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SIM unlock?

The magic *#197328640# does not have "phone control" menu ary more...

*#9090# works.
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Phoneguy589 said:
*#9090# works.
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Where should I go in this menu? Selected the first [1] menu, now the phone starts "Blocking mode" what's this???

First hit menu then back. Then I hit menu-select-4 and and then hit menu then back and it gives me a list of options. Never messed around in there but I just looked around to see what was there. I tried 1,2,3 and phone just rebooted but nothing really happened.
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Hm...
I do *#9090# and see:
DIAG CONFIG
[1]DM/DUM over HS-USB[]
[2]DM/DUM over HSIC[]
[3]DM/DUN/RmNET over HSUSB[]
[4]DM over UART(*)
[5]DBG MSG ON(*)
[6]DBG MSG OFF(*)
Could someone check what the defaults are?
Ok did the sequence and found it
What is "blocking mode enabled"? Did I push something wrong?

These are what I see
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Phoneguy589 said:
These are what I see
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Thanks I got it!
I need to see the very first screen:
DIAG CONFIG
Ok for everyone here is the FULL SEQUENCE:
*#9090#->MENU->Back-> [4]DM over UART()->MENU->Back->[1]UMTS->[1]DEBUG SCREEN->[6]PHONE CONTROL->[6]NETWORK LOCK->[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF->MENU->END

Is access to this useful at all?
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Yes got it unlocked! Thanks a bunch.

Sweet! Is there a way to verify if it is unlocked now? NM, I was thinking of bootloader unlock...doh.
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Tried it and it didn't work after put in my tmobile sim.

Tried it and verified that Perso SSH 256 was off and when i popped another carrier sim, it still said sim locked. Caved in and purchased the unlock code form cellunlocker.
p.S: Don't forget to switch Perso SSH 256 back to ON if you want to unlock it via cellunlocker code

Tried it as well and didn't work. So used unlock code.
Thanks @mikron15 for letting me know to turn SSH 256 back on as I was getting unlock unsuccessful.

tried it as well with no success... any other suggestions?

Phoneguy589 said:
Sweet! Is there a way to verify if it is unlocked now? NM, I was thinking of bootloader unlock...doh.
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Stick in the T-Mobile SIM card

When I try to turn SSH back on it automtically reboots afer I press the button initial option 4 on the service menu. I cant get back to switch to on. What qm I doing wrong?
Thanks!
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here is a sim unlock that might work for us becuase it works on the T-Mobile S4.
How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
Hi Everyone,
I'm a long time lurker and benefited greatly from the postings here at xda.
So I'd like to contribute something back.
After trying many methods and reading all the posts in the various S4 forums, I finally found a way for SIM unlock that works for me.
I have tested it, and it works on my T-Mobile S4.
Credit to these posts:
KaneHusky's post for the dialer code
This thread on how to unlock
chavxxx's post pointing to the right final step
Here are the steps:
Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
It should show:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
Select [6] COMMON
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
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Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
------------------------------
Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.
Congratulations, your phone is now unlocked.
Stick in a sim card from a different carrier and try it out.
Please post followups of your experience with this unlock method.
Thanks, and good luck!
her is a link to kaleido How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068

killer5000 said:
here is a sim unlock that might work for us becuase it works on the T-Mobile S4.
How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
Hi Everyone,
I'm a long time lurker and benefited greatly from the postings here at xda.
So I'd like to contribute something back.
After trying many methods and reading all the posts in the various S4 forums, I finally found a way for SIM unlock that works for me.
I have tested it, and it works on my T-Mobile S4.
Credit to these posts:
KaneHusky's post for the dialer code
This thread on how to unlock
chavxxx's post pointing to the right final step
Here are the steps:
Goto phone dailer, and enter *#27663368378# for the debug service menu.
In "ServiceMode", select [1] UMTS
In "UMTS MAIN MENU", select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
In "DEBUG SCREEN", select [6] PHONE CONTROL
In "PHONE CONTROL", select [6] NETWORK LOCK
In "NETWORK LOCK", select [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
Now touch the first line SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[1]
It should show:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should show:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG[0]
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
Again, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "NETWORK LOCK" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
Press the menu button and select "Back", and you're in the "DEBUG SCREEN" screen
Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", and you're back in the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
Select [6] COMMON
In "COMMON" screen, select [6] NV REBUILD
Now you are in the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
------------------------------
Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal/NV
------------------------------
Now for the final step.
In "NV REBUILD" screen, select [4] Restore Back-up
The button lights for menu and back should come on, and the phone will auto reboot in a few seconds.
Note: chavxxx's post of selecting "[1] Load default NV" DID NOT work for me.
Congratulations, your phone is now unlocked.
Stick in a sim card from a different carrier and try it out.
Please post followups of your experience with this unlock method.
Thanks, and good luck!
her is a link to kaleido How to SIM unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (tested - works)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
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Can't verify with the SIM card yet but the sequenses worked for S4.
What are the additional steps for S3?

I can't test because I got my sim unlock all ready by paying 25 for it when the phone came out
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I followed the SIM unlock method, and it worked for my Bell S4.

Sim unlock help

If i am understanding correctly sprint S4 can be sim unlocked, it will only allow you to use it as a world phone and wont work for other USA carriers correct? i am planning on doing this guide, any other recommendations? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawcT1qqnLA

Search in gsm unlock in the development thread..you can use tmobile and atnt with our sprint phone I think its like page 32 ..theres 2 gsm unlocks required for usa gsm
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gotablunt said:
Search in gsm unlock in the development thread..you can use tmobile and atnt with our sprint phone I think its like page 32 ..theres 2 gsm unlocks required for usa gsm
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awesome ill check it out! the only guides or successful unlock guides ive found have only been for world phones, they said it didnt work on any US carriers. Hopefully ill find the thread that says otherwise!

gotablunt said:
Search in gsm unlock in the development thread..you can use tmobile and atnt with our sprint phone I think its like page 32 ..theres 2 gsm unlocks required for usa gsm
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well i cant seem to find it. and from what i did find it confirmed that it wont work on at&t and tmobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2400799&highlight=gsm+unlock&page=4

Originally Posted by*spydc*Try the steps below for potential of unlocking Domestic GSM. Please note I have successfully connected with NET10 (AT&T) microsim. In addition, I was already unlocked for international use via Sprint OTA. I also ran the sim unlocker software. All credit goes to OP and those that have contributed to this thread.
1) Insert Microsim
2) Run sim unlocker program as described in beginning of this thread.
3) Enter "ServiceMode" menu by entering *#0011#
UMTS Main Menu*
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 1 DRX Control = GSM DRX: ON / LTE DRX: Enables RX0 and RX1
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 2 Fake Security Control = ON
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 1 Ciphering Control = OFF
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 2 Integrity Control = ON
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 3 Sim Class Control = UMTS*
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 5 RRC(HSPA) Contrl -> 2 Change Revision -> 5 Release 8 (HSPA+)
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 7 NAS Avoid Security Control = 2 Security_check: OFF
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 8 BIP Block = 2 BIP Unblocking: set 1
4) Reboot after entering options in step 3. Go back to "ServiceMode"
UMTS Main Menu*
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 5 Simulation -> 2 SW Watchdog 6 Phone Control -> 5 Simulation -> 3 HW Watchdog Mobile Networks -> GSM -> Maually Search for networks
6) APN Settings
If you are using AT&T and/or TMOBILE branded sim you can do the following:
1) Install "HiAPN Global" from playstore
2) Select "Click to AutoSet APNs" then reboot
If you are using prepaid sim cards that require specifc APN Settings then do the following:
1) Edit build.prop (Must be rooted)
2) Install NovaLauncher from playstore
Launch NovaLauncher and create APN Settings shortcut by doing the following:
a) Long press on home screen and select "Shortcuts"
b) Select "Activities"
c) Select "Settings"
d) Finally select APNs
After shortcut is created, go into APNs and add/edit APN info. At that point you can go back to TouchWiz or stay with NovaLauncher
7) Install "Tellinfo" from play store. (This app allows you to seamlessly switch back and fourth between Sprint CDMA and GSM (WCDMA) on the fly. No need to reboot
1) Run Tellinfo app and select Device Information
2) Scroll down to "Set preferred Network Type" and choose
a. WCDA Only to connect to GSM Networks
or
b. CDMA auto (PRL) to connect back to Sprint network.
GSM UNLOCK FIRST THEN DO THIS
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fergdizzle9090 said:
awesome ill check it out! the only guides or successful unlock guides ive found have only been for world phones, they said it didnt work on any US carriers. Hopefully ill find the thread that says otherwise!
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Make sure you are not on the MJA update. You will not be able to revert to earlier firmware to complete the original sim unlock procedure. You will have to have Sprint Worldwide unlock the sim for you before doing the US gsm unlock.

gotablunt said:
Originally Posted by*spydc*Try the steps below for potential of unlocking Domestic GSM. Please note I have successfully connected with NET10 (AT&T) microsim. In addition, I was already unlocked for international use via Sprint OTA. I also ran the sim unlocker software. All credit goes to OP and those that have contributed to this thread.
1) Insert Microsim
2) Run sim unlocker program as described in beginning of this thread.
3) Enter "ServiceMode" menu by entering *#0011#
UMTS Main Menu*
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 1 DRX Control = GSM DRX: ON / LTE DRX: Enables RX0 and RX1
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 2 Fake Security Control = ON
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 1 Ciphering Control = OFF
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 2 Integrity Control = ON
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 3 Sim Class Control = UMTS*
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 5 RRC(HSPA) Contrl -> 2 Change Revision -> 5 Release 8 (HSPA+)
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 7 NAS Avoid Security Control = 2 Security_check: OFF
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 3 Nas Control -> 8 BIP Block = 2 BIP Unblocking: set 1
4) Reboot after entering options in step 3. Go back to "ServiceMode"
UMTS Main Menu*
1 Debug Screen -> 6 Phone Control -> 5 Simulation -> 2 SW Watchdog 6 Phone Control -> 5 Simulation -> 3 HW Watchdog Mobile Networks -> GSM -> Maually Search for networks
6) APN Settings
If you are using AT&T and/or TMOBILE branded sim you can do the following:
1) Install "HiAPN Global" from playstore
2) Select "Click to AutoSet APNs" then reboot
If you are using prepaid sim cards that require specifc APN Settings then do the following:
1) Edit build.prop (Must be rooted)
2) Install NovaLauncher from playstore
Launch NovaLauncher and create APN Settings shortcut by doing the following:
a) Long press on home screen and select "Shortcuts"
b) Select "Activities"
c) Select "Settings"
d) Finally select APNs
After shortcut is created, go into APNs and add/edit APN info. At that point you can go back to TouchWiz or stay with NovaLauncher
7) Install "Tellinfo" from play store. (This app allows you to seamlessly switch back and fourth between Sprint CDMA and GSM (WCDMA) on the fly. No need to reboot
1) Run Tellinfo app and select Device Information
2) Scroll down to "Set preferred Network Type" and choose
a. WCDA Only to connect to GSM Networks
or
b. CDMA auto (PRL) to connect back to Sprint network.
GSM UNLOCK FIRST THEN DO THIS
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awsome ill try this out after i do the international unlock. any link to the thread so i can get that unlocker program? and when it says insert micro sim, thats just my sprint sim card right? or do i have to do that with a gsm sim card?
cruise350 said:
Make sure you are not on the MJA update. You will not be able to revert to earlier firmware to complete the original sim unlock procedure. You will have to have Sprint Worldwide unlock the sim for you before doing the US gsm unlock.
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I am on MDL on an aosp rom. should i flash back to a 4.2 or 4.3 stock rom?

fergdizzle9090;47118824} said:
I am on MDL on an aosp rom. should i flash back to a 4.2 or 4.3 stock rom?
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I believe you have to start with MDC stock to do the initial unlock if you aren't having Sprint do it.
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fergdizzle9090 said:
awsome ill try this out after i do the international unlock. any link to the thread so i can get that unlocker program? and when it says insert micro sim, thats just my sprint sim card right? or do i have to do that with a gsm sim card?
I am on MDL on an aosp rom. should i flash back to a 4.2 or 4.3 stock rom?
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I believe you gotta be stock unrooted mdc by using odin, then do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587 ..
For the second guide the usa gsm you gotta use a activated gsm sim not the sprint sim
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gotablunt said:
I believe you gotta be stock unrooted mdc by using odin, then do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587 ..
For the second guide the usa gsm you gotta use a activated gsm sim not the sprint sim
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hmm i thought you could be rooted. ill read through the thread. but is there any link to the second guide i cant find it and i need to get the unlocker program thats in there

Does unlocking it change the way that it performs on Sprint's network?

Service
cruise350 said:
Make sure you are not on the MJA update. You will not be able to revert to earlier firmware to complete the original sim unlock procedure. You will have to have Sprint Worldwide unlock the sim for you before doing the US gsm unlock.
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When I entered the information to get to the Service Mode nothing comes up it states "No Service" so I am unable to modify anything am I missing something in the various steps. I did Odin Flash the correct modem -when I insert a non Sprint SIM i do not get the invalid sim message so something did take.

i still would like a thread to the gsm unlock if anyone can link it please? i understand i need to do the international unlock then the gsm unlock but i cannot find a thread about gsm unlock working, i cant find where those instructions are from. please link.

fergdizzle9090 said:
If i am understanding correctly sprint S4 can be sim unlocked, it will only allow you to use it as a world phone and wont work for other USA carriers correct? i am planning on doing this guide, any other recommendations? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawcT1qqnLA
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There is a slightly easier way here
Me and a few other members have achieved domestic unlock on TMOBes and a few other networks as well, here is my guide.

imbmiller said:
There is a slightly easier way here
Me and a few other members have achieved domestic unlock on TMOBes and a few other networks as well, here is my guide.
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thanks ill check those out! that guide looks confusing haha i am going to have my work cut out for me. i am trying to sell my s4 and I have someone who wants it on tmobile.
also if i successfully unlock for tmo i can switch back and forth from sprint to tmobile correct?

[Q] *#*#4636#*#* not working

Hey i want to change my phone to WCDMA Preferred by using *#*#4636#*#* but when i am trying to use nothing happens?

'Hidden menu" on our note 3 is not enabled...
you need to be rooted...
And you'll need Root Explorer...
Go to file EFS/Carrier/hiddenmenu
Open with root explorer text editor
You will see the word "OFF"
Delete and type in "ON"
Use capital letters
Hit the back button "you have made changes to this file do you wish to save?"
Click yes
Reboot
You now have your hidden menu but I don't know if all the codes are the same as previous Samsung devices... I don't mess with it to much... I just used it to turn off the wifi power saving mode.

b00mb00mchuck said:
'Hidden menu" on our note 3 is not enabled...
you need to be rooted...
And you'll need Root Explorer...
Go to file EFS/Carrier/hiddenmenu
Open with root explorer text editor
You will see the word "OFF"
Delete and type in "ON"
Use capital letters
Hit the back button "you have made changes to this file do you wish to save?"
Click yes
Reboot
You now have your hidden menu but I don't know if all the codes are the same as previous Samsung devices... I don't mess with it to much... I just used it to turn off the wifi power saving mode.
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Is there any way to access it without rooting the device?

Not anything that I know of...
If you go to a Best Buy store when the Samsung specialist is working... they are supposed to be able to plug in and enable that menu to do their tests before giving you a warranty claim... maybe if you found one of those dudes and bought him a beer?

EFS ok
/Carrier/hiddenmenu
Not exist... How to fix in mj7?
Thanks

SiL3NTX said:
EFS ok
/Carrier/hiddenmenu
Not exist... How to fix in mj7?
Thanks
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Are you rooted? Also, are you on the Verizon Note 3?

danjng said:
Are you rooted? Also, are you on the Verizon Note 3?
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Yes rooted, omega 4.0 mj7

I had the same problem, the folders did not exist. I did a search for hiddenmenu and it found nothing. Then I checked the EFS folder again and everything magically appeared.
Rooted, using Hyperdrive ROM

theGekkoST said:
I had the same problem, the folders did not exist. I did a search for hiddenmenu and it found nothing. Then I checked the EFS folder again and everything magically appeared.
Rooted, using Hyperdrive ROM
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If your rooted try "advanced signal status" app on the playstore... Works great and easier

Answer
Just try *#0808#
Regards

theGekkoST said:
I had the same problem, the folders did not exist. I did a search for hiddenmenu and it found nothing. Then I checked the EFS folder again and everything magically appeared.
Rooted, using Hyperdrive ROM
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Kjc99 said:
If your rooted try "advanced signal status" app on the playstore... Works great and easier
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kadoge said:
Just try *#0808#
Regards
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No need to enable the HiddenMenu anymore.
You can use 'Phone INFO ★Samsung★' app --> go to 'Secret Codes' menu, or use 'Shortcut Master' app --> go to 'Secret Code Explorer' menu to launch the secret codes (ROOT is required).

Note 4 non rooted (n910f)
When i type *#*#4636#*#* nothing happens ,

*#*#4636#*#* is not working in samsung S7262

Lenova k 3 note *#*#4636#*#* not working how to enable volte

how to make root for samsung galaxy core prime to view EFS/hiddenmenu..?? Please help me out..!

Yoga_xda said:
how to make root for samsung galaxy core prime to view EFS/hiddenmenu..?? Please help me out..!
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You can start by posting in the correct forum this is not for your phone its Note 3 .

Use Truecaller
any Android phone
try typing *#*#4636#*#* by useing Truecaller app

i make video how to fix secret code not working https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2R_FYRats i home this tutorial can fix you problem

Hi, my samsung sm- j3 27u showing LTE mode but showing E 2g networks when celleral data is runnig and not coming 4g system I have tried several times by using Secret Code: *#*#4636#*#*
To change Diagnostic and general settings 4g mode and not working here.. Pls help me

Note 3 see post two .
Otherwise this is not the forum for your phone .

Note 4 hidden code ????

HI
Does anyone in XDA has discover some hidden codes to access Service Mode ?, I want to change my network mode on SM-N910S to detect GSM and WCDMA but none of the known methods work for me. Using Galaxy Note 4 SK Telecom version

henryvu said:
HI
Does anyone in XDA has discover some hidden codes to access Service Mode ?, I want to change my network mode on SM-N910S to detect GSM and WCDMA but none of the known methods work for me. Using Galaxy Note 4 SK Telecom version
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If you have root, just open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > scroll down to *#27663368378# for Service Main Menu or *#197328640# for Debug Screen. Tap and select "Launch 0' to launch.
If you don't have root, open Dialer, enter *#0011#, Menu > Back item (not Back key), Menu > Key Input > Q0, wait some seconds...
maybe
download this app scroll to the bottom click additional info then phone information then scroll to the middle of the page on drop down box and try one of the settings im not on a gsm carrier so im not sure which one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cc.signalinfo&hl=en
or flash a rom
*#0011#
Menu>Back
Menu>Input>Q
Menu>Input>0000 wait some seconds and Hello service menu )
??

Uniquebarbee said:
If you have root, just open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > scroll down to *#27663368378# for Service Main Menu or *#197328640# for Debug Screen. Tap and select "Launch 0' to launch.
If you don't have root, open Dialer, enter *#0011#, Menu > Back item (not Back key), Menu > Key Input > Q0, wait some seconds...
maybe
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It dont work. I think samsung has changed the way to access that menu

henryvu said:
It dont work. I think samsung has changed the way to access that menu
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I have T-mobile note 4 (rooted but with stock room) and this method works for me:
*#0011#
Menu>Back
Menu>Input>Q
Menu>Input>0000 wait some seconds and Hello service menu
Make sure you write the letter "q" with capslock on

NirAndroid said:
I have T-mobile note 4 (rooted but with stock room) and this method works for me:
*#0011#
Menu>Back
Menu>Input>Q
Menu>Input>0000 wait some seconds and Hello service menu
Make sure you write the letter "q" with capslock on
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Hi
It is not gonna work, my phone is Korean Stock. Your trick work with my Note 2 and 3 using HK and Australia stocks
This video will show you how Korean stock phone look like. No known trick work on it
http://youtu.be/CiRPPYa8WWE I shoot a clip showing you how my phone work. Let me know if you cant watch

henryvu said:
Hi
It is not gonna work, my phone is Korean Stock. Your trick work with my Note 2 and 3 using HK and Australia stocks
This video will show you how Korean stock phone look like. No known trick work on it
http://youtu.be/CiRPPYa8WWE I shoot a clip showing you how my phone work. Let me know if you cant watch
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If that doesn't help, you may need root and use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' to launch the Hidden Service menu.

vndnguyen said:
If that doesn't help, you may need root app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' to launch the Hidden Service menu.
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Before hand i am very sorry that I bump an old thread however, this pertains to this and i can't find any info on my current issue and following you has got me the farthest along with my problem.
My galaxy note 4 reads no service, so I tried the *#0011# approach (no root) could not find the menu, with the input method
Then I rooted it and used your app and was now able to access the menu.
However I still can not find the run ping test option.
My firmware is version 5.1.1
Model: SM-N910T

lenevans said:
Before hand i am very sorry that I bump an old thread however, this pertains to this and i can't find any info on my current issue and following you has got me the farthest along with my problem.
My galaxy note 4 reads no service, so I tried the *#0011# approach (no root) could not find the menu, with the input method
Then I rooted it and used your app and was now able to access the menu.
However I still can not find the run ping test option.
My firmware is version 5.1.1
Model: SM-N910T
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"run ping test option", what do you mean?
I have never mentioned it before so I have no idea on it.

vndnguyen said:
"run ping test option", what do you mean?
I have never mentioned it before so I have no idea on it.
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I am trying to fix it so my phone no longer reads No service, It seems like the fix is to go into service menu and run a ping test from basic info, but thats just what i have read in other forums.

Phone Nightmare, i dont know what i have done :(

i just bought the phone yesterday screwed up and ive been working on it for over 15 hours and im hoping someone of expertise can get me out of this issue.
I have a N9005 , SN: RF1D963X6PD
I live in Canada and use Wind Mobile (AWS BANDS) same as tmobile. I bought the phone and insterted my sim and noticed that i would only connect roaming. I then figured out that i had bought a international version and it didnt have the bands i needed to connect to AWS bands. So stupid me... not backing up anything... at all, thought it would be fine to use QPST and restore it with a AWS file that i always used to enable aws bands on a S4. Didnt work so i came across this thread and noticed someone mentioned somthing about using the note 2 qpst file , that also didnt work.I then noticed that my phone showed no bars or roaming. I go into mobile networks settings to search for a network and it just searches and never stops or sometimes it will say error. My imei still shows.
Im on Sammobile.com trying differant firmwares for the n9005 with odin and no luck, they all boot up and show no bars, no networks nothing, i feeling im looking in the wrong area of where the problem is. Im not sure what i have done. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

TONKAFORCE said:
i just bought the phone yesterday screwed up and ive been working on it for over 15 hours and im hoping someone of expertise can get me out of this issue.
I have a N9005 , SN: RF1D963X6PD
I live in Canada and use Wind Mobile (AWS BANDS) same as tmobile. I bought the phone and insterted my sim and noticed that i would only connect roaming. I then figured out that i had bought a international version and it didnt have the bands i needed to connect to AWS bands. So stupid me... not backing up anything... at all, thought it would be fine to use QPST and restore it with a AWS file that i always used to enable aws bands on a S4. Didnt work so i came across this thread and noticed someone mentioned somthing about using the note 2 qpst file , that also didnt work.I then noticed that my phone showed no bars or roaming. I go into mobile networks settings to search for a network and it just searches and never stops or sometimes it will say error. My imei still shows.
Im on Sammobile.com trying differant firmwares for the n9005 with odin and no luck, they all boot up and show no bars, no networks nothing, i feeling im looking in the wrong area of where the problem is. Im not sure what i have done. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I don't know where I should start from, but here are some suggestions:
1- Try to flash the original stock firmware for your device. You can find your original CSC using Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, look for the 'Original CSC' in the 'CSC INFO' section. Then open the menu 'Firmware Browser', enter that CSC into the CSC textbox to search and download the firmware.
2- Open the dialer > *#0011# (capture screenshot #1) > Menu - Back > Menu - Key Input > Q0 > wait... > DEBUG SCREEN > NAS INFORMATION > MM INFORMATION (capture screenshot #2) > Menu - Back > MM REJECT CAUSE (capture screenshot #3). And post those 3 screenshots for more investigation.
3- If you want to add some bands to the phone, you may need the Qualcomm NV Calculator app.

vndnguyen said:
I don't know where I should start from, but here are some suggestions:
1- Try to flash the original stock firmware for your device. You can find your original CSC using Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, look for the 'Original CSC' in the 'CSC INFO' section. Then open the menu 'Firmware Browser', enter that CSC into the CSC textbox to search and download the firmware.
2- Open the dialer > *#0011# (capture screenshot #1) > Menu - Back > Menu - Key Input > Q0 > wait... > DEBUG SCREEN > NAS INFORMATION > MM INFORMATION (capture screenshot #2) > Menu - Back > MM REJECT CAUSE (capture screenshot #3). And post those 3 screenshots for more investigation.
3- If you want to add some bands to the phone, you may need the Qualcomm NV Calculator app.
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Thanks for responding vndnguyen,
1, i did as you said and coincidently the firmware that it suggested was the same one i had already installed (which seems to the be most stable one of the ones ive tried) so im not sure if the csc code was just reading what i had already flashed or if it was a coincidence i flashed the one i was supposed to. But i did a fresh flash, wiped everything, clean cache and flashed and samething no bars.
2, when i try to go to service mode using *#0011# , its all blank, so no luck in screenshoting anything.
3, i installed nv calculator and wrote the code for my requested on NV 1877, but no change.
I screenshoted some info in phone info samsung app, maybe that can somewhat help you with my issue. Check the attachment below.Thanks again

TONKAFORCE said:
Thanks for responding vndnguyen,
1, i did as you said and coincidently the firmware that it suggested was the same one i had already installed (which seems to the be most stable one of the ones ive tried) so im not sure if the csc code was just reading what i had already flashed or if it was a coincidence i flashed the one i was supposed to. But i did a fresh flash, wiped everything, clean cache and flashed and samething no bars.
2, when i try to go to service mode using *#0011# , its all blank, so no luck in screenshoting anything.
3, i installed nv calculator and wrote the code for my requested on NV 1877, but no change.
I screenshoted some info in phone info samsung app, maybe that can somewhat help you with my issue. Check the attachment below.Thanks again
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a- As we all know the Galaxy Note 3 was launched on September 2013, but your manufacturing date is 04.2013? This sounds weird.
b- Your manufacturing date does not match with the S/N, so the phone is refurbished. You can check this by open the menu 'Refurbishment Check'.
c- Actually your phone may be N900A, but it has been flashed with N9005 firmware. Can you show a hi-res picture of the back sticker, behind the battery?
d- As your Knox flag is 0x1, you can root your phone (if it has not been rooted), then open the Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > 0011 > 'Launch 0', and follow the steps #2 above to take 3 screenshots for further checking.

vndnguyen said:
a- As we all know the Galaxy Note 3 was launched on September 2013, but your manufacturing date is 04.2013? This sounds weird.
b- Your manufacturing date does not match with the S/N, so the phone is refurbished. You can check this by open the menu 'Refurbishment Check'.
c- Actually your phone may be N900A, but it has been flashed with N9005 firmware. Can you show a hi-res picture of the back sticker, behind the battery?
d- As your Knox flag is 0x1, you can root your phone (if it has not been rooted), then open the Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > 0011 > 'Launch 0', and follow the steps #2 above to take 3 screenshots for further checking.
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yes you are correct, it said it was refurbished
ive attached a pic of the back sticker, im not sure if this may hint to anything, but the sticker on the back looks as if its on a slant (maybe someone changed it and put it on)
i tried what you said and once i click the launch 0 , the servicemode screen still shows up blank, i read in another thread that Samsung disabled it in N9005 ROMs. could that be why it shows up blank

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yes you are correct, it said it was refurbished
ive attached a pic of the back sticker, im not sure if this may hint to anything, but the sticker on the back looks as if its on a slant (maybe someone changed it and put it on)
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The info on the back sticker are matched with the IMEI and S/N in the app. That means the back ticker are original. But the phone's hardware (mainboard) has been changed, it may be due to repairing or warranty etc...
i tried what you said and once i click the launch 0 , the servicemode screen still shows up blank, i read in another thread that Samsung disabled it in N9005 ROMs. could that be why it shows up blank
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Nope, Samsung only disable the service menu on some models (e.g Verizon). But with this tool (Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > 0011 > 'Launch 0') you can launch any secret codes that are available in your device.
Can you show me that blank screen? And also show me the screenshot of Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes'?

vndnguyen said:
The info on the back sticker are matched with the IMEI and S/N in the app. That means the back ticker are original. But the phone's hardware (mainboard) has been changed, it may be due to repairing or warranty etc...
Nope, Samsung only disable the service menu on some models (e.g Verizon). But with this tool (Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > 0011 > 'Launch 0') you can launch any secret codes that are available in your device.
Can you show me that blank screen? And also show me the screenshot of Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes'?
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both photos are in the attachment

vndnguyen said:
The info on the back sticker are matched with the IMEI and S/N in the app. That means the back ticker are original. But the phone's hardware (mainboard) has been changed, it may be due to repairing or warranty etc...
Nope, Samsung only disable the service menu on some models (e.g Verizon). But with this tool (Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > 0011 > 'Launch 0') you can launch any secret codes that are available in your device.
Can you show me that blank screen? And also show me the screenshot of Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Secret Codes'?
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so i went into nv editor and added "115868416" in line 1877. after that i tried *#0011#,*#2222#,*#9090#. and was able to retrieve the following screenshots in the attachment. but i was still unable to do your instruction of pressing back >KEY INPUT Q0 > .... (stayed on the same screen, nothin happen)

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so i went into nv editor and added "115868416" in line 1877. after that i tried *#0011#,*#2222#,*#9090#. and was able to retrieve the following screenshots in the attachment. but i was still unable to do your instruction of pressing back >KEY INPUT Q0 > .... (stayed on the same screen, nothin happen)
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Your device has been modified in unappropriate way so all service menu do not work as expected.
I dont know what I have to suggest now. Try to flash the stock rom to get it back to the original state.

vndnguyen said:
Your device has been modified in unappropriate way so all service menu do not work as expected.
I dont know what I have to suggest now. Try to flash the stock rom to get it back to the original state.
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I appreciate your time and effort , one more thing before you go.
I loaded on VISION X ROM, from there i was able to capture the screen shots you requested, they are in the attachments below.
Also i looked through your app phone info samsung and it appeared all my info was quite differant from when i first showed you it, now its saying my phone is a n900t with the vision ROM, I will also attach pics below, please let me know what you think. thanks

Try flashing the stock firmware and capture screenshots again.

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after flashin with vision x and using blaze kernel i was able to look around the service mode menue and found NV REBUILD. i just went through every menu until i found it and bam, got roaming signals back, so i was happy, now i just have to figure out how to get the aws signal working, thanks for all your help and time

So the key solution is NV REBUILD.

TONKAFORCE said:
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after flashin with vision x and using blaze kernel i was able to look around the service mode menue and found NV REBUILD. i just went through every menu until i found it and bam, got roaming signals back, so i was happy, now i just have to figure out how to get the aws signal working, thanks for all your help and time
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what code you use to enter service mode. i try a lot of codes and no one gets me there. thanks

bandolero584 said:
what code you use to enter service mode. i try a lot of codes and no one gets me there. thanks
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try *#197328640# .. if that takes you to the service mode, then open the menu bar and click "key" and type "Q" , then open menu again click "key" and type "0000" (zeros) ....
if that first code doesnt get you in, use *#9090#

For some reason, that code doesn't work on many phones. You can use this way instead:
Use 'Phone INFO ☆Samsung☆' app > Menu > 'Secret Codes' > 197328640 > 'Launch 0'.
Note: Root is required for it to work.

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many thanks my friends. *#0011# do the trick.

bandolero584 said:
many thanks my friends. *#0011# do the trick.
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but i cant get my signal back

bandolero584 said:
but i cant get my signal back
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Try NV REBUILD, as suggested by TONKAFORCE above.

vndnguyen said:
Try NV REBUILD, as suggested by TONKAFORCE above.
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I do but nothing works. I have signal and when i place a call the signal drops and i have the message not registered on network. I compare the efs file with my wifes 900w8 and its ok no files missing, Also did a hardware test putting the board on the other phone and nothing happen. its definetily a software issue.