Hello all
My ATT glider recently experiences frozen screen and Ive heard of reflashing the stock ICS rom may figure this out
The phone was bought from ebay and is now being unlocked on 4.0.4(not sure if its legit unlocked)
But I learnt flashing rom may possibly lead to re-locked of the phone
And found solutions about backing up the EFS files could retrive IMEI and unlocked status (correct me if im wrong)
Not sure which solution to go with
1. spocky12's GalaxSim Unlock here
2. EFS Tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019540)
3. EFS Pro here
please advice
funhk said:
Hello all
My ATT glider recently experiences frozen screen and Ive heard of reflashing the stock ICS rom may figure this out
The phone was bought from ebay and is now being unlocked on 4.0.4(not sure if its legit unlocked)
But I learnt flashing rom may possibly lead to re-locked of the phone
And found solutions about backing up the EFS files could retrive IMEI and unlocked status (correct me if im wrong)
Not sure which solution to go with
1. spocky12's GalaxSim Unlock here
2. EFS Tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019540)
3. EFS Pro here
please advice
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firstly, what are the first few numbers of the imei in about phone ?
Are they the same as the imei sticker inside the battery cover ? .. That is step 1.
If yes, then backup your EFS not using a tool but with ADB. There's a tutorial you can find that will explain how, its the most certain way to back it up.
then, once you have it saved and emailed and archived to your gmail account, google drive drop box.. whatever ... and clearly renamed to WORKING-EFS-GLIDE-(date).zip THEN start flashing.
funhk said:
Hello all
My ATT glider recently experiences frozen screen and Ive heard of reflashing the stock ICS rom may figure this out
The phone was bought from ebay and is now being unlocked on 4.0.4(not sure if its legit unlocked)
But I learnt flashing rom may possibly lead to re-locked of the phone
And found solutions about backing up the EFS files could retrive IMEI and unlocked status (correct me if im wrong)
Not sure which solution to go with
1. spocky12's GalaxSim Unlock here
2. EFS Tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019540)
3. EFS Pro here
please advice
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I'm running the PA rom and GalaxSim 2.0.2 worked for me. It's not in the market anymore, but the apk I found worked when I paid for the unlock (after a reboot, that is). I've only had to use it once, but it seems like it'll work as many times as you need it without having to pay again.
There is a thread discussing this at length - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019540
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Hi all,
I have an I927 with a standard IMEI (0049...) after unlocking it with Z3X box.
The phone is an AT&T I927 and before unlocking I flashed the rogers kernel and then rooted it (as per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378082) all this worked fine.
I have a back-up of nv_data.bin before unlocking and I have tried placing it back but this phone has some sort of weird extra checks which doesn't seem to exists in other android phones such as I9100 and the IMEI stays broken.
Anybody out there with the same problem and some ideas on about how to repair it?
I'm currently living in Peru and I was using the phone with Claro and it worked for like 2 months but since a few days it seems they blocked the IMEI (can't logon onto the network anymore, and sim works fine in other phone).
Also I've been searching for original AT&T kernel to put that back and then try to put nv_data.bin back to see if that makes any difference (shouldn't but I'm kinda desperate here)
thanks
Did u fix the problem or still have generic IMEI
Could you fix this?
i have the same problem but my phone still on ....im reading ur post it seems like u have root problem (might be mistaken) try to update super user and ur busy box ..by the way what rom u r using.
after u update everything try to put the files u backed up back ,reboot , ...feed back please
This method has been sent to me by android235, I can not personally attest that it is working so please if you do that, make sure you have a backup or odin to reinstall your phone
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.
Peace out.
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All credit go to him and please don't forget to thanks him!
Any way to restore the IMEI afterwards? Or is the simlock check based on the IMEI?
Zhenech said:
Any way to restore the IMEI afterwards? Or is the simlock check based on the IMEI?
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I suppose the files you saved are to restore if needed, for the rest I don't know as like I said did NOT try myself
Nah. I meant whether it is possible to restore IMEI while still having unlock. If I restore the files, the lock should be back. (My glide is unlocked, but thats not the point)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927R using XDA
I'd rather spend 25$ for an unlock key on Americanunlocker.com
(worked great for me)
In fact, I have tried to hack the nv_data.bin but seems that it is not the same as galaxy SII and galaxy S.
Although you will get unlocked (generic IMEI) when removed those files,
I highly recommand that you have to backup them in a very safe place. Otherwise if you encounter any problems, you have to sent back to AT&T / Rogers.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927R using XDA
The method will work.. i had tested it earlier.. a generic imei will be assigned..
however some operators do not accept generic IMEI..
Update: Previous posts
Please go through posts 16 to 18 on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416569&page=2
This method is perfect ! My phone accept the Free Mobile's SIM card and is recognized by Orange and Free Mobile's networks.
(It connects too on the two another french carriers when theses networks are too low, I don't know why and if the reason is the AT&T ROM or the unlock method. By the way, although I am connected I can't do anything.)
i don't like having a genric IMEI. will wait for anther method or just pay for an unlock key (when i get my device ofcurse )
What do you mean by generic IMEI? Is it all 0s? Does this mean that it will no longer be detected as a smartphone?
I just tried this method and it did work for me thank u
one Q is there any way to fix genric IMEI and keep unlock .
Edit: I restore my files from a back up and relock the phone ..went to ebay bought unlock code for about 8 dollars ..Done
sam.assad said:
I just tried this method and it did work for me thank u
one Q is there any way to fix genric IMEI and keep unlock .
Edit: I restore my files from a back up and relock the phone ..went to ebay bought unlock code for about 8 dollars ..Done
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I've done the same thing with another website -more expensive x-( (Fastgsm.com), although it worked.
The only problem though is that every now and then the phone asks me again for the network unlock code. This has forced me to carry a text message with the info on the phone. So far it has asked me 3 times the unlock code. Every time I input the same code received, every time it accepts it and gets unlocked. But I think this is strange, this is the first phone I had that this happens.
sigiloso said:
I've done the same thing with another website -more expensive x-( (Fastgsm.com), although it worked.
The only problem though is that every now and then the phone asks me again for the network unlock code. This has forced me to carry a text message with the info on the phone. So far it has asked me 3 times the unlock code. Every time I input the same code received, every time it accepts it and gets unlocked. But I think this is strange, this is the first phone I had that this happens.
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Maybe the ICS Update will fix this issue.
sigiloso said:
I've done the same thing with another website -more expensive x-( (Fastgsm.com), although it worked.
The only problem though is that every now and then the phone asks me again for the network unlock code. This has forced me to carry a text message with the info on the phone. So far it has asked me 3 times the unlock code. Every time I input the same code received, every time it accepts it and gets unlocked. But I think this is strange, this is the first phone I had that this happens.
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Having the same problem here! It seems this is a Samsung issue. Very annoying - GRRRR!!!
sam.assad said:
I just tried this method and it did work for me thank u
one Q is there any way to fix genric IMEI and keep unlock .
Edit: I restore my files from a back up and relock the phone ..went to ebay bought unlock code for about 8 dollars ..Done
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Can you provide me with the ebay seller. I have a Rogers I927R which is locked to network.
petard said:
What do you mean by generic IMEI? Is it all 0s? Does this mean that it will no longer be detected as a smartphone?
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I lost my backed up copy of nv_data.bin as my sd card is corrupted I am on a rogers captivate. Is there anyway to recover the IMEI as Straight Talk now complains that this device is locked from using network
Well, I found the following thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881162) but need the values for these lines so I can update my nv_data.bin.
00188008
00188010
00188020
Can one of you help me out?
Thanks,
Captivate or captivate glide?
phatryan69 said:
Captivate or captivate glide?
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Captivate Glide (Rogers version I927R).
I'm very interested in this thread since i'm french, and about to buy a phone in the US to use it here, in France.
If i understand well, the trick for unlocking it by file deletion is a bad idea since generic IMEI are not too well accepted on french networks, and when you buy an unlock code, it keeps prompting you sometimes.
My other option is the myTouch 4G Slide, so i'd probably better go for it
Ninj said:
I'm very interested in this thread since i'm french, and about to buy a phone in the US to use it here, in France.
If i understand well, the trick for unlocking it by file deletion is a bad idea since generic IMEI are not too well accepted on french networks, and when you buy an unlock code, it keeps prompting you sometimes.
My other option is the myTouch 4G Slide, so i'd probably better go for it
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you can unlock mytouch 4G Slide easy, but be warned some models have issues with wifi not being able to turn on unless on carrier rom. i know because i have one.
Hi
So I had the GB AT&T rooted stock rom installed unlocked and using it with t-mobile in the UK.
I followed the instructions here on how to install CWM and asked it to do a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766533
I then followed instructions here to install full lite rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890125
Booted it up and then found the phone had become relocked to AT&T so booted back into CWM and restored my backup.
Now I'm back to normal but the phone is saying its still locked, whats gone wrong?
Thanks
strange. check this free way to unlock phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969272
eqkosch said:
Hi
So I had the GB AT&T rooted stock rom installed unlocked and using it with t-mobile in the UK.
I followed the instructions here on how to install CWM and asked it to do a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766533
I then followed instructions here to install full lite rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890125
Booted it up and then found the phone had become relocked to AT&T so booted back into CWM and restored my backup.
Now I'm back to normal but the phone is saying its still locked, whats gone wrong?
Thanks
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Its a problem with this phone, try the thread to unlock, if not, you will need to use the unlock code. Dont know why the problem, but sometimes happens that
Installed it but it says EMEI is undefined. Help!
When I check t-mobiles site the IMEI number that's registered is alot different than what the phone reports when I do *#06#
I seem to be able to browse the internet but I have no SMS or telephone call capabilities.
vol.erernd
What can I do it seems to have this gibberish number of 004999010640000/04
Hello guys, i want know some informations about this device.
With AT&T you can upgrade firmware to ICS official ROM, But is locked by carrier : AT&T (so you cant use any simcard of others countries).
If i Flash the devise with CM10.1, I unlock the phone too (so i can use it with all simcard of all countries) ?
I read a lot forums and sites, and i heard people the carrier AT&T RE-lock the device after 3 - 4 Months!! How they can do it ? xD (i think is for some upgrade firmware?!?!?)
Sorry for my NOOB question .
Thanks Regards !
colla.paolo said:
Hello guys, i want know some informations about this device.
With AT&T you can upgrade firmware to ICS official ROM, But is locked by carrier : AT&T (so you cant use any simcard of others countries).
If i Flash the devise with CM10.1, I unlock the phone too (so i can use it with all simcard of all countries) ?
I read a lot forums and sites, and i heard people the carrier AT&T RE-lock the device after 3 - 4 Months!! How they can do it ? xD (i think is for some upgrade firmware?!?!?)
Sorry for my NOOB question .
Thanks Regards !
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If you take a look around here, you'll notice that the unlocking has to do with the efs folder and the nv_data.bak file. A search would tell you how to unlock your Cappy Glide. Note that you should use the method that does keep your IMEI intact, and DO make backups of your phone and especially the efs folder before doing anything with it.
Snuuuuupy said:
If you take a look around here, you'll notice that the unlocking has to do with the efs folder and the nv_data.bak file. A search would tell you how to unlock your Cappy Glide. Note that you should use the method that does keep your IMEI intact, and DO make backups of your phone and especially the efs folder before doing anything with it.
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thanks for answer
you would mean this guides ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860003&highlight=bit-flip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
the method for unlock device ok.. i know where are, but my question is another one .
A mod ROM Unlock the device?:silly:
colla.paolo said:
thanks for answer
you would mean this guides ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860003&highlight=bit-flip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
the method for unlock device ok.. i know where are, but my question is another one .
A mod ROM Unlock the device?:silly:
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Yes, either one works. I'd recommend the second one for you since it'd be easier for beginners to use.
ROM's don't usually mod the efs partition, though some do mess it up iirc
Hey there,
I am having some issues with unlocking my D852. The phone is locked to Rogers, and I'm trying to get it over to Telus. I'm in the stock ROM, with the Telus Sim card in it, everything appears to go smoothly after I enter the unlock code. To verify I go into 2945#*852# and check all the menus, the phone is not personalized, and I'm successfully connected to the Telus network. Afterwards I try to restore from a backup, CloudySix, the phone boots. In the status bar its saying that my SIM Card is Perso Locked, and is prompting me for a SIM Network Unlock PIN. I tried entering a few codes, NCK and SIMCK without any luck. I dont want to enter any more codes in case I lock myself out completely.
I have unlocked before, its been a few years, but I have never run into this. Shouldn't the phone be unlocked permanently, no matter what ROM you flash. Maybe I have to flash a new ROM from scratch? I tried restoring CandySIX CM13 edition and the new AOSP based so far.
***EDIT: I forgot to mention, I reverted back to stock, and I get a prompt for the unlock code again.
I just got a Galaxy S6 from Telus and I'm really not happy with it, it feels like a downgrade to me. Hoping you guys can help me out
When you restore your backup are you restoring the EFS partition as well? I think that is where the unlock is stored (at least that's how it is on some phones).
eradicator006 said:
When you restore your backup are you restoring the EFS partition as well? I think that is where the unlock is stored (at least that's how it is on some phones).
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Yeah, I was doing a full restore, EFS and Modem. I tried flashing a ROM from scratch just now and that worked for me. The only problem after that was that my WIFI wasn't working afterwards. I might have to continue messing around with it, making progress though!
Thanks for the help
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Yeah, I was doing a full restore, EFS and Modem. I tried flashing a ROM from scratch just now and that worked for me. The only problem after that was that my WIFI wasn't working afterwards. I might have to continue messing around with it, making progress though!
Thanks for the help
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yeah i think you relocked it
KronicSkillz said:
yeah i think you relocked it
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Got it all up and running, after an hour of troubleshooting I discovered that the WIFI wasn't working because the AP needed a reboot lol. Through all this though, I discovered the importance of the EFS partition, it stores alot more than your unlock data, its best not to touch it
How were you able to unlock the network sim.