hey guys i was wondering if i can SIM unlock this phone somehow? and also. i want to install CyanogenMod 6 on it. and i need to unlock it because i have AT&T. I was also wondering can i downgrade and install cyanogenmod first before i unlock the phone or does it matter? THANKS!
You will need to get the unlock code from either T-Mobile (for FREE) or Third Party (pay fee) in order for you to unlock your G1.
As far as rooting and flashing custom ROM, you can do it at anytime.
BeenAndroidized said:
You will need to get the unlock code from either T-Mobile (for FREE) or Third Party (pay fee) in order for you to unlock your G1.
As far as rooting and flashing custom ROM, you can do it at anytime.
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alright thank you. i just need to wait until my friend pays there T-Mobile bill to get the unlock code. lol. but i was wondering i installed cyanogen mod 6.1.0 on the phone and it runs pretty slow. it there any way to make it run faster.? could you list detailed instructions as i dont know much about the G1 but i know quiet a bit about rooting etc i have had a samsung captivate and the Inspire 4G this is my little sisters phone and i need it to work well. thanks!
calling your carrier is always the best bet. just have to talk to the right customer service agent.
Hi
today i sim-unlocked my Xperia X8 using Omnius, but now i want to unlock the bootloader to install a different kernel from the stock kernel.
Following the instructions below http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225, when i start the file msm7227_omniusSL.cmd i get this:
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Requires Android firmware 2.x standard process.
Press any key to continue. . .
Getting ROOT rights.
* Daemon not running. starting it now *
* Daemon started successfully *
1368 KB / s (585731 bytes in 0.418s)
property service neutered.
adbd killing. (Should restart in a second or two)
Waiting ...
Removing restrictions on NAND MPU SEMC backdoors. Permanent. Require ROOT rights.
376 KB / s (3087 bytes in 0.008s)
Success
Waiting ...
Getting ROOT rights.
error: protocol fault (no status)
Waiting ...
Writing semcboot patched. Two step process
First, we need to get access semcboot area
656 KB / s (8064 bytes in 0.012s)
Second, we need to write semcboot
3100 KB / s (596916 bytes in 0.188s)
successfully wrote 0003ff00
Press any key to continue. . .
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but than if i verify with s1tool, i get the message (RUNNING S1_EROM VER" R8A029 ") and so bootloader has not been unlocked.
Does anyone know a solution?
I used Omnius for SE v0.27
Thanks a lot
I have the same problem ...
me too...any news?
Same for me!
Any of you with original 2.1??? Maybe it only works on original 2.1, I remember that I had to change from rom to original 2.1 so I could unlock with Omnius.
n4s said:
Same for me!
Any of you with original 2.1??? Maybe it only works on original 2.1, I remember that I had to change from rom to original 2.1 so I could unlock with Omnius.
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I tried with the original 2.1 and with other 2.2/2.3 but it's the same
Hi,
I have been making some experiences and I think that all of us want to unlock boot loader to be able to change kernel.
So it's true that using the omnius method it doesn't work but if we use semc method it works, but we loose radio.
So my idea was:
1- Unlock with SEMC method
2- Apply custom kernel
3- Unlock with Omnius method (this will relock bootloader but recover radio)
I have tried 1 and 3 and worked, I'm just affraid that also doing nº2 might bring some problems, what's your opinion?
Found my answer!-""If you relock your bootloader while using a custom kernel your phone will be bricked!""
Somebody already unlocked bootloader anyone of you?
I have searched I never found anyone that sim-unlocked with omnius and then unlocked bootloader
n4s said:
I have searched I never found anyone that sim-unlocked with omnius and then unlocked bootloader
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I just found out this myself. After wasting $100 (Sale Price) for the omnius unlocker. They never stated anywhere that it would relock bootloader, nor did they mention it could be unlocked. After an inquiry, I was told that msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd should help me...? So I am off on another research adventure. Not to mention I cannot even get my phone to "register on the network". Anyone want a Omnius License with 11months and 2weeks with 4 x10 unlock credits? I take paypal! I just knew I should have ordered the sekey and waited a month for it to arrive from hong kong. I truly feel like I got the "Royal Shaft!".
Can anyone help?
@unimatrix725 if you made a backup of your TA, then you could restore your TA as it was before you unlocked with omnius, so you can unlock your bootloader, the only downside is that your phone will be sim-locked once again, oh and watch out, because you can only restore TA with an active omnius account, i.e. have a 1 day/month/year account, so if you want to restore your TA you should do it before selling your credits
i hate that the only safe way to have both bootloader and sim unlocked is with setools, because the credits i dont mind, but the activation fee is too much price for unlocking one phone
well,for our x8 device,we can actually unlock bootloader using flashtool(latest one)
here a complete tutorial with picture that i manage to safe as pdf file(for my future use) and i think it might help,but it actually from x10 forum,however i already test it myself,and work it for our x8,to unlock the bootloader,follow this step carefully
press thanks if i help
he he he, sorry i think i misspoke that, what i meant was have unlocked sim with setools and unlock bootloader with any other method, not necessary both with setools , if someone could fix the my7227bootwrite_omniusSL so everyone that unlocked their sim with omnius could unlock the bootloader would be great, but i haven't seen any dev interested in helping us ...
unimatrix725 said:
I just found out this myself. After wasting $100 (Sale Price) for the omnius unlocker. They never stated anywhere that it would relock bootloader, nor did they mention it could be unlocked. After an inquiry, I was told that msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd should help me...? So I am off on another research adventure. Not to mention I cannot even get my phone to "register on the network". Anyone want a Omnius License with 11months and 2weeks with 4 x10 unlock credits? I take paypal! I just knew I should have ordered the sekey and waited a month for it to arrive from hong kong. I truly feel like I got the "Royal Shaft!".
Can anyone help?
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OK EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT!! After network unlocking your phone with Omnius and you then want to unlock the bootloader follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. You will be using tool msm7227_setool2.cmd to unlock your bootloader. When you have unlock the bootloader install a custom kernel then install your custom rom I suggest GingerDx. (I am not going to get into how to flash a custom kernel or roms there is loads of threads to help you with that). You will notice the network does not work (no coverage). Download the stock kernel from the link above. Flash the stock kernel then use msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd to lock your bootloader. This may take a few times and a bit of patience before the bootloader locks. Now you will have coverage and be able to use any sim card in your phone. Custom kernels dont work after using omnius network unlock tool. It always ends up with no coverage. So just stay on stock kernel. If you need to update your rom you will have to go through the whole method again. I have attached the bootloader unlocking/relocking tools below
I HOPE THIS HELPED EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP PM AND I WILL HELP THE BEST I CAN
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!!
bahmonkeys said:
OK EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT!! After network unlocking your phone with Omnius and you then want to unlock the bootloader follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. You will be using tool msm7227_setool2.cmd to unlock your bootloader. When you have unlock the bootloader install a custom kernel then install your custom rom I suggest GingerDx. (I am not going to get into how to flash a custom kernel or roms there is loads of threads to help you with that). You will notice the network does not work (no coverage). Download the stock kernel from the link above. Flash the stock kernel then use msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd to lock your bootloader. This may take a few times and a bit of patience before the bootloader locks. Now you will have coverage and be able to use any sim card in your phone. Custom kernels dont work after using omnius network unlock tool. It always ends up with no coverage. So just stay on stock kernel. If you need to update your rom you will have to go through the whole method again. I have attached the bootloader unlocking/relocking tools below
I HOPE THIS HELPED EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP PM AND I WILL HELP THE BEST I CAN
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!!
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I want to try this, but I've a dumb question... why do I need to install the custom kernel and then the stock one? .... why not just flash the rom alone?
bahmonkeys said:
OK EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT!! After network unlocking your phone with Omnius and you then want to unlock the bootloader follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. You will be using tool msm7227_setool2.cmd to unlock your bootloader. When you have unlock the bootloader install a custom kernel then install your custom rom I suggest GingerDx. (I am not going to get into how to flash a custom kernel or roms there is loads of threads to help you with that). You will notice the network does not work (no coverage). Download the stock kernel from the link above. Flash the stock kernel then use msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd to lock your bootloader. This may take a few times and a bit of patience before the bootloader locks. Now you will have coverage and be able to use any sim card in your phone. Custom kernels dont work after using omnius network unlock tool. It always ends up with no coverage. So just stay on stock kernel. If you need to update your rom you will have to go through the whole method again. I have attached the bootloader unlocking/relocking tools below
I HOPE THIS HELPED EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP PM AND I WILL HELP THE BEST I CAN
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!!
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thank you, my u20i finally has signal
I also have Unlocked with Omnius and for now, i always Flash Kernel's with Omnius self.
- Choose your Device
- Click Flash
- in "Customization File" looking for your .ftf file
- Enable unsigned Flashing
And lets start...
hey
I have hd7 mango ...
the latest update 7740
and I'm student and I have international student card !
Can I unlock my phone with it ? or I should downgrade to bootloader 4 and flash custom rom ??
I mean developer unlock via microsoft student account
Dev Unlock allows installation of non-Marketplace apps, not loading of Custom ROMs. XSPL is required to flash Custom ROMs. i wrote a tutorial, link in my signature.
well, If I can install non-market application ,
why I need to install custom Rom ?
thanks in advance !
and I still can't understand did anybody unlock his mobile using ISIC ?
uppppp
ISIC is just a an international student id card not and educational institution.
So no.
Since you can instal xap, homebrew & other non market stuff dont bother then if you dont need full unlock - interop
I know sim unlocking wont do it after reading around but if i contacted my provider would they be able to provide any way of unlocking or does it require the phone to be sent away?
Would really like to try CM at some point so want to get this unlocked if possible.
Im pretty new to all this and didnt realise that providers ever stopped bootloaders from being unlocked, I just thought it was a risk you took/loss of warranty etc.
No way for the moment
Did u tried this ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377972
Hi guys...
Does someone have a s3 mini GT-18190N, and it success to root or unlock?
Better to say, i need to unlock my phone, how to do it?
On the other way, If there is not a free way to unlock phone, IF then I root and put some custom rom on my phone will it be unlocked by default?
And the final question, does custom roms (on this site) also working for my gt-18190N version or just for GT-18190 ???
Thanks,
nice regards
Sljatki said:
Hi guys...
Does someone have a s3 mini GT-18190N, and it success to root or unlock?
Better to say, i need to unlock my phone, how to do it?
On the other way, If there is not a free way to unlock phone, IF then I root and put some custom rom on my phone will it be unlocked by default?
And the final question, does custom roms (on this site) also working for my gt-18190N version or just for GT-18190 ???
Thanks,
nice regards
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hi
i suppose u are talking about Sim Unlock? right?
and not bootloader unlock,
normally just unlock means to unloack bootloader to be able to flash custom recowery, thatway you can also root and install custom roms....
sim unlock on the other hands, you can do it also without root etc... but you need code from your operator, or u have to purchase one online cca 20$
and i have no idea if there is other way, or if anybodes did it...