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[Q] Unlocking Rogers Captivate

Hi xda,
Before i purchase my Captivate from Rogers, im wondering if its possible to unlock the phone. Reason for this is because im with Fido, and i need the phone unlocked to use it.
I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there who unlocked their Rogers Captivate.
Many thanks,
Kon

try the simple unlocking tool as mentioned in the xda forums...1 click unlock...else download the unlock code app from the market its called Sggs unlock by dagentooboy...

neo_31591 said:
try the simple unlocking tool as mentioned in the xda forums...1 click unlock...else download the unlock code app from the market its called Sggs unlock by dagentooboy...
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Thats what i was planning to do except what if Rogers blocked the method...Then ill be stuck with a Rogers phone on Fido(i like billing by the second )
I just hope theres someone who attempted this and succeded.

lol...then ask around, or wait for someone to reply...
best of luck! ! !

I believe the phone was only released on Rogers today. May take a bit of time before you get an answer ?

daylefmp said:
I believe the phone was only released on Rogers today. May take a bit of time before you get an answer ?
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yes...not many people have the phone as yet. Time will tell.

Already done
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Has anyone tried it??

I have tried a couple different ways. Nothing seems to be working for the I896

I have as well and can't seem to do it I paid for an unlock code as well but doesn't seem to work.although I haven't tried with a sim card in yet.things aren't looking so good... Theres another method on here for a permanent unlock but I'm leary on trying that yet, I've skimmed the phone trying to find anything and nothing too promising.
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This phone works on rogers/fido. Rogers lock their phones on all carriers except fido because it's their child company. I've been using it on fido since launch day 2 weeks ago.
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I am using it on Fido
I am using this phone (from Rogers) on Fido. However i still want to unlock it since i travel a bit and want to use local companies too...
Anyone managed to unlock it??? do the "pay" websites really unlock it or are they scams?

Unlocking Rogers Captivate
KonArtist said:
Hi xda,
Before i purchase my Captivate from Rogers, im wondering if its possible to unlock the phone. Reason for this is because im with Fido, and i need the phone unlocked to use it.
I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there who unlocked their Rogers Captivate.
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Just unlocked mine. First had to root it then used universal SIM unlock method by miztaken1312 (sorry, can't post the link yet).
The one click unlock will NOT work, Rogers cleaned up their firmware, so the unlock code is no longer stored on the phone itself. However, miztaken1312 method modifies one of the system files on the phone to store the unlock code of your choice. Basically, after you set up ADB and root your phone you download a special system file from the phone, patch it using special online utility, upload the modified file back to the phone and now you know the unlock code.
Update: in case someone is still looking for info on how to unlock Rogers Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I896, here's the link to the site I used: http://www.communityhosting.net/sgsunlock/
Root your phone first with z4root app from the market, then backup and make sure to follow these steps carefully!

SGS Android 2.2.1 Unlock Sim??

Hey guys I habe updated via ODIN to 2.2.1 recently and I now
want to unlock my phone to all networks (simlock remove)
Is it possible for the new android version?
Exxorzist

Have you tried sgs unlocker?
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Yes, I unlocked my Phone on Android 2.1 EClair and it is still unlocked on 2.2.1 JPU. These are not iPhones, therefore they do not require a hack.. Hell samsung stores the unlock code on your phone!

SGS Unlocker says to me:
"Sorry no codes found
File not found: Do you have a Samsung Galaxy S?"

Exxorzist said:
SGS Unlocker says to me:
Sorry no codes found
File not foundo you have a Samsung Galaxy S?
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I think you need to have root for the unlock to work in Froyo. If possible dowgrade to Eclair, unlock and upgrade back to Froyo ... or get root in Froyo first.

Its probably unlocked, have you tried another sim on it yet?

ragin said:
Its probably unlocked, have you tried another sim on it yet?
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Yes it asks for an unlock code

have to tried this link? this link comes from sgs unlocker app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94
i unlock my friends sgs 2.2 universal with this one.
make a back up of your /efs before following the steps

Exxorzist said:
Yes it asks for an unlock code
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In settings, there is Location & Security, & you find Set up SIM card lock. HAVE YOU DONE THAT? Verify.

When you put in another SIM, is it asking for a PIN to use phone?

ragin said:
In settings, there is Location & Security, & you find Set up SIM card lock. HAVE YOU DONE THAT? Verify.
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sorry for my bad english.
I put in my other sim card and first it asks me for a pin. So I enter the pin and the it asks me for a "network- unlock code" (i think that's what it's called in english).

Is this a used phone you bought?

I think the original owner put a SIM lock code on it. Worst case, you bought a stolen phone.

If you can put the phone to download mode, why dont you try flashing a 2.1 ROM? See if it works.

ragin said:
Is this a used phone you bought?
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I bought this phone with a contract from "3"-Austria. I'm the first owner.
So now I want to go to Poland to visit my family and put in another sim card.
The usual Pin it asks me I enter sucessfully and then it pops up this messege:
"Siim network unlock Pin".......
-->I think this is the code I need.
When i enter *#7465625#
it says: --> Network Lock [ON]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045
Try this thread, & ask the developer if he can help you.

you should try what i suggested. the link i posted comes from the the app sgs unlock. try pressing the menu on sgs unlock app and choose generate NV_Data.bin it will lead you to the link i posted earlier.
the tutorial will replace the files that locks your phone. thats why you should make a back up on your /efs folder for warranty or emergency concern.
tried it successfully with 2.2

predogo said:
you should try what i suggested. the link i posted comes from the the app sgs unlock. try pressing the menu on sgs unlock app and choose generate NV_Data.bin it will lead you to the link i posted earlier.
the tutorial will replace the files that locks your phone. thats why you should make a back up on your /efs folder for warranty or emergency concern.
tried it successfully with 2.2
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Do you know if this could work also on gingerbread 2.3.5?

Sim Unlock Guide

Here You Go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34895847#post34895847

It does work
Tnanx
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app

stoshke said:
It does work
Tnanx
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app
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no problem Out of interest , which method did you use?

I used both of them, and i got same unlock pin code in either case. I think that second one (one with pushing .sh file) is a little bit easier to read. Greetings, and thank you once again.
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app

I used both methods also and got same code. now if there was a way to unlock the device once and not have to unlock everytime a sim is changed that would be awesome.

SolarCyborg said:
I used both methods also and got same code. now if there was a way to unlock the device once and not have to unlock everytime a sim is changed that would be awesome.
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Solar... one you input a simunlock code it should permanently enable any sim to be used?
That tested on mine, i have 4 different sims with other providers and they all worked and after seeing this they still do

fkofilee said:
Here You Go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34895847#post34895847
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I tried to follow the instructions however I never got the unlock code or I am just being dumb when I use method 2 my results are identical to your 2nd screenshot,
there is no 3rd line of text?
Using the first option what I see is very similar to your first screenshot with Vodafone instead of O2. But again no code that I can see.
I have tried inserting simcards from t-mobile and O2 however I never get asked to enter a code. Not that I have a code to enter, I wish I could work out where I am going wrong.

Tartanarmy1967 said:
I tried to follow the instructions however I never got the unlock code or I am just being dumb when I use method 2 my results are identical to your 2nd screenshot,
there is no 3rd line of text?
Using the first option what I see is very similar to your first screenshot with Vodafone instead of O2. But again no code that I can see.
I have tried inserting simcards from t-mobile and O2 however I never get asked to enter a code. Not that I have a code to enter, I wish I could work out where I am going wrong.
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IF you dont get asked for a code to put in when putting in other sim cards , should be unlocked... where did you get it from?

fkofilee said:
IF you dont get asked for a code to put in when putting in other sim cards , should be unlocked... where did you get it from?
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The phone is a friends who got it from someone it was on vodafone rru and had the branding on startup and shut down, before I rooted it and put on CWM and Nameless Rom, but when I try my t-mobile sim card it doesn't get a signal for when, unfortunately I do not know if this was an issue as it wasn't supplied to me with a sim card.
I will contact my friend and see if he can supply me his sim card so I can test it. Hopefully as you say it is unlocked. Not sure when i will get the sim card to be able to test it though.

fkofilee said:
Solar... one you input a simunlock code it should permanently enable any sim to be used?
That tested on mine, i have 4 different sims with other providers and they all worked and after seeing this they still do
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strange it asks me for the code i put it in it says success and i can use the simcard. then when I go back home i put in my original carriers sim no pin asked for then when i go out of country again and insert int sim it asks for pin again i imput it and all is good.

SolarCyborg said:
strange it asks me for the code i put it in it says success and i can use the simcard. then when I go back home i put in my original carriers sim no pin asked for then when i go out of country again and insert int sim it asks for pin again i imput it and all is good.
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Hmm how strange... are you running custom Firmware? ... i wonder if it does have something to do with the country's sim you were using
Tartanarmy1967 said:
The phone is a friends who got it from someone it was on vodafone rru and had the branding on startup and shut down, before I rooted it and put on CWM and Nameless Rom, but when I try my t-mobile sim card it doesn't get a signal for when, unfortunately I do not know if this was an issue as it wasn't supplied to me with a sim card.
I will contact my friend and see if he can supply me his sim card so I can test it. Hopefully as you say it is unlocked. Not sure when i will get the sim card to be able to test it though.
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hmmm when you say doesnt get signal.... i wonder if its because its a vodafone branded desire C... it will have everything for Voda hard wired in the device... and wont have any t-mo APNs etc. TMo arent exactly friendly when it comes to APN info unlike other providors like O2 & Voda
I wonder if that is the issue is that no data APNs are selected....

fkofilee said:
Hmm how strange... are you running custom Firmware? ... i wonder if it does have something to do with the country's sim you were using not sure. I am flashing a custom Rom now to see it. It is original carriers bloatware causing the problem.
hmmm when you say doesnt get signal.... i wonder if its because its a vodafone branded desire C... it will have everything for Voda hard wired in the device... and wont have any t-mo APNs etc. TMo arent exactly friendly when it comes to APN info unlike other providors like O2 & Voda
I wonder if that is the issue is that no data APNs are selected....
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Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app

SolarCyborg said:
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app
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Blank message?

can someone explain the guide more specifically, im a newbie and cant really understand the guide. Im newbie in the htc phones, not at all... i stuck at the sh thing, cant get it working. i have all the files, sdk, java, htc drivers, adb founds the phone, but when i type the "adb shell" thing, the path changes to [email protected] (or something like that) and im not getting the sh-3.2 line, and i cant continue the procedure. also where is that simunlock.txt file mentioned in the op? i couldnt find it.

fkofilee said:
Here You Go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34895847#post34895847
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Cant get this to work!!
What is BusyBox that i need to install? On the phone ? On the PC?

danhock said:
Cant get this to work!!
What is BusyBox that i need to install? On the phone ? On the PC?
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Hmm, Do you have a Custom Sense Rom installed?

fkofilee said:
Hmm, Do you have a Custom Sense Rom installed?
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its a standard phone....
I just want to unlock the carrier? Do i need to pay for this then...
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deffecto said:
can someone explain the guide more specifically, im a newbie and cant really understand the guide. Im newbie in the htc phones, not at all... i stuck at the sh thing, cant get it working. i have all the files, sdk, java, htc drivers, adb founds the phone, but when i type the "adb shell" thing, the path changes to [email protected] (or something like that) and im not getting the sh-3.2 line, and i cant continue the procedure. also where is that simunlock.txt file mentioned in the op? i couldnt find it.
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exact same thing i am seeing... Did you get what they mean by busybox??

danhock said:
its a standard phone....
I just want to unlock the carrier? Do i need to pay for this then...
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exact same thing i am seeing... Did you get what they mean by busybox??
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If you want to get your unlock code, you need to flash a Custom Rom, NAmeless For Example.
Once thats been done, you can install busybox and follow the instructions and you get your code.

i managed to succesfully unlock my Desire C
its a stock phone, bought it from Asda UK - on T-Mobile network
although it doesent have any t-mobile branding or carrier apps or boot up logo like most phones have
after unlocking my bootloader and using r1-superuser Root, it went very smooth
but one thing i did notice that seems odd, my IMEI is different in the command shell
to what is displayed in the phone
xxxxxxxxx584298 - displayed from phone
xxxxxxxxx5842901 - displayed on the command shell

racky29 said:
i managed to succesfully unlock my Desire C
its a stock phone, bought it from Asda UK - on T-Mobile network
although it doesent have any t-mobile branding or carrier apps or boot up logo like most phones have
after unlocking my bootloader and using r1-superuser Root, it went very smooth
but one thing i did notice that seems odd, my IMEI is different in the command shell
to what is displayed in the phone
xxxxxxxxx584298 - displayed from phone
xxxxxxxxx5842901 - displayed on the command shell
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how many digits does the IMEI show overall in the cmd shell?

[Q] Unable to unlock phone

So, basically, I got a new pay-as-you-go SIM and I don't want to buy a new phone for it. I was looking for methods to unlock my current galaxy ace, it's rooted and I have a custom ROM on it- The Ultimatum by The "A" Factor. I got my unlock codes and put the SIM in expecting to get a screen saying phone is locked, please put in unlock code or something similar that usually happens. However nothing came up but when the phone finished booting, I had no service and can't use it for calls or anything which suggests that the phone is still locked, I tried using the *#7465525# service code, but I got an error saying no service or incorrect MUDI code or something like that. Is it possible that flashing a new ROM wiped the unlocking procedures and is there anyway for me to know if my phone is unlocked and if not, can I still unlock it?

Elite Choob said:
So, basically, I got a new pay-as-you-go SIM and I don't want to buy a new phone for it. I was looking for methods to unlock my current galaxy ace, it's rooted and I have a custom ROM on it- The Ultimatum by The "A" Factor. I got my unlock codes and put the SIM in expecting to get a screen saying phone is locked, please put in unlock code or something similar that usually happens. However nothing came up but when the phone finished booting, I had no service and can't use it for calls or anything which suggests that the phone is still locked, I tried using the *#7465525# service code, but I got an error saying no service or incorrect MUDI code or something like that. Is it possible that flashing a new ROM wiped the unlocking procedures and is there anyway for me to know if my phone is unlocked and if not, can I still unlock it?
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try using another SIM, if you wrote the correct code, it should be unlocked :S

Viper The Ripper said:
try using another SIM, if you wrote the correct code, it should be unlocked :S
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That's not my problem D=, the fact is I have the codes but I on boot, I'm not getting any options to enter them in.

Elite Choob said:
That's not my problem D=, the fact is I have the codes but I on boot, I'm not getting any options to enter them in.
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...my fault!, Try flashing a fresh stock, when I unlocked my phone via carrier code, It was in stock..it could work :S
am! First of all check that your IMEI number It's ok

Viper The Ripper said:
...my fault!, Try flashing a fresh stock, when I unlocked my phone via carrier code, It was in stock..it could work :S
am! First of all check that your IMEI number It's ok
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Found the number, what else can I do besides flashing a stock ROM =l

Elite Choob said:
Found the number, what else can I do besides flashing a stock ROM =l
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Didn't show you nothing to introduce the code?¿
... try introducing another SIM from other carrier... when you boot then automatically should ask you to introduce the unlock code
If it doesn't work you could phone to the device's carrier, the carrier must help you if you finished your contract

Viper The Ripper said:
Didn't show you nothing to introduce the code?¿
... try introducing another SIM from other carrier... when you boot then automatically should ask you to introduce the unlock code
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I do have another SIM from another carrier, but the screen isn't showing up, I've been scouring the internet and found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548 , turns out it won't show because of my ROM, so I'll have to switch to stock like you said, before I do that though I'll try that code he said at the end to see if it will unlock. Thanks :good:

Elite Choob said:
I do have another SIM from another carrier, but the screen isn't showing up, I've been scouring the internet and found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548 , turns out it won't show because of my ROM, so I'll have to switch to stock like you said, before I do that though I'll try that code he said at the end to see if it will unlock. Thanks :good:
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ok! be carefull with this stuff, you could brick your device if you do something wrong, if I were you I'd phone my carrier to avoid any kind of trouble (if I'd had my contract finished)
Good luck mate!

Need help with unlocking Galaxy S3 Mini

Hi guys, I'm trying to unlock my S3 Mini and I'm having no luck so far. I've managed to root the phone using the iRoot (former Vroot) program and it worked nicely. At least it seems it did, now it does ask me to give su eprmissions to allpications and busybox is installed.
As for the unlocking itself, I tried several methods. Firstly, there was some service menu, accessible by a long string of numbers on the dialer, then going to network lock menu and setting something there, but the menu isn't there. Or better said, when I come to the Network Lock, it says only Not Active and no further options available. Then I tried the GalaxSim Unlock just to see, but as it said in the notes, this version of phone is not supported and so it didn't work. Same with another app, Galaxy S Unlock, or something like that. That one needs busybox, so I installed the 1.22 I think, but it says that there is a problem with busybox or something. It does say in the notes, that recommended is 1.17 busybox, so I keep that as a backup hope but it seems again, that the phone is not supported...
So basically, I have a rooted S3 Mini, that is still locked to T-mobile. I'm not sure, whether the country of origin matters here, but I think it was purchased in Austria (I am not the first owner) and need to unlock it for slovak O2. So far I am actually very happy with it's stock ROM, so I'm not planning to flash it completely, just sim unlock. So if anyone has any idea, what I can do to avoid going to a phone service and have it done for money, I'd appreciate it.
GT-I8910
stock Android 4.1.2
I8910XXAME1

Seriously noone has any idea how to unlock one of these machines? I've seen so many people talking about unlocking this and none of the methods mentioned worked. So please, pretty please, if you have any info on this, share it...

Lolll

fariz haikal said:
Lolll
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Wow. Seriously? This is all you write? Why did you even bother?

Magicnet2 said:
Wow. Seriously? This is all you write? Why did you even bother?
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Good luck dude...

need help too its currently locked to 02 UK and I want it unlocked to accept an EE sim. Cheers