Root [International] Can I unlock my note 2 if I root it?

[johnbhoyc]

By "I" I mean can I personally do it at home without taking it to a specialist?

 

[SiempreTuna]

You do not need to root to unlock or vice-versa.

Unless you're out of contact, you are probably in breach of contract if you try to unlock a phone.

 

[johnbhoyc]

You do not need to root to unlock or vice-versa.

Unless you're out of contact, you are probably in breach of contract if you try to unlock a phone.

I bought the phone second hand. No idea if it's locked to a contract.

Would I be able to unlock it myself or would I need to take it to a phone shop?

 

[girolez]

See this link

http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/

 

[johnbhoyc]

See this link

How to Unlock SIM for FREE on GSM Galaxy Note 2! | Galaxy Note 2 Root!

when I enter the network lock section it says "MENU NOT EXIST"

I'm on O2 (uk) so I guess they might have locked this section.

 

[girolez]

Im confused! Does the phone work with your o2 Sim? If so why do you need to unlock it?

You can usually guess if the phone was branded and by who by looking at the installed bloatware.

Yes, some later stock films have this option removed so that you can't unlock it. You will probably have to go to the original provider of the phone. In France unlocking is free (by law) if the phone is over 3 months old.

Roger