Sent from my smn9005 using xda premium 4 mobile app. App rescues galaxy note 3 from its region lock, but samsungs. Note 3 region lock vanishes after first activation, samsung says. Csc is an essential component of samsung firmware binaries and it contains customized settings, system configurations, localizations and geospecific things such as the system language, apn settings, and carrierbranding. In a statement sent to ease the minds of concerned customers, samsung also says its imposed the region lock on the s4 and note 2. Regionlock away disables the region lock on the galaxy note 3. Note that the region lock is implemented in the android 4. There is a caution label at the back of the packaging box. Phone is unlocked if there is a problem with unlocking, you need to. How to unlock samsung galaxy from a uk mobile network. App rescues galaxy note 3 from its region lock, but. Find out how to unlock a samsung galaxy smartphone from mobile networks in the uk. This method will not damage the physical device, is. This tutorial will teach you how to unlock sim locked samsung galaxy s4 i9505 or i9500 for free.
On newer versions of their software, the handset will check for. The csc code contains information about software packages specific to a particular region, carrier branding and also apn settings for data connection. You have to root your samsung galaxy note 3 first then after you will be able to remove the region lock issue. Sep 30, 20 note 3 region lock vanishes after first activation, samsung says. Buying a simunlocked phone should do away with these pesky restrictions. Note 3 region lock vanishes after first activation.
This app clears the network blacklist region lock, but it may or may not. Theres a possibility that firmware upgrades may activate the region lock by updating the blacklist, but for now, regionlock away should do the trick. Theres a possibility that firmware upgrades may activate the region lock by updating the blacklist, but for now, regionlock away should do the. The camera good a smartphone camera is one of our top buying considerations. Nov 14, 20 note that the region lock is implemented in the android 4. Chainfires latest creation that can disable the region lock that samsung has put on the galaxy note 3. Whether or not samsungs region lock is working as intended, noted. If your phone has a face unlock you need to position your face and wait for your phone to recognize you or enter the unlock code.
How to unlock a samsung galaxy s4 in less than 5 minutes. Galaxy note 3 region unlock with regionlock away app. How to update your galaxy s4 to the latest android os version one of the best things about the android os is the fact that it is constantly evolving. Regionlock away app removes region lock from samsung galaxy note 3 root. Sep 30, 20 the way around this is to simply activate a device in the right region. If you get a new simunlocked galaxy s4 or note 3 for the european market, but want to use it in the us, it has to be. This means that the cell phone makers from time to time makes available new updates. Samsung galaxy s4 lock screen issue fix discussion in android devices started by jodiealee. Then you need to click on the screen unlock option from the main interface of the software to proceed. May 21, 20 how to unlock sim locked samsung galaxy s4 gti9505 and gti9500. When i say network lock, i mean the same thing as region lock its a network blacklist, actually, which is a different thing from sim. It doesnt interfere in your system or change it in any way so even after using our code, you dont loose your warranty. The guys at autoomobile have published a post with details of how to unlock the samsung galaxy note 2 and 3, s3 and s4 using a leaked code this may or may not work but it might be worth a try.
Feb 21, 2015 but the tricks we are providing here are straight forward and you do not need to pay anything. The app works only on rooted phones and only compatible with galaxy note 3 smn9005. How will region locking affect samsung galaxy s4 and note 3 buyers. Samsung store france confitmed region lock and told le that to unlock it i will have to look else where independant repair stores. Aug 23, 2014 samsung galaxy s4 forum the samsung galaxy s4 release date was april 20. Apparently this turns off the region lock and would allow me to then use my uk sim card in it with now issues. These are the instructions to remove region lock from samsung galaxy note 3 smn9005 using a simple android application. But the tricks we are providing here are straight forward and you do not need to pay anything. App rescues galaxy note 3 from its region lock, but samsungs motives remain unclear. How to carrier unlock your samsung galaxy s4 so you can use.
In the states, unlocking cell phones was actually illegal, despite the white houses disapproval, though, a recent bill has making its way to the house floor and has made it. Using an imei release code is the best method for unlocking your phone and protecting your warranty at the same time. You can purchase sim unlock codes at various places on the internet for 20 bucks or so. Find the related download file and open the downloaded app. Unlock galaxy note 3 region lock feature with regionlock away app. Tap the buttons to go into settings, or open the settings mode. Welcome to rgalaxys4, where we discuss everything s4 be sure to check out s3, s5 and s4 zoom to see everything related to those devices for more samsung related news, check out rsamsung for all of your galaxy s4 pictures, post them in the weekly sticky or in rgalaxys4photos.
Edited by leomar umpad, lynn, eng, alma and 22 others. The issue i had was that when i locked the screen and put the phone away i then had an issue trying to wake it back up again when i wanted to use it. Discussion in android devices started by kylebrown669, sep 24. Galaxy fold 2 should have 120hz support on both screens, or not at all. Samsung devices are powered with some of the best feature and applications, in note 3 samsung introduced the new region lock feature which blacklists a number of countries and carriers on the note 3. Regionlock away removes the network blacklist, negating the need to buy an unlock code. Just got a new s4 and put a passcode on it, now i want to remove it so i dont have to keep entering the code to open my phone. Speaking to samsung online chat they said it would be region locked to the us and the only way that my uk sim card would work in it is if i was to put a us sim card in it initially and make a 510 minute call. There are many ways to do it, some techniques suggests you to pay for an unlock code and some to root your phone. For those people whoes phones brand is not samsung or lg, you can also use this tool to remove the locked screen.
Users have noticed that their handsets have been region locked by samsung. Theoretically, this should have removed the region lock, correct. However, going to many stores in the us they say this isnt the case and that it is internationally unlocked and that my uk sim card will work straight away. Get access to helpful solutions, howto guides, owners manuals, and product specifications for your galaxy s4 cricket from samsung us support. An exclusive patented softtouch rubber and premium fabric construction blends to form a streamlined pocket to carry up to 3 cards plus cash. How to sim unlock a samsung galaxy phone using a code. Thanks to xda member chainfire for releasing this new android application. When i say network lock, i mean the same thing as region lock its a. Android software development app xiaoai lite multi language english for now. Samsung galaxy s4 lock screen issue fix android forums. Regionlock away app removes region lock from samsung galaxy. If you get a new simunlocked galaxy s4 or note 3 for the european market, but. How to change csc region code for samsung galaxy models.
How to unlock sim solve region lock problem for galaxy note 3. I made two 6minute phone calls whiles in the netherlands, using a sim card from a dutch provider. Working with a new smartphone can be a bit confusing. Hello team, samsung galaxy s4 i9505 vodafone spain with android 4. Guide to unlock sim locked samsung galaxy s4 i9505 and i9500. Unlock samsung galaxy s4, network unlock codes cellunlocker. Just a really quick demo of regionlock away, on the european note 3.
How do i reset my forgotten lock screen pin on a samsung galaxy s4, without doing a hard reset. How will region locking affect samsung galaxy s4 and note 3. The region lock, which has been heavily criticized over the past week or so for not working the way samsung said it does, is not exactly a sim lock as was. Samsung csc codes list all change csc on samsung devices. There are two ways you can get the app to region unlock your phone. How to update your galaxy s4 to the latest android os version. Instead use the menu button of your phone and then select back from the options. New app chainfires regionlock away app kills region lock on. While there still is a lot of confusion and contradictory information around due to. How to carrier unlock your samsung galaxy s4 so you can. Remove region lock from samsung galaxy note 3 n9005. Oct 07, 20 galaxy note 3 is one of the latest and flagship phone model from samsung. How to sim unlock a samsung galaxy s4, s3, note 3 etc for free. Before going through the secret codes, please see the below screenshot to get an idea how you can enter the secret codes to your galaxy s4.
Regionlock away disables the region lock on the galaxy note 3 posted by rajesh pandey on oct 05, 20 in android phones, galaxy note, galaxy note 3, samsung the galaxy note 3 is packed to the brim with features and enhancements that, arguably, make it the best smartphone of this year. This ensures that you can hopefully get access to newer android os versions for your cell phone. That said, its possible that the phone will resim lock on a software update where i would then need that code. You can also refer to the article on remove swipe screen to unlock galaxy s4 if you want to remove this lock. In the states, unlocking cell phones was actually illegal, despite the white houses disapproval, though, a recent bill has making its way to the house floor and has made it legal again. Here is complete and 100% working guide to remove the samsung galaxy note 3 region lock feature with regionlock away app. Here is how to unlock samsung galaxy s4 without losing data. Select region unlock after running the region lock away app, you can select the region unlock in the app window.
I know many guys from russia who has the same problem and one of them tried your regionlock away on galaxy s4 but its not working on this model i could try this app also but i am little bit afraid because it. This method should work for many galaxy devices which running android jelly bean, tested on galaxy advance, s3 and s4. Been looking every where for an answer, and a hard reset is the response i. A spin through the samsung galaxy s4s new software, ui, and fresh features. The minor galaxy s20 camera feature thats more useful than you think. To use a sim card from a different region, the region lock needs to be unlocked first.
If you are a tmobile galaxy s4 user, use the following steps to unlock your device. The samsung galaxy s4, or galaxy s iv or the galaxy s4 sghi337 or galaxy s4 sghi337m or galaxy s4 i9500 or galaxy s4 i9505 is rumored to be released in june of 20. Regionlock away removed the region lock and the sim lock so i theoretically wasted my money on the sim unlock code as it wasnt needed. These secret codes are supported on s4 variants like, samsung i9500 galaxy s4, samsung i9190 galaxy s4 mini, samsung i9505 galaxy s4 and samsung galaxy s4 zoom. In the following steps, well show you how to change the screen lock of your galaxy s4. While removing the region lock does not necessarily affect the sim lock, various users have reported that inputting a proper sim unlock code does remove the region lock as well. Buy samsung galaxy s8 64gb gsm unlocked phone international version midnight black. View this info for options to lock your samsung galaxy s4. Samsung galaxy s4 lock screen issue fix samsung galaxy s4. Been looking every where for an answer, and a hard reset is the response i keep getting. Only one of them is guaranteed to work regardless of how far into your contract you are. The regional sim lock has been applied to the galaxy note ii and galaxy s4 devices through a software update in selective markets. Regionlock away disables the region lock on the galaxy note 3 posted by rajesh pandey on oct 05, 20 in android phones, galaxy note, galaxy note 3, samsung the galaxy note 3 is packed to the brim with features and enhancements that, arguably, make it.
Unlocking your samsung galaxy s4 so you can use a different sim card isnt the easiest thing in the world. Download, install and start the program on your computer. Sep 27, 20 the way around this is to simply activate a device in the right region. To root your samsung galaxy note 3 n9005 see root note 3 n9005. Youll find the csc of your device right after your device model number in the first line. When it is released, it can be unlocked exclusively from cellunlocker.
The regional lock on newer samsung devices limits the use of the device to sim cards issued by network carriers of only one specific region e. With your samsung android smartphone you stay up to date with the modern high tech world and thus you can easily get in touch, get entertained and plan your. How will region locking affect samsung galaxy s4 and note. Csc is the abbreviated form of consumer software customization or country specific code. Galaxy s7 and the galaxy s7 edge have taken the smartphone world by storm for its design and functionality.
Apr 22, 2014 samsung galaxy s4 forum the samsung galaxy s4 release date was april 20. How to unlock samsung galaxy s4 easy method free youtube. This time, the users of the phone in russia have reported getting the new update via ota. Since the kitkat firmware for gti9500 is unbranded, it can be installed on any galaxy s4 exynos octa variant that is is not carrier branded. Unlocking samsung galaxy s4 by code is the easiest and fastest way to make your device network free. Previous phone allowed forgotten pin to be reset through my gmail account. Regionlock away app removes region lock from samsung galaxy note 3 root sammobile shop. One of the best things about the android os is the fact that it is constantly evolving. How samsung is region locking the galaxy s4 and note 3, and what it means for you. To free up space if your samsung galaxy s4 runs slow or crashesresets, apps freeze when running them, or you cant save media, view this info. Theres yet another and even easier way to check the current csc on your samsung galaxy device. In order to receive a network unlock code for your samsung galaxy s4 you need to provide imei number 15 digits unique number.
To make things even better, samsung is providing new updates for galaxy s4. Oct 05, 20 just a really quick demo of regionlock away, on the european note 3. As i have already mentioned, there are only a few methods for unlocking your galaxy s4. I rooted the phone using geohots root and ran regionlock away. Chainfire has created an app which can remove the region lock from the galaxy note 3 and it is called regionlock away. To view the software version your samsung galaxy s 4. When someone buys a new cell phone, it is locked to a specific carrier. Here are the simple tricks to unlock galaxy s4 region lock. Unlock galaxy note 3 region lock feature with regionlock. Easily sim unlock your samsung galaxy family smartphonetablet s, s2, s3, some s4, tab, tab2, note, note2. To enter unlock code in samsung s4 do as following. How samsung is region locking the galaxy s4 and note 3, and what.
Regionlock away app removes region lock from samsung. How to remove the samsung region lock cellfservices blog. Regionlock away is in its early stages and has currently been tested only on the snapdragon variant of the galaxy note 3 smn9005, though it is being reported to be working on some us. The q card case by cm4 is a galaxy s4 wallet case that unites your desire to simplify life and protect your phone. The phone is available in almost all the major countries by now. I had to buy dev edition to get an unlocked bootloader. Open settings about phone software information and scroll to service provider sw ver. The way around this is to simply activate a device in the right region. If the sim isnt on the whitelist, thats when the region lock kicks in. But the same problems also exist in samsungs other galaxy models, like galaxy s4, galaxy note ii or galaxy s4 mini, etc and it seems samsung does not plan to unlock the note 3. Next, you need to connect your samsung device to your pc by using a good quality usb cable.
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