yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Photon 4G] wesleyyin:
Below is what's inside the file updater-script in the unlock code for Droid 2 Global

ui_print("");

ui_print("TBH Band Unlock Patch v2.0");

ui_print("");

show_progress(1.000000, 0);

ui_print("Applying unlock...");

set_progress(0.500000);

ui_print(" Updating NVRAM");

assert(motorola.update_nv("0001002F0000000000000066204200010000005E0000000013F0FF13F1FF13F2FF13F3FF13F4FF13F5FF13F6FF33F0FF33F2FF35F4FF35F5FF45F4FF000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000"));

set_progress(1.000000);

ui_print("");

ui_print("");

ui_print("Done!");

ui_print("");

I compared the NVRAM update to that in the relock update. there is only one difference, which is highlighted

Locked: 0001002F0000000000000066204200010000005E0C00000013F0FF...

Unlock: 0001002F0000000000000066204200010000005E0000000013F0FF...
[Motorola Photon 4G] myphone12345:
You do realize that even if the domestic radio restriction is lifted, you still will only be able to use one network at a time? And if the other network happens to be T-Mobile (or any of their MVNOs [Wal-Mart Mobile, SIMple Mobile, etc.]), then it would only be of any real use for voice, not data on the other network.

Given this fact, I am not sure how much the above "point" is valid.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
How would it only be unlocked for voice but no data?
[Motorola Photon 4G] myphone12345:
T-Mobile uses the AWS band for 3G/4G connectivity. The Photon's hardware does not support that band. Therefore, the fastest data you'd be able to get on it on T-Mobile is EDGE - not really suitable for a modern smartphone.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Gotcha. Wasn't sure if there was some device conflict or what the deal was. Appreciate the info.
[Motorola Photon 4G] sndtubes:
Would AT&T's data work?
[Motorola Photon 4G] myphone12345:
Yes, if the domestic restriction is lifted, it should work fine. That said though, the phone does not support LTE, so it wouldn't support AT&T's upcoming "latest-and-greatest" 4G network.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wesleyyin:
I see the major benefit of unlocking as to increase the resale value.
[Motorola Photon 4G] frizzit:
Need nv/seem from a gobi device

So I believe the best way to crack this radio issue would be to get the radio profile from an unlocked pci mini pci gobi device with the MDM6600 radio chip.

ftp://ftp.arbor.com.tw/pub/driver/01box_pc/FPC-350X/3G/Gobi3000_Build2810/

I've been digging around the net and found some diagnostic programs for gobi devices in the ftp link above.

If I can compare the GSM profiles from one of these devices to the Photon it should work... anyone have a gobi device in their lappy? ... it'd be worth checking if you had a cdma/gsm chip in your computer.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wesleyyin:
My phone has all zero at NV element 0x2042, record 1, over length 5E.
[Motorola Photon 4G] theslug:
My XPRT had the same thing. All 0. Anyway, theres a good chance that these type of edits won't work in the future, accoding to CellZealot of TBH. See post #3 at:

http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-pro-update-zip-public-release.html#post98026

"The band lock itself was moved out of the NVM and incorporated into the radio image to make it harder to defeat at the request of VZW.

We may still be able to isolate it but may not have access to it in the NVM. "

Probably the same thing going on here. Updated lock. And I can't find anyone talking about any progress on this since then...
[Motorola Photon 4G] wesleyyin:
I found at m2msearch.com that Gobi2000 uses MDM6600. This page http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000 lists different images (.mnb files) that are used by different carriers. I recall that the photon SBFs contain some mnb files though I don't recall their names.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wesleyyin:
In case someone is interested in the Gobi2000 (qualcomm MDM6600) radio images for different carriers, including Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, they can be found here: http://www.wupload.com/file/1803120901/Lenovo_Gobi2000_images_1.1.250-2.0.7.4_2011-07-05.zip. The folders are organized by carriers in the table here: http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000
[Motorola Photon 4G] EclipseX:
The data connection work in portugal just fine 3G and 3,5G HSPA
[Motorola Photon 4G] dljor:
has anyone tried the unlock code sold by various website?
[Motorola Photon 4G] wintrxtrem:
Like what Web sites?
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I think someone tried that all ready and they reported back that the site said their unlocks won't work on the Photon.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
The unlock code is your msl, call sprint.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
The MSL is your unlock code for GSM American use?
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
No there isnt a code for that
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
That's what I thought. That's what he's asking about. There is a website that sells those codes for certain phones or something of that nature.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
For gsm phones yes, ours is cdma with gsm dual mode. By law a carrier must supply the unlock code but because this is a sprint phone they only have to provide the msl to unlock cdma programming
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Ah, okay, gotcha Man.
[Motorola Photon 4G] pena411:
i have a code

when i purchased my photon, i ask the rep to give me the unlock code.

i can help...

i just dont know what the programming codes are ##.....#:D
[Motorola Photon 4G] studentjunk:
I think they call this your msl number, which is unique for each phone. You can get it from sprint. I used to have a reader program on my EVO, but it doesn't work on non-HTC phones
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
That would be correct.
[Motorola Photon 4G] redhatter:
Ok..the thing is the gsm of the sprint photon is NOT locked...it is blocked.... from working on US gsm only
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Okay but the idea is the same.
[Motorola Photon 4G] absolutcamper:
Just a thought... Could any of the Rebel Sim or sim spoofing products works for this cause?
[Motorola Photon 4G] larrybagina:
Not for this. It is a matter of the phone being programmed to ignore the domestic GSM towers, not the SIM card being locked to the phone.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ekrainey:
So wouldn't a custom hybrid PRL take care of that or am i thinking to simple.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kcarpenter:
Thinking to simple. The radio flat out ignores domestic frequencies.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheShackSpecialist:
Is it hardware or software? could the radio be replaced with a radio from an atrix maybe?
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
The radio from the Atrix is GSM specific I believe. So that might not entirely work. Even if the hardware swap was possible
[Motorola Photon 4G] slmclarengt:
Japan operates CDMA networks as well as GSM.
[Motorola Photon 4G] M-2The-O-Squared:
As I mentioned to the OP IRL today, The Atrix 2 might be a good candidate. Since the Photon is based on Motorola's new radios, as the Atrix 2, It's possible a hacked and shuffled flash :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
For doing a hardware swap?
[Motorola Photon 4G] coolqf:
It's hardware, meaning the files aren't in the RAM or ROM. The configuration is in the chip itself
[Motorola Photon 4G] Ghetto Kid:
How about this link guys?

They claim that they will unlock the photon for T-Mobile. They also offer a full refund if it doesnt work. I myself don't have a photon but I want to get one if someone finds a way to get t-mobile working on it..

If anyone tries, please let us know the result.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Hammerfest:
Consider my "chip-in" on the bounty, recalled/revoked...

Id still love to see it, but currently I am pining my "chip-in" funds elseware...

GLHF
[Motorola Photon 4G] Ajaba:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands#UMTS-FDD

The photon is "missing" the 1700 frequency, which uses T-Mobile and other USA carriers
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheShackSpecialist:
Where can I find specs on the size of the atrix 2 radio, so I can find if it fits? Also has there been an official tear down yet if not I'll tape mine and post out on youtube.
[Motorola Photon 4G] lucidvtec:
The chip is covered by a shielding plate..I would have to de solder it to see it...my photon is still working

If somebody would like to donate one I don't mind de soldering it
[Motorola Photon 4G] lucidvtec:
Ps if we know what radio chip is in there ...then the next step is needing a dev that can work on a radio driver....then a custom PRL would be needed

Hardware drivers sounds pretty tough
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheShackSpecialist:
I believe I read something for the droid or droid 2 where you could use some kind of tool to build a custom prl....I'll look into it and see what we can do....

Edit- so I found something on google so ican understand it a little better but as far as making a custom prl this looks fairly complicated. How can I extract a prl from this phone?

Edit edit-where can I find info on how to make a driver for this thing?
[Motorola Photon 4G] chibucks:
it's software. it's the radio side of the software that has been locked down.

edit: a contact of a contact who's in the know mentioned that the sbf for the BP (radio) has been locked down per sprint's requirements now... older versions could possible be used if someone can get their hands on it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] rruss:
I called sprint and the rep said they would give me the unlock code if i paid the etf to get the phone off the account but then called back and a rep said they dont have it anyone else call and try??
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
Umm i wont say how i know, but this is possible. It is software locked.
[Motorola Photon 4G] criptix:
You going for two bountys lol?
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
No but maybe.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheShackSpecialist:
What version sbf do you need?
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
One i dont have.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheShackSpecialist:
Pm me with what ver will work for you I have no interest in the bounty just interest in this unlock.
[Motorola Photon 4G] hellgod77:
we dont have a lock code for gsm just cdma, tbe internatinal dept unlocks the intl sim over the air there no codes we see with the imei i tried seeing if there was a way to do it like a gsm only device from the codes i can get but if you send me ur esn ill get you your msl and otl code
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
I cant remember what radio but all radios after a certain one is gsm locked. I posted it somewhere on xda. I just cant remember, so get that radio and bam.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lightsword1942:
"Starting with BP release 01.09.00R, USA GSM/UMTS is disabled as per

Sprint requirement." from moto internal documents
[Motorola Photon 4G] xboxfanj:
Just get an atrix if you want gsm. Its the same thing, but gsm.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheShackSpecialist:
Thanks

Edit: no luck so far. contacting a friend in moto next week to see if he might have it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ryuken11221:
Have you heard anything as of yet from your friend at moto
[Motorola Photon 4G] Censura_Umbra:
Has anyone had anyluck with getting an unlocked radio? Also, I know it won't help for those that want to switch back and forth between GSM and CDMA, but if you quit sprint and want to take the photon to a gsm carrier, couldn't you just flash the Atrix2's radio. It wouldn't work for sprint anymore, but then you would just have to flash the photon radio back if you needed CDMA. If this works I might be interested. I don't need to switch back and forth, but if I could just flash it to AT&T it will increase the life of my photon as when I'm done with it, I can give it to my wife.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ryuken11221:
sounds like a plan dude can you test this is
[Motorola Photon 4G] ryuken11221:
Have you tested it out as of yet
[Motorola Photon 4G] ezitec:
hmmmm... I smell a brick
[Motorola Photon 4G] kusanagi-sama:
As I mentioned in another thread, I think someone said the GSM radio is programmed at chip level to ignore US GSM frequencies.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ryuken11221:
seriously that sucks ass
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
Its disabled in the radio software
[Motorola Photon 4G] crisis187:
My question is other then radiocom how can we connect at chip lvl... also would like master 16 digit code if possible... or is radiocomm able to enable the domestic towers i connected at gsm under it an was able to change some sim options , but still learning the program cause you can do alot with the radio on it even when connecting as cdma
[Motorola Photon 4G] crisis187:
Different baseband might work too if we can get a developer baseband, ever think of decompiling the baseband and seeing what makes it tick cause the radio is defeniatly unlocked just cant use in america :-( which is dumb i would rather have a locked radio to sprint way easier to deal with then blocking towers what about editing the prl wonder if the option is in there since that file is what it tells what towers to connect too
[Motorola Photon 4G] icyhandlz:
Domestic GSM

Hey guys,

I have been watching this for a while. Very interested in a Domestic unlock for the Photon. I have a spare one that I would gladly load any "experimental" or "trial" roms, prls, radios to see if this would work. I would LOVE to have this thing on my AT&T service. Lmk
[Motorola Photon 4G] liquidburns:
This reminds me of the network lock on the latest Droid 3 Global. Instead of hacking the radio to bits the solution was to load a Chinese ROM named XT883. What other regions are the Motorola Photon released? Maybe one of those regions have a truly unlocked radio
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
Japan
[Motorola Photon 4G] heldunder:
who uses GSM/CDMA/WiMax correct? so it might not even have GSM unlocked there. any one have the Japanese version? lol
[Motorola Photon 4G] ryuken11221:
Well some ppl just got the phone to fall into there hands and don't want to use sprint and just want to use the GSM feature of the phone
[Motorola Photon 4G] wesleyyin:
In January, the FCC docs will be opened to the public, right? That'll perhaps help the search for an unlock.
[Motorola Photon 4G] dante58:
If any devs need a tester I have a Photon 4G and a Tmobile account so I can try experimental radios or roms
[Motorola Photon 4G] Magnus579:
If it's locked to the Sprint SIM card why am I able to install Vodafone cards overseas and it works like a champ?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Rippa_MD:
bump...Im in for a $25 paypal contribution to the domestic gsm solution.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheGman125:
Dude do you not understand how great that is. If you are ever in a place that you get bad sprint services. You have then chances to switch to that network and use your number if you have google voices and never be in a places with bad coverage area.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheGman125:
You know is funny how I tried to start this bounty. Someone blacklist forum and causes it to close. But I am glad that someone brought it back bc I still believe that if they work to get the 4g working on the evo we can get the GSM working.

Put me down for $40.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheGman125:
How is that not possible when ATT and T-Mobile use the same frequenc
[Motorola Photon 4G] snoopy1e11:
Att and T-Mobile have the same 2g frequency not 3g/4g
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheGman125:
What frequency do I need to look for?
[Motorola Photon 4G] ranmasaotome510:
Hey unsane, update the OP with the names of people and there pledges and total so we have an idea on how big this is getting.

otherwise count me in with $20 as well.
[Motorola Photon 4G] duplissi:
as i said in the other thread about the gsm unlock put me down for 25 bucks.
[Motorola Photon 4G] j91hernandez:
this is lame

:P haha let's get something started!?:confused:

really

anyone have any freakin ideas??
[Motorola Photon 4G] srkelley:
I'll add $30 to this bounty. I can do so next Friday, is there a pot or some bounty account to contribute to?
[Galaxy S II General] kirdroid:
http://phandroid.com/2011/08/18/new-samsung-roadmap-leaked-now-with-expected-launch-dates/#Xpulse

Most interesting is the GT-I9250 with super amoled HD display with launch date of week 48 (Nov end). This is rumoured to be the Nexus prime, can't wait for ice cream sandwich with HD display :-)
[Galaxy S II General] blickmanic:
might get the prime but 4.65 inch screen is too much!!
[Galaxy S II General] newter55:
Depends on whether the traditional buttons are indeed moved to the screen. If so then the larger screen can fit in a smaller device.
[Galaxy S II General] aydc:
I agree. It'll be the same size as SGS2, just with extra screen space on the bottom for the on screen keys and such.
[Galaxy S II General] ChongoDroid:
I thought 4.3 was too big... I don't anymore.

Sent from my Samsung Seine
[Galaxy S II General] mrvtec69:
this seems like its a S2 over clocked wonder if we are able to swap the screen into our S2's once parts are available
[Galaxy S II General] Croak:
Keep in mind that there's a VERY real chance that the 720p S-AMOLED will be a return to pentile matrix. And I like buttons on a phone, so I don't think I'm going to have a lot of Nexus envy. :)
[Galaxy S II General] EarlZ:
The pentile used on the first Galaxy S was acceptable, I honestly was not blown away by the 50% more pixels with the SAMOLED+ , If it does actually improve the image quality compared from the S1 then Im all in!
[Galaxy S II General] AllGamer:
from that list

this one sounds exactly the spec of the Samsung Hercules (Galaxy S2 for Tmobile USA)

this other one is too huge for a phone, seems like it might be a mini tablet

also notice the crappy camera they put in

and according to this,

this seems like yet another variant of the Galaxy S2, with faster clocked CPU... probably the "Captivate" equivalent version?
[Galaxy S II General] RockRatt:
That was my first thought too BUT I will be PISSED if it doesn't come to ATT on Aug. 29th or close to it as Samsung already promised for US versions in August. I TRUELY HOPE the rumors are correct and SINCE the att version should be released before any of the dates shown is just all the phones that will be coming in the future that aren't ALREADY PLANNED for release. Damn I hope I am not getting my hopes up too high for Aug. 29th. That is the day I am elegible for upgrade also...

Sent from My KickAss Captivated CM7 OC'd 1.5Ghz/Undervolted
[Galaxy S II General] tietherope:
I wasn't blown away either by the screen on the Galaxy S II coming from my Captivate, until the other day. I switched to the Captivate to take it on a bike ride, just in case something happened, I would rather that phone break and I noticed a huge difference in screen clarity and quality. So from Galaxy S to the Galaxy S II, the difference does not seem like much. However, when you go the other way, you will see what you are missing.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syl0n:
Considering buying an ATRIX but I need good GPS, whats locking speed and accuracy like and is it fast even with Data connection off?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragoncius:
I consider it great....but I always have connection on....

Enviado desde mi MB860 usando Tapatalk
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmdmd:
Not sure about with data off, but in regular use its great, and is one of the main reasons I switched from the iPhone. It also seems to calculate real time traffic into your ETA.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gh123man:
keep mobile data off 85% of the time. almost never use the gps. connects within seconds indoors without downloading data. ive had a g1, droid, and acer iconia tab. this blows them away gps wise.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J-man67:
I was shocked at how fast it connected and started navigating. Last week I tried my g/f's inspire. Took like over 5 mins to lock. My Atrix takes seconds.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickwood:
The Atrix has a fantastic gps. Even better than my son's low-end Garmin. I used it for a 600-mile trip to Spokane and it never missed a beat. I loaded my route before leaving, and it cached all the maps. Hence, it worked well even in areas without data service. I was so impressed that I bought the car dock when I arrived in Spokane just to have better access to the gps features in the car.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobileweasel:
Best GPS on any phone. I have ever used.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Balvenie:
same here. but i used to own a galaxy s so really anything is an improvement. locking is super fast & accurate - perfect for all of those golf apps.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clienterror:
Rofl seriously my captivate gps would have me driving a mile away through houses, driving in one direction while pointing in another direction, and tell me I was accurate to 30m all at the same time. Atrix gps is awesome.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maledyris:
Agreed, i'm very happy with the gps. It didnt occur to me to test without data before but i just tried it.

I went into airplane mode, went into Gps Test app and turned gps on. It immediately located the first satellite and others, and ~6-7 seconds later it had full lock. This is from my 3rd floor office of a 4 floor building.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rusreid:
GPS is awesome on these phones. I don't know about with the data off though, you have to get maps from somewhere. With Google maps, you can set it to cache your route and that helps if you're in poor service areas. I use mine almost everyday, and all day long, it never misses a step.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhf9*&Dh884jdk:
I came from the Captivate and I can tell you it's excellent. I get an approximate location within 2-3 seconds, and an accurate location within about 7-8 seconds. And by accurate within 5 feet or about 1.5M. I was surprised how fast and accurate the GPS was on my phone. This was while indoors, I'm sure if you went outside you could lock on a few seconds faster.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OSNPA:
I think you have your answer OP. ;)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlweston:
Keep in mind Google Maps will use the cell towers to get location. Google will even work if you disable the GSP. I use Navigon. I like having the maps on my phone just in case. I also use BackCountry Navigator. Both these programs will only use the GPS. The Atrix GPS is great. I has always lock in 10 12 seconds or less. If you use GPS Status to download the A-GPS XTRA Data, it will lock in 1 to 3 seconds. The Atrix GPS seems to be very accurate also.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmer411:
I found it to be awesome on froyo and real iffy on gingerbread.