yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] alexct:
Finally found the nv_data.bin file using Root Explorer. IGHASHGPU did not run on my Laptop i guessed its the Graphic Card prob. Once i clicked on the ighashgpu exe it closes immediately upon starting. Cant do it on my side: Odia said its for HW Ver. 1.2 ONLY . I checked mine and it was FTA HW 1.4 (to check > dial in *#2222#)

The hash codes is exactly @ offset 0x181460 but from all the example i can see previously on Odia's thread, after the salt (00 00 00 00 "20 bytes of code" 00 00 00 00) they ended with FF FF and so on before a new thread of codes. Mine was different. The codes went on till offset 0x181500. more than 20 bytes. This is most probably the reason the SGS2 Sim Unlocker did not worked. Mine ain't GTi9100T its without the T. If Odia,Chainfire,pulser or anyone else wanting to check on this, i would be willing to email the nv_data.bin for a check. Hopefully this could sort out the issue for all those who can't find the unlock code.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] NSD:
Tried the "older" method and got the same thing as you :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aalna:
Virgin Mobile

After running it for a long time, still not working for Virgin mobile...i believe it's version i9100M.

thanks for your work so far, as this develops further i'm sure we're going to be able to use it. But i am very happy that others are able to unlock from other carriers.

once again, great work!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] alexct:
whats your HW version?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hubert_jenkins:
Just phoned Virgin Mobile - they want $75 for an unlock code.

I'm on the same I9100M phone as you, but after CF-Root, my HW version is 1.00.

This is just terrible, having the handset here without being able to use it properly.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ramih2085:
i also got the same problem i have the GT-I9100M and i can't find any unlock codes. Everybody from canada seem to have the same problem (bell or virgin)..please help ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] leontager:
yup same problem with my phone on Bell. I hope someone can figure this out.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hubert_jenkins:
Success! I don't know if flashing a custom ROM was part of the solution, as I didn't test in between these two steps.

1) I installed VillainROM 2.1 as per the instructions in the thread here (booting to CWM recovery, wipe data/cache, install, reboot)

2) Edited nv_data.bin file:

- Installed SSHDroid

- SSH'd in to my phone as root

- Copied /efs/nv_data.bin and /efs/nv_data.bin.md5 to my computer (for editing/backups)

- Edited nv_data.bin, changed offset 0x181469 from 01 (locked) to 00 (unlocked)

- Copied modified nv_data.bin back to the /efs folder, deleted the existing nv_data.bin.md5 file

- Rebooted with my Fido sim card, everything seems to work!

My specs:

- GT-I9100M

- KG2 (forget exact starting kernel version)

- FTA HW version 1.00

- Virgin Mobile phone unlocked :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rickytenzer:
For all Bell/Virgin users: use the Galaxy S unlock from the market. The app will crash and your phone will reboot at step 2, but it will be unlocked when it boots up. ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] seshmaru:
Tried this and it didn't work.

Then I realised it was already unlocked even though I ordered it from t-mobile and it's t-mobile branded.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ramih2085:
good job buddy!! it works on my bell GS2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] skedi:
Did you use the "Galaxy_S Unlock" app?

theres a few of them in the market
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] leontager:
yup the galaxy_s app helped me unlock mine. The one in the guides wouldn't find the code
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dankots:
Worked for my virgin phone too! its now on my rogers sim

tyvm!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bcikota:
Worked great, T-Mobile Croatia.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Beast11:
WOW... i was so skeptical about this method but it worked lol... Don't need the custom rom. I did it on my stock Virgin phone and it worked perfectly. Now I'm using it on Fido... The app didnt work. Not from the market or this thread. I'm sure an update will fix it...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] alexct:
Will this be a permanent unlock or temporarily? I wonder if flashing a new original firmware will lock the phone again....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Beast11:
Flashing doesn't touch the efs partition so yea it should be perm :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aalna:
Sorry alex.

What do mean by HW?

Anyways, I tried running the galaxy s2 unlock code once...did.not find. I also tried the galaxy_a unlock trick.

It helpede pickup rogers network, but still says unregistered sim. :$

What can I do to help, so webcam get angus going dianthus.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lustiger123:
Hi,

thanks for this wonderful work! i do have a question about the app. i bought a new sgs2 which is locked on A1 (Austria).

I tried the app and it returned a code for me.

i put it in but it wont work an error message appeared. Can you please explain me what i can do or what happend cause of the wrong code.

Thanks a lot in advance.

regards from austria

Flo
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bartybet:
Just tried it on a bell one too. no go. thn i downloaded "Helroz unlock galaxy s" from the market and did the 3 steps and now im using it on fido.

Im rooted using the chainfire way.

hop[e this helps bell users
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shadowofdarkness:
Out of curiosity does any difference exist in the end result between getting a unlock code and entering it or using the "Galaxy_S Unlock" which just flips a bit in one file.

Either way as I was unlocking a Bell phone I was forced to use "Galaxy_S Unlock" with no choice but would like to know what manually entering a code may do different. Or does the code just end up flipping the same bit but with more work.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mikroft:
This the Galaxy Unlock tool that works for the ones released in Canada:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&feature=search_result

The app will crash after step 2 and reboot. After that you're unlocked. Don't forget to backup the Galaxy_S_unlock folder it creates and keep it safe.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] simonsauve:
Hi, I'm from Canada and I bought the phone from Bell. (I'm on Telus)

I tried the Galaxy SI SIM Unlock: no code found.

Then I tried Helroz unlock galaxy s and everything is working fine!

Thanks everyone very appreciate the support on the forum is incredible!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Saidmc:
Hi ChainFire, the code that the app give to me does not work!! :(

The first time i got a message "incorrect code", but works, but one day after i rebot and surprise, locked again!! :(

Can you help me?

If this works of course i will donate!! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 4rv1nd8:
It said that it cannot find the unlock code for me!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gcappa:
Could not find unlock code for me either. Must not work on phones from Bell Canada.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rickytenzer:
If it doesn't work, use the Galaxy_S lock. It DOES work. It'll crash your phone at step 2 but it'll reboot into unlocked state.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Saidmc:
Thx ricky, could you tell us the steps to unlock with that app? i want not brick my phone!! :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] whisky_:
I got a T-Mobile UK locked SGS2 today and with the help of this, downloaded from the market, I was able to unlock my phone in about 5 minutes max. Thank you so much.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gn0s1s:
I did this as well, With Virgin Galaxy S2. Working fine on Fido as well.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] luke222010:
Hi all,

I know it says with the instructions for this not to touch the screen whilst the unlock is processing, but what if your phone is set to lock itself after 1 minute of inactivity. Is it safe to swipe the locksreen or should i just leave it to carry on?

Thanks,

Luke.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] alexct:
On the Dialer press *#2222# and you should see it. Mine is 1.4 so i'm 100% sure whether the HW version is affecting the nv_data.bin hashes. From what i can differentiate between a 1.2 and 1.4 revision, 1.2 is a 00 00 00 00 salted SHA1 hash while 1.4 is non-zero salted SHA256 (maybe), that's the GS2 sim unlock app is not working on 1.4 devices.

TRY rooting and Using Galaxy_S unlock app. It works and it stays.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Flanhare:
I bought my SGSII from 3 in UK when I was there over the weekend (I'm from Sweden) and I talked to the guys in the store first. They said I have to call the support to get a unlock code to use it in Sweden. After three calls they were unable to provide me a unlock code because they didn't have one from Samsung yet (it was in early June).

Anyway, I tried me Swedish operator SIM and it worked, so the phone was not locked at all. I was facepalming for like 15 minutes :-D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] chaosweapon:
Hello, I am thinking about buying a locked SGS2 from another country. If I buy the phone will I be able to use this application to unlock it without use of the original simcard? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Androidconfused:
Phone is or isn't unlocked¿

I used this app and got 00000000 for a code. All I know about my sgs2 is that its from Romania. I read some other posts like mine and came to the conclusion that my phone is unlocked. So I tested it by entering *#simlock#. I confirmed phone is unlocked. When I put a tmobile USA sim in it I get an error circle showing that the sim can't be read. This phone works perfectly with my AT&T sim. Any ideas?¿?¿
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Chainfire:
Probably the T-Mobile SIM itself is damaged? It happens. Try a friends' T-Mobile SIM see if that works?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fareedahmad:
it does work for bell i9100m. i rooted and used the helroz one and it worked.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shadowofdarkness:
I am still curious about this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] andywright1982:
unlocked my phone thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ivanchin99:
Hi, Galaxy_S unlock for S II? did i read it right?

you're referring to this?

http://www.appbrain.com/app/galaxy-s-unlock/com.helroz.galaxysunlock
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
Yes that is what they are referring to by Helroz, says it works for the Bell/Virgin phones for sure have been verified on this thread.

Guys who have used the Helroz app did you do it with the sim in or out, or did you generate the code and then put the sim in? Please advise.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dankots:
With virgin phone, no sim card in. Unlocked by galaxy_s unlock. After restart it was unlocked, no code or anything needed. Put Rogers sim in and it just worked. Very easy.

Put virgin sim in and that still worked too.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] damiafaw:
Helroz worked great!! This one didnt though.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
Just to check that I understand what's going on here...

If I use the method from the first post, my phone will give me the Unlock code needed for when a SIM card is inserted.

The second solution I saw above a few posts ago will flat out remove the sim lock completely so the phone doesn't provide nor ask for an unlock code, right?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shadowofdarkness:
That is correct.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
Awesome! Thanks!

I wounder which one I should try doing... I'm going to be getting a Canadian Bell/Virgin version of the phone, and it seems the second method works better for us from what I can see.

Should I attempt the first method?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
I have read the whole thread and the first method does not work with the Bell/Virgin phone....I received my Virgin phone today and I rooted using chainfire`s kernel method and downloaded the herloz galaxy s_unlock and had to do it twice and the second time it crashed the phone(which has been reported that it will do this)and on reboot it was unlocked using my Rogers sim card.

Money is coming to ChainFire and Herloz, thanks guys!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dasachmo:
Hi guys, i tried using the app and it froze after stage 1/5 on my sgs2 and i had to force close it... should i try it again?

sorry if thats a noob question. want to unlck my t mobile uk sgs2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
Thanks for the info. I'll go with the chainfire kernel method plus herloz galaxy s_unlock.

I found http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 which is Chainfire's kernel root method I think you used.

Would http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 work as well?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
Check the chainfire`s thread it tells you which one to use in the op. I am on Lite'ning Rom just flashing that rom also gives you root and busybox step 7 in the op (Step 7: Done! Now you have a fully rooted SGS II with the Lite'ning Rom installed!). Just a fyi. Here is the link...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1095274
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
Read my post above your original post, yes do it twice and it does crash and then on boot up you are unlocked. At least that is how it happened with me.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
Thanks for the reply, I might try out that Lightning rom. However, I do first want to be able to back up the original ROM that the phone comes with in case I ever want to go back to it.

I've been looking for a while but can't seem to clearly figure out how I would go about doing a full backup of the entire phone rom and all. I think that's what clockworkmod does, but I can't seem to find much info about it specifically for the GSII
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
Original firmware can be found here with a few exceptions, so backing up is not really necessary, if you are on Bell/Virgin it hasn`t been posted as of yet. Other than warranty purposes I do not think I would ever go back!!!! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] spacestation:
More on Bell SGS2

The Bell Samsung Galaxy S 2 I'm working with as a kernal version of 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKF6-CL282238 which I don't think has been posted as an original kernal yet.

The lite'ning rom uses XXKG6, is that going to work? I'm assuming so if you're running it on your Virgin Galaxy S 2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
Yes it will work no problem. I did the chainfire root and then flashed the rom and after I re read the lite`ening op and found out that flashing the rom would give me the root and busy box. Have fun and use herloz to unlock if needed. It works!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] spacestation:
Cool thanks, I actually later found out that I was working with a pre release Bell SGS2 with older firmware on it, and the recently released retail model does have the KG6 - not the KF6 like the one I was working on.

I'm sure this has been answered, but I wonder what the difference is, or if the firmware numbers even really mean anything other than just newer builds with bug/radio fixes perhaps?

Thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
I have no idea, I think mine was mugkg2 when I started, now it is kg6 with the rom I am using. Mine came from Virgin and is a variant as I found out trying to replace the boot screen.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dentimarius:
Ok....Phone buyed from Romania, locked on Orange network.

First app can't find the unlock code. I try the Helroz and worked just great.

Doesn't give me the any unlock code, but the phone restarted and surprize, it was unlocked.

Verified in *#simlock# and it now show "network lock: OFF", and then verify with another network sim, worked fine.

Thank's
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] coiotul:
I`ll enforce your comments. The same case here. Bought the found from ORANGE ROMANIA, and using the Helroz app I`ve unlocked SGS2 ( strange though, because the application force close and didn`t return to me a unlock code). After the phone restarted I was surprised to see that the "network lock: OFF".

Cheers !:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
So what is the code you used to check if the network lock is on/off?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] coiotul:
Exactly the one mentioned. Try to write the following on your keypad *#SIMLOCK#, and the phone will give you *#7465625#. :p

Cheers mate !
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
LOL thanks was thinking of numbers only and * and # and could not get around the word...Brain fart...thanks!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xnuo:
there is a little doubt i have...

the program gave me the codes, but when i put the unlock code, it said that the unlocking was UNsuccessful, but even though the phone said that, it continued booting normally, so i turned it off and on afterwards, and it didn't ask me for the code again...

does any1 have an explanation for this ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
So back to my problem a few pages ago, if you want to get the original boot logo back, re flash the chainfire cf root again and it will be back to the original boot logo...just a fyi.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] AQEEL AHMED:
Hi Guys,

i am new in this thread got Samsung galaxy s 2 from vodafone (Australia) locked.

i wanted to know , how can i unlock this device, do i need to 1st root my mobile or firmware, can any one pls tell me steps involved in it with links if possible..

appriociate your help.

aqeel
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dinoc:
Guys, I have my phone rooted and this app found the unlock and unfreeze codes but what do I need to do further with the codes ?

Where should I enter those codes ? :)

I've entered a new SIM card (different operator) but it doesn't ask me for any code or something (new SIM allows me to do only Emergency Calls)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] t4ure4n:
I have T-Mobile UK Branded and Locked SGS2 with firmware I9100BOKE3 and FTA Hadware Version : REV 1.4

I successfully unlocked my phone by

updating firmware to I9100BOKF3 via KIES

rooting phone via CF-root

+ Chainfire's Unlock Application.

Many thanks to all who contributed in making it possible.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KennyLegend:
Hi Chainfire

I ran this app and when it finished the phone rebooted but no code was produced . Am I to assume my phone is unlocked or was not simlocked in the first place ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] smerlusca:
Please help to unlock

Greetings!

It's not working on my SGS2 (routed of course with SU active app), locked in Orange Romania. After searching, the message turned is: "could not find sim unlock code :(. Can you help me with a solution, my IMEI is 358537046814363 adress sorinmerlusca@gmail.com

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ChongoDroid:
I used the one from the market for the first sgs.

http://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock

Bell unlocked to fido... Only needed to follow the first 2 steps.

Sent from my Samsung Seine
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mermis:
very usefull :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] smerlusca:
Thanks for the help it worked great, no codes, just 2 steps, reboot and Voila: SGS 2 unlocked.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] m2smoe:
App rebooted my phone about 1s after clicking the Find SIM lock code button
[Desire General] ceecees:
Hello

I am trying to align my FAT32 partition on my SD card as per:

dubdubdub.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?3696-HOWTO-Increase-write-speed-by-aligning-FAT32

I'm having issues completing the process because my SD card has a FAT32 partition followed by an EXT4 one, whereas the guide formats the entire SD as FAT32. I've tried heaps of different things to get it working, even doing it successfully on a 4GB flash drive which was fully FAT32, but I'm convinced having the EXT4 partition after is causing problems.

When I go to (W)rite the heads/sector changes to the partition I get this error:

WARNING: Re-reading the partition table failed with error 22: Invalid argument.

The kernel still uses the old table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

Syncing disks.

No changes are made, not even after rebooting Linux.

Has anyone else had success with aligning their FAT32 partition with an EXT4 following it? I could try doing the entire SD card as FAT32, align it, resize it, and create an EXT4 after aligning it, but wasn't sure if this would work. I'll give it a try and see how I go.
[Desire General] Lothaen:
I know its not helpful, but I was planning on doing this next time I flash a new ROM but haven't got around to it yet...

However, the link above which is clickable is here: http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?3696-HOWTO-Increase-write-speed-by-aligning-FAT32

I imagine you need to change this bit:

Create a new partition that starts at cylinder 1 and ends at the end of the disk

to

Create a new partition that starts at cylinder 1 and ends at x from the end of the disk

where x is the size of the EXT partition you want to create

sadly it doesnt give the commands and i can't read the help here at work at the moment
[Desire General] vr5411:
I don't believe in such alignment.

Remove all partitions from gparted or windows disk management.

Download SD Formater utility from SD Card Association. And format your card. Full format.

Boot into gparted and shrink fat32 partition. Take note that there is 4MB in front of fat partition. Make sure it stay that way. In free space create ext partition. Use MB alignment in gparted.

That's all.
[Desire General] Lothaen:
I don't remember seeing that option?

what about the flashable ext alignment zip's?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xDomsx:
Is it safe to update to newest version without relocking the phone.

I'm using Omnia 7 (Samsung Tools used to prevent relocking).
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] munkeyphyst:
if you used the prevent relock, as you said, you should be fine.

Save the first backup file that the update creates for future purposes.

Copy and paste the backup/restore files to a safe location.

See here for steps to locate and save your backup/restore files:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1023817
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xDomsx:
Thank you!

I would like to ask something more.

Should I reset the phone to manufacture setting and unlock it again before update

(I don't know how much junk deleted apps and files leave)?

and...

Is it ok to delete Samsung Tools once you installed and used it?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] munkeyphyst:
no need to reset the phone before going to nodo. The less that is on the phone, the quicker the process, because the backup/restore files will backup all the apps, and songs files, and images, etc... BUT it's not necessary to reset.

After you have done the prevent relock, you can delete the Samsung Tools app, but you don't have to. It's your call.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] s0ul74k3r:
Hi All,

I am writing this post to know what are the pros and cons for overclocking the phone. I know it helps to increase the clock rate, however if the phone can support it, why didnt the manufacturers made it that way.

And if we do it, are there any chances that the phone might blow up and stop working or something.

I tried to search on this topic but cudnt find anything.

please reply :)

Iam using LG Optimus One

Thanks !!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] blackz1982:
Hello.

The main plus is the increase in productivity phone.

The downside is that, theoretically possible to burn the phone, but I repeat it theoretically.

I myself have clocked the phone and nothing terrible has happened to him.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 4silvertooth:
I don't think anything's going to burn as kermel always goes in panic if it can't handle it.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
The processor won't burn, as 4silvertooth says the kernel will panic and you'll end up in an endless bootloop; 729 - 748 mhz is safe, 800mhz in most cases cause the kernel to panic.