Howdy, I checked all the other threads and solutions but most are having trouble actually getting the code - I got the code (by installing CM7) OK but when I went to CM11 (that's the only rom I have that asks for unlock code) it immediately says sim unlock request unsuccessful.
I tried restoring my stock firmware backup but CWM says error restoring /system and it doesn't work.
Also tried searching for a stock ROM but for some reason there's no Australian one listed.
I've tried the code 2-3 times, I don't want to try again and get it blocked
Thanks!
defroster said:
Howdy, I checked all the other threads and solutions but most are having trouble actually getting the code - I got the code (by installing CM7) OK but when I went to CM11 (that's the only rom I have that asks for unlock code) it immediately says sim unlock request unsuccessful.
I tried restoring my stock firmware backup but CWM says error restoring /system and it doesn't work.
Also tried searching for a stock ROM but for some reason there's no Australian one listed.
I've tried the code 2-3 times, I don't want to try again and get it blocked
Thanks!
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Restock your device . Download firmware from www.sammobile.com/firmwares. You must know the baseband version to download correct rom. You can google for it.
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Hi all.
My wife has an Orange branded Samsung Galaxy-S and she was complaining about the lag she was having. After applying the One Click Lag Fix she wasn't too satisfied so I decided to look into updating it to one of the Beta Froyo ROM's and found the following guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769400 (I now know this isn't the latest version of 2.2 for the Galaxy-S and that the guide is old!)
I first attempted to do so via KIES which left me in a Force close loop of Touchwiz and other apps so I then flashed via ODIN which was successful except my wife's Galaxy wasn't accepting her Orange sim as the simlock had changed.
I then looked into my efs folder to find that my nv_data.bin and the backup were recent (I assume this is because of the two flashes, KIES and ODIN) and my original data.bin is lost.
The only thing holding me back now is the unlock code (it was unlocked before) and for some reason I can't generate an unlock code as it is now.
When I replace the older nv_data with the newer one the phone reboots but with a generic IMEI but no simlock. When I use the older one, the phone has the correct IMEI but the sim lock is present.
Is there any way around this at all? Would a paid IMEI unlock code be possible to get around the sim lock? I'm not sure if such a thing even exists.
Any and all help appreciated.
More info:
http://www.chazclout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/files.png <--File backup
http://www.chazclout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-22-04.53.17.jpg <-- Version flashed
http://www.chazclout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-22-04.54.03-Copy.jpg <-- Status
http://www.chazclout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-22-04.55.33.jpg <--Unlock screen (Boo!)
Apologies if this is too similar to this thread. That does sound like the same issue as I am having.
More info: According to SGS Toolbox, my current nv_data.bin has a product code I9000HKDORA which I believe is the correct one for an Orange branded handset. Does this mean this could be my original nv_data.bin?
Did you try this? (FAQ: nummber 7)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769400
gnusmass said:
Did you try this? (FAQ: nummber 7)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769400
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I did try that first of all and that's when I lost my IMEI number.
I've now turned on my wifes Galaxy with my Orange sim in it and it seems to be recieving texts. MY sim works fine in my old SonyEricsson phone (calls and SMS) but the Galaxy won't do anything as it keeps asking for an unlock code.
Thanks for the reply!
I just flashed my SGS to JM8 through KIES from JF5.
It was very strange. The first few times it kept giving an error that got me sweating and said I needed to restore my FW. Still, nothing happened, there was no option to do it.
After the last time it did I told myself, "Last time trying and then go to ODIN!".
When I pressed update again the phone said "Can't update, need to restore ROM". So I did. After restoring my ROM was JM8 and all my data was still on the phone!
I was really happy, given that I've read that all my settings and data would be cleaned out!
Still, now comes the problem! I wanted to release the NETLOCK from my SGS and the software asks me if I have an SNS and doesn't give me any codes!!!
How can I get my codes now??
Thanks for your help!
Have you already tried to restore your bachup of /efs?
My Help was to delete the nav Files then reboot and my IMEI was back again..
The most recent firmwares just erase the unlock codes from nv_data.bin and from nv_data.bak.. You should have unlocked it before the upgrade.. Now the codes aren't on the phone anymore, so, there is no known method of obtain the codes from you phone.
Now the only way is to purchase the codes, from TMN (or not)...
Hi there, I have the same problem....
JM8 firmware and unlock applications not working.
I bought a code from cellunlocker.net but it doesnt work and now I am waiting for their assistance (another code?)
Do you now a site which we can buy a working code for unlocking a jm8 from TMN? But one that works....
help!
Luis
Hello everyone.
I installed CWM 5.0.2.6 and then Cyanogen mod 9 succesfully. Then I changed it to "MIUI TOCAi 0.1.4" and it was working fine although it could not find my network. I tried searching manually but without success (it kept on showing up that it's not able to register to the network im choosing and that i should try again later.) It had simlock before so I tryed to unlock it using this thread "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204705". I got the code etc but I didnt know where to type it in. I turned the phone off and on hoping that the menu with this code request would pop out but it didnt so I replaced the sim card with another one. It still didnt pop out so I replaced it with the previous one and the phone bricked.
Im not able to get to CWM or to the system at all. Im only able to get to DL mode. I tried to unbrick it using this method "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071970" and few similar ones. I used multi and single package but without success.
The simlock was for "3" network. Tryed O2 and Vodafone simcards.
Is there any way to unbrick it without going to the service?
I'm going to post youtube links to show you how it looks in just a few minutes.
Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNln0KJQ-0o&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urRAhOq0OCw&feature=youtu.be
Part 3 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU-EshQdj7E&feature=youtu.be
Looks like your efs partition (either stl5 or bml5) got corrupted. This cannot be fixed by flashing roms or stock roms, since its a sepparate partition. Network Unlocking the ace might result in a brick specially if not done from stock firmware.
i bricked my gio after network unlock too, it was due to the efs partition being messed up, i couldnt get it to boot normally or recovery (screen flashes then dies) but download works, and odin didnt solve anything, so i sent it in to samsung and got a new gio
to sum it up, you now have a nice paperweight
Hi All,
I've trawled through this forum for quite a while and haven't yet found any answers or similar cases to the issue I'm currently having. Here's a summary of where I am at the moment with my i9305 LTE:
- Got a i9305 locked to EE.
- When EE quoted £20+ and 10-20 days for unlock I started looking at altenatives.
- For one of the alternatives, I flashed to get root and I believe I lost my IMEI. I didn't have an efs backup and was unable to restore via stock flashing.
- Luckily, I had a screenshot of my settings so I re-wrote my IMEI using QPST.
- Decided to go for the legit unlock this time so called EE and paid for the unlock code.
- Pre-root, when I put in my unsupported SIM I would get a prompt for an unlock code, but that doesn't have anymore. While waiting for the EE code, I found that when I inserted the unsupported SIM, I would sometimes be able to connect in very specific locations (e.g. certain places outside the house). Wi-Fi works perfectly.
- When the unlock code came, I attempted to enter it by getting to the prompt using "#7465625*638*#". Although, when I enter the code here, it does not accept it (I have an unlock and an unfreeze code, neither work).
- I have trialed the SIM in various other phones and have had no problems with signal at all, the problems arise when I place the SIM in the i9305.
- I have tried changing the modem, so far no luck...
No idea how to go about fixing this... At the moment I can't use it as a phone.
Here is some more info:
Samsung GT-I9305
Nameless Rom 5.0.2
Baseband: I9305XXBLL3
Android Version: 5.0.2
- Should I keep trying different Modems?
- I've tried to verify whether phone is locked or unlocked, but *#7465625# doesn't work, do you know any other ways that I can diagnose sim lock status?
- Will different ROMs or kernels help?
Thanks for any help!
-- UPDATE --
Have flashed back to stock 4.1.1.
I attempted to sim unlock via the *#197328640# approach, but wasn't able to get it to work...
My current next hope is to try and restore my i9305 to the point where it asks for a code to unlock upon entering a new SIM again... Would really appreciate any help, Thanks!
I've still not been able to fix, but will update when I do in case it helps anyone else :good:
I have tried many custom roms but when i flash it, my imei number becomes unknown and i can't use my wifi and my sim is not detected. I tried and followed every steps but it happened every time. Then when i used the motorola rescue tool and flashed my own firmware i got my imei number back and sim and wifi are also working. I want to use a custom rom, which custom rom should i use?
aniruddhapal said:
I have tried many custom roms but when i flash it, my imei number becomes unknown and i can't use my wifi and my sim is not detected. I tried and followed every steps but it happened every time. Then when i used the motorola rescue tool and flashed my own firmware i got my imei number back and sim and wifi are also working. I want to use a custom rom, which custom rom should i use?
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I tried with leveno app and I can back it up, but still got null baseband not found. I know I asked from you a lot but is there anyway backup EFS and presit (sorry my spelling) into an twrp backup?
Because even I flash the stockrom, it dosent find IMEI numbers and the carrier