Hello to All
I have a chance to buy two lightly used Samsung Captivates. Locked to AT&T network. Need T-Mobil network.
They are on 2.3.5 Gingerbread and untouched by mods.
I have tried one of the unlock services, they have not provided an unlock code after 3 days, does not seem likely they will.
I have read many of the post on this site, but most of it is dated, and a bit more than I need.
My questions are:
Is there a simple method to unlock these phones with out rooting ?
If it has to be rooted, which guide on this site would be the best to use.
Thank you for your help !!
Hmanfla said:
Hello to All
I have a chance to buy two lightly used Samsung Captivates. Locked to AT&T network. Need T-Mobil network.
They are on 2.3.5 Gingerbread and untouched by mods.
I have tried one of the unlock services, they have not provided an unlock code after 3 days, does not seem likely they will.
I have read many of the post on this site, but most of it is dated, and a bit more than I need.
My questions are:
Is there a simple method to unlock these phones with out rooting ?
If it has to be rooted, which guide on this site would be the best to use.
Thank you for your help !!
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There are quite a few guides around here but as I was searching I stumbled on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/17-02-2013-samsung-network-sim-unlock-t1731931
Worth a try imo!
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Hi!
I am completly new here and I am a little bit overwhelmed due to amount of the informations here.
First of all I am going to have Diamond from vodafone. Of course I want to unlock it and debrand. I would like to have sim-free device with original soft from HTC. Is it possible? Is it possible free of charge?
And one more question. If I unlock Diamond, will it be unlocked forever?
I mean if I upgrade to newer software, will it be still unlocked?
Could you give me link to some simple guide to upgrade software to official htc unmodified software? Is cracking required if I want to use htc software?
mod2000 said:
Hi!
I am completly new here and I am a little bit overwhelmed due to amount of the informations here.
First of all I am going to have Diamond from vodafone. Of course I want to unlock it and debrand. I would like to have sim-free device with original soft from HTC. Is it possible? Is it possible free of charge?
And one more question. If I unlock Diamond, will it be unlocked forever?
I mean if I upgrade to newer software, will it be still unlocked?
Could you give me link to some simple guide to upgrade software to official htc unmodified software? Is cracking required if I want to use htc software?
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Please search.
All your questions have been answered many times and you can find detailed steps on what you can do and how you can do it.
There are people like tupsidin offering an unlocking at a price, and there should be a free unlocker in the future. It will permenantly unlock your device.
For ROM upgrades, I'd recommend the wiki, and this thread.
Closed the thread as it seems unnecessary.
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!
Hi ALL!
I have great experience with all Samsung Phones, like S, S2, S3 but today I get first time locked Sony LT30p. Want to remove bootloader and simlock.
Can someone can give me instructions how to remove it?
I can pay reliable price for it if needed.
There's already a guide on unlocking the bootloader in the Q & A section
turtlettpj said:
Hi ALL!
I have great experience with all Samsung Phones, like S, S2, S3 but today I get first time locked Sony LT30p. Want to remove bootloader and simlock.
Can someone can give me instructions how to remove it?
I can pay reliable price for it if needed.
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unlock bootloader is free. Follow my guide from the all in one thread
simlock is paid for service, google it
Thread moved. Can you please ensure you post in the appropriate forum.
Simlock is down to your provider so you will have to contact them and ask for an unlock code which they may charge for. Also rule one of the forum states that you must search before posting, as already said this information is readily available in gregbradley's thread.
Just bought a 4X HD and its looking nice
Not keen on LG's overlay though but maybe it will grow on me.
Anyway it is a UK model (Unlocked, No Operator etc)
Already Upgraded to 4.1.2, software version is P880020a-234-000
Bit confused on if I can root, flash a rom etc.
Please advise
Thanks!!
roy8846 said:
Just bought a 4X HD and its looking nice
Not keen on LG's overlay though but maybe it will grow on me.
Anyway it is a UK model (Unlocked, No Operator etc)
Already Upgraded to 4.1.2, software version is P880020a-234-000
Bit confused on if I can root, flash a rom etc.
Please advise
Thanks!!
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ya. It is said jb is rootable. But as for 234-000 you are unlucky.
Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
you can try og lockscreen too.
Ok thanks I am now rooted
Can I not Unlock bootloader/install custom recovery etc?
Or change to EUR rom and do it??
Thanks again!!!!
now is unlocking useless for normal users ...because no custom roms / custom kernels .
LG released the soucecode this morning. So now its only a bit of waiting before the first custom roms will be released.
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LG released the soucecode this morning. So now its only a bit of waiting before the first custom roms will be released.
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So I can unlock using LG official and put CWM on now or not?
Sorry about all the Q's , EVERYother phone I have bought has had a great modding community with guides everywhere so this is a bit unusual to me
roy8846 said:
So I can unlock using LG official and put CWM on now or not?
Sorry about all the Q's , EVERYother phone I have bought has had a great modding community with guides everywhere so this is a bit unusual to me
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Not until you unlock your bootloader which, until they find a way to do it, can't be done in the 234-000 version.
Also, there are guides in this community, you just have to look for them (e.g. in the General Forum or the Development one). There you could have found answers for your doubts, as well as other people trying to get around the bootloader issue (there's even a thread dedicated to 234-000 users, and another for 262-000 owners).
Now we just wait my friend!
roy8846 said:
Just bought a 4X HD and its looking nice
Not keen on LG's overlay though but maybe it will grow on me.
Anyway it is a UK model (Unlocked, No Operator etc)
Already Upgraded to 4.1.2, software version is P880020a-234-000
Bit confused on if I can root, flash a rom etc.
Please advise
Thanks!!
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Well going by the fact that you have 234-000 You might not be able to unlock your boot loader as of yet.
There are 2 users that i know of from the UK that have unlocked their boot loader. I have tried and and tried again.
LG's Open source team have told me and a few other forum members that 234-000 and 262-000 are both unlockable.
The best bet is to wait for AGBRBK V20A... Which is the UK build of 20A.
Its just a waiting game. :good:
Hell0 guys & gals,
With all the information floating around everywhere about the snapdragon on S10e, i need advice from good samaritans and talented modders from the XDA community, to avoid screwing up my toy! .. or Lucille will get through it ...
So, here it goes: what is the safest method to root the S10e G970U snapdragon?
Thanks!
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Hell0 guys & gals,
With all the information floating around everywhere about the snapdragon on S10e, i need advice from good samaritans and talented modders from the XDA community, to avoid screwing up my toy! .. or Lucille will get through it ...
So, here it goes: what is the safest method to root the S10e G970U snapdragon?
Thanks!
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Questions belong in the Questions and Answers subforum. As a courtesy, I have moved your post. Please ensure you post in the appropriate sections.
An unlocked bootloader is required for root, and Samsung Snapdragon devices are typically not bootloader unlockable.
Enable Developer Options; do you see OEM Unlocking?
hi and thanks for the reply,
Unfortunatly nope... no OEM unlocking..
Since it's already unlocked, i guess it's only carrier unlocked and not factory unlocked, is that right?
I think theres no other way to flash a custom rom, other then by rooting it first, right? or is there other methods without rooting it?
on that thread, lots of discussion about it, and they claim its now possible to unlock snaps https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/snapdragon-root-legit.3966208/#post-84715421
As replied on that thread, there was a root process for older BL versions. Current/updated phones cannot be rooted at this time. If you do root an older BL, you were also stuck at that level - you could not patch or upgrade to newer versions (OS or security patch levels).
Check out the first reply on the second page of the thread you linked..