How to Unlock SIM /Solve Region Lock Problem for Galaxy Note
People who buy a new Galaxy Note 3 in Europe or Latin America may encounter the region-locking problem when they try to activate their new handset in United States. Some Samsung galaxy models released by different regional carriers in Europe or the US are restricted from using by unapproved SIM cards. But some Note 3 users complained they purchased the note 3 in full price without contract deal in Europe but the device was unable to be activated when they went back to America.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3’s region lock problem disturbs many consumers, and it is ultimately a mistake for Samsung Inc. But the same problems also exist in Samsung’s other Galaxy models, like Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note II or Galaxy S4 mini, etc and it seems Samsung does not plan to unlock the Note 3. They only mark essential notice on the Note 3 box: “European Model: This product is only compatible with a SIM-card issued from a mobile operator with Europe.” or “American Model: This product is only compatible with a SIM-card issued from a mobile operator within the Americas.”
The region-locking issues bring inconvenience for users. Travelers who purchase a new Galaxy Note 3 from overseas and forget to activate the device in the local area can try the following steps to solve the Note 3’s region-locking problem. The solution is also workable for different carriers’ devices on SIM lock problem.
Step 1: Insert a SIM Card to Galaxy Note 3
Firstly, you can insert a SIM card which is unapproved to Note 3, for the SIM card is not issued by the local area or the corresponding carrier.
Step 2: Dismiss the SIM Card Lock Window
After the SIM card is inserted, a window pops up with “Unlock” and “Dismiss” buttons. Tap “Dismiss.”
Step 3: Download the Region Lock Away App from XDA
After dismiss the SIM lock window, you can download the Region Lock Away App to your Note 3. This latest version of App can be founded from XDA.
Step 4: Install the Region Lock Away App
Find the related download file and open the downloaded App. Notice: you may need to tap OK toUnknown sources in Settings. Then install the Region Lock Away application.
Step 5: Select “Region Unlock”
After running the Region Lock Away App, you can select the “Region Unlock” in the App window.
Step 6: Reboot the Note 3
Go ahead and finish the region unlock by rebooting your device.
After rebooting the phone, you will not need to enter a SIM unlock code again. Your Galaxy Note 3 is free to use any SIM card all over the world.
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