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Metro flashed Diamond trouble

alright guys still can't get this damn thing to work. I somehow have the last off digit incorrect on my phone number. I found this out when I tried to call my voice mail . So I assume this could be part of my problem . So I dial ##778# and go in to edit mode and try to fix the phone number. I go through and edit the incorrect number on everything I saw that had it. Then saved the settings and the phone restarts and when it does it sets everything back. . So I tried the Gaurdian removing cab file with no luck . Still can't edit my nam settings. So I took to my Metro guy who tried everything he could he even reflashed it with Houdini and still no luck. I know someone here knows what is causing this.

Have you read this:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1443845
If not, I would start there.

mr.horndoctor said:
Have you read this:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1443845
If not, I would start there.
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Yes I have read that thread . Thanks

happens to a lot of people.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645799

I figured it out lastnite. Had to flash back to the stock Sprint rom then edit all the settings to get them to stick. Then flashed back to a custom rom and all is good now .

How do you use the Unfreeze Code?

My friend's phone gives a message "network unlock pin number is entered incorrectly. contact your service provider" when I try to put in the Network Unlock code. This means he's tried to unlock the phone too many times right? How would I go about using the Unfreeze code?

no, it just means the code is wrong
and needs a good code
you get a different message when the phone is "Frozen"

AllGamer said:
no, it just means the code is wrong
and needs a good code
you get a different message when the phone is "Frozen"
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Problem is, it never gives him the chance to type in the code. As soon as you boot it up with a foreign SIM, it gives that message and on the bottom, theres only an "Emergency Call" button

Just tried flashing to JH3 and it still says "network unlock pin number is entered incorrectly. contact your service provider" upon booting up with a foreign SIM

Any ideas?

Sim locked? Call telco. Flashing sim locked sgs can brick them
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ickyboo said:
Sim locked? Call telco. Flashing sim locked sgs can brick them
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It's an AT&T Captivate. Two problems, 1) he bought it used, 2) AT&T won't unlock these for 10 months
My current theory is that the first owner already tried too many codes and froze the phone. However, as others have said, this isn't the "standard" freeze message? I've never seen the freeze message on a SGS so I don't know if this is really the problem

Any ideas?

Have the same problem
Did you manage to get it resolved?
If so, can you let me know the solution please...
Thanks,
Padma

same problem
same problem. help would be nice?
I would love to regain access to entering the unlock code but am unable.
HELP!

Even I have the same issue with my SGH-I897. Can somebody please help on this?
It is not prompting for any code and saying "network unlock pin number is entered incorrectly. contact your service provider". I have gone through so many forums, but looks like none could able to chase it.

Try this...
Many Thanks to shantzu for this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
shantzu said:
Unlocking your phone.
--Why, when, where: If you bought your phone with a contract, chances are that it might be locked in that specific network. If you want to also use other SIM card in it, that are from another provider, you will have to unlock the phone (!! WARNING !! in most cases this will lead to a void warranty, please consult your contract).
--Prerequisites: Root privileges, adb.
8.1. Get the /efs/nv_data.bin file from your device to your computer. You can do this either with adb or by copying the file to your SD card with "Root Explorer" and then copying it over to your machine from the SD (Be sure to keep a backup of this file and the /efs/.nv_data.bin.md5 file.)
8.2. Open up the file in a hex editor, go to the address 0x181468, where you will see something like this:
FF 01 00 00 00 00 46 46 46...
We are interested in that first '01', that means the phone is locked. Just change it to '00' and save the file. Copy it back to your SD card and then with "Root Explorer" back to it's original location (or 'push' it directly with adb). Then remove the .nv_data.bin.md5 file and restart the device (Again, be sure to make copies of these files before modifying or deleting them!). After this, you should be able to insert any SIM card into your device and it should work without the need for any further hacks.
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Worked for me, thanks a lot! Rooted using superoneclickroot then had to try 2 different hex editors and ended up finding adress 00181460 under which rhere was the FF 01 46 46 46... code. You know you're there when you see that. Followed instructions and my T959 running 2.2 is now unlocked. Thanks again!
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w98seeng said:
Try this...
Many Thanks to shantzu for this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
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Will this work for a T-Mobile Galaxy S2 T989??

Unfreeze Samsung Infuse 4G
I bought this infuse from my local pawn shop and the network has been permanently locked -what can I do? I tried exact_codes.zip to try and extract it but it didn't give me the code...I do not have a rooted phone..please help!!

[Q] Restore original IMEI?

Long story short, my imei is not the current one under the battery and i want to get it back. Before i thought my phone wasnt unlocked and that was the problem but its not. The phone is unlocked and i even have the codes, i just want to use my own IMEI. I currently can not connect to any networks with the captivate.
So far i have tried using the .bak file in /efs with no success (different imei).
I have tried several posts on xda but all seem to unlock and not give you your proper imei back.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Buuummmppp

b0uncyfr0 said:
Long story short, my imei is not the current one under the battery and i want to get it back. Before i thought my phone wasnt unlocked and that was the problem but its not. The phone is unlocked and i even have the codes, i just want to use my own IMEI. I currently can not connect to any networks with the captivate.
So far i have tried using the .bak file in /efs with no success (different imei).
I have tried several posts on xda but all seem to unlock and not give you your proper imei back.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
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How did u manage to mess it up, may I ask. This way atleast u could warn the rest of the community not to mess ours up.

Its quite simple really, dont back up your /efs folder and keep messing around with roms.

I don't think anyone has solved this. Everything around the nv_data.bin file relates to unlocking and it says you must have a good IMEI number to start with. There was some 3rd party software that can fix IMEI numbers - but it required a separate breakout box. I forget the name, but many downloaded the software only to discover they needed to buy the box to get it to work.

One of mine managed to wind up with the generic imei but I have yet to see any ill effects from it.

I am sorry to hear about this, and even sorrier to have to say this, but xda does not allow posting of instruction on how one can change the imei.
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Ok if we cant talk about this thats fine. Right now i cant connect to any networks. If someone would be willing to upload their /efs for me so i can try it out. Would that work?
Im in Australia so anything apart from that should work right??

did you ever got to restore your original imei?

Check here for a how to restore your IMEI.

I accidentally deleted my esf folder when unlocking....help?

ok, so i get home to flash new serendipty. I did a wipe and flashed the rom but forgot to back up the esf folder even though the program drilled in my head I needed to. Ok so now I assume its gone, heres my question.
does it matter, and how will me not having this file backed up affect me?
Thanks everybody

I also master cleared.....I just would like to know If Im ever even going to need the code again, im not returning the phone to att ever, I dont think so. It seems to be working fine with my t-mobile sim card as well as the att one.
If for some reason I get another sim card, from another carrier im worried I would be prompted for unlock code, which I wouldnt be able to retrieve because I deleted the file...but then wouldnt I just be able to unlock without the code again like I did the first time?
I had used galaxy s unlock and I never got the code, it just followed the steps and rebooted the phone and voila.
thnanks for your time everyone

Use sgs.tools app, secret codes, check your ime and product code. I have never backed up my efs. You should be fine

really appreciate it, thank you

now what is the difference in my unlock rather than a straight up enter the code unlock. As I said I used galaxy s unlocker so I never had to enter a code, but wanted to do it that way, but instead bypassed it completely.
Im just curious as to how exactly does this work? and whether its a "real" unlock or rather just tricking the phone.
I entered the keys to check gsm lock and it is off, however im just wondering

anything else I should know about the esf folder?

[Q] nv_data.bin/IMEI/efs corrupt

Have any of you restored a Captivate's EFS folder with another phones file to fix network/IMEI problems? if so did it work?
I don't have a backup of the EFS folder (didn't know it even existed), did a factory reset (after a couple of months of having the stock 2.3.5 flashed) and suddenly I can't connect to my network provider (no phone calls/txt/3g).
I read different forums stating that I need to restore the nv_data.bin file to get the product code back (it's mostly ceros product code on 0188008 Not Active) and my IMEI is also screwed up.
I changed the product code and it apparently stayed changed, but the entirety of the file seems corrupt comparing to the videos of how to modify it and IMEI is still the fake one.
I would appreciate if I could get a backup of the EFS folder to modify to my phone if at all possible (I'm NOT on ATT nor in the US for that matter) sending it back for repairs is sadly not an option.
Trying to modify an existing file seems like my last shot to fixing my phone =( please help =D

U are out of luck, nvdata from other phones will not repair it there are only 2 option's
1. If u can find someone who can repair the NV_DATA.BIN
2. You can find a repair guy with the Z3X box.
Edit- OP if u want a fresh NV_DATA file just PM me ur email address i can mail u a copy.

I'm assuming you've tried the steps in this post?
Even if you don't have a functional EFS folder, just follow the steps as if you did. It might be worth a shot.

@jmtheiss I have question regarding the above procedure..
I tried the above with a corrupted nv file but the step mentioned in the thread aren't they are just for the product code ?
00188008|2e|34|00|00|00|00|ff|41|.4....A
00188010|54|54|00|00|00|00|53|47|TT....SG
00188018|48|2d|49|38|39|37|5a|4b|H-I897ZK
00188020|41|41|54|54|00|00|00|00|AATT....

If I'm reading the thread correctly, rebuilding the nv_data.bin file with the proper values should repopulate the /efs folder with the correct and necessary files.
It's possible this may run into a hiccup because you're not connecting to AT&T, but in theory, it should fix your problem.
Also, it appears that other people had good results by flashing to stock first, then trying this. It looks like the stock flash reset the IMEI, and then doing this fixed the product code issue.

Thanks for replying,
I treid every thing that i was able to find to repair the NV_DATA but apart from some links to XDA there is not enough knowledge how to repair it.
I tried every possible method to repair the imei, i have more the 25 backups of different NV_DATA files with me and over the time i had looked it to every possible file and treid to compare them with each other and they all look the same to me if we look into them with the help of a HEX editor.
I tried to change the files with 2 different phones and changing them with will give u imei code >004999010640000 but u cannot not repair it with anything.
I treid this with the phone with 2.1 update 1, 2.2 and 2.3.3 but what ever they will not work.
But after some research i found that the most of the guys who repairs the imei they use the Z3X/SPT for it and that is how i did it and its was recently some 6 days back.
I am still trying to find out how (if) you can manually repair the corrupted NV ?

You can contact connexion2005 in my sig. He does IMEI repairs for a fee. But it is worth it. he is a good person and doesn't cheat people out of money!
EDIT- Don't ask people for their EFS folders.... That is sorta really stupid.

b-eock said:
You can contact connexion2005 in my sig. He does IMEI repairs for a fee. But it is worth it. he is a good person and doesn't cheat people out of money!
EDIT- Don't ask people for their EFS folders.... That is sorta really stupid.
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I'm a recent customer and I was very pleased with his service. 1 week total and everything is back to normal. I have backed up this new EFS to MULTIPLE places.

sorry for the no reply, I contacted conexion, waiting for his reply.
I know asking for the efs folder is not bright, but it was my only and last shot. I triead all other threads and was able to change it to what they mention, add product code and everything magically gets fixed... but it saved the product code and the file and imei stayed pretty much the same, so I'm guessing that doesn't work =(
thanks for your replies all! appreciate the support

Same problem here can't locate a line 00188008 in nv_data.bin
rkkaranrk said:
U are out of luck, nvdata from other phones will not repair it there are only 2 option's
1. If u can find someone who can repair the NV_DATA.BIN
2. You can find a repair guy with the Z3X box.
Edit- OP if u want a fresh NV_DATA file just PM me ur email address i can mail u a copy.
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I have no backup of efs folder but there are some files in efs folder but not .nv_data file . When i opened the nv_data.bin from hex editor i can locate the line 00188010 and 00188020 but not 00188008 and 00188018.
Samsung I9003
Imei Null (nothing is displayed even not 000000)
Baseband Version Unknown
I am in stock rom and tried all the possible solutions that i found and also my service mode is empty and personalizationb tab neither show network lock on nor off
Hoping for your fast response sir
Current Location Nepal

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Use Odin or Heimdall to flash to Stock KK4 Gingerbread. That has proven to restore imei #'s for some.
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depace143 said:
I have no backup of efs folder but there are some files in efs folder but not .nv_data file . When i opened the nv_data.bin from hex editor i can locate the line 00188010 and 00188020 but not 00188008 and 00188018.
Samsung I9003
Imei Null (nothing is displayed even not 000000)
Baseband Version Unknown
I am in stock rom and tried all the possible solutions that i found and also my service mode is empty and personalizationb tab neither show network lock on nor off
Hoping for your fast response sir
Current Location Nepal
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I believe you're in the wrong section, this is for the samsung captivate (I897).

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Oops, my eyes didn't catch the i9003 earlier.
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