Hi...
I just bought a USED samsung captivate from Craigslist and was working on getting the phone network unlocked so I can use it on TMO's network.
The previous owner restored it to Stock ROM. I rooted and downloaded SGS Unlock App from the market (same process as my Samsung Vibrant).
However, is I ran the app, it said file/directory not found. I'm assuming this is the file where the unlock codes were originally stored.
Any other way I can unlock this phone? I searched the forum and didn't find anything.
Thank you
Pay for site where you send them the phone info and they search their db's. Unfortunately when the phone is upgraded to froyo or higher, its built in the the unlock code file is encrypted. I spouse you could send the sgs unlocker devs a message and inquire about an update...
Find galaxy s one click unlocker on xda (Google) its has a .bat file which will grab the encrypted code. Be sure to thank you him them for providing the awesome program
There's also an app that's been reported to work. Called galaxy unlocker, I've used the one click and it worked for me, that's if you or anyone else has never messed with the original NV_data file. Good luck
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Out of curiosity how much did you pay for your captivate and what condition is it in
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You're probably going to want this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&feature=search_result
It's based off the method I used back in October 2010 when we got our Froyo beta leak. Should work just fine.
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Hi all,
My friend is having Nexus One with Android 2.1 update-1 build EPF30, bought in Vodafone Germany .After following general steps to update to Froyo we get the error E:signature verification failed message as well. from a bit of googling it looks like this upgrade “only” works for build number ERE27. Is there an alternative for the phones with build number EPF30 to upgrade to ERF50 or latest Froyo without rooting or unlocking?
TIA
Bump bump bump
wait or root it
Hi there
I live in AUS where they aren't out yet so i imported one and it turned out to be an EPF30 model aswell.
And after looking around im pretty sure there is no Superboot for this build yet BUT i was able to do the other option from this post to get mine rooted and get Kang o rama installed.. (for some reason Cyanogen would not work for me.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
But you should also know that it is now possible to root your nexus without unlocking the bootloader / voiding your warranty (i wish this came out just a few days earlier so i could have done it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710199
or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710351
Hope this helps
w4d3 said:
Hi there
I live in AUS where they aren't out yet so i imported one and it turned out to be an EPF30 model aswell.
And after looking around im pretty sure there is no Superboot for this build yet BUT i was able to do the other option from this post to get mine rooted and get Kang o rama installed.. (for some reason Cyanogen would not work for me.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
But you should also know that it is now possible to root your nexus without unlocking the bootloader / voiding your warranty (i wish this came out just a few days earlier so i could have done it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710199
or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710351
Hope this helps
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Those method only works for tmo n1 atm...
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Hello, my name is Esteban, I'm from Argentina and I'm new in the forum.
I'm going to buy in Rogers Canada the Samsung Captivate ( SHG-i896 )
I'm planning to Unlock it for using it in Argentina and I have 2 questions:
The easyest to answer: will the phone work here if I unlock it with Helroz app? (I've checked and the bands are the same, i mean, is something ELSE that could make my phone not to work here?)
and If so, the Captivate from Rogers Canada comes with 2.1 stock android... if I unlock it in 2.1 , and upgrate to 2.2 official or to a CRom, will it still be Unlocked? (I dunno how android works for networks permissions, i think it will still work, but i guess you could answer better).
I hope you can answer those ittems... if all goes as I want, in a month I'll have a Captivate in my hands.
Thanks. Esteban.
update 1:
PLEASE SPECIFY, if you manager to succefully unlock, wich tool did you use and where did you BUY the phone (Rogers, AT&T), tnx!
other thing: i need yo know where did you buy it in Rogers or AT&T (i mean, for your profile info) because i896 (Rogers) and i897 (AT&T) are EXACTLY the same, except when it comes to UNLOCKING.... the AT&T is easy.. but the Rogers one, is trickier. (and I would buy it in ROGERS) tnx!
From what I've read unlocking the captivate is very difficult, so make sure your research on the matter is extensive.
If you decide to get it, once you learn how to flash ROMs and such all of your other questions will be answered.
You can learn to do that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
I read (i cant paste links, i'm not at home, then i'll search in the visited links)
a lot of people could unlock it with success. (Rogers i896 version, not i897 from AT&T). I'll search and paste.. because they're recent posts (in this very forum).
in http://forums.redflagdeals.com/roge...ck-also-works-other-galaxy-s-variants-999545/
says that he made it with this web
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906255
(the only one exaple i can find now)
Well I dont know much about that, hopefully someone else comes in here with more information.
unlock the network lock for cappy was pretty easy before, i am not sure the latest build changes that.
once you unlock it, it will NOT relock even if you upgrade your rom.
yup, I unlocked my phone by a software on Market SGS unlock tool or sth like that
kakahoang said:
yup, I unlocked my phone by a software on Market SGS unlock tool or sth like that
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Galaxy_S Unlock is the tool! Worked for me!
kakahoang said:
yup, I unlocked my phone by a software on Market SGS unlock tool or sth like that
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Thanks for answering!
kakahoang: wich model do you have? and... did you buy it in Rogers or AT&T (i mean, for your profile info). i896 (Rogers) and i897 (AT&T) are EXACTLY the same, except when it comes to UNLOCKING.... the AT&T is easy.. but the Rogers one, is trickier.
I will buy it in Rogers.
Same question: did you buy it in Rogers?
I sure did. I unlocked it just to see if it would work, and it did.
EXCELENT! =D
what do you think? does it worth it to bring one here and be "sure" that , excepting a failure coming from me, it will work? =D when did u buy it (to see the stock and maybe new sub-models of crap like that xD) did it came with 2.1 outtof the box?
Well .. if anyone has something to add or tried to do so, please let me know becassue i'm going to give the confirmation to my aunt this week. thanks!
People.. I already have it xD . . . in 10 minutes I managed to unlock it.. it was easy. . .
mn... I installed Cognition 4.1.1 . . .and (even with stock rom) I noticed mn.. not poor.. but.. not that good batery usage... and GPS! I cant make it work =S. . .
In quadrant I get 1600 max... is it Ok? I saw people with 2000+ without OC . . .what do you think?
(can your recommend me any crom for performance.. without OC? I managed to esearch .. but there are a LOT of Roms... and they 're not THAT clear in features.. lagfixes, Gps fixes -i need that- etc... ... so.. if you know something, let me know xD
tnxs for previouss responses!
Hello
I have an unlocked T mobile tab and Iam wondering if i can upgrade it to gingerbread.
My existing firmware is the following:
PDA=P1000BOJJ2
PHONE=P1000XXJID
CSC=P1000DTMJJ4
If someone can help I would appreciate it !
thanks
I updated my unlocked AT&T Tab yesterday and it is still unlocked.
Just tested it with a Tmobile sim, got Edge data and made & received a call.
RichAP said:
I updated my unlocked AT&T Tab yesterday and it is still unlocked.
Just tested it with a Tmobile sim, got Edge data and made & received a call.
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Did you have the same firmware as mine? If yes which file did u use to upgrade to gingerbread?
Thanks
I'm using Overcome 2.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074759
Just follow the guide exactly, you will need to flash the modem.bin it recommends for Tmobile.
This doesn't touch the folder where the unlock file resides.
I have flashed 2 roms since unlocking and still unlocked.
Mainly iam interested in the stock rom 2.3.3
anyone with t mobile tab that has upgraded to 2.3?
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anyone with t mobile tab that has upgraded to 2.3?
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I have. Works fine.
I have also. Works fine. Also it gets rid of that annoying white tmobile screen. Yes!
I have been trying to get rid of that for 4 months.
Before you flash, check the threads for changes in 2.2 to 2.3.3
It is a diff system. Key lights never go out now,
different (worse) taskmanager. You can no longer clear two levels of ram. Some other changes.
Different (worse) download manager. You can no longer see progress its now done or not done.
It is gingerbread so the browser screen has that annoying bounce floating window thing. It annoying also. Makes repositioning or scrolling a browser window a hit or miss.
You are gonna have to flash our tmobile modem.bin to get 3g back.
Interestingly enough, now when I put my g2 sim in here i get internet. Its faster than my tabs 3g according to speedtest.net. It used to take me to that prepaid site.
I am using overcome beta 1 also.
Also apps needing 2.3.3 work now.
Search the threads for more info
Hit the thanks button if I have helped.
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thanks for your help guys!
I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate 2.3.5 gingerbread Rooted and UNlocked. It happens I got this phone for free. I currently have phones on Open Mobile Puerto Rico. I talked and researched and I'm still a noob someone just told me to sell the phone. I keep trying and I got MCC/MNC codes and bands. I dont know if I could use this phone on a cdma network.
You can't as the phone is a GSM phone...
Well i just thougt that maybee i could use another firmware for it like the samsung showcase
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What?!?
10CHAR
Ok at least i tried
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chasama said:
Well i just thougt that maybee i could use another firmware for it like the samsung showcase
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No GSM UMTS doesn't work with Open Mobile. (Sprint's phones might). Nothing you can do will make it run. Your in luck, Captivate sells anywhere from $130-$180 in PR use Clasificadosonline.com GL
Edit: Yes Spring phones use same freq as Open. Regardless you need Open Mobile to activate it for you.
How did you get GB 3.2.5 to root?
chasama said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate 2.3.5 gingerbread Rooted and UNlocked. It happens I got this phone for free. I currently have phones on Open Mobile Puerto Rico. I talked and researched and I'm still a noob someone just told me to sell the phone. I keep trying and I got MCC/MNC codes and bands. I dont know if I could use this phone on a cdma network.
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What did you use to root GB 3.2.5? I am having one heck of a time.
tolls101 said:
What did you use to root GB 3.2.5? I am having one heck of a time.
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It's not nice to hijack other peoples threads with new, unrelated questions.
Plenty of threads on how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444382
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479932
Down and dirty:
Flash corn kernel with ODIN
Reboot to recovery
Find install root in menu
Install root
Reboot
You can then flash back to stock kernel or stay on corn
Hello,
maybe someone can help me or at least talk to me:
I purchased a new, sealed and locked I8190N in Germany, from TCHIBO Mobil. They are subproviders in the network of O2, j4yi.
To use the phone with another provider, I purchased an net unlock code from Ebay. I received the codes (NCK and SPCK) after some days from the seller, which do not work for me. It says something like "problems while running unlock process". Unfortunately the seller is an imposter, as he does not give me refund even I was able to show the codes he sent me do not work. But this is another story. :silly:
My question would be: Is there a stock rom I can flash to my phone? I checked my phone, at the moment 4.2.1 is installed, with I8190NXXANA1 as baseband. The last hint could be unlocking it at a phone dealer shop in town, because I was told unlocking with cable is more likely to help if code does not work. But who knows... I'm used to flashing mobile phones, running CM on my Motorola Defy all the time. But with Samsung and the special NFC version I got, I do not know wether I can use CM I8190 (without N) for my phone. Or if I should unlock it at a dealer somewhere in my town before starting flashing anything.
Thanks a lot for help and reply! :good:
afaik, you dont need phone unlocked from service provider to flash custom rom, phone just needs to be rooted.then flash rom with custom recovery. stick to roms suitable for n, i have n version & run virginity rom, but try a few & see which you prefer, there is a lot of great talent here.be careful & enjoy.
beerwolf-crowe said:
afaik, you dont need phone unlocked from service provider to flash custom rom, phone just needs to be rooted.then flash rom with custom recovery. stick to roms suitable for n, i have n version & run virginity rom, but try a few & see which you prefer, there is a lot of great talent here.be careful & enjoy.
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Thanks. I only wonder if it is maybe not possible to unlock it afterwards any more (after I have flashed CM). I will go to local dealer, to see if they can unlock it.
i dont think it will be a problem, let us know how you get on
You said your Android version is 4.2.1 Do you mind sharing what's your devices' model number, 'cause GT-I8190 runs android 4.1.2 and GT-I8200 runs 4.2.2. I haven't seen anything like your firmware on the S3 Mini (official by Samsung, that is)
koragg97 said:
You said your Android version is 4.2.1 Do you mind sharing what's your devices' model number, 'cause GT-I8190 runs android 4.1.2 and GT-I8200 runs 4.2.2. I haven't seen anything like your firmware on the S3 Mini (official by Samsung, that is)
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Do not know what you mean? But already solved problem with unlocking at a local dealer. Afterwards I installed CM and now everything is ok! :laugh:
I mean that no S3 Mini version is with Android 4.2.1. Do you mean to say 4.1.2 or 4.2.2? Glad you fixed your problem
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I mean that no S3 Mini version is with Android 4.2.1. Do you mean to say 4.1.2 or 4.2.2? Glad you fixed your problem
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I did not save it. I guess I was just wrong!