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Hi, after the update to froyo (in my case JP6) i found out the appbrain fast web installer wasn't working anymore. After some reading, it seems that the android_id (which this app uses) is set to a fixed number during the froyo update. This means the app cannot find a unique android_id to send the 'install instruction' to.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8604909#post86049
1. Make sure and backup your /dbdata/databases /com.android.providers.settings /settings.db file
Then in ADB or connectbot type the following
su
cd /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings sqlite3 settings.db
sqlite> insert into secure (’name’, ‘value’ ) values (’android_id’,'device_id_goes_here’);
sqlite> .exit
Reboot
note 'device_id_goes_here’is your 16 digit HEX device ID
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This fix seems to do the job, but i can't get it to work. Probably because i made a mistake with the usage of su and shell etc.
So i tried to fix it another way and this is how i did it (similar to the other fix):
1) With RootExplorer (or similar) navigate to: /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/
2) Make a backup of the file (by copying it)
3) Change the permissions of the file (using RootExplorer) ,so that it can be moved/sent to your pc using Dropbox,Gmail,Bluetooth etc. In this example i have moved it to my c:/ folder on windows.
4) When the file is on your pc. Run windows command (cmd) and navigate (using cd) to your /android/tools folder.
5) Execute: 'sqlite3 c:/settings.db
6) Now type in (after sqlite>): insert into secure (’name’, ‘value’ ) values (’android_id’,'device_id_goes_here’);
Note: 'device_id_goes_here' is a random (so you can choose whatever you want) 16 digit number.
7) Type: .exit and close the cmd box.
8) copy the settings.db file back to your phone and move it back to /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/
Choose yes when overwrite prompt pops up.
9) Reboot your device
10) Register your device using the 'Fast web installer' app on your phone.
11) DONE! You're ok again to install apps OTA using the appbrain market!
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Note, if you don't know how to do step 4-7, read some articles about how to set up and use adb (since that also contains the sqlite3 tool)
I hope this helps for people having problems with this.
Hanness said:
Hi, after the update to froyo (in my case JP6) i found out the appbrain fast web installer wasn't working anymore. After some reading, it seems that the android_id (which this app uses) is set to a fixed number during the froyo update. This means the app cannot find a unique android_id to send the 'install instruction' to.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8604909#post86049
This fix seems to do the job, but i can't get it to work. Probably because i made a mistake with the usage of su and shell etc.
So i tried to fix it another way and this is how i did it (similar to the other fix):
Note, if you don't know how to do step 4-7, read some articles about how to set up and use adb (since that also contains the sqlite3 tool)
I hope this helps for people having problems with this.
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Looks good. One question, how do you find out what your original device ID is? I have a UK unbranded GT-I9000... what's the ANDROID ID for that?
Ah, you just make one up. I used SQLite Editor to just edit the file, made up my own number and rebooted. Works fine now. A bit simpler than your suggestion above.
tokyogtr said:
Ah, you just make one up. I used SQLite Editor to just edit the file, made up my own number and rebooted. Works fine now. A bit simpler than your suggestion above.
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That should indeed be easier
In the post I refer to in the captivate forum, there is mentioned an app to find out your android_id. But to know your original id, you would first have to reflash to an older firmware where the id is not touched. But it is true, you can just make up your own 16digit number. Only some games with online highscores fixed to the id instead of an account could benefit to know your old id, I think.
Worked for me!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
hum
shud be easier to just download "Android ID Changer" from market after installing sqlite3. does the same trick.. but more user-friendly for people not so comfortable to use adb shell.
trasig said:
shud be easier to just download "Android ID Changer" from market after installing sqlite3. does the same trick.. but more user-friendly for people not so comfortable to use adb shell.
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Hmm maybe Iḿ retarded, but how do I install sqlite3 to my phone?
No clue what he meant with installing sqlite3, I just downloaded the said Android ID Changer, made up and applied an ID and now Fast Web Installer works just fine.
I don't know if it is just coincidence or due to this, but before that I had tons of "download unsuccessfull" errors with the Market. Downloads failed nine out of ten times. Now, with changed ID, it works flawlessly again! My phone runs on JP6 Voodoo Doctor Edition 2.1.
Thanks for this advice!
I just installed the ID changer, entered a new code and rebooted, but the ID had not changed..
first time i tried it i got an "error editing databases".... do you have to change permissions to the folder/directory for the settings.db?
ukdtweak said:
I just installed the ID changer, entered a new code and rebooted, but the ID had not changed..
first time i tried it i got an "error editing databases".... do you have to change permissions to the folder/directory for the settings.db?
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same problem here....
The only thing remotely related I could think of is that I had my system folder mounted as R/W with SGS Toolbox. But does that affect dbdata?
Check SGS Toolbox on mine and system was already mounted as RW...
I have tried changing the permissions with Root Explorer, to dbdata etc. but after rebooting, they are back as they were?
Beats me... but I can now confirm that the "download unsuccessfull" errors are back in place. It was just a coincidence after all, and shows that the blame is on Google, not any specific ROM or mod.
Fast Web Installer still worked though, even made it past the "unsuccessfull" barrier.
Wonderful fix!
Hanness, have you considered reporting this to Samsung? I think having the proper Android ID set and retained during firmware updates is quite important.
miki4242 said:
Wonderful fix!
Hanness, have you considered reporting this to Samsung? I think having the proper Android ID set and retained during firmware updates is quite important.
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According to this, this may be due to ro.serialno not being set in build.prop
trasig said:
shud be easier to just download "Android ID Changer" from market after installing sqlite3. does the same trick.. but more user-friendly for people not so comfortable to use adb shell.
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Android ID Changer did the trick for me . (I have not done anything with sqlite3.)
I used http://www.dbsoftlab.com/database-editors/database-browser/overview.html to edit settings.db as explained.
Works like a charm. Downloads & Updates are flying in!
Edit: After few downloads it stucks again, I deleted Market data. Works again. Bugs everywhere ...
Hanness said:
Hi, after the update to froyo (in my case JP6) i found out the appbrain fast web installer wasn't working anymore. After some reading, it seems that the android_id (which this app uses) is set to a fixed number during the froyo update. This means the app cannot find a unique android_id to send the 'install instruction' to.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8604909#post86049
This fix seems to do the job, but i can't get it to work. Probably because i made a mistake with the usage of su and shell etc.
So i tried to fix it another way and this is how i did it (similar to the other fix):
Note, if you don't know how to do step 4-7, read some articles about how to set up and use adb (since that also contains the sqlite3 tool)
I hope this helps for people having problems with this.
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Thank you very much...I followed your instructions exactly and managed to fix it. Android ID changer didn't work for me.
sadly appbrain is blocked in China for whatever reason I don't know... so that won't work for me hehe
stassano said:
sadly appbrain is blocked in China for whatever reason I don't know... so that won't work for me hehe
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oh well, the great firewall of china at work again.
Hi all,
First of all I have an Asian version Generic HTC Desire Z (Asian version but not under a provider) with the following software information:
Android version 2.2.1
Baseband: 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel: 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7....
Build: 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software: 1.82.707.1
My CID is HTC_044
From what I read, in order to root, we have to downgrade the software version to 1.34..... , right?
SO thats what I did.
I have followed the steps to downgrade in ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261 )
and creating a goldcard ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503 )
I tried both (2 different attempts) the PC10IMG.zip file and exe/RUU file, and have copied the whole zip file onto the SDCard (not in any folder), without extracting the files.
When I get to step 9-10 (phone in bootloader mode), I receive an error message like user "waqypaqy" got.
When I reboot into the bootloader, the phone scans the SD card, then I get this:
SD Checking...
Loading...[PC10DIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PC10IMG.zip]
No Image!
Then after a few minutes, comes to another screen and says:
"CID incorrect! Update Fail! Press <POWER> to reboot."
From the bootscreen, here's the info:
VISION PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT -0.85.0009
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
CID Incorrect!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot
Does anyone know what's wrong with this?
It'd be great if anyone could help me.
THANKS in advance =)
PS: I can't post under the "Development" forum because I'm still a newbie and doesn't have enough postcount yet.
The goldcard bypasses the CID check, so you can try looking at that first. Can you confirm that you've correctly written the image from the PSAS site to your sdcard?
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The goldcard bypasses the CID check, so you can try looking at that first. Can you confirm that you've correctly written the image from the PSAS site to your sdcard?
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Hey theSpam,
I have tried creating the goldcard before, and have received the goldcard image through the email and have updated img through HxD editor (as per the instructions). But like what I said before, it gave me that CID incorrect message.
I'm sorry this might be a stupid question, but how do I check whether I've written the image from the PSAS site? What is the PSAS site?
Thank You for your help =)
I was just asking you to doublecheck that you've correctly written goldcard.img to your sdcard. Most people have issues during this step of the goldcard creation process.
Just open up your sdcard in HxD and see if it's there
Are you using the Asian RUU to get the PC10IMG.zip file? I found this made a difference.
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I was just asking you to doublecheck that you've correctly written goldcard.img to your sdcard. Most people have issues during this step of the goldcard creation process.
Just open up your sdcard in HxD and see if it's there
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haha!
Oh yeah, I have followed all of the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503 for part 1.
I have copied the contents of goldcard.img into the removable disk image and saved the file.
Then I went back to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261, and followed the steps in that guide.
I only managed to get upto step 10.
Then it showed the error I mentioned above.
The RUU exe file I got was from here:
http://www.shipped-roms.com/shipped/Vision/
I downloaded the file with this name "RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.5_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155556_signed.exe"
This is the asian version, right?
I got the rom.zip file by following Part 2 steps in the link above.
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Are you using the Asian RUU to get the PC10IMG.zip file? I found this made a difference.
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Yeah, I think I did.
The RUU exe file I got was from here --> See the above post for the link
I downloaded the file with this name "RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.5_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155556_signed.exe" -- 290 MB
I got the rom.zip file by following Part 2 steps in the link above.
Do you know what I'm doing wrong?
That's WWE version, you need RUU_Vision_hTC_Asia_HK_CHT_1.34.708.3_Radio_12.28b .60.140e_26.03.02.18_M2_release_154602_signed.exe
Kangburra said:
That's WWE version, you need RUU_Vision_hTC_Asia_HK_CHT_1.34.708.3_Radio_12.28b .60.140e_26.03.02.18_M2_release_154602_signed.exe
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By using this one, it wont turn the language into chinese right?
=) =)
I was told by someone that it would, thats why I didn't try this one..hihi
Oh, and will the steps I have to follow change because of this different filename?
I would also recommend going back and double-checking all those steps for creating the goldcard, because it sounds like it's not recognising a goldcard.
steviewevie said:
I would also recommend going back and double-checking all those steps for creating the goldcard, because it sounds like it's not recognising a goldcard.
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Hi steviewevie,
I just want to make sure whether i've followed the steps correctly or not.
Making the goldcard:
During step 4, "Enter 'adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid' and press enter. You should get a very long number copy it."
This is the number that I get: 479a002f86c320087483035535443530
Step 5 "Visit this page, paste in your number and reverse it."
When I opened the link for that step, there isn't any textfield where I can paste in my number.
So what I did was reverse the number manually into 035344535530384780023c68f200a974
Step 6. I entered the reversed number into the SD Card Serial (CID) text field.
Question: Can I reverse it manually?
Thank you mate (and to anyone who is kind enough to help) =)
akhoman said:
Hi steviewevie,
I just want to make sure whether i've followed the steps correctly or not.
Making the goldcard:
During step 4, "Enter 'adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid' and press enter. You should get a very long number copy it."
This is the number that I get: 479a002f86c320087483035535443530
Step 5 "Visit this page, paste in your number and reverse it."
When I opened the link for that step, there isn't any textfield where I can paste in my number.
So what I did was reverse the number manually into 035344535530384780023c68f200a974
Step 6. I entered the reversed number into the SD Card Serial (CID) text field.
Question: Can I reverse it manually?
Thank you mate (and to anyone who is kind enough to help) =)
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Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029516
It's from the DHD forum but the goldcard process is the same across most HTC Android devices.
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Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029516
It's from the DHD forum but the goldcard process is the same across most HTC Android devices.
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THANKS mate, I'll check it out
Much appreciated
theSpam said:
Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029516
It's from the DHD forum but the goldcard process is the same across most HTC Android devices.
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It finally worked man!!!!
Super happy now!
So, this means I have downgraded my phone, and have obtained permanent root as well???
My next question is, whats next?
I think I need to install a 'radio' right? Which version do I choose?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Support_Downloads#HTC_Vision
WHat do I need to do next to install cyanogen MOD ?
akhoman said:
It finally worked man!!!!
Super happy now!
So, this means I have downgraded my phone, and have obtained permanent root as well???
My next question is, whats next?
I think I need to install a 'radio' right? Which version do I choose?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Support_Downloads#HTC_Vision
WHat do I need to do next to install cyanogen MOD ?
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As you have downgraded, you can follow the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision to achieve permanent root.
Once you have ClockwordMod Recovery installed (per the above guide), you can flash Cyanogen.
As for the radio, I personally don't recommend changing anything due to the brick risk (however, many others share opposite opinions).
theSpam said:
As you have downgraded, you can follow the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision to achieve permanent root.
Once you have ClockwordMod Recovery installed (per the above guide), you can flash Cyanogen.
As for the radio, I personally don't recommend changing anything due to the brick risk (however, many others share opposite opinions).
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Hi,
I have just finished installing and flashing CM 7 + googleaps zip file.
But I found several problems:
1. Google Maps not installed
2. Calendar is missing
3. Stock email app somehow doesnt work
4. Numbers: I can only see several digits on the letters, they are 1 2 4 5 0
5. And most of all I just found out that HTC Sync does not work with CM =( (can't sync my contacts n calendar anymore through outlook 2010)
Would you have any ideas why this is happening?
THanks very much theSpam!
Same problem!!!
Hey akhoman, happy for you in rooting your desire z successfully! Man, can you give me all the steps you did (one by one)? I have tried so many ways and nothing helped, I also got the CID wrong, I tried to make the goldcard but still having that problem all the errors and information are exactly like yours... BIG THANK, dude!
akhoman said:
Hi,
I have just finished installing and flashing CM 7 + googleaps zip file.
But I found several problems:
1. Google Maps not installed
2. Calendar is missing
3. Stock email app somehow doesnt work
4. Numbers: I can only see several digits on the letters, they are 1 2 4 5 0
5. And most of all I just found out that HTC Sync does not work with CM =( (can't sync my contacts n calendar anymore through outlook 2010)
Would you have any ideas why this is happening?
THanks very much theSpam!
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Need to flash gapps after you flash cm Rom
Hello guys,
first of all a big thank you to anghelyi for explaining this to me very patiently and for uploading the files!!
Of course the credit also goes to Oleg_k, rebellos,mijoma,srg.mstr,nbates66,adfree, etc. (sorry if i haven't mentioned anyone)
As adfree said, it would be nice to have a tutorial on how to install the current state of the android on the wave , so DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
It is better only for people who have experience in flashing and using multiloader..
Read this tutorial carefully and please read the entire thing! then you will have something like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlW7g21PprQ&feature=player_embedded (credits for video - anghelyi)
THIS IS NOT THE STABLE WORKING VERSION, IT IS THE CURRENT STATE
PLEASE FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, DONT DO THIS IF YOU DONT KNOW TO FLASH PROPERLY, YOU WILL I REPEAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE
The procedure:
*Works on s8500XXJL2 firmware. So flash to that firmware first.
XXJL2 Firmware - http://www.multiupload.com/WMGXTWKQH2 (thanks vivekforbes for link)
if pass asked - samfirmware.com (it should be)
Stuff needed
Ubuntu (if you can find a alternate to format to ext2 you are welcome to use it)
Multiloader(google it)
Download Kernel and Filesystem : (you will get an zImage from this file, DELETE it)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CI0QUBLY
The new zImage: (credit - anghelyi)
dowload either from :
http://badadroid.googlecode.com/files/zImage.anghelyi
and rename the file to just zImage without the .anghelyi
If lazy to rename just download from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?xl5aikl5e8r7hv4
Updated FOTA (boot without USB cable
http://badadroid.googlecode.com/files/kernel_boot.fota
Sbl.bin
http://badadroid.googlecode.com/files/sbl.bin
XXJEE bootloader
http://badadroid.googlecode.com/files/S8500XXJEE_BL.zip
Work Begins :
1) Extract the files after download
2) Create folder "galaxyboot" (without quotes) in Wave internal memory and put the sbl.bin and the zImage to this folder.
3)Ok, now get into ubuntu and do the following :
Make two partitons using gparted on ubuntu , one fat32 and other ext2
You have to copy those files while being a root user in ubuntu. For this :
Open a terminal
Type "sudo su" without quotes in terminal
Enter new password
Then click the power button on top right
Login with username as root and password as the pass u entered
Open terminal
Type "sudo file-roller" it will open the archive manager.
Use archive manager to extract files from badadroid.tgz -> filesystem.tgz -> You need to extract 5 folders(system,lfs,dbdata,data,cache..select these 5) to ext2 drive directly.
Copy the new zimage and sbl.bin to galaxyboot folder(create it if it doesnt exist) in wave internal memory
In terminal type "sudo nautilus"
A window will open
Go to ext2 partition system/media/audio and rename "ui" folder to "uibackup"
Open Terminal
Now in terminal type "sudo sync"
Unmount the partitions before unplugging the phone (this step helped milli133 )
RISK RISK RISK RISK
4) Replace the bootloader to XXJEE one
5) Replace the FOTA with the one you have downloaded
TIP - to those who dont know the above two steps : (thanks vivekforbes)
=> Open multiloader and select LSI and select FULL DOWNLOAD
=> Select boot(use xxjee boot files) and FOTA ( precompiled one in above download)
=> click download to flash..
RISK OVER
6) Switch phone on normally to see if Bada is loading
7) Turn off phone, Press and hold call button + power button
8) Thats it! Android is on your phone
Oh disable swype in the settings menu else your keyboard wont work!
DONT DELETE ANY APK FILES, ANDROID WILL WORK FINE WITHOUT DELETING THEM
Enjoy
please dont complain if you brick your phone, i cant test it since i have s8530
umm
how do i delete this thread
cfernr says people may brick their phones because of this
Thank you.
I will try in next 2 days. Then I'll post my results... or my new Questions.
Best Regards
cfernr says people may brick their phones because of this
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Please let this Thread alive.
HIGH RISK to brick handset
But you can choose self if it is worth to try.
Thanx in advance.
Best Regards
kadavil said:
RISK RISK RISK RISK
4) Replace the bootloader to XXJEE one
5) Replace the FOTA with the one you have downloaded
RISK OVER
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one little question to these 2 steps:
is there a special method to replace them or do i just flash those 2 only with multiloader?
~MaX~ said:
one little question to these 2 steps:
is there a special method to replace them or do i just flash those 2 only with multiloader?
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multiloader unless there is some other way to do it
kadavil said:
multiloader unless there is some other way to do it
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thanks! so its just that easy as adding these 2 files to multiloader and flash them?
any special configuration options for multiloader?
~MaX~ said:
thanks! so its just that easy as adding these 2 files to multiloader and flash them?
any special configuration options for multiloader?
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lol i dont know
let some PRO answer that
EDIT:
Yes it is through multiloader
thanks vivekforbes
kadavil said:
lol i dont know
let some PRO answer that
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okay
better a litt,le time to wait than to brick the phone
Why in hell would you even want to get an unstable version of Android on your Wave?
Seriously, this thread should be deleted. Is it just so people can say, "look at me, I have Android on my Wave"??
Just wait until the guys have a stable and working version, instead of harassing them all the time in the other thread.
You will just stuff your phone up and brick it. It's not worth it.
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umm
how do i delete this thread
cfernr says people may brick their phones because of this
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You can't delete a thread. Only mods can. But even though there's a risk of bricking your phone, people have a choice to do this and this could grow into a wonderful development. So this thread should continue and see what other developers can put into this to make it a stable build.
Altough people can blow up their houses, there exists detailed instructions how to make highly explosive materials.
You've made good howto with alot of warnings, I don't think you can and should feel responsible for any bricked handset.
I have requested this Thread.
Thank you very much kadavil.
To others. Please be sure you know what this means:
Bada Software and Hacking General
Technical discussion of Bada development and hacking. No noobs please.
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Nobody is forced to try it.
Please stop "sabotage" and censorship.
I am old enough to know what I do.
All at your own risk.
Best Regards
kadavil said:
3) Then create a second partition (it must be the second partition!) with ext2 filesystem on your SD card and extract the filesystem here. (http://www.ehow.com/how_7492668_create-ext2-partition-windows.html)
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Second partition?you mean logical partition?
Does anybody have the XXJEE bootloader? It's not in the XXJEE firmware on samfirmware.
tom112112 said:
Does anybody have the XXJEE bootloader? It's not in the XXJEE firmware on samfirmware.
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http://code.google.com/p/badadroid/downloads/detail?name=S8500XXJEE_BL.zip&can=2&q=
How back to pure bada ? ( delete files from sd and flash via multiloader to bada ? )
pawlakpl said:
How back to pure bada ? ( delete files from sd and flash via multiloader to bada ? )
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Just turn off the phone and turn it on holding the off button....
Just a little question, What's working and what's not working ?
PS: Sorry for my English
what is this step ?
Connect Wave to PC
edit : need i a special program installed on my PC or any speciall cable?
Hello, I have a Glide manufactured in Nov 2011. I tried to unlocked by many companies, but all failed to get the unlock code, saying that it is unavailable. I see that it is no software unlock tool (as for the Galaxy S). I have it rooted but locked...
Any idea when the code can become available or another solution to have it unlocked?
Thanks
Sorry, forgot to mention: it is locked on Rogers, Canada
After ~90 days after the purchase, if you call AT&T and say that you're 'going overseas' they'll give you an unlock code.
I have successfully unlocked mine using a code from this site - www.cellunlocker.net.
I hope it fine to post the name in this forum.
nickexel said:
I have successfully unlocked mine using a code from this site - www.cellunlocker.net.
I hope it fine to post the name in this forum.
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I already tried it. Also tried RogersCodes.ca, Theunlock.ca, OttawaPC.ca, MobileInCanada.com, cellunlock.net...
Think that I will have to pay 40$ to Samsung directly. I understood from OttawaPC.ca that it is a chance they can get it from them.
Unlocking!!
I have imported a phone for use in India. Bought it on eBay. Recieved the phone last week.
Still exploring for ways to unlock the phone freely.
Any Developers can help us out ??
Ready for any experiment.
Thanks!!
VinayS said:
I have imported a phone for use in India. Bought it on eBay. Recieved the phone last week.
Still exploring for ways to unlock the phone freely.
Any Developers can help us out ??
Ready for any experiment.
Thanks!!
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Hi, is this phone available in india sorry to ask here but really i need the phone!!!!Also what is the price u purchased for? And how is the phone for use in india?? pls reply... Thanks a lot Vinay....
shoz_on4u said:
Hi, is this phone available in india sorry to ask here but really i need the phone!!!!Also what is the price u purchased for? And how is the phone for use in india?? pls reply... Thanks a lot Vinay....
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No the phone will not be released outside US & Canada. I bought it on eBay (.com - US) and got it to India through Borederlinx (Postal Forwarding). Approx 27k including shipping and duty charges.
Phone is very good especially for QWERTY lovers..
Just curious, but does this work? https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
Or could it be modded to work?
Edit...maybe this would work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045
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Just curious, but does this work? https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
Or could it be modded to work?
Edit...maybe this would work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045
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First tried - it doesn't work. I used it on another Galaxy S i9000 without problem, but it doesn't work on Glide (i927R)
Second: tried, doesn't work as it stated in the first page, the file nv_data.bin is re-created at each boot. I have to take a look deeper for hidden files (starting with .). I will do a try probably later
After many tests, deleted files (starting with dot or not) at each re-boot it will recreate the files.
In the file nv.log I see something like "restoring from secondary backup"... Where it stores that secondary backup it I have no idea...
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Sorry, forgot to mention: it is locked on Rogers, Canada
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Found one for 13 USD in eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/unlock-code-ROGERS-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-LTE-Galaxy-S-Glide-/120833869898
Vendor is "unlockgsm4u"
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Found one for 13 USD in eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/unlock-code-ROGERS-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-LTE-Galaxy-S-Glide-/120833869898
Vendor is "unlockgsm4u"
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Yes, thanks, I tried, but it was unable to get it. Waiting to refunf from him...
Meantime I did an unlock (deleting file systems), but I got my original IMEI replaced by a generic one. But at least my phone works now (with that generic IMEI), so I have something until a code will be available...
Hey guys, I just won one of these phones but I am on t-mobile. Will this phone function correctly on their network, in terms of data functionality?
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eioous said:
Hey guys, I just won one of these phones but I am on t-mobile. Will this phone function correctly on their network, in terms of data functionality?
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
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2g only most likely
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927R using Tapatalk
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Yes, thanks, I tried, but it was unable to get it. Waiting to refunf from him...
Meantime I did an unlock (deleting file systems), but I got my original IMEI replaced by a generic one. But at least my phone works now (with that generic IMEI), so I have something until a code will be available...
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Can you please guide me how to do it ?? (brief Description)
Can you go back to the original later ??
Thanks!!
VinayS said:
Can you please guide me how to do it ?? (brief Description)
Can you go back to the original later ??
Thanks!!
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I suppose that yours is rooted. If not, you will have to root it first. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378082.
After root, use a file explorer.
I use the ES File Explorer downloaded from the market:
- Launch it
- Goto "Settings> File Settings". Be sure that Show hidden files is checked
- Also be sure is checked "Settings > Root Explorer"
- In "Settings > Home directory" write "/" (without the quotes)
explore the "efs" folder in the root
- move the following files in a backup folder somewhere to your internal SD card (you will need them if you want to restore later to original phone setup) : .nv_core.bak, .nv_core.bak.md5, .nv_data.bak, .nv_data.bak.md5, nv_data.bin, nv_data.bin.md5. Moving them they will be deleted from the efs folder (that's ok).
Reboot.
Now you will have it unlocked but with the generic IMEI.
It worked for me, hope it will work for you. Do it on your own risk. Don't blame me...
Later, if you want to return to the original (locked): copy all mentioned files from the backup folder to the "efs" folder and reboot.
followed above steps.
After the reboot -- there is no default screen asking for Unlock Code.
Instead my phone reboots just to homescreen.
When the sim attempts to Register to Network i get an error message.
"Phone not allowed MM#6" which i believe is because of the Generic IMEI.
When i attempt an call, i get the error message "Not Registered on Network"
Generic IMEI is 004999010640000/02
PS: Files /efs/nv_data.bin & nv.data.bin.md5 is getting created after every boot
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replaced the backed up files to its original folder.
Phone back to normal.
i,e -- Locked and asking for Network unlock key
Maybe you can Unlock by finding the unlock code in the bml3.bak file. Here are some steps forgot where i got from. HAVE TO BE rooted and used adb. Download a hex editior. I used 010 Editor. simple
(Place phone in debugging mode)
CMD program on computer
(mount to your folder where adb files located vie 'Cd ........'
(next are commands and just put them all in but make sure you read it through first!!)
adb shell
su
Cd
cd /dev/block
(then press enter)
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TYPE THE FOLLOWING:
su
(then press enter, now your phone might ask for superuser permission, ALLOW it or say YES. You may not have to do this step, if it asked you before)
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Now you will do one of the following below. Pay attention.
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IF YOU HAVE AN EXTERNAL SD CARD TYPE THE FOLLOWING:
dd if=/dev/block/bml3 of=/sdcard/external_sd/bml3.bak
(then press enter)
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EXTERNAL SD CARD TYPE THE FOLLOWING:
dd if=/dev/block/bml3 of=/sdcard/bml3.bak
(then press enter)
Step 5) Now, find the file on your External SD card or Internal Storage depending on your situation and transfer it to your computer. If you don't know how to find the file. Plug your phone up and enable Mass Storage or Connect USB Storage. I won't baby you on how to find it. It should be somewhere on your phone or external SD card if you did step 4 correctly. Transfer that bml3.bak file to your computer. I recommend the desktop so will always know where it's at. You can delete it later if you want. So transfer it to somewhere on your computer.
Step 6) On your computer, open up 010 Hex Editor
Step 7) IMPORTANT: In 010 Hex Editor go to the Menus at the top and select VIEW then LINEFEEDS then SELECT CUSTOM, now SET YOUR BYTES TO "32" Nothing Less. If you don't do this, you won't find your unlock code. Do it.
Step 8) While you're in 010 Hex Editor, click Open and locate the bml3.bak file you created and open it. There will be a bunch of letters, numbers or whatever, ignore them for now.
(CREDIT TO FR0Z3N FOR CLARIFYING THE FOLLOWING 2 STEPS)
Step 9) Now press CTRL+F on your keyboard to search for a hex string. Now a box that says Find should pop up and when the search window pops up select "Hex bytes (h)" in the Type field by pushing the down arrow and then search for the following string below:
"FFFFFFFFFF0100000000" ALL TOGETHER WITH NO SPACES, Then Hit the FIND ALL button to the right, some of you will get many results and others up to 10 results on your screen below (not mine, someone else's computer)
tried above method
and also the original method mentioned at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176886
However no result.
I am not able to locate bml3 file.
Also when i explore through ES File Explorer there is no such file in the directory
I second what Vinay said. Using root browser I found that the dev/block directory on my phone contains files that are 2012 loop0 through2012 loop7, 2012 mmcblk1 and 2012 mmcblkOp1 through 11. It also has the subfolders platform and vold. Also all the files in the folder are listed as 0.00 bytes. Any suggestions on the usefulness of any of these files or other places to look for the bml3 file? I don't think the search function in root browser is comprehensive.
This is a software unlock for the Motorola Defy
NEW: Jelly Bean roms and ICS roms work!
See the troubleshooting post (post N°2) if you have problems!
Last update: 06/06/2012 ->Troubleshooting section updated (see post 2)
Disclaimer: This manipulation is not risk free. Niether I nor XDA Developpers can be held responsible for damage made upon your phone. Thus, don’t worry we're doing good work and you'll do a backup
Root is needed!
Credits go to yakk from motofan.ru / Special thanks to Labsin for his involvement and help
Note: Not all Baseband versions work with this hack, to know if it will work for you, go to settings-> system info and check if baseband version is "EPU93_U_00.59.01". If it is not indicated there, then try installing defybaseband switcher and look at info in the app
If your baseband version is different, you can try to change it to the one that works (nandroid backup first ) by downloading Baseband_change(EPU93_U_00.59.01).zip, and putting it in /sdcard/, and flashing it via recovery.
Flashing a zip has never been easier
Thanks to labsin, there's an easy flashable.zip that will:
Backup your original two files and put them in the folder "simlock_original_files" on your SD card (safety first )
Apply a modification to init.mapphone_umts.rc
Copy the fixed bp_ptc file
Go into recovery, flash Softunlock_defy_v1.1.zip that fits your baseband version and you're done!
!!YOU MUST REBOOT ONCE AFTER THE OPERATION BEFORE CHANGING SIMS!!
Voila!
Don't forget to reboot phone once!
Only then you can test by rebooting with another simcard
Hit thanks button if i helped you!
Any problems? I'm here to help
Changelog
v1.3:
ICS ROMs are now fully supported!
v1.2:
zip will check if the line to be added already exists, so it doesn't get added more than once
v1.1:
automated zip that will add a line in mapphone_umts and copy fixed pt_ptc in system
Troubleshooting
I have no signal when i put another simcard in my Defy
Have you rebooted at least once BEFORE changing sim cards??Try using Defybaseband switcher to select the correct frequencies for your carrierTry method below
You are still asked the unlock code
- Turn on Airplane Mode
- Run Terminal emulator and type "su" and then "bp_ptc"
- Turn ofr Airplane Mode
Airplane mode won't turn off
Flash the baseband(EPU.0.59..) file in the first post, then play around with your APNs and network settings untill you fix it (see post 308)
You are having trouble unlocking a stock ROM
See Post 260
Proof of success
jorgeoro said:
Holy mother of Jesus, I could unsimlock my defy+ (plus) . Here is what i did (i think some steps could be ignored but is good to know the entire procedure i've done)
1) Because of a failed CM7 flash, first I flashed a 2.3.5 SBF
2) Flashed quarkx 26-feb nightly for defy+ (baseband EPU93_U_00.60.00)
3) Changed to a proper baseband with defy-baseband-switcher v4.0
3) Changed to baseband EPU_U_00.59.01 following steps mentioned in 1st page
4) Flashed softunlock 1.2 for EPU_U_00.59.01
5) Rebooted (still no sim change till this step)
6) Power off the phone and changed SIM
7) Rebooted
8) Almost had an orgasm
I'll be posting links i used later if somebody ask for them
Thanks to all people directly and indirectly involved (very special thanks to crakeron for his help)
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So I guess i use root explorer to put the files where they go?
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So I guess i use root explorer to put the files where they go?
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Correct
A simple copy/paste operation
crakeron said:
Correct
A simple copy/paste operation
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Ok thanks got it
Update.zip
Made it as an update package so you don't need to use root-explorer...
It should just copy the appropriate files and set the right permissions.
Edit: Now makes a backup to defy_simlock_originals on your sd
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Made it as an update package so you don't need to use root-explorer...
It should just copy the appropriate files and set the right permissions.
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Ready to flash from 2nd-init recovery?
Thank you very much!
flashed via 2nd init now testing just got to find my at&t simcard
Garrafone said:
Ready to flash from 2nd-init recovery?
Thank you very much!
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Should be that yes. Don't have a locked Defy but should do it.
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flashed via 2nd init now testing just got to find my at&t simcard
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Can you pls tell it the zip works? Should be the same as pasting so..
Didn't work with the zip
R you on CM7 and witch version? First post also mentions reboot afterwards with good sim and reboot again with other sim.
Did it work the way mentioned in first post?
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Made it as an update package so you don't need to use root-explorer...
It should just copy the appropriate files and set the right permissions.
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Awesome! Thanks! I'll put this in the OP tonight (with credits of course)
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
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Didn't work with the zip
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R you on CM7 and witch version? First post also mentions reboot afterwards with good sim and reboot again with other sim.
Did it work the way mentioned in first post?
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I admit: I haven't tried this yet, but I did noticed that the OP says to replace init.mapphone_umts.rc to: /system/bootmenu/2nd-init/ and that your patch copies it to: /system/bootmenu/2nd-boot/ folder...
I'm could be wrong on this, but I believe that most people use 2nd-init boot by default (I've only used 2nd-boot while having ICS as dual boot before). But again; I'm just guessing here and could be totally wrong and it might make no difference...
Cheers, and btw, thanks for teaching me how to backup files [with a zip patch]
My OP say's 2nd-init, are you talking about the flashable zip?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
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My OP say's 2nd-init, are you talking about the flashable zip?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
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Yes, the flashable zip replaces the file in 2 nd-boot directory so I thought that it "might" be why it didn't work for that guy...
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Yes, the flashable zip replaces the file in 2 nd-boot directory so I thought that it "might" be why it didn't work for that guy...
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True, i'll modify it quickly
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
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Didn't work with the zip
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retry with the new zip, there was an adress error in the old one (nothing bad, don't worry)
New flashable zip uploaded. Fixed (changed .../2nd_boot/... to ..../2nd-init/....)
Hello, the file /system/bootmenu/2nd-init/init.mapphone_umts.rc provided did not work for me. It did not detect any SIM card.
So I edited the original file to defy me and I added the line "service bp-ptc /system/bin/bp_ptc" around line 194 (This can change depending on your file) after the line "user root" in the section "# Adb over Network"
After the copy on my smartphone with correct permissions, it worked.
If it can help
erghaize said:
Hello, the file /system/bootmenu/2nd-init/init.mapphone_umts.rc provided did not work for me. It did not detect any SIM card.
So I edited the original file to defy me and I added the line "service bp-ptc /system/bin/bp_ptc" around line 194 (This can change depending on your file) after the line "user root" in the section "# Adb over Network"
After the copy on my smartphone with correct permissions, it worked.
If it can help
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Thanks, seems very usefull
Edit: that line is at the right place in the files i gave so you had a different init.mapphone_umts.rc file probably. What ROM are you running?