Samsung SM-N915F Operating instructions

Samsung SM-N915F Unlock and repair by cable Manual
A Step-by-Step Guide for your Samsung SM-N915F to Unlock and repair by cable
By UnlockSamsungOnline.com - created at Saturday 6th of August 2016 03:55:58 AM
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Samsung SM-N915F Unlock and repair by cable
This guide contains all the steps that need to be followed exactly to complete Unlock and repair by
cable. The estimated completetion time is +/-10 minutes for most users. Experienced users could do it in
less then 3 minutes and first time users might need to read the manual twice to make sure they followed
all steps.
Sim unlock SM-N915F Android version 4.3 up to 4.4.4 (some models up to
5.0.1)
To check your Android version, on your phone go to 'menu' -> 'Settings' -> (More tab) -> About Device
('About Phone') -> Android Version
1. If you do not have a valid SRS username and password yet: Buy a SRS Samsung unlock account
2. Download & run our SRS installer - Make sure you also install Samsung USB drivers in 4th step
of installer.
3. If present uninstall 'Samsung PC studio software' or 'Samsung KIES software' from your computer
4. Put SD card inside the phone (and make sure it is not write protected)
5. Turn on the phone with original simcard or without simcard
6. If present on your phone make sure Bluetooth is turned OFF and 'Auto Screen Time Out' is off
Example:
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7. (Android phones only) Turn ON USB debugging on your phone. On the phone go to:
Menu - Settings - More (tab) - Developer Options - USB Debugging OR
Menu - Settings - Developer Options - USB debugging OR
Menu - Settings - Applications - Development - USB debugging
If 'Developer Options' is not available under 'More' tab then do the following:
1. go to Menu - Settings - More (tab) - About Device
2. Tab 5 times on 'Build Number' (the display will display amount of times left to activate
developer mode)
3. Go back to Menu - Settings - More (tab) and now you'll see 'Developer Options' in the
menu
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8. Type *#9090# Select option 2 (DM/DUN over HSIC) (If the codes does not work or the option is
not present then just skip this step! )
9. Type *#0808# via your dialpad
10. Set USB to AP (PDA)
11. Set USB settings to DM+MODEM+ADB
12. Connect phone with computer using original Samsung USB cable
13. Run Samsung Remote Unlock Client (Start -> Programs -> Simlock Remote Client -> Samsung
Remote Unlock client)
14. Login using your SRS login
15. Select your phone model from the drop down list
16. Press rescan and make sure 'DiagPort' is detected (In case of trouble Check and set Samsung
modem port)
1. Make sure your original Samsung USB cable is connected to your computer and your
phone (turned on in correct mode)
2. Open 'Device Manager' on your computer:
On XP go to: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> (Switch to Classic view ) -> System ->
Hardware (tab) -> Device Manager.
On Vista go to: Start -> Type in the following commando in the 'Search box':
devmgmt.msc and hit enter.
On Windows 7 Click the pearl button (start button) then in the search box type 'Device
Manager', you will see 'Device Manager' in the search results. Click and it opens.
3. Now click the '+' at 'Ports (com & LPT)
4. Look for: 'diagnostic interface (com xx)'
5. Important note Some OMAP5 device create 2 diag Ports. Only one of them works for
unlocking.
When trying to unlock check your log (white log screen) you should see a line with
'Chipset: M9xxxx' (where xxxx are random other characters). If this line reads anything
else then 'M9' you have the wrong Com port selected!.
6. You can directly see the Comport number between the brackets (ComX where 'X' is a
number)
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7. Select (or type) this number under 'Select Comport' in the SRS software
17. Click the button: 'Direct Unlock'
Sim unlock SM-N915F Android version
1. If you do not have a valid SRS username and password yet: Buy a
SRS Samsung unlock account
2. Download & run our SRS installer - Make sure you also install
Samsung USB drivers in 4th step of installer.
3. If present uninstall 'Samsung PC studio software' or 'Samsung KIES
software' from your computer
4. Turn on the phone with original simcard or without simcard
5. If present on your phone make sure Bluetooth is turned OFF and
'Auto Screen Time Out' is off Example:
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6. (Android phones only) Turn ON USB debugging on your phone.On
the phone go to:
"Menu - Settings-> Applications-> Development - USB debugging
OR
"Menu - Settings - Developer Options - USB debugging" (for newer
Android versions)
Example:
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7. Type *#7284# and set USB to Modem
8. In the same menu click on 'Qualcomm USB Settings'. | If 'Qualcomm
USB Settings' is NOT available CLICK HERE
To enable the 'Qualcomm' USB Settings' in the *#7284# menu please
do the following
1. Download phoneutils.apk
2. Unpack phoneutil.zip and transfer phoneutil.apk to your phone
3. Go to 'My Files' on your phone find the 'phoneutil.apk' and
install it
9. Select option -> DM + Modem + ADB and press OK Example:
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10. Type: *#9090# then choose - [1] (Uart_null_)usb_diag.
*If available! Example:
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11. Turn off the phone and put a non working sim in the phone (enter
PIN if requested)
12. Connect phone with computer using original Samsung USB cable
13. Run Samsung Remote Unlock Client (Start -> Programs -> Simlock
Remote Client -> Samsung Remote Unlock client)
14. Login using your SRS login
15. Select your phone model from the drop down list
16. Press rescan and make sure 'DiagPort' is detected (In case of trouble
Check and set Samsung OMAP modem port)
1. Make sure your original Samsung USB cable is connected to
your computer and your phone (turned on in correct mode)
2. Open 'Device Manager' on your computer:
On XP go to: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> (Switch to
Classic view ) -> System -> Hardware (tab) -> Device Manager.
On Vista go to: Start -> Type in the following commando in the
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'Search box': devmgmt.msc and hit enter.
On Windows 7 Click the pearl button (start button) then in the
search box type 'Device Manager', you will see 'Device
Manager' in the search results. Click and it opens.
3. Now click the '+' at 'Ports (com & LPT)
4. Look for: 'diagnostic interface (com xx)'
5. Important note Some OMAP5 device create 2 diag Ports. Only
one of them works for unlocking.
When trying to unlock check your log (white log screen) you
should see a line with 'Chipset: M9xxxx' (where xxxx are
random other characters). If this line reads anything else then
'M9' you have the wrong Com port selected!.
6. You can directly see the Comport number between the brackets
(ComX where 'X' is a number)
7. Select (or type) this number under 'Select Comport' in the SRS
software
17. Press 'Read Unlock Codes' when available, if not click: 'Direct
Unlock'
18. If you used 'Read Unlock Codes' you need to enter the unlock codes
in your phone. Click here for instructions
If *#7284# does not work on your phone you will either have to debrand
your phone (by flashing a non branded firmware) or use UART USB
cable.
If *#9090# does not work on your phone just continue the manual ignoring
this step in most cases unlocking will still work. If you get errors you
either need to debrand your phone or use UART USB cable. In doubt -
contact support
If you need help with anything please Contact support!
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What is SM-N915F sim unlocking?
A simlock is a restriction on your phone to prevent you from switching to other (more cheaper, better
performing) networks. To ensure you will be using the network on which you bought the phone they
place a simlock on the phone to restrict you from using the phone freely as it was meant to be.
If you bought the phone without a simcard (thus not from a Telecom Provider) the phone is always
simlock free.
Sim unlocking is NOT:
- Removing SIM PIN code (PIN 4-8 digit code set by you stored on your SIM)
- Removing of user code (also known as: 'phone lock', 'security code' or 'pattern lock') *
- Debranding (removing telecom provider logos, APN settings, bloatware) *
*UnlockSamsungOnline also offers these services and more for certain models, see website for more
info.
Our Unlock Methods
1. Unlock by Cable
Our proprietary software supporting over 1500 models; unlocking since 2006:
2. Unlock by Codes (by IMEI)
Unlock by codes service for all currently available regions: Europe, USA, Canada, South
America, Asia Pacific, Australia + New Zeeland. This service does not require any cable or
software.
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Your Benefits by Unlocking your Samsung SM-N915F
1. The freedom to choose a cheaper Telecom Provider
2. The freedom to choose a Telecom provider with better service / coverage
3. Eliminate roaming fees by using local simcards while traveling
4. Increase resale value for you to sell your phone at higher value
5. Ability to use dual simcard adapters
Supported Models
Our proprietary unlock by cable software supports over 1500 Samsung models and new models are added
regularly. The Samsung SM-N915F is supported locked everywhere in the world on any carrier*
The Unlock by IMEI service supports every Samsung GSM model* simlocked in Europe, USA, Canada,
South America, Australia (incl. New Zealand) and Asia Pacific (not incl. Japan and limited to World
Wide telecom providers). Not supported for unlock by IMEI are CDMA or hybrids; SCH / SHV models
are NOT supported.
*Some phones are so called 'hardlocked', they are not directly supported. Only solution is to flash the
phone with a non hardlocked firmware after which they can be unlocked without a problem. Hardlocked
phones look like:
Samsung SM-N915F Unlock by Cable Requirements
PC computer with Windows XP or Windows 7 (Vista is NOT recommended)
32 Bit is highly recommended, 64 bit is supported in most cases
Correct cable as mentioned on UnlockSamsungOnline.com
Stable high speed internet connection (min 256kbps download and 128kbps upload) - do not use
3G modem. We strongly recommend a connection via ethernet cable (thus not WiFi)
Remove Samsung PC Studio and / or Samsung KIES software from your PC (we strongly
recommend completely disabling any mobile phone management / back-up software)
More information on requirements -click here-
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Samsung SM-N915F Unlock Support
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