Hi everyone,
I bought a new vibrant a month ago, they unlocked it at the store. and i've used a local US sim card since then.
now when i got back home (i'm not living in the US) it appears to be locked - network lock.
I've tried the SGS app but i'm getting an error(I have root) it just doesnt find any codes.
I've uploaded the nv_data file. if someone can take a look.
i looked for the code in it but i didnt find anything.
what other options do i have? i'm very frustrated
Are you on the original firmware? I'm pretty sure that you need the original firmware to get the unlock code
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no, i updated to JI6...is that the reason?
i also uploaded the screen of the sgs if it helps
k2k1 said:
Hi everyone,
I bought a new vibrant a month ago, they unlocked it at the store. and i've used a local US sim card since then.
now when i got back home (i'm not living in the US) it appears to be locked - network lock.
I've tried the SGS app but i'm getting an error(I have root) it just doesnt find any codes.
I've uploaded the nv_data file. if someone can take a look.
i looked for the code in it but i didnt find anything.
what other options do i have? i'm very frustrated
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You said you used a local US carrier SIM, was it AT&T? If you put a Tmo SIM, it will of course work becsaut it's a Tmo phone. I hope those guys don't fool you.
You'll need to revert back to stock JFD. I hope the JI6 didn't messed up your nv_data file. or try to use a hex editor and read your nv_data file.
i tried my own sim, its not TMO.
so rolling back to the original is my only chance?
where do i get the original firmware?
I tried read it with hex editor...i didnt find any string that looks like a code
k2k1 said:
i tried my own sim, its not TMO.
so rolling back to the original is my only chance?
where do i get the original firmware?
I tried read it with hex editor...i didnt find any string that looks like a code
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I just ran your nv_data with sgux and no code...so most likely JI6 wipe your nv_data. going back to JFD may not help. I guess you'll have to spend another 10-20 USD buy paying someone to do get an unlock code via IMEI.
k2k1 said:
no, i updated to JI6...is that the reason?
i also uploaded the screen of the sgs if it helps
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Yes that is the reason. JI6 kills the unlock
did you happen to do a backup?
Edit: See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802143
Your unlock code was replaced with all F's.
Look for this string. It starts on Offset 180000
SSNV/A=.ÇÓᜠã:*íêºæp~.‘.´}~=3þ...v:.+o.ಃPÆ+$4^ØB/¤º.¼è£.wÏ.á$nå¨÷ddý÷.FFFFFFFF..........
Replace the F's with your unlock code. Save, then push the nv_data.bin back to your phone.
This is the app I am working on. It will search for SSNV and if it sees all F's it will either allow you to replace them with your original unlock code, or generate a new one for you.
I'll work on it tonight.
i dont have a backup of the file i'm so mad at myself because i didnt know i can unlock it by myself...
if I only knew what would happen if i upgrade...damn!
i dont have the unlock code neither...
k2k1 said:
i dont have a backup of the file i'm so mad at myself because i didnt know i can unlock it by myself...
if I only knew what would happen if i upgrade...damn!
i dont have the unlock code neither...
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edit the nv_data you posted in your OP.
replace the F's with 12345678.
12345678 will be your new unlock code.
Thread moved to Q&A, Post questions in the correct Q&A Section.
krylon360 said:
edit the nv_data you posted in your OP.
replace the F's with 12345678.
12345678 will be your new unlock code.
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thanks for the advice
but it didnt work...i replaced the file, tried with my sim...
k2k1 said:
i dont have a backup of the file i'm so mad at myself because i didnt know i can unlock it by myself...
if I only knew what would happen if i upgrade...damn!
i dont have the unlock code neither...
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Look a post 107 on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771158&page=11
update:
i ordered a code from cellunlocker and it didnt worked for me
what's wrong with my phone?
i dont know what to do, maybe the code is wrong, maybe not...
you guys said going back to the original ver wont help
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What's a known, working procedure for flashing a different firmware on my X10a? Currently it's got an AT&T R2CA016 firmware on it and I want to debrand the phone.
I've went through numerous guides, using the PC Companion and Update Service to replace files, problem is, the software tells me my phone is up to date, additionally there's no "Re-install" button on this software, so using the SE software seems useless.
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Restore.
Thanks.
aln688 said:
What's a known, working procedure for flashing a different firmware on my X10a? Currently it's got an AT&T R2CA016 firmware on it and I want to debrand the phone.
I've went through numerous guides, using the PC Companion and Update Service to replace files, problem is, the software tells me my phone is up to date, additionally there's no "Re-install" button on this software, so using the SE software seems useless.
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Resture.
Thanks.
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I was stuck on 020 for ages, the old method (replacing the files) no longer works and if it does it complete luck. the method i used to debrand can be found at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
download the version for your region, country or whatever. follow the instructions to install the 026 generic firmware and viola its debranded with the latest firmware
vengeance1990 said:
I was stuck on 020 for ages, the old method (replacing the files) no longer works and if it does it complete luck. the method i used to debrand can be found at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
download the version for your region, country or whatever. follow the instructions to install the 026 generic firmware and viola its debranded with the latest firmware
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Thanks, I'll give it a try later this afternoon. I just reading up on the Omnius method? It seems to rely on decrypted ROMs, which contain "phone.zip" and "android_xxx.zip". Any particular page to start reading the relevant information on? There's a 103 pages in that thread!
aln688 said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try later this afternoon. I just reading up on the Omnius method? It seems to rely on decrypted ROMs, which contain "phone.zip" and "android_xxx.zip".
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Not to familiar with that method i dont think, i didnt read much into though (as i was getting ready for the 2.1 update)
the one i used was easy enough to use, basically click the exe which brings up a command prompt file, connect your phone in flash mode, hit any key and let it do its thing, worked perfectly first time after trying the switch the files method about 12 times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...49#post8170549
use the firmware files on there instead of the other one, thats the one i used
vengeance1990 said:
Not to familiar with that method i dont think, i didnt read much into though (as i was getting ready for the 2.1 update)
the one i used was easy enough to use, basically click the exe which brings up a command prompt file, connect your phone in flash mode, hit any key and let it do its thing, worked perfectly first time after trying the switch the files method about 12 times
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I don't see any firmware links on that page, it's actually on the next page, page 43. A generic X10a R2BA026 firmware is listed there. I might give that a go, either way, SEUS of PC Companion is out in regards to flashing my phone, they won't work.
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
Deadx10 said:
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
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What guide did you use to debrand your phone? Can you give me a specific link?
I'm not bothered if it's locked to AT&T, I just want the AT&T garbage removed from it, I thought rooting would do that, but rooting just gives me super-user access to muck up the phone by deleting crucial system files!
UPDATE: I used the Grospolina method, here. So far so good, at least my phone boots! This method worked fine.
Deadx10 said:
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
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If you're trying to use it on a different GSM network, You can Always go to one of the unlocking companies on the net...They use your IMEI number to unlock the phone.
OTHERWISE, If you're with AT&T, You CAN call customer care, Tell them you're traveling over-seas with your cell phone and you need it to be unlocked to use one of the UK's GSM Sim cards...
That's how I would do it personally
aln688 said:
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Restore.
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You SHOULD be good to go! Once you Root it with the generic firmware...If not, I'm CONFIDENT you can find someone to help ya on here with reflashing it to AT&T's Stock Firmware. I went through the entire root, rebranded mine (since I was talking about taking it back to AT&T for the Captivate) And have re-rooted it again without a hitch
I followed this guide, as posted by Grospolina, and it worked perfectly, flashing it to a R2BA026 ROM. The root option also worked, and I installed the Market fix. In general, this IS how I want my phone, no AT&T garbage-ware installed. I'm content with this.
I tried other flashing guides, involving SEUS and PC Companion, all of them were a waste of time, due to a) The software kept telling me my phone was "up to date", and b) There was no "re-install" button to re-install the ROM on the phone. I WAS going to try Omnius which I suspect is a "pay-for" option, but this Grospolina guide worked 1st time. Many thanks to you Grospolina!
Now I can be busy re-installing some apps I wanted, and possibly restoring my APN file, I'm unsure if I need to at this point.
Diesel984 said:
If you're trying to use it on a different GSM network, You can Always go to one of the unlocking companies on the net...They use your IMEI number to unlock the phone.
OTHERWISE, If you're with AT&T, You CAN call customer care, Tell them you're traveling over-seas with your cell phone and you need it to be unlocked to use one of the UK's GSM Sim cards...
That's how I would do it personally
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I called AT&T and they said that under some policies between AT&T and Manufacturer, they can't release the code. They asked to have the original owner of the phone to call in since I don't have the account with AT&T. I got this phone off Ebay, so I can't have the original owner to call in. I wonder if there is any other way to unlock it, because it is dead to me now since I can't use it under any other network....
Hi Guys,
I am a bit of a noob with Android flashing and kind of got really confused after reading a few of the guides...so I am looking for some direction....
I bought a Bell Atrix today and they guy said it was unlocked. I entered my sim and it gave me the SIM network unlock PIN prompt. So in the end the guy sold it to me for $20 less to cover me for the unlock code.
At the SIM network unlock PIN prompt if I press dismiss I get to the Emergency Call only screen. So I read the form and by passed it with the Andoid Boot (No BP) method....that is when it got interesting.
When I go to the systems settings now I get the following:
System Version
Version.4.1.42.MB860.Telstra.en.AU
Android Version
2.2.2
Baseband
Unknown
Webtop Version
OSHWT_U1_6.48.0
Kernel
2.6.32.9
Build Number
OLYEM_U4_1.4.2
I went and ordered an unlock code from CellUnlockingCodes.com. I put my order as a Bell Phone.
My question is:
1. Seems like it is flashed with another firmware...will a Bell Unlock Code work on this?
2. Can I flash to another firmware? Should I be flashing AT&T firmware from this forum? or international?
I want to use it with Fido.
Any direction is highly appreciated.
ok just got the unlock code and it worked!!! yey!! but its showing that I am on Rogers and not Fido....anyone know why?
Can someone please also answer my #2 question? Thanks!
war1000 said:
ok just got the unlock code and it worked!!! yey!! but its showing that I am on Rogers and not Fido....anyone know why?
Can someone please also answer my #2 question? Thanks!
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First of all, I need you to clear my confusion.
You said originally this phone is a Bell Atrix, you purchased off Craigslist. You have a Fido SIM. As per your first post, it says, "System Version
Version.4.1.42.MB860.Telstra.en.AU", which means, this phone is not Bell Atrix. If you go to your app drawer, do you see stuff offered by Bell?
Ok, moving on to my next question, did you say you have got an unlock code already? Have you been able to make phone calls after inserting your Fido SIM card?
Alright, coming to point, when you asked for UNLOCK Help in your first post, you should know this, SIM Unlock and Bootloader Unlock are two different things. What you did, is SIM Unlock where you unlock your phone so that you can use any other GSM SIM Card. What you will need to do next, is Unlock the Bootloader so that you gain the capability to be able to get rid of whichsoever operating system is on your phone, either Bell or Telstra, or some alien version, and flash something else, which is far better than version 2.2.2 and you gain the option to be able to customize your phone the way you want.
For that, you need to go here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261.
I will strongly recommend, that you do a lots of and lots of and lots of reading before you start with anything, as you yourself mentioned you are a noob, you wouldn't want to hard brick your phone.
Go to Atrix General Section, Q&A Section and Development Section, read as much as you can, try and understand the processes. Until you don't get it, please do not try flashing/unlocking bootloader.
Now, to your other question, why do you see Rogers instead of Fido, may be it is because of the fact that this is not a Bell Phone, and Radio is registering the Actual Cellular Provider vs. The Sub Provider which in your case is Fido. The only thing I can think of is that once you flash something else than the default ROM on your Atrix, you should be able to have the correct information show up on your phone.
Hope this helps. Never be afraid of asking questions, but, please do your research first.
Cheers!!!
creativedevil said:
First of all, I need you to clear my confusion.
You said originally this phone is a Bell Atrix, you purchased off Craigslist. You have a Fido SIM. As per your first post, it says, "System Version
Version.4.1.42.MB860.Telstra.en.AU", which means, this phone is not Bell Atrix. If you go to your app drawer, do you see stuff offered by Bell?
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No there is nothing related to Bell in the app drawer. However, the reason I am saying its a Bell phone is because:
1. The guy who sold it to me said it was a Bell phone he got on contracts. He also said he used TitanimBackup to root/update the software (this didn't make any sense).
2. I ordered an unlock code and selected Bell as the carrier and the code I got worked to unlock it.
But not sure if that is sufficient proof.
creativedevil said:
Ok, moving on to my next question, did you say you have got an unlock code already? Have you been able to make phone calls after inserting your Fido SIM card?
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Yes, I can make and receive calls. As well text and internet with Fido APN works so far.
creativedevil said:
Alright, coming to point, when you asked for UNLOCK Help in your first post, you should know this, SIM Unlock and Bootloader Unlock are two different things. What you did, is SIM Unlock where you unlock your phone so that you can use any other GSM SIM Card. What you will need to do next, is Unlock the Bootloader so that you gain the capability to be able to get rid of whichsoever operating system is on your phone, either Bell or Telstra, or some alien version, and flash something else, which is far better than version 2.2.2 and you gain the option to be able to customize your phone the way you want.
For that, you need to go here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261.
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Yes I am trying to unlock the boot loader now. Thank you for that link...I read through it, but I was finding it a bit challenging to follow as it talks about AT&T. I thought the AT&T radio and Bell rom will brick the phone. But I will read more and try to figure it out...I might have more questions ...
I also tried the SuperOneClick on this forum but that didn't unlock the boot loader for me.
I will strongly recommend, that you do a lots of and lots of and lots of reading before you start with anything, as you yourself mentioned you are a noob, you wouldn't want to hard brick your phone.
creativedevil said:
Go to Atrix General Section, Q&A Section and Development Section, read as much as you can, try and understand the processes. Until you don't get it, please do not try flashing/unlocking bootloader.
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Trying....honestly I wish I could pay someone to do it at this point...
creativedevil said:
Now, to your other question, why do you see Rogers instead of Fido, may be it is because of the fact that this is not a Bell Phone, and Radio is registering the Actual Cellular Provider vs. The Sub Provider which in your case is Fido. The only thing I can think of is that once you flash something else than the default ROM on your Atrix, you should be able to have the correct information show up on your phone.
Hope this helps. Never be afraid of asking questions, but, please do your research first.
Cheers!!!
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I have no clue...this is bizzar...because I do a manual carrier search and select Fido, it still says Rogers.
ok I was able to unlock the bootloader...now to the rooting...
i understand the fast boot part...but where can i find the adb shell...is that the android sdk?
yey!! just rooted the phone!!
now on to installing the roms
so far i am unlocked the carrier sim
unlocked bootloader
rooted the phone
left ginger bread update
Congratulations.............
OK so here's the problem.
I have a AT&T Aria A6366 Intruder, It was updated to the 2.2 OS when it came out. I have since unrooted it and now have a custom OS on it. I have decided to switch carriers so I need to unlock it.
I went to E-bay and paid for a unlock code. Went to input the code and says it's invalid. So I purchased the code again from a different company and the same code was given to me.
I have tried to do a Factory Reset and different OS versions. Still no dice.
I have been told by one of the people that I purchased the code from that I may need to have it unlocked though a cable. The problem that I have is that I can't seem to find any info about how to do this for this phone anywhere. When I searched the forum I found info for other phones but not the Aria.
Does anyone have any ideas that I can try to get this unlocked.
I have 5 attempts left to unlock it.
Thanks in advanced for the help.
I know it's not fun dealing with AT&T customer service, but they SHOULD give you the unlock code for free as long as you meet the requirements listed here: https://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=55002&cv=820. My suggestion is to try going this route to see if they give you the same unlock code. If they give you the same one, then you should worry about trying other methods. If the representative insists on asking WHY you want to unlock the phone (even though you shouldn't be required to tell them), you can just say you're planning a trip overseas or something.
Another thought is that maybe your phone needs to be on stock firmware for an unlock to be successful (or at least, a ROM that is based on stock firmware). I'm not sure if this is true since I've never unlocked my own Aria. If I were you I'd probably make a backup, then install Liberated 2.2.2, and see if you can unlock when in that ROM. I wouldn't try more than once though because you don't want to waste your unlock attempts.
The other way to unlock the phone is to use a separate device that connects to the phone via USB port and puts it into a sort of service mode. The device is called an "XTC Clip". You might able to find a local shop that has one of these and can do the unlock for you. Otherwise you'd have to purchase one for yourself.
I had original OS the first 3 attempts.
drumist said:
Another thought is that maybe your phone needs to be on stock firmware for an unlock to be successful (or at least, a ROM that is based on stock firmware). I'm not sure if this is true since I've never unlocked my own Aria.
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Just so you know, your device does not need to be on a stock rom. As long as the rom you are using is for your device (of course), and your networking is working correctly, then it should work.
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chrisk1152 said:
I had original OS the first 3 attempts.
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This question may seem foolish but, are you using a valid (still working) SIM card of a different company when trying to enter the unlock code?
No I am not, I was using an old T-Mobile one. The code sellers said it would work fine.
chrisk1152 said:
No I am not, I was using an old T-Mobile one. The code sellers said it would work fine.
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It wouldn't hurt to try one which is active...
So I accidently have locked myself out of my phone by changing my number to another network and thinking I could still use my current SIM in my phone until I got it unlocked.
I haven't been able to send or receive texts or anything for around 3 days now.
The place online I was getting it unlocked at said there was a delay with Samsung so they refunded me.
I tried the unlock apps but they don't work.
In GalaxSim, it says my phone is unlocked by when I try another SIM it doesn't work.
In the FAQ it says this could be a second SIM lock by the service provider, and to fix it I have to flash a full unbranded Samsung ROM.
I was wondering how I do this?
I'm on Cyanogen 10 and I currently have Jellybean on my device but I'm not too sure on what I have to do to flash to this ROM and if it will erase my data?
Thanks for any help!
AndyOHart said:
So I accidently have locked myself out of my phone by changing my number to another network and thinking I could still use my current SIM in my phone until I got it unlocked.
I haven't been able to send or receive texts or anything for around 3 days now.
The place online I was getting it unlocked at said there was a delay with Samsung so they refunded me.
I tried the unlock apps but they don't work.
In GalaxSim, it says my phone is unlocked by when I try another SIM it doesn't work.
In the FAQ it says this could be a second SIM lock by the service provider, and to fix it I have to flash a full unbranded Samsung ROM.
I was wondering how I do this?
I'm on Cyanogen 10 and I currently have Jellybean on my device but I'm not too sure on what I have to do to flash to this ROM and if it will erase my data?
Thanks for any help!
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Plenty of topics on how to sim unlock and flash stock roms, go read them.
TheATHEiST said:
Plenty of topics on how to sim unlock and flash stock roms, go read them.
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Any chance you could link me on a good up to date guide? I don't want to brick my phone or anything, I thought I would have been on a Stock ROM since I'm on Jellybean now.
AndyOHart said:
Any chance you could link me on a good up to date guide? I don't want to brick my phone or anything, I thought I would have been on a Stock ROM since I'm on Jellybean now.
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CM10/jellybean is not a "stock" rom. CM10 is a "AOSP" based rom.
Stock rom refers to your devices/carriers default rom, ie Samsung based rom. Get your needed rom from sammobile.com
Flashing Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
If you want to unlock your device use the search there is plenty of topics if you use keywords like "sim unlock" etc.
Oh so I have to reset my phone pretty much? Can I go back to Cyanogen 10 after I get the stock ROM?
AndyOHart said:
Oh so I have to reset my phone pretty much? Can I go back to Cyanogen 10 after I get the stock ROM?
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I didnt say you have to do anything however you may have compatibility issues unlocking sim so would probably best to go back to stock.
Yes, you can go back and forth to any rom you want.
Flash stock rom via odin (download mode)
Flash Siyah kernel (again in download mode)
Reboot into recovery and wipe data/factory reset.
Boot Android and use sim unlock etc.
Reboot into recovery and flash whatever rom you like.
Thanks for that, I went onto that site you mentioned, sammobile.com and I chose to do their unlock method with SRS, it was only 15 euro so I'll see if it fixes it!
Thanks
AndyOHart said:
Thanks for that, I went onto that site you mentioned, sammobile.com and I chose to do their unlock method with SRS, it was only 15 euro so I'll see if it fixes it!
Thanks
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Are you crazy?
There is plenty of ways to do it yourself for FREE if you would just stop been lazy and use search button.
Obviously I'm wasting my time, waste your money.
1) Get Mobile Odin Pro for 3 euro and download this Unbranded Stock ROM:
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/11/15/i9100xxlsj-%E2%80%93-galaxy-s-ii-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-test-firmware/
2) Read Mobile Odin thread by chainfire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
3) Flash the downloaded ROM following the guide above.
4) Check if your network still locked, If it is check this thread out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070375
5) Tell us how you did.
When I try run Mobile Odin it gives me an error about not being able to detect the device. It's not asking for super user privileges either?
your device is not rooted? weren't you in CM 10.1?
What device are you packing? GT-I9100?
I followed everything you said and my phone is still locked. No luck
gastonw said:
your device is not rooted? weren't you in CM 10.1?
What device are you packing? GT-I9100?
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It was rooted but then I did a root checker and it said it wasn't, must of lost it after changing to CM 10 I think.
I downloaded some auto rooter and that rooted the phone for me. Then I followed your instructions and now I'm freshly formatted but still not working. Tried all the unlocker tools again and still doesn't work. GalaxUnlock says I'm already unlocked so it must be a second network lock.
But in his instructions he says that flashing to a stock Samsung ROM fixes it, but I thought that's what I just done.
sure you don't have an IMEI issue? You did back EFS folder before you flashed for the first time right?
check you IMEI by dialing *#06# and see if it matches the imei number sticked below the battery.
gastonw said:
sure you don't have an IMEI issue? You did back EFS folder before you flashed for the first time right?
check you IMEI by dialing *#06# and see if it matches the imei number sticked below the battery.
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IMEI matches the one that I had before I started trying all this and matches the one behind the battery.
In the Galaxy Unlocker app I backed up the EFS files when it asked me tther than that I haven't touched them really. Any recommendations? I've tryed pretty much everything I have seen.
I'm searching for the network info key-in code, for you to see what's locked and what's not. Can't seem to find it tho.
Do you have another carrier sim card to put in & see if it asks for an unlocking code?
gastonw said:
I'm searching for the network info key-in code, for you to see what's locked and what's not. Can't seem to find it tho.
Do you have another carrier sim card to put in & see if it asks for an unlocking code?
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I currently have my Meteor sim card in the phone, that's the company I was with for years.
The phone lets me browse and use apps and stuff when this sim card is in it.
I have another sim card for 48 who I am changing to, which asks for the unlock code.
Before with GalaxSim Unlock, it said I was already unlocked. I downloaded an old version now everything says undefined, and said it can't read the nv data, however I am nearly positive I have backups of this as I saw them on the card.
Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock just gives me an unlock code of 00000000 which doesn't work and Galaxy S Unlock doesn't work either, altough it says it does
AndyOHart said:
I currently have my Meteor sim card in the phone, that's the company I was with for years.
The phone lets me browse and use apps and stuff when this sim card is in it.
I have another sim card for 48 who I am changing to, which asks for the unlock code.
Before with GalaxSim Unlock, it said I was already unlocked. I downloaded an old version now everything says undefined, and said it can't read the nv data, however I am nearly positive I have backups of this as I saw them on the card.
Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock just gives me an unlock code of 00000000 which doesn't work and Galaxy S Unlock doesn't work either, altough it says it does
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Well, now we know that you are indeed locked, thats good.
busybox installed on your device?
if yes, try installing another version (older/newer) once downloaded install it and keep it working in the background, then run the unlocking apps again
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or try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
you could also restore the EFS folder and see what's up.
gastonw said:
Well, now we know that you are indeed locked, thats good.
busybox installed on your device?
if yes, try installing another version (older/newer) once downloaded install it and keep it working in the background, then run the unlocking apps again
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or try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
you could also restore the EFS folder and see what's up.
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I have Busybox installed, but I have two versions, BusyBox free and BusyBox installer, don't know if it matters that I have the two of them.
I have went to a much lower version of it but GalaxSim Unlock still says it can't read nv data.
I tried that program also and it says my Video card isn't supported :S
And hit the restore button in Galaxy S 2 Unlock and GS2_Repair so I presume it got restored. Where should the efs folder be located so I can double check?
AndyOHart said:
I have Busybox installed, but I have two versions, BusyBox free and BusyBox installer, don't know if it matters that I have the two of them.
I have went to a much lower version of it but GalaxSim Unlock still says it can't read nv data.
I tried that program also and it says my Video card isn't supported :S
And hit the restore button in Galaxy S 2 Unlock and GS2_Repair so I presume it got restored. Where should the efs folder be located so I can double check?
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I also got 2 busybox (free 8.9.7 & installer 4.1).
GalaxSim Unlock should have a restore button, dunno the location of the back up, but the EFS folder should be in the data folder, u'll need a root explorer to get to it.
Some time ago I was able to downgrade my S3 i9300 from Claro to 4.1.1. I did this in order to unlock the phone, and based on what I read here and on the web I needed 4.1.1 in order to get the menu that unlocks the cell. However after doing all the instructions and getting the cell rooted when I type the code *#197328640# I only get the same menu that was there when I had the 4.1.2 version on the cell, and of course it will not let me unlock the phone.
Is there any other way, like modifying some file or something like that, which could help unlock it? I am not afraid of having to use and editor to mess around with files. Any help will be appreciated.
abyss1957 said:
Some time ago I was able to downgrade my S3 i9300 from Claro to 4.1.1. I did this in order to unlock the phone, and based on what I read here and on the web I needed 4.1.1 in order to get the menu that unlocks the cell. However after doing all the instructions and getting the cell rooted when I type the code *#197328640# I only get the same menu that was there when I had the 4.1.2 version on the cell, and of course it will not let me unlock the phone.
Is there any other way, like modifying some file or something like that, which could help unlock it? I am not afraid of having to use and editor to mess around with files. Any help will be appreciated.
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type the code, go to 1.debug screen, then 8.phone control, and then 7.network lock. i'm currently on 4.1.2 (with mg4 modem), and i can't get past 7.network lock (it says menu not exist). please let me know if on 4.1.1 you are able to get past 7.network lock and unlock the phone, cause i want to downgrade too on 4.1.1 for unlocking.
I get the same thing you are getting with 4.1.2, my stayed as it was on 4.1.2. The downgrade did not work.
abyss1957 said:
I get the same thing you are getting with 4.1.2, my stayed as it was on 4.1.2. The downgrade did not work.
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well, i gave up and asked a guy with z3x box to unlock it for 11€ . now i can flash any rom i want and still be unlocked, as long as the modem is above mg4
Second try
Sorry you gave up I am still fighting with mine. I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737449
posted by Faryaab back in June 2012 and it's got to builds on the page that were supposed to be previous builds for 4.1.1. What I would like to know if someone is monitoring this is if those builds are still working so that I can download and experiment with them to see if I finally get the menu to unlock. Any help will be welcomed.
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Sorry you gave up I am still fighting with mine. I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737449
posted by Faryaab back in June 2012 and it's got to builds on the page that were supposed to be previous builds for 4.1.1. What I would like to know if someone is monitoring this is if those builds are still working so that I can download and experiment with them to see if I finally get the menu to unlock. Any help will be welcomed.
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well, why dont you pay a few dollars and unlock it? i can put you through the guy that helped me. you need a decent pc and a good internet connection.
It seems that there is a way to unlock 4.3, use this tutorial that @.NetRolller 3D sent to me. Firstly, i think you need to update to 4.3, then follow the steps:
Hi!
Follow this tutorial:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1718665
Skip steps 9-12 (including the reboot step - important! Do NOT reboot mid-unlock, or you will have to start over!)
Instead, execute (at a Unix shell) the command "(cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum" on the NEW (modified) nv_data.bin to get the md5 value to use in step 14.
Should work with 4.3 or even KitKat when it's released, unless Samsung fundamentally changes the way SIM locking works on this phone. Samsung closed down the original Voodoo unlock in an update by removing the "correct" MD5 printout from the log error messages, but the signature scheme is unchanged, and trivially easy to overcome once you know the magic constant "Samsung_Android_RIL" appended to the end of nv_data.bin.
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Please let me know if it works for you so we can make a sticky topic for people who want to unlock 4.3. :good:
Only one thing
darkmage93 said:
It seems that there is a way to unlock 4.3, use this tutorial that @.NetRolller 3D sent to me. Firstly, i think you need to update to 4.3, then follow the steps:
Please let me know if it works for you so we can make a sticky topic for people who want to unlock 4.3. :good:
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Thanks darkmage93 for this link. Like the modified instructions say: "Instead, execute (at a Unix shell) the command "(cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum" on the NEW (modified) nv_data.bin to get the md5 value to use in step 14." This is the only thing I do not know how to do. I never worked with Unix, and if it is done with in the phone I still don't know. The only funny thing is when I looked at the nv_data.bin it already had the number changed to 00. I will look some more and may finally go with the paying option. :laugh:
abyss1957 said:
Thanks darkmage93 for this link. Like the modified instructions say: "Instead, execute (at a Unix shell) the command "(cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum" on the NEW (modified) nv_data.bin to get the md5 value to use in step 14." This is the only thing I do not know how to do. I never worked with Unix, and if it is done with in the phone I still don't know. The only funny thing is when I looked at the nv_data.bin it already had the number changed to 00. I will look some more and may finally go with the paying option. :laugh:
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i don't know either how to use unix, but i could've find out how if i weren't unlocked already. i feel sad now that i didn't recieved NetRoller's PM earlier maybe this tutorial works... so do some researching and see what you can do.
Any progress for unlocking S3 on MG4+ Baseband?
Hi
I have just bought a 2nd hand Galaxy S3, it's looked and on Android 4.3
I just downgraded to 4.1.2 and tried GalaxySimUnlock.apk but no success ( it says that the current EFS is not supported)
I am wondering if there is any solution for unlocking i9300 with EFS v2 (mg4+)
Follow the tutorial posted here a few posts up. It should work.