Comments on: Bootloader Unlock Released for Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2

By: Tim242

Tim242 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:19:00 +0000

I did. It stuck out too far and pushed the button too easily.

By: Dez Ferrell

Dez Ferrell — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:29:00 +0000

Why not just buy a button cover?

By: cole hartman

cole hartman — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:29:00 +0000

Is this only verizon? or is there any love for t-mobile?

By: antinorm

antinorm — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:09:00 +0000

OMG he mispronounced “Bieber”!!!1 It’s ‘bee-ber’, not ‘bye-ber’

By: nextstepbasketball

nextstepbasketball — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:02:00 +0000

My Note 2 on Verizon stopped charging. Anyone know what the problem is? I have 3 batteries and all will charge in my battery charger but will not charge in the phone when I plug it in.

By: NY Harry

NY Harry — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:17:00 +0000

Got this off ebay FREE FREE FREE – not an auction at all, and worked for me (Galaxy Note II w/ T-Mobile. Its some guy giving good advice on how to self unlock Galaxy Note II without software or Rooting. Seems there is access to the files the Samsung uses for Network lock, and this seems to bypass the restriction. I have no idea if this is permanent.

Pls post if this works for you too.

His ebay ID was # 140895526125

So here are His instructions:

-use pointer-

1. Dial *#197328640#

2. Main Menu > [1] UMTS

3. [1] Debug Screen

4. [8] Phone Control

5. [6] Network Lock

6. Options [3]Perso SHA256 (MY NOTES: I was confused if he meant to push “option” and then select [3], but I realized from him describing the menu button in th next step, he musta meant to choose option 3. note: I did this step 4 times, thinking there was some submenu that was supposed to load, but I think nothing is supposed to happen after you finish this step)

7. wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button (the touch button to the left of home button)

8. select Back

9. now you are in [6] Network Lock

10. then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ (MY NOTES: I went back n forth a few times, not being sure and the menu clearly said “initializing”, and then “complete” or something like that)

11. wait for a minute then reboot your phone.

That’s it!
This method has worked for many different versions of the galaxy note II.
(MY NOTES: I put an AT&T sim in, and didnt get any pop up saying “invalid SIM” or anything else, so I am really not sure if this worked – I was expecting to see “invalid SIM”)

His ebay “auction” continues:

I do not need to be paid. I do ask that with the money you save on unlocking, you would consider a small gift to a charity this Christmas season.

If you want, you may forward me any amount for me to donate it out to a charity of my choice. Unfortunately, there is no way to prove that I actually donate the money, so if you do choose to do that, you just haveto trust me. Of course, please understand that despite many report of successful unlock of many different versions of the Note II, you are using this unlock instruction at your own risk. I am doing this completely out of goodwill, and will not be held liable for any adverse outcome. This method may also work with other recent releases of Samsung smart phones, S3, Note for example. Again, attempt at your own risk.
If you accidentally pay me, I will refund you right away. Also, feel free to message me for any questions! Good luck! Have fun! Merry Christmas!

By: michael arazan

michael arazan — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:55:00 +0000

Yes now all those people who pester us everyday looking at our phones and asking us which carrier we got it on will know it’s Verizon, thanks Verizon for keeping me from so much hassle of telling people which carrier I’m using. PFF

By: Patrick Neill Thoreson

Patrick Neill Thoreson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:26:00 +0000

Actually it would be very hard for Verizon to lock the boot loader through an update, as well as patch the exploit used. If they could don’t you think they would have patched the exploit for the GS3?

By: Tim242

Tim242 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:09:00 +0000

The sticker will stick up, and eventually peel off. Yes, I have nice plain silver home button. I don’t feel dumb at all. The logo didn’t bother me. I just can’t have a front logo, since I work for Sprint. Having a silver button is better than being a whining baby.

By: AJA0

AJA0 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:05:00 +0000

1. Read posts before replying. 2. there is a 3rd option, buy a $9 aluminum sticker and 3. Stop making idiotic posts telling people to intentionally damage their devices. Based on your post it seems you actually did the retarded thing you’re trying to get other people to do, possibly to make yourself feel less dumb.

By: Tim242

Tim242 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:47:00 +0000

It’s a metal button. Either scrape off the logo, or stop whining.

By: AJA0

AJA0 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:45:00 +0000

It seems I struck a nerve, if the phone doesn’t changes, there aren’t going to be any more arguments aside from its original failings. That phone sucks ass.

I also forgot the battery is non-removable, akin to iPhone, which sucks.

By: AJA0

AJA0 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:45:00 +0000

I’m not intentionally scratching up a $700+ device

By: azndan4

azndan4 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:38:00 +0000

You mad cuz you can’t think of a more original taunt?

By: AJA0

AJA0 — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:00 +0000

I sense a butthurt Nexus 4 owner.

Youmad your phone has a crap battery, no SD card slot, and an extremely fragile glittery girly back?