im trying to download the latest rom from htc's website, but when they ask me for my serial no., they say it's invalid...!
what do i do?
Do you have a network branded device? If so, they won't let you get it from them as they want you to get it direct from your network.
nope, it's an open line phone...
put serial number in[carefully]
check your o/0
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I actually posted this same thread in the dream forum, but i guess it should really belong here.
I bought a used g1 from ebay a week or 2 ago, but something about it was different. I'm wondering if it is rooted or not, but i can't seem to find an answer to test if it is.
when i go to 'about phone' is says:
model number
HTC_DREAM
firmware version
1.1
Baseband version
62.33.20.08H_1.22.14.11
Kernel version
2.6.25-01845-g85d4f0d
[email protected] #27
build number
1.51.0.1 PLAT-1.0 126986 test-keys
I downloaded the telnet application and when i enter su i get the #.
Another question is I have a prepaid service and was wondering if I rooted and put a new rom on would I have to activate the phone with someone elses sim card? I didn't have to activate my g1 when i got it, it seemed like i had bypassed it somehow or the owner before me bypassed it or had already activated it.
LMAO 1.1...ouch
Without an active sim, you wouldn't receive ota updates...u don't even have cupcake, sheesh
camera+power...see if ya have a rainbow screen...
use this to root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
How do I know what version I have since there is no RC# under 'build number'
also if i do this would i have to register the phone with a google account? I did not have to do this when i first got the phone and was able to sign into google afterwards. I'm only asking this because i only have prepaid right now, and want to know if i will have to borrow someones sim card that has data.
I bought SGS from 2nd hand for my girlfriend. Seller said that phone is locked for Virgin (UK). I successfully removed simlock from my SGS (O2) before so i thougt that shouldn't be a problem for me now. But it is.
I checked with *#7465625# that simlock and all other locks are OFF (before i used phone with SIM). When I put any other SIMs than Virgin I get "Emergency calls only" message. Virgin SIM cards work perfect.
I tried remove lock (but there is no lock ???) with all methods from this forum and still have no reception with non Virgin SIM. I checkd 2.1, 2.2.1, and 2.3.4 stock roms and is same.
How I can resolve my problem?
Its possible if u have been using Odin that you have changed the CSC file, which is the modem, which receives signal. Does Virgin receive a signal ?
Yes, Virgin recive signal. Problem was before I flash any rom by odin.
I can see signal bars when non virgin but can't make call. Only emergency.
Maybe I can use some files from my unlocked and working mobile?
Ok, go here http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/profile/76570387/
You will need to register free, and you will loose root but thats easy sorted, download the latest 2.2 for the i9000 and flash it with Odin. Let me know if it helps, and be carefull with Odin, read all instructions carefully. Though i think the 2.2 is just one file, there for it goes into PDA in Odin.
You may also be sim-locked again, im unsure and im no expert at this. Or theres another site that helped me out. http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvp-android-2-3-4-firmware-galaxy-s-install-and-download/
Then go here to root http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-xxjvp-firmware/
Let me know how u get on
bigmadpete said:
Ok, go here (...)samfirmware.com/apps/profile/76570387/
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Link to someone profile. (?)
bigmadpete said:
You may also be sim-locked again, im unsure and im no expert at this. Or theres another site that helped me out. (...)theandroidsoul.com/xxjvp-android-2-3-4-firmware-galaxy-s-install-and-download
Then go here to root (...)theandroidsoul.com/root-xxjvp-firmware/
Let me know how u get on
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I try to use few firmwares but it not change anything. I think that might be problem with nv_data.bin file. In my opinion someone try remove lock, failed, forgot to backup file and sold mobile to 2nd hand shop.
I have another full working sgs. Maybe I can copy some files and/or edit in hex editor?
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Maybe someone can share me his nv_data.bin from locked or unlocked Virgin mobile please?
Sorry about link, but thats the site for the official firmwares from Samsung. I cant help you with copying files man, I know nothing about it.
sadly I dont have backup of the files before flashing
I can access data, but I cannot make\ receive phone calls or messages.
please help as this is my only phone?
not sure if I can revert to an older rom, and which one to pick up.
I got mine on orange UK.
Are you saying that you don't know your IMEI?
1. check your invoice when you ordered the device (mine stated my IMEI).
2. login to orange uk website to manage your account and surf around, my IMEI was also listed in there
Or that you don't know how to change it?
1. What ROM are you running?
2. There is a secret code you can type into your dialer which will simultaneously do a factory reset and change your IMEI. Search the forums for this.
I remember reading somewhere on here that if you flash back to FroYo it will reinstate your IMEI number.
Perhaps use JPU 2.2.1
Hope it helps ;-)
flash with odin and done
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thanks for all your help.
I kept searching really desperatly to find if I kept a backup of
nv_data.bin
and indeed I did! so now I got it restored
however since upgrading to ICS, I cannot use my o2 sim card is there anyway to unlock the phone on ICS?
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Hello,
I want to unlock my mobile in order to change my telephone company, so I asked the company for the code to unlcok it through imei.
They give it to me and I tried, but always said that is not valid. I asked to the telephone company again and they told me that the code they provide me is the one that samsung gave to them.
I have reading in different forums and looks like that my problem is that my galaxy is on version 4.0.4 and some commands doesn't work.
As i have one more try I'm thinking to downgrade the mobile to a gingerbread version, and try again. But if fails my mobile will be blocked... Do you know any application to check the attemps to unblock my mobile and if it is necessary reset the counter?
I have tried the comand *#7465625#, but it says that is not valid....
Thanks in advanced and sorry for my english!
Alberto
I flashed a stock firmware, but something went wrong, now I cannot unlock the bootloader because I can't get online using wifi or my sim card because the mobile doesn't detect them. I used some reverse tethering to get online and it just says to "contact the carrier". I think my IMEI got lost somehow...
Is there a save?
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I flashed a stock firmware, but something went wrong, now I cannot unlock the bootloader because I can't get online using wifi or my sim card because the mobile doesn't detect them. I used some reverse tethering to get online and it just says to "contact the carrier". I think my IMEI got lost somehow...
Is there a save?
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Sounds like you flashed firmware containing the wrong baseband. Luckily it's an easy fix. You'll need to download the latest and CORRECT firmware for your specific device. Remember, don't try to roll back firmware either. Also, you may get more responses if you post in the q&a forums instead of development.