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Nexus One - Gold Card Question

Hi,
Does anyone know the security level of the free goldcard generator please? I am looking at removing the security lock from the Nexus One via the SIMLOCK menu.
Currently I am using a goldcard generated via the PSAS website, plus a config.dat and cid.txt file.
I get the following information on the display:
IMIE checking PASS!
Security checking....
Set security flag 0 fail !!!!
PASS!
SecurityLevel:1
Clear Network code
UnlockCode= REMOVED
Write Network Code Error
Now I am more than happy to stump up 30€ for PSAS as long as I know that their goldcard generator in the app does actually provided me with a SecurityLevel0 card... I did email them, but no response.
Regards

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What the heck is a gold card for the Nexus One?
All Nexus Ones are sim unlocked, you can use any SIM card.
And the bootloader is unlocked simply by typing "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot mode.

Hi,
Yep, your completely correct it is sim unlocked. However, myself and some on the guys on IRC in #modaco are looking at how to disable security (S-OFF), and one line of enquiry is using the goldcard.
One guy is disasembling the hboot, and noticed certain calls and conditions in the code. I used the free goldcard from PSAS's website, however I get SecurityLevel: 1 ... we need level 0.

Again, I beg for an answer to the question: WHY?
It has been proven time and time again that HTC will STILL warranty repair hardware defects for bootloader unlocked phones.
You guys are wasting massive amounts of time trying to do something completely irrelevant to anyone.

Yea but some people that rooted their phone and want to go back to stock want to also get rid of that stupid lock water mark I am one of those people and I don't have 529 dollars to do a warranty and don't have a spare phone to wait until mine comes back.
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Have u figured out how to turn off the security yet
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Stop asking why please
I really wish people would stop asking "why would you want another way to unlock the nexus?" This slays me. Y does it even matter to you? R u upset that people are trying to get HD video out of the nexus? Are u upset that people are writing apps to allow wireless tethering even tho the capability is already built in??? If not, why be upset about this?
If people want to figure out a BETTER way to unlock these phones, let them. Yes, Google put this command (oemunlock) in the code and then secretly told someone over here about it. Awesome, so we have their way. But it voids the warranty. So what if HTC still honors it? They don't HAVE to.
I have disliked the oemunlock method of unlocking ever since it came out. It was nice to have root so soon, but it stifled creativity on here IMO. I'm glad there is another way for ATT and tmobile users already.
I, for one, am glad these guys are working on this here.

Well to keep you guys up to date. We have found that the goldcards even created with the paid version of PSAS for the Nexus One, give security level 1, not 0. So a lot now is in the hands of the PSAS guys, we have brought this to their attention and hopefully they will have a fix.
To the people questioning the reasons why we would even continue:
1) Simply, why not !!
2) We also wish to get CID 11111111, which completely removes all restrictions
3) Obviously the removal of the padlock. I personal use 100% offical ROM's, but as my handset is an EU model, was forced to unlock to break free of VF ROM(s).
4) The final outcome is highly likely to help HTC Desire owners too.
If anyone wants to make a donation to PSAS, however small (I made one of 15€) as without their goldcard page, reverse engineering and software, there would likely be no resolution to security unlocking on many handsets. Just browse around to see how many people are creating free goldcards... bunging them 5€ or something nominal like that via PayPal is the more than decent thing to do.
Please guys, chip in if you can
http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
You will see the donate button there.

I donated 25
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As much as I hated this I just sold my nexus so I give u luck on when u can accomplish this task
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jdmoore81 said:
As much as I hated this I just sold my nexus so I give u luck on when u can accomplish this task
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So you claim! According to your post it was sent using your nexus one!!!

Well I still have not heard back from viper. Hopefully he is still investigating it.
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What is the XDA of Nokia phones?

Firstly, XDA has got to be THE source for knowledge/info for all types of mobile platforms and phones...
with an exception of Nokia/Symbian based devices
I currently came into possession of a two nokia phones, a n70 and a n86 for free
However, they are both locked and requires firmware flashing.
Thus, I was wondering if XDA had some sort of a sister site or if users had knowledge of
a forum/site that could help me out on the Nokia/Symbian end as XDA has so graciously helped
me out with Android
Thanks.

If the N70 is just network locked, you need a DKU-5 data cable to unlock these phones, as well as the unlocking tool. Not sure about the N86 though.

A friend of mine has an N70, and he said it was only Network locked. Shouldn't be too tough.

Grab a DKU-5 cable and google the DKU5 BB5 unlocking tool.
After you got the tool, follow the instructions, and you should now have a fully unlocked N70.

N70
The N 70 is one I like from Nokia. They are still trying to get up with the other builders as far as a more sleek larger build phone this is the one that comes closest

AER0 said:
Firstly, XDA has got to be THE source for knowledge/info for all types of mobile platforms and phones...
with an exception of Nokia/Symbian based devices
I currently came into possession of a two nokia phones, a n70 and a n86 for free
However, they are both locked and requires firmware flashing.
Thus, I was wondering if XDA had some sort of a sister site or if users had knowledge of
a forum/site that could help me out on the Nokia/Symbian end as XDA has so graciously helped
me out with Android
Thanks.
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go to symbian freak.. register and ask there.. loads of help there.. bot of the phones you have mentioned should be S60V3 so look there..
had a nokia 5800 S60V5.. so still know quite a bit about this.. for flashing use JAF or Pheonix, however JAF is alot easier since it does everything for you

I thought Symbian Freak decided to close up shop.

wocko1 said:
I thought Symbian Freak decided to close up shop.
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did they :O havnt been there for a while
edit.. still works, just tried it

!PANDA said:
go to symbian freak.. register and ask there.. loads of help there.. bot of the phones you have mentioned should be S60V3 so look there..
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To OP: As !PANDA said, use JAF to flash.. Works like a charm...

Thanks for all the input.
Will check out symbian freak and also google about the BB5 unlocking method.

AER0 said:
Thanks for all the input.
Will check out symbian freak and also google about the BB5 unlocking method.
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Cruise over to the Daily Mobile Forum. The over guys there will be able to sort you out for sure.

Source code for Droid 3

I think users need to rise up and demand source code from Motorola. The one has been out long enough, and there is nothing on their Sourceforge site about it. Also after it comes out, be sure to test what they updated. They have a bad habit of uploaded stuff that is either corrupted, or missing files.

If you get me an email to send something to, I can write something up that each of us can send.
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If you want to do it officially you have to actually use snail mail. There is address mentioned somewhere.
They have somewhat responded on the forums of Sourceforge, though as I said there isn't a section for the Droid 3 yet. You could also try the Motorola Forums, and word might get through the grape vine.
A trick I have used once before with a cable company was to go through the press releases on their website, collect all the e-mail addresses, and e-mail them all the same message.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181570

I say we hire Lulzsec to hack Motorola and leak the boot loader keys and sbf files for all phones possible. did I just say that?
Either that or try to get them to crack the boot loader or obtain root.....
I'm just saying....they seem very good at this stuff.

nerdslogic said:
I say we hire Lulzsec to hack Motorola and leak the boot loader keys and sbf files for all phones possible. did I just say that?
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That, sir, is some of the smartest dumb **** I have read on the internet in a long while.
lol seriously, that would be an awesome way to get source. It's just crazy enough to work....... If only we had someone with connections XD

Petition: Grant Galaxy S5 Users Unlocked Bootloader Upon Request

Greetings Everyone,
I posted this over in the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 threads. The original thread I'm speaking of can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2758406
As I am sure many of you are aware Verizon Wireless and AT&T users have yet to receive root. I have created a petition asking for an unlocked bootloader that upon reaching its signature goal will be sent out to VZW/ATT as well as Samsung Mobile. Petitioning has worked for a number of devices in the past such as the HTC Rezound. If you would all please take a minute or less of your time to SIGN&SHARE this petition it would help all of us out tremendously. Below I have pasted the OP from my original thread.
Petition link is at the bottom of this post.
There was some discussion by Russ77 about starting a petition over in the bounty thread, so I went ahead and made one.
You may think this is a long shot or even a foolish attempt, but the bottom line is it could work. The likeliness of this working goes up with every signature. If you are reading this- SIGN! If this really picks up we may be able to change Verizon's policy all together! It takes maybe 3 seconds to sign so lets get this thing moving!
How Can You Help?
1. Sign the petition
2. Get Social- tweet it, facebook it, anything to spread awareness
3. Share this on other forums and websites
Remember, signing this is great but signing and sharing is even better.
Current Goal: 5,000
Verizon Wireless Petition Link:
https://www.change.org/petitions/ve...-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request#share
ATT Petition Link:
http://www.change.org/petitions/ran...axy-s5-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request

davidstre said:
Greetings Everyone,
I posted this over in the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 threads. The original thread I'm speaking of can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2758406
As I am sure many of you are aware Verizon Wireless and AT&T users have yet to receive root. I have created a petition asking for an unlocked bootloader that upon reaching its signature goal will be sent out to VZW/ATT as well as Samsung Mobile. Petitioning has worked for a number of devices in the past such as the HTC Rezound. If you would all please take a minute or less of your time to SIGN&SHARE this petition it would help all of us out tremendously. Below I have pasted the OP from my original thread.
Petition link is at the bottom of this post.
There was some discussion by Russ77 about starting a petition over in the bounty thread, so I went ahead and made one.
You may think this is a long shot or even a foolish attempt, but the bottom line is it could work. The likeliness of this working goes up with every signature. If you are reading this- SIGN! If this really picks up we may be able to change Verizon's policy all together! It takes maybe 3 seconds to sign so lets get this thing moving!
How Can You Help?
1. Sign the petition
2. Get Social- tweet it, facebook it, anything to spread awareness
3. Share this on other forums and websites
Remember, signing this is great but signing and sharing is even better.
Current Goal: 5,000
Verizon Wireless Petition Link:
https://www.change.org/petitions/ve...-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request#share
ATT Petition Link:
http://www.change.org/petitions/ran...axy-s5-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request
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There should be one for Sprint as well j/s

Dude I'm not sure whether I should laugh or cry while reading this. Let me explain to you what you're asking, you are asking these companies to allow you the chance to break their device, I'm I right? That's like asking the owner of a house to let you in so that you can rob them, I can't believe XDA is being reduced to this level. Here is a tip, why not find another carrier that gives you the freedom to root until devs can figure something out. Over here we're still trying to figure out how to prevent Knox from tripping once rooted. I'm not sure petitioning mobile companies is the way to go.
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NghtWachman said:
Dude I'm not sure whether I should laugh or cry while reading this. Let me explain to you what you're asking, you are asking these companies to allow you the chance to break their device, I'm I right? That's like asking the owner of a house to let you in so that you can rob them, I can't believe XDA is being reduced to this level. Here is a tip, why not find another carrier that gives you the freedom to root until devs can figure something out. Over here we're still trying to figure out how to prevent Knox from tripping once rooted. I'm not sure petitioning mobile companies is the way to go.
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What if Windows only let you have a guest account?
OP
/signed
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NghtWachman said:
Dude I'm not sure whether I should laugh or cry while reading this. Let me explain to you what you're asking, you are asking these companies to allow you the chance to break their device, I'm I right? That's like asking the owner of a house to let you in so that you can rob them, I can't believe XDA is being reduced to this level. Here is a tip, why not find another carrier that gives you the freedom to root until devs can figure something out. Over here we're still trying to figure out how to prevent Knox from tripping once rooted. I'm not sure petitioning mobile companies is the way to go.
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Clearly you haven't been around the forums long enough? Hence, your logic makes no sense either. If you want more support for our devices, unlocking it for other variants would attract more development and hopefully contribute to solving tripping knox. So, don't try to discourage a movement that's been done on other devices which BTW was sometimes successful. It's a possible cause.
Thanks for the write op!
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Based on my limited knowledge of American carriers, this has been attempted before and both VZW and AT&T have little care for such things.
Is there any *recent* example of success?
I remember very clearly that one of those companies stayed that they would not allow unlocking bootloaders, period.
Also I really really doubt you can move Samsung with a petition, they just don't give a crap about them.
Sorry but you might be wasting your time
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dejahboi said:
Clearly you haven't been around the forums long enough? Hence, your logic makes no sense either. If you want more support for our devices, unlocking it for other variants would attract more development and hopefully contribute to solving tripping knox. So, don't try to discourage a movement that's been done on other devices which BTW was sometimes successful. It's a possible cause.
Thanks for the write op!
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It's easier to carry such view point, but of course there are those among us who are looking for quick fix while the rest are working diligently in finding a solution, if you believe that taking a petition to these company will be a positive way then by all means go for it, but remember we're talking about companies that don't give a sh*t about what customers think when it comes to granting boot loader access.

Sigh....another petition thread? This will never happen, so don't bother wasting your time. Don't bother wasting more time than you already have. It will not happen. Period.
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mike5026 said:
There should be one for Sprint as well j/s
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Ummmm.... The Sprint S5 has had root since the day it came out. Go read some more please....

We buy their devices to do with as we please...period if the bootloader is unlocked warranty void end of story... what's so funny and hard to understand.people who know the risks also know the fix.
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[Q] 5,674,187 members and not one of you answer

I know I am new here and have been asking a question for a couple of days now and I would think with this many members at least someone would step up to the plate an offer some help or tell me where to go for being a newbie. Come on now I sure could use some help here. Please?

It would be a lot more productive if you actually posted what you needed help with...

At least someone out here is alive
pingstary said:
It would be a lot more productive if you actually posted what you needed help with...
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Thanks for the reply. I have for the past 2 days in a row. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini SM-G730A with a locked bootloader that I need to figure out how to get unlocked so I can change carrier on. I love the phone and want to keep it but my patience has all but worn thin on. I have tried just about everything I can find out on the internet on and nothing has worked so far.

texasgoldbuyer said:
Thanks for the reply. I have for the past 2 days in a row. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini SM-G730A with a locked bootloader that I need to figure out how to get unlocked so I can change carrier on. I love the phone and want to keep it but my patience has all but worn thin on. I have tried just about everything I can find out on the internet on and nothing has worked so far.
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If you searched through some of the threads regarding the SM--G730A you would've learned that it's bootloader is not unlocked yet, and there exists no way to unlock it as of yet. I don't think any active developers have that phone either, and to my knowledge only a recovery has been built for the phone (but you can't flash it because of the locked bootloader), only root has been achieved for your phone.
The phone you have isn't the S3 Mini here (the S3 mini here is the GT-I8190), Samsung's naming conventions are really stupid at times - your phone and the GT-I8190 have nothing in common outside of it's name. I think the GT-I8190 was marketed heavily overseas in Europe and such, whereas your model's only available in the States and Canada.

Thanks for the reply
Exothermic said:
If you searched through some of the threads regarding the SM--G730A you would've learned that it's bootloader is not unlocked yet, and there exists no way to unlock it as of yet. I don't think any active developers have that phone either, and to my knowledge only a recovery has been built for the phone (but you can't flash it because of the locked bootloader), only root has been achieved for your phone.
The phone you have isn't the S3 Mini here (the S3 mini here is the GT-I8190), Samsung's naming conventions are really stupid at times - your phone and the GT-I8190 have nothing in common outside of it's name. I think the GT-I8190 was marketed heavily overseas in Europe and such, whereas your model's only available in the States and Canada.
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Well Thanks. Now I know what to do. I will get another phone and get rid of this pile of crap. That is why I switched to Linux I wanted my machine to do what I wanted not what some pencil neck billionaire told me it had to do. Thanks and I will go get me a new phone tomorrow....

texasgoldbuyer said:
Well Thanks. Now I know what to do. I will get another phone and get rid of this pile of crap. That is why I switched to Linux I wanted my machine to do what I wanted not what some pencil neck billionaire told me it had to do. Thanks and I will go get me a new phone tomorrow....
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Just a tip - search through xda to see if there's any active development on your phone, it'll save you a crapload of trouble, and I'd also avoid verizon and at&t phones in general because of their tendency to lock boot-loaders, I notice the google play edition of phones and the t-mobile versions tend to have unlocked boot-loaders and have better support.
Oh and google's dropped the price on the Nexus 5, about $320 usd for the 16gb, if you're interested and have the money.

Thanks Again
Exothermic said:
Just a tip - search through xda to see if there's any active development on your phone, it'll save you a crapload of trouble, and I'd also avoid verizon and at&t phones in general because of their tendency to lock boot-loaders, I notice the google play edition of phones and the t-mobile versions tend to have unlocked boot-loaders and have better support.
Oh and google's dropped the price on the Nexus 5, about $320 usd for the 16gb, if you're interested and have the money.
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I'm looking for a T-Mobile phone now. Thanks for all the replies and have a good one.

your best friend is google.
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factorexh said:
your best friend is google.
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+1 to this.
To OP =because not at all members active in this thread sometimes your question is on thread already and lazy to answer repeatedly. Sell your phone and buy another nexus or GT must prefer lot of dev using it
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you can allways pm me i will help if i can. good luck

i personally see no point in helping some one who posts a thread like this
such a spoiled selfish approach demanding the community to reply to a thread
same goes for any thread posted about if this phone is worth buying

efaustino84 said:
i personally see no point in helping some one who posts a thread like this
such a spoiled selfish approach demanding the community to reply to a thread
same goes for any thread posted about if this phone is worth buying
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+1
No one knows how to search ?