Well i´ve got a GT-9100, aka, international SGS2. Well after flashing one of the latest nightlies of CM10.1, when I inserted my PIN code, it told me to enter my network unlock code, but my phone has been Carrier unlocked since a year ago, and unlocked by imei code. So I thought.. WTF? I started to look on the internets and i oung a post on the cyanogen forums I thing it was, were there were a lot of people complaining because their SGS2´s had been Carrier LOCKED by those nightlies. I recovered my carrier unlock by flashing a /EFS backup I had from a lot of time ago, but I cant use 4.2.2 or the latest 4.2.1 because it keeps king of reseting my EFS!! And even if I flash the good copy of my EFS, if im still on 4.2.2, it resets it on every reboot!!. I dont know if this is a problem with all the 4.2.2 roms, since Ive also tried AOKP JB MR1 Build 5 and 4, and still the same problem. So it might be a problem with the AOSP itself.
Anyone know a way to use 4.2.2 and not have this carrier lock problem??
Any ideas at all??
I can still use older versions such as older 4.2.1´s and my carrier is fine again. WTF
Make another EFS back up with 3rd party tools like hc ktool and / or galaxy s unlock.
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gastonw said:
Make another EFS back up with 3rd party tools like hc ktool and / or galaxy s unlock.
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Ive already got a EFS backup, whats happening is that with 4.2.2 versions, the unlocked SGS2´s are being carrier locked again. And even if you restore your good EFS on 4.2.2, after every reboot, it resets itself saying its carrier locked again.
I know you already have a back up, I suggested you do a couple of additional back ups with 3rd party apps.
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I know you already have a back up, I suggested you do a couple of additional back ups with 3rd party apps.
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But do you have an idea of why this is happening only with carrier locked sgs2 on 4.2.2?
ROM related or corrupted EFS folder, maybe both.
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ROM related or corrupted EFS folder, maybe both.
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I found a threat at CM wiki where a lot of people are having the same problem, all of them SGS2 carrier unlocked and after flashing 4.2.2 :S and had same problem with AOKP JB Build 5 and 4. May be google related :/
I'm not the one on CM, you are
And if I were, I would try that, who knows, might work
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I'm not the one on CM, you are
And if I were, I would try that, who knows, might work
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Im not on CM, i WAS on CM, im now on AOKP, but the problem is with all 4.2.2 based roms, not only CM or AOKP.
pilililo2 said:
Im not on CM, i WAS on CM, im now on AOKP, but the problem is with all 4.2.2 based roms, not only CM or AOKP.
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Even better, all 4.2.2 based ROMs then.
As far as I know, there's no magical solution for this (yet).
I suggest you to try, I would.
Ok, found the problem and solution for anybody having same problem.
It looks like my phone was only PARTIALLY unlocked, wich i dont know what it means, and on 4.2.2 roms, partially unlocked phones are relocked again dont know why :S. So just fully unlock your phone using some unlock app on the market.
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pilililo2 said:
Ok, found the problem and solution for anybody having same problem.
It looks like my phone was only PARTIALLY unlocked, wich i dont know what it means, and on 4.2.2 roms, partially unlocked phones are relocked again dont know why :S. So just fully unlock your phone using some unlock app on the market.
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Awesome chaval.
GalaxySim Unlock is free here, at xda.
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hello all,
i have followed entropy512's thread here to get my at&t samsung galaxy s2 rooted with stock settings...i then wanted clockworkmod recovery so i went to this and followed directions to get everything installed...everything was ok and working until a few weeks ago when the 'Check Update' option under Setting stopped working...
basically what happens is when i goto Settings-> Software Update->Check for updates->Hit OK (Check the AT&T server for new software update?) a dialog comes up that says 'Checking for software updates...' and nothing happens...i have left the phone over night with device management app checking for software updates... when this used to work, it took less than 1 minute to check...
finally, the only way for me to stop this is to go and force stop Device Manager under Applications->All, so before i restore the phone to factory, i was wondering if anyone knows what might be the issue here?
Thanks,
FI
fastindy said:
hello all,
i have followed entropy512's thread here to get my at&t samsung galaxy s2 rooted with stock settings...i then wanted clockworkmod recovery so i went to this and followed directions to get everything installed...everything was ok and working until a few weeks ago when the 'Check Update' option under Setting stopped working...
basically what happens is when i goto Settings-> Software Update->Check for updates->Hit OK (Check the AT&T server for new software update?) a dialog comes up that says 'Checking for software updates...' and nothing happens...i have left the phone over night with device management app checking for software updates... when this used to work, it took less than 1 minute to check...
finally, the only way for me to stop this is to go and force stop Device Manager under Applications->All, so before i restore the phone to factory, i was wondering if anyone knows what might be the issue here?
Thanks,
FI
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The issue is that you're rooted, I wish people would search more
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The issue is that you're rooted, I wish people would search more
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umm this option was working until a few weeks ago and it randomly stopped so im not sure what rooting has to do with it...furthermore, i did search using various permutations of words around the issue at hand, and i did not find threads that addressed this issue...
fastindy said:
umm this option was working until a few weeks ago and it randomly stopped so im not sure what rooting has to do with it...furthermore, i did search using various permutations of words around the issue at hand, and i did not find threads that addressed this issue...
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Being rooted you shouldn't even worry about updates, if you had actually searched you would have seen that
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fastindy said:
umm this option was working until a few weeks ago and it randomly stopped so im not sure what rooting has to do with it...furthermore, i did search using various permutations of words around the issue at hand, and i did not find threads that addressed this issue...
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OTA updates require factory recovery. I'm a bit hazy on the details but I believe CWM, in short, replaces that.
It might also be because you either turned off/uninstalled or inadvertently removed factory bloatware.
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OTA updates require factory recovery. I'm a bit hazy on the details but I believe CWM, in short, replaces that.
It might also be because you either turned off/uninstalled or inadvertently removed factory bloatware.
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This. Amongst other things. If u insist on trying to eventually upgrade to whatever crap gets pushed out to us yer best bet is to do a full wipe to completely stock firmware.
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Being rooted you shouldn't even worry about updates, if you had actually searched you would have seen that
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once again, the issue is not weather i should worry about updates or not nor did i search for if i should worry about updates...this option was working and something happened that caused it to stop working...and my searches i did was around getting device management to connect to the dm server (which is where the 'Checking for update' got stuck)
BROKKANIC said:
OTA updates require factory recovery. I'm a bit hazy on the details but I believe CWM, in short, replaces that.
It might also be because you either turned off/uninstalled or inadvertently removed factory bloatware.
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This. Amongst other things. If u insist on trying to eventually upgrade to whatever crap gets pushed out to us yer best bet is to do a full wipe to completely stock firmware.
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both of you seem to be spot on...i didnt realize that removing bloatware which was marked as 'ok to remove' on the document of things to remove safely could have been the issue...initially i had frozen them using titanium...neway i restored the phone using the CWM backup i had and the option started working like expected...thanks for the input
I'm curious...why do you want that option to work?
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I'm curious...why do you want that option to work?
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so that i can get ICS when AT&T releases the official one... i know there are leaked versions out there, but i dont mind the wait, especially, from the research, i have found people having issues with various features
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so that i can get ICS when AT&T releases the official one... i know there are leaked versions out there, but i dont mind the wait, especially, from the research, i have found people having issues with various features
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Do you recall all the issues with UCKK6 Gingerbread? That was an AT&T release. The devs had to tear it apart to debug and try to fix it. Any build will have bugs in it. But generally, custom firmwares will have fewer bugs than AT&T firmware.
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Do you recall all the issues with UCKK6 Gingerbread? That was an AT&T release. The devs had to tear it apart to debug and try to fix it. Any build will have bugs in it. But generally, custom firmwares will have fewer bugs than AT&T firmware.
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unfortunately, i joined the android bandwagon only when i got my samsung galaxy s2, which was a little late in the game, so i have no clue on all the start up issues that people experienced with Gingerbread release...
for now ill need to stick with stock/At&T firmware however ill make the switch to custom firmwares when i stop being lazy and create a USB jig for myself...
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for now ill need to stick with stock/At&T firmware however ill make the switch to custom firmwares when i stop being lazy and create a USB jig for myself...
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Why would you need a jig? You're already rooted with CWM.
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so that i can get ICS when AT&T releases the official one... i know there are leaked versions out there, but i dont mind the wait, especially, from the research, i have found people having issues with various features
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I've been running AOKP by Task for a while and have never had a serious issue. The one's I have had were self inflicted and with some reading were quite easy to fix.
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Why would you need a jig? You're already rooted with CWM.
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if my research that i conducted a while ago is right, then basically samsung has implemented a flash counter which increments each time you flash a custom, non-stock rom...it might also be applied to non-stock kernels/firmwares as well (im not too sure)...so to prevent the flash counter from ever incrementing, ill need to put the phone in download mode using the jig and continue from there...
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I've been running AOKP by Task for a while and have never had a serious issue. The one's I have had were self inflicted and with some reading were quite easy to fix.
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alright thanks, ill check it out
fastindy said:
if my research that i conducted a while ago is right, then basically samsung has implemented a flash counter which increments each time you flash a custom, non-stock rom...it might also be applied to non-stock kernels/firmwares as well (im not too sure)...so to prevent the flash counter from ever incrementing, ill need to put the phone in download mode using the jig and continue from there...
alright thanks, ill check it out
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This is wrong. It is only incremented when you use ODIN to flash nonstock items. CWM has no bearing on flash counters.
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fastindy said:
if my research that i conducted a while ago is right, then basically samsung has implemented a flash counter which increments each time you flash a custom, non-stock rom...it might also be applied to non-stock kernels/firmwares as well (im not too sure)...so to prevent the flash counter from ever incrementing, ill need to put the phone in download mode using the jig and continue from there...
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You have some bad information...but I have some good news for you.
The flash counter only counts the number of times you've flashed a custom kernel in download mode via Odin. Using CWM to flash anything can't touch the flash counter. Same goes for Mobile Odin. I've been rooted and flashing for months, I don't have a jig, and my counter is still at zero.
EDIT: Ninja'd by a pirate!
fastindy said:
unfortunately, i joined the android bandwagon only when i got my samsung galaxy s2, which was a little late in the game, so i have no clue on all the start up issues that people experienced with Gingerbread release...
for now ill need to stick with stock/At&T firmware however ill make the switch to custom firmwares when i stop being lazy and create a USB jig for myself...
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Any GB issues only surfaced if you updated to 2.3.6. 2.3.4 for a "stock" firmware was pretty awesome. I'm on the latest ICS leak from ATT (LD4) and aside from the emmc bug (I'm using a safe kernel so I don't have it) IMHO its more complete then CM9 was. I stopped using CM9 at the end of May and don't miss it at all now.
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alright well i learnt something new today...and now that i have the freedom to flash like a mad man without worrying about flash counter (via CWM), i will surely checkout some of the leaked versions of ICS that you guys are using, and see which one works best for me...thanks for all the new info
fastindy said:
alright well i learnt something new today...and now that i have the freedom to flash like a mad man without worrying about flash counter (via CWM), i will surely checkout some of the leaked versions of ICS that you guys are using, and see which one works best for me...thanks for all the new info
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I reccomend roms that use i9100 bases as they are usually better, roms like phonebricker, and shostock2 are good, my favorite touchwiz based rom though is serendipity 9. But thats my experiences so try them for yourself (i use aokp as my daily though.)
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Remove Triangle and Reset Counter
http://shetalksandroid.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-reset-sgs2-flash-counter-and.html
Please read the above link.
I just did it last night and really works!
Time to hit the Thanks button
EDIT:
This not only makes the meter go back to zero, but also removes the yellow triangle, without the JIG.
Thanks to Chainfire, its free! Just read the above link. (And please "Search" more
Well, I'm having a little problem. I installed JB in my galaxy, and I noticed I lost the unlock, after that, I restored EFS and unlocked again. Now, after unlocking (but not restarting) I had no problems, but as soon as I restart the phone, the unlock is gone. I am using AOKP JB from task650 with its default kernel
Thanks!
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Well, I'm having a little problem. I installed JB in my galaxy, and I noticed I lost the unlock, after that, I restored EFS and unlocked again. Now, after unlocking (but not restarting) I had no problems, but as soon as I restart the phone, the unlock is gone. I am using AOKP JB from task650 with its default kernel
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hmmm. interesting.
GS2 unlock is just a file edit IIRC. So the file is able to be edited, and sticks.. but after a restart it reverts back.
I've heard of a reasoning for this, not this exact problem, but stuff not sticking after reboot. Cant put my finger on it...
You might want to start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29928519
Not sure if it will help, but he was having a similar issue and found a solution. Also maybe you want to check the thread for the ROM you are using to check if anyone had similar problems.
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You might want to start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29928519
Not sure if it will help, but he was having a similar issue and found a solution. Also maybe you want to check the thread for the ROM you are using to check if anyone had similar problems.
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Well, I checked out the thread, I can unlock it when I'm on ICS, but when I flash to JB I loose the unlock. However, he unlocked on GB and then upgraded to ICS, I could try that out later but I dont't think it'll make any difference..
Thanks!
Have you checked the aokp jb thread to see if anyone is having a similar problem?
Also, did you try just calling AT&T for the unlock code? in my previous job i used to travel frequently. Every time i got a new phone i called at&t, explained that i travel abroad very often and needed to unlock my phone to use local carriers in the places i travelled to. The gave me the code every time with no problems. I would assume the unlock code they give you would work regardless of what rom you have installed?
I've flashed 99% of available roms and kernels and have never lost my unlock.
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Well, just flashed Súper Nexus, the unlock is working.
Thanks!
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Hi all,
So i have been having some problems with my s2 recently which I hope you can help me with. Phone was working fine a few months ago, then the micro usb socket failed on me. No worries, new board goes in all is well. Then a couple of weeks ago same problems again, again no worries ill put a new board in i thought!
Please with another sucessful fix I also decided to finally test out ICS so jumped on the latest nightly cyanogenmod. Anyway, since these things I am now finding my phone will just stop getting any signal. IT usually eventually comes back after many resets and battery pull outs, and when it works it works well (3g access no problems). Today it has done the same thing and now won't seem to come back, even the IMEI number is missing this time when i type *#06#....
Does anyone know if this is likely hardware or software?
Thanks all,
Ian
Not even generic imei? You dont happen to have a EFS backup?
Have you tried flashing back te original firmware you had before the problem?
Have you tried changing the modem? since it is the one that adresses the signal problem.
And if you're thinking of flashing original ICS firmware do be carefull. Mind the Brickbug.
I face the same problem, but i at least get generic imei and signal.
Please excuse the bad english.
no imei when type *#06#
No backup.
I had this problem last weekend but the imei came back just from lots of resetting. Question is is this hardware or software?
drummerian said:
no imei when type *#06#
No backup.
I had this problem last weekend but the imei came back just from lots of resetting. Question is is this hardware or software?
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Well, if you had a backup and restored and it would have worked it we could have ruled out the hardware.
Otherwise it surpasses me. I would have an experienced forum member answer your question. I am sorry i was of no help.
Please read these. It may be of some help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261948
costin85 said:
Well, if you had a backup and restored and it would have worked it we could have ruled out the hardware.
Otherwise it surpasses me. I would have an experienced forum member answer your question. I am sorry i was of no help.
Please read these. It may be of some help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261948
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thanks for your help anyway it is much appreciated. Hopefully someone wikll be along to help me out, ideally want to keep the phone another 3 months til my contract upgrade
Without a backup you're not fixing it. Service centre if you want it done properly, or ask local mobile repair shops (which can be very 'hit & miss').
It's unlikely to be a hardware issue if the IMEI has disappeared. It's a firmware/software problem that's caused it; exactly what however, would be conjecture on anyone's part (and irrelevant anyway; knowing what caused it isn't going to help you fix it, trust me).
Edit - Given you've only got a few mths till you get a new phone & given the probable cost of repairs, I'd be bringing forward my new phone purchase.
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Without a backup you're not fixing it. Service centre if you want it done properly, or ask local mobile repair shops (which can be very 'hit & miss').
It's unlikely to be a hardware issue if the IMEI has disappeared. It's a firmware/software problem that's caused it; exactly what however, would be conjecture on anyone's part (and irrelevant anyway; knowing what caused it isn't going to help you fix it, trust me).
Edit - Given you've only got a few mths till you get a new phone & given the probable cost of repairs, I'd be bringing forward my new phone purchase.
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But it did have this issue last weekend and the IMEI just seemed to....come back..
why would this not happen again?
What CM rom are you running
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HANDSY said:
What CM rom are you running
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cm-10.1-20130212-NIGHTLY-i9100
When I used to run GB Miui (>12 mths ago, shortly after I got my phone), the IMEI would occasionally disappear immediately after boot for anything up to 30 seconds.
Why did it happen ? I'm no developer (I'm not even sure the developers of that particular rom knew), but it always showed up or after another reboot.
Essentially, if the IMEI doesn't come back after rebooting a couple of times, you're cactus.
Maybe do a clean install of stock & a reset (stay away from 4.0.4 stock). I wouldn't get my hopes up tho. First thing you do when you run non-stock firmware/root your phone is backup EFS. Always.
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When I used to run GB Miui (>12 mths ago, shortly after I got my phone), the IMEI would occasionally disappear immediately after boot for anything up to 30 seconds.
Why did it happen ? I'm no developer (I'm not even sure the developers of that particular rom knew), but it always showed up or after another reboot.
Essentially, if the IMEI doesn't come back after rebooting a couple of times, you're cactus.
Maybe do a clean install of stock & a reset (stay away from 4.0.4 stock). I wouldn't get my hopes up tho. First thing you do when you run non-stock firmware/root your phone is backup EFS. Always.
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hmm will potentially have to try this then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261948
i rooted a couple of years ago when i got the phone, don't ever remember mention of efs and never had problems until now...
well a couple of data wipes and a reinstall of the same rom againand i have signal again...
i think this confirms it must be software related...now to backup efs.
Tell the developers of the rom you're using. Could be useful to them.
will do! any suggestions of a ICS rom that is more stable than the CM nightlys?
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cm-10.1-20130212-NIGHTLY-i9100
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If that's 4.2.2 flash modem LS8 so it matches the RIL.
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If that's 4.2.2 flash modem LS8 so it matches the RIL.
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based on my understanding of this sentance i clearly need to do some reading!
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based on my understanding of this sentance i clearly need to do some reading!
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Lol I would say so, however you have realised it and that's a good thing. If you can already flash a rom then you can flash modem. It's exactly the same. The only reason I've mentioned it is that I run CM nightlies myself and if I use any modem other than LS8 I have the same problem.
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Lol I would say so, however you have realised it and that's a good thing. If you can already flash a rom then you can flash modem. It's exactly the same. The only reason I've mentioned it is that I run CM nightlies myself and if I use any modem other than LS8 I have the same problem.
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ah by modem i assume you mean radio rom? I did used to be more up to date on the latest roms and lingo but have sort of moved on to new hobbies in recent years. I will have a go with the new modem and see how i get on!
thanks
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ah by modem i assume you mean radio rom? I did used to be more up to date on the latest roms and lingo but have sort of moved on to new hobbies in recent years. I will have a go with the new modem and see how i get on!
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Modem = Baseband = Radio
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Modem = Baseband = Radio
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thanks, just flashing the latest ls8, CM nightly and saving my efs folder now.
thanks again
After flashing to the last CM 10.1 got this "SIM UNLOCK PIN" plus no mobile network.
I read that this could be fix flashing its RADIO for a new one. Now...
I was reading some posts for good radios and I saw that NELP3 is a good one, but I dunno that it can be used with my i-777 model. If there is actually a better radio, plz feel free to recommend it I will be willing to use it with CM 9.1 (stable).
If you guys can help me out with this issue I'll appreciate it.
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All this happened after flashing to the 10.1 nightly of CM
You could check in the development forum...there is a while thread dedicated to radios at the top..hope this helps
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You could check in the development forum...there is a while thread dedicated to radios at the top..hope this helps
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I'm kind of lost on the forum could u please help me out pointing the POST referred to that subject that u mention? thank you
[Modems][Jun 09] AT&T SGH-I777 (Samsung & AOSP Based ROMs)
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[Modems][Jun 09] AT&T SGH-I777 (Samsung & AOSP Based ROMs)
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Nice, I saw that post but they seemed without any difference that I can perceive from just watching their different names... :S
UCKH7
UCKJ4
UCKJ1
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ETC
Which one is the best to use?
They are pulled from official releases, and leaks of I777 firmware. From oldest to newest, the official releases are
UCKH7
UCKK6
UCLE5
UCLL6
UCMD8
Different phones and different geographic areas respond differently, so you just have to experiment by flashing them in succession, and trying out for a few days. You might start with UCMD8 as it is the latest, and many have reported very good results with it.
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They are pulled from official releases, and leaks of I777 firmware. From oldest to newest, the official releases are
UCKH7
UCKK6
UCLE5
UCLL6
UCMD8
Different phones and different geographic areas respond differently, so you just have to experiment by flashing them in succession, and trying out for a few days. You might start with UCMD8 as it is the latest, and many have reported very good results with it.
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I gave it a try and I flashed after rebooting some pop up like "ANDROID upgrading applications" 0 - 84 till 84 - 84
After all that same UNLOCK SIM PIN appear, I'll keep trying them as u said from the lastest to the none lastest
Well dunno if its good or bad but I tried every single one of the MODEMS on that post and no one seems to be working on my phone, what else should I try now? dunno if its relevant but I was using it with the CM 9.1 (stable)
XDA_Mod said:
I gave it a try and I flashed after rebooting some pop up like "ANDROID upgrading applications" 0 - 84 till 84 - 84
After all that same UNLOCK SIM PIN appear, I'll keep trying them as u said from the lastest to the none lastest
Well dunno if its good or bad but I tried every single one of the MODEMS on that post and no one seems to be working on my phone, what else should I try now? dunno if its relevant but I was using it with the CM 9.1 (stable)
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Is it asking for you to enter the pin?. If so you can log into your att account and get the pin for your phone from there. I was nosing around on mine yesterday and saw that option. But it did say if your sim is locked (10 failed tries) you will have to purchase a new sim card from them.
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Is it asking for you to enter the pin?. If so you can log into your att account and get the pin for your phone from there. I was nosing around on mine yesterday and saw that option. But it did say if your sim is locked (10 failed tries) you will have to purchase a new sim card from them.
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It ask but it doesn't ask for the real sim card I dunno, I flashed the 10.1 CM and it bugged my phone. I tried the PIN and the one that is use to recover after u fail 3 times and the same nothing happen.
I entered security optioin but its not tilt the option to lock the phone, etc, etc.
Give it the try to this MODEMS and nothing happen. damn CM! dot
Is there no Galaxsim unlocked that I could use to unlock my SGS2 cuz every single version, the one from the app store or another one need to make a "contribution" to unlock his phone....
I need a FREE one so I can unlock it without any problem
Pm me ur email address
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I believe as others your phone is not netwok locked ita actually asking for your sim unlock pin ie the pin proctecting unauthorised use of yourbaim card. Obviously no pin entered, no access to network.
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Hello guys
b4 i tell my problem id like to apologize in case that this was already discussed or in case my knowledge of android aint yet "high" enough.
To understand me fully ill write the whole story that ive done on my mobile in the quote.
P/s: its for my 1st time having an android in my hands.. so all my knowledge gained was during yesterday and today.
Yesterday i received the S2 i9100M from canada with gingerbread and sim locked.
Later that day, after i done a little reasearch on forums.. i succeed to root and unblock it ( sim unblock) - used galaxy_s unlock
Cz my CWM was ver 4. i wasnt been able to install OmniROm (kitkat 4.4.2)
Today, i installed a jelly bean version, and install a CWM ver that fits kitkat ~ though i dont know reallly how it changed by it self to TWRP.
After this .. i installed omnirom and gapps (standard pack).
And here is now the problem, i can't unlock again the sim.
As far i understood.. though when turning on the mobile it gives me yellow triangle, that the kernel is not fully rooted (?) ~ also downloaded an application from market, dont remember the name.. but used the same one yeasterday to see if it was rooted or not.
But, IF i want to unlock sim.. i got to have it rooted so id have the possbility to run the superuser and the galaxy_s unlock application.
ps: also i deleted the files that were stored by galaxy_s unlock application, and that causes error in aplication even after reinstalling it. ~ however i hope this is gonna be fixed after flashing the rom again and wipe...
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So the question is : How to root the kernel which is installed by Omnirom ?
Sadly.. i didnt understand much about kernels.. so i ask you how to go through this problem with unlocking the sim..
Meanwhile.. id really like to stay on omni, cz i really like it ~ the simplicity, but in case that there is no chance to stay on it cz of the simcard.. im prepared to use other roms as well (but still preferably kitkat).
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Heelllo again
since i had no ideas from you, i decided by my self to try instal cyanogenmod rom since it has the option of root. ~ instalation completed and root works as well.
But now.. the the biggest problem i have.. is cz i can't unlock the sim
tried Galaxy_s unlock from helzing(?) but it didnt work out.
tried .. galaxy S2 sim unlock and the app stops at 4/5 ~ the application seems its crashing
also tried one more application (dont remember the name) but it wants to pay 3 dollars to install pro version , while guaranteeing me that it has a code for me ~ and i doubt about this.
Any ideas ?
Ps: sorry in case i shouldnt post again here
Try *#06* in dailer,does that return your imei?
Ans on a side note,omnirom is rooted,you just have to enable it in developer settings,because its set to off as a default
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demon2112 said:
Try *#06* in dailer,does that return your imei?
Ans on a side note,omnirom is rooted,you just have to enable it in developer settings,because its set to off as a default
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After i entered what u said, it said me : mobile network not available ..
ohh.. well i tried to find it in developer settings.. but seems like i was to tired to find em .. however on CM i made the root working... but as ive said b4... none of the applications work =(
Im sorry to say but you lost your IMEI please follow thread that adresses that issue
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im so dumb ;@
demon2112 said:
Im sorry to say but you lost your IMEI please follow thread that adresses that issue
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Hehe... i didn't =D
u gave me wrong code =D ~ *#06* , BUT its *#06#, thats the reason it gave me that error.
However, now i flashed to jelly bean, and now again to CM (damn kitkat is da best)
Tried again those 2 applications : Galaxy S unlock and Galaxy s2 simunlock
1st.. didn't work =(
2nd.. stopped working at 4/5 process
Is there any other way to do it for free ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/howto-gt-i9100-free-sim-unlock-via-t1064978 may work may not. This is for i9100 so do it at you're very own risk.
ThX
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/howto-gt-i9100-free-sim-unlock-via-t1064978 may work may not. This is for i9100 so do it at you're very own risk.
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ThX, though yeah.. i saw this thread already, but hoped theres a easier and faster method =D (since im kinda in hurry while being w/o mobile to be called/to call)
Well.. probably ill try it later in evening if ill find some free time, and hope this its gonna work.
if it worked for others thn it might work for this one as well.. i hopefully hope =D
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demon2112 said:
Ans on a side note,omnirom is rooted,you just have to enable it in developer settings,because its set to off as a default
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well today i installed this rom again, to see.. if i really was so sleepy and didn't see the rooting possibility.
well in anycase.. i didn't find it again. dunno, maybe i missed it somehow, but i doubt there is this chance.
In CM this option for root its easy to find, didn't have same luck/success with omnirom.
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Meanwhile.. i was shocked when i used CM for a while.. just to try it... Battery had 80%, did a reboot and had only 20% -_-
Happend this to me more times, though not more such in big differences, and i can't tell the same to had it on omni.
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back to my problems...
after trying to get simunlock on : CM kitkat, Omnirom kitkat, Jellybean & Icecream, everytime had the same failure procedure, tried each for at least 3 times.. (i also mean that i totally wiped the system, install the rom, and try again)
in the end of the day, i tried to get on the stock ROM and it worked (gingerbread) ~ used Galaxy S unlock
Now the question is ...
How to install any newer ROM (preferably kitkat xD) w/o loosing the network access ? =D
Sorry if this had been already somewhere posted, haven't yet seen.