hello and sorry for beign desperate for root. Thing is im going on a vacation and need my phone unlocked. I heard that by having the nv_data.bin (which is located on the efs folder) i can generate an unlock code...
i Tried to find cf.root but i cant seem to find it for my build version: IML74K.UHLPJ.
how can i get root access on this ICS build ?
thanks.
Poroto said:
hello and sorry for beign desperate for root. Thing is im going on a vacation and need my phone unlocked. I heard that by having the nv_data.bin (which is located on the efs folder) i can generate an unlock code...
i Tried to find cf.root but i cant seem to find it for my build version: IML74K.UHLPJ.
how can i get root access on this ICS build ?
thanks.
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You go by your kernel version, not the build version. And once you've rooted try the helroz unlock app on the play store called galaxy_s unlock
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Poroto said:
hello and sorry for beign desperate for root. Thing is im going on a vacation and need my phone unlocked. I heard that by having the nv_data.bin (which is located on the efs folder) i can generate an unlock code...
i Tried to find cf.root but i cant seem to find it for my build version: IML74K.UHLPJ.
how can i get root access on this ICS build ?
thanks.
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
It worked for me but I've used the touch version of the recovery. Some users report that they can flash busybox without installing the recovery. I also have ICS stock rom.
I don't think you need root to unlock?
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norpan111 said:
I don't think you need root to unlock?
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And how else he would access EFS folder? Use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature. Simple and quick method. Then there are basically 2 apps you can use. One is able to calculate unlock code (Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock from Chainfire), but your HW revision must be older one. If you have newer version then use helroz app (Galaxy_S Unlock) which will patch nv_data.bin file to unlock it. Oh and don't forget to make backup of the EFS folder before you do anything.
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And how else he would access EFS folder? Use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature. Simple and quick method. Then there are basically 2 apps you can use. One is able to calculate unlock code (Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock from Chainfire), but your HW revision must be older one. If you have newer version then use helroz app (Galaxy_S Unlock) which will patch nv_data.bin file to unlock it. Oh and don't forget to make backup of the EFS folder before you do anything.
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Thanks, i wanted to try to unlock through the galaxy s2 sim unlock from chainfire, how can i check if my HW revision is compatible? i prefer this metod so as to avoid the patching of files. thanks.
type *#2222# to see your HW version
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Dear All
I installed siyah and now i have CWM , Super user programm and some Utilities icons.
I would like to unblock the device do i need to use those application mentioned or i can jump to next process which is installaion of Galaxy s2 unlock from android market???
Regarding the CWM and Super user icons which are present on the phone do we need to use them for some reason???
Regards
Vinay
install the android unlock app from market.
Super user is the app which grants you permission to access the file structure of phone so you can unlock it.
cwm is updated recovery that comes with rooting of the phone allows deeper access the root of the phone.
In any case do not make any changes to these files unless phone downloads and update.
Cosmic Blue said:
install the android unlock app from market.
Super user is the app which grants you permission to access the file structure of phone so you can unlock it.
cwm is updated recovery that comes with rooting of the phone allows deeper access the root of the phone.
In any case do not make any changes to these files unless phone downloads and update.
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Hello
Yesterday i failed the unblocking process with diferent ways that are suggested by XDA also previously i uploaded to my S2 stock ROM taken by SAMOBILE and i did not succeded unblocking the device; i runed ROOT checker and i found out that root process was done incorrectly so maybe this is the reason that i did not succeed in unblocking process my question is :
a) should i try different stock ROM and do all process again?
b) i am using kernel : I9100XXLQ6 is this problematic ROM that makes rooting process difficult?
Best Regards
Vinay
Try flashing siyah again to gain root, steps in the thread ,,,,do search
What unblocking are you referring to? If you meant Sim unlock have you tried the chainfire's app yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode&hl=en
kjplasma said:
Try flashing siyah again to gain root, steps in the thread ,,,,do search
What unblocking are you referring to? If you meant Sim unlock have you tried the chainfire's app yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode&hl=en
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Hello
I am refering Sim unlock .
Let me resume:
I puted a ROM stock : I9100XXLQ6 after that i puted via ODIN siyah .
After that i downloaded from market S unlock that i runed 5 minutos to gain the CODE which ment to unblock your SIM card but after 5 minuts it did not retrieve any code it just gave me : Unable to find the CODE .
After that i downloaded from market Galaxy s unlock to run step 1 and step 2 but the issue is i cannot ru step 1 which is : EFS folder .
Regarding the chainfire i did not teste that.
Regards
Vinay :crying:
so can you confirm that you have root...
if yes then plz try the chainfire app...
......or try galaxsim unlock by Spocky.
kjplasma said:
so can you confirm that you have root...
if yes then plz try the chainfire app...
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Regarding chainfire which version should i download to test and where can i find chainfire could you please pass me the link for the kernel that i mentioned
Regards:crying::crying:
check my first post in this thread...
kjplasma said:
check my first post in this thread...
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Thank you.
I unblocked and rooted via CF-ROOt tool.
With siyah i was not able to get rooted but with CF-ROOT tool it was imediatly.
Thank you all
Regards
Vinay
Success in rooting and unblocking from sim card
:laugh:
kjplasma said:
Try flashing siyah again to gain root, steps in the thread ,,,,do search
What unblocking are you referring to? If you meant Sim unlock have you tried the chainfire's app yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode&hl=en
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Dear Sir.
I succeded in rooting , unlocking in S2 now i just would like to know why the system is creating the LOST DIR folder in SD card ,please?
Regards
Vinay
PLEASE, can anybody help me with this thing. I have to unlock my SGS 2. I read few threads about this problem, and about the nv.data.bin file. I opened this with hex-editor program and i found this sequence of numbers. I don't konw what to do next, can anybody help me with UNLOCK CODE ? Thank's a lot !
yakes......i've unblocked it in GB, ICS & JB...never touch that bin thing.
have you tried:
galaxysim unlock?
galaxy s unlock?
galaxy s2 sim unlock?
rares.colf said:
PLEASE, can enybody help me with this thing. I have to unlock my SGS 2. I read few threads about this problem, and about the nv.data.bin file. I opened this with hex-editor program and i found this sequence of numbers. I don't konw what to do next, can enybody help me with UNLOCK CODE ? Thank's a lot !
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
Install the apk at the end of the first post...
gastonw said:
yakes......i've unblocked it in GB, ICS & JB...never touch that bin thing.
have you tried:
galaxysim unlock?
galaxy s unlock?
galaxy s2 sim unlock?
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I've tried that kind of aplication, but did not work. Still waiting for a miracle
Pay your carrier for an unlock code.
rares.colf said:
I've tried that kind of aplication, but did not work. Still waiting for a miracle
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hmmm..with those exact apps? busybox installer too?
never heard a fail unlock with all the mention apps above....lol i don't see it happening.
Post ur nv_data.bin I will unlock it . You will find it in efs folder
ankur.co.in said:
Post ur nv_data.bin I will unlock it . You will find it in efs folder
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Thanks man
rares.colf said:
Thanks man
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Here just replace ur nv_data.bin
Hey Guys !! I want to know if i can upgrade my Galaxy S3 4.0.4 to the latest version without loosing the unlock .
I got it from France , and i don't know the method used to unlock this phone .
i can't put photos in here ='(
so
Current Frimware version : I9300BVBLH2/I9300FTMBLH2/I9300BVLH1/I9300BVBLH2
Baseband Version I9300BVLH1
Android 4.0.4
Build Number IMM76D.I9300BVBLH2
If you need further infos just tell me !!
Thanks for helping in advance !!
MadMaxtun said:
Hey Guys !! I want to ask if i can upgrade my Galaxy S3 4.0.4 to the latest version without loosing the unlock .
I got it from France , and i don't know the method used to unlock this phone .
i can't put photos in here ='(
so
Current Frimware version : I9300BVBLH2/I9300FTMBLH2/I9300BVLH1/I9300BVBLH2
Baseband Version I9300BVLH1
Android 4.0.4
Build Number IMM76D.I9300BVBLH2
If you need further infos just tell me !!
Thanks for helping in advance !!
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Some SIM unlock methods do not survive the upgrade to JB. Not knowing the method, it is impossible to answer.
You can always use Galaxsim unlock (search XDA for free) to unlock the SIM once upgraded. It needs root though, but its free.
rootSU said:
Some SIM unlock methods do not survive the upgrade to JB. Not knowing the method, it is impossible to answer.
You can always use Galaxsim unlock (search XDA for free) to unlock the SIM once upgraded. It needs root though, but its free.
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so i can upgrade to any version ???!! then i have to root it and finally use Galaxsim ?! right ???!!
MadMaxtun said:
so i can upgrade to any version ???!! then i have to root it and finally use Galaxsim ?! right ???!!
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I would recommend upgrading to the very latest version for your region, yes. You need to get off ICS ASAP really.
If you're making a big leap to say, 4.1.2 (recommended) then you may be best preparing to do a factory reset. This of course wipes the internal SD card too. So just backup what you can before flashing a ROM. Even though you may not need to reset, it is best practice due to settings incompatabilities.
Then, IF you have become sim locked, you can quickly root using cf-auto root, run GalaxSim unlock and unroot again (using super use app).
rootSU said:
I would recommend upgrading to the very latest version for your region, yes. You need to get off ICS ASAP really.
If you're making a big leap to say, 4.1.2 (recommended) then you may be best preparing to do a factory reset. This of course wipes the internal SD card too. So just backup what you can before flashing a ROM. Even though you may not need to reset, it is best practice due to settings incompatabilities.
Then, IF you have become sim locked, you can quickly root using cf-auto root, run GalaxSim unlock and unroot again (using super use app).
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Thanks !! if i need something else , i know who to contact !!!
Good luck!
Hello Guys!
I've try to cut it short.I would like to debrand (sim unlock) my SGS3, I used a tool named GalaxSim Unlocker, but it sad
"Either your nv_data md5 file is inexistent/wron or Samsung md5 function has changed. Stopping here to prevent eventual errors."
What is it? How can I fix this? or there is other method to network unlock my phone ?
HELP ME
THANK YOU GUYS BEFORE
Best way at present is to purchase an unlocking code from your network. The previously posted free methods don't work anymore due to changes by Samsung to the efs folder.
boomboomer said:
Best way at present is to purchase an unlocking code from your network. The previously posted free methods don't work anymore due to changes by Samsung to the efs folder.
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What prices am I looking at for sim unlock?
TY
Is it possible to downgrade the rom and the modem for the one click method ?
Cost for a code varies, contact your network and a few repair ships to compare.
Yes, you could downgrade to older baseband -but only if you have a backup of your pre-MG4 efs folder and know what you're doing. Chances of bricking the phone are fair and you'll be stuck on that baseband, any upgrade will again lock the network.
That's why I said a code is currently the best option.
OK
boomboomer said:
Cost for a code varies, contact your network and a few repair ships to compare.
Yes, you could downgrade to older baseband -but only if you have a backup of your pre-MG4 efs folder and know what you're doing. Chances of bricking the phone are fair and you'll be stuck on that baseband, any upgrade will again lock the network.
That's why I said a code is currently the best option.
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I dont have any backups, but I have another Unlocked S3, is it possible to copy all the phone rom,modem etc, stuff to the locked phone ?
drastyk said:
I dont have any backups, but I have another Unlocked S3, is it possible to copy all the phone rom,modem etc, stuff to the locked phone ?
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No its not .
s
JJEgan said:
No its not .
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I have the I9300XXEMG4 rom, is it the not unlockable one ?
drastyk said:
I have the I9300XXEMG4 rom, is it the not unlockable one ?
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No, it isn't. What you proposed isn't possible and wouldn't unlock the phone.
TY
boomboomer said:
No, it isn't. What you proposed isn't possible and wouldn't unlock the phone.
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Is there will be a tool in the future what sim unlock this this rom ?
drastyk said:
Is there will be a tool in the future what sim unlock this this rom ?
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Only when we can forecast the future but that is still in development .
OK
Hope the best
So it was originally on 4.3 and i was told to downgrade to 4.1.1 to unlock it so i did..
I ran the GalaxSim Unlock app to unlock it but its saying invalid IMEI now :/
I dont have a backup of anything what can I do to unlock it..
Thanks.
You should to install 4.4 version to unlock it. It is the latest version.
How would i do that?
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4.4 won't help anyone, you can't downgrade to 4.1 without an efs backup to restore. Pay for a code.
boomboomer said:
4.4 won't help anyone, you can't downgrade to 4.1 without an efs backup to restore. Pay for a code.
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Well I know the imei number its supposed to be (on the box)
anyway I can restore that?
Usually when the imei is invalid it means you have damaged the /efs folder, the only way to repair this is by restoring a backup.
However first try flashing a stock rom again, just to be sure, if it's still invalid then the problem is definitly the /efs folder. Because the /efs is specific to each individual phone there isn't much we can do. Moral of the story is to make sure you make a /efs backup. The app you used should have a tool to backup the /efs folder, and this should have been done before trying to write to it.
I did copy the efs folder to my sd card before doing anytjing with it...
But copying it back just made it have yellow text on the homescreen...
I tried reflashing back to 4.3 but no solution...
EDIT:
After copying it again it made the text go away but my IMEI is still 0049...
Any help?
edit2:
FIXED IT, Got the IMEI back
Is there any guide now on how to unlock the phone? Currently on android 4.1.1
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iRhyiku said:
I did copy the efs folder to my sd card before doing anytjing with it...
But copying it back just made it have yellow text on the homescreen...
I tried reflashing back to 4.3 but no solution...
EDIT:
After copying it again it made the text go away but my IMEI is still 0049...
Any help?
edit2:
FIXED IT, Got the IMEI back
Is there any guide now on how to unlock the phone? Currently on android 4.1.1
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So you wanna root your phone, right
xda_Noob. said:
So you wanna root your phone, right
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No, the phone is rooted and has a custom recovery.
I want to SIM-Unlock it so I can use any networks sim on it.
The easiest and safest way is to contact the carrier whom the phone is locked to and ask for an unlock code, they should give you it, but might charge (I'm not sure how much.)
Try to do the nv_data.bin method.
You won't find the md5 value in the log (Samsung patched that a while ago), instead, run this on a Linux machine (or in the Android terminal):
(cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum
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iRhyiku said:
No, the phone is rooted and has a custom recovery.
I want to SIM-Unlock it so I can use any networks sim on it.
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Samsung updated the efs in one of the 4.3 roms and above. Your 4.1 rom doesn't recognise it as the 4.1 rom cannot read a V2 efs and since you started out with a v2 efs you cannot do anything with Rom versions below 4.3.
Restore your original rom or install a custom 4.4 rom regain your imei and either pay for a code or contact your carrier. This app is useless in your case..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
Darke5tShad0w said:
Samsung updated the efs in one of the 4.3 roms and above. Your 4.1 rom doesn't recognise it as the 4.1 rom cannot read a V2 efs and since you started out with a v2 efs you cannot do anything with Rom versions below 4.3.
Restore your original rom or install a custom 4.4 rom regain your imei and either pay for a code or contact your carrier. This app is useless in your case..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
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Yeah I eventually gave up, updated to CM11 and paid for a code and its all working fine now, thanks everyone for the help.
iRhyiku said:
Yeah I eventually gave up, updated to CM11 and paid for a code and its all working fine now, thanks everyone for the help.
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where did u got the code ? and how much did u paid ?
regards
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where did u got the code ? and how much did u paid ?
regards
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I actually went into my local town, went into one of those "phone unlocking/repair" shops and paid £15 to get it done. Was done in 30minutes and works beautifully.
Using GiffGaff on a Orange Samsung Galaxy S3 running Cm11.