Unlocking Focus S - Samsung Focus S

Hey guys,
So I need to unlock my Focus S and went to fastgsm.com, and there are two methods, one by USB and one via IMEI. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? I'm in the USA btw. Thanks!

tonynojutsu said:
Hey guys,
So I need to unlock my Focus S and went to fastgsm.com, and there are two methods, one by USB and one via IMEI. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? I'm in the USA btw. Thanks!
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USB can be quicker and cheaper but more trouble sum to get working if it is possible at all (not all models work)
IMEI can take a while to come through and generally costs more, but is a lot easier to get working.
My phones yet to arrive so I cant say for sure what does and doesn't work, but after spending an hour or so researching unlocking via cable. it doesn't appear to be possible, in that the i937 isn't on any of the supported cable unlock lists..

I unlocked via USB and it worked fine. It's not working in Windows 8 though!
Also, in the event that the USB unlock doesn't work, the network unlock tool is actually displayed within the app, that you can then enter in the phone manually.

64GUNSHIP said:
I unlocked via USB and it worked fine. It's not working in Windows 8 though!
Also, in the event that the USB unlock doesn't work, the network unlock tool is actually displayed within the app, that you can then enter in the phone manually.
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could you drop some details of where you did it?
still cant find any cable unlock sites that say they support the i937

FastGSM.com worked fine for me.
Sent from my SGH-i937 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

Just tried to unlock my Focus S (updated via Zune to the latest 8773 version with Samsung drivers) using the USB method from FastGSM and the program failed to unlock my phone. Also tried using the program to unlock after restoring to a 7720 backup but usb unlock still failed - thinking it is the bootloader as its version number didn't revert to an earlier number even after restoration. Currently waiting for support from FastGSM to respond...

armodons said:
Just tried to unlock my Focus S (updated via Zune to the latest 8773 version with Samsung drivers) using the USB method from FastGSM and the program failed to unlock my phone. Also tried using the program to unlock after restoring to a 7720 backup but usb unlock still failed - thinking it is the bootloader as its version number didn't revert to an earlier number even after restoration. Currently waiting for support from FastGSM to respond...
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Are you using Windows 8 by chance? It didn't work on W8 for me. The program actually displays the unlock code during the process. It's like "network code" or something in the dialog. You can simply enter that into your phone.

64GUNSHIP said:
Are you using Windows 8 by chance? It didn't work on W8 for me. The program actually displays the unlock code during the process. It's like "network code" or something in the dialog. You can simply enter that into your phone.
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I am using Windows 7 Pro 64-bit. Hm...nothing like that comes up in the dialogue box of the FastGSM program. Here is the log (replace the IMEI and serial with X's):
7/4/2012 1:54:44 PM
1. Please ensure that battery of your phone is fully charged
2. Turn on your phone without simcard.
3. On keypad of your phone type ##634# and click "Call" button to show Diagnosis screen.
4. Type *#7284# onto Diagnosis screen, select "Modem, USB Diag." and confirm selection.
5. After the phone restarts please connect USB cable to your computer and to the phone
6. Wait until all drivers are installed.
7. Click "Next" button.
OPENING COM5 : [OK]
PDA VERSION : I937UCKJ1
CSC VERSION : I937ATTKJ1
PHONE VERSION : I937UCLE2
HARDWARE VERSION : REV1.0
BUILD VERSION : M7630A-AAEQMWZM-1.6.002407
PHONE IMEI : XXXXXX-XX-XXXXXX-X
PHONE SERIAL NUMBER : XXXXXXXXXX
PHONE MODEL : SGH-I937
PHONE PLATFORM : WP7_YUKON
BYPASSING MSL PROTECTION : [FAIL]
Log was created using FastGSM Client 1.0.0.65
Unfortunately no network code seems to be displayed

just to give an update, the fastgsm client is unable to unlock phones that have applied the new LE2 firmware update from samsung. they refunded my cost (rather than unlock it with IMEI for me :crying

if they won't.. try SAMSUNGimeiUnlock.com
i got mine there for my focus s

Can you guys tell me how much are they charging for unlocking Samsung focus s on http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com ?
and we are talking about network unlock right? could somone confirm if the below phone can be unlocked?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-SAMSUN...0941959080?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item4ab9a1a7a8

lsguntu said:
Can you guys tell me how much are they charging for unlocking Samsung focus s on http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com ?
and we are talking about network unlock right? could somone confirm if the below phone can be unlocked?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-SAMSUN...0941959080?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item4ab9a1a7a8
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yeah it can be SIM unlocked via IMEI and if you don't update it (apparently) via USB cable as well.

One more question . Any other specific advantage on buying a unlocked device apart from price?

lsguntu said:
One more question . Any other specific advantage on buying a unlocked device apart from price?
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Even being unlocked the chances are with the Focus S it will still be branded so the only difference buying unlocked against locked, is that its usually more expensive to buy an unlocked device, however unless you fail do to your research you will find that the price is usually about the same anyway, sometimes marginally more expensive, I suppose you could call it the "hassle tax"

My Experience with UNLOCKing Samsung Focus S i937
...this is is the worst to unlock. I went through 3 ebay sellers (range .99 to $25). No one could find a unlock code (but refunded my money...after complaining). I went to local 3rd party mobile phone shop...they couldn't find a unlock code.
I then went to FastGSM and selected USB unlock...since IMEI way hasn't worked. I paid, downloaded client...client connected..but didn't do anything.. I left it there for 30 mins. Contacted FastGSM, they referred me to online tutorial..which i followed to the "T". Still didn't work. So I deiced to hard reset my phone...still didn't work...i decided to update it to the latest version through Zune( DON'T DO THIS! without making a Backup first!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=13795711).. Then I found this thread...member "64GUNSHIP" stated that usb client doesn't work with Windows 8 ( which is what I was using). So I used another computer with Windows 7. The usb client works!!! I got unlock code...but somehow the "SIM Unlock Screen" didn't show up any more with or without a SIM card. [Unaware to me, the client somehow unlocked my phone without me entering the code]
So the entire time I was trying to figure out did the Zune update kill the Sim unlock menu, I tried the #7465625*638*CODE#. I even restored to a previous ROM Backup. The issue is that I was using an OLD OLD OLD Sim card from a different carrier that the phone didn't recognize. Once I put in a working Tmobile SIM ...everything worked great!

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[Q] I think i bought a bricked X8 - help!

hi,
I bought a X8 by mail delivery from the internet and got a bricked phone (so it seems)!
Symptom is phone doesn't connect to GSM network, and although i can scan for networks i can't connect to them. Tried several networks, same result. Everything else seems to work fine.
I'm completely newbie to Android phones, and only bought this one to try to avoid to stay behind, but this was a lousy way to start. I've been browsing through the forum, but there's too much info which only makes it more confusing to me.
I tried connecting the phone to S1tool and msm7227setool but i can't find the SEMC flash drivers, and although i browsed through the forum stickies for them i didn't find them.
So, my questions are:
1- Can someone provide a link to the drivers?
2- Is the following link the best way to solve my problem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304258&highlight=no+network
3- I also want to debrand the phone, from the 360 apps i assume the phone is from vodafone. Can you recommend a fast ROM with full features support? And a good noob proof flash tutorial..
4- Will any of the above operations remove my SP unlock?
Sorry if most (or all) of this questions are a repetition of past threads, but starting with a phone this way, i honestly feel like a donkey looking at a palace! (Portuguese proverb, not sure you'll understand)
Thanks, Regards!
madz78 said:
hi,
I bought a X8 by mail delivery from the internet and got a bricked phone (so it seems)!
Symptom is phone doesn't connect to GSM network, and although i can scan for networks i can't connect to them. Tried several networks, same result. Everything else seems to work fine.
I'm completely newbie to Android phones, and only bought this one to try to avoid to stay behind, but this was a lousy way to start. I've been browsing through the forum, but there's too much info which only makes it more confusing to me.
I tried connecting the phone to S1tool and msm7227setool but i can't find the SEMC flash drivers, and although i browsed through the forum stickies for them i didn't find them.
So, my questions are:
1- Can someone provide a link to the drivers?
2- Is the following link the best way to solve my problem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304258&highlight=no+network
3- I also want to debrand the phone, from the 360 apps i assume the phone is from vodafone. Can you recommend a fast ROM with full features support? And a good noob proof flash tutorial..
4- Will any of the above operations remove my SP unlock?
Sorry if most (or all) of this questions are a repetition of past threads, but starting with a phone this way, i honestly feel like a donkey looking at a palace! (Portuguese proverb, not sure you'll understand)
Thanks, Regards!
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I have a X8 on Vodafone, and when I repairded my X8 in PCC it removed the vodafone apps and icon from Settings :-D
Sent from my tablet running Honeycomb
IrishStuff09 said:
I have a X8 on Vodafone, and when I repairded my X8 in PCC it removed the vodafone apps and icon from Settings :-D
Sent from my tablet running Honeycomb
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Just 4 curiosity how to make the vodafone icons appear again??just4fun
Sorry for off-topic thing
As irishstuff said u should try to update your phone with pc companion(google it) and try to update the software.After that if u want to root your phone and install recovery search in xda for x8toolbox , is the most noob-friendly thing u will find
X8invisible13 said:
Just 4 curiosity how to make the vodafone icons appear again??just4fun
Sorry for off-topic thing
As irishstuff said u should try to update your phone with pc companion(google it) and try to update the software.After that if u want to root your phone and install recovery search in xda for x8toolbox , is the most noob-friendly thing u will find
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Thanx for clarifying that.
But, if i update the phone via PCC, won't i lose the sp unlock? I'm saying this cuz i read that the no network problem is due to sim lock protection.
madz78 said:
Thanx for clarifying that.
But, if i update the phone via PCC, won't i lose the sp unlock? I'm saying this cuz i read that the no network problem is due to sim lock protection.
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sp unlock? You mean "SIM unlocked"?
No, you won't lose the unlocked SIM by simply flashing back to Stock through PC Companion (in case PCC tells you that there's no update available you need to resort to the Flashtool method).
As for the drivers ... best method would be to install PC Companion. However, if you don't want that crapware on your system I can upload you the drivers (out of PCC) in a ZIP - then you have to point Windows manually to the directory so it can find the appropriate driver (EDIT: shouldn't be much of a trouble if you're familiar with installing drivers by pointing Windows to the directory or the INF file).
The only situation where you might lose your SIM unlock is at unlocking the boot loader to enable installation of custom kernels, but before you head into that you better check the manufacturing date of your phone (sticker below the battery) and then look through this forum to work out if it's a candidate for hard bricking or not.
B.Jay said:
sp unlock? You mean "SIM unlocked"?
No, you won't lose the unlocked SIM by simply flashing back to Stock through PC Companion (in case PCC tells you that there's no update available you need to resort to the Flashtool method).
As for the drivers ... best method would be to install PC Companion. However, if you don't want that crapware on your system I can upload you the drivers (out of PCC) in a ZIP - then you have to point Windows manually to the directory so it can find the appropriate driver (EDIT: shouldn't be much of a trouble if you're familiar with installing drivers by pointing Windows to the directory or the INF file).
The only situation where you might lose your SIM unlock is at unlocking the boot loader to enable installation of custom kernels, but before you head into that you better check the manufacturing date of your phone (sticker below the battery) and then look through this forum to work out if it's a candidate for hard bricking or not.
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Yup, it says up to date, just clicked repair to see if it works. crapware.. lol, yeah i'd appreciate that zip file, thanks.
I think the issue is exactly that, a bad boot loader unlock, at least all symptoms point to that.. all i see in no network threads seems to be pointing there.
Thanx!
P.S.- SP (service provider) Unlocked.
madz78 said:
yeah i'd appreciate that zip file, thanks.
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Download here
The Sony Ericsson X8 (and possibly other SE phones) Android drivers (ADB / Smartphone / USB Flash Device) for Windows (incl. x64 Editions) out of the latest and greatest PC Companion crapware.
madz78 said:
I think the issue is exactly that, a bad boot loader unlock, at least all symptoms point to that.. all i see in no network threads seems to be pointing there.
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Errr... no. A "unsuccessful" boot loader unlock would turn your device into a hard brick (no lights, no vibration, no screen). As you're able to boot up into Android the bootloader and kernel seems to be intact.
IF the previous owner (in case you bought it used) tinkered around with boot loader unlocking ...
Use the s1tool to verify if the boot loader is locked or not. If it's unlocked simply follow the tutorial in the Development section to relock the boot loader or try the trick deedii posted about first (she had the same problem that GSM radio went dead after unlocking the boot loader).
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*ping* driver ZIP download link inserted
Holy crap!
Thanx for the zip btw..
I hit Repair in PCC and it re-flashed the phone. Now, instead of no network, the phone doesn't recognize ANY SIM card!!
I checked boot loader with S1tool, and the phone is locked (i see R).
I'm starting to think maybe it's a hardware problem and not from ROM.
Any ideas? Thanks.
madz78 said:
Thanx for the zip btw..
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No problem, you're welcome.
madz78 said:
I hit Repair in PCC and it re-flashed the phone. Now, instead of no network, the phone doesn't recognize ANY SIM card!!
I checked boot loader with S1tool, and the phone is locked (i see R).
I'm starting to think maybe it's a hardware problem and not from ROM.
Any ideas? Thanks.
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Yes, the "R" means the boot loader is locked.
As for the mSD card ... here's where we enter "trouble reloaded":
- What card? Class? Size? Brand?
- Does the card hold any important data? If not try to reformat the card (FAT32!!!). If Android refuses to format the mSD simply use a card reader and re-format the mSD in Windows.
EDIT: Also, just to make sure everything's vanilla: could you please take a look into Settings -> About phone to confirm you're running the genuine SE baseband/kernel and not some custom kernel?
EDIT 2: Errrrrrrrr.... never mind ... I somehow misread "SIM card" as "SD card". My fault!
X8invisible13 said:
Just 4 curiosity how to make the vodafone icons appear again??just4fun
Sorry for off-topic thing
As irishstuff said u should try to update your phone with pc companion(google it) and try to update the software.After that if u want to root your phone and install recovery search in xda for x8toolbox , is the most noob-friendly thing u will find
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I actually don't have a clue, but I was glad when thety went
I dont like operators branding the phone with the software
The only apps i had by the operator (vodafone IE) were
Gold Rush, Vodafone Music Store, SIM Settings and SIM Toolkit <- I have GDX and i still have toolkit. XD
I had the 'vodafone 360' option in Settings
Sent from my tablet running Honeycomb
B.B.- M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
kernel- 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
Thanks again.
madz78 said:
B.B.- M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
kernel- 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
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Yes, that's definitely the genuine baseband and kernel.
However, no matter how hard I think it through I don't see a good reason why it won't accept ANY SIM card, as a SIM unlock (or carrier/operator unlock if you want to put it that way) is as good as permanent unless you play around with unlocking the bootloader and either do something wrong or face the problem that it suddenly reverts back to the original SIM lock (in case it got unlocked and didn't ship unlocked by default).
The only problem I know about is ... if you live in a region where you would actually need a E15a baseband but happen to have the E15i baseband (you know, has to do with the frequencies that get used to transmit between your phone and the tower) flashed - or the other way around - you won't be able to connect to the GSM/3G network - but even then the phone won't reject the SIM card but simply fail to find any network.
In that case the problem resolve would be as easy as swapping out the baseband through flashing by Flashtool.
Good morning,
This keeps getting more and more confusing... thank god you've been such a valuable help BJ!
Dunno if it's "don't accept SIM" as much as don't recognize them.. I usually remove PIN codes from all my SIM's but today i've popped a new one to see if anything different happened.. The phone asked me for pin and validated it, but after this it doesn't recognize it anymore, i get a SIM with a red "!" on top of it in the upper right corner of the screen (same icon you get without SIM in phone).
As for all the other cards, it doesn't appear such icon, the phone starts normally and then asks for language and after asks to "insert SIM and restart phone"..
I don't think baseband is the problem, i think it's definitely related to SIM card reading.
NOTE: Before seemed irrelevant but now seems important to say, before, when i scanned for networks and tried to connect to one (same from SIM), phone gave me a message saying something like "your SIM card doesn't allow connecting to this network".
The problem seems to be definitely SIM card reader, the big doubt is if it's HW or SW.
My best guess is SW, because he can read PIN's but then just locks.. Where is the SIM card reader "driver"? baseband, kernel, ROM? should i try to update all those?
Thanks again!
hello again,
i found this in SETool forum which seems to be exactly my problem.
E15i - (x8) it doesn't read sim card and hangs during unlocking
I've had a problem with XPERIA X8 (E15i) for a long time now and I can't fix it.
I was trying to unlock it. I updated Android to v. 2.1. I have credits, I turn on debugg mode, I installed drivers. I push 1,2,5 and press Unlock/Repair.
Unfortunately it didn't finish, the program froze and switched off (on Vista). It took 5 credits. After turning it back on it wouldn't log to the network, even though it saw the network. But it shows that the phone is unlocked. By Setool I installed the version form after the update. After that it stopped detecting the sim card.
In hosting I read that I should repeat the unlock. I reinstalled the drivers, downloaded setool's previous version (v1.1106), but the program hangs every time in the same place and it doesn't go to the end (see screen below). With v1.1107 there's the same problem. I tried on Vista and XP – no difference. I installed setool on my other computer, where there are no boxes, drivers or antiviruses and still I couldn't succeed.
Does anyone have some expirience with the x8?
Thx in advance for help.
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1.
reflash phone with generic 2.1 firmware, repeat unlock procedure.
2.
to restore phone to original state, write as script most earlier secunits backup from backup\%imei% folder
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Could this be a bad unlock problem?
Thanx.
IrishStuff09 said:
I actually don't have a clue, but I was glad when thety went
I dont like operators branding the phone with the software
The only apps i had by the operator (vodafone IE) were
Gold Rush, Vodafone Music Store, SIM Settings and SIM Toolkit <- I have GDX and i still have toolkit. XD
I had the 'vodafone 360' option in Settings
Sent from my tablet running Honeycomb
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Sim toolkit is on every phone,not only on vodafone
Been reading more and more, and this seem to be a very common issue in SETool SIM unlocking. can anyone suggest a solution?
Thanks.
Hello again,
I've been trying to run msm7227 setool2 and semc, but seem to be getting nowhere.. enters debugging mode and nothing else. What am i doing wrong?
Also, i've read in the following thread that sometimes boot is unlocked and S1tool says it's locked, but i can't find SEUS to download anywhere in the forum..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404148&highlight=sim+card
HEEELLP!!!
Thanks.
Hi, madz ...
To pull it together:
- The "SIM reader" is a software that comes as a part of Android in the form of a system app (inside /system/app). You can't exchange the related parts as they are specific to the Android version, in case your thoughts are running into this direction.
- The problem with "SEtool" is more like this ...
Let us assume the phone was originally SIM locked (bound to only allow SIMs of a specific operator/carrier) and then got SIM unlocked. The original SIM lock will jump back into place once the the boot loader got unlocked.
My observation is that this problem should actually go away once the boot loader got re-locked again. That being said I also read various threads where the SIM lock didn't vanish and the phone had to be unlocked anew.
On another note, it also depends on how the phone got unlocked ... there's a difference if it got SIM unlocked through SEtool or through Omious (<-- I hope it's spelled right)
The one fact that remains: simply querying the boot loader status ("R" vs "r") does not make the SIM lock to fire.
- SEUS ... well ...
I found Update Service (SEUS) 2.11.10.7 in the depths of my hard drive. Going to slap it on MultiUpload for you in a minute - though I can't guarantee that it still works; all I know is that SEUS got discontinued (or something along that line). Wait for the edit of the download!
EDIT: MultiUpload swallowed the file --> Download link
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Missed this one ...
madz78 said:
I've been trying to run msm7227 setool2 and semc, but seem to be getting nowhere.. enters debugging mode and nothing else. What am i doing wrong?
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Shouldn't you connect the phone in flash mode instead of USB-Debugging mode?
Flash Mode means:
- Pull the USB cable out of your computer but leave it attached to the phone
- Turn the phone OFF
- Start the software
- Press the Back button and connect the USB cable to the computer
KEEP THE BACK BUTTON PRESSED UNTIL THE PHONE IS RECOGNIZED!
(Note: Windows may want to install the "SEMC Flash Device" driver)
Hi BJ,
The phone is not locked! it accepts pin from all networks, but after this, simply doesn't read the cards anymore. I only talked about this because the thread i found in SETOOL forum explains in detail what's happening to me.
I dunno if what happens to people who have no network or sim locked due to bad boot loader unlock is the same or not. It would be nice to know, but in my thread no one except you steps up.
If unlocked, i believe it's SETool and not Omnius because i only see threads with this issue in SETool support (dozens of complains) and found nothing in Omnius.
I still believe that maybe there's a solution other than unlocking it again, but due to inexperience i fail to see it.
about msm7227: i'm sorry, i meant flash mode, and it detects the phone, sometimes.. but always hangs in 2nd line (can't remember what said, but i'll try it again in a while and post here).
Where exactly is the phone unlocked? ROM, kernel, baseband? Do you think re-flashing it could solve the problem?
Thanks again friend!
Regards.
madz78 said:
The phone is not locked! it accepts pin from all networks, but after this, simply doesn't read the cards anymore. [...]
I dunno if what happens to people who have no network or sim locked due to bad boot loader unlock is the same or not. It would be nice to know, but in my thread no one except you steps up.
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My X8 came SIM unlocked by default. Since it's old enough, and therefore safe for boot loader unlocking, I gave it a try (even been as daring as to unlock while having GDX v021 flashed).
Connected and checked with s1tool that it's suited for unlocking: Pass
Unlocked the boot loader: Pass
Booted up (SIM does not have PIN1 set)...
Connecting to the GSM Network: Pass
Connecting to the APN for 3G Internet access: Pass
Reboot (to make sure it didn't brick): Pass
Re-locked boot loader: Pass
Checked with s1tool that boot loader is locked: Pass
Device still able to connect to GSM/3G: Pass
I didn't try to flash a custom kernel but just stayed with the stock kernel. During the whole testing scenario - from unlocking to re-locking - I didn't have any problems with GSM/3G network connectivity or troubles reading the SIM.
Like I wrote above the PIN1 check was disabled because sometimes GingerDX shows the "Network unlock" screen after inputting the PIN ... that's more-or-less a bug workaround.
madz78 said:
If unlocked, i believe it's SETool and not Omnius
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Thank you for correcting the spelling of "Omnius" ... I was typing it from the top of my head and failed to recall how it's spelled.
madz78 said:
Where exactly is the phone unlocked? ROM, kernel, baseband? Do you think re-flashing it could solve the problem?
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If you refer to "how is the SIM lock lifted" then I think the best persons to answer this question are the guys who cracked the boot loader. I don't know enough about how the low-level init of the phone really works ... the boot loader guys aren't very chatty about telling us how the low-level boot of the X8 works.
Since, in my case, the SIM unlock prevails when flashing a custom ROM on top of the stock kernel (keep in mind I never flashed a custom kernel, so I never altered the "baseband" partition) the unlock can't reside in the ROM partitions.
But ... as the problem only arises when tinkering around with the boot loader but didn't affect my phone during boot loader unlock / re-lock ... and this is now purely guessing ...
The boot loader unlock only replaces the boot loader binary with a altered one. So if the thing that tells the phone that it's SIM unlocked resides in the part of the NAND where the boot loader / kernel / baseband is located it can only be a digital certificate or some sort of a binary that gets loaded through "Stage 1" init (during which the boot loader and kernel gets loaded and all the security checking stuff happens). It can't be in the higher init routines where the initialized kernel is boot strapping the ROM as that would disable the SIM unlock when flashing a custom ROM.
If blagus or the kernel devs have some ideas it would be great to read a few lines from a source knowing about the low-level init routines (to actually understand how the X8 comes to life once the power button is pressed).
On another thought ... the msm7227 CPU also must have some kind of firmware (think of it similar to a BIOS like a PC has) to init itself and the hardware ... maybe the SIM unlock is somewhere in there?
EDIT: On a third thought ... it would seem almost logical that the SIM unlock stuff is stored somewhere in the "security" related part of the NAND (somewhere deep down at the low-level init). If the phone came locked and got unlocked at some point the original SIM lock will most likely spring back into place at boot loader unlocking - so the SIM locked/unlocked thingy has to be somewhere in the low-level boot init; otherwise it wouldn't disable a "soft unlock" once the boot loader got unlocked and replaced past the cracked one which bypasses a whole lot of the security checks so unsigned boot binaries (kernel) can be loaded and executed.

Galaxy S GT-I9000 unlock help please

I found this great forum a few days ago and after a lot of reading I have managed to root the phone and install a few apps.
I have also been able to backup my efs folder and edit the nv_data.bin file using a hex editor as per this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045.
However after changing the byte 01 to 00 at line 0018146 8 and reloading the file to my phone, it is still asking me for an unlock code
when I put a new sim card in. I have the Galaxy S running GingerBread 2.3.6, Baseband I9000 XXJW4. I have also tried the unlocker softwares posted elsewhere on the forum with no success. Is it possible that anyone can give me pointers on how to successfully unlock the phone please or suggest where I may be going wrong.
i don´t know, if i unterstood you right, but last year i got a new sim card, which is locked by a code by the provider (of course they told me this code). Every time i restart my phone (unless it´s in airplane mode) i have to tipe this code. So maybe in your case it is also the sim card, which is locken and not the phone..
Thanks for the quick reply, but it can't be the sim as it's on Pay As You Go in the U.K and so not a contract sim.
Did you try with Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool or SGS Unlock PRO?, it's on the play store i unlook mi phone with it.
Hi,
If i'm understanding you right you are asked for unlock code in the phone startup,
If that is the case i once experience the same problem with my phone and i fix it by typing the wrong codes some times untill the possible retryes are over after that my phone continue to load the OS and after that i never met the problem.
Regards,
dodahday said:
when I put a new sim card in. I have the Galaxy S running GingerBread 2.3.6, Baseband I9000 XXJW4. I have also tried the unlocker softwares posted elsewhere on the forum with no success. Is it possible that anyone can give me pointers on how to successfully unlock the phone please or suggest where I may be going wrong.
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Normal USIM unlock code is 0000, if failed you can try the unlock tools on MY android collections link below
Once again thanks for all the replies.
I have tried the 0000 code which failed with a message that network unlock was unsuccessful. I haven't tried any other code because of the 3 strikes and phone barred conditions.
xsenman said:
Normal USIM unlock code is 0000, if failed you can try the unlock tools on MY android collections link below
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I have also tried the 'Generate Windows Unlock' tool but it seems that the graphics card in both my laptop and desktop is not compatible with the software. I have also tried the SGS Unlock tool as well as the free one from Helroz but failed to unlock the phone. The tool from Helroz successfully changed the relevant bytes according to the software, but when I rebooted the phone it was stuck on the Samsung Galaxy S start screen so I had to re-flash the software and restore the backup of my efs folder.
I have not tried the paid for tool from the market as, being a 68yr old complete newbie to the smart phone era and not yet having a wireless router, I am unsure as to how to get it. To give you some idea of the leap I have made with this phone, which was given to me by my son who has now emigrated to Australia, my current phone is an old Nokia 5110 which I have used for around 12 years.
Thanks for your help and patience.
I have now managed to unlock the phone using SGS Unlock Pro with the generic unlock option, for some reason the Samsung unlock option kept crashing. Thanks for the tip with the Pro version of the software and it seems that I have a lot to learn regarding this phone, now for a different ringtone.:good:

Huawei Honor Note 8 root

I get asked a lot how I rooted my Huawei Honor Note 8 so I thought I'd do a basic how to from memory on how I did it. It's relatively easy to do.
You'll need your phone's bootloader unlocked.
The files from Huawei's forums http://club.huawei.com/thread-10828573-1-1.html or https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwyaxIga7s0qc0ZKRGtsdndwV3M/view?usp=sharing
The app is in chinese but has some english on the buttons.
To unlock bootloader:
Got bootloader unlock code with the app on the playstore "DC Huawei Bootloader Codes" (took about 8 hours to get)
Enable USB debugging on the phone & connect it to the computer.
Unlock the bootloader with the program downloaded. Use the first button on the first tab labeled bootloader. Put in unlock code in the pop up box & click ok.
To root:
Enable USB debugging on the phone & connect it to the computer.
Flash the recovery_twrp.img file with the program downloaded. Use the 2nd button on the first tab labeled recovery.
To change twrp into english, click on the 3rd down 2nd row button & then click on the globe button. The globe is really hard to hit! Keep trying till you get it Then select English.
Install SuperSU with TWRP
Should now be rooted!
Question. Is there anything I should do like backup my bootloader or something before starting this process?
benmeroff said:
Unlocking your bootloader will wipe the device; factory reset for sure, and I believe it also erases your internal storage (don't quote me on that though, not sure for this phone), but your OS will remain whatever stock version you had installed until you flash something else.
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I did not backup anything.
Ok thanks.. I appreciate it
I have a question, or making a root and unlock the bootloader is associated with a full reset your data and settings that can be done root without losing data?
Nope
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Hi guys
I unlocked my note 8 successfully . In startup screen show your devives is unlocked and can not be trusted every time i restar the phone is it normal?
Second thing i flashed twrp by clicking on recovery button then after restarted i clicked on 3rd button of second row to change to english but it didnt say click on english
How to enter twrp recovey i tried pressing power button and volume up nothing happened
Plz help
Yuppers.. not trusted cuz ya unlocked it.
Should be volume up & power. You can also do it with the app. The 2nd tab... recovery. Will boot it into recovery too.
You have to click the globe button on the far right to get to the language. It's a ***** to hit! BTW... TWRP has reverted back to chinese a few time now for some reason on mine. It's kind of annoying considering how hard it is to hit that one button.
Questions about the root process
1) why do you need the unlock code?
2) Where can I find SuperSU for honor note 8? Can someone please provide a link?
3) Has anyone succeeded rooting?
Thanks in advance for the answers.
Please Help!
Everything was find, I unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP, when I flashed SuperSU it bootloops!
Can someone please help.....
I'm not sure why it would be boot looping. I'd flash it again. Might even try a factory reset before flashing too. You're the first I've heard of with that problem. Make sure you're on version 22.
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problem solved
riffy504 said:
I'm not sure why it would be boot looping. I'd flash it again. Might even try a factory reset before flashing too. You're the first I've heard of with that problem. Make sure you're on version 22.
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The problem solved. I downloaded the latest version of SuperSU (2.78) , flashed it again with TWRP and everything loaded find.
I have a rooted device too.
Thanks for your answers!:good::fingers-crossed:
Glad to hear it worked out!
i downloaded "DC Huawei Bootloader Codes" then i entered my Note 8 IMEI and waited for 8 hrs and got an email telling me it is failed and i tries the other IMEI "since it's dual sim card phone" but no luck, same message.
Please help
The Huawei ID used to apply for the unlock code has not been used on the device for more than 14 days. Huawei site error
DC Huawei Bootloader Codes not working
please help
Hi,
I read of the possibility of the root of honor note 8 through oneclickroot, kingroot, etc.
It must first be unlocked bootloader or the software will to unlock?
For unlocking the bootloader you must use to force pay program dc-unlocker?
Thank you
DC Huawei Bootloader Code get but not unlock
Bootloader unlock codes
Hello guys... I have two Honor Note 8 phones and i wanna unlock them..
Official method - how to get Bootloader unlock codes does not work, so i downloaded dc-unlocker APP on google play..
Added there EMEIs, paid and was waiting almost 20 hours to get mails - operation failed..
I really dont know about any other way how to get these codes..
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks!
2Duky said:
Hello guys... I have two Honor Note 8 phones and i wanna unlock them..
Official method - how to get Bootloader unlock codes does not work, so i downloaded dc-unlocker APP on google play..
Added there EMEIs, paid and was waiting almost 20 hours to get mails - operation failed..
I really dont know about any other way how to get these codes..
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks!
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in the app, there is another way to get it. choose not by imei.
write the developer of the app you did not get the code and you want a refund, and pay for the second method. this is how i did it.
arielisrl said:
in the app, there is another way to get it. choose not by imei.
write the developer of the app you did not get the code and you want a refund, and pay for the second method. this is how i did it.
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Great! Many thanks for your quick reply! I contacted dc-unlocker support and thats what they replied..
Hello, this codes is from factory DB. Sorry, but there not all phones present in this db.
This happens frequently if phone has MEID .
But you can read code by cable, we support almost all huawei.
If reading by cable not acceptable we can do refund.
Im waiting for their next answers at my qustions, what exactly have i do..
I have to download their soft probably and make everything there..
I had no time to check their forum yet, im sure there will be instructions..
EDIT:
Oki so i used DC-unlocker software, received these codes and unlocked Bootloader successfully!
I have rooted both phones already!
I had an issues with ADB drivers on Win10 and on Win7 as well, could not find my devices in devices manager but i have solved it!
TWRP 3.02 with preinstalled SuperSU works fine on B027.. In one of my phones i had B029 so i had to downgrade to B027..
On B029 doesnt work flash command in cmd.. Stuck on "waiting for device"..

How can I unlock bootloader with the phone locked and without the huawei code?

Hi there,
I've been searching a method to unlock Huawei’s bootloader without the Huawei’s code and with the phone locked, but I've found nothing.
I wonder if there is a method to restore the system by using a SD card and holding: volume up + volume down + power botton, because the download USB rescue mode is also locked.
I completely rule out the possibility of getting neither the huawei's code nor the access to the current system.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
you cannot unlock the bootloader without the code from huawei (its free, so why not to do it this way).
but i don´t understand what do you want to achieve and where is your problem.
I don't have the serial number so I can't get it.
you have serial number on the box.
Dioniso said:
I don't have the serial number so I can't get it.
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If you do not have the box, you could look in the setting menu/about phone/state.
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If you do not have the box, you could look in the setting menu/about phone/state.
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He can´t because he has no access to the device, because of ?? (stolen, found phone, lost password)
It's a second hand phone, I bought it without the original box. My brother tried to play me a prank blocking it with a PIN number and he doesn't remember the code now, any other questions/suggestions?
sell it for spare parts... or use funky huawei
Good news. My brother remembered the PIN and I could restore the system to get to the welcome menu.
I tried to follow these steps: http://www.techoxygen.com/bypass-google-account-huawei-p10-p10-plus-p9-mate-9/
But I didn't work for me, I might have an update or something that solved that vulnerability.
Thank you.
The solution I posted doesn't work anymore with the last android update (January 2018)
Here you have the solution, I worked for me. 100% unlocked:

Need help unlocking the phone (HCU Client etc)

Hey there.
So the other day I bought a broken Huawei P9 for really cheap. I repaired it and now that it boots, it is locked by the previous owner (by 'locked' I mean it has a pin code/fingerprint). They guy I bought it from claims that he found it in a store. So no one knows the pin code to unlock it.
I tried to wipe everything by accessing the recovery. In the recovery, there is the option to download and check the recovery but when I select it, I get a fail message. Bootloader is locked I believe. So what can I do?
I downloaded HCU-Client but the phone wont be detected by the software. I installed HiSuite for the drivers. Is there anything I can do to wipe the phone or at least make HCU client recognise it?
Thanks in advance

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