Consumers who are using a carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 are in for a treat. We manage to acquire the devices’ unlock code which will give the smartphones complete freedom.
Unless you’re aware, carrier-locked devices prevents you from using other networks, which can be a pain when you are travelling to other countries. Such a flaw also results in the small value you get when trading in the smartphone in the future. Of course, the perks to getting a carrier-locked device are its cheaper, subsidized price.
Nevertheless, if you still wish to unlock your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or Samsung Galaxy S4, then follow the instruction below. Some of our readers with other Samsung smartphone models claim that the code work for them as well so it doesn’t hurt to try if you are using something different.
1. Insert a new SIM card into your Galaxy device.
2. Turn off your device then turn it back on again.
3. Head to the dialpad and enter in *#197328640#.
4. Choose [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3] Perso SHA256 OFF.
5. Wait for 30 seconds or so before heading back into the main menu by choosing “back”.
6. In your main menu, you’ll see “Network Lock”, so now choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
