WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This is untested and I do not guarantee it works.
I've seen several people asking if it was possible to re-insert the network locks on our phone. I found out it was possible using this method:
To re-lock your phone, you need the NCC/MNC for the network you want to lock it to and the unlock code.
1. Use of the methods to get the unlock code.
2. Dial *7465625*628*#
3. Enter the NCC and MNC of the network you want it locked to
4. Enter the unlock code (called Control Key)
5. You're phone is locked!!!
In the case of Portuguese networks, NCC=268, MNC=06 -> TMN, MNC=01 -> Vodafone and MNC=03 -> Optimus (not really sure about this one).
I have not tried this method myself, but the code above does show a "Network lock" screen. If someone do try this, can you please post your results?
However, if you kept a backup of the nv_data.bin file before unlocking, re-locking it will be a simple matter of restoring that backup.
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I'm having some issues with my "unlocked focus".
Such as root menu code in diag menu doesn't work
phone isn't always connected (seems like i have to force it to try to connect to netwrk, ex. enter url or bing search and says isn't connected to network, try a second time and it usually works)
I was wonderin if maybe i didn't get the "master unlock code" for my phone?
are there multiple unlock codes, is there anyway to confirm focus is fully unlocked?
I recieved an unlock code from us cellular but they did not tell me how to enter it in the phone is there anyone that can give me the steps to unlock my phone.
jssims09 said:
I recieved an unlock code from us cellular but they did not tell me how to enter it in the phone is there anyone that can give me the steps to unlock my phone.
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I'll copy and paste the instructions that my cellphone unlocker service gave me. The should be the same for all Note 3s.
---------- Instructions ----------
Read This First
* With the provided Unlock codes, if you are receiving "Code Error" or "Sim Network Unlock Unsuccessful, DO NOT WORRY! proceed to the "Trouble Shooting" section on how to proceed.
* Make sure "Airplane Mode" and "Wi-Fi" is turned off under wireless connections if your Samsung is an Android device.
There are Multiple Unlock Codes provided, which one do I use?
If you only received 1 Unlock Code, Don't worry about this part, use the code provided above.
* Unlock Code is the Network=xxxxxxxx is the Unlock Code as shown below:
Example:
NETWORK=xxxxxxxx; PROVIDER=xxxxxxxx; SUBPROVIDER=xxxxxxxx; DEFREEZE=xxxxxxxx
* You can ignore the rest of the codes, unless you are receiving a "Phone Freeze" message when trying to input the Unlock Code.
---------- Code Input Instructions ----------
How to Enter Unlock Code
Method #1
Insert a Non accepted simcard in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code
Note: Non Accepted Simcard is any simcard not from the original provider
Hello Everyone!
I currently have a Sprint Variant Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I have switched to Tmobile and I am wanting to get this device unlocked in order for me to be able to properly use this phone on another network.
From what I understand, the newer phones use remote unlocking in order to unlock devices and no longer have a code generated using IMEI number.
I have found fairly cheap people who will unlock it on ebay, and with fairly reliable reputation as well.
this is what i have done so far.
1) I have downgraded from the latest version to: G935PVPU2APC5 which i believe is the required version in order to be able to have a device unlocked
2) I factory reset the device
3) I enabled Developer Mode
4) I have enabled USB Debugging
5) I have enabled OEM Unlocking
this is where the issue comes in...
I am unable to use any Dialer Codes in order to access DIAG menus to change stuff around. I need to activate " DM + Modem + ADB " and when i type ##3424# nothing happens. it just calls out.. I was reading online that i have to activate CP Logging in Recovery, but when I boot into recovery the option is not there for me to activate.
I am really wanting to get my device unlocked, and I dont want there to be an issue. does anyone know if that step is necessary or how i can get the dialer menu to work?
elmy2424 said:
i can unlock it for you dont have to enable dm + modem + adb just turn on adb on developer settings, contact me via whatsapp 829-935-8882
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Are you still unlocking the S7E? What all does it entail?
symbiance said:
Hello Everyone!
I currently have a Sprint Variant Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I have switched to Tmobile and I am wanting to get this device unlocked in order for me to be able to properly use this phone on another network.
From what I understand, the newer phones use remote unlocking in order to unlock devices and no longer have a code generated using IMEI number.
I have found fairly cheap people who will unlock it on ebay, and with fairly reliable reputation as well.
this is what i have done so far.
1) I have downgraded from the latest version to: G935PVPU2APC5 which i believe is the required version in order to be able to have a device unlocked
2) I factory reset the device
3) I enabled Developer Mode
4) I have enabled USB Debugging
5) I have enabled OEM Unlocking
this is where the issue comes in...
I am unable to use any Dialer Codes in order to access DIAG menus to change stuff around. I need to activate " DM + Modem + ADB " and when i type ##3424# nothing happens. it just calls out.. I was reading online that i have to activate CP Logging in Recovery, but when I boot into recovery the option is not there for me to activate.
I am really wanting to get my device unlocked, and I dont want there to be an issue. does anyone know if that step is necessary or how i can get the dialer menu to work?
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Unlocked mines using idoneapps.com. For $35 it can instantly unlock your device, only takes two reboots. You download an app and purchase and click unlock. You can also debrand you phone, read msl and enable hotpsot but that requires rooting.
elmy2424 said:
i can unlock it for you dont have to enable dm + modem + adb just turn on adb on developer settings, contact me via whatsapp 829-935-8882
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Do you still unlock? I may be interested as I have a Sprint S7 Edge that I want to use on Cricket (sister company to AT&T)
Hello all,
I'm in possession of a Huawei P8 Lite of which the owner lost the passphrase. The question is whether the photos on the device can still be recoved. The bootloader of the device is currently locked. Debug mode is not enabled (nor is my computer authorized).
I was hoping that it would be possible to unlock the bootloader (which supposedly does not trigger a factory reset on this model?) - and then install a custom recovery from where I could backup the pictures. In order to unlock the bootloader, I would need IMEI-1 + IMEI-2 and the S/N. I was able to obtain one of the IMEIs by typing *#06# on the emergency call screen. Is there a way to obtain the other codes somehow (perhaps via fastboot)? Once I obtain the necessary information, my assumption is that I would be able to get an unlock code from Huawei after which I can unlock from fastboot. (Or does OEM unlock still need to be enabled from the developer options in Android?)
Edit: seems like the S/N is shown when connecting in fastboot mode and listing "fastboot devices".
Edit2: seems like obtaining the IMEI through the emergency call functionaltiy combined with the S/N is enough: I modified the "Product ID Generator" tool to include the "ALE-L21" model, and now it generates valid Product IDs that can be used on the Huawei website to obtain an unlock code.
Alternatively, I've noticed that there's an "emergency data backup" mode on this model, which I accidentally entered. I was hoping anyone knows more about this mode (note that this is different from the fastboot & rescue mode). I got booted into this mode because somehow the ext4 partition failed to mount during one of the many times I rebooted the phone. This mode also allowed me ADB access - however, this was a rescue OS which did not actually contain the user data. I would like to attempt to boot into this mode again, gain root access via a kernel exploit, and either read out the unlock code from /dev/block/mmcblk0p** or directly copy the media onto an SD card. Does anyone know how to "trigger" booting into this mode? The kernel code for the p8 lite seems to have a flag "CONFIG_FEATURE_HUAWEI_EMERGENCY_DATA" which enables this feature.
Pointers welcome
Note, I'm not desperate to recover the data - but this has become more of a "challenge" I'd like to solve.
Edit: I was able to unlock the bootloader with details obtained from the device. Unlocking the device did not initiate a wipe. Now it comes down to installing a recovery image and pulling the data
ce3c said:
Hello all,
I'm in possession of a Huawei P8 Lite of which the owner lost the passphrase. The question is whether the photos on the device can still be recoved. The bootloader of the device is currently locked. Debug mode is not enabled (nor is my computer authorized).
I was hoping that it would be possible to unlock the bootloader (which supposedly does not trigger a factory reset on this model?) - and then install a custom recovery from where I could backup the pictures. In order to unlock the bootloader, I would need IMEI-1 + IMEI-2 and the S/N. I was able to obtain one of the IMEIs by typing *#06# on the emergency call screen. Is there a way to obtain the other codes somehow (perhaps via fastboot)? Once I obtain the necessary information, my assumption is that I would be able to get an unlock code from Huawei after which I can unlock from fastboot. (Or does OEM unlock still need to be enabled from the developer options in Android?)
Edit: seems like the S/N is shown when connecting in fastboot mode and listing "fastboot devices".
Edit2: seems like obtaining the IMEI through the emergency call functionaltiy combined with the S/N is enough: I modified the "Product ID Generator" tool to include the "ALE-L21" model, and now it generates valid Product IDs that can be used on the Huawei website to obtain an unlock code.
Alternatively, I've noticed that there's an "emergency data backup" mode on this model, which I accidentally entered. I was hoping anyone knows more about this mode (note that this is different from the fastboot & rescue mode). I got booted into this mode because somehow the ext4 partition failed to mount during one of the many times I rebooted the phone. This mode also allowed me ADB access - however, this was a rescue OS which did not actually contain the user data. I would like to attempt to boot into this mode again, gain root access via a kernel exploit, and either read out the unlock code from /dev/block/mmcblk0p** or directly copy the media onto an SD card. Does anyone know how to "trigger" booting into this mode? The kernel code for the p8 lite seems to have a flag "CONFIG_FEATURE_HUAWEI_EMERGENCY_DATA" which enables this feature.
Pointers welcome
Note, I'm not desperate to recover the data - but this has become more of a "challenge" I'd like to solve.
Edit: I was able to unlock the bootloader with details obtained from the device. Unlocking the device did not initiate a wipe. Now it comes down to installing a recovery image and pulling the data
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Now simply install twrp, connect to PC and you will be able to see all the files in Explorer
faby GT said:
Now simply install twrp, connect to PC and you will be able to see all the files in Explorer
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With twrp you can delete lockscreen specific files to remove lock
Audriuskins said:
With twrp you can delete lockscreen specific files to remove lock
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If you think about this, you can see how easy it is to unlock a phone (also for bad purposes...)
Agreed, I'm surprised that Huawei didn't force a device wipe before allowing OEM unlock. Especially because you can obtain all the details you need from the phone to obtain an unlock code on the Huawei website.
I indeed ended up installing TWRP and remove the password.key file to remove the lock
Today I got my rma return device
and I forget to enter the sim unlock code then flashed Google Fi firmware in it
now I cant enter the unlock code and locked with at&t sim card
Any idea? or I just need send back to LG again and let them flash back to at&t firmware?
many thanks
PikachuRX78 said:
Today I got my rma return device
and I forget to enter the sim unlock code then flashed Google Fi firmware in it
now I cant enter the unlock code and locked with at&t sim card
Any idea? or I just need send back to LG again and let them flash back to at&t firmware?
many thanks
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did you solve this?
PikachuRX78 said:
Today I got my rma return device
and I forget to enter the sim unlock code then flashed Google Fi firmware in it
now I cant enter the unlock code and locked with at&t sim card
Any idea? or I just need send back to LG again and let them flash back to at&t firmware?
many thanks
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1. flash Mexican locked KDZ.
2. dial: *#546368#*350#
3. enter the code you have
4. flash back the Google Fi KDZ
vavoo said:
1. flash Mexican locked KDZ.
2. dial: *#546368#*350#
3. enter the code you have
4. flash back the Google Fi KDZ
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I've made the same mistake. I received a repaired device from LG not knowing they sent it back with the AT&T software network locked. I flashed to Google Fi image and now I can't enter my unlock code. This 546368 code gives me a special menu but nowhere to enter an unlock code.
Edit: I followed the steps above but they didn't work exactly for me so here's exactly what I did:
1. Flash to this firmware: V350AWMH10a_06_TCL_MX_OP_0424.kdz firmware from lg-firmwares (sorry I'm too new I'm not allowed to post links)
2. Set up the device just enough to get to a phone dialer prompt
3. Dial 2945#*350# (no need to press "call")
4. Select the first option, "Network lock"
5. Enter your unlock code
That worked perfectly! Thank you for sharing.
fancycat said:
I've made the same mistake. I received a repaired device from LG not knowing they sent it back with the AT&T software network locked. I flashed to Google Fi image and now I can't enter my unlock code. This 546368 code gives me a special menu but nowhere to enter an unlock code.
Edit: I followed the steps above but they didn't work exactly for me so here's exactly what I did:
1. Flash to this firmware: V350AWMH10a_06_TCL_MX_OP_0424.kdz firmware from lg-firmwares (sorry I'm too new I'm not allowed to post links)
2. Set up the device just enough to get to a phone dialer prompt
3. Dial 2945#*350# (no need to press "call")
4. Select the first option, "Network lock"
5. Enter your unlock code
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