How To Unlock Your Samsung Galaxy S4 Or Note 2 Right Now
Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 2 owners can unlock their devices for free by following a couple of simple steps.
If you’re with Verizon, you can only use the phone on that network, but if you unlock it, you can take it to any carrier anywhere in the world. You could emigrate with your phone, or send it to a friend or family member who lives overseas. If this sounds up your street, read on.
You need to start off by inserting a SIM card from another carrier into your phone, then turn your device off and on again.
Then enter this code into your dial pad:
*#197328640#
Go to main menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > wait a minute before heading into menus and choosing back.
You will see ‘Network Lock’ – so you select [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
The correct sequence will read:
Asterisk Pound One Nine Seven Three Two Eight Six Four Zero Pound. Remember that some people call the asterisk the ‘star’, and call the pound ‘hash’.
If this has gone right, you’ll have an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4, then you can take it to whatever carrier you want. This code has been used by Samsung for a while, so it might work on other Samsung handsets, too.
These codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones to activate/deactivate advanced hidden functions that you can’t change through the phone menu
One useful function that all Nokia’s I’ve owned have is “Cell Info Display” which can usually be found in the phones “Display settings” (eg: in a Nokia 1600) or “Phone Settings” (eg: in a Nokia 3315)
If your network supports it, when “Cell Info Display” is enabled, it will display the name of the base station your mobile is currently connected to on the screen eg: when i’m walking around the city it says “Sydney CBD” and when i’m at home it displays the name of my suburb.
Note:
To display “p” press “*” three times within one second, To display “w” press “*” four times within one second, To display “+” press twice “*” within less than a second
Code Function
*3370# / #3370# Activate / Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) – Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%
*#4720# / *#4720# Activate / Deactivate Half Rate Codec – Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time
*#7220# / *#7230# Enable / Disable PCCCPH support (faster GPRS)
#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
12345 This is the default security code
*#0000# Displays your phones software version,
1st Line : Software Version,
2nd Line : Software Release Date,
3rd Line : Compression Type
*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)
*#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 - 3330
*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores
*#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature “SIM Clock Stop Allowed”, it means you will get the best standby time possible press and hold # Lets you switch between lines
* There are virtually hundreds of hackers who are working overtime and free of cost to screw apple. They develop unlock software and keep it available for all of you guys.
* Unlocking on your own is free of cost.
* Unlocking on your own is risky, bu still it is hundred times better than getting it unlocked from the market where the guys(in India) hardly know anything more than the unlocking software.
* Plus you save 3K (INR) by unlocking on your own.
* And it helps you gain some good knowledge also in the process.
I heard I can't update? so whats the point in using if we cant upgrade?
* Yes, You can.
* Iphone can be updated from time to time with caution.
* There are procedures for updating an iphone if we are in india.
In India we hardly have wifi, so is an iphone really worth it?
* Yes, It is.
* Wifi use in India is negligible compared to US standards, where an Iphone surely makes a better deal.
* But still there are hundreds of things in Iphone which make it a better phone than the ones which we have been using.
Ok, So how do I unlock on my own?? Will Itunes not lock it if i reconnect?
* Unlock Iphone 2g with latest firmware:
Here is the list of things you should download before unlocking your Iphone 2g.
(3g unlocking hasn't been done yet, and I use a 2g myself)
Itunes: Get the latest Itunes 8. Install it on your computer and get ready for update.
Three ways to UNLOCK (unlock process same for every country!)
~~~~FIRST METHOD: USING ITUNES and Quick PWN~~~~
Step I:
#Firmware:
An Iphone has firmware which apple keeps updating to fix bugs and all. This needs to be updated from time to time. Of course there is no hard and fast rule that one should update.
Connect to Itunes, connect your iphone, and click update. (I recommend this way, But if next update comes you might be in trouble, the second option of rapidshare links is the better)
Step 2:
Download the following stuff
(1) Bootloader 3.9 and 4.6 from the link: http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
Install Quick PWn2.2 on your computer and simply follow the instructions of quick PWN 2.2
And lo! You have an Unlocked Iphone!!
What all softwares can I install?
I recommend a few like:
(1) Get Installer, browse any one of the source though safari. (you would need internet)
from installer source: http://www.appsafari.com/full-list-of-installerapp-sources/
If, you have unlocked through Quick PWn, you will have it by default.
Use Installer to install hundreds of apps. (the same link has sources list for other apps,which can be added to installer application)(u can get quake4 also :D)
(2) Cydia, same as installer.
If, you have unlocked through Quick PWn, you will have it by default.
(3)IrealSms. (Cracked one: for SMS)(THROUGH INSTALLER or Cydia > add this source xsellize.com/cydia/)
(4) Itunes App store: For hundreds of free Apps.(just connect iphone and get started)
(Dont miss on Tapdefense -- free game from itunes app store)
How to take Screenshot in Iphone?
Simple, Press home buton followed by top button.
How to copy stuff and use Iphone as USB?
DiskAid. Use this software to copy stuff into Iphone.
(Note: Dont mess around with root folders)
How to read or copy pdf's into Iphone?
Install DISCOVER using Itunes app store.
Use Diskaid to make a new folder in Photos folder and copy your PDF's/Docs/PPts there.
View them using Discover.
DISCLAIMER:
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR IPHONE BY SOME OF UNEXPECTED ERRORS. I USE AND TEST IT AT MY OWN RISK. YOU WILL BE DOING THE SAME.
