How To Unlock Samsung:
Most new Samsung devices manufactured after July 2013 and Samsung devices running Android version 4.4 (KitKat) are subject to REGION LOCKING. If your phone has been used previously with the original carrier, this does not apply to you. However, if your device is brand new, your must activate it with the original carrier. For example if your Samsung phone is from AT&T you must activate it with AT&T SIM card on AT&T network before using the unlock codes we provide. In order for your Samsung device NOT to be region locked, you MUST activate (first use) your S3, S4, S5, NOTE 2 or NOTE 3 with your ORIGINAL carrier at least ONCE to take your region lock OFF. After your region lock is off, you can SIM unlock your device via unlock code provided. Also rooted phones may need to be restored to a factory ROM before using unlock code.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Make sure to turn OFF Wi-Fi under "Wireless Connections" before proceeding to entering your unlock code. Also make sure the phone is NOT on Airplane Mode. Our Samsung codes are always 100% accurate if you provided correct IMEI. Therefore, a video proof will be required if code error occurs.
What to do if you get the "Network Unlock Unsuccessful" message? This is a known issue so not to worry.
We have put together this troubleshooting guide to help you resolve this issue.
How To Unlock Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, S4, S5, Note, Note 2, Note 3 (III)
Solution #1
Follow these steps carefully and you will be able to get your Galaxy phone unlocked. Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware.
First, verify that your phone isn't rooted. You can download the free app called "Root Checker" from Google Play Store to your Samsung device and verify if it has a root access. If it does, you'll need to restore it to a factory ROM. You can search for instructions on how to do that for your particular device. If your device isn't rooted, then proceed as instructed below.
1. Turn your phone ON with a SIM card inserted.
2. Go to "Settings" then to "Wireless Connections" and turn Wi-Fi OFF:
a. Go to the dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see three options
d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided
*If the above steps are not working, go to Solution #2
Solution #2
1. Power ON your phone with different carrier's SIM card. "SIM network unlock PIN" or "Enter Network Lock Control Key" screen will appear
2. Type in your unlock code and hit the "Unlock" button. You will get "unsuccessful message" again but don't worry
3. Hit the "Dismiss" button and type *2767*3855# on phone keypad. (CAUTION! This will reformat ALL your data! Save your data BEFORE proceeding!)
4. After phone restarts, type unlock code when prompted and press the "Unlock" button
5. Your phone should now give you the message "Network Lock Successful"
*If the above steps are not working, go to Solution #3
Solution #3
1. Turn OFF the Wi-Fi connection on your phone and then turn device OFF and ON without SIM card.
2. Once it's ON go to phone dial screen and DIAL: *7465625*638*#
it will bring you to the NETWORK LOCK screen.
- in MCC/MNC field enter code for the service provider your phone is originally from (eg 31026 for T-Mobile USA)
check here for list of codes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Network_Code
*If your network has more than one MCC/MNC please try all of them. This is very important.
- in CONTROL KEY field enter the UNLOCK code provided
- press OK
- you should get a message: LOCK SUCCESSFUL
Power phone down, insert SIM card you want your phone to work with and power the phone back ON.
Your phone should be unlocked now.
How to enter code in Samsung Galaxy Avant
You can enter unlock code using three following instructions:
1. Insert a foreig sim card (the sim card which is not supported by Your phone)
2. The phone should ask for an unlock code
3. Enter Unfreeze or Defreeze code ( unsuccesfull message may appear )
4. Enter NCK or Network code
The phone is now unlocked
If your phone does not ask for the unlock code:
1. Turn on the phone with original Sim card or without Sim card
2. Enter #7465625*638*NCK/Network#
The phone is now unlocked.
If your phone does not ask for the unlock code:
1. Turn on the phone with a foreign (Unaccepted) Sim card
2. Then enter the following sequence:
#0199*Unfreeze/Defreeze#
#0111*NCK/Network#
#0121*SCK/Subprovider#
#0133*SPCK/Provider#
The phone is now unlocked
PHONE FREEZE: SIM Unavailable
1. Power on phone with wrong sim inside so phone displays "Phone Freeze, SIM unavailable. Please contact service provider"
2. Enter MCK (defreeze code) and press "OK", "Confirm" or the center button (no digits will be seen on display when entering this code)
3. Now phone will ask you for Network Code, enter NCK (unlock code) and press OK.
4. If nothing happens when you enter NCK (unlock code), you will need to compose code like this: #7465625*638*unlock code#
5. Now your phone should be unlocked.
Note. If phone does not accept NCK (unlock code), and still have no luck with #7465625*638*unlock code# please try step 4 using MCK (defreeze code)
Model: SGH-A127, SGH-E840, SGH-F210, SGH-J600, SGH-T749
1. Turn ON your phone without Sim Card
2. Enter #0111*Unlock code#
3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"
4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed
Model: A107, A137, A167, A177, A227, A237, A437, A517, A707, A767 Propel, A837 Rugby, A798 Mythic, A867 Eternity, A887 Solstice, C417, E250, E370, E590, F400, G600, i907 Epix, J700, L760, S366, T309, T319, ST349, T409, T429, T439, T459 Gravity, T469, T509, T609, T639, T659, T669, T919 Behold, X497, Z560.
1. Turn ON your phone without Sim Card
2. Enter #7465625*638*Unlock Code#
3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"
4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed
How to Unlock Samsung T959 Vibrant
1. Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device ON
2. The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field
3. Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen)
4. Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile
5. Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen
6. Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful"
How to Unlock Samsung T959v Galaxy S
1. Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device ON
2. The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field
3. Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen)
4. Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile
5. Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen
6. Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful"
Model: SGH-A877
1. Insert an authorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Device must be in Portrait mode. Hit the Dial button on the touch screen.
3. Enter #7465625*638*Unlock code#
4. Device should say: “Network Lock Deactivated”
5. Phone may automatically reboot
Model: A737, A777, Blackjack SGH-i607, SGH-i616, SGH-i617, SGH-i637, SGH-A877
1. Insert an authorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Enter #7465625*638*Unlock code#
3. Device should say: “Network Lock Deactivated”
4. Phone may automatically reboot
NOTE: If you are unable to connect to service provider or unable to make outgoing calls or receive messages, this has nothing to do with your phone being locked or not, you need to force the Blackjack to change to GSM mode, this can be done as follows:
1. Enter *#1546792*#
2. Select Option 3 Network & Call Settings
3. Select option 5 Network Mode
4. Select GSM
5. This should resolve your problem.
Model: SGH-T609
1. Turn ON your phone without Sim Card
2. Enter #011*Unlock code#
3. Device should say: “Network Lock Deactivated”
4. Phone may automatically reboot
Model: i900 / Omnia
1. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Enter the PIN code of this refused Sim Card
3. Now should ask for Unlock Code
4. Enter Unlock Code
Model: Zxxx Series, Dxxx Series, Pxxx Series, F490 (ex: Z140, D520, P200, etc...)
1. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Enter #7465625*638*Unlock Code#
Model: Z510, Z320i, Z650i
1. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Enter **Unlock Code#
Model: ALL other Samsung
1. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Phone will ask for "Password"
3. Enter Unlock Code
Model: ALL other Samsung (if phone show "Insert Correct SIM Card")
1. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Enter #0111*Unlock Code#
Model: i450 & i560
1. Turn ON your phone without Sim Card
2. Enter #PW+Unlock Code+1#
The letter P appear after you press star button (*) three times quickly
The letter W appear after you press the star button (*) four times quickly
The letter + appear after you press the star button (*) two times quickly
Model: i780
1. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
2. Enter the PIN code to Sim Card
3. At the top of screen an "exclamation mark" icon will appear
4. Click on "exclamation mark" icon
5. Settings Link will appear
6. Click on it
7. Virtual keyboard appears on screen with Enter PIN prompt
8. Enter Unlock Code
Model: SGH-P207
1. Reset to original factory setting by typing *2767*3855#, your phone will reboot
2. Insert an unauthorized Sim Card and turn ON your phone
3. A Wrong Sim message will appear
4. Enter * #9998*3323#
5. Exit white screen appear, tap the right soft key, (occasionally it will not go to the next screen, if so press the down key)
6. Menu appear, scroll down to the malloc Fail option, this will reboot, and normal service screen will appear
7. Enter *0141# and press the green Call key
8. Personalized screen appear, the name of the current Sim Card provider will appear on the screen
9. Turn phone OFF, and then turn back ON
10. Go to menu by tapping left soft key
11. Settings is in bottom right hand corner
12. Select option 7 = Security
13. Select option 6 = Sim Lock
14. Select option 1 = Disable
15. Enter 00000000 (eight zeros), the message will come up Sim lock disabled with a check mark; your phone is now unlocked to use with other carriers.