Till now, we have brought many tutorials regarding Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Lastly, we told you the procedure for rooting T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 on latest Android KitKat. Before that when Android 4.4.2 KitKat update started rolling out for T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 devices, we also informed you how to get the update manually. Here we have got another tutorial for your Galaxy Note 3 device.
Well if you have bought Galaxy Note 3 from a certain carrier, you will not be able to use other networks on your device till you Unlock Galaxy Note 3 SIM. This limitation puts you in much problem as you can’t easily switch between carriers. Moreover, you can’t even buy local SIMs when going abroad hence you will have to pay roaming fees to use the network.
Here we brings you two methods to unlock Galaxy Note 3 SIM. The first method is absolutely FREE as you just need to follow a manual. The second method asks you to purchase unlock code from certain websites. We will discuss the first method to unlock Galaxy Note 3 SIM first.
Unlock Galaxy Note 3 SIM for FREE:
The method is quite simple and easy to use. You don’t require rooting, installing custom ROMs for the method. Here is the step-by-step guide:
- Go to your device dialer
- Now, enter the following code: *#197328640#.
- Afterwards, press the Menu key.
- Press Back.
- Press Menu key again.
- Open the key input.
- Now enter ‘1’ then press OK.
- Press Menu again.
- Press Back again.
- Tap ‘1’: UMTS.
- Tap ‘1’: Debug Screen.
- Tap ‘8’: Phone Control.
- Tap ‘6’: Network Lock.
- Now tap OPTIONS.
- Tap ‘3’: Perso SHA256 OFF.
- Press Menu again
- Press Back again.
- Tap ‘6’: Common.
- Tap ‘4’: NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
If the process is successful, you will see the following text:
Asterisk Pound One Nine Seven Three Two Eight Six Four Zero Pound
Afterwards your phone will reboot and you can then enjoy any SIM on your phone. If the method does not work, you can use the alternative method. Go and buy unlock Galaxy Note 3 SIM code from sites (DoctorSIM | CellUnlocker). But to carry out the purchase, you need to know IMEI code of your device. To do so, go to Settings > About Device > Status. Or simply type *#06#.
Well, if you are unlucky enough; none of the methods work. Contact your carrier and ask for unlock Galaxy Note 3 code. For any questions and queries regarding above mentioned methods, ask below.
Source: androidgeeks