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Phoneguy589

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First hit menu then back. Then I hit menu-select-4 and and then hit menu then back and it gives me a list of options. Never messed around in there but I just looked around to see what was there. I tried 1,2,3 and phone just rebooted but nothing really happened.

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toshik1

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Hm...
I do *#9090# and see:
DIAG CONFIG
[1]DM/DUM over HS-USB[]
[2]DM/DUM over HSIC[]
[3]DM/DUN/RmNET over HSUSB[]
[4]DM over UART(*)
[5]DBG MSG ON(*)
[6]DBG MSG OFF(*)

Could someone check what the defaults are?
Ok did the sequence and found it :)
What is "blocking mode enabled"? Did I push something wrong?
 
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These are what I see


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toshik1

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These are what I see


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Thanks I got it!
I need to see the very first screen:
DIAG CONFIG

Ok for everyone here is the FULL SEQUENCE:
*#9090#->MENU->Back-> [4]DM over UART()->MENU->Back->[1]UMTS->[1]DEBUG SCREEN->[6]PHONE CONTROL->[6]NETWORK LOCK->[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF->MENU->END
 
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Phoneguy589

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Sweet! Is there a way to verify if it is unlocked now? NM, I was thinking of bootloader unlock...doh.


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mikron15

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Tried it and verified that Perso SSH 256 was off and when i popped another carrier sim, it still said sim locked. Caved in and purchased the unlock code form cellunlocker.

p.S: Don't forget to switch Perso SSH 256 back to ON if you want to unlock it via cellunlocker code
 
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Tried it as well and didn't work. So used unlock code.

Thanks @mikron15 for letting me know to turn SSH 256 back on as I was getting unlock unsuccessful.
 

slickrock22

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When I try to turn SSH back on it automtically reboots afer I press the button initial option 4 on the service menu. I cant get back to switch to on. What qm I doing wrong?

Thanks!

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killer5000

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here is a sim unlock that might work for us becuase it works on the T-Mobile S4.

How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
Hi Everyone,

I'm a long time lurker and benefited greatly from the postings here at xda.
So I'd like to contribute something back.

After trying many methods and reading all the posts in the various S4 forums, I finally found a way for SIM unlock that works for me.

I have tested it, and it works on my T-Mobile S4.

Credit to these posts:

KaneHusky's post for the dialer code
This thread on how to unlock
chavxxx's post pointing to the right final step


Here are the steps:

Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
It should show:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
Select [6] COMMON
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
------------------------------
Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
------------------------------
Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.


Congratulations, your phone is now unlocked.
Stick in a sim card from a different carrier and try it out.

Please post followups of your experience with this unlock method.

Thanks, and good luck!

her is a link to kaleido How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
 

toshik1

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here is a sim unlock that might work for us becuase it works on the T-Mobile S4.

How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
Hi Everyone,

I'm a long time lurker and benefited greatly from the postings here at xda.
So I'd like to contribute something back.

After trying many methods and reading all the posts in the various S4 forums, I finally found a way for SIM unlock that works for me.

I have tested it, and it works on my T-Mobile S4.

Credit to these posts:

KaneHusky's post for the dialer code
This thread on how to unlock
chavxxx's post pointing to the right final step


Here are the steps:

Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
It should show:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
Select [6] COMMON
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
------------------------------
Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
------------------------------
Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.


Congratulations, your phone is now unlocked.
Stick in a sim card from a different carrier and try it out.

Please post followups of your experience with this unlock method.

Thanks, and good luck!

her is a link to kaleido How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283068

Can't verify with the SIM card yet but the sequenses worked for S4.
What are the additional steps for S3?
 

killer5000

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I can't test because I got my sim unlock all ready by paying 25 for it when the phone came out

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    here is a sim unlock that might work for us becuase it works on the T-Mobile S4.

    How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
    Hi Everyone,

    I'm a long time lurker and benefited greatly from the postings here at xda.
    So I'd like to contribute something back.

    After trying many methods and reading all the posts in the various S4 forums, I finally found a way for SIM unlock that works for me.

    I have tested it, and it works on my T-Mobile S4.

    Credit to these posts:

    KaneHusky's post for the dialer code
    This thread on how to unlock
    chavxxx's post pointing to the right final step


    Here are the steps:

    Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
    In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
    In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
    In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
    In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
    In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
    It should show:
    SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
    SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
    Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
    It should show:
    MENU NOT EXIST
    PRESS BACK KEY
    Current Command is 116631
    Now press the menu button and select "Back"
    It should show:
    SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
    SHA256_OFF => Not Change
    Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
    Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
    Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
    Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
    Select [6] COMMON
    In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
    Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
    ------------------------------
    Golden-Backup exist
    You can Restore Cal/NV
    ------------------------------
    Now for the final step.
    In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
    The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
    Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.


    Congratulations, your phone is now unlocked.
    Stick in a sim card from a different carrier and try it out.

    Please post followups of your experience with this unlock method.

    Thanks, and good luck!

    her is a link to kaleido How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283068

    Can't verify with the SIM card yet but the sequenses worked for S4.
    What are the additional steps for S3?
    6
    here is a sim unlock that might work for us becuase it works on the T-Mobile S4.

    How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
    Hi Everyone,

    I'm a long time lurker and benefited greatly from the postings here at xda.
    So I'd like to contribute something back.

    After trying many methods and reading all the posts in the various S4 forums, I finally found a way for SIM unlock that works for me.

    I have tested it, and it works on my T-Mobile S4.

    Credit to these posts:

    KaneHusky's post for the dialer code
    This thread on how to unlock
    chavxxx's post pointing to the right final step


    Here are the steps:

    Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
    In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
    In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
    In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
    In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
    In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
    It should show:
    SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
    SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
    Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
    It should show:
    MENU NOT EXIST
    PRESS BACK KEY
    Current Command is 116631
    Now press the menu button and select "Back"
    It should show:
    SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
    SHA256_OFF => Not Change
    Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
    Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
    Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
    Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
    Select [6] COMMON
    In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
    Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
    ------------------------------
    Golden-Backup exist
    You can Restore Cal/NV
    ------------------------------
    Now for the final step.
    In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
    The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
    Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.


    Congratulations, your phone is now unlocked.
    Stick in a sim card from a different carrier and try it out.

    Please post followups of your experience with this unlock method.

    Thanks, and good luck!

    her is a link to kaleido How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
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    These are what I see


    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

    Thanks I got it!
    I need to see the very first screen:
    DIAG CONFIG

    Ok for everyone here is the FULL SEQUENCE:
    *#9090#->MENU->Back-> [4]DM over UART()->MENU->Back->[1]UMTS->[1]DEBUG SCREEN->[6]PHONE CONTROL->[6]NETWORK LOCK->[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF->MENU->END
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    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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    Tried it and verified that Perso SSH 256 was off and when i popped another carrier sim, it still said sim locked. Caved in and purchased the unlock code form cellunlocker.

    p.S: Don't forget to switch Perso SSH 256 back to ON if you want to unlock it via cellunlocker code