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I just installed the Supercid and I wanted to make sure I have it installed properly. where can I check it? the reason I am asking, because instruction stated I should see the unlockcode on your monitor and your Kaiser is being restarted automatically. I do not see the unlockcode and device did not restart, but it that give me this message.
=== Kaiser SuperCID and Security Unlocker (c)2008 by jockyw2001
=== Donations happily accepted, paypal to [email protected]
[] Done, your device should now be superCID and Security Unlocked
[] Your device is unlocked and you can change anything anytime
[] Don't forget to flash your original radio
Press Enter to exit
Please advise. Thanks in advance
Anchim
anchim said:
I just installed the Supercid and I wanted to make sure I have it installed properly. where can I check it? the reason I am asking, because instruction stated I should see the unlockcode on your monitor and your Kaiser is being restarted automatically. I do not see the unlockcode and device did not restart, but it that give me this message.
=== Kaiser SuperCID and Security Unlocker (c)2008 by jockyw2001
=== Donations happily accepted, paypal to [email protected]
[] Done, your device should now be superCID and Security Unlocked
[] Your device is unlocked and you can change anything anytime
[] Don't forget to flash your original radio
Press Enter to exit
Please advise. Thanks in advance
Anchim
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All looks good, but...
To verify security unlock, you can check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2580429&postcount=198
To test sim unlock use this command with ATCommander:
Code:
Enter into ATCommander:
[B][email protected]?40[/B] ---> check phone sim lock
Results
[B]@SIMLOCK= 00[/B] ---> means phone is unlocked
[B]@SIMLOCK= 01[/B] ---> means phone is locked
I can't remeber where to test CID unlock. If the above 2 are true, your probably OK.
Ta
Dave
DaveShaw said:
I can't remeber where to test CID unlock. If the above 2 are true, your probably OK.
Ta
Dave
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Depending on what Unlocker you use. Boot into Bootloader, (Press the Camera Key all the way in and Press your Stylus into the Reset Hole.)
Then Check at the top that it says "Security Unlocked"
JimmyMcGee said:
Depending on what Unlocker you use. Boot into Bootloader, (Press the Camera Key all the way in and Press your Stylus into the Reset Hole.)
Then Check at the top that it says "Security Unlocked"
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I know that !
In the link I posted there's a AT command to test for "security unlock".
I can't however remeber how to check if the CID lock is on or not, I suppose it depends on the SPL, Hard SPL's wont have a CID check, OEM ones will.
Ta
Dave
OP- Search and ye shall find the answer to almost any question you can come up with. They have all been asked already.
Thanks everyone for your respond. The only thing that worry me is, I didn't see the unlockcode and the device didn't restart on it own like the instruction said. This is the tool I used, Kaiser-SuperCID-tool. This info from the bootloader screen.
KAIS1*0 MFG
SPL-1.0.oliPof
CPLD-8
Thanks
anchim said:
Thanks everyone for your respond. The only thing that worry me is, I didn't see the unlockcode and the device didn't restart on it own like the instruction said. This is the tool I used, Kaiser-SuperCID-tool. This info from the bootloader screen.
KAIS1*0 MFG
SPL-1.0.oliPof
CPLD-8
Thanks
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Yeah, you'll be fine, go forth and flash a ROM.
Disclaimer, I am not always right.
Poirot said:
Despard: I suppose even you have failed?
Poirot: The last time was twenty-eight years ago
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Dave
Be aware of your SPL version. It will probably need to be updated. Search for JockeySPL for the expert advice. I think all 6.1 ROMs need to be version 3.xx SPL. Anyway, search it out to avoid issues. Sounds like you are on your way to ROM goodness.
kimtyson said:
Be aware of your SPL version. It will probably need to be updated. Search for JockeySPL for the expert advice. I think all 6.1 ROMs need to be version 3.xx SPL. Anyway, search it out to avoid issues. Sounds like you are on your way to ROM goodness.
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kimtyson means the Hard SPL's from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396922.
Searching for JockeySPL return's nothing much use
Dave
Thanks for the assist Dave. You are the man!
DaveShaw said:
Yeah, you'll be fine, go forth and flash a ROM.
Disclaimer, I am not always right.
Dave
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Thanks again for your reply. I have been using [Apr 29] Dutty's WM6.1 Hybrid v2 5.2.19716/5.2.19700 since I installed SPL-1.0.oliPof. everything seem fine. should I need to upgrade it and which version to install?
Thanks
Anchim
anchim said:
Thanks again for your reply. I have been using [Apr 29] Dutty's WM6.1 Hybrid v2 5.2.19716/5.2.19700 since I installed SPL-1.0.oliPof. everything seem fine. should I need to upgrade it and which version to install?
Thanks
Anchim
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Flash and SPL from here if you are using WM6.1.
The ROM chef normally suggests the exact version. Anything 3.* will be OK.
Ta
Dave
DaveShaw said:
All looks good, but...
To verify security unlock, you can check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2580429&postcount=198
To test sim unlock use this command with ATCommander:
Code:
Enter into ATCommander:
[B][email protected]?40[/B] ---> check phone sim lock
Results
[B]@SIMLOCK= 00[/B] ---> means phone is unlocked
[B]@SIMLOCK= 01[/B] ---> means phone is locked
I can't remeber where to test CID unlock. If the above 2 are true, your probably OK.
Ta
Dave
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Thank you, Dave. Again.
Hello,
Few days ago i bought HTC At&t Tilt/8925 in USA. Now i'm at home in europe and need to unLock it.
Also find in Ebay lots, where people who have access to some databases sell "UNLOCK Code For *At&t/Cingular* Tilt/8925", but they need IMEI code of phone at first.
So my question is how to find IMEI phone on locked phone?
As i know i must type "*#06#", but how can i do it, if the only sreen that i can view is
Network is locked, please input unlock code.
To make an emergency call, type the emeregency number and tap emergency
And field under that, where i must type unlock code?
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So where i must type "*#06#"? in the that field and click ok? I'm afraid, that phone can understand that it's unlock code (and as i know i cann't type more than 5 wrong codes )
Any advice will be appreciated
remove the battery and it should be listed on the phone.
Or type *#06# in your phone dailer .
denco7 said:
Or type *#06# in your phone dailer .
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i cann't type, as there is one field just for UNLOCK CODE.
Typing in this field will be understand, as UNLOCK CODE
remove the battery and it should be listed on the phone.
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really
thx
there are 3 codes:
P/n
IMEI
S/N
Waw .. thanks ... so it's the right IMEI code?
Btw, need you advice , does unclocking phone with just codes (as on ebay) work really?
A check this guys have nice rating, but as you know sometimes, just ratings don't mean anything.
Once again, thank you ChumleyEX !
Normally you are able to get a code from at&t to unlock it so I would pay for anything. Also I think you can use a method from this site to unlock.
I'm not sure if you're able to call at&t, but if you can, just call them and tell them you are traveling over seas and you need to unlock it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=361039
;-)
Note for WM6.1 users
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Do not try this on 6.1! You will need to downgrade to 6.0
REMOVE YOUR SIM CARD!
That will stop the "Network Lock" Message from displaying.
Then you can get your IMEI from the Device Information Page or actually get into Windows Mobile and be able to use the Unlocker found here in the forums.
alexod said:
Note for WM6.1 users
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Do not try this on 6.1! You will need to downgrade to 6.0
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Is it mean, that at first i must downgrade it to 6.0, unlock and only after this upgrade to 6.1 ?
Exactly.
filler
First, thanks to Bin4ry and NielDK for initial fix. This is the sequel if their work in another thread.
The fix will be considered complete when it'll be able to revive all phones: non-booting and radio-bricked, and enables fastboot on simlocked phones!
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I think that SIM-lock is not signed anymore after bootloader unlock. If it was, then phone wouldn't boot even after flashing simlock.ta, because SE phones with bad/unsigned/damaged SIM-lock don't boot.
simlock.ta converted to ASCII:
Code:
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Operator: 001-01-* meaning it's simlocked.
SIM-locked 7DA unit:
Code:
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ÛðÔŠ�v–-|›SöíS«Ë±ë‘ ׌€Ò/pÀ»®uKؘ*[Eá c}ëÈø%£8�DOP_ID="162";OP_NAME="Rogers";CDA_NR="1247-6276";ROOTING_ALLOWED="0";�CSERVERID="bmcsecs01";AUTHCERT="UNKNOWN";TIMESTAMP="110412 01:30:10" �00101-*������302720-*�����������
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Note the ROOTING_ALLOWED=0.
BL unlocked and working:
Code:
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simlock.ta doesn't say is rooting allowed or not, so BL won't allow it.
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TA Misc, 8FD from bricked, fastboot off, no network:
ta = 000008FD 00 00 00 00 05 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 08 00 00 00
TA Misc, 8FD from BL unlocked and BL locked device fully working:
ta = 000008FD 00 00 00 00 05 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 08 00 00 00
TA Misc, 8FD from non-booting phone:
ta = 000008FD 00
TA Misc, 8FD on SIM-locked phone:
ta = 000008FD 00
TA Misc, FreeXperia Team's fix:
000008FD 00 00
That's strange, on factory-fastboot-capable phones 8FD is same though one has got fastboot, and other not, and bricked fb capable and SIM-locked has got the same 8FD.
Looks like there is something in 8FD, but fastboot capability is somewhere else in TA Misc (partition 02).
FYI, TA Misc is where we should look for. 7DA is simlock unit and it might be worth investigating.
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will this also mean you can relock your bootloader?
Why would you want to do that?
If my initial theory works, then it's possible but only if you made TA backup before unlocking bootloader.
No idea why any one would not want custom roms, with a easy way of loading them on with a new boot-loader,
guessing in case it has to go back for some kind of repair that will require the warranty to be back to 100%, who knows
All we can do now is wait till Omnius will support TA backup/restore.
But I can't do anything until i find SIM-free, bootloader locked phone.
blagus said:
All we can do now is wait till Omnius will support TA backup/restore.
But I can't do anything until i find SIM-free, bootloader locked phone.
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I have a sim locked phone, so I can help with steps 4-6, if you haven't got anyone in board yet, once Omnius supports TA b/r for the arc. :-D
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
ponggoloids said:
I have a sim locked phone, so I can help with steps 4-6, if you haven't got anyone in board yet, once Omnius supports TA b/r for the arc. :-D
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
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Thanks! Now looking for someone with SIM-free, fastboot available and bootloader locked.
blagus said:
Thanks! Now looking for someone with SIM-free, fastboot available and bootloader locked.
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I have sim free, bootloader locked phone..... and i can help you but do i need to unlock the bootloader in this process?
as you see in step two you will need to unlock your bootloader after the first three backups. As for why i want to be able to lock the bootloader its just in case ill ever need the drm stuff or things like that. I just think its nice to have the possibility if ill ever need it. BTW when you ask for sim free do you mean a phone that doesent have actual simcard in it? Cause i have a arc bought on a contract, and it shows up in fastboot but it does use a sim card
mineralvann said:
as you see in step two you will need to unlock your bootloader after the first three backups. As for why i want to be able to lock the bootloader its just in case ill ever need the drm stuff or things like that. I just think its nice to have the possibility if ill ever need it. BTW when you ask for sim free do you mean a phone that doesent have actual simcard in it? Cause i have a arc bought on a contract, and it shows up in fastboot but it does use a sim card
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simfree means a phone which is not locked to any carrier like vodafone or T-Mobile and can be used with any sim
oh i thought the phone had to be sim unlocked for fastboot to be enabled
chowdarygm said:
I have sim free, bootloader locked phone..... and i can help you but do i need to unlock the bootloader in this process?
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Yes, you will. I hope that this is not the problem for you, and at the same time I can test if writing original TA before unlocking can relock bootloader
blagus said:
Why would you want to do that?
If my initial theory works, then it's possible but only if you made TA backup before unlocking bootloader.
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One word: Warranty.
Warranty will be valid as long as you flash original Arc firmware before sending it to the repair.
If you're not willing to unlock it and nothing's gonna change your mind, say so. But, on the other side, this way you can test if bootloader can be relocked or not in TA - if it enables fastboot on locked devices, I'm sure this can relock bootloader too
Hi,
Sim-free Arc with locked bootloader here. Don't have the time to try atm, however, but I will see if I find some free moment the next days.
Phone can be set back into factory default by using the "repair" function in SE PC Companion?
Kind regards,
cherryfish
cherryfish said:
Hi,
Sim-free Arc with locked bootloader here. Don't have the time to try atm, however, but I will see if I find some free moment the next days.
Phone can be set back into factory default by using the "repair" function in SE PC Companion?
Kind regards,
cherryfish
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If you plan to have any custom ROMs you'll have to unlock bootloader anyways... and don't worry about the time, Omnius doesn't support TA backup/write yet...
And at the same time we can check if restoring original TA will relock bootloader (that's the root of my need for TA backups).
And unlocked bootloader won't void warranty by itself - SE clearly states that additional repair charges may occur due to modified phone's firmware, not unlocked bootloader.
PM me if you're in, so I can provide you with detailed info.
My Arc is locked. It provided from Movistar spain. I have generic global.
Tell me I can help you.
SIM free, so far not unlocked. I have tomorrow and Friday off work so willing to help. If you'e had no joy let me know, willing to help
what would homer do? said:
SIM free, so far unlocked. I have tomorrow and Friday off work so willing to help. If you'e had no joy let me know, willing to help
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If you have unlocked bootloader then it's not very useful...
blagus said:
If you have unlocked bootloader then it's not very useful...
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My Arc is Locked.
hello,
due to my stupidity, I blocked the sim unlock counter (over three trials).
this is not the pin code, this is the code to unlock permanently the phone.
Now, how do I unlock please?
Puk code from provider?
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[email protected] said:
Puk code from provider?
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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this is not the pin code, this is the code to unlock permanently the phone.
Ooops - sorry, my mistake. I have No idea what you would need to do, you could start by contacting your provider or Sony if Google search doesn't have the answer. Good Luck.
Flash a generic ftf with flashtool, performing a data reset. Easy
.coomb. said:
Flash a generic ftf with flashtool, performing a data reset. Easy
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and that would help how exactly??
tumult said:
and that would help how exactly??
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It will perform a factory reset and thus erase the security settings...
.coomb. said:
It will perform a factory reset and thus erase the security settings...
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so read the first post again. no hard feelings.
edit: don't want to be another smartass as some on this forum, sorry.. if I read it correctly it is code to unlock phone that is SIM LOCKED to a network and hard reset will not help in this case.
Yeah well maybe it's that one, it isn't very clear though.
Unlock phone
The sony unlock bootloader pages refer to the procedure of unlocking the phone, but they go on to say something along the lines of- if you don't get the code right you are permanently locked. Was that what you were attempting?
Same problem here
I want to reset the counter too but I don't know how. I have the code to unlocke my phone to ant network but I have no more attemps.. Is there any solution to that problem?
Afaik there exists an unblock code as well for such cases, you need to ask the provider of the unlock code for that second code and a tutorial how to enter it. However, most unlock code providers state in their howtos that most devices have 10 attempts to enter the sim unlock code before you get blocked and you should only use up to five, and make a video proof that the code does not work, then they will either provide the unblock code, help you with the procedure or refund your money if they can not help.
_________________________
tapatalked from GalaxyS3
plz post download link
.coomb. said:
Flash a generic ftf with flashtool, performing a data reset. Easy
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sir where i can download generic ftf plz provide download link
Read the all in one thread
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
sir plz provide generic download link
kmrnmth said:
sir where i can download generic ftf plz provide download link
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gregbradley said:
Read the all in one thread
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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kmrnmth said:
sir plz provide generic download link
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Please read the all in one thread.
Its the very first thread in the Q&A section.
I have my simlock counter with 0
Hi, I would like to unlock the simlock of my Sony Xperia T (lt30p), but system information show:
"[X] Network 0"
Is ther any method (Sofware, adapters, etc), to unlock it?, well, until someone finds some method to permanently unlock.
Thanks :good:
link8517 said:
Hi, I would like to unlock the simlock of my Sony Xperia T (lt30p), but system information show:
"[X] Network 0"
Is ther any method (Sofware, adapters, etc), to unlock it?, well, until someone finds some method to permanently unlock.
Thanks :good:
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same problem here what is solution !!! please help thx
Information regarding Sim Lock in Service Info, Xperia J
Hello all. A few days back one of my friend gave me his xperia j and asked me to help him unlock his phone. Now that i go into Service info -> Sim lock, this is what i see:
[0] Network 0
[x] Network Subnet 0
[x] Service Provider 0
[x] Corporate 0
[x] Sim 0
Im not sure about this " [0] Network 0 " and wanted to know if this phone is counter blocked or is there any chance to unlock it?
Thanks for your help
Scetian said:
Hello all. A few days back one of my friend gave me his xperia j and asked me to help him unlock his phone. Now that i go into Service info -> Sim lock, this is what i see:
[0] Network 0
[x] Network Subnet 0
[x] Service Provider 0
[x] Corporate 0
[x] Sim 0
Im not sure about this " [0] Network 0 " and wanted to know if this phone is counter blocked or is there any chance to unlock it?
Thanks for your help
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I have the same situation! Did you find a solution? I would very appreciate if you help me!
Hi Guys,
Sorry if ever this question has been treated but im just getting frustrated
I bought a HTC INCREDIBLE S 1 week ago from Optus
I have done all that other user advise to s-off and all went well
but i am still stuck with sim network lock
Please help me :crying:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 2.03.0000
RADIO-3805.04.03.12_M
eMMC-BOOT
FEB 03 3013
I even try strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcbl0p6 but i cant have the unlock code or imei
Thanks in advance
Cheers
guillaumetell said:
Hi Guys,
Sorry if ever this question has been treated but im just getting frustrated
I bought a HTC INCREDIBLE S 1 week ago from Optus
I have done all that other user advise to s-off and all went well
but i am still stuck with sim network lock
Please help me :crying:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 2.03.0000
RADIO-3805.04.03.12_M
eMMC-BOOT
FEB 03 3013
I even try strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcbl0p6 but i cant have the unlock code or imei
Thanks in advance
Cheers
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S-OFF isn't meant to remove SIM lock. It's as simple as that.
072665995 said:
S-OFF isn't meant to remove SIM lock. It's as simple as that.
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Hi Buddy,
Can you advise how i can sim unlock my mobile????
I cant use another network sim on it,
PLEASE HELP ME TO UNLOCK THE SIM NETWORK
Guil
guillaumetell said:
Hi Buddy,
Can you advise how i can sim unlock my mobile????
I cant use another network sim on it,
PLEASE HELP ME TO UNLOCK THE SIM NETWORK
Guil
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After 6 months, call up Optus to get it unlocked free of cost regardless of you have rooted or not. That's how I unlocked my phone.
Click thanks if I helped you out!
Unlock
LamboBull said:
After 6 months, call up Optus to get it unlocked free of cost regardless of you have rooted or not. That's how I unlocked my phone.
Click thanks if I helped you out!
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Hiya maybe this might help. Let me know if it worked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491
nitingadge said:
Hiya maybe this might help. Let me know if it worked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491
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Hi Nitingadge,
Thanks for your reply
I have try this solution but when executing this script
su [enter]
strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 [enter]
BUT instead of having the imei number and the unlock code, there is nothing in the command.
I have even save the file and use a HEX editor but no chance, Other website ask to look where there is a date, mine does not has one
Still stuck
guillaumetell said:
Hi Nitingadge,
Thanks for your reply
I have try this solution but when executing this script
su [enter]
strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6[enter]
BUT instead of having the imei number and the unlock code, there is nothing in the command.
I have even save the file and use a HEX editor but no chance, Other website ask to look where there is a date, mine does not has one
Still stuck
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Dude, just wait for 6 months. A year ago I was in the same situation as you, but I did not prevail. There is no way to do it..
Click thanks if I helped you out!
guillaumetell said:
Hi Nitingadge,
Thanks for your reply
I have try this solution but when executing this script
su [enter]
strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 [enter]
BUT instead of having the imei number and the unlock code, there is nothing in the command.
I have even save the file and use a HEX editor but no chance, Other website ask to look where there is a date, mine does not has one
Still stuck
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Im pretty sure if you recharge 80 dollars or more it can be unlocked early for free. Do what my mates and i have always done; find a good friend who has been a loyal Optus customer (or anyone who has recharged over 80 bucks) and give them the phone and they can ring up and get it unlocked hehe =D
You don't even need to ring up, you can use the online unlock page. You just need the number of someone who is with Optus or one of their MVNO's