When you are prompted to enter your unlock code, enter the code your received from the website. Verify that you have service and that the code worked correctly. Method 3. Check that the phone is locked. Insert the SIM card for the new network to check that the phone is locked.
Many S3s are actually unlocked out of the box, so checking first can save you a lot of time. Update your phone. Your phone must be running Android 4.
Look for Android Version to find your version number. To update your phone, open the Settings and then scroll down to About Device. In the next menu, select System Updates and then Check for Updates. Your phone will attempt to update over the network automatically. Perform the network update over a wireless network, since your new SIM doesn't have any connectivity yet. Ensure that your phone is a GSM phone. In the US, this is Sprint.
This method is not guaranteed to work with all versions of the S3, but you will do no damage in trying. Open the dialer. You will need to enter a code in the dialer to open the Service menu.
Tap [1] UMTS. This will open the maintenance main menu. If you select the incorrect option, press the Menu button on your phone and select Back. This will open the Debug menu. This opens a menu allowing you to adjust the settings of your S3. This controls the SIM lock function. After you select this option, wait about 30 seconds. Press the Menu button and select Back. Wait about one minute after selecting this option. Reboot your phone. After you have waited about a minute, reboot the phone.
If your phone connects to the new SIM card's network, then the unlock process worked. The "SSTU" is a security feature in case you forget your phone somewhere and it gets stolen the thief can't use the phone.
It is important to write your unlock code or pattern somewhere where you can retrieve it if need be. Yes No. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4. It is a Sprint based phone and unfortunately it drops calls or makes calls sound muffled. Anyone knows why? Hello im trying to unlock my samsung galaxy s3. I have all the steps besidez when do I remove my original sim card from my phone? Hello everyone I'm new to this so bear with me plz but I have a new problem I haven't seen anyone ask yet I got an s3 from a friend and I put my SIM in it and it will let me make calls but not receive them and I can recieve texts but not send them and if I get a vmail it won't let me call to check it does anyone what's up with that one plz help thx.
The phone is verizon version 4. Don't know if anyone can help me, but here it is: I have the version 4. The code It just tries to call that number. Please help. Ive got this phone and the carrier says that i must have a year's service with them to be able to unlock it. Subscribe Now. Thanx, it work for me. Any ideas what I need to do next? Im haven this problem help me please. Andriod version 4. Kindly help to unlock the sim. Any ideas on unlocking it if it is?
Also if I want to keep my number what is an EFT fee? Any idea of the amount of this fee? Some Samsung phone's firmware version does not support that code. So how can I unlock it I hqve all yhe same menus except at yhe end i dont have the 4 line any suvgestions.
I actually was given an unlocking code by Samsung through my provider T-mobile , after paying in full my phone, but the code doesn't work Thank you Dave, I'll try to downgrade and unlock with 4. Thanks, This worked for me.. It's a CDMA device, nothing in this thread will help you in any way..
You require the master subsidy lock code which will allow a cdma device to be reprogrammed that is my understanding realize that your phone will only work on other cdma networks..
O have the same we're you able to find anything out. It doesn't work on an S3 past 4. Yea my suggestion is, give up. I am trying to do this methos with the phone disconnected as well David. Hope this could help. Please let me know where on youtube. I prefer visuals before attempting something like this.
I thought it was a CDMA based network? Can someone please help me im totally stuck that's why i joined this website.??? Invalid MMI code error? A, you are running 4. I am not getting screen as in Step 9 it does not showing any option to select there , plz help me.
My Galaxy S3 not reading de Sim Card On a side note about unlocking Samsung devices.. I successfully unlocked the i running ICS tonight.. Used the same dial code to get into service mode Then: 1,debug 8,phone control 5,simulation 6,network lock 3,perso sha off waited a minute and hit back.. Does this work a verizon galaxy s3? Sucks Please help. It is a Sprint based phone and unfortunately it drops calls or makes calls sound muffled model SCH-sl.
Any ideas? When I get to step 9 I don't see the option to initialize anyone know why? Share Your Thoughts Click to share your thoughts. Virtual keyboard appears on screen with Enter PIN prompt. Enter your 8-digit unlock code. Then insert a sim card that is from another network that your phone is not locked to.
An Wrong sim message will come up on the screen 4. At this time a white screen will appear which says "exit" 6. Tap the right soft key, occasionally it will not go to the next screen, if so press the down key 7. From the menu that appears scroll down to the malloc Fail option, this will reboot, and normal service screen will appear. Turn phone off, and then turn on Go to menu by tapping left soft key, then settings in bottom right hand corner, then choose option number 7 security, then choose option number 6 SIM Lock, select option 1 disable Then enter eight zeros , the message will come up sim lock disabled with a check mark, your phone is now unlocked to use with other carriers.
Unlocking Instructions for Samsung Galaxy S3. Home Samsung Samsung Galaxy S3. Unlocking the Samsung Galaxy S3. Mobile Network: UK mobile networks only Select network Join giffgaff Fancy joining giffgaff, click on the button and order a SIM.
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