Due to recent lot of posts asking for universal unlocking tool. Let us combine all relevant information in one thread instead of making new threads.
News: 6th Feb 2006
So far there is no unlocking tool availabe for HTC Universal (XDA EXEC, MDA pro, SPVM5000)
only guys at www.imei-check.co.uk claim to have some unlocking solution. They charge GBP 50.00 for this service also they require physical access to phone.
Update # 1
- The all in one HTC unlocker tool do not work on Universal.
- The unlocker tool for wizard also do not work on Universal. (although both have same WM5)
- Flashing your universal with ROM of jasjar will not remove sim lock from the Locked Universal.
- XDA Exec is known to come unlocked by-default.
News: 12th Feb 2006
I contacted imei-check.co.uk about universal unlocker and they informed me that they will not provide any online service for universal unlocking as in past people make illegal use of their tools
News: 20th Feb 2006
Buzz & machinagod are working on this project. Be Patient!:
Developers plz post any requests for data required in developing such tool.
Note: PLease do not make new threads for same topic. We will post any good news in same this thread about Universal unlocker tool as soon as its available.
universal unlocker tool
Is anybody working on universal unlocker tool ?
Mda Pro Unlock
Find below information received from T-mobile regarding unlocking (MDA pro)
I'm pleased to tell you that to unlock your phone we'll give you something called a subsidy PIN. To request this there’s a charge of £15 (including VAT). It may take up to 28 working days for us to send your subsidy PIN to you but normally it’s a lot quicker than this.
It may be that not all of your phone's features will work on another network and you'll need to check that your phone is compatible with the network you're planning to use it on. Sometimes you'll also need a working SIM card to unlock it.
There are a few things you'll need to have done before we can give you your subsidy PIN:
If you pay as you go
-You'll need to have made your first top-up at least three months ago.
-You can then pay the £15 charge for the PIN by topping up your account with vouchers or an electronic top-up card, or by credit or debit card if you have one registered with us.
If you pay monthly
-You'll need to have had your T-Mobile account for at least a month.
-You shouldn't have asked more than twice for a subsidy PIN in the last 12 months.
-If your contract hasn't come to an end, you'll need to pay a cancellation charge.
-Before we give you your subsidy PIN, you'll need to have paid any outstanding amounts on your bills.
-We can then add the £15 charge for the PIN to your monthly bill.
To get your subsidy PIN, please email us again with the following information:
your name, mobile number, and account password (if you don't have a password, you'll need to set one up - you can do this at http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/Dispatcher?menuid=help_cu_ap)
an alternative number we can contact you on
the make and model of your phone
your IMEI number - you'll find this on the back of your phone underneath the battery, or by pressing *#06# on your keypad (or on a Blackberry use the track wheel to scroll to Hide Call and press Return - then from the Options menu on the front screen choose Status Open and you'll see your IMEI)
tell us how you'd like to pay the £15 charge.
Re: universal unlocker tool
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Is anybody working on universal unlocker tool ?
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yes, there is.
machinagod with me.
buzz
@buzz:
if i may say that: if you are working on this, for me this is like we can expect to be unlocking our devices tomorrow...latest the day after tomorrow....
good luck, anyway!
Andy
YES Buzz and Machinagod!
Hi Buzz and MachinaGOD,
thanks that you are working on it......i have the MDA PRO for 4 months now and still waiting EVERY DAY for This TOOL!!!
PLEASE HELP US ALL!!! So we can unlock our Device!
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if i may say that: if you are working on this, for me this is like we can expect to be unlocking our devices tomorrow...latest the day after tomorrow....
good luck, anyway!
Andy
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machinagod did some great research... so we can now successfuly SIM lock Universals ))))
but it is a bit harder than that, so i wouldn't expect anything..
We've calculated yesterday, that if we gonna bruteforce it, it's gonna take 3 years to calculate ((
buzz
Hi Buzz,
Silly question maybe, but now that you can SIMLock them, is it possible to SIMLock them to a different network than they are SIMLocked to at the moment, or only to SIMLock an unlocked handset?
ie I have a Vodafone SIM and could have access to an Orange SIM locked M5000 Universal. I would happily take this device and lock it to Vodafone which would allow me to use my SIM, as although a full unlock would be useful, this would be a major step in the immediate term.
Or do you mean if I had a universal with no lock currently you could SIM lock it to Vodafone?
Thanks for your great work so far (I currently run an unlocked Himalaya with WM5 )
Cheers
Doogie
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AndyME said:
if i may say that: if you are working on this, for me this is like we can expect to be unlocking our devices tomorrow...latest the day after tomorrow....
good luck, anyway!
Andy
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machinagod did some great research... so we can now successfuly SIM lock Universals ))))
but it is a bit harder than that, so i wouldn't expect anything..
We've calculated yesterday, that if we gonna bruteforce it, it's gonna take 3 years to calculate ((
buzz
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Go Buzz!!!
3 years of calculating! Can't someone make an BOINC application for this?
BTW Could everybody stop posting topics with "unlock software available", they make me depressed
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but it is a bit harder than that, so i wouldn't expect anything..
We've calculated yesterday, that if we gonna bruteforce it, it's gonna take 3 years to calculate ((
buzz
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Is that 3 years per device or 3 years to break a general encryption key which then works for all devices? If it is the latter, I'd happily donate my CPU power for calculating
We've calculated yesterday, that if we gonna bruteforce it, it's gonna take 3 years to calculate ((
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Buzz meant it's going to take three years to calculate how long it will take to Brute Force, which will be 3^3 years to crack
Unlocking will happen, and it's in the safest hands in the business I'd say. Should be good news for everyone...
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oh, sorry...
I meant it's gonna take 3 years to brute force it. that means to try every possible password on the device.
there's nothing to calculate ;o)
it is between 00000000 and 99999999.
buzz
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oh, sorry...
I meant it's gonna take 3 years to brute force it. that means to try every possible password on the device.
there's nothing to calculate ;o)
it is between 00000000 and 99999999.
buzz
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This is assuming that you have to run all the numbers! And if so, I'd just start at the other end! LOL :wink:
well, guyz, buzz. and machiengod are my favourite super stars, but i would just like to ask you BUZZ is there any hope in this operation of unlocking universals.
the guyz, of IMEI-check have done it. so its doable, not impposible, i thought i might just ask if we can hope for an unlocker for these phones.
best regards
shady
shadykw said:
well, guyz, buzz. and machiengod are my favourite super stars, but i would just like to ask you BUZZ is there any hope in this operation of unlocking universals.
the guyz, of IMEI-check have done it. so its doable, not impposible, i thought i might just ask if we can hope for an unlocker for these phones.
best regards
shady
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hope never dies! )
buzz
I'll be able do dedicate some more time to this issue due some changes in my workload. Let's see what we can make of it.
Bye,
Ricardo
Good luck!
Go Go Go!
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I'll be able do dedicate some more time to this issue due some changes in my workload. Let's see what we can make of it.
Bye,
Ricardo
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That's great news! I have faith in you and buzz, machinagod!
???????? IS IT A SCAM ?????????
Check out http://shop.xpmobile.com/
They claim to have in stock 8 SIM-free Orange SPV M5000 (HTC Universal) at 450 BP each (which is less than US$800!!!).
They also just sold 4 of the same on eBay at a fixed price of 400 BP!!! The description claimed the devices were new, unlocked (not just SIM-free which might be ambiguous) and they would give you an invoice so the warranty would be valid. They had the extended PayPal guarantee of US$1000, rather than the normal US$200, which indicates they convinced PayPal of their legitimacy, right?
Does Orange allow their SPV M5000 to be unlocked? Wouldn't they charge for it if they did? So how is the price of these XPMobile devices so very low? IMEI-CHECK is really expensive so that possibility is ruled out I would say.
If XPMobile has figured out their own way to unlock the SPV M5000, would the warranty be invalidated if Orange did not do the unlocking? If you sent the device in for repair under warranty, would they check that it was still locked?
Lots of questions! Who has some answers?
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Desperately need Sim Unlock for Artemis. please somebody can help.
many thanks in advance
This Board is full of threads
There is no free solution at the moment, but www.imei-check.co.uk will do the Job for you for 20 Pounds. It works fine and you do not sound like you can wait for a free solution xD
Samson711 said:
This Board is full of threads
There is no free solution at the moment, but www.imei-check.co.uk will do the Job for you for 20 Pounds. It works fine and you do not sound like you can wait for a free solution xD
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Hi sasan mate
Well i have couple of phones for unlock. imei-check is a grate solution, but i prefer xda-developers free solution cos i have more than 2 of them phones to unlock. in return im looking forward to make more donations to xda-developers.
many thanks for your quick reply
Currently there are only two ways to have an artemis unlocked; If you don't want to wait, then pay. If you don't want to pay, then wait.
Another way ... I have just called today to T-Mobile UK and it`s will cost 15£ to get unlock code from them, BUT ... its will takes till 2 !!! weeks ...
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Another way ... I have just called today to T-Mobile UK and it`s will cost 15£ to get unlock code from them, BUT ... its will takes till 2 !!! weeks ...
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But then its not cid unlocked.....
Hi i'm from the Netherlands and i just bought me a nice (T-Mobile)MDA Compact III.
I want it unlocked, searched the net and did found the imeicheck.co.uk, but i don't have a cc.
Now i found a website from a Dutch guy www.erlan.nl and he is saying he can unlock this device too, so my question is, are there any MDA Compact III user who tried this site yet? Cuz i don't wanna trow away 30 euro's
Thanks in advance for your reaction, and don't mind my crappy english.
Greetz Dennis
What type of unlocking do you need? SIM or CID?
If CID unlock is what you are after you don't need to spend a dime. Look at the top sticky on the Artemis Upgrading page.
Seems like erlan.nl is buying his unlockfiles from someone else (imei-check.co.uk?).
The program used to unlock the phone is exactly the same as that from imei-check only the name is different.
Waarom zo duur?
De reden hiervoor is dat ik per toestel ook een vergelijkbaar bedrag moet betalen. De actuele prijs staat altijd bij unlocken. Door hier een kleine marge op te houden blijf ik ook hiermee steeds zo goedkoop mogelijk.
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There is of course this thread, but the poster is being a bit vague about pricing, perhaps it is negotiable if you PM him.
Gajet said:
There is of course this thread, but the poster is being a bit vague about pricing, perhaps it is negotiable if you PM him.
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True Gajet....but his code works without any software or flashing, if only he would spell his terms out !
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True Gajet....but his code works without any software or flashing, if only he would spell his terms out !
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Heh, Isn't that what I said?
What type of unlocking do you need? SIM or CID?
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I need a SIM unlock first and i'm a bit n00b in these things, but when i finnaly have unlocked my sim, i will be reading a lot of other topics to make my device as nice as i want too
There is of course this thread, but the poster is being a bit vague about pricing, perhaps it is negotiable if you PM him.
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pm-ed him and it's 100$ by western union or/and ( not so clear) 50$ by pay-pal to this forum. Well my problem for imei check is the same, i don't have a CC, and 100$ through WU is a bit too much.
So my question still remains, Did someone tried unlocking with erlan.nl??
Ok UPDATE
I could not wait any longer, so i decided to try it..
Well this guy is GOOOOD! within 5 minutes my phone was unlocked, and no paypal bull****, just internetbanking , a screenshot of the payment and this guy does his job.
I now have a SIM and CID unlocked device for 30 euro's
just visit www.erlan.nl and you will be just as happy as i am now gehe..
Dennis
dnizzz said:
Ok UPDATE
I could not wait any longer, so i decided to try it..
Well this guy is GOOOOD! within 5 minutes my phone was unlocked, and no paypal bull****, just internetbanking , a screenshot of the payment and this guy does his job.
I now have a SIM and CID unlocked device for 30 euro's
just visit www.erlan.nl and you will be just as happy as i am now gehe..
Dennis
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Hey Dnizzz,
Nice that this worked, i am thinking of this option too. Does everything still work after flashing, and do you know what ROM is installed?
I am a comlpete n00b at this too, but this forum gives a very nice insight in this matter
Fact stays that i am a little bit scared about "bricking" my device when i do something like this.
Let me know if it is relatively safe to do something like this
yeah its safe, after sim and cid unlock for 30 euro's @ erlan i've installed the black and blue rom on it and it's working nice. i'm very glad i did this.
So i would say, go 4 it.
Decided to use Erlan service, and i can confirm Dnizzz his positive reaction.
Works good, works fast!!
I also used Erlan to remove the simlock on my spv m650. I sent my mail around 8 in the evening and expected to receive a mail the next morning. I was very surprised when he replied within 10 minutes.
simlock worked great and payment was easy by internetbanking
nm my post.
sedde said:
why on earth are you still paying for unlocking things when pof posted the uspl which does the same thing ? ??
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USPL (CID Unlock) helps only to skip the CID hurdle - it does not unlock the SIM or Net lock !!!
Anybody heard of this or tried it? It supposedly supports wildfire S.
http://www.lgtool.net/index.php
from what i can gather, this requires an activated account with the software provider, which you can't do without buying their setool box....also, many of the download links for their drivers etc seem to be totally broken....i don't think anyone will want to be paying out for their tool box, then buying unlock credits etc, when they can't even sort their website out
I am user of that box from past 2 years...
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from what i can gather, this requires an activated account with the software provider, which you can't do without buying their setool box....also, many of the download links for their drivers etc seem to be totally broken....i don't think anyone will want to be paying out for their tool box, then buying unlock credits etc, when they can't even sort their website out
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First of all sorry to jump on old thread.but I want to clear something wrong here.This box named with LG tool actually is partner with setool box.Hardware interface is setool box as additional security and you can use setool services too(for Soy Ericsson all mobiles flashing and unlocking including old to latest one) as well LG tool too. You have to purchase setool box first and than pay activation charges for LG tool only once.After that you can do unlocking more than 4500 mobiles including Samsung htc Hawaii zte (adnroid) and many more.Even most of them are just like give ime and get code instantly.But that box is for gsm technicians not for an individual.When they take start LG tool it was free for trial and testing period like approx one year and we do unlock many mobiles without paying a $.Now when trial period is over there is an activation.And you can use certain unlocks with in 24 hours just to avoid spamming and stable the unlocking market.Yes there is an option for S/off and more than that you can unlock any htc as well as you can repair imei too and backup nvram and etc.... I think that is clear enough now but if some one got any question regarding it I can show screen shot too.And by the way I am just biggest fan and old user of this product.Dont forget the Laser who leaked the xperia security he is real brain behind the setool...
@ Gloris everything is available on their support site but you must be member and user of the box....
here is screenshot a
lgtool.net/img/lgtool_htc.png
Hello guys, lately I've come to know that if we get some sort of bin file from service centers we can unlock our defy.
I have a request for all Indian members to try to get this file if possible. I my self will be trying too. If anyone is able to find it then I might reward that person too.
I specifically made this for Indian members cuz we have something called "jugaad" in our country which gets you whatever you want. Please try your best guys, dont you'll want an unlocked defy ??
S3nt fr0m my D3fy
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We always thought that Motorola don't have a method to unlock production defys (defys shipped to end users). Well we have sufficient information now to prove that Motorola have a method, and that it converts production defys to engineering defys (Phones used by Motorola engineers to make ROMs and other stuff)
This is actually better than a simple unlocked boot-loader because eng defys have unlimited applications (because we have direct access to MOBO/CPU) like overclocking gpu, installing other OS like Ubuntu, Debian, WP7 etc. into NAND and a lot more.
So the problem here is that the tools required for ENG switch is only available to Motorola employees. Till now we have no further information on it. The tools are TI OMAP BOARD CONFIGURATION TOOL and a 16MB .bin file. Other significance of this method is that it might also unlock other phones with OMAP(3xxx/xxxx?) board. Also this method seems to be very stable.
So the good news is that this software is available for most Motorola repair centers. That means it would be easier to get a leak.
What am I rewarding: Otterbox for Defy(might also give my Mugan Power battery, lets see).
Come on guys. No Indian to support this? ;/
S3nt fr0m my D3fy/w1u1 GB st4BL3
No service centres in kerala
OK I will talk to service centre..but before that I have a question...what do u mean by unlock.
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what bin file where should i look for it ...there is a service centre sonewhere in andheri
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Hello guys, lately I've come to know that if we get some sort of bin file from service centers we can unlock our defy.
I have a request for all Indian members to try to get this file if possible. I my self will be trying too. If anyone is able to find it then I might reward that person too.
I specifically made this for Indian members cuz we have something called "jugaad" in our country which gets you whatever you want. Please try your best guys, dont you'll want an unlocked defy ??
S3nt fr0m my D3fy
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What exactly do you mean by 'Unlocked Defy' .? Its already the retail version and is unlocked.
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What exactly do you mean by 'Unlocked Defy' .? Its already the retail version and is unlocked.
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There is this TI tool that can help in unlocking the bootloaders of our defy. That and a 16MB bin file is used which is of most importance for now coz we have the tool.
Please try getting it.
Thanks to Viper:
We always thought that Motorola don't have a method to unlock production defys (defys shipped to end users). Well we have sufficient information now to prove that Motorola have a method, and that it converts production defys to engineering defys (Phones used by Motorola engineers to make ROMs and other stuff)
This is actually better than a simple unlocked boot-loader because eng defys have unlimited applications (because we have direct access to MOBO/CPU) like overclocking gpu, installing other OS like Ubuntu, Debian, WP7 etc. into NAND and a lot more.
So the problem here is that the tools required for ENG switch is only available to Motorola employees. Till now we have no further information on it. The tools are TI OMAP BOARD CONFIGURATION TOOL and a 16MB .bin file. Other significance of this method is that it might also unlock other phones with OMAP(3xxx/xxxx?) board. Also this method seems to be very stable.
So the good news is that this software is available for most Motorola repair centers. That means it would be easier to get a leak.
Chirantan123 said:
OK I will talk to service centre..but before that I have a question...what do u mean by unlock.
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What exactly do you mean by 'Unlocked Defy' .? Its already the retail version and is unlocked.
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He means that you can load custom kernel in order to give more control to the users about what they want on their defy... it's a real plus over the actual state of art of defy!
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here's my story -
when I've first seen the storm of boot loader unlock campaign, i went out to moto service center (searched on web) only to find out it has been shifted to other place. Since then i am searching for it here in Ghaziabad (can't go to other places due to busy schedule).I also tried to obtain TI OMAP board configuration tool from LG service center( as they also have some phones with same board), but got nothing.
Now, I will go to Delhi on this weekend (may be next), lets see what happens :fingers-crossed:
Lol I like our idea 'jugaad' one
I will try to contact my friend in moto service center
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rishi2100 said:
here's my story -
when I've first seen the storm of boot loader unlock campaign, i went out to moto service center (searched on web) only to find out it has been shifted to other place. Since then i am searching for it here in Ghaziabad (can't go to other places due to busy schedule).I also tried to obtain TI OMAP board configuration tool from LG service center( as they also have some phones with same board), but got nothing.
Now, I will go to Delhi on this weekend (may be next), lets see what happens :fingers-crossed:
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Try in lajpat nagar in delhi
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I'm not an Indian but I've got a good idea. Sorry I'm new here so I can't post in developers threads.
So my idea is something like a ****storm against Motorola on Facebook.
I read about ****storms against MacDonald's and they have success.
So if someone like my idea, someone can post it in developers thread.
Sorry for bad english.
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Lol, I had to google "jugaad" and it came up with this:
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I'm not an Indian but I've got a good idea. Sorry I'm new here so I can't post in developers threads.
So my idea is something like a ****storm against Motorola on Facebook.
I read about ****storms against MacDonald's and they have success.
So if someone like my idea, someone can post it in developers thread.
Sorry for bad english.
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Nah, we've tried that. The amount of storming done to Moto when OPMOSH#2 started was intense, but had no results. So, hacking life is the way to go.
Indians, we've all got our fingers crossed for you to succeed! :fingers-crossed:
nidhish91 said:
Hello guys, lately I've come to know that if we get some sort of bin file from service centers we can unlock our defy.
I have a request for all Indian members to try to get this file if possible. I my self will be trying too. If anyone is able to find it then I might reward that person too.
I specifically made this for Indian members cuz we have something called "jugaad" in our country which gets you whatever you want. Please try your best guys, dont you'll want an unlocked defy ??
S3nt fr0m my D3fy
In a jist:
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We always thought that Motorola don't have a method to unlock production defys (defys shipped to end users). Well we have sufficient information now to prove that Motorola have a method, and that it converts production defys to engineering defys (Phones used by Motorola engineers to make ROMs and other stuff)
This is actually better than a simple unlocked boot-loader because eng defys have unlimited applications (because we have direct access to MOBO/CPU) like overclocking gpu, installing other OS like Ubuntu, Debian, WP7 etc. into NAND and a lot more.
So the problem here is that the tools required for ENG switch is only available to Motorola employees. Till now we have no further information on it. The tools are TI OMAP BOARD CONFIGURATION TOOL and a 16MB .bin file. Other significance of this method is that it might also unlock other phones with OMAP(3xxx/xxxx?) board. Also this method seems to be very stable.
So the good news is that this software is available for most Motorola repair centers. That means it would be easier to get a leak.
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OH i get it now, I thought you were talking about SIM, but I realized you were the same nidhish on the
project Cheesecake thread :laugh:
Do you mean the .bin file that turns your defy into Engineer Mode (or whatever they call it) when you take it
into the shop? That's a good start if you can find it.
But the OMAP configuration tool is probably more difficult because the cell phone repair shops don't do any unlocking...
i think they only put your phone into engineer mode to restore it to original system.
Anyways, I would have tried to help, but my carrier is the worst in terms of customer service. If I tried explaining to them
they would fill my mind with senseless **** and I would leave with empty hands
Yep I am the same guy and no issues mate. There are many other Indian members here so if they all can give on shot you never know we have a fruitful result on a day.
S3nt fr0m my D3fy/w1u1 GB st4BL3
Ok got that.. It was a little ambiguous initially.
Its the binary that's Important, getting the TI tool wouldn't be difficult. Will try for that.. Lets see if we can get lucky..
A little $$$ to the customer service is enough. :thumbup:
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A little $$$ to the customer service is enough. :thumbup:
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Yup that's what my "jugaad" meant. Please try guys. Its for the community.
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A little $$$ to the customer service is enough. :thumbup:
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Yes, especially now when Moto announced last Sunday it's laying off 20% of its staff, or 4,000 jobs of which two-thirds outside the US:
http://allthingsd.com/20120812/goog...rola-cutting-20-percent-of-staff-or-4000-jobs
That's the price you have to pay for not listening to your customers, Moto!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/defyhangout/permalink/413139558733954/
Don't think it's true, though...
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
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Thank you :good:
when you meet, ask to plug it in to a outlet, if it dashcharges, its real.
or
open bootloader by turning off phone and press volume up+power, it should be named someting ms8996 or something like that.
Whats the price?
Hgneto said:
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
Thank you :good:
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I saw you comment and first off I'd like to say its already a chinese branded phone and very modest company, not your usual suspects for making "Phoney." (pun intended) Also I do not own the phone yet, but since you're cautious I'll still help you out.
When I buy phones from untrusted/unknown parties I always meet them in very open public places and look them in the eye when they're talking, looking for signs of anxiety or hesitation.
Now onto the phone itself:
pop the sim tray out make sure there are 2 slots (real oneplus 3 has 2 slots). okay
Go to settings> about phone check the imei with this: https://swappa.com/esn (its free and trusted site)
pop one of my sim cards in and make a phone call. go back to settings> about phone and check the baseband, model number, build number etc. and make sure they are correct/up to date.
go to the camera (usually the stock app) and I test photos and videos.
turn on bluetooth and make sure it searches for my headset which i have on at the time.
Open a web browser and see how fast the app opens and open multiple tabs and different websites in each.
For a phone like this I would feel the quality of the build because most knock-offs just don't feel like "real"
and LAST but not LEAST go to settings> security and check the fingerprint sensor, (how fast it esponds, if it responds at all, nothing is for sure but chances are very slim that a knock-off company is putting a high quality fingerprint system in a knock-off phone. I do all of this while talking to him/her about how the yankees are really sucking this year, and telling them my fantasy football team is better than theirs by a long shot.
I sure hope this helps :fingers-crossed:
Check the Android version. If it says Nougat, then it is obviously a fake one.
Thank you! Isn't there an app that can check if the phone is real? Like all the internals and camera module? I heard there's one with the name similar to AIDA..
Also, could anyone post the latest settings page where I can see the latest build/baseband and so on, please?
Thank you all
brugernavn said:
when you meet, ask to plug it in to a outlet, if it dashcharges, its real.
or
open bootloader by turning off phone and press volume up+power, it should be named someting ms8996 or something like that.
Whats the price?
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he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
Hgneto said:
he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
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That's suspicious, I would never buy this.
Water damage isn't visible from the outside but you could be screwed later on.
J_Dutch said:
That's suspicious, I would never buy this.
Water damage isn't visible from the outside but you could be screwed later on.
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What if I do every test mentioned above? As a sound test?
If everything works well, it shouldn't be a problem.. it's even seen the original screen protector..
Hgneto said:
What if I do every test mentioned above? As a sound test?
If everything works well, it shouldn't be a problem.. it's even seen the original screen protector..
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You could easily get 300 euro for OP3 so for me the real question is (and it should be your question as well) Why would the seller throw away 150 euro? Why would anybody do that? Nobody would unless something is wrong.
Hgneto said:
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
Thank you :good:
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Looks real. Exactly like mine did whwn I got it. But what's to say that's what you will receive. Especially at half price.
Buy using a reputed site and pay using a known payment method.
That way if you do get cheated will have some way to get your money back.
Isnt that fingerprint Sensor/ home button too thick and too small from left to right?
Blubber120 said:
Isnt that fingerprint Sensor/ home button too thick and too small from left to right?
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Yeah it actually does look a little weird. Not the same compared to mine. Mines shorter from top to bottom and longer left to right.
Hgneto said:
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
Thank you :good:
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It looks real, it still has the screen protector on it too, have him take a pic of the back and get the imei and look it up, it seems legit, maybe he won it and is just selling it cheap, just make sure it powers on and no other issues
Hgneto said:
Thank you! Isn't there an app that can check if the phone is real? Like all the internals and camera module? I heard there's one with the name similar to AIDA..
Also, could anyone post the latest settings page where I can see the latest build/baseband and so on, please?
Thank you all
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If you can get internet... Download the Geekbench 3 from playstore and run a test and you should get around 2250+ singlecore score and 5400+ multicore score (If you can only download geekbench 4 then score is around 1700 for single and 4000 multicore)
Hgneto said:
he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
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That's not a UK plug, looks US to me which means it's running different bands than the EU model. Check it'll work on your network
Hgneto said:
he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
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Its not UK plug
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ghostofcain said:
That's not a UK plug, looks US to me which means it's running different bands than the EU model. Check it'll work on your network
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3g bands should be ok but 4G can be problematic.
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