times (i know I am stupid here)... So contacted to at&t cust care.. they said you have correct code... now it has not working with at&t sim also...
so could you guys please tell me the solution to unlock sim so I can use in India???
My atrix is 4.5.91 with baseband 1.77.36
I rooted, unlock bootloader, and factory reset few times already...
Even now it was asking "sim network" unlock code but it wasnt successfull...it give me message "phone is subsidy locked"or"network unlock request unsuccessful"
Is it possible to use custom rom or new update 4.5.141 or any international baseband to use in India or atlead accept unlock code so I can use it...
THanks
PS I am not expert in phone roots or customs etc..but I am above average (with instr I can format or updates roms)
all i can say is that i have read in the forum that if u change ur radio then even valid unlock code wont work. so my suggestion it to get back to stock every thing (as much as possible) and try the unlock code again.
try using fruitcake to get back to stock and best of luck with that
xateeq said:
all i can say is that i have read in the forum that if u change ur radio then even valid unlock code wont work. so my suggestion it to get back to stock every thing (as much as possible) and try the unlock code again.
try using fruitcake to get back to stock and best of luck with that
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Thanks for reply..
I will try to move back to stock..
Could put some light on it. (i am more or less newbie)
My current atrix status-- 4.5.91 rooted n unlock bootloader..
Could you tell me from where should I get fruitcakes n how to install it...which versions ??
THanks agian...
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all i can say is that i have read in the forum that if u change ur radio then even valid unlock code wont work. so my suggestion it to get back to stock every thing (as much as possible) and try the unlock code again.
try using fruitcake to get back to stock and best of luck with that
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I have changed my radio many times and unlocked without any issues a few weeks back after getting the code from AT&T. I fail to see how a change in radio will prevent SIM/network unlock when AT&T themselves update the radio through their OTA upgrades. Even after unlock you can still continue to OTA with AT&T, have your radio updated through the OTA, (with a stock phone and locked bootloader of course), and not have problems. Without researching what you say further, I can only assume that changing the radio from AT&T to an international variant might cause problems. Do you have a link to where you read this?
Also, when you have used all attempts to network unlock, (10 tries I believe), you are hard locked.
I attempted to move on stock 4.5.91 and tried to unlock but still not able to
"phone is subsidy locked contact your network provider"
Is there way out from here
Also, when you have used all attempts to network unlock, (10 tries I believe), you are hard locked.
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if its hard locked, what are my chances to unlock for other network.and how....
Now I can able to usee at&t but not other network...(cant use at&t due to roaming cost)
thanks
is anyone else having the issues that when they update there GT-I9300 to the newest update that they are loosing there unlock.
i have a phone that a client just dropped off and i guess he ran a update via Kias and after the update the phone will no longer except his sim card and the device is saying it is locked again
Firmware after EMG4 introduces v2 efs folder, which breaks previous unlock patches. No way around (that's why they did it) so you'll need an unlock code.
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boomboomer said:
Firmware after EMG4 introduces v2 efs folder, which breaks previous unlock patches. No way around (that's why they did it) so you'll need an unlock code.
Please use the search facility to avoid duplcate posts
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even if it was bought as a factory unlocked phone. guess i should of included that in the OP
'Bought as' and genuinely factory unlocked are two different things. If the phone is an unbranded handset bought as unlocked then you have a warranty claim, my unlocked phone went to 4..3 without issue.
You originally said "losing their unlock" which sounded like the more common case of handsets sold as unlocked, but only by patches which no longer work.
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'Bought as' and genuinely factory unlocked are two different things. If the phone is an unbranded handset bought as unlocked then you have a warranty claim, my unlocked phone went to 4..3 without issue.
You originally said "losing their unlock" which sounded like the more common case of handsets sold as unlocked, but only by patches which no longer work.
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well the phone was bought out of the US as a factory unlocked phone. and the client ran some update via Kias. and after it booted up it would no longer take his net10 sim card. so i flashed it back to the UK unbranded 4.2.1 OTA and i am still getting the same msg asking for a unlock code.
when i run galaxysim is states that the phone is completely unlocked. and if i open the service mode menu to try and unlock that way the last menu is empty.
i have herd of the S3 getting this new region lock this but im not sure if that is what it is or if something is just really screwy. i have tried many diffrent version of the OTA. 4.0.4, 4.1, 4.2.1, 4.3.
if i go back to a update before july 2013 i run into the issue with the EFS folder so now i have the july 2013 UK BTU 4.2.1 OTA on the device. and im just not sure what to do anymore minus tell the client that he might have to buy another unlock code.
hi. im just so frustrated right now.
anyways, im trying to carrier unlock my at&t htc one. its in good standing. not lost or stolen or bad imei. i tried two different unlocking service that gives out unlock code. both company gave me same code. but when i input the code when prompted to enter sim unlock pin. its an invalid code.
i have also tried the CONFIG.DAT method, via the SIMLOCK menu on bootloader. im getting a "SD init fail !!!"
can anyone help me out please.
the status of my phone is bootloader unlocked, stock rooted on 4.4.2 and s-off
please help. thanks
simpl3lang said:
hi. im just so frustrated right now.
anyways, im trying to carrier unlock my at&t htc one. its in good standing. not lost or stolen or bad imei. i tried two different unlocking service that gives out unlock code. both company gave me same code. but when i input the code when prompted to enter sim unlock pin. its an invalid code.
i have also tried the CONFIG.DAT method, via the SIMLOCK menu on bootloader. im getting a "SD init fail !!!"
can anyone help me out please.
the status of my phone is bootloader unlocked, stock rooted on 4.4.2 and s-off
please help. thanks
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Doesn't the phone have to be complete stock when you do the unlock code? Once you unlock the SIM and put your new SIM in then you unlock the bootloader and do your root. Not sure but it could be the reason.
Solarenemy68 said:
Doesn't the phone have to be complete stock when you do the unlock code? Once you unlock the SIM and put your new SIM in then you unlock the bootloader and do your root. Not sure but it could be the reason.
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Hmm. Im stock just rooted and bootloader unlocked. I dnt think that would affect the unlocking procedure. But then again, im unsuccessful so far. I will try to revert to complete stock. And try the code again. Also should i revert back to jellybean? Or kitkat fine?
simpl3lang said:
Hmm. Im stock just rooted and bootloader unlocked. I dnt think that would affect the unlocking procedure. But then again, im unsuccessful so far. I will try to revert to complete stock. And try the code again. Also should i revert back to jellybean? Or kitkat fine?
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I would think as long as it is stock the version would not matter.
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I would think as long as it is stock the version would not matter.
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ok. i downloaded an RUU file. legit and with matching MD5. when i run it it asks to update to 4.20.502.1 ....from my 4.18.502.7. should i stay away from upodating it to 4.20.502.1 ....or its ok?
update: i have reverted back to stock 4.4.2
i removed s-off and locked the bootloader. and RUUed the 4.4.2 update.
but i am still getting incorrect code.
so frustrating.
I'm in the same boat. All stock kit Kat. Unlocked boot and rooted. If I figure it out will post here & would do like wise.
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Hello all.
I need some help how to update the z2 to lollipop.
I've read stuff on internet, but I simply can not do it.
The error 2003 is killing me... And I do not know what to do.
A month ago I bought a z2 for my brother and it was/is on kitkat.
Today, I bought a z2 for my father and there was lollipop already installed.
I bought both phones via Ebay.
The phones have the same Model Number.
On the kitkat z2 I cant update via OTA either.
Could you PLEASE tell me what to do?
I have read something, that my bootloader may be unlocked and I have to relock it.
Is that true? And if yes, how can I check if my bootloader is locked?
Thanks in advance!
Use flashtool to flash a stock FTF image, this way you won`t have to bother with the bootloader, unlocked or not.
If the phone is rooted OTA updates won`t work., it will say it can`t verify. And it`s true that unlocking the bootloader will cause OTA updates to stop working.
Dear community,
I unlocked my SGS3 for all carriers through a nearby shop one year ago. He told me I have two options: Either a much more expensive IMEI Unlock, or a much cheaper Software-Based SIM Unlock. There seemed to be no downsides to the Software Method, even though the guy there told me that I should not flash any new roms since that would destroy the Software Unlock (but resetting the Phone would be no problem).
As of lately, I have been looking into several new ROMs which look very nice, and I would like to flash them...but I am afraid that it would brick the SIM Unlock. Now here is my question: Is there any way to find out what that guy actually did to my Phone? And secondly: Since the S3 is already VERY old, is there a possibolity to unlock its IMEI? Or any other SIM Unlock Method which I could apply myself?
Btw: My carrier is "3" (Hutchison), Austria.
Any help is appreciated! Thank you!
The s3 can be unlocked via code as long as the unlocker can access the unlocking code database.
Usually, unlocking the s3 via code or software is permanent. I have unlocked s3 i747m phones, using a secret dialler menu and code, none of which have relocked after flashing stock or custom roms.
Thanks for your help!
So, should I just go for it and try it out? Maybe it will stay as it is but I am not sure...
Has the phone EVER seen a 4.3 rom?. If NOT, you CAN do the nvram unlock method. Out of 1-10 on difficulty its about a 6. You MUST BE VERY CAREFULL!.
The fact it was done software tells me that it would have been a galaxsim unlock which "should" be permanent.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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Has the phone EVER seen a 4.3 rom?. If NOT, you CAN do the nvram unlock method. Out of 1-10 on difficulty its about a 6. You MUST BE VERY CAREFULL!.
The fact it was done software tells me that it would have been a galaxsim unlock which "should" be permanent.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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Yes, as far as I know, it had a 4.3 Stock Rom at some point, but I installed the official 4.4.4 Stock Rom later on. Thats why I want to switch to another ROM, hoping that the performance increases.
There was no official 4.4.4 for the i9300. It stopped at 4.3 but seeing as you know it had 4.3 the only way to unlock the simlock is to pay for it.
I doubt you'll brick the device as there is always odin. The i9300 is quite resilient and in most software cockups flashing back to stock with odin will fix it to the point of a "working" device.
If it was me I'd risk it and odin if it goes wrong so make sure you have a usable stock rom before you start.
IF it does relock your phone you can pay about £10 - £20 (gbp) to have it permanently unlocked for any network and it should be unlocked while-u-wait, taking approximately 5 minutes.
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shivadow said:
There was no official 4.4.4 for the i9300. It stopped at 4.3 but seeing as you know it had 4.3 the only way to unlock the simlock is to pay for it.
I doubt you'll brick the device as there is always odin. The i9300 is quite resilient and in most software cockups flashing back to stock with odin will fix it to the point of a "working" device.
If it was me I'd risk it and odin if it goes wrong so make sure you have a usable stock rom before you start.
IF it does relock your phone you can pay about �10 - �20 (gbp) to have it permanently unlocked for any network and it should be unlocked while-u-wait, taking approximately 5 minutes.
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Thanks!
One guy already tried to unlock it using the IMEI-Unlock method, but he did not manage to open the menu where he can enter the IMEI-Unlock code - even after inserting a SIM-Card from another carriert, there came no option where you can enter the Unlock Code. IF the device is locked again after I flash a new ROM, I hope that it can be at least unlocked once and for all by the IMEI-Unlock method...
Did you try flashing the stock 4.3 ROM from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9300/ in order to enter the unlock code?
audit13 said:
Did you try flashing the stock 4.3 ROM from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9300/ in order to enter the unlock code?
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Thank you for your kind help, but there was no need for that. I actually flashed a new ROM and the SIM Unlock is still there! Very very nice!
A huge thanks to you all for offering me your help!
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