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[Q] Unlocking Samsung Captivate Glide

I was wondering what the latest and greatest way is to unlock the captivate glide with android 2.3 (Gingerbread, AT&T). I googled some time now but the only solutions I can find are weird pay sites and some solutions that are probably only for the normal captivate. For example youtube.com/watch?v=--eB7jQc-tI&feature=player_detailpage and youtube.com/watch?v=--eB7jQc-tI&feature=player_detailpage.
Does market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&feature=search_result still work?
Please let me know I ordered a captivate glide and I need to use it in europe.
Also I would like to know whether it's possible to update it to the latest version of android (with a proper custom rom): 4.0.3 without relocking the glide.
(EDIT: I'm sorry for the weird links but they aren't allow when heaving 0 posts. Obviously the links aren't leading you to anything bad.)

Im pretty sure at the moment a true unlock code is the only way. The app in the marketplace messes with the imei and there has been data trouble. I would either pay if you HAD to have it unlocked or wait for the app to be updated!

icyhandlz said:
The app in the marketplace messes with the imei and there has been data trouble.
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Data trouble? What does it mean? Can smb explain pls.

Share /efs please
Could anybody share your /efs files ?
Code:
su
tar cvf /mnt/sdcard/efs.tar /efs
This will really help in research.
I think this is totally not a problem if somebody might try to use the same IMEI since we live in different countries, not telling that thousands china-made phones have the same IMEI.

edikt said:
Also I would like to know whether it's possible to update it to the latest version of android (with a proper custom rom): 4.0.3 without relocking the glide.
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What about this?
Is there any chance that updating or installing a rom relocks the glide? I was thinking about buying a code from a trustworthy appearing seller online. american_unlocker on ebay seems to have lots of excellent reviews and a 100% feedback, so i think i'll try them.
Question two: is there any model, Captivate or not, that is not unlockable? I'd like to buy it from North America to use it here in Italy, but i'm afraid to purchase a not unlockable device. It would totally suck.

SGH-i927 seems is not unlockable permanently
sbiricuda said:
What about this?
Is there any chance that updating or installing a rom relocks the glide? I was thinking about buying a code from a trustworthy appearing seller online. american_unlocker on ebay seems to have lots of excellent reviews and a 100% feedback, so i think i'll try them.
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According to Samsung Captivate Glide SGH-i927 seems it is not permanently unlockable, since after wipe it prompts for the unlock code again, so consider your unlock codes as a part of paper-manual documents and keep them safe.
I can see some files "NVM0" "NVM1" "NVM13" ... on the /data partition, may be they contain some unlocking data, but I'm not sure and haven't yet done any research.
sbiricuda said:
Question two: is there any model, Captivate or not, that is not unlockable? I'd like to buy it from North America to use it here in Italy, but i'm afraid to purchase a not unlockable device. It would totally suck.
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I think I've just answered. But do not afraid - every device is unlockable. You may check cellunlocker list - there is every device on the market.

romanr said:
According to Samsung Captivate Glide SGH-i927 seems it is not permanently unlockable, since after wipe it prompts for the unlock code again, so consider your unlock codes as a part of paper-manual documents and keep them safe.
I can see some files "NVM0" "NVM1" "NVM13" ... on the /data partition, may be they contain some unlocking data, but I'm not sure and haven't yet done any research.
I think I've just answered. But do not afraid - every device is unlockable. You may check cellunlocker list - there is every device on the market.
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Do you mean that resetting the device will re-lock the device again? I'm not sure i got it. The most important thing is that it doesn't get re-locked during the normal use but only when I'm flashing/installing new roms/resetting it. This wouldn't happen so often, so I could keep the code with me at home. Not the same if I'm out of my place.
In this case, a code purchased on cellunlocker or american_unlocker would work twice? Or three, four, five, six times..

sbiricuda said:
Do you mean that resetting the device will re-lock the device again? I'm not sure i got it.
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There are different reset methods
sbiricuda said:
In this case, a code purchased on cellunlocker or american_unlocker would work twice? Or three, four, five, six times..
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Sure. I've already unlocked my phone several times with the same code.
Here's my unlocking doc: http://romanr.info/tmp/1.html. It has detailed instructions, and it says that re-locking is possible, in which case the same (appropriate) code should be entered again.

Thank you.
Being noob sucks. Lol.

sbiricuda said:
Do you mean that resetting the device will re-lock the device again? I'm not sure i got it. The most important thing is that it doesn't get re-locked during the normal use but only when I'm flashing/installing new roms/resetting it. This wouldn't happen so often, so I could keep the code with me at home. Not the same if I'm out of my place.
In this case, a code purchased on cellunlocker or american_unlocker would work twice? Or three, four, five, six times..
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I had once lost my network unlock when trying to flash a ROM (with kernel)..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22196863&postcount=14
Later used the unlock code again which i had bought it from "American_unlocker" for the first time.. and it worked..

VinayS said:
Later used the unlock code again which i had bought it from "American_unlocker" for the first time.. and it worked..
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Thanks, I just unlocked my Captivate Glide, paid 25 USD to AmericanUnlocker.com. Was too lazy to call AT&T

[Q] Gio doesn't prompt for unlock code

I flashed the cm9 and my phone shows no service and doesn't prompt for unlock code. all the others rom i had asked me to imput, but not cm9, so now i can't make calls/text.
btw i have the code, i dont know how to input as it doesnt prompt for one like usual
anyway to fix this or manually put in unlock code?

Do wipe

tried that, didnt work :/

This may be stupid question, but is airplane mode turned on?
Sent from my HTC Optimus Ray S

Most custom roms do not have the ability to perform this operation. The only way to unlock is to use odin to flash back to a stock ROM. I havent been able to unlock my phone either for this very reason.

Did you put in the sim card that you want to unlock?

I came up with this untested idea a few weeks ago, that would allow an unlock on a phone running AOSP/CM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23488092&postcount=12

thank you all, but didnt work so far, maybe because i have the canadian version (5660M) :/

Then you would be not able to use bluetooth, Wi-Fi and screen rotation, because of different drivers. But the rest should work just fine...

bump, any way to make phone ask for unlock code? i really want to use ics on my gio, but sim not working is a dealbreaker for me :/

alkspo said:
bump, any way to make phone ask for unlock code? i really want to use ics on my gio, but sim not working is a dealbreaker for me :/
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Did you try darkshado's method? Cause other than that it is IMPOSSIBLE to do. Sorry.
Oh and instead of making a new thread, i have my own question. I know you only have a limited number of sim unlock attempts. Lets say 3 just cause. If i input the correct unlock code, does it count as an attempt? or do only the wrong numbers count as attempts?

AlwaysDroid said:
Did you try darkshado's method? Cause other than that it is IMPOSSIBLE to do. Sorry.
Oh and instead of making a new thread, i have my own question. I know you only have a limited number of sim unlock attempts. Lets say 3 just cause. If i input the correct unlock code, does it count as an attempt? or do only the wrong numbers count as attempts?
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from my experience, i believe it doesn't count as an attempt when you get it correct, its like unlocking your phone with pattern/pin, it only counts the wrong ones, and once you unlock it, the attempt meter restarts

Wait,
Does this mean that if you're phone was previously sim-unlocked, it gets
re-locked when you flash CM9 ??
That would be a real bummer. I sim-unlocked my phone using the BML5 method
and flash a couple of stock roms using Odin, and never got the question for an unlock code again.
Do all custom roms re-lock your phone ??
Sorry for hijacking your topic. Hope you figure it out.

WalkerOfTheDay said:
Wait,
Does this mean that if you're phone was previously sim-unlocked, it gets
re-locked when you flash CM9 ??
That would be a real bummer. I sim-unlocked my phone using the BML5 method
and flash a couple of stock roms using Odin, and never got the question for an unlock code again.
Do all custom roms re-lock your phone ??
Sorry for hijacking your topic. Hope you figure it out.
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im not sure if it is cm9 that locks it or maybe i was just unlucky once, i will try it again when i get my phone which is in factory as i broke the microsd slot
and no, not all custom roms, as i used plenty, only the cm roms (7, 7.2,9) have locked in my experience, but like i said before, maybe i was unlucky

Solution
Please remove

alkspo said:
im not sure if it is cm9 that locks it or maybe i was just unlucky once, i will try it again when i get my phone which is in factory as i broke the microsd slot
and no, not all custom roms, as i used plenty, only the cm roms (7, 7.2,9) have locked in my experience, but like i said before, maybe i was unlucky
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Hi , is your phone sim locked or do you have a pin code on your simcard ? if the pin is on your simcard then the solution is to flash a stock rom and disable the simcard lock then flash a custom rom , I had the same issue with my HTC wildfire a couple of years ago

[Q] Permanently network locked

Is there a way to reset a permanently network locked phone? Got a used phone and I guess the previous owner tried to sim unlock without success and now that I tried to unlock it it tells me that "This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked." I would really appreciate any response.

kornflakez said:
Is there a way to reset a permanently network locked phone? Got a used phone and I guess the previous owner tried to sim unlock without success and now that I tried to unlock it it tells me that "This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked." I would really appreciate any response.
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hey did you solve this problem? I'm in the same situation here :/

DUUUUUUDE I may have a solution!! it WORKED for me, follow this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709till step 40 it worked for me!! it did'nt ask me for a code or anything! it just worked! the problem is that the version of android is 2.3.5 korean.... is a temporal solution!! maybe is for the baseband or I DONT KNOW please someone can somebody help us with this! any international ROM or baseband for this phone
TRY IT!! and tell me if it worked for you

unlock bootloader on unlock allowed no

Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact

No way, sorry.
Sent from my D5503 using xda premium

mentalghost said:
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
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You will never be able to unlock the bootloader on that phone, unless your carrier can give you some kind of code to change your unlock status (not sure this is even possible).

Rekoil said:
You will never be able to unlock the bootloader on that phone, unless your carrier can give you some kind of code to change your unlock status (not sure this is even possible).
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I can get the unlock code not a problem to unlock phone to any network. am already waiting for that from o2 so can use on any network but will this work or is it a septate code that is used for bootloader or somthing

mentalghost said:
I can get the unlock code not a problem to unlock phone to any network. am already waiting for that from o2 so can use on any network but will this work or is it a septate code that is used for bootloader or somthing
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The BL is different, if it came from O2 then chances are you cant unlock the BL.

So there is no chance? It worked with xperia arc and omnius. Costs about 15$, that would be ok. But will it work with our z1c in the near future? Or is it just "luck" to find an exploit?

reellamer said:
So there is no chance?
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NO.

XperienceD said:
NO.
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Well nothing is impossible, but it isn't likely as it requires a bootloader exploit. Realistically it isn't going to happen though, unless some smart people devote a lot of time to it. The most likely scenario (using test point to gain more software access) would require hardware tampering.

Hello Mentalghost,
Unfortunately there is no way to unlock the bootloader when the status is "No".
Have a great day, cheers!
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk

mentalghost said:
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
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MentalGhost, where did you purchase your phone? This phone isn't sold by any carriers in the USA, to the best of my knowledge, so the bootloader shouldn't be locked.

thatguy222 said:
MentalGhost, where did you purchase your phone? This phone isn't sold by any carriers in the USA, to the best of my knowledge, so the bootloader shouldn't be locked.
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Bought in UK where I am not in USA. Might take back to shop where bought from and see if got any others in lol
Or wait for locked bootloader versions or someone makes modded version with unlocked rom that is been modded like one where you install modded that is unlocked install and then can unlock bootloader did in xperia s I use to have was a modded rom that was originally saying bootloader unlock no and added new Base rom and then said bootloadr unlock yes maybe this will happen on this phone in time or locked bootloader kernels and rom come along

mentalghost said:
Bought in UK where I am not in USA. Might take back to shop where bought from and see if got any others in lol
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I'd recommend to anyone that is still able to return a Phone to do so because I think you'll find you'll be waiting a long time for a solution.

XperienceD said:
I'd recommend to anyone that is still able to return a Phone to do so because I think you'll find you'll be waiting a long time for a solution.
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Plus, there will be no solution. The reason why Xperia Arc S and other 2011 Xperias worked with testpoint method was because of that there was a big security flaw in the security of the testpoints nand access, but those flaws have been fixed in newer Xperias and newer 2011 Xperias also.

devstaff said:
Plus, there will be no solution.
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+1 It was coming to that realization that I sold my O2 locked Z after 6 months to buy an unbranded Z1 Compact. It worked out cheaper too spending hundreds of pounds up front for my Phone with the added bonus of having access to all of it.

What happens if you still follow the instructions on how to do it? I didn't check if it was allowed and I'm stuck in bootloop and I can't flash via flashtool,

tunnna said:
What happens if you still follow the instructions on how to do it? I didn't check if it was allowed and I'm stuck in bootloop and I can't flash via flashtool,
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See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704, power off the Phone and reflash.

XperienceD said:
See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704, power off the Phone and reflash.
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Yes I've tried it but flashtool gets stuck on processing loader. I waited over 10min with 0% progress on flashtool.

tunnna said:
I waited over 10min with 0% progress on flashtool.
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Once or twice?

XperienceD said:
Once or twice?
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thrice with different roms
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I can give you more info if you tell me what you need to know

XperienceD said:
Once or twice?
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Ok solved... I had an old version of flashtool running... -.- :laugh:

Remove 'bootloader unlocked!' text?

Hi guys. I want to remove this warning message when i boot up my phone. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

being able to do this would be great! I tried all the fastboot commands that work on different devices to re-lock the bootloader, flashed the bootloaders again...downgrade to Android 5, uncheck enable EOM unlock in the developer options..tried fastboot commands.. all was in vain...
Any other ideas?

rigocalin said:
being able to do this would be great! I tried all the fastboot commands that work on different devices to re-lock the bootloader, flashed the bootloaders again...downgrade to Android 5, uncheck enable EOM unlock in the developer options..tried fastboot commands.. all was in vain...
Any other ideas?
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I don't want to relock my bootloader. My goal is just removing this message. Because if the bootloop issue happen to me, sellers will not know that i've unlocked my bootloader. So they will repair my phone for free.

please can any mod close this? Has already been asked and answered. it's not possible! Do a damn search before!

there is not mention of this as far as I sow it anyways...
If you have it then post the link here so we can see it also .
PS: under the same logic we would not try to find a root or bootloader unlock and talk about it because its not currently possible.
5nickers said:
please can any mod close this? Has already been asked and answered. it's not possible! Do a damn search before!
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If your in the EU and phone is still under warranty, LG will repair defected devices regardless if BL is unlocked as its a known defect. Read this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/g4-bootloop-lg-officially-admits-t3301629

awes0me1 said:
If your in the EU and phone is still under warranty, LG will repair defected devices regardless if BL is unlocked as its a known defect. Read this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/g4-bootloop-lg-officially-admits-t3301629
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I live in asia region. I talked with the seller where that i bought (third party shop) and they said that unlocking BL void warranty. That is why i want to hide this message

Then it's a no...you cannot remove message when booting.

awes0me1 said:
Then it's a no...you cannot remove message when booting.
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There are marshmallow boot animation in forums for g4. But i am not sure if it can hide this message or not.

xdaorxan said:
There are marshmallow boot animation in forums for g4. But i am not sure if it can hide this message or not.
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No, as the message appears before the bootanimation.

davebugyi said:
No, as the message appears before the bootanimation.
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That's awful

I read about a guy saying something like changing the I-M-E-I (dont want to get banned or something) to something else, reboot and then restore it, you should have a relocked bootloader..
it sounds a bit shady but maybe this can actually work...depending on how this unlock is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZBFc2Da83E

This guy actually relocked the bootloader nice