Carrier locked smartphones have always been the pain to users. That is until today when an insider has given us the unlock codes for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tablet. So if you are among the users of this large device, then read on to learn the unlocking procedure.
1. Insert the new SIM card on your Galaxy Note 2 or Galaxy S4.
2. Switch your device off and then back on again.
3. Go to the dialpad on your phone and type in *#197328640#.
4. Then choose [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3] Perso SHA256 OFF.
5. Wait for around 30 seconds before going back into your main menu by selecting back.
6. On the main menu, you should see “Network Lock” now choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
If everything is done right, the Note 3 should be free from the chains of the carrier. You can test it by putting in a SIM card from other carriers. If it works, then it is fine. With an unlocked Galaxy Note 3, users can now direct sell their phablet and get more money out of it.
This is the best value users can get if they look forward to reduce the price of the future Galaxy Note 4. Trading in the device will not be worth it as it cuts the value of the Note 3 by half.
