How to unlock a Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge from T-Mobile

How to unlock a Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge from T-Mobile

Many customers are having problems with unlocking their new Galaxy S6 devices from T-Mobile.
The problem is that after inserting an unaccepted simcard, the phone doesn’t ask for network unlock pin.

The cause of this problem is the software installed.

However there is a way to help You with this.

This is a short tutorial for everyone who wish to remove the network blockade from their Galaxy S6 and Edge models.

Step by Step Tutorial Firmware UpgradeSamsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) & Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T) to MetroPCS FirmwareIMPORTANT:

Sim-unlock.net is not responsible for any damage done to the device by using this process.If You are not sure that you can follow the directions, please seek assistance from a specialist.

Step 1 (Preparation):

Galaxy S6: Download the Special MetroPCS Firmware for Samsung SM-G920T.

Galaxy S6 Edge: Not Available yet (working on it) so please check later….

Download ODIN v3.10.0 Service Software using this link (NEW: Odin v3.10.5 or Odin v3.10.6)

Make sure your phone battery is charged more than 60%.
Enable USB Debugging, by open Settings > Developers Option > USB Debugging
If Developers Option is hidden, go to Settings > About Phone > Built Number (tap on it for 5-8 times) Make sure you install the Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge USB drivers on your PC, if you haven’t already.

Step 2 (Update Firmware):

Run Odin3 v3.10.0 as administrator (Right-Click: Run as Administrator).
Switch OFF your Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge Boot in download mode, by pressing the Volume Down + Home + Power Key simultaneously.
Samsung Galaxy S6 (Boot Mode)
When you see the screen below:
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in Download Mode
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in Download Mode
Tap Volume Up button to enter Download Mode. Connect the Samsung Galaxy S6 to your PC with the USB cable. Odin will automatically detect your phone and show the “Added!” message.Samsung smartphone added to Odin
In the Odin, click on AP or PDA and then choose :- For Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) : G920T1UVU1AOCH_G920T1TMB1AOCH_TMB_HOME.tar.md5 file.
– For Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T): Not Available yet (working on it) so please check later….
Ensure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are selected selected in Odin
while the Re-Partition option is unchecked (this is very important). Click Start in Odin and wait for the software to update your phone.Odin press start to upgrade Samsung SM-G386T to MetroPCS Firmware Once the root installation is done, your phone will reboot
and soon a PASS message with a green background appears in the left-most box at the very top of Odin.Odin3 finish pass
You can close Odin after device turns on.
Your Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge is now fully updated with MetroPCS Firmware!
AFTER FLASHING A SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 / S6 EDGE FROM T-MOBILE WITH THIS FIRMWARE THE PHONE WILL FINALLY ASK FOR A NETWORK CODE WHEN YOU PUT A NON APPROVED CARRIER’S SIM CARD ON THE PHONE.

Samsung Galaxy S6 asking for “SIM Network Unlock PIN”
IMPORTANT!!!!

If You try to install the same T-Mobile software after unlocking the device will get relocked again, and process will not work. So please make sure that You won’t install the standard T-Mobile system again.

We hope You will find this instructions usefull.

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