Got my Tmo GS4 yesterday, and after playing around with TW for a while decided it wasn't for me, so I flashed AOKP. My question is: after flashing AOKP, is my device now SIM-unlocked?
No, flashing a ROM doesn't make your phone unlock.
fredryk said:
Got my Tmo GS4 yesterday, and after playing around with TW for a while decided it wasn't for me, so I flashed AOKP. My question is: after flashing AOKP, is my device now SIM-unlocked?
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If your phone is locked, flashing custom ROMs will not unlock it. On the other hand, once you unlock your phone, flashing custom ROMs or using Odin to return to stock will NOT re-lock your phone. Also of importance, if you do wish to unlock, I do believe that you must be running TouchWiz to use the free unlock in the general section.
lordcheeto03 said:
If your phone is locked, flashing custom ROMs will not unlock it. On the other hand, once you unlock your phone, flashing custom ROMs or using Odin to return to stock will NOT re-lock your phone. Also of importance, if you do wish to unlock, I do believe that you must be running TouchWiz to use the free unlock in the general section.
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Is there a way to unlock in AOSP? Or would I have to flash stock and do it, then nandroid back to AOSP?
fredryk said:
Is there a way to unlock in AOSP? Or would I have to flash stock and do it, then nandroid back to AOSP?
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Try this method out. It worked for me and many others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
elua35 said:
Try this method out. It worked for me and many others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
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That method requires TouchWiz; coincidentally enough, this is the only method (outside of somehow talking your carrier into doing it) that is free.
fredryk said:
Is there a way to unlock in AOSP? Or would I have to flash stock and do it, then nandroid back to AOSP?
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Doesn't matter which version of TouchWiz you use, it doesn't specifically have to be for the M1919, it just has to be TouchWiz. I don't know for certain if those sim unlock codes you can buy will work via AOSP honestly. If it throws up a box asking for an unlock code if you put a different carrier's sim in using AOSP, then I don't see why it wouldn't work. But then again, it might be more of a hassle, to flash back to TW, unlock, then restore your backup; but free sounds like a much better deal than $25-40 or however much it costs.
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As many have come to discover, with ICS, LG has gone over to the dark side and locked their bootloader.
So what does this mean for us P93X users? This means that if we upgrade to ICS via the official LG tool or by using an LG ICS .kdz, our bootloader is now locked. This has caused problems for newer users who have managed to gain root access, only to subsequently soft-brick their phone when they attempt to remove default apps or install CWM via Rom Manager.
So what's the good news? It is possible to downgrade to Gingerbread using the Unbricking Guide stickied in this forum. Once on Gingerbread, if a user so desires, our very own HO!NO! has created a CWM-flashable version of official AT&T ICS that will not overwrite the device with the locked ICS bootloader.
The purpose I would like this thread to serve is a place to discuss the nature of the bootloader on the P93X and to answer questions about how it works (in addition to the warning above that I hope new users see). Here are some questions I have:
Which partition is it on our device?
Is it possible to simply overwrite a phone on ICS with a Gingerbread firmware without having to unbrick?
Can we get a collection started of various bootloader images for all the devices (i.e. P930 AT&T/Bell, P935, P936, SU640)?
If my suspicion is correct, anybody who has gone through the Unbricking Guide is currently using the SU640 Gingerbread bootloader, including myself. It's possible there are no differences in the various devices' Gingerbread bootloaders, but from available evidence, I do not believe that is the case. We already know, for example, that anybody who has never unbricked their phone is not able to successfully flash and use the CWM-flashable ICS and ICS leak that HO!NO! has released.
Thoughts?
is there a plan to, or can the boot loader be overwritten in leaked ics?
I rooted my lg nitro and then bricked it within an hour. I flashed the leaked ics and rooted. Like we know cwm and cwm touch don't work with ics. I went back to ginger bread so I could backup my rom and flash custom rooms. I like this flexibility; however, I hate how fast my battery drains. I have tried all roms out here. All suck the juice within hours. ics leaked version With locked boot loader rooted lasts all day. Even listening to music with head phones.
Tried jellybam
Nitrogen with ho!no!
Hono
Cm10
Cm9
And quite a few others I can't remember right now.
Is there a way to get battery life like I get from leaked ics on any of these roms.?
Sent from log nitro rooted nitrogen with gapps
He he dont worry it is normal.....why?
Because its ICS!!!!
The spectrum users at androidforums figured out a way to replace the locked boot loader with the unlocked one. Nobody has done this for the nitro yet but I am sure it is possible. All we need is a dev to make it happen. Unfortunately I am not willing to install a locked boot loader on my phone so I cannot do it. Perhaps another dev can do this?
does spectrum share same partition layout as nitro hd?
I think the unlock process should be as easy as some dd script if we can locate the right partition(s).
arda99 said:
does spectrum share same partition layout as nitro hd?
I think the unlock process should be as easy as some dd script if we can locate the right partition(s).
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It is not the same but very close.
It is a bit more complicated than a dd script, you also need a unlocked kernel (such as the cm9 kernel).
Contact Neph81 and death2all110 at AF, they are the devs who did this.
Ho!no! did it.
tdmcode said:
It is not the same but very close.
It is a bit more complicated than a dd script, you also need a unlocked kernel (such as the cm9 kernel).
Contact Neph81 and death2all110 at AF, they are the devs who did this.
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Ho!no! did it. I flashed this modified leaked version. MY battery last for ever now. Thank you HO!NO!
CWM touch works well with this release. The only thing I did not like about the leaked release was the locked boot loader.
NO MORE locked bootloader thanks to HO!NO!. There is also a V20 that was released. Have not tried that one.
I appologize because the answer was already on XDA.
Though my status say junior, I have used this site for my own education for years, but nevr needed to ask any questions until recently. lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684032
tdmcode said:
It is not the same but very close.
It is a bit more complicated than a dd script, you also need a unlocked kernel (such as the cm9 kernel).
Contact Neph81 and death2all110 at AF, they are the devs who did this.
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I searched and found this thread
http://androidforums.com/spectrum-a...oot-cwm-lg-spectrum-4g-ics-linux-install.html
its rooting with qemu + dd some images. But I don't understand why need so many images(and the exact purpose for each of them).
and I don't get the "unlocked" kernel part since we can use stock kernel+GB bootloader on P930.
Anyway, its as easy as some dd script but it might be too risky to figure out the whole thing.
I don't understand why you would want to spend the time and effort on this project when the unbricking method in my signature allows you to restore the P930 gingerbread bootloader, which you can then install CWM on top of and flash your roms all you want.
Just curious, can someone outline why this would be worth the time investment?
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I don't understand why you would want to spend the time and effort on this project when the unbricking method in my signature allows you to restore the P930 gingerbread bootloader, which you can then install CWM on top of and flash your roms all you want.
Just curious, can someone outline why this would be worth the time investment?
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because its more easier than yours.
can be done in one simple shell/batch script.
skoobbarnes said:
Ho!no! did it. I flashed this modified leaked version. MY battery last for ever now. Thank you HO!NO!
CWM touch works well with this release. The only thing I did not like about the leaked release was the locked boot loader.
NO MORE locked bootloader thanks to HO!NO!. There is also a V20 that was released. Have not tried that one.
I appologize because the answer was already on XDA.
Though my status say junior, I have used this site for my own education for years, but nevr needed to ask any questions until recently. lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684032
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sorry but its unrelated. cwm roms don't touch the bootloader part and to have cwm working, you need an unlocked bootloader to begin with.
here we're talking about how to replace a locked bootloader with an unlocked one, so one can install cwm and continue, including installing the rom you mentioned.
arda99 said:
because its more easier than yours.
can be done in one simple shell/batch script.
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How is it easier ? You still have to install CWM to flash the zip so I do not see the advantage of this either.
Nz
notzippy said:
How is it easier ? You still have to install CWM to flash the zip so I do not see the advantage of this either.
Nz
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one is like 10-20 steps, another is as easy as 1 click...
and they're the same because cwm is installed regardless???
root then uninstall systemapp
wujianheisheng said:
root then uninstall systemapp
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This gets rid of the bootloader lock?
And nothing else of importance?
dukkitdalaw said:
This gets rid of the bootloader lock?
And nothing else of importance?
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That just bricks you...
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arda99 said:
because its more easier than yours.
can be done in one simple shell/batch script.
sorry but its unrelated. cwm roms don't touch the bootloader part and to have cwm working, you need an unlocked bootloader to begin with.
here we're talking about how to replace a locked bootloader with an unlocked one, so one can install cwm and continue, including installing the rom you mentioned.
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I seem to have missed it. But where is this shell/script located?
Other than the unbricking method.
hereric said:
That just bricks you...
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Yes. I was being sarcastic.
That guy is going to ruin someones day with advice like that.
dukkitdalaw said:
I seem to have missed it. But where is this shell/script located?
Other than the unbricking method.
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It doesn't exist... yet. At least, not for the P93x/whatever else is covered in the Nitro Forum.
Nvm Arda99
I see the link
Hello, I was just reading this post because of my Lg optimus G.
I know that they are two different devices but my question is about LG locking bootloader for our devices.
Does the bootloader relock it self if I flash stock KDZ file?
I was wondering how to get it back to stock so I can get the warranty support from LG.
Thank you
jnhsd0319 said:
Hello, I was just reading this post because of my Lg optimus G.
I know that they are two different devices but my question is about LG locking bootloader for our devices.
Does the bootloader relock it self if I flash stock KDZ file?
I was wondering how to get it back to stock so I can get the warranty support from LG.
Thank you
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Flashing kdz will replace all partitions, and return your phone to 100% stock.
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I had a question about unlocking my T989D. Its running CM10 atm and the latest telus modem. If i want to unlock it, do i follow the normal procedure of giving a site my IMEI, and do the usual, or do i need to be on a Telus rom(and does it have to be a stock unrooted rom)
Thanks!
Also, anyone know a cheap site!
No, it doesnt have to be telus stock unrooted rom. Just be careful when you choose a site to unlock from though because some sites will ask you to download a software which is not needed.
Try this site: unlockthatphone.com (This is one of the options but you may find cheaper.)
I used that site to unlock my g2x but not my galaxy s2 because it was factory unlocked.
anomy13 said:
No, it doesnt have to be telus stock unrooted rom. Just be careful when you choose a site to unlock from though because some sites will ask you to download a software which is not needed.
Try this site: unlockthatphone.com (This is one of the options but you may find cheaper.)
I used that site to unlock my g2x but not my galaxy s2 because it was factory unlocked.
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+1... I used the same site, worked well but yes you will likely find a cheaper option if you can find someone to vouche that it works
That site costs $40! Thats insane. How does one unlock the phone while on CM10? I cant see any menus and googling hasnt helped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652616
Also..read that CM cant unlock phones 0_o
It's through the normal phone dialer. You gotta enter a code that unlock websites give you after giving them your IMEI number.
Rekzer said:
That site costs $40! Thats insane. How does one unlock the phone while on CM10? I cant see any menus and googling hasnt helped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652616
Also..read that CM cant unlock phones 0_o
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So, flash a touchwiz rom, unlock it and then flash cm9 back..
anomy13 said:
So, flash a touchwiz rom, unlock it and then flash cm9 back..
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Does it have to be a telus one specifically? The DL links im finding are all invalid now.
Rekzer said:
Does it have to be a telus one specifically? The DL links im finding are all invalid now.
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It would make sense that Samsung would create the unlocking feature inherited for the T-Mobile ROMs as well. Just flash any touchwiz ROM in dev section and go ahead with unlocking. Then u can flash back to cm9.
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anomy13 said:
It would make sense that Samsung would create the unlocking feature inherited for the T-Mobile ROMs as well. Just flash any touchwiz ROM in dev section and go ahead with unlocking. Then u can flash back to cm9.
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Did this and all worked good! Thanks guys!
Hi guys,
Today I brought a new T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S II for cheap. It already got stock JB rom 4.1.2 installed and I rooted the phone. I have 2 questions.
1) I would like to sim unlock the phone without calling t-mobile if possible. I tried checked out Galaxy_s unlock by helroz and there was one other app, but it would not allow me to install it. Anybody got any ideas how to do it?
2) I would like to have this stock JB rom if possible rooted of course, but I would like to set up wireless tethering and don't pay extra to t-mobile for doing it? Thanks.
pug_ster said:
Hi guys,
1) I would like to sim unlock the phone without calling t-mobile if possible. I tried checked out Galaxy_s unlock by helroz and there was one other app, but it would not allow me to install it. Anybody got any ideas how to do it?
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You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
It will take a lot of reading and some work but it is free. You can also pay someone for an unlock code.
Also, questions should be posted in Q&A.
meekrawb said:
You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
It will take a lot of reading and some work but it is free. You can also pay someone for an unlock code.
Also, questions should be posted in Q&A.
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Thanks, I tried. It doesn't work probably because I have a JB stock rom. I think I have to revert to an ICS stock rom with a different modem in order for it to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705710
I have another question, if I were to install this rom above, do I have to install thru kies or use twrp? Thanks.
pug_ster said:
Thanks, I tried. It doesn't work probably because I have a JB stock rom. I think I have to revert to an ICS stock rom with a different modem in order for it to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705710
I have another question, if I were to install this rom above, do I have to install thru kies or use twrp? Thanks.
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I think the file in that link is for Odin. You should be able to TWRP flash any of the ICS ROMs in the development thread and then flash the UVLE1 radio.
Radios:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
meekrawb said:
I think the file in that link is for Odin. You should be able to TWRP flash any of the ICS ROMs in the development thread and then flash the UVLE1 radio.
Radios:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
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Actually, I installed cm9 ics rom and it didn't work when I pressed *#197328640#. I mentioned in the other thread, but I managed to install the stock ICS versio with the uvle1 radio and I managed to unlock it.
pug_ster said:
Actually, I installed cm9 ics rom and it didn't work when I pressed *#197328640#. I mentioned in the other thread, but I managed to install the stock ICS versio with the uvle1 radio and I managed to unlock it.
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I forgot to say it had to be an ICS TW ROM. Sorry about that. Glad you got it sorted.
pug_ster said:
Hi guys,
Today I brought a new T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S II for cheap. It already got stock JB rom 4.1.2 installed and I rooted the phone. I have 2 questions.
1) I would like to sim unlock the phone without calling t-mobile if possible. I tried checked out Galaxy_s unlock by helroz and there was one other app, but it would not allow me to install it. Anybody got any ideas how to do it?
2) I would like to have this stock JB rom if possible rooted of course, but I would like to set up wireless tethering and don't pay extra to t-mobile for doing it? Thanks.
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sup dude... look theres a way to do it i just dont recall how... you have to be rooted and get a file that has a lot of numbers in which you will find the unlock code. its in these forums somewhere but it is possible to do cause i was able to do it on cm10 4.1.2 . ill look around and see if i find it. ill keep you updated.
Hey guys i just got this phone its on stock rom 4.3 .....can it be network unlocked please so i can use my jamaican networks ,if so how can i go about it,
dorian2kx said:
Hey guys i just got this phone its on stock rom 4.3 .....can it be network unlocked please so i can use my jamaican networks ,if so how can i go about it,
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If I remember right, once on 4.3 you can no longer use the free unlock method. You will have to buy a code online. If you have a T999, you can try flashing the 4.1.1 modem and see if you can do it though. You wont get any signal if you are on a 4.3 rom until you flash back to the 4.3 modem btw.
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DocHoliday77 said:
If I remember right, once on 4.3 you can no longer use the free unlock method. You will have to buy a code online. If you have a T999, you can try flashing the 4.1.1 modem and see if you can do it though. You wont get any signal if you are on a 4.3 rom until you flash back to the 4.3 modem btw.
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Thanks bro I'll give it a try, but I'll have to root first before I can flash the 4.1 modem or I can just go straight away and do it through Odin?
dorian2kx said:
Thanks bro I'll give it a try, but I'll have to root first before I can flash the 4.1 modem or I can just go straight away and do it through Odin?
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You dont need to be rooted, but you do need a custom recovery (TWRP or CWM) in order to flash the modem. I never made any odin flashable packages for the modems, only recovery flashable.
Just so you know, flashing a custom recovery will void your warranty if its still valid and you care about that.
Thanks bro, I don't care about warranty.... So all I have to do now is flash a recovery then flash the modem, hmm wonder if anyone has ever got it to work like that before tho.... If it doesn't tho can u recommend a cheap unlocking site please
dorian2kx said:
Thanks bro, I don't care about warranty.... So all I have to do now is flash a recovery then flash the modem, hmm wonder if anyone has ever got it to work like that before tho.... If it doesn't tho can u recommend a cheap unlocking site please
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All I remember for sure is that on 4.1.2, samsung patched against this unlock method, but we were still able to flash the 4.1.1 modem and unlock. In 4.3, you cant use an older modem or youll get no signal, but Im just not sure if you can still use the free unlock method that way.
Ebay had several very cheap options at one point. Also, http://gsmliberty.net has/had(?) a promo where if you posted a video of yourself unlocking using their method they would refund you your money, essentially making it free. Not sure if that is still valid though.
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There were several mentions of specific sellers that only charged a few bucks in the unlock thread if you want to dig in to find them.
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
dorian2kx said:
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
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its normal, follow the unlock procedures and see if it works.. high possibility it may not work but worth a shot
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dorian2kx said:
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
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serio22 said:
its normal, follow the unlock procedures and see if it works.. high possibility it may not work but worth a shot
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Yup, and let us know whether it does or not, so everyone knows for future reference.
Do i need to flash a particular 4.1 modem or i can just use any one cause I tried but when i get into service menu the options are no longer there
dorian2kx said:
Do i need to flash a particular 4.1 modem or i can just use any one cause I tried but when i get into service menu the options are no longer there
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Any 4.1.1 modem, as long as its one for your model device. If you wanted you could see if flashing a 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 rom would make a difference, but as before, I kinda doubt it will.
When we were updated to 4.1.2, and found that the unlock method was patched, all we had to do was flash an older modem. Didnt matter what build it was from.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Any 4.1.1 modem, as long as its one for your model device. If you wanted you could see if flashing a 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 rom would make a difference, but as before, I kinda doubt it will.
When we were updated to 4.1.2, and found that the unlock method was patched, all we had to do was flash an older modem. Didnt matter what build it was from.
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i guess this way is ok.
use rom 4,1,1 and the modem for rom 4.1.1, phone should work fine, hope someone can try this way. and tell us the result.
Like the question ask. Can unlocking be done on a rooted g3 running a custom ROM?
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decaturbob said:
Like the question ask. Can unlocking be done on a rooted g3 running a custom ROM?
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Probably but it couldn't hurt to make a backup and go back to a stock based rom before requesting the unlock. After the unlock just swap back to your backup.
ThePagel said:
Probably but it couldn't hurt to make a backup and go back to a stock based rom before requesting the unlock. After the unlock just swap back to your backup.
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thanks, I was leaning that way to do it. I don't think root would be an issue with putting unlock code in.
Yes there is an app in the market to unlock rooted phones