unlocking the phone to use any carrier sim card - Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I'm from Chile and I've been in France for the last year and I bought a Note here with Orange (carrier).
I'm leaving again to my country and obviusly I would like to keep using my Note and using any carrier.
Looking around i got a little confused and I have some questions.
- Is unloking the simcard (i found some apps to do that) the same to unlocking the phone to use any carrier sim card?
- If not, what does unlock the simcard means? and there is a way (app or method) to do the second?
- If yes, a good app to do it? is GalaxySim Unlock a good one?
BR

kurokirasama said:
Hi,
I'm from Chile and I've been in France for the last year and I bought a Note here with Orange.
I'm leaving again to my country and obviusly I would like to keep using my Note and using any carrier.
Looking around i got a little confused and I have some questions.
- Is unloking the simcard (i found some apps to do that) the same to unlocking the phone to use any carrier sim card?
- If not, what does unlock the simcard means? and there is a way (app or method) to do the second?
- If yes, a good app to do it? is GalaxySim Unlock a good one?
BR
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YEs unlocking sim will unlock it to any network.
Yes, GalaxySim Unlock will do it for you fine.
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SpyderTracks said:
YEs unlocking sim will unlock it to any network.
Yes, GalaxySim Unlock will do it for you fine.
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OK, thank you very much!!!

kurokirasama said:
OK, thank you very much!!!
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Press the thanks button also mate, hope it's helped.
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[Q] How to Sim Unlock Galaxy Note UPDATED JB [SOLVED]

Galaxy Note N7000 Can be Sim unlocked with this app! : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
It worked for me! and other poeple too.
Be sure to press thanks button if this info helped you!
I would have thought that all those that have been sent out so far are all sim unlocked.
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it had better come unlocked
Prozac69 said:
I would have thought that all those that have been sent out so far are all sim unlocked.
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Starting from today you can get it in Hungary at Telenor gms provider . And they lock all phones. So 99.99% its locked
zsolti256 said:
Starting from today you can get it in Hungary at Telenor gms provider . And they lock all phones. So 99.99% its locked
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Hi!
This method can work? :
samsungimeiunlock.com samsung-galaxy-note-unlock
ubybá said:
Hi!
This method can work? :
samsungimeiunlock.com samsung-galaxy-note-unlock
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I am thinking of free unlock methods , since its hardware is nearly exactly same as the Galaxy S2 which can be unlocked free from the market.
Why not just ROM from SIM free EU Note using Odin?
I've done it few times over the weekend to restore the phone, it should remove all the carrier crap inc SIM lock.
Bigmille said:
Why not just ROM from SIM free EU Note using Odin?
I've done it few times over the weekend to restore the phone, it should remove all the carrier crap inc SIM lock.
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I don't think that works... Have you tried it if its unlocked?
www.123unlock.nl take a look they unlocked a note there
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zsolti256 said:
I don't think that works... Have you tried it if its unlocked?
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My Note came unlocked so can't test to see if works on this phone. However, used the same method to unlock my pervious Vodafone HTC Sensation.
Default [Q] Sim Unlock Galaxy Note [SOLVED]
Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
Thanks!
Has anybody actually successfully unlocked their Note using the S2 unlock method/app?
zsolti256 said:
Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
Thanks!
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KJA too, thanks my friend for the info
i am asking the same question.I have locked note but I need juste one who did it using this app.
Anyone test this app?
how can you tell if you have a locked Note besides using a different carrier SIM?
No success with KJ1
Lock
SG Note unlocked from leaving factory in the UK.
As for flashing a rom to remove carrier crap, thats just debranding, flashing a rom or kernel does not affect its network lock status, that is a completely different thing to flashing.
cellunlocker is one of the cheapes and most effective ways, and is guaranteed 100% or your money back.
graemeg said:
SG Note unlocked from leaving factory in the UK.
As for flashing a rom to remove carrier crap, thats just debranding, flashing a rom or kernel does not affect its network lock status, that is a completely different thing to flashing.
cellunlocker is one of the cheapes and most effective ways, and is guaranteed 100% or your money back.
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But my version is for free! I mentioned in the first post!
zsolti256 said:
Default [Q] Sim Unlock Galaxy Note [SOLVED]
Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
Thanks!
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can you please put the link of unlocking the SGSII in the post as i realy need it

[Q] Bootloader Unlock on[ factory unlocked] Phone

I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the original sim lock of your phone (if you had any) unless if you unlocked with EMMA/IMEI unlock code or it was factory-unlocked or if SE unlocked it!.
However, some users have reported that using msm7227_semc.cmd on their sim-unlocked phones did not restore the sim lock onto their phone. This has not been confirmed as of yet. Unlock the bootloader on your sim unlocked phone AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
Look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
Everything you need to know is there
In this thread i cant read something abour the sim lock ptoblem. The date code problen i knew before
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Ahem, hi, just wanted to point out that the quoted text you provided us with says it's unconfirmed. It will probably be safe but its unconfirmed if the sim-lock is restored
wilbso said:
Ahem, hi, just wanted to point out that the quoted text you provided us with says it's unconfirmed. It will probably be safe but its unconfirmed if the sim-lock is restored
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yes i wanted to know if someone knows sth about that
If your phone came factory unlocked (no SIM lock by default) then s1tool should tell you "no SEMC simlock certificate found"...
Align that information with the unlock thread in the dev section and you should have your answer (that you can unlock).
B.Jay said:
If your phone came factory unlocked (no SIM lock by default) then s1tool should tell you "no SEMC simlock certificate found"...
Align that information with the unlock thread in the dev section and you should have your answer (that you can unlock).
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really? great so i can safely unlock the bl.?
is flashtool good for that.
with factory unlocked i meant that it had no simlock when i bought it. maybey it had one before because it had 2.1 not the original 1.6 on it and the sellin package was sealed with a sticker of an german provider. so i think it was unlocked and sold as a kind of remaining stock
luisniklas said:
really? great so i can safely unlock the bl.?
is flashtool good for that.
with factory unlocked i meant that it had no simlock when i bought it. maybey it had one before because it had 2.1 not the original 1.6 on it and the sellin package was sealed with a sticker of an german provider. so i think it was unlocked and sold as a kind of remaining stock
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CHECK WITH S1TOOL!
(is even written in all the unlock guides)
B.Jay said:
CHECK WITH S1TOOL!
(is even written in all the unlock guides)
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i checked it it says :
PHP:
SEMC simlock certificate
i am only afraid of getting the original sim lock
luisniklas said:
i checked it it says :
PHP:
SEMC simlock certificate
i am only afraid of getting the original sim lock
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See this thread and carefully read through the steps dealing with "if you had SEMC simlock certificate".
EDIT: If you are having problems with the lousy English of that guide contact me by PM - I can talk German as well.
Does someone know what SEMC simlock certificate means?
Has some experiences with unlocking such a phone which had sim lock befor?
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luisniklas said:
I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
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Umm there was a special program for sim unlocking but I can't remember the gimme a sec ill check it later
I think the name was Se2tool
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I mean doess that line means that the has or had simlock?
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luisniklas said:
I mean doess that line means that the has or had simlock?
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Try different similar cards and if some cards want u an unlock code that means ur phone is locked
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ZeWhiteRabbit said:
Try different sim cards and if some cards want u an unlock code that means ur phone is locked
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luisniklas said:
I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
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Thanks for sharing!
My phone has n simlock now, but i.want to know ifmy phone had simlock. Can find that out?
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luisniklas said:
My phone has n simlock now, but i.want to know ifmy phone had simlock. Can find that out?
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Dude the sim lock is a PIN CODE and if its enabled when you reboot your phone it may ask you for PIN CODE BTW all sim cards has a password.....
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I dont mean that simlock. I mean that the phone can use only one sim card
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luisniklas said:
I dont mean that simlock. I mean that the phone can use only one sim card
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That means your phone is locked check the program Se2tool its for phone unlocking
PLEASE GIMME THANKS!
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Unlocking phone for European trip on Slim Bean 4.1.2 ROM

Hello,
I gave my girlfriend my phone running Slim Bean 4.1.2 ROM on my captivate for her trip throughout Europe. I assumed it was unlocked and would work with any GSM carrier in Europe if she bought a SIM card and popped it in. Well, I was wrong and it didn't work and now I'm in a pickle. Can someone please give me an easy solution to unlock the phone!!!!!!! She has to be able to figure it out with me explaining it to her. I was thinking a zip file she could flash in CWM, but anything easy would be most definitely great.
Sincerely, SP
GalaxSim Unlock app by Spocky from the Play Store. The ability to do the unlock isn't free but should do the job on the Rom she has on her phone now.
The other unlock app by helroz, u would have to flash back to Stock first then unlock...i think.
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4-2ndtwin said:
GalaxSim Unlock app by Spocky from the Play Store. The ability to do the unlock isn't free but should do the job on the Rom she has on her phone now.
The other unlock app by helroz, u would have to flash back to Stock first then unlock...i think.
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Thank you sir. This is exactly what I'm looking for. She's asleep atm, but when she wakes up she'll give it a go.
This may sound stupid. Can you get the unlock code from ATT? After 1 year they are supposed to provide this 4 free?
dredgd said:
This may sound stupid. Can you get the unlock code from ATT? After 1 year they are supposed to provide this 4 free?
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I bought my phone used on eBay some years ago. First, I used o2 wireless then Straight Talk. Not sure how to go about it. Her phone still doesn't work. I should mention she's has a Vodaphone and an Alditalk sim card.
Shoey Peachew said:
I bought my phone used on eBay some years ago. First, I used o2 wireless then Straight Talk. Not sure how to go about it. Her phone still doesn't work. I should mention she's has a Vodaphone and an Alditalk sim card.
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Which option did you try that 4-2ndtwin gave you?
BWolf56 said:
Which option did you try that 4-2ndtwin gave you?
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She tried GalaxSIM. I had her install busybox and now her phone works. Thanks everyone!

Sim unlock with unlocked bootloader

Good afternoon all.
I have unlocked the bootloader my razri under 4.1.2
Now i have got the sim unlock code and i have tried it so much time without success. The sim unlock code is the right one .
Iam asking,please, if the unlocked bootloader is the reason for this sim unlock failure. My phone is from sfr france and iam 2000km far from home.
Ill be thankful for any expert who can help me.
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scofieldtun said:
Good afternoon all.
I have unlocked the bootloader my razri under 4.1.2
Now i have got the sim unlock code and i have tried it so much time without success. The sim unlock code is the right one .
Iam asking,please, if the unlocked bootloader is the reason for this sim unlock failure. My phone is from sfr france and iam 2000km far from home.
Ill be thankful for any expert who can help me.
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Reboot your cell. It could help.
Lucki_X said:
Reboot your cell. It could help.
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i have reboot it so much times , same issue. i tape the 16 digits code i think seven or six time and after i have to wait for the penalty timer.
the phone is from SFR and my system version is : 31.2.26001.xt890.vodafone.en.FR (i have flash it last week for update after bootloader unlock) . does this cause any troubles when sim unlocking?????
thank's for all
So there is one who can push a little bit with me? Plz
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scofieldtun said:
So there is one who can push a little bit with me? Plz
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Try wipe data/cache/dalvik if it won't help try flash clear ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239706.
Lucki_X said:
Try wipe data/cache/dalvik if it won't help try flash clear ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239706.
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can someone give a link for SFR JB rom , the roms listed below gives me vodafone when flashing them.
does the unlooked bootloader can be the reason for the sim unlock issue?????????????????
scofieldtun said:
can someone give a link for SFR JB rom , the roms listed below gives me vodafone when flashing them.
does the unlooked bootloader can be the reason for the sim unlock issue?????????????????
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does the unlocked bootloader afftect the sim unlock, i have tried all possible roms on my razr i , same issue. the only thing remaining is the unlocked bootloader.so if it is the case, how can i relock it . thank's for all

[Q] Why there isn't any way to unlock the carrier locked BL?

Hi guys,
My question is simple (please notice that i am a noob) i just wanna know why there is this block, becuse it's really annoying. And if this is not pernament then is anybody working to unlock it?
thanks in advance!
I think its locked for at least 2 reasons:
1.-Its locked so you CAN'T use another carrier's SIM card (Not very sure about this)
2.-Its locked so you CAN'T hard brick your phone
Maybe we don't need to unlock it: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/
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dghostpt said:
Maybe we don't need to unlock it: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/
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Hmm looks promising! I'll contact a dev about tihs info! Many thanks!

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