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Good evening gentlemen.
The Galaxy S and all its variants have an unlock tool, working on a simple method of fetching the code from one of the files on the phone.
I have also seen that some folks who couldn't quite get the easy method to work would actually change some things in their nv_data.bin, which also allowed them to unlock their phones.
I was hoping that some kindly dev, with far too much time on his hands, would figure out a way to unlock the Galaxy Tab in the same way (seeing as both machiens are so similar).
I will help out with whatever I can - files, adb commands, logs, etc - because I want to give my Tab as a gift to a friend, but the damn thing is locked up tight to Vodafone
Galaxy TAB unlock
I tested variant unlock process from Samsung Galaxy S by generating unlock code but didn't work. Process is based on sgux.exe tool that extract code from nv_data.bin file.
I am waiting for an alternate method to get unlock code for this exciting device.
Thanks in advance
there is a person at android.modaco.com who will get the unlock code for your device if you send him the IMEi no. (he tells you how) and your carrier and location... for a fee... 19 UK... fyi
It's in the sticky post at the top of their Galaxy Tab forum
Is there a free way to do it?
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Try this; it worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94
I just think I unlocked mine using a similar method to posted above.
Will post instructions shortly when can confirm. Exciting!
Edit: I wrote up a short guide of what I did here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838424
smithdc said:
I just think I unlocked mine using a similar method to posted above.
Will post instructions shortly when can confirm. Exciting!
Edit: I wrote up a short guide of what I did here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838424
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I prefer to use a confirmed procedure for using with TAB because I tried some working methods for SGS without results at TAB device.
Thanks
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
I confirmed this method works fine, my Galaxy tab (SFR reunion island) unlock great, thanks again
Yep, it works, I have my tab unlocked a few weeks ago that way but the serial number of the device on the about turn s into 00000000 .. Only problem I have found. Been using it without any glitch so far but I'm still looking for a way that does not mess the device serial number..
smithdc said:
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
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Hi smithdc,
Sorry to do not be confident on your procedure, I purchased device two days ago and really worry about an error may brick it. I follow procedure and can confirm you, it works.
Many thanks
Hi Just got a US T Mobile Tab but if I cant unlock I will have to bring it back
This unlock method works!
smithdc said:
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
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Thanks smithdc and helroz! This method worked great for me on portuguese GT! And it's really easy too...
Especially smithdc's guide is very easy to follow!
One thing though: don't bother to buy Root Explorer just to move/copy/delete files. A little linux command line knowledge (easy things like "cd, cp, rm" or even "mkdir" - google it if U don't know what I'm talking about) will do the trick using terminal emulator (check out at market). Also I'm using an amazing little proggie called WiFiKeyboard (market again) to use my keyboard to write out the commands on the GT!
If U want your GT rooted and unlocked this is the way to go! Thanks to all the people who have worked on this!! Cheers!
It unlocked mine but I cant get it to work right wit ATT.
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clausnymark said:
Thanks smithdc and helroz! This method worked great for me on portuguese GT! And it's really easy too...
Especially smithdc's guide is very easy to follow!
One thing though: don't bother to buy Root Explorer just to move/copy/delete files. A little linux command line knowledge (easy things like "cd, cp, rm" or even "mkdir" - google it if U don't know what I'm talking about) will do the trick using terminal emulator (check out at market). Also I'm using an amazing little proggie called WiFiKeyboard (market again) to use my keyboard to write out the commands on the GT!
If U want your GT rooted and unlocked this is the way to go! Thanks to all the people who have worked on this!! Cheers!
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did it change the serial no. to all zeroes as reported above?
thx.
xexes said:
did it change the serial no. to all zeroes as reported above?
thx.
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Yes, I does change the serial numbers to all zeroes.
You could probably just roll back your nv_data.bin file/you have the serial on the back of your Tab and there should be a way to just edit it back in, in the future.
And the drawbacks to having all zaros for a temporary serial # would be??
I get the warranty issues but I just wanna make sure im not missing something
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TainT said:
And the drawbacks to having all zaros for a temporary serial # would be??
I get the warranty issues but I just wanna make sure im not missing something
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Well none so far, or that I can think of.
Even with warranty you could just restore the original files. Or if you had broken it so badly that they couldn't load it up then it wouldn't matter anyway.
Tis what I thought....preciate ya bro!!
And all your work.
Hi All,
First I would like to say that I really like this community, everyone helps one another! Now on to my concern.....
I have the Sony Xperia S and now I would like to flash custom roms onto it. I have done this before with my previous phone which was an HTC Wildfire S, so I know a bit about unlocking/s-off. I know that we need to unlock the bootloader to do so and I have read the guides on this forum. (specifically DooMLoRD's guide) I followed it to the letter and I still have not succeeded.
I believe the problem lies in my IMEI code which when I go to the sony unlockbootloader website gives you the unlock code for your phone. I have been trying to unlock this phone for 2 days now!
Sony's website says that we need to input the first 14 numbers of the IMEI code in order to receive the unlock key. Well my code is 16 numbers long. I have tried entering different numbers in order to get different codes (i know this doesnt help much since the codes are specific to the phone but I am desperate now ) and all of them still give me the same error
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)
finished. total time: 0.020s
I have read that this is mainly due to an incorrect key. I have read around the forums and no one seems to give a definitive answer other than "try entering your IMEI again and get another code". Well that wont work with me since the code given to me is always the same.
Can anyone help resolve this?
P.S.
I have all the drivers, software, etc. Even the one click programs such as SE Bootloader_Unlocking_Relocking_1.6. All give the same oem error. I also rooted my phone successfully using Eroot1014, found it on a different website and was scared at first since it was in chinese or korean but it worked anyway.
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Hi All,
First I would like to say that I really like this community, everyone helps one another! Now on to my concern.....
I have the Sony Xperia S and now I would like to flash custom roms onto it. I have done this before with my previous phone which was an HTC Wildfire S, so I know a bit about unlocking/s-off. I know that we need to unlock the bootloader to do so and I have read the guides on this forum. (specifically DooMLoRD's guide) I followed it to the letter and I still have not succeeded.
I believe the problem lies in my IMEI code which when I go to the sony unlockbootloader website gives you the unlock code for your phone. For purposes of convenience and time (I have been trying to unlock this phone for 2 days now!) I will post my IMEI code here ( 3529000059203526 ) and the unlock code given to me by sony through email (61CAA387DC11C4CF).
I hope this doesnt break any rules or anything.
I am doing this to see if anyone here can help me. Sony's website says that we need to input the first 14 numbers of the IMEI code in order to receive the unlock key. Well as you can see my code is 16 numbers long, so in effect I only entered up to number "5". I would like to know if anyone is willing to test my IMEI and see if they get the same code. I have tried entering different numbers in order to get different codes (i know this doesnt help much since the codes are specific to the phone but I am desperate now ) and all of them still give me the same error
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)
finished. total time: 0.020s
I have read that this is mainly due to an incorrect key, this is why I am posting. I have read around the forums and no one seems to give a definitive answer other than "try entering your IMEI again and get another code". Well that wont work with me since the code given to me is always the same (as above).
Can anyone help resolve this?
P.S.
I have all the drivers, software, etc. Even the one click programs such as SE Bootloader_Unlocking_Relocking_1.6. All give the same oem error. I also rooted my phone successfully using Eroot1014, found it on a different website and was scared at first since it was in chinese or korean but it worked anyway.
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One line of advice "PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR IMEIs" anywhere on the web!!! It is very risky and all xda members will agree with me.
The unlock code which sony gave you isn't the one which will help you unlock your phone. The unlock codes are only numbers and there are 4 level codes like SPCK, NCK. NSCK, CCK. Please check your PM for more details.
abhishek1234321 said:
One line of advice "PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR IMEIs" anywhere on the web!!! It is very risky and all xda members will agree with me.
The unlock code which sony gave you isn't the one which will help you unlock your phone. The unlock codes are only numbers and there are 4 level codes like SPCK, NCK. NSCK, CCK. Please check your PM for more details.
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Thanks for the advice, I will edit it ASAP.
abhishek1234321 said:
One line of advice "PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR IMEIs" anywhere on the web!!! It is very risky and all xda members will agree with me.
The unlock code which sony gave you isn't the one which will help you unlock your phone. The unlock codes are only numbers and there are 4 level codes like SPCK, NCK. NSCK, CCK. Please check your PM for more details.
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Hey he removed the imei number from his original message but that's pointless unless u remove it from your quote
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I've got nearly the same problem, expect that my bootloader was unlocked for a small time.
Did you already get the problem solved? Because you wrote something with PN...
My other Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198967
Chriszo said:
I've got nearly the same problem, expect that my bootloader was unlocked for a small time.
Did you already get the problem solved? Because you wrote something with PN...
My other Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198967
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Glad to hear im not alone . No I still haven't found a way to unlock it. Sorry for asking but what does "PN" mean? Just so we are clear.
Ok thanks for your answer. No problem, but its just a mistake. Correctly it should be "PM" for personal message. I thought you would write on this way so I cant read any reasults
UPDATE:
I have tried other processes that all have the same steps, be it they were simplified programs with GUI's. I have come to the conclusion that my fastboot driver was installed incorrectly, because the first time I installed it on my phone I was able to see the S1 bootloader icon on device manager and I was able to click on it fast enough to enable it to install the driver. And correct me if im wrong but when we press UP on the volume rocker on our XS's and connect it to the USB we should see a blue right light? Well that is what happens when I do it so I assume I installed it correctly then.
Now after these first few failed attempts at unlocking I got frustrated and just factory reset my phone, completely ( I made back ups of course). This time however I used a program which is suppose to install all the drivers and simplify the whole unlocking process, I dont remember what program exactly, i'll check my files and get back to you guys on that.
Again it failed, showing the FAILED ("oem" error message) so I checked the steps from Doomlords guide and re checked my device manager. This time when I connect my phone it doesnt show the S1 bootloader icon on Dev manager, instead it shows "android phone ADB Interface". BUT I still get the blue LED when I connect my phone via USB, so does that mean I have fastboot on my phone again? ( I assume I do because the program I used says it did install it correctly and it even showed the "install anyway" window)
I am almost loosing all hope to unlock my XS , maybe I got a lemon phone or did something wrong again. I am willing to do another factory reset and restart the whole process again. This time I will follow every single step on the official website and see what happens.
But before I do that I want to ask, does anyone know of any news or whereabouts for an unofficial unlock bootloader process? I know its a long shot because we already have an official way but as from recent experience it doesnt work 100% of the time.
Really nice discription from you, thanks a lot for that
I think your precess that to tried to unlock was nearly the same as mine, but I didn't recognize any other info in the device manager. It's just this "ADB device installed" or something, but I dont know whether it was the same before the whole problem. I didnt really checked it because my first time unlocking the device was secceeded
Maybe thats one of our problems but how should it work correctly? The summary of the sdk driver program was "installation succeeded"...
Is it possible, that the kernel of the last andoid version (AOKP) i flashed is still "in" my device and just cant answer because the bootloader is closed??? Just an idea :/
Chriszo said:
Really nice discription from you, thanks a lot for that
I think your precess that to tried to unlock was nearly the same as mine, but I didn't recognize any other info in the device manager. It's just this "ADB device installed" or something, but I dont know whether it was the same before the whole problem. I didnt really checked it because my first time unlocking the device was secceeded
Maybe thats one of our problems but how should it work correctly? The summary of the sdk driver program was "installation succeeded"...
Is it possible, that the kernel of the last andoid version (AOKP) i flashed is still "in" my device and just cant answer because the bootloader is closed??? Just an idea :/
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Thanks for the input. Glad to hear your unlocking succeeded, as to the idea that the AOKP or is it AOSP? Well whatever the acronym is, if the kernel of my phone is a reason for my errors, then I would look into that further, because what I did in my first go was simply follow the guide of Doomlord and when that failed I looked elsewhere.
That was when I tried rooting my phone even with a locked bootloader and it worked. I had to update my kernel to .55 from .45 and used a program that did the rest. That COULD be a cause but if its just a kernel it shouldn't disable my bootloader unlocking process since its just a part of the ROM right? That's my understanding of it. Correct me if im wrong.
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Thanks for the input. Glad to hear your unlocking succeeded, as to the idea that the AOKP or is it AOSP? Well whatever the acronym is, if the kernel of my phone is a reason for my errors, then I would look into that further, because what I did in my first go was simply follow the guide of Doomlord and when that failed I looked elsewhere.
That was when I tried rooting my phone even with a locked bootloader and it worked. I had to update my kernel to .55 from .45 and used a program that did the rest. That COULD be a cause but if its just a kernel it shouldn't disable my bootloader unlocking process since its just a part of the ROM right? That's my understanding of it. Correct me if im wrong.
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First off, if you're using Windows 7, chances are that your drivers are at fault. If you have the latest Flashtool, you can use those drivers (C:\Flashtool\drivers or C:\Program Files\Flashtool\drivers). If the drivers are correct, then when you boot into fastboot mode, the blue LED is supposed to stay on with a black screen until you unplug and restart your phone (or whatever the guide says).
It was AOKP, the advanced project for this device.
I think your right, but in how far is the bootloader linked to the needed kernel? And why cant the bootloader be unlocked several times...?
Of course the kernel is a main part of the rom, but without an unlocked bootloader even the kernel would not be accepted by the bootloader. Thats the problem with other firmwares/ roms why you have to unlock it
I remember that there was another way to root the stock rom with a little windows batch file that works like a little restore file for the phone.
You can find the link in this forum or here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
For this tool you just need one of the supported firmwares, then you start it and choose your option for the device like 1 for "normal".
The phone will ask you to restore the data that appears on the touchscreen. If it works the batch file will show you the result, otherwise the programm will run "forever". And of course it doesnt work with my device, but what is such wrong the original stock? Does it also has to do with the bootloader??? Or do I just have the wrong firmware (6.1.A.2.55) ?
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First off, if you're using Windows 7, chances are that your drivers are at fault. If you have the latest Flashtool, you can use those drivers (C:\Flashtool\drivers or C:\Program Files\Flashtool\drivers). If the drivers are correct, then when you boot into fastboot mode, the blue LED is supposed to stay on with a black screen until you unplug and restart your phone (or whatever the guide says).
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I am using Windows 7 and I have used flashtool. I believe the drivers are correct because,as you said, the blue LED does show and stay while I fastboot my phone. Same goes for the green LED when I go to flashboot.
Chriszo said:
I remember that there was another way to root the stock rom with a little windows batch file that works like a little restore file for the phone.
You can find the link in this forum or here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
For this tool you just need one of the supported firmwares, then you start it and choose your option for the device like 1 for "normal".
The phone will ask you to restore the data that appears on the touchscreen. If it works the batch file will show you the result, otherwise the programm will run "forever". And of course it doesnt work with my device, but what is such wrong the original stock? Does it also has to do with the bootloader??? Or do I just have the wrong firmware (6.1.A.2.55) ?
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I have rooted my phone. But since I factory reset it, I unrooted it to start fresh. Everything on my phone is stock again because I want to eliminate any variables that would otherwise mess up the bootloader unlocking process. which I still have yet to achieve
Tread3r said:
I have rooted my phone. But since I factory reset it, I unrooted it to start fresh. Everything on my phone is stock again because I want to eliminate any variables that would otherwise mess up the bootloader unlocking process. which I still have yet to achieve
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First, unlock your bl. Then root. I done that on my old Arc S and it works great.
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@ Tread3r:
Yes the drivers are installed correctly, because the phone starts into fastboot and flashboot with each the right light.
Thats the great problem with our devices. I did it nearly the same way and Ive got a similar problem, as the first answers describe in this post. Actual the original stock rom is installed on my Sony and all works correctly, but its just a short-term workaround
The bootloader unlockind process still end in an error message and that is my problem.
@ Vatih:
Nice try, but this is our problem... :/
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I cant believe it myself, but the alternative way works, althought I cant read anythink in the tool because of the language...
I've got the superuser app and root permissions and all works.
This link helped me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39498268
It's the tool for the "new" firmware, .55, the latest from sony.
Hope, its also succesfully with your devices
I solved our problem. My bootloader is now open
I did it with the unlock, flashtool tool of this forum that helps you to open the bootloader and flash kernels and roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087337
Seems like just the code was wrong.
It worked with the first try
But be careful, although its just the bootloader, all data will be deleted. My phone is empty again :/ Of course I've got some backups...
Hey guys I bought my sg3 about 3 months ago from a friend who had cynogen mod on the phone and it worked fine but I had cynogen mod on auto update and now my imei shows as 0 via *#06# and I cant call or text etc. Unfortunately I do not have a backup from when the imei worked because I didnt expect it to do this. So far Ive removed cynogen mod and reset it to stock firmware but im having the same issue any suggestions?
Its the SGH1747 version
dolee said:
Hey guys I bought my sg3 about 3 months ago from a friend who had cynogen mod on the phone and it worked fine but I had cynogen mod on auto update and now my imei shows as 0 via *#06# and I cant call or text etc. Unfortunately I do not have a backup from when the imei worked because I didnt expect it to do this. So far Ive removed cynogen mod and reset it to stock firmware but im having the same issue any suggestions?
Its the SGH1747 version
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Your baseband is probably corrupted. You may try reflashing a stock modem/baseband via recovery. I had a similar problem once, although I was on stock ROM, and re-flashing the modem zip worked.
I, however, tread very carefully here as I am aware the forum is wary about discussions relating to IMEI.
Larry2999 said:
Your baseband is probably corrupted. You may try reflashing a stock modem/baseband via recovery. I had a similar problem once, although I was on stock ROM, and re-flashing the modem zip worked.
I, however, tread very carefully here as I am aware the forum is wary about discussions relating to IMEI.
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yeah im not trying to change it which isnt allowed just tryin to figure out how to do what you said could you list me some steps or link me how to do this?
dolee said:
yeah im not trying to change it which isnt allowed just tryin to figure out how to do what you said could you list me some steps or link me how to do this?
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Don't know if you're willing to pay to have this repaired but here's a site that does it. I've done stuff with them before. Very good service.
(no, I don't work for them - just a happy customer.)
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-imei-efs-repair/
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Hey guys I bought my sg3 about 3 months ago from a friend who had cynogen mod on the phone and it worked fine but I had cynogen mod on auto update and now my imei shows as 0 via *#06# and I cant call or text etc. Unfortunately I do not have a backup from when the imei worked because I didnt expect it to do this. So far Ive removed cynogen mod and reset it to stock firmware but im having the same issue any suggestions?
Its the SGH1747 version
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You can look up peoplearmy's method (google it). You will not find help on how to fix IMEI on XDA. I had my IMEI wiped out a while back after flashing a bad rom. I had to get it put back, and then had to get LTE back.
Good luck.
dolee said:
yeah im not trying to change it which isnt allowed just tryin to figure out how to do what you said could you list me some steps or link me how to do this?
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Can you go to Settings => About Device and see what you have under Baseband version? Whilst you are there, also check what Android version it says and the build number.
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Can you go to Settings => About Device and see what you have under Baseband version? Whilst you are there, also check what Android version it says and the build number.
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android 4.3 base band 1747MVLUEMK5 build # JSS15J.1747MVLUEMK5
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android 4.3 base band 1747MVLUEMK5 build # JSS15J.1747MVLUEMK5
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Everything looks OK as your baseband version would likely read 'unknown' if it's bad. You may, however, still try re-flashing the modem via the method posted in the attached thread ... Please proceed at your own peril as I offer no guarantee that this will work or will not result in damaged phones,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898
Please note you will need custom recovery (e.g. CWM or TWRP). You will find instructions for installing custom recovery at the bottom of the thread. If this doesn't work, then you may try doing a hard wipe from recovery and reinstalling everything including system ROM, modem and kernel.
Hope it works out for you.
Simple fix is to reinject imei which located behind the battery.. But sometimes for some reason if you do this, you'll stuck with edge network, can be fix though but you gotta go back to stock in order to do so
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You can look up peoplearmy's method (google it). You will not find help on how to fix IMEI on XDA. I had my IMEI wiped out a while back after flashing a bad rom. I had to get it put back, and then had to get LTE back.
Good luck.
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I'm in the same boat as you once were. I lost my imei and had to inject it back, now I have no LTE service anywhere.. It says LTE but no internet connection. Any help? Sorry if I threadjacked here but I've been dealing with this for a year now and I really need a solution...
karmasblade said:
I'm in the same boat as you once were. I lost my imei and had to inject it back, now I have no LTE service anywhere.. It says LTE but no internet connection. Any help? Sorry if I threadjacked here but I've been dealing with this for a year now and I really need a solution...
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you will have to google peoplearmy imei lte and find the tutorial on how to restore imei and get LTE back.
You will not be able to find the thread on XDA because XDA deleted it sometime ago. I was like you and lost my imei. Once I re-injected it using a tutorial on XDA, I was stuck on edge. Then I finally found peoplearmy's tutorial, downloaded the programs and followed the steps to get LTE back. I got it back and haven't lost it since.
LARMYV said:
you will have to google peoplearmy imei lte and find the tutorial on how to restore imei and get LTE back.
You will not be able to find the thread on XDA because XDA deleted it sometime ago. I was like you and lost my imei. Once I re-injected it using a tutorial on XDA, I was stuck on edge. Then I finally found peoplearmy's tutorial, downloaded the programs and followed the steps to get LTE back. I got it back and haven't lost it since.
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I can't find the link, can you PM me it?
I had that happen to me with a 0 on my phone and was able to get it back I had no backup either what I did is go on the NV Data restore or NV writer thread and downloaded the NV writer and put myself back on stock ...I went thru a few pages in the post and someone had a file where you could put your IMEI into that file maybe it was set up thru notepad but you could fill in the zeros with your IMEI and name it I think a txt.file after then open the NV writer and instead of backing it up cause you can't just restore that file where you fill in you're IMEI and it went right back into my phone. There also a video on that page how to do it. You just need basically that file to put your IMEI back in. I might still have it if not keep going thru the post took find it. There a picture of what it looks like to restore if you list it but every time I tried to open that link to restore it wouldn't let me. Hope it wasn't to confusing but it's basically a white box with a bunch of zeros and replace the zeros with your IMEI and save it as atxt. File I believe and just restore it as shown in the video for backing it up but just restore instead it does work cause I didn't have an IMEI on my phone it just had a zero
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http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
NV writer
heres the NV txt file to write your IM?EI back to the phone.extract the zip.
britt21 said:
heres the NV txt file to write your IM?EI back to the phone.extract the zip.
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could you link the video or the thread with the video?
instructions werent so clear
dolee said:
could you link the video or the thread with the video?
instructions werent so clear
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I believe this is it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
karmasblade said:
I believe this is it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
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I got a message saying failed phone did not answer when writing any ideas
Hi there, happens to be my first post here. Have installed succesfully Cyanogen Mod succesfully but now my p350 doesnt detect my sim card, dont know exactly why and cant figure it out, I am new to android, would aprreciate any sugestions, thanks there in advance.
Flash Any other stable rom...
and please tell link of the Cynogen Mod ROM which you installed....
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Flash Any other stable rom...
and please tell link of the Cynogen Mod ROM which you installed....
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Hi there, thanks for the response.
I have installed this Cynogen Mod ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263963
And also this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971158, which has recognized the sim card but still cant use my network.
Been reading a few things and now I feel inclined to try sim unlocking it, but dont know very well which road to take:
# Baseband: I suppose no, that handles radio and gps, no?
# Firmware: I think maybe that can work, but not sure, some info link?
# Editing files like build.prop?
# What about permissions?
Is there a way? Some guy has done it here apparently: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365486, but wasnt kind enough to say how.
Thanks again
Follow this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRTJ0OG0Hzk&list=UULaB0FBE-vYUKyb8qr35D5A ...it MIGHT work..
It actually worked, I was able to change the firmware more than once, but I was able to chan it to official firwares which actually remains locked, changes only the company of use. Now, I suppose the sim to be locked or not to be will depend of the .kdz file of use. Can recommend one that will do the unlocking? Thanks, you have been very helpful.
juancamisani said:
It actually worked, I was able to change the firmware more than once, but I was able to chan it to official firwares which actually remains locked, changes only the company of use. Now, I suppose the sim to be locked or not to be will depend of the .kdz file of use. Can recommend one that will do the unlocking? Thanks, you have been very helpful.
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Bro, I think to unlock network ,
ROOT and install a ROM ...It might work ...
Best of luck..:good:
P.S.-if u want funky rom ...check mine http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045150 and don't forget to replace the original build.prop with this http://www.mediafire.com/download/91e4ds0x1pc0p19/build.prop[its not for unlocking but for increasing performance]...
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, I think to unlock network ,
ROOT and install a ROM ...It mighr the work ...
Best of luck..:good:
P.S.-if u want funky rom ...check mine http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045150 and don't forget to replace the original build.prop with this http://www.mediafire.com/download/91e4ds0x1pc0p19/build.prop[its not for unlocking but for increasing performance]...
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Ok, will continue to try some differents roms. Thanks for the links, the roms looks cool. I am just trying to find a certain way to unlock it, maybe there isn't an "unlocked" firmware, maybe itsn't possible. That variant that maybe unlocks it has to have a background. Anyway, the lock code for the IMEI unlock seems to be hackeable somehow, if there is a code to introduce that unlocks it, there is a rainbow table that holds it, no? Will continue trying and update if success. Thanks theprakhar for all the answers, good day gentlemens.
Hey guys,
I've been trying to unlock my phone for a few days now. Long story short, I moved from Canada to Japan and now I want to unlock my S3 to use a Japanese SIM.
I bought an unlock code from eBay. I was previous running cyanogenmod but then I was told that rooting will cause issues, so I unrooted my phone after an unsuccessful SIM unlock attempt. (wiped the phone, installed stock TW)
Even after unrooting I still had issues, and was given directions for the Service mode. That did not work either. I have tried many different methods and troubleshooting tips and nothing seems to have worked.
Here are some screenshots of the debug mode, my phone details, and a simple root checker app I installed.
puu.sh/dPN0p.png
Here are some specs: SGH-i747m Samsung Galaxy S3 on Bell running official firmware 4.4.2
Thanks for reading, and I really hope someone can help ;_;
Does your phone display the correct imei as the one you provided to the unlocker? The imei using the dial pad is the same as the imei on label attached to the phone?
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Does your phone display the correct imei as the one you provided to the unlocker? The imei using the dial pad is the same as the imei on label attached to the phone?
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Yes it displays the same IMEI on the label of the phone, and when using *#06# on the dial pad.
Despite my flashing back to stock, multiple sellers I have been through on eBay believe my phone is still rooted. One of my friends believed the people on eBay are at fault.
I then bought a code from a somewhat reputable looking website (cellunlocker.net) and received the exact same code. They had provided some additional troubleshooting methods but they did not work.
So it just won't accept the code or the prompt to enter the code doesn't appear on the screen?
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So it just won't accept the code or the prompt to enter the code doesn't appear on the screen?
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The prompt appears on screen no problem. It won't accept the code. Please refer to the screenshots I posted in the OP (the puu,sh link)
Is there some extra step I can do to get my phone back to normal? I thought just flashing stock and wiping data/cache would do it but I'm still having problems and I can't figure them out.
I'm aware downgrading firmware is out of the question, but I really have no options left.
I haven't technically activated the Japanese SIM card yet. Could that be an issue?
Did you restore stock using Odin and firmware from sammobile.com?
Don't attempt to downgrade if you have a 4.4.2 bootloader as that could brick your phone.
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Did you restore stock using Odin and firmware from sammobile.com?
Don't attempt to downgrade if you have a 4.4.2 bootloader as that could brick your phone.
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Yes I grabbed firmware from sammobile and flashed with Odin. I made sure to match the last four digits in the baseband of my phone which is FNH2 so I downloaded this one from sammobile
sammobile /firmwares/download/34795/I747MVLUFNH2_I747MOYCFNH2_BMC.zip/
On the Odin "Downloading..." screen, my warranty bit is 1. Could that be causing the issue?
If so how do I fix that
The warranty bit will not prevent your from unlocking the phone. When a phone is shipped, the warranty bit is set at 0. If a person flashes any non-Samsung approved software, it will change the warranty bit from 0 to 1. It cannot be reset to 0.
When flashing with Odin, I prefer 3.07. So you are just unzipping the file and flashing the tar.md5 file in PDA section? Try again but only check F reset time. Once you see reset in the status window, remove the usb cable, remove the battery, boot into recovery, do a factory wipe, and reboot.
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The warranty bit will not prevent your from unlocking the phone. When a phone is shipped, the warranty bit is set at 0. If a person flashes any non-Samsung approved software, it will change the warranty bit from 0 to 1. It cannot be reset to 0.
When flashing with Odin, I prefer 3.07. So you are just unzipping the file and flashing the tar.md5 file in PDA section? Try again but only check F reset time. Once you see reset in the status window, remove the usb cable, remove the battery, boot into recovery, do a factory wipe, and reboot.
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Still no luck unfortunately ;_;
Blah. Might just sell this phone and buy a Japanese one.
The only other thing I can think of is a corrupt EFS folder.
Did you try re-injecting the imei?
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The only other thing I can think of is a corrupt EFS folder.
Did you try re-injecting the imei?
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First time I've ever heard of that. Backup/restore?
I just did a quick google search and couldn't find a solid guide. Did you have a certain process in mind?
I appreciate all of your help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
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Thank you for providing the guide. Unfortunately it's still not working. I uploaded a video just in case that might help, I also have to get a refund from an unlock website, lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anrfCgMvBrw&feature=youtu.be
This is really weird as it looks like you are doing everything right.
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This is really weird as it looks like you are doing everything right.
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Then you can understand why I am incredibly frustrated, hahaha.
It's cool. I just ended up buying a Japanese phone.
Thank you for all your help, hopefully no one else runs into thee issues in the future