Carrier-locked smartphones are simple devices that have a chain around its neck.
Users using a locked-device will have a hard time switching networks or selling the smartphone.
Of course, this can be fixed if users can obtain the unlock code for the device they are using. Users on the Samsung Galaxy S5 are in luck as we have discovered the unlock codes for the device. Regardless of the carrier you are in, keying in the code will unlock your Samsung Galaxy S5 permanently.
If you wish to proceed, follow the instructions below.
1. At the dial pad, key in *#197328640#.
2. This will prompt a message.
3. Go to your main menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3] Perso SHA256 OFF.
4. Select ‘back;’ after leaving the device idle for a minimum of a minute.
5. There will be the network lock prompt.
6. Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
The number sequence should be like this: Asterisk Pound One Nine Seven Three Two Eight Six Four Zero Pound
We strongly advise you to act quickly as a simple update sent by Samsung can change the codes for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
