Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users that purchase their devices from various carriers and get them carrier locked, can have them unlocked now for free using the Galaxy Note 2 hidden menu. This will save you some money with unlocking the phone. Requirements: Galaxy Note 2 LTE Version (It may also work on GT-N7100 models, but its not generally tested)How to unlock Galaxy Note 2 with the hidden menu:
- Dial *#197328640#
- Go to Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF
- Wait 30 seconds
- Press Menu and Back (This will take you back to [6] Network Lock
- Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ
- Wait 1 minute
- Reboot
- This should have unlocked you Galaxy Note 2
Thanks to XDA user owl74 for this info!