Phones often ship with a SIM lock that ensures they can only be used with a single carrier. Unlocking a phone allows it to be used with any carrier.

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Determing SIM/network/carrier lock status in software

Is there a way to determine if a Galaxy S3 (i747, running 4.1 JB, stock ROM, but with root) is currently carrier locked in software (i.e. without needing to obtain and insert a different network's ...
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Help samsung home pin

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. Sometimes when I go to enter my PIN, if I touch anywhere on the screen i.e. on my screen saver, any of the numbers, or go, it just inputs "0" in the entry box. How can ...
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How to remove network lock samsung galaxy s advance

Title says it all. I have been scouting the net for the past day and a half and haven't found a way to remove/unlock the network lock on my SGS Advance. It is already rooted. I have tried those SGS ...
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Enter Network Lock Control Key prompted when switching on the phone after factory reset

I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660M. It was bought from Canada, and I'm here in Bangladesh. First, the handset did well. But when I factory reset the phone, a message prompted saying to enter ...
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Should rooting a factory unlocked ATT S3 be any different from rooting a locked device?

Most of the rooting instructions I came across don't mention at all whether they refer to locked or unlocked models. Does this mean there's no difference whatsoever in the process?