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I may be about to buy an HTC Desire on Vodafone IE, and I was wondering: if I root the phone with the goldcard method, will it become unlocked so I can put SIM cards from other networks in it?
Not so.
"Root" just allows Su privileges, additions like custom recovery and the ability to flash any update, such as ROM, radio, etc.
"Unbranded" removes the network carriers ROM changes to a plain HTC ROM. For this you basically go through a method which enables you to flash the stock HTC ROM.
"Unlocked" opens the SIM lock your network carrier placed on the device using a [purchased] code.
The three are separate processes.
Root access via the Unrevoked method is extremely fast, stable and simple. And root has many benefits, even allowing you to take screenshots, remove default apps you don't want, theme your phone fully, save backups in forms of snapshots to revert to whenever, and so forth. The data is all there in ample depth if you search and spend a good few days reading.
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So there's no way to unlock the phone without getting the phone network to do it, or paying some third party to do it?
If a third party can unlock the phone, then surely the process has been cracked/reverse engineered, right? Doesn't that mean I should be able to do it myself for free? Has anyone figured this out? I mean, if other people know how to do it without network approval, surely anoyone should be able to do it. All that's needed is to generate a code... right?
You can unlock your phone there are a few good guides on the forum. I suggest that you read carefully the first sticky post in the desire android development section titled ( [TUT]Complete upgrading guide(root, unroot, flashing ROM & updates) and also the second post . I didn't need to carrier unlock however the process seemed relatively simple.
FunkTrooper said:
If a third party can unlock the phone, then surely the process has been cracked/reverse engineered, right? Doesn't that mean I should be able to do it myself for free? Has anyone figured this out? I mean, if other people know how to do it without network approval, surely anoyone should be able to do it. All that's needed is to generate a code... right?
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It isn't about "generating" the code - the 3rd party unlockers have gained access to a database of codes, so it isn't about cracking or reverse engineering anything.
Buy a code - job done!
Regards,
Dave
So... somewhere on the phone is stored the status of whether or not the phone is locked to a certain network. Does anyone know where this data is stored? Can it be modified without the need for an unlock code.
I assume this data isn't stored in any place that would normally be overwritten when rooting the phone, such as where the recovery partition or the system partition.
FunkTrooper said:
So... somewhere on the phone is stored the status of whether or not the phone is locked to a certain network. Does anyone know where this data is stored? Can it be modified without the need for an unlock code.
I assume this data isn't stored in any place that would normally be overwritten when rooting the phone, such as where the recovery partition or the system partition.
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sorry for bumping an old thread but I would love to know the answer for these questions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726
Did you tried this?
I unlocked my Desire without any trouble, takes like 1min and its free. (unless you decide to donate author)
Also you dont need to burn it, i used Pendrive.
Thanks k3lcior, I don't need to unlock my phone, I was just asking about the mechanism
Thanks again
I'm starting this to help those who want to root and/or unlock their Samsung Captivate 2.2. I had to search so many forums and didnt find a thread with all the instructions in one place. There maybe other ways to do this, but here's how it worked for me.
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DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE AS A RESULT OF YOU TRYING OUT ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.
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First, if you're running Android 2.2, you need to root your phone in order to unlock it. I dont know if reverting back to 2.1 using ODIN, unlocking and then upgrading to 2.2 will keep it unlocked or not. I didnt try.
You need to ensure that the phone is in USB debugging mode and connected to the PC. Drivers may be needed, and this is covered in other posts.
Step 1: Root the phone. The program I used was SuperOneclick, from shortfuse.org. I used the default settings to run the program (i.e. On the Universal tab, select exploit = "psneuter" and click "root".
(choosing the "get unlock code" in this application didnt do the trick for me)
Now your phone is rooted. You will see an app called "Superuser", confirming this. This should NOT be uninstalled. Should you wish to un-root your phone for warranty purposes, SuperOneClick allows for that too... though I havent tried it.
Reboot.
Step 2: I needed to update Busybox, and while there maybe easier ways, here's what I did. On the phone, go to Android Market and download the free version of Titanium Backup. Open this program, and click the "Problems?" button at the bottom center of your screen. Choose update busybox (and you can update superuser if needed, as well).
Reboot.
Step 3: Finally, lets unlock it. Using the update.zip process, or the adb shell commands + a hex editor to read the codes from ~/efs/nv_data.bin did NOT work. The only gimmick that did work for Android 2.2 was a Market application called "Galaxy S Unlock". Its free. When you launch it, there will be a separate popup asking if superuser rights should be granted to this app. Answer yes. You might get several prompts like this. I dont recommend you tell it to remember your answer and automatically grant superuser rights to all such requests in future.
Just follow the steps when you launch it and you should be unlocked. This cool app even allows you to re-lock the phone, should you need to obtain service while under warranty. I havent tried re-locking it though.
From your phone numeric keypad, dial *#7465625#
If you see the following:
Personalization Status
Network Lock [OFF]
Network Subset Lock [OFF]
SP Lock [OFF]
CP Lock [OFF]
You have successfully unlocked your phone. Reboot and try a SIM card from a different carrier. Should boot up seamlessly, without asking for any codes.
Now that the phone is rooted, you might want to remove some of the preinstalled bloatware. FREEZE unwanted apps, do not uninstall. Otherwise, I'm told, you lose your ability to obtain future over-the-air updates.
The program I used for freezing unwanted apps is "AntTek App Manager", available free from Android Market. The free version of Titanium Backup doesnt allow you to freeze apps, only the paid version does. So I uninstalled it after updating Busybox.
When you launch AntTek app manager, there will be several prompts asking if Superuser rights should be granted to the requesting program. Choose the apps you dont want ATT Maps, ATT Navigator ($10/month to use), ATT Music etc are good candidates.
I hope this proves helpful. Feedback welcome.
thanks alot bro i did with this method really appriciate that i tried alot of method didnt work any but with your method i did it thanks
I get a "no code found unknown error" message my phone is a Captivate running 2.2 rooted. Any suggestions?
Did you first upgrade busybox and superuser using titanium backup? This step must be performed after rooting and before unlocking.
Can't think of anything else though.... except repeating the whole process from start to finish.
This worked great! Thanks for the step by step. Did it on my Captivate i896 Rogers.
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I'm a noob, had my captivate for a few months and I am hesitant to root because I don't want to brick my phone (as cool as a few hundred dollar paperweight sounds it can't be better than a working phone) and i was wondering what the chances of bricking my phone are using this method. i have done a lot of research on rooting and i have found that sites often contradict themselves, and i figured if there was a site i could trust it would be xda, any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I can offer no guarantees, so you assume the risk for whatever you do to your phone. All I can say is that it worked fine for me, and a few others on this forum seem to have had the same experience. Good luck!
will this method work for vibrant also ???
No idea. Only tried it on a Samsung Captivate running Android 2.2.
Thanks
Worked great for me, thanks a lot man!
Tried tto unlock on an Infuse, but step one keeps telling me to fix busybox or unplug my phone. Phone isn't plugged in and I've upgraded and down graded Busybox.
Any suggestions?
I recall some tips on using SuperOneclick, either at shortfuse.org or on XDA, that mention what you need to do with the USB cable if you get an error message when rooting. Hopefully appropriate search terms might point you to the correct resource. Good luck!
worked great for me too...thanks a ton
I have an AT&T Samsung Captivate running 2.2 and im trying to use it with my Verizon Sim card..... i completed the process and my network says unlocked when i type in *#7465625# ...however when i reboot and put the sim card in..i go to "settings">"about phone">"status" and under "phone number" and "network" it says unknown..and i am unable to call or text on the phone because it shows i have no signal...also after rebooting, a message saying "Sim not provisioned MM#2" pops up....please help?
Is there like a setting i need to change or what?? Anybody have a solution?
Does your Verizon Sim card work on another phone? The "SIM not provisioned" error usually appears when the SIM card has not been activated yet, or has been deactivated. Confirm that the Verizon SIM is working first. Also try throwing in a different SIM (borrow one from a friend who has a T-Mobile connection, for instance) and confirm that the unlocking was successful.
Good luck!
Alright, thanks!! I will try that!
Man, This is another thread of people kanging my code and ideas. How about show some respect to the dev that did this unlock? Rather then spit in his face.
Last time i EVER put a unlock on this site.
Kang my code
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Man, This is another thread of people kanging my code and ideas. How about show some respect to the dev that did this unlock? Rather then spit in his face.
Last time i EVER put a unlock on this site.
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Man I hate it when people kang my code!!!
I also have a Rogers Captivate unlocked and I am using it on the Telus network. I have found that I can not use the mobile ap (wifi hotspot) because Rogers has blocked it. Does anyone know which apk file this is or in and how to remove it so I can use my phone as a wifi hotspot?
Thanks in advance.
i'm trying to unlock my dinc2 and have been unsuccessful at doing so. i'm trying to avoid paying somebody to do it because i'd like to figure out how to do myself so i can do it again in the future. i've found very limited info on the dinc2 as far unlocking, and would greatly appreciate any help or advice. does anyone know if android terminal emulator works for this phone to retrieve the MSL number? also, does it have to be rooted to retrieve the MSL number? i'm trying to use qpst and so far from what i've read, i must have the msl number to set it up in qpst. am i headed in the right direction at least?
[Q&A] Lock Screen security bypass - Unlock PIN/PASSWORD/PATTERN of Lockscren without
Q&A for Lock Screen security bypass - Unlock PIN/PASSWORD/PATTERN of Lockscren without wipe.
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how to bypass that?
Thanks ! Indeed a lifesaver
Works a Charme on Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 3G SM-T311 on 4.2.2
Flashed CWM first.
One for the Toolbox !
Thanks man!
Saved me dude good one!
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thanks it works
but I couldn't set the pattern again..
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Hey i would like to unlock my samsung galaxy note 2 GT-N7100 without losing data
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Locked out of GT-P5113TS
Trying to regain access without wiping my data. Any help appreciated I am a 2 on a developer's scale of 1-10. Can read commands and use command prompt. Using adb cannot see device in list of devices. connected USB and Wifi. Help Wanted, have downloaded adb but not android-sdk, Help!
Lost PW for p5113 10.1
Still trying to unlock Tab 2 using adb sideload, would love to have some help.
Hi,
Just wanted to say thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
My phone glitched out with an apparently common android S3 stock bug on the PIN entry (i don't recall being asked to reconfirm the pin) and I locked myself out.
I have a lot of messages and photos that mean a lot to mean and was getting really down that I would not be able to access them anymore.
Your solution has restored my access and as stated, with no data loss (which was more more important than the phone).
So keep doing what you do and know that lots more people than you realise are grateful for this solution.
Thanks!
Signature verification faild
Hi, I try to unlock two telephone, one S3 where I remember the code, and an S4 that I can't remember the code.
In both of case I have the same problem Signature verification faild and programm don't work.
Have you an idea how can I fix this ?
thanks a lot
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Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Odd Behavior after applying Dr. Ketan's Lock Screen Bypass.
The title says it all. I applied the CWM and then the Lock Screen Security Bypass program. After rebooting it, the background had changed to the 4th page of the home screen, but the Password input is still there and still not accepting any passwords. Is this a known problem? Is there a fix for it? I apologize in advance for the lack of device info, but I have no idea what firmware it is running. Suffice to say, I haven't updated since I first got it back in July of last year.
Still Working??
Hey I have a current Galaxy s5, do you think this would still work?
Hi,
I've recently lost PIN and now I can't unlock MediaPad M2 8.0 (Model: M2-801w). Tablet is still on stock rom without any modification (custom recovery). I know there's factory reset option but I would like to save apps and all info stored in tablet. Is there any way I can bypass PIN authentication?
I can prove it's origin - no theft or any illegal stuff.
Thanks for any help.
Assuming that you are honest since I took a quick look at your post history and you seem to be a guy who does like to fiddle with his device, this guide may be able to help you. In case your custom recovery is not TWRP but something else, then it needs to be capable of accessing and deleting files on the system partitions.