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Hello, I'm new, and I need help unlocking my samsung viberant sgs from t-mobile. Its is rooted and running android froyo 2.2. I have done everything to unlock it but to no avail. What is the newest way to unlock the phone?
I tried hexing the nv_data.bin (01 to 00) and that didn't work. I also tired to find the unlock code in bml3.bak file but the code did not work...
Anyone want to shine the light so I can find the way to an unlocked phone?
did you download the free unlock tool app from the market?
Yes, I did but the unlock code could not be found. I tried everything to no avail...
Let me give you my phone specs.
Samsung viberant from T-Mobile
Model number: SGH-T959
Firmware version: 2.2
Baseband version: T959UVKB5
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build version: FROYO.UVKB5.SGSII.V2
You use google search the word : galaxysunlock +android market
You are download this program for unlock to your sim
I would suggest your downgrade OS 2.2 to OS 2.1 because it is easy unlock sim.
How would I downgrade to 2.1?
WaAgG said:
How would I downgrade to 2.1?
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Search for stock Odin files
I agree that you should try from 2.1
WaAgG said:
Yes, I did but the unlock code could not be found. I tried everything to no avail...
Let me give you my phone specs.
Samsung viberant from T-Mobile
Model number: SGH-T959
Firmware version: 2.2
Baseband version: T959UVKB5
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build version: FROYO.UVKB5.SGSII.V2
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Ok .. "could not find code "... now from the unlock app hit menu, unlock, then select generic sgs, then unlock ... restart and enjoy ...
WaAgG said:
How would I downgrade to 2.1?
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I found this youtube video helpful on how to odin back to 2.1. Comes with links to the files as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIBeLG4frjM
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Phone: Samsung Vibrant
ROM: ZenDroid 1.3.5
Kernel: Bali 1.8.6UV
Modem: KA5
OK. I flashed it to default but I still cannot unlock it. I've read on other forums that the t959 can not be unlocked. Oh, well, I guess the journey end here.
What's las situation? I have same thing
I did something very simple: Look in Android Market for "vibrant unlock" applications. I used Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz. It worked like a charm. I have been using my scratchy old Vibrant here in Switzerland for the last six months with no problems.
it didnt work for me because I use froyo 2.2 what's yours?
It works on 2.2. I used it on mine and it unlocked it fine. Run it, wait for the black screen to come back (don't pull battery or reboot- just let it run), it'll reboot on its own.
Once that is done pull up your dialer and hit *#7465625#
If the top says Network Lock [off] then you are unlocked.
What they don't tell you is that you might have to put your new sim card providers APN in and set them for it to work. That is easy.
Just google them and go into Settings>wireless>mobile networks>apn and hit the menu button. Add APN, insert settings and don't forget to hit save. Then back out and tick the one you just entered, put sim card in and reboot.
Bottom of line is no rooting on my phone , coluldnt success it yet.. What have you used for rooting?
See my signature.
Click the link download Option A flash it, reboot and you are Rooted. Follow the instructions. It is real easy.
Thread link and my words, not at all ... damn it!!! am I stupid?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guid...thing/page__st__50__gopid__422599#entry422599
I want to root and then unlock my vibrant phone , I have tried what are above instructions but no works! I have been dealing with it for 3 hours ..
What can I next?
Samsung vibrant t959 , 2.1-update1 T959UVJFD KERNEL 2.6.29 BUİLD ECLAİR
You see that I did something that verisons was changed but why it didnt work at all , I hit busybox it says "no root"
thank you and excuse me for angry
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Ok do this. Download Option A and put it on you internal SD so that it is the only thing on your internal SD labeled Update.zip. Then boot into recovery and hit reinstall packages. Might have to do it twice. Once done reboot. Should be rooted then. Pull up app drawer and check for Superuser app.
Are you on 2.1 or 2.2 now? It you want a good 2.2 try Fishman's Bionix. Put it on your sdcard but this time you'll want to download Option B, install packages twice and the flash Rom. It will already be rooted and then you can download app and unlock.
same thing no root acsess
tried to unlock bootloader
FAILED EPICALLY
in process, got the Doom something kernel for CM7
now since i failed,
i cant use my phone
for any of the other roms
since the kernel is there
ex.
2.3.3 x10a flashes, but does not work properly cuz of the kernel
help
edit 1
flashed azuzu kernel
works ok now BUT NOW IT SAYS MY SIM CARD IS NOT THERE
this would be believable with all the crap it went through.
but... it works on my old not smart phone phone
a Sony Ericsson Walkman
edit 2
fixed after three days of error and trying
note to everyone
for cm7
follow the damn instructions.
please
you see, i am 14 and i think i dont need instructions.
well follow them closely
if you have to copy and paste it to word
and triple space
bold underline
and KEEP ALL FLASHING CRAP IN THE FIRMWARE FOLDER FOR ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FLASHTOOL that is running
i would make a video, but i am afraid that i wont be able to do it again
I have gone through this problem. just flash a 2.1 fw and unlock ur bootloader via onetouch program. Then via xrecovery flash a pre rooted 2.3 fw. And if you get ur baseband unavailable or no sim found on 2.3 rom just flash the 2.3 baseband via flashtool. then follow CM rom method. ur phone will be good to go.
sim lock = 3 UKi unlocked my bootloader using qsd8250_setool2
all went fine but after a while i noticed that my phone was unable to read my sim card
it was saying no sim card or insert a sim card
repaired to stock SE firmware using pc companion
still no sim card, no network
then again rooted my phone
unlocked my bootloader once again but used qsd8250_semc this time
got my network back
my phone is alive again
Hello,
I flashed the most recent MiniCM9-3.0.2 ROM with nAa ICS kernel and followed all steps carefully. Everything works except i get no service. I can find the service network (vodafone) but i cannot connect to it. I've tried to go back to stock kernel and miniCMPro 21 and i get no service as well. Any help?
Thanks
nvm... I figured it was a bootloader-issue, but i guess since you can still find the network your gsm is still working.
In any case, you're on stock rom, try relocking your bootloader and see if you can connect to the network then (Restore-button in S1-Tool)
Hi,
I'll try to restore and see if it works.
Thanks for the help.
Hi,
I restored and reinstalled CM9 and now everything is working! Thanks
i am in exactly the same boat, just flashed same rom and same kernal and now no service, i also was under the impression if i unlocked the bootloader it unlocked phone to all networks but my virgin sim would not work either, the phone was originally on orange and my orange sim worked before i done this, what do i need to do guys just flash back stock rom, if so where can i find this, thanks!
You need to use PC Companion or SEUS from Sony Ericsson to repair your phone, and then relock your bootloader with the Restore-button in S1Tool.
There is a big difference between sim-unlocking your phone, and boot-unlocking your phone.
The first one will allow you to go on other networks, the second one will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
If you want to unlock your bootloader, follow the tutorial and make sure your simlock-certificate is compatible, otherwise, obtain an EMMA/IMEI code from your provider to get your phone on other networks. In that case you can unlock your bootloader too.
There are plenty of warnings in the bootloader-unlock tutorial to prevent you from bricking your phone, if you don't understand the options that are there, don't mess with your phone.
iv tried using the repair function of pc companion but it just says no updates available for this phone, and i cant seem to find SEUS can anyone point me in the right direction please.
think i made a mistake last night though while messing, i locked the bootloader back up, had the capital R where needed, but i had a custom rom but i had flashed back the stock kernel by mistake, now the phone sits with sony ericsson on screen and doesnt do anything else, been that way for hours now, any help really appreciated!
Hi
I had the same problem. The easy way is to put the phone back to stck and start all over again. You can find SEUS here (search on google)
update_service_setup-2.11.4.11.exe
After install it just follow the instructions. When it says no update was found just click next anyway. it will restore the phone. And then start from that point:
unlock bootloader, flash kernel and install new Rom imediatly after flash kernel. DONT LET YOU PHONE START WIHT OTHER ROM OTHERWISE IT WILL GET THE SMA PROBLEM! Put the ROM file in the SD card and after install new kernel go imediatley to CWM and install the ROM.
It should work!
cheers mate iv just downloaded it and run it, this is all that happens once i restart in flashmode, any ideas
Go to the Development section for your phone in this forum and try to find a ROM that is based on the stock rom (I think you should still be able to nstall xRecovery on your phone and enter it), then flash it just like you would other custom roms.
how can i go about installing xrecovery mate as i cant access phone the way it is, i can get it into flashmode, using the power and home button then using back quickly after i restart, iv tried flashing a custom kernel back onto it too from flashtool but it gives an error and doesnt do anything, if only i could get that kernel back on at least just to get it out of the freezing!
Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
SmG67 said:
Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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its saying device connected with usb debugging off, lol, what now, is there anyway to flash back to stock via flashtool as i have stock e10i 2.1 uk stock rom, if so how mate, appreciate the help! iv really jumped in at the deep end and got all confused, used to flashing samsungs!
are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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its the x10 mini mate, e10 model!
ok hang on
this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
Theliakos said:
this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
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im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
big-hol said:
im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
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ok guys this is what im getting when trying to flash stock rom via flash tool
anybody knows how to flash only simlock.ta?
Mine flash tool is 0.8.6.0 ver and it always ignore the file.
I want to flash only this file. Is there any other way?
any idea!!!! any help!!!
If you have unlocked your bootloader, you need to relock it before you can re-simlock IIRC.
Mine is locked bootloader. Now I want to flash with simlock.ta. Flash tool always skip the file. Why? Is there any other way?
But what is IIRC?
also tried with flashtool ver 0.9
But no luck!!!!
Any help???
Why are you so particular about flashing this file? Do you know what is this file and what it does?
Just don't mess around with that file.
Your question is answered by Blagus on GSM Cure,
Simlock data is checksumed, and even if you manage to edit file and write it to the phone, it probably won't boot because of checksum mismatch. So you'll have to find a way to bypass security (loader) and make the phone to accept new security zone. And if this was possible then every tool would be able to unlock it standalone (without EMMA).
And only tool that has X10 mini unlock solution is SEtool but unlock is not available for public
harfot said:
Just don't mess around with that file.
Your question is answered by Blagus on GSM Cure,
Simlock data is checksumed, and even if you manage to edit file and write it to the phone, it probably won't boot because of checksum mismatch. So you'll have to find a way to bypass security (loader) and make the phone to accept new security zone. And if this was possible then every tool would be able to unlock it standalone (without EMMA).
And only tool that has X10 mini unlock solution is SEtool but unlock is not available for public
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Sorry to ask but I just wanted to be clear on something - my Xperia (Ray) refuses to read my SIM card. In fact, it doesn't even ask me for my PIN number, it just boots as normal but I have no connection to any network. I've tried using the SIM card in another phone and it works fine, therefore the problem is with the phone itself.
I'd recently had my phone network & bootloader unlocked by wotanserver using the test point method - because of this I thought the DRM keys would be fine (e.g. TrackId & Timescape still worked). However, when I was updating from GB .42 to .62 OTA (to flash a GB ROM) my phone bricked! So, I ended up using s1tool to restore the locked bootloader. Then I used flashtool to flash a stock ICS ftf file. It seemed to work (the phone rebooted) but it was then I noticed that the SIM card wasn't being recognised. Also, in the Flashtool log I noticed that a blue line was there saying 'this file is ignored simlock.ta'.
Hard resets & updating with Sony Update Service isn't working and there's just so much conflicting info out there that I'm really confused at this stage.
Can anyone help me or is my phone screwed for good?
seamo123 said:
Sorry to ask but I just wanted to be clear on something - my Xperia (Ray) refuses to read my SIM card. In fact, it doesn't even ask me for my PIN number, it just boots as normal but I have no connection to any network. I've tried using the SIM card in another phone and it works fine, therefore the problem is with the phone itself.
I'd recently had my phone network & bootloader unlocked by wotanserver using the test point method - because of this I thought the DRM keys would be fine (e.g. TrackId & Timescape still worked). However, when I was updating from GB .42 to .62 OTA (to flash a GB ROM) my phone bricked! So, I ended up using s1tool to restore the locked bootloader. Then I used flashtool to flash a stock ICS ftf file. It seemed to work (the phone rebooted) but it was then I noticed that the SIM card wasn't being recognised. Also, in the Flashtool log I noticed that a blue line was there saying 'this file is ignored simlock.ta'.
Hard resets & updating with Sony Update Service isn't working and there's just so much conflicting info out there that I'm really confused at this stage.
Can anyone help me or is my phone screwed for good?
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It's rare for any SE phone to be screwed for good... maybe try flashing a stock GB rom, and get back to how your phone was previously? Do any other SIM cards work in the phone? Check service menu (*#*#7378483#*#* from phone keypad) and check SIM or network locks to make sure nothing is wrong there? Check and clean the contacts in the SIM card slot? Unlock the bootloader again, and flash a custom ROM? Just don't try any more over-the-air updates with unlocked bootloader - this bricks many phones! Good luck!
plasmid09 said:
anybody knows how to flash only simlock.ta?
Mine flash tool is 0.8.6.0 ver and it always ignore the file.
I want to flash only this file. Is there any other way?
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To flash simlock.ta rename.it to preset.ta and bundle into ftf file and flash,just disable final verification check.
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
stupid question but here goes anyway...
will flashing a simlock.ta file from a sim-unlocked phone, into a sim-locked phone unlock it?
casca said:
stupid question but here goes anyway...
will flashing a simlock.ta file from a sim-unlocked phone, into a sim-locked phone unlock it?
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.... its not that easy my friend
never mess wid trim area ...
you could have left the "try it and brick your device" mate I wouldn't have been upset with your comment since I was actually thinking that might be the result!
tks for the warning my friend (my phone is unlocked so all is good, it was just curiosity)
cheers!
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you could have left the "try it and brick your device" mate I wouldn't have been upset with your comment since I was actually thinking that might be the result!
tks for the warning my friend (my phone is unlocked so all is good, it was just curiosity)
cheers!
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i did edited it quickly bro as i thought it may seem rude ... bt that wasnt rude at all...
Not rude at all mate, no problem
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Today while flashing ICS ftf to my Sola,i got this error:
This file is ignored : simlock.ta
Though I can acess my network normally without any prob,should i worry about this simlock.ta file??
Also note that my Sola has locked bootloader and isn't locked to any specific carrier.
akp.ajinkya said:
Today while flashing ICS ftf to my Sola,i got this error:
This file is ignored : simlock.ta
Though I can acess my network normally without any prob,should i worry about this simlock.ta file??
Also note that my Sola has locked bootloader and isn't locked to any specific carrier.
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I got it flashing Xperia U 6.1.1.B.10 stock (found in this forum) I wonder whats that too, kinda curious
HELP
help
WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
Z3 c6653 fash finished locked machine
This is the solution
Sorry for my bad English
Use Flastool 0.9.20.0 version. Choose your favorite firmware. Choose exclude files. You do not you exclude simlock.ta file.
CAUTION: Your phone may be dead, the process is at your own risk
Hey,
I have Xperia X10 mini, 2.1.1.A.0.6 build for stock.
I rooted him, install the nAa-14 kernel and MiniCM7-2.2.1 room, and it worked ok.
It's all beginning with trying to change the the room but then i got a problem, loop-boot.
I thought maybe the kernel doesn't fit for the room so i change for CE kernel, which then i got a black screen.
So, i reinstall nAa-14 and MiniCM7-2.2.1, but still got the loop-boot.
I tried several kernels but nothing worked.
Then i thought maybe the CE kernel doesn't work because the phone is rooted , so i un-root him, and it didn't work.
I tried also the Sopc and Update service without a succeed (i tried the update and repair options but i got no option to reinstall it, just notice me i got the last update)
One hour ago i saw the TUTORIAL]Up/Downgrading, ReFlash/ing, Rooting/xRecovery[For Noobs ONLY]
I'm a truly a Noob.
So i tried to root the phone again(SuperOneClick) but with no succeed, It's stuck on "waiting for device"
Then i noticed that the Sopc recognizing my phone as Xperia X8 (wtf?!)
Install the drivers for X8 doesn't help.
This is a dead end for my phone?
did22 said:
Hey,
I have Xperia X10 mini, 2.1.1.A.0.6 build for stock.
I rooted him, install the nAa-14 kernel and MiniCM7-2.2.1 room, and it worked ok.
It's all beginning with trying to change the the room but then i got a problem, loop-boot.
I thought maybe the kernel doesn't fit for the room so i change for CE kernel, which then i got a black screen.
So, i reinstall nAa-14 and MiniCM7-2.2.1, but still got the loop-boot.
I tried several kernels but nothing worked.
Then i thought maybe the CE kernel doesn't work because the phone is rooted , so i un-root him, and it didn't work.
I tried also the Sopc and Update service without a succeed (i tried the update and repair options but i got no option to reinstall it, just notice me i got the last update)
One hour ago i saw the TUTORIAL]Up/Downgrading, ReFlash/ing, Rooting/xRecovery[For Noobs ONLY]
I'm a truly a Noob.
So i tried to root the phone again(SuperOneClick) but with no succeed, It's stuck on "waiting for device"
Then i noticed that the Sopc recognizing my phone as Xperia X8 (wtf?!)
Install the drivers for X8 doesn't help.
This is a dead end for my phone?
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As long as the phone does at least something there's a way to get out of it
Download this, it's original 2.1 firmware for the x10Mini for flashtool, put it in the flashtool firmwares folder and flash it. Afterwards you can do other stuff again, like installing naa-14 and minicm7, or, if you want another rom, make sure you've got the right kernel for it too.
it was E10a, and the link is for I
does is matter?
did22 said:
it was E10a, and the link is for I
does is matter?
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I think the i supports more 3g frequencies than the a, but the ones the a supports are also supported by the i firmware. I think it should work. just try it, it won't break your phone. In any case, it won't get worse than it is now.
SmG67 said:
I think the i supports more 3g frequencies than the a, but the ones the a supports are also supported by the i firmware. I think it should work. just try it, it won't break your phone. In any case, it won't get worse than it is now.
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I got that error
16/020/2012 20:20:14 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
16/020/2012 20:20:14 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
did22 said:
I got that error
16/020/2012 20:20:14 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
16/020/2012 20:20:14 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
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Did you by any chance relock your bootloader in your efforts to unbrick your phone?
did22 said:
Then i thought maybe the CE kernel doesn't work because the phone is rooted , so i un-root him, and it didn't work.
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did22 said:
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(un)rooting and (un)locking the bootloader are NOT the same thing
try this instead.
What is the difference?
I did "Restore" on S1tool
maybe try SEUS
the locked version worked.
Thank you !!
so now, if i want install MIN-08 without break it down, what should i do? root the phone?
btw what it is "locked" mean?
did22 said:
the locked version worked.
Thank you !!
so now, if i want install MIN-08 without break it down, what should i do? root the phone?
btw what it is "locked" mean?
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locked means it's got the original bootloader for your phone, the other one i sent you had the 'unlocked' loader. Min-08 works on the stock kernel, so you should just root your phone (use the padlock button in flashtool) install xrecovery (the +-button in flashtool).
Put this on your sd-card and flash it with xrecovery, it will install CWM and replace xrecovery.
Then put Min-08.zip onto your sd-card and flash it with the newly installed CWM.
Good Luck
did22 said:
Hey,
I have Xperia X10 mini, 2.1.1.A.0.6 build for stock.
I rooted him, install the nAa-14 kernel and MiniCM7-2.2.1 room, and it worked ok.
It's all beginning with trying to change the the room but then i got a problem, loop-boot.
I thought maybe the kernel doesn't fit for the room so i change for CE kernel, which then i got a black screen.
So, i reinstall nAa-14 and MiniCM7-2.2.1, but still got the loop-boot.
I tried several kernels but nothing worked.
Then i thought maybe the CE kernel doesn't work because the phone is rooted , so i un-root him, and it didn't work.
I tried also the Sopc and Update service without a succeed (i tried the update and repair options but i got no option to reinstall it, just notice me i got the last update)
One hour ago i saw the TUTORIAL]Up/Downgrading, ReFlash/ing, Rooting/xRecovery[For Noobs ONLY]
I'm a truly a Noob.
So i tried to root the phone again(SuperOneClick) but with no succeed, It's stuck on "waiting for device"
Then i noticed that the Sopc recognizing my phone as Xperia X8 (wtf?!)
Install the drivers for X8 doesn't help.
This is a dead end for my phone?
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Use flashtool, download stock firmware and flash. i revive my x10mini too