Hi everybody! My Note II is coming for me tomorrow, from England to Brazil, it is sim-unlocked.
But I have a (maybe a noob) doubt about updates - Via Kies or ODIN:
I am sure that the Big Baby Note II will receive the update to enable multi-windows coming directly from BTU - As the firmware I suppose will be BTU Unbranded.
But, after the update, it will still be sim-unlocked? And if it locks again, there's an safe method to sim-unlock again? Hypothetical speaking, if it locks again.
I never had an imported device, and here in Brazil all devices comes unlocked from factory - It's a Law.
Someone could, please, answer my doubts, or even indicate some safe method to unlock it - Hope I will not need this - Just in case, and as I didn't found any thread here talking about this subject.
Thanks!
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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Thanks mate. I'm very anxious to get my device tomorrow.
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AjunNg said:
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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Thanks mate. I'm very anxious to get my device tomorrow.
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AjunNg said:
If you bought an unlocked phone, it will be forever.
I've never heard of a carrier who forces a lock on your SIM free phone. That'd be wrong.
So don't worry.
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are you happy with N7100?
before I had an Xperia x1 and loved the ability to use differents ROM's and, now I have an Iphone 4, but wishing to try the N7100 because of my bad eyes...
aslo, are you going to use another microcard?
thanks
Not sure I understand completely. But as my phone is SIM free, I have the liberty to use any SIM card.
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Is there a way yet to enter fastboot on carrier locked phones' I'm rooted on 2.3.3 but am missing cyanogen mod from x10i days any help.
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Not yet
Still crossing my fingers though
bearusa said:
Is there a way yet to enter fastboot on carrier locked phones' I'm rooted on 2.3.3 but am missing cyanogen mod from x10i days any help.
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Yes there is a way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Until a non-remote solution is finished, you can use Alejandrissimo's remote solution.
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Yes there is a way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
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I think I know you
Thanks for the replys guys im gonna look into it and post results, fingers crossed
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Isnt it like cheating your carrier??
If I buys a motorola droid which is at&t locked and I change my country paying the first month bill, and unlock the device can AT&T do anything to me?
Hey guys, i've been offered a Galaxy Note II for just 450 USD ( 25,000 INR or 345 EUROS). And the reason it is selling for this cheap is because its locked to Sprint Operator,and apparently the owner is a 'Total NOOB' , and doesn't know what to do with it since we are both here in Africa (Ghana). What i wanna ask is that, is there a SURE way to get this bad boy running unlocked without too much hassle? So i can just snap it up! Its still very new and in its box. Thanks for your replies... :laugh:
It's cdma, not gsm. No good for Africa friend.
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jamesd86 said:
It's cdma, not gsm. No good for Africa friend.
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Hmmnnn.. Explain.
There's nothing to explain. You can't use a sim card
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kirilorius said:
There's nothing to explain. You can't use a sim card
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Oh! No wonder now! Hehe! I feel like a noob! :crying:
I understand bro! Thanks! 2 thanks from me to you and james on both your posts.
Is there an app or an easy way to unlock the GSM version guys??
mark.m.moran said:
Is there an app or an easy way to unlock the GSM version guys??
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I unlocked mine for $25 by using unlock.canadagsm.ca They got back to me in about 2 hours with the unlock code.
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Do you think unlocking the note 2 will allow it to work in Brazil?
I`m in Victoria BC and I want to buy a galaxy note 2. I only found locked phones to sell... They are selling in Brazil the N7100, maybe if I buy it here and unlock it will work in Brazil, what you guys think about it?
Root your phone ) i did it like this when i ordered a G1 (htc dream) back in the days and couldnt use it here in belgium.. rooted the phone and it worked out
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AS YOU CAN SEE IN MY SIGNATURE, bought an S3 instead. International version, factory unlocked, BRAND NEW. Broke seal myself.
Any uk people out there using the Korean model imported ? Expecting mine tomorrow, wondering how you're getting on ... or even if I'm entirely alone
Thanks
Angie
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angelahp said:
Any uk people out there using the Korean model imported ? Expecting mine tomorrow, wondering how you're getting on ... or even if I'm entirely alone
Thanks
Angie
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Hey Angie,
Have had my F240S for about a month. I am in Ireland. Wonderful phone. You will probably have the dual clock on the lock screen but there is a fix on that on here and I would recommend rooting the phone.
Enjoy it!
Patrick
Thanks Patrick, nice to know there's someone else out there. I've looked at the rooting method, I'll enjoy it for a couple of days and then have a go. I've been told there are a few Korean apps that will be useless to me so it would seem an inevitable thing to do. So used to using odin and Sammobile to do updates for my current phone that I think it's going to be a bit of a learning curve.
Angie
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Yeah i use a korean version
Simply root it using the simple method listed at Optimus forums then use titanium backup to remove the korean apps you don't want
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Quick question. My in laws are moving to China. They live in the States but my father in law was wondering if they can unlock the device to use over in China. Someone (I don't remember who) said it can be unlocked and used over there. I said that I don't think it can be and that you need to international version for it to work. Any help would be great. Thanks
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No u can't. U need a gsm nexus.
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Esteway.619 said:
No u can't. U need a gsm nexus.
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Thanks. I didn't think so but wanted to double check. Much appreciated.
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its almost like ive seen this question before.... hm....
Hey guys sorry for little off topic but I have an xperia zl with bell I'd like to sim unlock and never had to do so before online..
Any good fast cheap and reliable sites to do so?? Im looking to unlock my device by tomorrow if possible thanks.
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shahkam said:
Hey guys sorry for little off topic but I have an xperia zl with bell I'd like to sim unlock and never had to do so before online..
Any good fast cheap and reliable sites to do so?? Im looking to unlock my device by tomorrow if possible thanks.
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Check the last few pages of the unlock thread in general section. Couple of people mentioned a cheap place that unlocked their T999L.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Check the last few pages of the unlock thread in general section. Couple of people mentioned a cheap place that unlocked their T999L.
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Couldn't find it am I missing something? If you could kindly direct me to that thread would be appreciated
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Should be in one of the last couple pages.
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DocHoliday77 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Should be in one of the last couple pages.
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Thanks alot saw an ebay link and it was only for Samsung but now I know such services exist through ebay ill probably go that route
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Good luck with it. Alternatively, if you're taking a trip out of the country, T-Mobile may give you the unlock code. They're not always quick about it though.
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Try this tutorial but you may have to change your ROM. Let me know how it goes. If it works up my thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsL7Wqpqzy8
The op is trying to unlock a different device. And I have to be honest, the free unlock we have is much easier to do. Plus its free!
This could help those with the T999L/T999N, but you left out very important information. Such as the website you have to go to, how much does it cost, who does it?
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I get what your saying but I was trying to help as best as I could. I just went to google and used the I am feeling lucky button and that is what popped up.
I don't even know how to unlock phone's myself.
Yeah my s3 was unlocked using that method but the xperia zl is a pain in the @$$ but thanks again guys
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ssingh0247 said:
I get what your saying but I was trying to help as best as I could. I just went to google and used the I am feeling lucky button and that is what popped up.
I don't even know how to unlock phone's myself.
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Just a quick piece of advice....when doing anything to these type devices, never use that feeling lucky junk from Google. If you're really lucky you won't add yourself to long list of bricks that were caused by doing this.
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