Removing the regional lock samsung. Samsung regional lock - what it is and why

How to unlock samsung if forgot password, pattern or fingerprint? When we buy a new Samsung phone, we need to install some necessary things first. As far as I know, Samsung phone provides people with four kinds of protection. We may use these models to protect privacy and data security. Mobile phones can be called the closest friends. We always use them for chatting with friends, sending and receiving text messages, taking pictures, browsing the Internet, etc. We have a similar article: How to do to factory settings?

We use telephones almost all the time. The phone records our lives and messages in silence. Therefore, we set a password so that other people do not view our phone. But have you ever wondered what to do if you forgot your password? How to bypass Samsung lock, pattern, password and fingerprint to remove them and restart the phone? How to unblock?

If you haven't updated your firmware to Android Lollipop (5.0) then there is a faster way to unlock your screen lock pattern. (Android 4.4 and below only)

1) Enter the wrong lock screen pattern five times (shouldn't be hard if you don't remember the correct one)

2) Select "Forgot your pattern"

3) You can now enter your backup PIN or your Google account login.

4) Enter either the backup PIN or Google login.

5) Your phone should now be unlocked.

How to Unlock Samsung Using Find My Mobile

This is an easy way to unlock your Samsung device if you have created a Samsung account and registered it in advance.

2) Log in with your Samsung login information.

3) On the Find My Mobile account interface, you should see your registered phone on the left. This indicates that you are registered with this account.

4) On the left sidebar, select "Unlock Screen".

5) Now select "Unblock" and wait a few seconds for the process to complete.

6) You should receive a notification window that your screen is unlocked.

7) That's all. Your phone must be unlocked.

How to Unlock Samsung Using Custom Recovery?

(SD card required). This method is for more advanced Android users who know what the terms "rooting" and "Custom recovery" mean. As the name says, for this you need any customized recovery and your phone must have an SD card slot.

Why SD card? Well, we need to transfer the ZIP file to your phone, and that's usually not possible if it's locked. The only way is to insert the SD card with the file. Unfortunately, card slots have become something of a rare thing in the smartphone world, so this will only work for some people.

Here's what you need to do:

Step 1. Connect your Samsung phone

Launch the software on your computer and select Screen Lock. Then use a USB cable to connect your Samsung phone to your computer. At this point, the program interface is as shown below, click "Start".

Step 2. Enter Download Mode

Second, you need to manually turn on your phone to enter download mode. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Disconnect your phone.

2. Press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power button at the same time.

3. Press “Volume Level” to enter download mode.

Step 3. Download the recovery package

When your Samsung phone enters download mode, the program will automatically download the recovery package, which will take you a few minutes, please wait patiently.

Step 4. Remove Samsung lock screen

Finally, when the download of the recovery package is complete, the program will start removing the lock screen. Please be assured that this process will not lose any of your data. When this process is over, you can reuse your phone without entering a password.

How to Hard Reset Samsung Unlock?

See other ways below.... In fact, forgetting the screen lock password on your Samsung phone is a common thing. There are many ways to help you unlock passwords, pattern, and any other PIN codes for your Samsung smartphone. However, if you really don't have any method, a Samsung phone factory reset is also a good choice.

Step 1. Turn off your Samsung phone.

Step 2. Press the Home, Volume Up and Power buttons at the same time to open the recovery menu.

Step 3. After entering the recovery menu, use the volume down button to navigate, scroll to wipe data / factory reset and use the power button to select.

Step 4. Scroll down to "yes - delete all user data" using the volume down button to confirm deleting all user data and press the power button to select.

Note. Rest assured that you don't mind deleting all data on your Samsung device, it cannot be undone.

Step 5. If done, all user data including password, PIN, pattern, etc. will now be deleted from your Samsung device, please wait patiently until it is completed.

Step 6. Use the power button to select “Reboot System Now” and your Samsung phone will reboot automatically.

When you complete the above steps, your Samsung device is now as good as new, proceed with the setup. If done, you can now use your Samsung phone again. Now you can set a lock PIN, pattern, password for your phone, but please remember it.

In addition, since all personal data has been deleted, you can restore through the backup created by KiK, MobileTrans or other backup tool, now you can restore the backup to your Samsung phone.

It's no secret that on Computeruniverse, and indeed abroad, Samsung smartphones and tablets are sold with regional restrictions. This means that the device must be unlocked with a European SIM card (in this case) before use.

The computeruniverse online store has a specific warning about this:

PLEASE NOTE: This device is regionally restricted. When used with a SIM card from another region, the device must be initially unlocked according to the manufacturer. The product cannot be unlocked on computeruniverse. Initial activation with a European SIM card is not possible and must be done by a local partner.

But the devil is not so terrible as he is painted. The regional restriction when buying from computeruniverse can be removed absolutely officially. To do this, you need to follow a few simple steps described in this article.

The assortment of computeruniverse includes the entire line of popular smartphones from Samsung at a price an order of magnitude lower than the Russian one: Samsung GALAXY S8, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S9 Duos, Samsung Galaxy A5, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9 +, Samsung Galaxy J5 J530F, Samsung Galaxy A6 2018, Samsung Galaxy A3 A320F (2017), Samsung GALAXY Note 8 N950F, Samsung GALAXY S8 +. All of these phones have a regional restriction, which can be easily removed using the completely official method described in our article. Also, for a better purchase, do not forget to use the discount coupon on computeruniverse: FWY5KYX- 450 rubles () and to pay at the Central Bank rate and receive bonuses.

You can get the unlock code even before you get a smartphone from Samsung from computeruniverse.

Open the Invoice received by e-mail from the computeruniverse store. In our case, the file is called HG4413.pdf

2. We are looking for information about a smartphone from Samsung with regional restrictions in the document. Here you can also see the IMEI, which is designated as the serial number of the device (S / N).

3. Now go to the German Samsung support site at http://www.samsung.com/de/ and scroll down the page to (E-MAIL SENDEN) in the Support column.

4. In the window that opens (if it does not open: make sure that pop-up windows from this site are not blocked by the AdBlock program), select the type of product. Go to the Mobil category, then to the Mobiltelefone & Tablets → Smartphones → Select your Samsung model from the list manually or by searching → Einstellungen (translated: Activation).

5. To continue, scroll down the page and click WEITER.

6. It is necessary to fill out the form, indicating in it:

Betreff * (Email subject): Activation and unlock code.
Nachricht * (Appeal text): Hi. I bought a smartphone in Germany. But now i'm in Russia and need an unlock code. Could you send it for me?
Store: computeruniverse.net.
Model: Samsung Galaxy A3 A320FZKNDBT. IMEI NO: 359041080946916
Vorname * (Name from invoice)
Nachname * (Last name from invoice)
Telefon * (Telephone)
Postleitzahl (Postcode, optional)
E-Mail * (E-mail address)
Bestätigung der E-Mail-Adresse * (Email address, re)
Ich bin Geschäftskunde (I am a business client) should not be ticked.

Below we indicate the following data:

Seriennummer (IMEI of your smartphone - it is also the serial number in Invoice from the computer universe).
Kaufdatum (Invoice Purchase Date = Ship Date)
Dateien hochladen (PDF invoice from computeruniverse can be downloaded using the plus sign).
Captcha * (in this field you must enter the letters of the captcha from the picture on the right)

Upon completion of filling out the form, send it by clicking the button Senden

7. Literally immediately after the application, expect an automatic letter stating that your application has been received by Samsung, with the following content:

Dies ist eine automatisch generierte Nachricht. Bitte antworten Sie nicht auf diese E-Mail.

Liebe Samsung Kundin / Lieber Samsung Kunde,

vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail.
Ihre Anfrage ist bei Samsung angekommen und wird unter der Vorgangsnummer 15918469 bearbeitet. Bitte geben Sie diese ID bei eventuellen Rückfragen an.

Unsere Mitarbeiter freuen sich darauf, Ihnen zu helfen und Ihre E-Mail kurzfristig persönlich zu beantworten.

With a high degree of probability, this, like the subsequent letter, will end up in the “Spam” folder, and not “Inbox”.

In a few days, Samsung will send a message in English that support is currently working on generating an unlock code in accordance with the phone model and telecom operator in your country.

Your activation and unlock code is currently being generated to match your phone and network provider. Within a few days you will receive an activation code by email with further steps on how to activate.

Are you satisfied with our service? We would be glad to receive a positive rating. To rate our service simply use the link at the end of this email.

If you have any further questions, just use the link below to contact us. Please do not hesitate - we’ll be there for you.

Expensive.,

An activation and unlock code is currently generated according to your phone model and carrier in your country. In a few days you will receive an activation code by email with information on the next steps for activation.

Are you satisfied with our service? We will be happy to receive a positive rating. To rate our services, just use the link at the end of this email.

If you have further questions, please use the link below to contact us. Please don't hesitate - we'll be there for you.

As you can see, the letter got into the "Spam" folder again.

A few days later, you will receive an email from Samsung with an unlock code. Do everything according to the instructions from the letter, and after a simple procedure, your phone will be no different from the one bought in Russia.

Dear Mr.,

you explained that your smartphone is requesting an unlock code.

To unlock your Samsung Galaxy A3with IMEI 354639092438536, please proceed as follows:

1. Insert the sim card of the local provider and turn on your mobile phone.

2. When prompted, please insert the unlock code: 91316272

3. In case the unlocking process is unsuccessful, please type following master code: 81396125

4. Insert the unlock code again: 91316272

If your phone remains locked, please repeat these steps.

Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you have any further questions.

Best regards from Schwalbach
Peter Schmidt

Your Samsung Customer ID: 2417705073

Samsung Electronics GmbH
Customer Communication Center
Tel: 06196 77 555 77 *
Fax: 06196 77 555 20
* (Kosten laut Konditionen des Vertragspartners für Festnetzanschlüsse oder Mobilfunkanschlüsse.)

Dear Sir,

you explained that your smartphone is asking for an unlock code.

To unlock Samsung Galaxy A3 using IMEI 354639092438536 follow these steps:

1. Insert the SIM card of your local provider and turn on your mobile phone.

2. When prompted, enter the unlock code: 91316272

3. If the unlocking process was unsuccessful, enter the following master code: 81396125

4. Paste the unlock code again: 91316272

If your phone remains locked, repeat these steps.

Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you have further questions.

Best regards, Schwalbach
Peter Schmidt

Your Samsung Client ID: 2417705073

Samsung Electronics GmbH
Customer Relations Center
Tel: 06196 77 555 77 *
Fax: 06196 77 555 20
* (Kosten laut Conditionen des Vertragspartners for Festnetzanschlüsse oder Mobilfunkanschlüsse.)

By the time the parcel arrives, you will already have an unlock code. Now it will take you less than a minute to remove the regional restriction.

Thank you for providing the photos

Samsung recently used the regional lock feature on its Galaxy Note 3 to force owners to use a device with a regional SIM card. Although the European SIM card works worldwide, the device will not support the local SIM card when traveling outside of Europe. Using a regional SIM card abroad is much more expensive.

But, Samsung (Germany), clarified that you only need to make a phone call - incoming or outgoing - at least five minutes to remove the regional lock on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Five-minute voice call

It does not have to be a SIM card from the region where the device was purchased. But a voice is required, using the SIM card of the carrier for the European version. That is, after purchasing the European international version of the Galaxy Note 3, insert any SIM card from one of the European network carriers and make a call.

After that, the Samsung lock area is deactivated and allows you to use any SIM card in any carrier around the world of your choice.

Cannot be deactivated with voice calls

If you cannot remove Region Lock on Note 3 using a voice call, visit your nearest Samsung service center. It will remove the security system, but the unlocking service will be paid.

For travel lovers

The third way to jailbreak Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and voice calling alternative is by using RegionLock Away app from XDA developers. It is available on the Google Play Store.

RegionLock Away requires root access and works on MI7, MJ1, MJ3 firmware.

How to remove the lock:

open Settings> Security> Device Administration> specify Source (check to enable it);
Download RegionLock away and install it on your device;
After the installation is complete, you will be able to see an open lock icon in Apps;
To launch the application, click on this icon,;
Click on the Region Unlock option;
Now Region Unlock will ask the user, just click on the Grant Button to continue;
Region Unlock will update the device modem, after its successful completion, a dialog box will appear with a message about it.

Now, just click on the Restart now button to finish unlocking.

Attention, all actions must be done consistently and with care. Remember, this could damage your device. Everything that you do, do at your own peril and risk. The authors of the method are not responsible for your actions and the possible inoperability of the device, which entailed non-warranty repair in the SC.

Everyone has been warned, and if the risk of being left with a "brick" is not intimidating, let's proceed to the unlock. The first thing to do is to switch the smartphone interface language to English, so it will be easier to avoid translation flaws, all actions should be performed with the inserted SIM-card on which the device is locked (or any other on which the unlocked device will work, the SIM-card must be inserted ). Go.

Menu and Back buttons:

1. Dial * # 0011 #

2. Press the Menu button and the Back button:

3. Press the “Menu” button again, then “tap” on “KEY INPUT” and enter “1”, press the “OK” button.

4. Press the "Menu" button and then "BACK"

You are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU

Tap UMTS

then DEBUG SCREEN

then PHONE CONTROL

then NETWORK LOCK

then tap on PERSO SHA256 OFF

return to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing the "Menu" then "Back" and tap COMMON

then NV REBUILD

then tap RESTORE BACKUP

after which the device is "suspended", the screen will be black, the blue LED will be on, the "Menu" and "Back" buttons will be on. Wait until the smartphone reboots (it will take about a minute, maybe a little more).

That's it, congratulations, your Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9505) is unlocked, you can insert any SIM card of any company.

Updated on 23/12/2013 (we remind you that you perform all actions at your own peril and risk, we remind you that incorrect actions can lead to the loss of warranty and damage to your smartphone, the resource owners are not responsible for damage to your property. If you are not sure, do not follow these actions.)

Who does not succeed, there was updated information from here, tested on Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (T-Mobile), these are the steps

1. Open the dialer, and enter * # 27663368378 # you get to the service menu.
2. In "ServiceMode", choose UMTS
3. In the "UMTS MAIN MENU", select DEBUG SCREEN
4. In "DEBUG SCREEN", select PHONE CONTROL
5. In "PHONE CONTROL", select NETWORK LOCK
6. In "NETWORK LOCK", select PERSO SHA256 OFF
It should appear:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG
SHA256_OFF => SHA256_ON
7. Now tap the first line of SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG
It should appear:
MENU NOT EXIST
PRESS BACK KEY
Current Command is 116631
8. Now press the menu button and select "Back"
It should appear:
SHA256_ENABLED_FLAG
SHA256_OFF => Not Change
9. Again, press the menu button and select "Back", this will return you to the previous screen "NETWORK LOCK"
10. Press the menu button and select "Back", you will be taken to the "PHONE CONTROL" screen
11. Press the menu button and select "Back", you will be in the "DEBUG SCREEN"
12. Finally, press the menu button and select "Back", you will return to the "UMTS MAIN MENU" screen
13. Choose COMMON
14. On the "COMMON" screen, select NV REBUILD
When you get to the "NV REBUILD" screen, you should see the following text:
——————————
Golden-Backup exist
You can Restore Cal / NV
——————————
15. Now for the last step.
On the "NV REBUILD" screen, select Restore Back-up
The "menu" and "back" buttons should light up, and the smartphone will reboot in a few seconds.

Congratulations, your smartphone can now work with any SIM card. Please write in the comments if you managed to unlock this method.

You bought a brand new phone, but it turned out to be tied to an unprofitable cellular operator? No problem! Now IMEI-Server can help any user who needs Samsung unlock. It is quite simple to do this if you adhere to certain rules for operating the site. You will find information on unlocking Samsung. Good customer awareness is the key to successful and effective work with an online resource for providing codes.

Basic information on unlocking Samsung

This portal provides services for unlocking phones, tablets, smartphones of any Samsung models. At the same time, it is possible to obtain four codes at once from a common base: NCK, SCK, Unfreeze and SPCK. For the vast majority of devices of the specified brand, only the NCK code is needed, but in a number of individual cases, other types will also be required.

Customers should keep in mind that Unfreeze is provided with the main code whenever possible, as it is considered optional and acts more like a complementary number. It is also not possible to order this type of code separately from the NCK. It is possible to unlink any Samsung model from operators from different countries. However, you need to remember that the selection of the code for American and European operators is performed on different bases:

Samsung Asia by IMEI

Samsung operators AT&T and T-mobile USA

Samsung operators in Europe and CIS countries

Samsung Canadian Rogers, Fido, Telus, Koodo, Bell

To receive unlock codes, you need to register on the website, top up your balance and place an order on the page of the corresponding service. It must indicate the device model and IMEI. The country and operator for the devices of the described brand usually do not fit. Carefully check the correctness of the specified data, because errors when placing a request will lead to either receiving an incorrect code, or canceling the order due to "There is no code in the database."

Also pay attention to whether the phone is prompted to enter a code. Since there are operators from which it is impossible to jailbreak Samsung. Among them:

If your phone does not have a field for entering an unlock code, then you cannot place an order - you cannot unlock this Samsung. The only exceptions are Android models with the Device Unlock App installed and blocked by MetroPCS or T-mobile in the USA.

Ways to enter codes in Samsung phones

The algorithm of actions when entering codes in different models may differ, so always look for your device in the lists of possible models. And yet, there are general rules for most devices.

Option 1:

switch on the phone with a SIM card that the phone does not accept;

an error window and a request for an unlock code should appear on the screen;

enter the number previously purchased from the IMEI-Server.

Option 2:

turn on the device by inserting the rejected SIM card in advance;

wait until the word "Password" is highlighted;

enter the purchased password.

Option 3:

insert a “foreign” SIM-card into the device and start it;

wait until the phrase “Insert Correct SIM Card” is displayed;

enter "# 0111 * Code #".

If you still doubt whether to trust the specialists of IMEI-Server or not, then the guarantee of the quality of services and the efficiency of this service will surely pleasantly surprise you. It is also profitable and easy to resort to the help of this resource because you can contact experienced consultants for help at any time via e-mail, Skype or online chat. Choosing IMEI-Server is the right decision!