yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cadusir:
It's OK, that was just a misunderstanding.

Well, I have to say my phone was almost unlocked because I just have to call SFR for my code.

But it was the curiosity about unlocking I5800 that is killing me.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjlabuk:
cadusir,

Have a look at http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-apollo-3/329376-how-network-unlock-your-samsung-i5800-i5801-using-adb.html

The information (ie unlock code) in the nv_data.bin appears to be encrypted. The unlock methods for the Galaxy S don't work on the i5800.

Someone managed to unlock their Galaxy Spica i5700 using a Hex Editor to alter the nv_data.bin file . I have tried using a hex editor on my i5800 nv_data.bin file but can't find the corresponding values to alter.

Ideally we need someone with a network locked phone to save a copy of their nv_data.bin to their PC, then pay for their phone to be unlocked, then copy the modified nv_data.bin file to their PC. That way we might be able to compare the locked and unlocked versions of the nv_data.bin file and see what has been altered.

My phone was unlocked and unbranded when I bought it so I can't do it.

bjlabuk
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cadusir:
Hi bjlabuk

That link is useless.

Actually he borrowed different topics from xda and combined them there.

True!

I still have my locked nv_data.bin file, I will compare them today or tomorrow.

Good Luck
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjlabuk:
I wouldn't say the link was 'useless' !!

I spent alot of time researching the internet looking for an unlock method and listed all my References at the bottom of the first post, giving due credit to XDA . However none of those References were specific to the i5800.

It was aimed at the novice Android phone users on that particular Forum, hence all the explanations, which others such as yourself might consider elementary.

bjlabuk
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ismed1:
Encrypted bin file?

Is it all around decrypting the bin file? check this link:

webnet77[dot]com/cgi-bin/helpers/blowfish.pl
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christopherday10081991:
:)

im not sure if this will help you guys, but i had mine unlocked cost £15, then i used various different roms in the past few days to find one i like, it was a unlock at local phone shop, so i doubt it was a full imei unlock. anyways im not sure, i just thought id give a heads up :)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ismed1:
It is the easiest way to pay others, instead we want to research for an answer for free....
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ismed1:
I wonder if any solution has been found ...?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haree:
hi

simple if ur phone is sim locked to my knowledge their is no free way to get it unlocked use google and search & u will get many guys offering the same &yes u need to pay :)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maglice:
Someone find some way for unlocking?:eek::D;)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maglice:
?????????????????????????
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abelsama:
define unlocking?

Hello,

phone data:

Baseband version:

I5800XXJG3

Model number: GT-I5800

firmware version:

2.1-update1

kernel version:

2.6.29 root @SE-S603 #2

Buildnumber:

ECLAIR.xwJG6

1) How is unlocking exactly defined?

I bought a GT-I5801 with a logo from mobistar at startup.

The design is GT-I5801.

2) When the phone boots it says GT-I5800, is this normal straight out of the box?

The phone was recognised by KIES but gave an firmware upgrading error.

I had an old SIM mobistar card from in the past, so I use my old SIM card.

3) Can I remove the Mobistar logo when starting up? Would that be unlocking?

Superclick 1.9.5 didn't work to gain root access.. , With ADB I can't get the # sign instead of & in terminal.

In the complete guide in the dev forum I received an error when deoxing the phone at step 4... so now kies doesn't recognize my phone anymore.

4) Can I revert this?

5) Is this because of the branding?

ty for your help or pointing me in the right direction. I spent a lot of time allready in trying to figger this out. I will keep on reading. But some help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abelsama:
I flashed wit a ROM. All these issues are gone now I think.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maglice:
i dont think so :eek:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abelsama:
The branding is screen is gone though and I have root access now.

The phone now boots as GT-I5801. It's a bit sluggish though. Samsung kies recognizes the phone and asks if I want to upgrade firmware, so I am quite happy with this solution.

I didn't backup though, so no reverting to the branded locked phone and maybe no warranty. But I'll take my chances.

Also the version is asian, but I'll probably flash it to kyrillos 7.1

phone data:

Baseband version:

I5801ZFJP3

Model number: GT-I5801

firmware version:

2.2

kernel version:

2.6.32.9 root @kang #1

Buildnumber:

FROYO.ZFJPE
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aleximondrus:
Unlock for free... Nothing is free.

Hi there,

Been reading for a couple of days the way to unlock my Galaxy 3, and I cant find anything that works.

When you 'pay' to a phoneshop to 'unlock' your phone, the guy of the shop goes to another guy, who has a computer, a cable and a software, and do it in 3 minutes. Nothing really sofisticated and, for sure thats the reason we are reading/writting this forum, is a regular type of knowledge what can be shared, as many others. Of course you can pay... But this is not the meaning of this.. Rigth?

A 'blocked' or 'locked' phone is one wich have a restriction to be used in 'any' mobile operator; means: you get a phone from Vodafone; then you want to use it in Movistar, and you cant, says 'Introduce the SIM unlock code'. That happend cos Samsung deals with Vodafone to sell them the phones und that condition, what at the end is a good deal for both sides, Vodafone put some barriers to you goes to another operator, and Samsung take the chance to you 'leave' the phone and -may be- buy/get another one.

Personally, I think this type of practices of the corps, wich goes against user free to choice and promote consumerism- should be figthed by hacking, sharing knowledge and spreading the word.

Keep looking for a solution.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myhayserano:
Hello i used this method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1257273&highlight=unlock worked like a charm. Just watch the video request the link in original post:)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cedny123:
the link does not open :( anyone found the way to unlock the galaxy 3 for free or for under 10$ price ?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjlabuk:
Try this link

http://www.samsunggalaxysforum.com/other-samsung-galaxy-s-devices/works-for-almost-all-samsung-phones-unlock-samsung-mobiles-video-tutorialt/?topicseen

1. Download & Install Thesee Tools:

-Fidler: http://www.getfiddler.com/dl/Fiddler2Setup.exe

-SRS: http://www.unlocksamsungonline.eu/files/srs-setup.exe

2.Go to Menu - Settings - Applications - Development -> USB Debugging (ON!)

3.Type *#7284#, select USB > Modem (Important, otherwise it will not work!)

4.Type *#9090# and click on usb_diag

5.Install Samsung Kies (We need drivers; just for that)

6.Follow video

7.Enter:

-Username: Test

-Password: 123unlock

8.Now fast do this (if you cant see it cleary watch this scene few times)

9.Connect your phone

10.Rescan ports

11.Now click on READ CODES

The only problem I had is with changing credits from 1 to 11.

This is done as follows:

1. enter user﻿ name and password and click [Connect]

2. Switch to Fiddler and select the line having word "client" at the end

3. Click Yellow button to see the text

(NOTE: most people miss clicking the yellow button first, which will open the text for editing)

4. Go to credits and type "11"

5. Click the Green button

6. repeat the steps whenever having line "client"

to clarify:

after you hit [connect] you go to fiddler and find line that has word "client" in it. mark that line and hit YELLOW button on the right side. then you change that credit to 11 and then you hit GREEN button. you ll notice that SRS holds when you hit yellow button and continues after green. also when you change those credits from 1 to 11 you ll notice that on SRS it is also changed to 11. wait a bit and you ll get codes.

So to unlock insert another SIM with a different company (SIM without PIN code!), when ask for a code insert de NCK code that you read with the software

bjlabuk
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juan3211:
but today, with SRS new version this doesn't work, does it ?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjlabuk:
Google samsung srs.exe and look for an older version which does ?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr34D:
Yeah, same problem here, i've tried this method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=761045 but in my nv_data.bin there aren't any strings like: FF 01 00 00 00 00 46 46 ::S so, pls help guys! :(
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
I finally unlocked my phone, editing just 1 byte in nv_data.bin and it keeps the IMEI. I don't know if it has a problem with 3G or it's just something related with my prepaid card. Calls are working fine with any company and 3G is working, at least with the device provider's company (Vodafone Spain).

I found one nv_data in a website. It was working fine, but same fail with 3G and the IMEI goes NULL, so I was searching differences with my original file. There were a lot, so I was replacing big blocks and doing smaller ones to get the address.

Finally, just needed to change the byte at 0x40A05, from DA to DB. I don't know if this will work for you, just try it and told me if it works fine (specially 3G). If you don't have DA there, you can try to increase it by 1.

Sorry for my english xD
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] josip-k:
Make a new thread,now!
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bscraze:
There is no need to.

Cheers:)

Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI:D
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
It's working fine for you? What about 3G data?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TypeR5:
I've just edited the nv_data.bin and my question is how to copy it to phone to replace the old file. I've tried with root explorer on phone, but it won't do it. Do I need to do it over PC via USB, and how?

Thanks
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
Try deleting the old file first (Save a backup!).

Efs folder is R/W access, so it should work. If not, check if you have the "Set r/w" button at top of the screen.

If your device is not rooted, you can try to do the USB and ADB stuff, or just root it in few seconds with SuperOneClick.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boubignole:
Yes ! Thanks Riwels, it works fine, even 3G Data.

I made change several days ago, it's OK

Boubignole

Samsung GT-5801 / Naos - Root

Android 2.2 FROYO.BVJPI
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
Yes, it's absolutely confirmed. If data connection is not working, just need to wipe data and it will work fine.

If you restore the user data from a backup, it will stop working again, so just wipe and add your accounts again. Apps can be restored safely.

So easy to unlock. Enjoy it.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okan5:
Unlocking i5800

Thanks man,

I unlocked my phone with this method too.

It say's Network Locked [Off].

Previosly, I had to root my phone, becouse of su user,

and than, I used Hex Editor Neo(free version) to edit nv_data.bin.

Than I copy nv_data.bin to efs directory on my mobile with this method

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=761045

adb shell
su
rm /efs/nv_data.bin
rm /efs/nv_data.bin.md5
cat /sdcard/nv_data.bin >> /efs/nv_data.bin
chmod 755 /efs/nv_data.bin
chown radio.radio /efs/nv_data.bin || chown 1001.1001 /efs/nv_data.bin
reboot
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luisfdez:
Yessss!!!!!!

Thank you very much!!! I unlocked my phone with this method too.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okan5:
Just klick "THANKS"

;)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bernardsvijetli:
Hello!

I have to confirm that this method works fine!

I have succeded without problems, I had just to enter a new APN and then 3G works! And calls as well!

Thank you very much!:D
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qaysedcftgb:
wouldnt it be self-evident to hit the "thanks button" additionally?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nolochemical:
working

Thanks that worked :) I used wxHexeditor under linux.

Note:

- highlight any text in the main area before you search for " the byte at 0x40A05, from DA to DB ". Then when you do your search it will highlight the exact byte.

- always make backups

Great work.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exploit20:
It's working :D thank you :D
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikalafat:
This method partially works for me.

When I make necessary modification at 0x40a05 location in nv_data.bin from 'DA' to 'DB', Network Lock changes from '[on]' to '[off]', but when I'm using original SIM card (one that worked in phone before unlock), I get message 'No service' (haven't tried with other SIM cards).

I5800 using Kyrillos ROM 9.5 (G3MOD kernel).

Anyone else had similar issues?

Regards
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
Try wiping data. After that, there were no problems to me.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikalafat:
What do you mean by wiping data? Factory reset, or wipe cache (cache/dalvik cache etc) through recovery mode?

Thanks, Ivan.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
Factory reset. You can make backups from your apps if you want, but don't restore system data, just apps.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K1ssar:
I've written a how-to to do this easily. Delete the spaces to get the link, I've few messages and I can't post links.

http: //gamet3k .wordpress .com/2012/03/27/liberar-samsung-galaxy-3-samsung-gt-i5800-gratis-con-windows-y-un-editor-hexadecimal/

Thanks for the help and sorry for the link but I hope it is helpful!

Sorry for my english xD
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leer0y:
i think thats the how to to unlock it but not how u get rid of the.. no service right?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
You need to modify the nv_data.bin and wipe data with factory reset. All should work fine then.

You have an english tutorial at i5800unlocked dot tk.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
Here is explained how to do it for free, I don't think anyone would pay 50$ to do it...
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajay.d96:
hi guys, to unlock your phone,

JUST INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM WITH CUSTOM KERNEL WOULD BE FINE !! DOESNT IT ?

:D
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
No... :D
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nofear74:
I5800 unlock

Took out the nv_data.bin, but unfortunately I could not retrieve the 8-digit NCK code from the hex editor.

device rootolt

help me please

thx
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schnelle:
Thank you for the link! It works like a charm :) :good:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Messiass:
Thx, Thx, Thx, Thx, Thx,

I made a user just too say Thx!!!!:good::good::good:

I have a Samsung galaxy (3) GT-I5800

i used SuperOneClick to ROOT it.(sponsor by pirtebay )

i used an application "terminal emulator" (u can find it in the market)

The HEX-ig i did whit Notepad++ and the HEX plugin (google)

by the way it is easier to write the commads in "write and go" and then copy past it in the terminal.

Just one question. How the F*** did u find that one bite????
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VishBoy:
This worked for me so enjoy all.if any problems please find online tutorial how to use Fidler [how to stop HTTP headers and edit values] and u will figure it out.

Hit thanks if u liked my post ;)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
What a boring people showing paid methods in a thread where is explained how to do it for free...

I found one nv_data in a website, with calls unlocked but 3G data didn't work and the IMEI was NULL, so I was searching differences with my original file. There were a lot, so I was replacing big blocks and doing smaller ones to get the closest address.

Finally, just needed to change the byte at 0x40A05, from DA to DB and seems it works fine for all mobile operators and all Galaxys with same nv_data file size. I think the newest phones has this "fixed".
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blithe87:
Question

Hi!

Could you give me screenshots, how to make the STEP 7?

I could not found the yellow button.

May i have to install addons?

Regards,
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lfpaulinp:
are this codes US only or WW, and for galaxy 3 (i5800) or it also apply to i5801 and i5800L
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SapphireSupport:
Tried this on a i5801 and it didn't work :crying:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jago84:
Working great!

Thanks so much to both of you!
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dqsilver:
try Rom stock samsung's
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philldm:
Brothers, please help me. I do extract nv_data file on sd card, but it's 0kb, i.e. there is nothing to edit...
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jago84:
Lost 3G after unlocking...

Seems I cheered too fast... my GT-i5800 has lost the ability to connect to 3G networks after unlocking... :( #fail
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riwels:
You need to wipe data after unlocking.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jago84:
It had already been done. Nothing solved...
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkpepe:
Sorry for the bump.

My phone does nothing when typing any of these codes. It does not even ask for unlock code, just no network available.

Thx
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tag49:
nv_data.bin empty too...

My nv_data.bin file is completely empty too.

I didn't understand everything, but I think my phone is still locked (the phone was locked to an operator, and now I want to use it with a Oragen sim card).

Even so I understood that installing a custom rom unlocked the phone?

In any case, I installed cyanogenmod 7.2 with odin, the .ops and .tar files.

The icon of the missing sim card is here, everything works fine, my IMEI number is OK, the radio signal is on, I pick up networks, but I can't connect to one of them.

Any ideas? :)

And thank you for all this tips !
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] balika01:
ThX! this works for T-mobile HU, now my phone connected to vodafone HU
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmiki75:
Thank you it is works!
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liberty35:
Will it work for all the models ?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] experiment322:
You can do a search. The site supports a wide variety of models to be unlocked. Here's the link for our phone http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/index.php?phone=I5800
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icergb:
i5800l rooted and network unlocked but not SP lock

I used superoneclick to root the i5800L

I also managed to turn off the network lock by modifying nv_data.bin "that byte" in a hex editor 40a05

Network-Unlock-Samsung-GT-I5800l-Using-Only-Your-Computer

entering code in phone *#7465625# reveals--- however, that the SP lock is still on-- which is also referred to as service provider lock (sometimes referred to as a sim lock???)

So, my Network lock is now OFF

but when I put a new sim card in I get the warning:

Sim Network Unlock Pin [apply or cancel]

I tried to look through the bml5 file to find the unlock code... Is it still possible to call the phone provider and ask for this code?

Or is there something I am missing?

Anything I can do to find that code?

Please note that it is very easy for responses to loose the meaning of the "SP Network Lock for the Network Lock"

Will resetting the phone fix this?

Tks
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slagheap:
sp locked?

I am in the same situation with my Samsung gt-I5800

rooted it with oneclick and unlocked network with hex editor but now it comes up the same as yours that it is SP locked.

anyone have any ideas?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Mart360:
Just found a glitch with the 10.1 gingerbread rom

When the phone gets low enough for the onscreen mesages to start,

It either displays garbage in the notification box, or says phone needs charging insert charger -fully charged

Only a minor one, and considering the great Rom, its an easy one to brush aside

Mart
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Prankey:
Please explain what you mean by "10.1 gingerbread" and

"When the phone gets low enough for the onscreen mesages to start,

It either displays garbage in the notification box, or says phone needs charging insert charger -fully charged"

Tough to comprehend what you meant.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] hol17:
He probably meant to post in a topic for a GB ROM but instead made a new topic.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Lunchbox115:
I think he means Darky's 10.1. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Prankey:
Haha, seems Darky has become the benchmark atleast for some :) They don't bother mentioning him anymore ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Mart360:
Sorry yes Darkys 10.1 rom

Message in one box says charge phone, the next box is full of garbage

Mart
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Lunchbox115:
Wipe cache and Dalvik cache in recovery mode. ;)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mid_life_crisis:
I enabled the option under Development to never turn off the screen when plugged in, so now instead of shutting off, it dims. Has anyone found a way to make the screen stay at useful brightness when plugged in but still shut down automatically when on battery? There are ways to make it stay on all the time, but those defeat the auto shutdown.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xilpaxim:
I used to use an app that was called StayAwake, but for some reason I can't access it anymore on the market. It keeps telling me it is already installed so I can't reinstall it. But it does what you are asking.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mid_life_crisis:
I have that happen a lot. It only happens when browsing the market on a PC. The market remembers what you have downloaded. If you go to it from your phone it should work okay.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mid_life_crisis:
The Market said that the one you recommended is not approved for the Streak but thanks to the suggestion I found a neat little widget that puts the option on the desktop. It is just the word "Never" and when it is disabled there is a line through it.

"Screen Timeout Toggle".
[T-Mobile LG G2x] downloadzy:
guys..

Please do this test for your G2x to be sure about the stability of accelerometer KXTF9 installed in your device it is from Kionix as vendor.

I found this problem when I purchase the sky chart , it looks amazing on my HD2 droid, but now it has a crazy unstoppable vibrant stars.

Also it happen with google sky, it will not works as I want,

So is my device shipped with damaged accelerometer or is it happen with you all? Please do a test.

Or (as I expect) it is maybe a software bug and there is a patch or something to fix it?

Please help.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jonnyboyca:
It's cyanogen, it works fine in stock rom
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ickster:
Get the free App Anycut

Make a shortcut to hidden menu.

Then look in Device test, there is an Accelerometer test.

Hope this helps.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jonnyboyca:
Tried but didn't see hidden menu option
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Helixdimension:
after reading this I couldn't help but try my g2x out and here are my findings. stock unrooted here

my point of origin for my test was Arcturus which is part of the constellation bootes. these stars are left of planet Saturn.

I found it less seamless. I have tried these apps out long ago on g1 and g2, and a nexus 1 so I am definitely used to more fluid tracking of stars as I move around. I held my phone up right and side ways and looked frontwards, up, and down. seemed to twitch when I held it side ways more so and not at all when I looked directly up and directly down.

I hope this isn't redundant information and if this thread turns into a river of tears about g2x I will make a deal with Satan and redrum some fools

if I rind that after I reboot it is more fluid in the tracking I will say so in a post