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A regular client paid me a visit today. He owns almost every latest gadget, from iPhone 5, iPad, Blackberry z10, and just added a Samsung S III (sgh-t999) to his collection.

Like all his other gadgets, I have to either unlock, Jailbreak, Download applications, sync contacts and show him some tips on how to fully utilize them. Easy-breezy, but there was a problem, I've never Unlocked or Rooted a Samsung Android Device!

I turned to Google for help, and found several websites offering Unlock services for a Fee! all they require is the IEMI number of the device and Payment ranging from $3 to $30. I also found Several tutorials showing how to Root Samsung Galaxy, but the warning about the possibility of Bricking the device (rendering it useless) scared me.
Phone repair shops requested to do the unlock for 5000 Naira 


Finally turned to YouTube and Found this Great Video Tutorial showing Exactly how to Unlock a Samsung Galaxy S III for free without the Unlock code or without Rooting it. Others might be looking for this, so I'm sharing it.

How to Unlock Samsung Galaxy S III FREE (without Network Unlock Code or Rooting)

• Insert the Unrecognized Sim Card into the Samsung Galaxy S III and Turn it on, At the screen that requests for "SIM NETWORK UNLOCK CODE" Press "Dismiss"
• Open your Phone Dialer and enter this: *#197328640# You should now be presented with SERVICEMODE Menu as shown in the picture below.
• Select [1]UTMS, Select [1]DEBUG SCREEN, Select [8]PHONE CONTROL, Select [6]NETWORK LOCK, Select [3]PERSO SHA 256 OFF - wait about 30 seconds
• Tap you Menu Button and Press BACK to return to the [6]Network Lock Menu, Then Select [4]NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ
• Press the Home Key to return to Normal Screen then HOLD the Power Button on the Side, Select POWER OFF.

Turn on Your Device. Notice that the Network Unlock code is No longer requested?
Your SIM now connects to your local network! If the instructions are not clear enough, Follow the Pictures and Video Below:
Got questions? Don't hesitate to Ask using the REPLY button below.

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