Sim-locked smartphones is more of a hassle than secure and the world’s communication ministry should start amending this. It is always a hassle when trying to sell away a device or swap SIMs with this security feature.
Nevertheless, there are hackers that smartphone users can rely on and with every passing day, more and more unlock codes involving many devices gets released. The latest set of codes revealed is for the Galaxy Note 3.
If you wish to unlock your Samsung Galaxy Note 3, you have to determine the bands on the phablet by going to settings > about phone. Rest assured as your device won’t require rooting or such and it is purely a safe process. To do so, follow the guide below.
1: Launch your phone’s dialer
2: Enter the following code: #197328640#
3: Press the Menu key
4: Press Back
5: Press Menu and open the Key input
6: Enter 1, press OK
7: Press Menu and Press Back again
8: Tap [1]UMTS
9: Tap [1]Debug Screen
10: Tap [8]Phone Control
11: Tap [6]Network Lock
12: Tap Options and then tap [3] Perso SHA256 OFF
13: Press Menu and Back
14: Press [6]COMMON
15: Tap [4]NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
If done correctly, a text will surface which reads, “Asterisk Pound One Nine Seven Three Two Eight Six Four Zero Pound.” The Galaxy Note 3 will then restart confirming that the SIM is unlocked. If it fails to work, you are advised to purchase the IMEI code on various trusted websites.
