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OK IMEI-CHECK charge £20 to unlock the phone, and I say fair enough. Why am I posting this? Did you know that their method is probably writing a NEW locking code using some other algorithm? If you run their software, it will inflate and write (about 4K of data if i remember correctly) in the part of the Radio ROM, where you only get access from the bootloader (memory address h'0' to h'10000'). Now here's the thing: I bet if I call T-mobile and ask for the unlocking code, it won't work in my phone, as these guys are actually modifying the Radio ROM without even telling you. Have you guys thought about insurance? For those who don't pay £9.99 or whatever extra cover, what if you pricey and precious pda goes bonkers? I think they should tell you *before* doing anything, about any possible problems.
Come on you guys, someone said he has compiled a few logs/imei numbers. Let's crack this thing, it has been done before for xda I and II, why can't we do it for IIs/IIi?
If that's the case, then I wonder what's in those .uif files they ask you to send back to them? Could it be a backup of the sections of the radio ROM that they're replacing?
Also, if they're writing a fixed set of data to the radio ROM, how come everyone seems to have different unlock codes? Could they be replacing the actual algorithm that calculates the unlock code so that it only accepts certain combinations of codes from them?
-no1
Just had another thought - what if they're replacing code in the radio ROM with code from the Himalaya so that the unlock process then works in the same way as the Himalaya?
Has anyone tried using the xda2unlock tool after running the program from IMEI-Check??? I can't test this just now, so it's just a guess.
-no1
Could they be replacing the actual algorithm that calculates the unlock code so that it only accepts certain combinations of codes from them?
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Yes I believe that's what they actually do. I tried to run their utility with a debugger but it does not allow execution as long as a debugger is running, nice one IMEI-CHECK. However, I have done a full USB port logging when the utility runs and I found out that they write a new image between addresses 0 and 10000 of the radio rom, and that they also read from 3FC000 the first 4000 bytes, and from FFFEF000 the first 20 bytes.
Yesterday I discovered something odd...after running their application, and by inserting a different SIM card, the attempts counter for the unlocking code had a negative value of several millions. Now I suspect that by writing in adresses 0-10000, i think they replace the default unlocking utility which allows to enter the code.
Another idea I will try will be to run a debugger in the PDA (if I can find one) and see if I can capture the memory address with which it compares the input code.
Come on guys, especially you who did the unlocking utility for XDA II!! Give us some help here!!!!
Zouganelis,
That's excellent that you've been able to sniff the USB traffic. Keep up the investigations!
I wonder why they'd need to read sections of the ROM? If they're replacing the calculation algorithm section of the ROM with their own code, then they should already know how to calculate the unlock code - i.e. they shouldn't need the user to send them back the .uif file.
This makes me wonder if the code they are replacing is just a copy of the code from another device e.g. the Himalaya.
If they are replacing with code from the Himalaya then the unlock process may revert back to how it works on the Himalaya.
Has anyone been able to test this by running the xda2unlock tool for the Himalaya *after* running the IMEI-Check program?
Does anyone have the source code for xda2unlock by the way? I tried searching for it, but it doesn't seem to be available.
-no1
Another thing, does anyone know if it's possible to back up and restore this secret area of the radio ROM using the backup to SD method? I assume that when you dump your radio ROM to SD card it's not including this part of the ROM???
I want to be able to fully restore any bits that the IMEI-Check tool is changing, just in case.
-no1
Come on guys, anyone else trying to crack this thing? We need someone who knows how to disassamble/reverse engineer this log file. It can't be that hard! Also, I think the key to understanding what their little proggy does, is to manage to run a debugger when the unlock program runs. It has some mechanism of detecting a running debugger and it quits if you have a debugger running at the same time. I bet my MDA III that some experienced programmer can overcome this and fool their application? I am running out of ideas guys and I am really against paying these thieves 20 quid for nothing. They MUST have done this using the previous unlocking methods for XDA I and II. Does any1 know who did those unlockign utilities? These guys must help us!!!
Have you tried to run OllyDbg as a debugger tool to see what is happening? Your earlier findings were very interesting...let me study this and get back to you all...
One remark upfront though: I do not think they are modifying your Radio ROM....this would mean that if you upgrade/replace your current Radio ROM, you would be SIM-lock free...and I do not think that is the case...
OK, some initial observations:
1. Lousy software...hard to use for novices...why have the phone enter BL mode automatically (using enterBL.exe)...I think we can do better!
2. Since the phone must be in BL mode, I do think it extracts some info from the radio ROM, but the SIM-Lock could also reside in the Extended ROM, since this is usually customized by the provider?
3. Interesting to see that the same proggie and procedure is used for all XDA-X models
4. Can anyone post a file (output of the proggie) of what they have mailed these folks, as an example?
5. I was always under the impression that the SIM-Lock resides in the SIM itself, so this is a software workaround? What happens if you upgrade your ROMs...you need to go through this process again? Does anyone have experience with this?
Thanks, and let's get this thing cracked!
HappyGoat,
My understanding is that SIM lock is implemented by the phone itself rather than the SIM card.
In the case of our HTC devices, there seems to be a small area of the radio ROM that does not get written to (even when you upgrade your ROM). This area is where the SIM lock is located, and probably other information such as your IMEI number.
This is probably why your IMEI and SIM lock information never get replaced when you upgrade your ROMs. I seem to remember that an older version of the xda2unlock tool was able to change your IMEI number but it got pulled for legal reasons.
When I unlocked my Himalaya, it stayed unlocked even after later upgrading the ROMs, so the state of the SIM lock is being stored somewhere. It can't be on the SIM because what if you change your SIM after you unlock it? The phone would need to be able to read your old SIM to check if the phone is locked!
Zouganelis,
Have you got any idea if it's possible to back up the areas of the radio ROM you mentioned to SD card? Like the current SD card backup method, but getting ALL of it?
-no1
Happygoat and no1,
i am pretty sure they write to the radio ROM some data they inflate from their "unlocking" executable file. How do I know this? Well, when I put a different SIM into my XDA IIs, after I enter the pin code, the simlock application comes up (simlock.exe under \windows\) which checks for the correct unlocking code. Now usually, you have 3 attempts available to do this, before the phone locks and says "contact customer services" or whatever. After I run their application, the counter had a value of -2billion or something, making it impossible to lock it. Interestingly enough, the memory adresses to which they WRITE, are between 0 and 10000. Is it a coincidence the simlock.exe application is 10.5kB? I don't think so!! i think they write their own simlock application to reset the counter, and then they read from 3FC000 the first 4000 bytes, and from FFFEF000 the first 20 bytes. The simlock code MUST be here!! i will post the log from the USB port sniffing tomorrow, as I don't have these files right now. It's pretty obvious to see how the bootloader works. Anyone with past experience especially with CE based devices will be able to figure out how to read these last two chunks of the radio rom.
Here's a link with some interesting files, RED has posted in the past:
http://www.pgwest.com/phone-files/
Username: xda
Passwrod: blueangel
I do agree with no1 regarding the simlock, I think this is exactly the way it works.
no1, I don't know how to do any backup to the SD card, but if you really know what you are doing in the bootloader, try reading from the memory addresses I mentioned earlier.
Keep it up guys, i think we know what their software does, we now need to find out how to read properly the output log.
Regards,
Zouga
Hi zouganelis and no1,
Thanks for the explanations and comments...all makes sense to me now, excellent.
Zouganelis, thanks for the website...that is the stuff I was looking for, cheers!
I do indeed think we are close...will report back later.
So... if they need the .uif file AND the IMEI number, could it just be a case of using the IMEI code to decrypt the contents of the .uif file? In other words the IMEI code is the decryption key??? But what kind of encryption are they using?
I think they used simple XORing in the past for encrypting the radio, OS, and extended ROMs, but this changed slightly for the Blueangel. I wonder if they used a similar method?
-no1
Interesting thought...and a simple one...which explains they can turn around a request so quickly...
You might be correct...the IMEI could bear the encrypted code for simlock or not. Nowadays, encryption standards are:
DES
MD5
SHA
DES is relatively easy to "crack", SHA being the hardest...they are one-way encryptions, which mean they can not be reversed. The only way to get a match is to try...I have numerous proggies for this and will explore this option...
OK, did some more googling, found the following. There appear to be only 3 companies or people who can do this, which makes it even more interesting...
1. www.imei-check.com (UK)
- Download proggie
- Send them back the output and EMEI number
- Receive unlock code
2. Ebay guy (Canada): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43312&item=5763970199&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
- Sends you software
- You will run this software and it will generate a log file (data cable required).
- You'll need to email us this log file and we will send you the unlock code with instructions as soon as possible
Looks like same procedure as EMEI-CHECK
3. www.UnLockItNow.com (Company in Malta): http://www.unlockitnow.com/remote/unlock/by_cable/Pocket_PC/unlock/XDA_IIs_unlock.php
Not sure what process they use, but looks the same.
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Then I also came across this interesting story: http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=200968
This guy writes (edited):
I happend across an official O2 email address that I sent an (abbreviated) SIM unlock request, briefly stating why I needed my XDA IIs to be SIM unlocked, and providing my O2 account number and the handset IMEI number. 30 minutes later and I was emailed back an unlock code.
No ifs, no buts, no questions asked and no payment required.
I placed my Orange SIM card in the IIs, waited for it to boot, entered the code and was greeted with "Unlock Code Accepted." Both dialling out and receiving calls on my Orange account no problemo.
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Bearing the above in mind, I'm not going to directly post the email address, but will gladly pass it on via PM.
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The interesting part here is that he only had to give his EMEI number, nothing else...and received an unlock code.
If you take the official route of unlocking your phone through your network provider, all they need is your IMEI number because they can calculate your unlock code from that.
I'm not 100% certain how the process works, but I'm fairly sure the algorithm they use to generate the unlock code is different for each handset manufacturer. I think the network provider either has to send your IMEI to the handset manufacturer for them to calculate the unlock code, or possibly the provider is given a database of unlock codes for all the handsets they purchase. This might explain why it sometimes takes them a few days or weeks to get back to you with the unlock code.
So figuring out how they convert the IMEI number to the unlock code would be another way to attack the problem. Although, I think it would probably be very difficult to figure out what hashing algorithm they're using to generate the code. But if it can be done, then it would certainly make things a hell of a lot easier!
-no1
SH*TE I have been writing a post for about half an hour now explaining the files and as soon as I logged in it was lost. :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Anyways, here we go again. I am posting the files I promised yesterday. The are three JPEGs which are handwritten notes from the first time I run their application, and a log file from the second time I run the application. Here's the thing: the first time, the software send a read command for the addresses 0-10000 of the radio rom (rrbmc x 0 10000) and store in the x variable. Then it probably compared the checksum with their data, and it didn't match, so they deleted this part of the rom (rerase 0 10000) and they written their own version of it stored in a vector called data (rw data 0 10000). So far so good.
The second time I run the software, it sent again the rrbmc command but this time it didn't erase or written anything, so I guess it does actually what I said before with the checksum.
Another important remark:
The first time I run the software, the software requested some information from the device (rinfo) and the xda replied:
BlueAngel B120 C6B23C704A59520150993080051FF87B
After it finished writing, it sent the same command once more and this time the xda replied:
BlueAngel B120 C6 BE3A709999541E509810802FD775B0
Now the second time I run the application, the rinfo command returned:
BlueAngel B120 C6BC3C70B329B2B1509980809FE49B11
Can these be some form of HEX encryption keys or something?
Happygoat maybe you could use them in your nice proggies?
Anyhow, I think this is all for now. The commands in the logs should be straight forward to understand, it's just the data part which needs real decoding of some sort.
Hope it helps, regards Zouga
Zouga,
Thanks alot for the info...and your patience!
I downloaded a program called USB Monitor, which supposedly logs all data transferred via the USB port...is that the proggie you used as well?
What I want to do is run the IMEI-CHECK program on my device a few times in a row..since it was never SIMLOCKED, I wonder what the output will be...and if they will be different.
I suggest other people run this software as well with a USB port logger, so we can compare logs, and perhaps figure out precisely what we need to do.
Regarding the encryption, I will have a look. I do not think that the data you gave me (C6BC3C70B329B2B1509980809FE49B11) is encrypted...looks like plain ol' HEX to me...will do some more research.
What I think would be the ultimate solution, is to develop an app that calculates the unlock code based upon IMEI number...easy to use, no workarounds, and something I understand: Encryption...
Yes, I am biased...but I am reading up on ass'y code right now to get my arms around this thing...so bare with me...
Hi HappyGoat,
It's good that finally you guys got interested in this! Yes it is the same piece of software I used to sniff the port, it would be interesting to see the output of your unlocked device. Could you please post it as soon as you have it? I hope we can crack this!!
Come on guys, don't just complain for the £20 charge, give us some help here!! We should all run the software and log the data to compare them, as HappyGoat suggested. Then we should all be HappyXdaUsers
Looking forward to some news,
Zouga
Zouga,
Can't download the zip file (bottom one) for some reason...reports that file can not be found...can you try again please?
Cheers,
HG
Tried to make a copy of my ROM to SD Card. Dialog Box shows it copying but after completing in 6mins or so nothing shows on the card. I want to back up prior to copying XDA ROM and unlocking. Any advice would be appreciated.
well
you dont really need to save it on your sd card. You can just back it up in a file on your pc. click the browse button beside the combo box(ie the button with 3 dots) and select a name and a path. it would transfer the os to your pc and u can keep the back up there where its safer. :wink:
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I've already tried that and I just get an error message - Unsupported target filetype - don't know how to write destinationfile c:\Program Files\etc...
well
okay this is what you'll do :: put this line in the destination "c:\rom\os.nb1"; for the source select the combo box then select from device and it should work. if it doesnt then reply me asap. :roll:
Thanks again but unfortunately entering c:\rom\os.nb1 in the destination dialog didn't work. It returned: error opening c:\rom\os.nb1 for writing. The system cannot find the path specified. error opening target device.
Well
PS. Should also add I didn't quite understand your reference to "for the source select the combo box then select from device and it should work. if it doesnt then reply me asap
Well
PS. Should also add I didn't quite understand your reference to "for the source select the combo box then select from device and it should work. if it doesnt then reply me asap
check the image i just sent u. ull see what i asked you to click for the source.(Device Memory (current rom))
then for the destination clikc the 3 dots on its side and type in a name eg os.nb1 and lcick open. :!: :?:
Cool
Thanks, man. It looks like that's done the trick. It's currently copying. Once that's done I believe I need to load the XDA ROM to facilitate the unlock. Many thanks for your help.
David
no probs men. but i need to unlock some 2 more phones an am having a hell of a time. my bros samsung e700 and my dads hp6315. do u by any chance know how i can get that done
I wish I could reciprocate but unfortunately I don't know much about my Wallaby let alone those you've mentioned. I've just downloaded the XDA ROM and my device is not accepting it. Reading stuff on the forum to try to figure out what the problem is. Don't want to take away from your other problems with the Samsung and HP but let me know if you've heard of any problems as to why a device won't accept the XDA ROM. I'm probably doing something wrong.
Cheers for now.
okay i see you really do not know much. now all you have to do is get the special edition rom u get. then use the same program u used to backup your rom to upload the new one. i really want you to be 100% sure you have a back up. then duplicate the back up for safety reasons. Then extract the speacial edition rom. if its just the rom u got the use the program to do it. if its the whole installation u got a progamm called PROGRAMME A should open and it will guide you throught. Then i hope your phone is a wallaby/qtek 1010/ o2 xda/tmobile MDA they are all the same. else your better stop now. then why dont you lets chat i think it had be easier. yahoo ::nowoxi or msn ::[email protected]
Unfortunately, I haven't IM loaded currently. However, what you told me is a big help. I do have the MDA version of the phone so I'll try that when I get back as I have to leave right now. Thanks again and I'll keep you posted as to how it works out.
Hi nowoxi,
got a problem with OSImageTool, I did my own ROM copy but now how can I upload it to my device in case of need(mine is 2020..)? Do I need a SD card or I can do it directly from the xda image program? Many thanks
P.S. if you find a Yahoo mess request,well...it's me!
Didnt really get your compostition. I dont know where to start from or what to think. I know you have a problem and i know its with the ostool but i really dont get (understand) what your problem is. The rom u said u have. is it one you cooked up or the one on your phone before. then wher edo u wanna send stuff to. your phone or you wanna backup the one on your phone :?:
Sorry for the confusion, here's the story.
I'm the owner of an Orange SPV m1000, I received it last week and don't know much about PocketPC....my device is an English version, I'd like to convert it to an Italian one. I found an ITA ROM (it's for Qtek 2020 but it should work..) and soon I'd like to try to flash it. In case of need (maybe something wrong in the flashing...) I'd like to keep a copy of the original ROM installed in my device so I used XDAtools to get one, as you explained in this thread. Now I have this .nb1 file in my pc and the question is: can I upload it from my pc directly in case something goes wrong during the upgrade flashing? Or should I copy the .nb1 file to the SD card first and then try to flash from it ( but in what way?) ? Hope to made it clear now, thanks to your help!
P.S. Still looking the forum for a guide on using the imagetool....please be patient :wink:
Well you can restore it directly from your pc. just follow the steps in the thread. for source instead of selecting something in the combo box. click the 3 dots at the side then use your phone as destination. i hope that helps you out.
Sure thing!
Just one more question: what happen after I have finished upload the .bf1 file to my device with imagetools? It's a kind of autostart procedure or do I have to make some move? Thanks again, bye from Italy
nowoxi
I'm back and about to try to load the XDA ROM based on your instructions. However, question: do I have to removed the existing ROM from my device or will the XDA ROM simply overwrite it?
Hope you're around this Sunday evening/Monday morning!
Cheers
The rom will be overwritten.
Hi everyone.
I don't want this to look like advertising, but since I cooperate with Omnius, I'd like to show you a temporarily free network unlock which helps you avoid bml5 method for extracting unlock key.
You can find download link on this forum (in News&Updates thread), and it would be nice if you could post your unlock log there.
I suggest you to make bml5 and any other important partition backup first, in case anything goes wrong!
I'm not responsible for any damage this software makes to your phone!
Requires only Supreme credit account. You can register on Omnius' web site.
Best regards,
Blagus
Really would love to try this to unlock my wife's Ace, but the registration page won't complete.
Get the error:
"Unable to get list of countries."
AS this is a required field and cannot be manually entered, it won't allow me to complete the registration process.
Tried Chrome and Firefox. Got no love.
donalgodon said:
Really would love to try this to unlock my wife's Ace, but the registration page won't complete.
Get the error:
"Unable to get list of countries."
AS this is a required field and cannot be manually entered, it won't allow me to complete the registration process.
Tried Chrome and Firefox. Got no love.
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Send me username and e-mail that you want to use in PM. I'll make you account.
Same goes for everyone else.
PM sent. Thanks.
Blagus said:
Hi everyone.
I don't want this to look like advertising, but since I cooperate with Omnius, I'd like to show you a temporarily free network unlock which helps you avoid bml5 method for extracting unlock key.
You can find download link on this forum (in News&Updates thread), and it would be nice if you could post your unlock log there.
I suggest you to make bml5 and any other important partition backup first, in case anything goes wrong!
I'm not responsible for any damage this software makes to your phone!
Requires only Supreme credit account. You can register on Omnius' web site.
Best regards,
Blagus
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Hey, noticed ur a developer. Do you mind developing for our ace
djsky2011 said:
Hey, noticed ur a developer. Do you mind developing for our ace
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I guess Ace is 7227 too. Try to connect it to Omnius by selecting S5830, and there's send report button.
Hi All,
I’ve just got myself a “bargain” from eBay that was advertised as unlocked but alas turned up with the sim lock on
I’ve contacted the Tmobile network in the UK and they will only send a code to a uk address and I am not there.
I have looked on this and other forums and seen that I could do it myself. I have rooted the phone and now have the yellow warning triangle on boot up. I also have CWM and Superuser icons in the Applications.
I have then tried to go onto the android app store to download Chainfires Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock. I then get the "There are no Android phones associated with this account" problem. Again I have looked at the solution to remove the phone number and re-enter it but this has not worked. I have tried several times.
I do not have Wifi and obviously can’t access the internet on the phone.
Is someone able to kindly send me the file in an email?
Once I have this done what else do I need to do to the phone? I’ve rooted it but only to the closest number I could find.
Thanks to XDA and all of you for reading this!
I'm a little slow so plese can you dumb it down... alot! ha ha
Phone: GT-I9100
Android version - 2.3.5
Baseband version - I9100BOKJ1
Kernel version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINGERBREAD.BOKK1
apk
That app only works on early version phones and may not work for you. If it doesn't you should try Helroz's Galaxy S Unlock app it works on all S II's but I believe it requires Internet to get a small payload. Which could be a problem for you unless you drive around for the first open WiFi.
It also doesn't give a code it just straight unlocks the phone.
Thanks. I have downloaded this to my computer. What do I now do with it?
I'm still lost... What do I do?
Please can anyone point me in the right direction!
Thanks
Place the app on your internal or external sdcard and install. Ensure you have enabled 'unknown sources' or something like it in the phone settings first. Allow it root access when prompted by the super user app.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Thanks for the quick reply,
The phone is brand new to me and I don't understand your instruction. I have downloaded the file and extraced the folders and files. I have then placed this onto the card. I then go into the phone and have ticked the unknown sources box. I then try to run any of the files and only get a "No applications can perform this action" error.
If I try to run AndroidManifest.xml it opens HTML viewer.
Anyone Please....
It's an apk, you weren't supposed to extract it. Apk files are android installation packages. Push the apk to your phone's sd card, and open it using the "my files" app to install.
Thanks again. I've done that. I can find the file eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode.zip in My files. When I tap on it I get the message "Open file. No applications can perform this action"
What am I doin wrong? Thanks for your patience
smellyskater said:
Thanks again. I've done that. I can find the file eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode.zip in My files. When I tap on it I get the message "Open file. No applications can perform this action"
What am I doin wrong? Thanks for your patience
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You apparently somehow changed the file extension from .apk to .zip. Change it back.
I had to change the file extension from .zip!
I am not running the app and hopefully that will work. Wish me luck!
What else should I do to a new phone? Is there any way to get rid of the Tmobile startup screens?
Thanks for all your help, you have helped me stop pulling all my hair out and shouting at the dog!
The app did not find an unlock code
Anymore ideas anyone?
smellyskater said:
I had to change the file extension from .zip!
I am not running the app and hopefully that will work. Wish me luck!
What else should I do to a new phone? Is there any way to get rid of the Tmobile startup screens?
Thanks for all your help, you have helped me stop pulling all my hair out and shouting at the dog!
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You can flash a stock unbranded firmware... But it sounds as if you should read a lot more educational material before attempting this. Lots of good information is in the roll up sticky in the i9100 general section. Start there, and start reading. I can't offer you any shortcuts. Shortcuts tend to lead to frustration and bricked phones.
I have looked into other ways to unlock this phone...
How do I extract my nv_data.bin - I cannot find this file
-or-
Could someone please upload helroz sim unlock for me?
Thanks... back to banging my head on the wall! lol
I am still not getting anywhere! Please can someone help
I'm stuck now...
Thank you all
Aren't there services on the web that cost abot $40 and send you an unlock code? I understand that you don't have wifi, and the phone doesn't work. But if that's the case, how r u posting here?
Edit:thid is the first result on the duck duck go search engine: http://www.unlockingcodesforphones.com/ FWIW
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
I have a computer with a sim card in it. I know that there are services to unlock but I am trying to avoid that cost if I can. Perhaps after I have tried all other options I will have to go that route.
Thanks
smellyskater said:
Could someone please upload helroz sim unlock for me?
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Here you have Herloz Sim Unlock
;-)
http://db.tt/IVLIgefw
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk
I recently bought a Zebra/Symbol/Motorola TC70 on eBay that is apparently from a Walmart and is seemingly locked down with a custom firmware. I did find firmware files and flashing instructions on Zebra's website. You are supposed to boot into recovery and flash the main image and then afterwards you flash one of two smaller zip files. One is designated as Factor Reset and one is Enterprise Reset. In the description of these files, the Factory Reset says its wipes all partitions and data including the Enterprise folder/partition and the Enterprise Reset does everything but that folder/partition. Zebra seems allow me to download everything but the Factory Reset file which is the one I assume I need to remove the Walmart branded stuff.
My question is, is it possible to manually wipe this partition and gain the same effect as the Factor Reset file? Bad idea maybe?
Any help would be appreciated
Installation instructions can be found here: https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/z...date Loader Image - Non-GMS Release Notes.pdf
TC70 Locked Down
Did you get any joy in downloading the software for the TC. I have one too thats locked down to a custom firms software that and the Zebra site wont allow me to download due to registration of the device being with someone else
Another TC70 here in need of an enterprise reset. I have no idea of its provenance so can't access the stuff on the Zebra website.
Going the whole hog, a non-enterprise reset would be even better and a KitKat GMR ROM image as well would be REALLY welcome!!.
Thanks for any help
After a lot of trying to get the enterprise reset out of Zebra I had no joy. These are simply locked up so tight that once the purchaser has registered the unit only they can gain software for them. Its a pretty good good for the purchaser as they know if one of there handsets go missing no one else can use it so it should deter theft of these expensive handsets but its unfortunate for people who legitimately buy a second hand unit. I had submitted the purchase invoice to Zebra showing the unit had been legally obtained but since it was still registered to another company they couldn't help me. There seems to be a lot of Royal Mail / Parcel Force handsets floating around... avoid them as you will never get it to work. One things for sure Zebra are no way as near helpful as Motorola used to be.
Hope I can help you guys out a little on this one....
Got access to all roms, etc from the Zebra web site and can get anything they offer as far as factory resets (enterprise and otherwise), roms and manuals. I am uploading the ones I already have downloaded for KitKat, Lollipop and MM. If you don't see what you need when I post the links (hopefully here shortly), PM me and I'll download it from the website for ya.
Stay tuned...
*EDIT*
Here is a link to my Dropbox folder with the files for the TC70. The other files I already have and full firmwares are still uploading (due to only having DSL access where I'm at it's going to take a few hours). Check the unit you have and the Zebra website to confirm versions needed, but I believe the latest two versions of the enterprise reset files are up and ready to download.
Again, PM me for specific versions needed.
*EDIT#2*
Link to the thread I started where you can discuss and request specific versions of firmware for your TC70/TC75 or any other Motorola/Symbol/Zebra device firmware.
bobtsunam said:
Hope I can help you guys out a little on this one....
Got access to all roms, etc from the Zebra web site and can get anything they offer as far as factory resets (enterprise and otherwise), roms and manuals. I am uploading the ones I already have downloaded for KitKat, Lollipop and MM. If you don't see what you need when I post the links (hopefully here shortly), PM me and I'll download it from the website for ya.
Stay tuned...
*EDIT*
Here is a link to my Dropbox folder with the files for the TC70. The other files I already have and full firmwares are still uploading (due to only having DSL access where I'm at it's going to take a few hours). Check the unit you have and the Zebra website to confirm versions needed, but I believe the latest two versions of the enterprise reset files are up and ready to download.
Again, PM me for specific versions needed.
*EDIT#2*
Link to the thread I started where you can discuss and request specific versions of firmware for your TC70/TC75 or any other Motorola/Symbol/Zebra device firmware.
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Hi
I need the TC75 full ROM zip. Kitkat or lollipop version.
Thank You very much
Just bought a TC75 and looking for the firmware. No luck yet but will keep trying and post if I find anything
Chris
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bobtsunam said:
Hope I can help you guys out a little on this one....
Got access to all roms, etc from the Zebra web site and can get anything they offer as far as factory resets (enterprise and otherwise), roms and manuals. I am uploading the ones I already have downloaded for KitKat, Lollipop and MM. If you don't see what you need when I post the links (hopefully here shortly), PM me and I'll download it from the website for ya.
Stay tuned...
*EDIT*
Here is a link to my Dropbox folder with the files for the TC70. The other files I already have and full firmwares are still uploading (due to only having DSL access where I'm at it's going to take a few hours). Check the unit you have and the Zebra website to confirm versions needed, but I believe the latest two versions of the enterprise reset files are up and ready to download.
Again, PM me for specific versions needed.
*EDIT#2*
Link to the thread I started where you can discuss and request specific versions of firmware for your TC70/TC75 or any other Motorola/Symbol/Zebra device firmware.
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Hey I need the T700HKXXXREENxyyzz.zip file for the symbol Tc70 thank yu
bobtsunam said:
Hope I can help you guys out a little on this one....
Got access to all roms, etc from the Zebra web site and can get anything they offer as far as factory resets (enterprise and otherwise), roms and manuals. I am uploading the ones I already have downloaded for KitKat, Lollipop and MM. If you don't see what you need when I post the links (hopefully here shortly), PM me and I'll download it from the website for ya.
Stay tuned...
*EDIT*
Here is a link to my Dropbox folder with the files for the TC70. The other files I already have and full firmwares are still uploading (due to only having DSL access where I'm at it's going to take a few hours). Check the unit you have and the Zebra website to confirm versions needed, but I believe the latest two versions of the enterprise reset files are up and ready to download.
Again, PM me for specific versions needed.
*EDIT#2*
Link to the thread I started where you can discuss and request specific versions of firmware for your TC70/TC75 or any other Motorola/Symbol/Zebra device firmware.
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hi
I can not download the T51N0M3XCPUEF01203.zip file from their site.
can you help me thx
Request
Hi,
I just found this thread trough Google.
And i was wondering if you could still access the files on the Motorola site.
Because file: T70N0LXXVRGEF21002.zip is the latest, but is missing the GMS certification.
something i think is needed/handy for using the Google Playstore on updates.
Or if anyone knows where i can get the updates, please let me know.
Edit: the correct 'GMS enabled' firmware should be: T70N0LXXARGEF21002.zip,
and it seems to need update file: 'T70N0L50ARPEF21002.zip'
and Lifeguard? updates?
new info
Mohdennisnl said:
Hi,
I just found this thread trough Google.
And i was wondering if you could still access the files on the Motorola site.
Because file: T70N0LXXVRGEF21002.zip is the latest, but is missing the GMS certification.
something i think is needed/handy for using the Google Playstore on updates.
Or if anyone knows where i can get the updates, please let me know.
Edit: the correct 'GMS enabled' firmware should be: T70N0LXXARGEF21002.zip,
and it seems to need update file: 'T70N0L50ARPEF21002.zip'
and Lifeguard? updates?
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Hi,
I have bought an usb/charge cable for the TC70.
and it actually charges also without an adapter attached to it.
but on-topic,
I also see its 'protected' with Soti.
And i was wondering if you have an Factory Wipe image.
Because when i applied the Full Software Update, It forces the install of the Soti protection also,
rendering it kinda unusable.
But you can get more acces tough the on/off button in terms of connectivity, light settings.
The way to reset these is to put the reset *.zip file on the micro sd card, turn the device off, then hold down the lower button on the left hand side marked with a yellow stripe while holding the power key. It will boot into recovery, select install update from external sd card using the volume keys, then use the top left side button to select the zip. I have a TC70 wifi version and I need the latest update T70N0LXXARGEF21002.zip which you just cannot find or get anywhere. Everything works fine on mine except wifi, I need the wifi config .bin file I believe. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if anyone has these files or has access to them can they download them and upload to a file sharing please.
nokiaman2002 said:
The way to reset these is to put the reset *.zip file on the micro sd card, turn the device off, then hold down the lower button on the left hand side marked with a yellow stripe while holding the power key. It will boot into recovery, select install update from external sd card using the volume keys, then use the top left side button to select the zip. I have a TC70 wifi version and I need the latest update T70N0LXXARGEF21002.zip which you just cannot find or get anywhere. Everything works fine on mine except wifi, I need the wifi config .bin file I believe. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if anyone has these files or has access to them can they download them and upload to a file sharing please.
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i know how to reset it.
but i need the reset file, just like i asked...
and to me, the 'latest' OS file is t70n0lxxargef02002.zip
findable that is
TC510K
Hello can you please help me find the factory reset update file for the TC510K please. It says that I need the file T51N0M3XCFREF01203.zip but I can not gain access to it because ".the access is restricted but free.
To get the system image, you need to contact the Motorola support, as stated on the support site:" Please help . Thank you!
bobtsunam said:
Hope I can help you guys out a little on this one....
Got access to all roms, etc from the Zebra web site and can get anything they offer as far as factory resets (enterprise and otherwise), roms and manuals. I am uploading the ones I already have downloaded for KitKat, Lollipop and MM. If you don't see what you need when I post the links (hopefully here shortly), PM me and I'll download it from the website for ya.
Stay tuned...
*EDIT*
Here is a link to my Dropbox folder with the files for the TC70. The other files I already have and full firmwares are still uploading (due to only having DSL access where I'm at it's going to take a few hours). Check the unit you have and the Zebra website to confirm versions needed, but I believe the latest two versions of the enterprise reset files are up and ready to download.
Again, PM me for specific versions needed.
*EDIT#2*
Link to the thread I started where you can discuss and request specific versions of firmware for your TC70/TC75 or any other Motorola/Symbol/Zebra device firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Files
jimmyhieuphan said:
Hello can you please help me find the factory reset update file for the TC510K please. It says that I need the file T51N0M3XCFREF01203.zip but I can not gain access to it because ".the access is restricted but free.
To get the system image, you need to contact the Motorola support, as stated on the support site:" Please help . Thank you!
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I cannot find these files ANYWHERE without being asked questions by symbol, most of these scanner come from supermarkets and are ex contract but are still tied in zebras database to a contract so they will not release the files to you under any circumstance. This is really frustrating, the original guy bobtsunam who provided the dropbox folder has not been online since august so I think we are screwed.
Dear me, I am in a massive discussion with zebra/symbol support trying to get this file, they suggested I download it, I told them I couldnt, they now want the unit sent in to them.......this is going to be a long thread over a zip file....
anumeric1122 said:
I recently bought a Zebra/Symbol/Motorola TC70 on eBay that is apparently from a Walmart and is seemingly locked down with a custom firmware. I did find firmware files and flashing instructions on Zebra's website. You are supposed to boot into recovery and flash the main image and then afterwards you flash one of two smaller zip files. One is designated as Factor Reset and one is Enterprise Reset. In the description of these files, the Factory Reset says its wipes all partitions and data including the Enterprise folder/partition and the Enterprise Reset does everything but that folder/partition. Zebra seems allow me to download everything but the Factory Reset file which is the one I assume I need to remove the Walmart branded stuff.
My question is, is it possible to manually wipe this partition and gain the same effect as the Factor Reset file? Bad idea maybe?
Any help would be appreciated
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I'm not sure if this helps or is known but just in case its not , so messing around with the tc70 i found myself in setting and was able to view apps, create lockscreen , access camera ,view pictures etc... and actually delete/disable apps, I was able to disable EHS and any other app installed. In my excitement I accidentally deleted a wrong folder which caused tc70 to freeze on boot screen lol. long story short I would like to see what others may add to this glitch so if anyone is interested in this process LMK
Does anyone know if it is even possible to disable Walmart setup app from tc70 settings and if so anyone know of what app I need to disable/delete? As I said I can access settings and many other areas of device .. will pictures of the apps it has help ?
i have reset file for tc700
i need the other os files...the reset locks up bootloader with password but ill share if need be hmu
EBurton said:
After a lot of trying to get the enterprise reset out of Zebra I had no joy. These are simply locked up so tight that once the purchaser has registered the unit only they can gain software for them. Its a pretty good good for the purchaser as they know if one of there handsets go missing no one else can use it so it should deter theft of these expensive handsets but its unfortunate for people who legitimately buy a second hand unit. I had submitted the purchase invoice to Zebra showing the unit had been legally obtained but since it was still registered to another company they couldn't help me. There seems to be a lot of Royal Mail / Parcel Force handsets floating around... avoid them as you will never get it to work. One things for sure Zebra are no way as near helpful as Motorola used to be.
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I'm actually looking for the walmart roms, as my co-worker bought a used TC70 that has been flashed for Home Depot, and wants to use it for Wal-Mart.