Hello,
I recently got an Samsung Galaxy S3 for free (it has broken glass but it works, the owner has bought another phone and didn't need it anymore)
The phone was bought in Norway or somewhere there (maybe Sweden) and I have a little problem, it is running android 4.3 and it is SIM locked (asks for network PIN code when trying my own SIM card)
I think it had some Telenor applications installed by default (I've uninstalled them already, but I recognise their logo) so I guess it is locked by Telenor.
I read a lot about unlocking it (oh and yeah, do not even post anything about "buying" an unlock code, I'd rather throw this phone to the trash) but it's unfortunately running android 4.3 and I see that people had some real problems unlocking it on that version. What should I do? I read somewhere that I could root it and then use some Samsung Tool to unlock it, could you provide me some information about doing this? (I'm not really familiar with this phone, if you need any data then just tell me what and where should I look for it)
Thanks in advance.
Edit
I have read that the 4.3 update is a total crap, and it is one of the reasons why I have troubles unlocking it. Is there a SAFE way to downgrade the phone?
I recently got an Samsung Galaxy S3 for free (it has broken glass but it works, the owner has bought another phone and didn't need it anymore)
The phone was bought in Norway or somewhere there (maybe Sweden) and I have a little problem, it is running android 4.3 and it is SIM locked (asks for network PIN code when trying my own SIM card)
I think it had some Telenor applications installed by default (I've uninstalled them already, but I recognise their logo) so I guess it is locked by Telenor.
I read a lot about unlocking it (oh and yeah, do not even post anything about "buying" an unlock code, I'd rather throw this phone to the trash) but it's unfortunately running android 4.3 and I see that people had some real problems unlocking it on that version. What should I do? I read somewhere that I could root it and then use some Samsung Tool to unlock it, could you provide me some information about doing this? (I'm not really familiar with this phone, if you need any data then just tell me what and where should I look for it)
Thanks in advance.
Edit
I have read that the 4.3 update is a total crap, and it is one of the reasons why I have troubles unlocking it. Is there a SAFE way to downgrade the phone?
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