can I unlock sm-G730A? - GSM-Forum

celulareshn · 01-03-2014, 18:52

tittle says pretty much everything, I have 2 samsung s3 mini sm-g730A this is the AT&T version of the s3, but I cant found it in the program, is it possible to unlock this model with octopus?

thanks in advance for the responses

Octopus box · 01-03-2014, 19:16

Hello.
Yes, You can. Please look here: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f684...-year-1761106/.

Install the latest Software version (Octopus Box Downloads - Software, Drivers, Manual) and make Unlock. The write the result here.

celulareshn · 01-03-2014, 19:22

-_- will try that and will post the results with the 2 s3 mini that i have, thx mate and happy new year too =DD

I follow every step until 11 when I put *#9090# nothing prompts can i skip this and will work of what am i missing to make *#9090# prompts?

1. Disconnect USB cable from phone.
2. Go to Menu->Settings->More->About Device.
3.Tap on "Builds numbers" 7 times to enable developer options.
4. Go to Menu->Settings->More->Developer options.
5. Turn on "USB Debugging" option.
6. Go to dial window.
7. Enter "*#0808#" number.
8. Select "DM+Modem+ADB".
9. Close window.
10. Go to dial window.
11. Enter "*#9090#" number.

celulareshn · 01-03-2014, 19:35

it is working skiping that step

Platform: Samsung Android
Selected port: COM25
Selected model: SM-G730A
Mode: Normal
Phone model: SM-G730A
Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013
Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00
Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013
Firmware released time: 14:14:15
Phone IMEI: 357130-05-029751-8
SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077
Unlocking phone...
Creating NVM backup
Reading NVM done!
ADB server killed.
Firmware compiled date: Wed Aug 21 13:27:12 KST 2013
PDA version: G730AUCUAMH4
CSC version: G730AATTAMH4
SW version: G730AUCUAMH4
Phone IMEI: 357130050297518
Phone SN: R31D8104K2R
Android version: 4.2.2 (JDQ39)
Cheking Root
Reading security backup, please wait...
Backup saved as C:\Program Files (x86)\Octoplus\Octoplus_Samsung\BACKUP\Security-SM-G730A-357130050297518-03-01-2014_12-30-17-.asec file
Deactivating MSL...
MSL deactivate successfully
Phone will restart now. Please don't disconnect cable!
Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013
Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00
Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013
Firmware released time: 14:14:15
Incorrect IMEI
SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077
Found phone on COM25
Repairing NVM for SM-G730A phone...
Phone is successfully unlocked
To finish the operation, please restart the phone via phone's menu (don't disconnect the battery!)

tested and working xDD thanks a lot

celulareshn · 01-03-2014, 20:07

but is not unlocking this one

Platform: Samsung Android
Selected port: COM1
Selected model: SM-G730A
Phone was not found on the selected port!
Searching for USB diagnostic port...
Connecting to phone on COM23
Mode: Normal
Phone model: SM-G730A
Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013
Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00
Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013
Firmware released time: 14:14:15
Phone IMEI: 357130-05-950533-3
SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Platform: Samsung Android
Selected port: COM23
Selected model: SM-G730A
Mode: Normal
Phone model: SM-G730A
Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013
Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00
Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013
Firmware released time: 14:14:15
Phone IMEI: 357130-05-950533-3
SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077
Unlocking phone...
Creating NVM backup
Reading NVM done!
Firmware compiled date: Wed Aug 21 13:27:12 KST 2013
PDA version: G730AUCUAMH4
CSC version: G730AATTAMH4
SW version: G730AUCUAMH4
Phone IMEI: 357130059505333
Phone SN: R31D90CF36R
Android version: 4.2.2 (JDQ39)
Cheking Root
Can't root Android version 4.2.2 and higer. Please Root the phone, or flash phone using firmware with lower version of Android or rooted firmware and repeat operation.
Can't get root privileges.
Phone is not rooted
Phone unlocking failed

what can i do?

Octopus box · 01-03-2014, 20:15

As You can see from software log:

Quote:

Phone is not rooted

You can root the phone and repeat unlock operation

celulareshn · 01-03-2014, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octopus box

As You can see from software log:

You can root the phone and repeat unlock operation

i didnt realize i rooted the other s3 mini, i was so desperate that i was searching for another method to unlock the phone and i use the root created by saurik impactor 1 click root to purchase the method unlockclient, im a newby with all this, i really appreciatte all the nice and fast support you guys provide

Platform: Samsung Android
Selected port: COM23
Selected model: SM-G730A
Mode: Normal
Phone model: SM-G730A
Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013
Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00
Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013
Firmware released time: 14:14:15
Phone IMEI: 357130-05-950533-3
SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077
Unlocking phone...
Creating NVM backup
Reading NVM done!
Firmware compiled date: Wed Aug 21 13:27:12 KST 2013
PDA version: G730AUCUAMH4
CSC version: G730AATTAMH4
SW version: G730AUCUAMH4
Phone IMEI: 357130059505333
Phone SN: R31D90CF36R
Android version: 4.2.2 (JDQ39)
Cheking Root
Reading security backup, please wait...
Backup saved as C:\Program Files (x86)\Octoplus\Octoplus_Samsung\BACKUP\Security-SM-G730A-357130059505333-03-01-2014_13-26-18-.asec file
Deactivating MSL...
MSL deactivate successfully
Phone will restart now. Please don't disconnect cable!
Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013
Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00
Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013
Firmware released time: 14:14:15
Incorrect IMEI
SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077
Found phone on COM23
Repairing NVM for SM-G730A phone...
Phone is successfully unlocked
To finish the operation, please restart the phone via phone's menu (don't disconnect the battery!)

01-03-2014, 18:52	#1 (permalink)
celulareshn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 33 Member: 2088865 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	can I unlock sm-G730A? tittle says pretty much everything, I have 2 samsung s3 mini sm-g730A this is the AT&T version of the s3, but I cant found it in the program, is it possible to unlock this model with octopus? thanks in advance for the responses

01-03-2014, 19:22	#3 (permalink)
celulareshn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 33 Member: 2088865 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	-_- will try that and will post the results with the 2 s3 mini that i have, thx mate and happy new year too =DD I follow every step until 11 when I put #9090# nothing prompts can i skip this and will work of what am i missing to make #9090# prompts? 1. Disconnect USB cable from phone. 2. Go to Menu->Settings->More->About Device. 3.Tap on "Builds numbers" 7 times to enable developer options. 4. Go to Menu->Settings->More->Developer options. 5. Turn on "USB Debugging" option. 6. Go to dial window. 7. Enter "#0808#" number. 8. Select "DM+Modem+ADB". 9. Close window. 10. Go to dial window. 11. Enter "#9090#" number. Last edited by celulareshn; 01-03-2014 at 19:27.

01-03-2014, 19:16	#2 (permalink)
Octopus box Product Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Romania, Bucharest Posts: 99,834 Member: 1146942 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1587278 Thanks Meter: 27,411	Hello. Yes, You can. Please look here: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f684...-year-1761106/. Install the latest Software version (Octopus Box Downloads - Software, Drivers, Manual) and make Unlock. The write the result here.

01-03-2014, 19:35	#4 (permalink)
celulareshn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 33 Member: 2088865 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	it is working skiping that step Platform: Samsung Android Selected port: COM25 Selected model: SM-G730A Mode: Normal Phone model: SM-G730A Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013 Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00 Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013 Firmware released time: 14:14:15 Phone IMEI: 357130-05-029751-8 SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077 Unlocking phone... Creating NVM backup Reading NVM done! ADB server killed. Firmware compiled date: Wed Aug 21 13:27:12 KST 2013 PDA version: G730AUCUAMH4 CSC version: G730AATTAMH4 SW version: G730AUCUAMH4 Phone IMEI: 357130050297518 Phone SN: R31D8104K2R Android version: 4.2.2 (JDQ39) Cheking Root Reading security backup, please wait... Backup saved as C:\Program Files (x86)\Octoplus\Octoplus_Samsung\BACKUP\Security-SM-G730A-357130050297518-03-01-2014_12-30-17-.asec file Deactivating MSL... MSL deactivate successfully Phone will restart now. Please don't disconnect cable! Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013 Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00 Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013 Firmware released time: 14:14:15 Incorrect IMEI SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077 Found phone on COM25 Repairing NVM for SM-G730A phone... Phone is successfully unlocked To finish the operation, please restart the phone via phone's menu (don't disconnect the battery!) tested and working xDD thanks a lot

01-03-2014, 20:07	#5 (permalink)
celulareshn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 33 Member: 2088865 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	but is not unlocking this one Platform: Samsung Android Selected port: COM1 Selected model: SM-G730A Phone was not found on the selected port! Searching for USB diagnostic port... Connecting to phone on COM23 Mode: Normal Phone model: SM-G730A Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013 Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00 Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013 Firmware released time: 14:14:15 Phone IMEI: 357130-05-950533-3 SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platform: Samsung Android Selected port: COM23 Selected model: SM-G730A Mode: Normal Phone model: SM-G730A Firmware compiled date: Jul 09 2013 Firmware compiled time: 05:00:00 Firmware released date: Aug 21 2013 Firmware released time: 14:14:15 Phone IMEI: 357130-05-950533-3 SW version: M8930B-AAAATAZM-5.0.060077 Unlocking phone... Creating NVM backup Reading NVM done! Firmware compiled date: Wed Aug 21 13:27:12 KST 2013 PDA version: G730AUCUAMH4 CSC version: G730AATTAMH4 SW version: G730AUCUAMH4 Phone IMEI: 357130059505333 Phone SN: R31D90CF36R Android version: 4.2.2 (JDQ39) Cheking Root Can't root Android version 4.2.2 and higer. Please Root the phone, or flash phone using firmware with lower version of Android or rooted firmware and repeat operation. Can't get root privileges. Phone is not rooted Phone unlocking failed what can i do?