[Q] International firmware on AT&T device - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I want to install the international firmware on the Note 3 (SM-N900A) to bypass the sim-lock. I'll be getting the firmware from the web page "galaxynote3root".
Does anybody know if that's possible?
The reason I'm doing it is that I want to unlock sim. I know there are sites that sell unlock codes for very little money but they warned me that I need to use the phone at least once in AT&T network first and there's no way I can do it, so...
If anybody knows about a different way, please speak up.
Thank you in advance for your answers!
Rok

So... nobody tried this yet?
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koncinar said:
So... nobody tried this yet?
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AFAIK, flashing another firmware will not bypass the sim lock.

vndnguyen said:
AFAIK, flashing another firmware will not bypass the sim lock.
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Are you sure? Too bad.
What if I flash something else? Like a rooted Rom? Or Cyanogen?
I'm not good at this low-level stuff so I really appreciate all the help. :cyclops:

It doesn't matter, I went with TowelRoot +RegionLock Away + UnlockPhoneNetwork.com and it worked. :victory:

koncinar said:
It doesn't matter, I went with TowelRoot +RegionLock Away + UnlockPhoneNetwork.com and it worked. :victory:
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It is because you have to pay for the unlock code.

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Voodoo Sim Unlock removed from Google Play

This apk seems to have been removed from Google Play Store. Can someone share with me the apk file?
http://project-voodoo.org
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But why?
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Because...
drreality said:
But why?
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"Voodoo #GalaxySIIISIMUnlock pulled from Google Play by me. Will return if an new unlocking method is found working with latest firmwares."
(That's from his twitter)
Can't say it better... Anyway, you can dowload the app from his server.
grandis12 said:
"Voodoo #GalaxySIIISIMUnlock pulled from Google Play by me. Will return if an new unlocking method is found working with latest firmwares."
(That's from his twitter)
Can't say it better... Anyway, you can dowload the app from his server.
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just used it on my phone running XXBLG8 and its unlocked it fine
restart and see
You need to apply this patch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29485215#post29485215
skimminstones said:
just used it on my phone running XXBLG8 and its unlocked it fine
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Ive installed and use voodoo sim unlock but my device still locked and voodoo says "network inactive" which means my device should be unlock,but it is not, so i use this sim fix and flashed it, but still device network lock. What should i do please help,this is the main reason why i root my device,help please,im kinda desperate.
Sgs3
4.04
BLE6
Cry
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monarchs said:
Ive installed and use voodoo sim unlock but my device still locked and voodoo says "network inactive" which means my device should be unlock,but it is not, so i use this sim fix and flashed it, but still device network lock. What should i do please help,this is the main reason why i root my device,help please,im kinda desperate.
Sgs3
4.04
BLE6
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try to reboot your phone and then try, i installed it today and it works fine, i'm using omega kitchen rom
I have a stock rom,so maybe this will work only on custom roms...? I rebooted my phone but still nothing happens... is there a new version of the voodoo sim unlock,if it does please give me a link.. thank you..
thank God it works for me with omega v.11....
thank you so much!
I get invalid Mmi code. Help
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Do You think a new version will be online soon to unlock easyly the s3?
waiting 4 new unlocked software…
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IS THERE ANYONE KNOWS WHEN SIM UNLOCK WILL UPDATE?
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xzlzz1234 said:
IS THERE ANYONE KNOWS WHEN SIM UNLOCK WILL UPDATE?
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supercurio will only update it when a good method is found for the newer firmwares.
OXINARF said:
supercurio will only update it when a good method is found for the newer firmwares.
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If this is out of the equation for the time being is the only option to pay for an unlock code online? If so what are the recommended sites, as I have been ripped off before.
RobertHarvey said:
If this is out of the equation for the time being is the only option to pay for an unlock code online? If so what are the recommended sites, as I have been ripped off before.
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It is very likely you could pay your operator to unlock it. About sites, I never used one so I won't recommend anything.
If you aren't in LG8 or LG6 firmwares you can still use Voodoo Unlock app from supercurio website: project-voodoo.org
I'm on xLite 1.4.0 XXLH1. I got my phone from Phones4U (UK) and I'm on Orange (UK) when I tried to sim unlock it gives me an error code when I try use x#XXXX# commands. Now when I swap it for my simcard with T-Mobile (UK) I can make calls etc but in my STATUS in ABOUT PHONE it doesn't display my phone number, it just displays 00000000000 and on the Orange it does display the number.
So really it is unlocked but not fully unlocked? I know you can't really get half and half but it seems like it in this case. I haven't tried the manual way of unlocking but I will at one point, just want advice.
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Edit: Just noticed that my firmware is higher than most. Will degrade and try app again but will still check back and follow advice from you all!
the soft Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock is here link free ...............
http://www.4shared.com/rar/qWX91Z2C/Voodoo_Galaxy_SIII_SimUnlock.html

Looking for SGH-I337M 4.1.2 Rom to Downgrade and then Unlock Rogers S4- Help!

CANNOT find a damn old 4.1.2 rom so that I can downgrade my Canadian Rogers Samsung S4 to unlock it.
Please help!!
Thanks!
Goto sammobile.com. You'll have to register but it's free. You can get the firmware there.
jd1639 said:
Goto sammobile.com. You'll have to register but it's free. You can get the firmware there.
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I only see 4.2.2.. am I blind
lakergreat1 said:
I only see 4.2.2.. am I blind
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Hope, not blind. I just looked too. You sure you need 4.1.2. Usually you just need to be on stock firmware. I'm not even sure if the i337m ever came with it
jd1639 said:
Hope, not blind. I just looked too. You sure you need 4.1.2. Usually you just need to be on stock firmware. I'm not even sure if the i337m ever came with it
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Well I know there has been at least one firmware upgrade, because that upgrade to 4.2.2 allowed me to move apps to my sd card.
BUT with 4.2.2 I cannot unlock my S4. So like I did with S3, I want to downgrade it to unlock.
lakergreat1 said:
Well I know there has been at least one firmware upgrade, because that upgrade to 4.2.2 allowed me to move apps to my sd card.
BUT with 4.2.2 I cannot unlock my S4. So like I did with S3, I want to downgrade it to unlock.
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Pretty sure that was the mdj to mg1 upgrade, both were 4.2.2
jd1639 said:
Pretty sure that was the mdj to mg1 upgrade, both were 4.2.2
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Hmm.. well can I downgrade to that?
Have you unlocked yours? Assuming you have the same model?
lakergreat1 said:
Hmm.. well can I downgrade to that?
Have you unlocked yours? Assuming you have the same model?
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I'm assuming you want to try one of the free unlock methods? I'd stay away from them. You're only allowed so many attempts, I think it's 5, and then you're screwed and it won't let you unlock.
If you're going to buy an unlock or get it from your carrier then mdj or mg1 firmware will work fine
jd1639 said:
I'm assuming you want to try one of the free unlock methods? I'd stay away from them. You're only allowed so many attempts, I think it's 5, and then you're screwed and it won't let you unlock.
If you're going to buy an unlock or get it from your carrier then mdj or mg1 firmware will work fine
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fine to pay for one.. any you recommend? don't really want to pay 20-30.. but 5-10 i'm happy to pay
lakergreat1 said:
fine to pay for one.. any you recommend? don't really want to pay 20-30.. but 5-10 i'm happy to pay
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A lot of people on xda have used fastgsm with success.
jd1639 said:
A lot of people on xda have used fastgsm with success.
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I don't really get the difference between the 14.99 and 39.99
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/samsung/i337m/unlock-code/unlocking
Do they both all ALL carriers once the process is done? One is just a code and one is usb??
lakergreat1 said:
I don't really get the difference between the 14.99 and 39.99
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/samsung/i337m/unlock-code/unlocking
Do they both all ALL carriers once the process is done? One is just a code and one is usb??
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I unlocked so many phones with free methods
Never had any issues and it's permanent
Just downgrade to the oldest 4.2.2 (no 4.1 for s4 ever) rom you can find for Rogers on sammobile. It will work . Just follow guide and your save
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crzygrmn said:
I unlocked so many phones with free methods
Never had any issues and it's permanent
Just downgrade to the oldest 4.2.2 (no 4.1 for s4 ever) rom you can find for Rogers on sammobile. It will work . Just follow guide and your save
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Could you please share with us. which oldest 4.2.2 rom did you downgrade to for S4 I337MVLUAMG1?
I did downgrade to I337MVLUAMDJ and got service menu but after phone reset it's still asking for unlock code.
Thanks
Yes it's the one ending uamdj
Follow the steps and it works
Complete clean Odin install
Hit thanks if I helped you
crzygrmn said:
Yes it's the one ending uamdj
Follow the steps and it works
Complete clean Odin install
Hit thanks if I helped you
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What process did you use crzygrmn?
I've tried this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41580940&postcount=18
and this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
Using Model SGH-I337M - 4.2.2
Baseband - I337MVLUAMDJ
Kernel - 3.4.0-517283
Build - JDQ39.I337MVLUAMDJ
the *#276 one does nothing and *#0011# only brings me to rx/tx screen, and back button won't allow me to get the screen to select Perso Options
lakergreat1 said:
What process did you use crzygrmn?
I've tried this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41580940&postcount=18
and this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
Using Model SGH-I337M - 4.2.2
Baseband - I337MVLUAMDJ
Kernel - 3.4.0-517283
Build - JDQ39.I337MVLUAMDJ
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To downgrade follow this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
And then follow the links you posted
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crzygrmn said:
Yes it's the one ending uamdj
Follow the steps and it works
Complete clean Odin install
Hit thanks if I helped you
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Thanks, but I had already tried it. still asking for unlock code (S4 I337M)
jasontran2010 said:
Thanks, but I had already tried it. still asking for unlock code (S4 I337M)
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Sorry for that.
The only way I can help you now is if your in Winnipeg
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I picked up a s4 originally from bell with the original firmware and was unable to unlock using the free method. no idea why some are able to and others are not.
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Well it depends. Newer phones come with new firmware
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[Q] MJ9 issue, possible to downgrade from 4.3? need to unlock

Hi i have ATT GALAXY S4 with baseband MJ9, am wondering if i can downgrade baseband or something to be able to sim unlock the phone
or if there is a cure for this, am kind of a noob, plus if anyone has ideas then should help me figure this out, at&t is not able to unlock this phone and i'll have to get ahold of the owner tomorrow, but am a little impatient and i also like to learn
i tried region lock away but it still wont unlock
hidden menus dont take me to where the instructions say
i've had an s4 with mf3 and i unlocked it just fine and easy
please help a noob. thanks
You can't downgrade, at least on the att gs4
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troolplay said:
Hi i have ATT GALAXY S4 with baseband MJ9, am wondering if i can downgrade baseband or something to be able to sim unlock the phone
or if there is a cure for this, am kind of a noob, plus if anyone has ideas then should help me figure this out, at&t is not able to unlock this phone and i'll have to get ahold of the owner tomorrow, but am a little impatient and i also like to learn
i tried region lock away but it still wont unlock
hidden menus dont take me to where the instructions say
i've had an s4 with mf3 and i unlocked it just fine and easy
please help a noob. thanks
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Here is your choice, but if you unlock sim card already it will never be lock again.
alfmetal said:
You can't downgrade, at least on the att gs4
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well can i atleast unlock my phone with some hidden menus?
or maybe a reasonable price unlocking services?
troolplay said:
well can i atleast unlock my phone with some hidden menus?
or maybe a reasonable price unlocking services?
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You can try with hidden menu or use this guys : CELLUNLOCKER

What site offers the cheapest unlocking service?

Anyone?
just flash a firmware with odin yourself for free
It's easy to do, don't pay for that service.... Do it yourself = Free
I had no idea it can work that way? I have a G900T. You are saying if I grab the stock firmware that I already have on my phone and flash it, the locked feature is gone?
prot- said:
just flash a firmware with odin yourself for free
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s13silviaguy said:
It's easy to do, don't pay for that service.... Do it yourself = Free
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Or is there a better firmware to put on it?
bump
1. go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
2. grab the stock firmware compatible with your phone
3. flash with odin
:good:
Im not sure what other roms will work on the G900T but me for instance has a G900I but i use a G900F as it works the same.
prot- said:
1. go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
2. grab the stock firmware compatible with your phone
3. flash with odin
:good:
Im not sure what other roms will work on the G900T but me for instance has a G900I but i use a G900F as it works the same.
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That's awesome. Thanks!
s13silviaguy said:
It's easy to do, don't pay for that service.... Do it yourself = Free
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I tried this just now, loaded G900TUVU1ANCH_G900TTMB1ANCH_G900TUVU1ANCH_HOME.tar through ODIN and it still asks for the SIM unlock when I put my SIM in. Any ideas?
eezeekial said:
I tried this just now, loaded G900TUVU1ANCH_G900TTMB1ANCH_G900TUVU1ANCH_HOME.tar through ODIN and it still asks for the SIM unlock when I put my SIM in. Any ideas?
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Did you finance your device?
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xda23 said:
Did you finance your device?
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No I bought it from someone off Craigslist. Wanted to start playing with it since there hasnt been much progress on the AT&T version.
eezeekial said:
No I bought it from someone off Craigslist. Wanted to start playing with it since there hasnt been much progress on the AT&T version.
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You're screwed for now, ATT is locked down until they crack it. Same with Verizon.
bloodrain954 said:
You're screwed for now, ATT is locked down until they crack it. Same with Verizon.
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Screwed in which way? I could still purchase an unlock code for it and use it on ATT. I would like to avoid that if there is another way though.
If your phone is network locked, then flashing a new ROM will not unlock it, as it is the IMEI that is network locked, not the firmware on the phone.
I got my phone from Vodafone UK and unlocked it the next day using a code from www.unlockunit.com. Cost about $25. I did not have to root / flash the phone, as I simply put in a SIM card from a network other than the one my phone is locked to and the phone asked me for an unlock code.
I have no idea if ATT firmware will stop working once you unlock your phone. but I can confirm that the Vodafone UK firmware on my phone is still working fine.
Hope this helps. If so, please hit thanks button
Has anyone found a cheaper price or way to unlock the tmobile Gs5?every place that I have found wants $30.00 plus dollars.any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I've used this site before:
http://www.cellunlocker.net
I don't know if it'll work on all carriers in North America, but you can plug in your details on the site to check before you buy a code.
Took about 4 hours to get my code.
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Tybalt said:
I've used this site before:
http://www.cellunlocker.net
I don't know if it'll work on all carriers in North America, but you can plug in your details on the site to check before you buy a code.
Took about 4 hours to get my code.
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I used this site as well, cost me $15 and took about 5 hours to receive the code.
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[GUIDE] SIM Unlock Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop 5.0.x

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I have Locked S6 Edge from Sprint..I want to unlock
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Sprint and it is Locked to their carrier. But Since i will be using it outside USA i was hoping if this method can unlock it and so i can use any other SIM international. Please point me in the right direction.
Is this just international unlock or domestic?
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dmisselh said:
Is this just international unlock or domestic?
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I'm not in US. So, I can't test in US for domestic, it will work outside US. It will be the same KitKat
Just-premier said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Sprint and it is Locked to their carrier. But Since i will be using it outside USA i was hoping if this method can unlock it and so i can use any other SIM international. Please point me in the right direction.
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I'm not sure. I will receive Sprint S6 next some days. I will update after trying this. We will know that soon.
i get the unfortunately ssu.apk has stopped working , any way around this ?
A better way and one that worked is to use the GalaxyTools apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159
worked brilliant and sure shot. v3.18 works on lollipop.
Just-premier said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Sprint and it is Locked to their carrier. But Since i will be using it outside USA i was hoping if this method can unlock it and so i can use any other SIM international. Please point me in the right direction.
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Bad news, there is no any Custom ROM for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
I will work around then posting results.
Hey guyz, Calling Sprint and asking them to unlock the phone for international use (your going on vacation to Europe ) is an easy way to do it.
If you can get Galaxy Tools to work for you it will also unlock your phone for international use.
I've read if your phone is post Feb 15 2015 and you own it outright it can be unlocked for US use... I don't know this for a fact so you would need to do your research... Or just call Sprint and ask for the policy details.
Hope this helps spme...
Thx!
TKTMOBILE said:
I'm not in US. So, I can't test in US for domestic, it will work outside US. It will be the same KitKat
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Hello! If I understand it correctly, after I unlock it, I wouldn't be able to upgrade it.to Lollipop anymore? Am I right? Asking, because after the upgrade it will be locked again.
Thank you!
antila said:
Hello! If I understand it correctly, after I unlock it, I wouldn't be able to upgrade it.to Lollipop anymore? Am I right? Asking, because after the upgrade it will be locked again.
Thank you!
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If you want to upgrade it to Lollipop, you must install stock ROM Lollipop via ODIN. This method won't relock after upgrade ROM. Tested, confirmed
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antila said:
Hello! If I understand it correctly, after I unlock it, I wouldn't be able to upgrade it.to Lollipop anymore? Am I right? Asking, because after the upgrade it will be locked again.
Thank you!
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I'm running lollipop and everything is good. See the pic.
Sprint unlock my phone by mistake. So i have my note 4 unlocked at the moment hehehehehe. Its easy, just call and they do it in about 3 days
nsantiago said:
Sprint unlock my phone by mistake. So i have my note 4 unlocked at the moment hehehehehe. Its easy, just call and they do it in about 3 days
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I also want this mistake for my Sprint M9. Can you help???
Data
Hello, is mobile data woking correctly?
Regards
liriolebron said:
Hello, is mobile data woking correctly?
Regards
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Yes, tested
TKTMOBILE said:
Yes, tested
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How do you unlock with gt tools
Another solution for this is calling sprint and having them remotely update you prl. The now have free texting and data in some contries i called and had it enabled. Phone# 18552248796 and asked them about the free international roaming. No root required and also works on tw roms.
SSU does not work me
Hi , I'm new to the forum , try to unlock my Note4 and install a customroom and SSU does not work me .
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
I tried it with GT but it asks for a control key code. I have no idea what it is...

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