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Debrand and unlock your Samsung Focus S to receive updates immediately

I was searching for a way to debrand my AT&T Samsung Focus S to receive the latest update and was at first surprised to find out that none of the registry editors work and secondly, that I could not find a simple way how to unbrand it.
So here is a simple way for anybody who was looking for the same thing.
Please note that this will unlock and debrand your phone (and I’ve also thrown in the 3G toggle tweak) but after you update to 7.10.8107.79 through Zune, you will no longer be able to use the ProvXML method of deploying registry settings (that we are using here).
All credit goes to Deathbyvegemite who told me what to do and Jaxbot and his WindowBreak Project which helped me figure out how to do it. This is really just a simple modification of his work, so I have to thank him and all the other people that have worked on this.
Okay, so to do this, please follow these steps:
1) Open your mobile browser and go to: http://www.kremese.sk/debrand_focus_s.zip
2) The file will be opened. Follow the instructions and tap on “debrandfocuss.xml”
3) Press Start
4) Navigate to Phone
5) Dial ##634#
6) Type *#9908#
7) Select DebrandFocusS
8) Press Save and Reboot
After that, connect to Zune and you will receive the 8107 update.

Thanks for the hack! I'm completing the Zune update to 8107 now, it should be complete in another minute or so.
I have some wifi issues with the Focus S -- as well as several other people I know and I'm hoping that even though this update does not say it fixes the wifi connection issue, I'm crossing my fingers that it does.
Thank you again, I always love having the latest OS version installed.
-John

jfreiman said:
Thanks for the hack! I'm completing the Zune update to 8107 now, it should be complete in another minute or so.
I have some wifi issues with the Focus S -- as well as several other people I know and I'm hoping that even though this update does not say it fixes the wifi connection issue, I'm crossing my fingers that it does.
Thank you again, I always love having the latest OS version installed.
-John
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Well, it's been a couple hours since I completed the upgrade to 8107 and I just had the phone reboot during a phone call.
Thanks for the update, but I'll go back to my backup and wait patiently for the official update. Not that this one isn't official, but there maybe special tweaks that need to be done for the Focus S/i937 or AT&T.
-John

To be honest, I don't think it's related to the update, but I can of course understand that you want to be safe.

Doesn't seem to work for me. Not seeing any updates.

onesikpuppy said:
Doesn't seem to work for me. Not seeing any updates.
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Do you have an unlocked device? If you have a registry editor you can check under this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\MobileOperator
The string value should be "000-88". If it still says "ATT-US" then please try again and follow the instructions precisely.

Yes, unlocked. Do you know of a registry editor that works on Focus S?

onesikpuppy said:
Yes, unlocked. Do you know of a registry editor that works on Focus S?
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There are a couple that work, but currently only in read-only mode.
This one is the most user friendly I think:
EDIT: Argh, can't post outside links. Please google "Registry Editor for Windows Phone 7 Beta Testing".

Got the registry editor working. It still says ATT. I've gone through the process 5 times now. Each time it tells me "debrandfocussProvisioning succeeded" but after the reboot it's back to ATT-US.

but does this just give the OS update? Does this also give you the firmware update?
is the focus s out there for anyone else but ATT?

Not sure about the firmware update, but my firmware version after the update is: 2103.11.10.1.

onesikpuppy said:
Got the registry editor working. It still says ATT. I've gone through the process 5 times now. Each time it tells me "debrandfocussProvisioning succeeded" but after the reboot it's back to ATT-US.
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Can you please check which version of the Diagnosis tool you have?

ver.0923
Thanks

Well, that's the same as mine. Are you sure you are not on 8107 already?
One thing you can try is to pull out your sim card and see if it works then.

I'll try pulling the sim
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Sim pull didn't help
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I have the samme issue that onesikpuppy with the same parameters in his attached thumbnails.

I bought a demo phone, can anyone help me get it out of the mode it's in?

works wonderfully. thanks to op

whats the diffrent betwween this unlock to the windows break unlock?
can i use registry editor to edit some enteries?
thank you

[Q] Problems getting Focus S Dev unlocked

I used the "WindowsBreak" method (credit to jaxbot) and everything seems to work as expected; reboot the phone and try to deploy a XAP with the official app deployment tool from microsoft and no matter what I do, XAPs will not deploy. Is there another deployment solution out there I need to be using?

crey420 said:
I used the "WindowsBreak" method (credit to jaxbot) and everything seems to work as expected; reboot the phone and try to deploy a XAP with the official app deployment tool from microsoft and no matter what I do, XAPs will not deploy. Is there another deployment solution out there I need to be using?
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does it give a reason for it not deploying?

I believe it said could not connect with phone.

crey420 said:
I believe it said could not connect with phone.
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i was running Win 7 x64 and had to run the deployer in admin mode otherwise it would come up with that message.
give that a shot and see how you got on.
Just whilst your here, im curious, i will be getting a Focus S soon but ive been reading a lot of info saying that the 8107 update via zune should be avoided because it will stop the ability to dev and interop unlock samsung devices.
But ive not found a single post saying that anyone with a focus S has had issues, if you wouldnt mind, have you seen any issues or heard of anything?

I am running W7 x64 as well. Tried running deployment in admin; no bueno.

Try install this program for sideload xaps on to device. It works with x64 and x86.
Remember windows phone only allow to sideload 10 unsigned apps on device but if you have windowbreaked your device there are currently some ways to expand that to a higher number of apps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860964
Remember to apply xaps
- Make sure your device is connected with PC and Zune lauched in background
- Make sure your device not in sleep mode

developer unlock to full interop unlock ? possible after Tango ?

I've been running around in circles for hours, is it possible to go from a developer unlock to a full interop unlock -after- having updated to Tango 7.10.8773.98 ? I can load some XAP's, but root tools and wintt fail.
I had to format my PC and lost my backup.

I'm sort of in the same boat as you. I will be going to my local at&t device support center and getting my phone flashed. I'm hoping the guy there can use the oldest rom he has and or give me a copy of it. I'll post results.

spd_rcr said:
I've been running around in circles for hours, is it possible to go from a developer unlock to a full interop unlock -after- having updated to Tango 7.10.8773.98 ? I can load some XAP's, but root tools and wintt fail.
I had to format my PC and lost my backup.
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no is the short answer if you have already got the newer firmware, the Windows build has little to do with it,although the tango builds do phone home to relock but that can be prevented
dev unlock is not interop unlock, which is needed to access high privileged functions
if you didn't update the firmware but you did let it relock then simply reapply the unlock and then apply the relock prevent xap, but I suspect you have already tried that suggesting you have the new firmware as well
goldenpipes said:
I'm sort of in the same boat as you. I will be going to my local at&t device support center and getting my phone flashed. I'm hoping the guy there can use the oldest rom he has and or give me a copy of it. I'll post results.
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perhaps ATT will flash the older ROM, I doubt it though and I doubt it even less that they would give you a flashable copy
but stranger things have happened so lets (hope) wait and see

Not what I really wanted to hear, but that's about what I figured/expected. I can't imagine going into AT&T & finding someone who had a clue about re-flashing a WP device.

spd_rcr said:
Not what I really wanted to hear, but that's about what I figured/expected. I can't imagine going into AT&T & finding someone who had a clue about re-flashing a WP device.
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indeed, much less someone willing to lose their job for a complete stranger
Sent from my Samsung Focus S using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

spd_rcr said:
I've been running around in circles for hours, is it possible to go from a developer unlock to a full interop unlock -after- having updated to Tango 7.10.8773.98 ? I can load some XAP's, but root tools and wintt fail.
I had to format my PC and lost my backup.
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No interop unlock after firmware 2103.11.10.1
It is annoying everytime I plugin zune pop out the "update" thing for the firmware, anyone know how to disable that?

r19578 said:
No interop unlock after firmware 2103.11.10.1
It is annoying everytime I plugin zune pop out the "update" thing for the firmware, anyone know how to disable that?
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change the device ID to a nokia
goto HKLM system platform
change OEMdevicename to Lumia 900
OemName to NOKIA ( that is case sensitive)
MODeviceName Lumia 900
that will stop the Samsung update notification and also let you use nokia apps
oh before you change them can you post what yours say? im curious about something

[Q] Devstore8 + HTC Interop Unlock HTC 8s

hi all
i have a brand new HTC (rio) 8s
i am waiting for my micro simm so not all thinks i can test right now.
but...
i succesfully installed Devstore8 + HTC Interop Unlock
is there a way to unlock these phone ?
i want to side load some own apps
is this a good way to full unlock my phone ?
see picture

megasounds said:
hi all
i have a brand new HTC (rio) 8s
i am waiting for my micro simm so not all thinks i can test right now.
but...
i succesfully installed Devstore8 + HTC Interop Unlock
is there a way to unlock these phone ?
i want to side load some own apps
is this a good way to full unlock my phone ?
see picture
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Im confused, is your wp8 device interop unlocked??

megasounds said:
is there a way to unlock these phone ?
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I think not, but you can try install some homebrew app.

Budniu said:
I think not, but you can try install some homebrew app.
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i used Windows Application Deployment (SDK)
then i tried some apps and some went ok and some failed.
what i did installed the XBMOD.cer onthe phone
and signed the XAP with the WP7-3MktPlace tool (via settings)
i installed satview 1.2 ,remote desktop_1.13 , devstore 8 and HTC interop unlock from heatcliff74
all of these XAP went ok
when i try nokia counters of nokia maps it fails
can some one please tell me : is it possible to interop unlock my phone this way ???
thanks in advance...
m

megasounds said:
i used Windows Application Deployment (SDK)
then i tried some apps and some went ok and some failed.
what i did installed the XBMOD.cer onthe phone
and signed the XAP with the WP7-3MktPlace tool (via settings)
i installed satview 1.2 ,remote desktop_1.13 , devstore 8 and HTC interop unlock from heatcliff74
all of these XAP went ok
when i try nokia counters of nokia maps it fails
can some one please tell me : is it possible to interop unlock my phone this way ???
thanks in advance...
m
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EDIT!!!
i managed to start the HTC interop unlock !!!! and now ? what is the next step ????
what can or must i do to unlock this phone ?????

Windows Phone 8 can install xap's, this does not mean it can run or start them if they require interop unlock. Currently interop unlock is not possible.

pffft...finally got this (allmost) working...
it doesn't lett me in several of these folders....
working on it...i will update later...

You can change any value by Registry Editor and save ? (or not - I think so not)
For check you can try to install an application that needs access to the root eg: Shutdown: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21751650&postcount=1
You can install app but not run (when tap, app is back to the apps list).

Budniu said:
You can change any value by Registry Editor and save ? (or not - I think so not)
For check you can try to install an application that needs access to the root eg: Shutdown: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21751650&postcount=1
You can install app but not run (when tap, app is back to the apps list).
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TRUE
until now i CAN NOT save or change any registry setting!!!
and YES
i can install shutdown7 but when i start the app and push reboot its back to the app list

You have interop lock not unlock.

megasounds said:
TRUE
until now i CAN NOT save or change any registry setting!!!
and YES
i can install shutdown7 but when i start the app and push reboot its back to the app list
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Did you test the .provxml files?
if it works, you can change registery values.
pleas test . . .

Cool i'm gonna see which apps will load with out issues. I have like a bunch of them saved on my PC.
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sinister1 said:
Cool i'm gonna see which apps will load with out issues. I have like a bunch of them saved on my PC.
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Oh wait it's only for Windows 8 WTF? There is no way I'm going to upgrade to that crappy os.

Very nice news! Hope to see this on HTC 8X too!

i follow you men!
i have an HTC 8S too, i will install VS 2012 and make DevUnlock with the SDK tools.
i will help you if you need testers, i am just begginer i can not help you to develop.

wp7mktplace cant sign these apps anymore
try other things or already signed homebrew apps

It possible to call all funcs from system dlls. But a lot of funcs returned Access_denied.

How about we all save some time and stop trying this silly idea, huh?
The interop unlock you're trying to install was for older HTC WP7 devices. It doesn't work on newer devices, and it certainly won't work on WP8 devices. The apps won't work for two reasons:
-Your device isn't interop unlocked
-The binaries are compiled for WP7, not WP8. Not even simple innocent apps like Orientation Lock run under WP8, because they aren't compiled correctly for WP8, nor do they use the correct APIs.
What should be encouraged, however, is an evaluation of the OEM apps on the device, to see if any have exploitable holes. I'm guessing that HTC has learned its lesson by now, but hey, worth trying.
Also, I'm curious to see if this XAP will do anything if sideloaded. I'm guessing no, as it won't have interop privileges, but I'm still curious to see what happens.

Jaxbot said:
How about we all save some time and stop trying this silly idea, huh?
The interop unlock you're trying to install was for older HTC WP7 devices. It doesn't work on newer devices, and it certainly won't work on WP8 devices. The apps won't work for two reasons:
-Your device isn't interop unlocked
-The binaries are compiled for WP7, not WP8. Not even simple innocent apps like Orientation Lock run under WP8, because they aren't compiled correctly for WP8, nor do they use the correct APIs.
What should be encouraged, however, is an evaluation of the OEM apps on the device, to see if any have exploitable holes. I'm guessing that HTC has learned its lesson by now, but hey, worth trying.
Also, I'm curious to see if this XAP will do anything if sideloaded. I'm guessing no, as it won't have interop privileges, but I'm still curious to see what happens.
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i will try your XAP when i am home tonight ! and post my results here
thanks
m

megasounds said:
i will try your XAP when i am home tonight ! and post my results here
thanks
m
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NO i tried to install this "patched.xap" but it FAILED. It's not installed
m

megasounds said:
NO i tried to install this "patched.xap" but it FAILED. It's not installed
m
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I'm with you, trust me I want the same thing... I have a edu Dev account and I am sick of the 3 app limit, never mind the lack of custom colors (Advanced Config), It seems a interop unlock for my 8X would be the only thing I need now to enjoy it more.
As long as these apps will work with a 8X of course

Lumia 530

Hey guys, the Lumia 530 was supposed to be working with the W10 preview, but people, and I, have been having issues with it. We can't install due to lack of free space, and when it downloads the update files to sd, it gives an error and does not update.
What should I do to be able to get to Win10 with my Lumia 530 Dual Sim?
Att,
Pedro Loures.

LokiGrants said:
Hey guys, the Lumia 530 was supposed to be working with the W10 preview, but people, and I, have been having issues with it. We can't install due to lack of free space, and when it downloads the update files to sd, it gives an error and does not update.
What should I do to be able to get to Win10 with my Lumia 530 Dual Sim?
Att,
Pedro Loures.
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reset phone to factory defaults to make space...
but wait for RTM or official release in November/December.. now is useless to install Win 10 because still not working... is still in testing period...

dxdy said:
reset phone to factory defaults to make space...
but wait for RTM or official release in November/December.. now is useless to install Win 10 because still not working... is still in testing period...
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I want to use the test version to try developing on it, but even in factory or using the Phone Recovery Tool, there is never enough space. It has 4GB of internal space while it says you should need 8, though it's on the supported list for tests - I cant post link yet, so.

There is a way http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61602099&postcount=13 This will take you to 10166, and then you can easily update to 10512 without storage problems.