yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Focus S] Zurvv:
where are you going to pick it up? Will the ATT store sell it to you w/o being a ATT customer? Are you worried about sim unlocking?

(i also have a dev account to unlock the OS.. but i haven't seen a point in using it other than getting the mango beta 2 days before xda ppl got it to everyone's phone)
[Samsung Focus S] Hypernova:
I'm not so sure since I've never done it myself. From my research around the internet, I think you can just buy the phone off-contract at retail store. I think you can also get one from AmazonWireless as well.

On the topic, I think all those simunlocking site will have Focus S/Flash available at some point, so I think I'm not too worry about that.
[Samsung Focus S] daniel_rh:
Hmm not sure, I remember what happened with the old Samsung Focus when it was released, it was very difficult to get an unlocking code, even months later of its releasing the codes were hard to find
[Samsung Focus S] djdurance:
Anyone have any luck? Im moving to Asia Monday and want to know if this is going to fly...
[Samsung Focus S] Hypernova:
Do you remember how long it took for the first unlocking code to appear from one of the unlocking sites?
[Samsung Focus S] prubin:
Focus released in Novemeber 2010

Unlock codes available from AT&T May 2011.
[Samsung Focus S] djdurance:
It was unlockable via websites much earlier.
[Samsung Focus S] prubin:
First unlocking (paid) last week of November 2010.

Shortly after Focus released.
[Samsung Focus S] Hypernova:
Hmm.. Sounds hopeful. I saw one site list Omnia W (Unlocked Flash) for 400USD, which isn't too bad either. But I can wait until the end of this month. I've been phone-less for almost two months now (my mom took my Venue Pro). I think I can wait a little longer
[Samsung Focus S] djdurance:
Just unlocked my Focus S! :)

http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/

Paid 29 Canadian.
[Samsung Focus S] Hypernova:
Yeah. Saw the news on wpcentral. I can't find Focus flash from the list, but I can follow the link from their blog. Now the question is do I want to wait for something on Black Friday. It's pretty clear that there is almost no good deal for no-contract price though..
[Samsung Focus S] djdurance:
Got mine for 425$ from the Microsoft store...
[Samsung Focus S] denispage:
http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-imei-unlock.php
[Samsung Focus S] N!njaDuck:
Are they really charging $30 for the Focus (not the S or flash)?
[Samsung Focus S] zarn1w00p:
Hi,

I'm reliably informed by a guy in the UK who has one from AT&T and got it unlocked by fastgsm dot com I also bought one from AT&T Florida, well I didn't a freind of mine who is on holiday in the USA did, and I get it on Tuesday when he's back. I will be using fastgsm dot com and will post the outcome

Hope this Helps
[Samsung Focus S] Tredell:
I bought the Focus S this weekend and got it unlocked from the Samsung unlock site mentioned earlier in the thread. I'm now using it on TELUS in Canada.

Only issues I've found so far is that both MMS and Internet Sharing don't work. Once the Cheveron unlocker is available again I'll dev unlock it and see if I can get those features working.

Tredell
[Samsung Focus S] Zurvv:
Any try it on t-mobile USA yet? i have the phone coming and i know that the edge is going to suck.. what about text msg et al? working? which APN are ppl using? epc? voicestream?

Thanks
[Samsung Focus S] johnsies:
Any luck yet?
[Samsung Focus S] :
I unlocked it using this

http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-focus-s-unlock

in 7 minutes I received SIM unlock code ;)

been using it since then.. no problem with APN.. download Wireless Manager from Samsung Marketplace then you can set it..
[Samsung Focus S] johnsies:
Sounds good, I am excited to receive mine next week. Going from a Focus to a Focus S.

Did you manage to get MMS working?
[Samsung Focus S] BassetHound:
I unlocked mine with the samsungimeiunlock website.

I have got everything working except for mms because the Wireless Manager won't hold the settings. I'm using it on Telus.
[Samsung Focus S] johnsies:
Got internet sharing working with: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1334248

Now on to MMS.
[Samsung Focus S] Tru310:
someone please lets us kno asap if they figured out the mms problem on the focus s/flash
[Samsung Focus S] johnsies:
This process also seems to have got MMS sending. No idea about receiving MMS though.
[Samsung Focus S] Tredell:
I've gone through that process and I can send but not receive MMS messages. It's wierd, the sender doesnt get an error, but my phone never receives the message.
[Samsung Focus S] BassetHound:
MMS is Fixed! :D The new windowbreak fixed it for sending and receiving for me on my Samsung Focus S unlocked to Telus!

link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1407652
[Samsung Focus S] Tredell:
did you just go to the site to jailbreak it and then it stated working?

EDIT - I tried Window Break and I lost my cellular data connection. No matter what I did I could not get it back.. .so I re-installed the system tweaks (the one that enables Internet Connection Sharing) and now I'm back to where I was before. I can send MMS but cannot receive them.

-Tredell
[Samsung Focus S] gehrc:
Does the unlock work for Verizon? I currently have a Droid RAZR, but I'm getting one of these for free, so... might as well ;)
[Samsung Focus S] maczpiku:
Is Verizon both GSM & CDMA network?
[Samsung Focus S] Seven_PRX:
Unlocked mine with http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-focus-s-unlock.

~23 EUR, took 15 minutes.
[Samsung Focus S] mstrmnd:
Verizon is CDMA but I think LTE requires a SIM card.
[Samsung Focus S] explorer-10:
Will it be possible to use it on a tmobile carrier and will it eventually be modded to the point where it's installable with an android rom, possibly ICS?? ;)
[Samsung Focus S] BigJeff:
Ok so I just traded in my garbage phone for the Focus S. But I really want to put it on Tmobiles network... What would be the cheapest site to unlock it with that DOESNT require PayPal and I can just pay with a debit card... Anyways thanks.
[Samsung Focus S] dejavu157:
cellunlocker.com $15
[Samsung Focus S] googcs:
That site does not exist, are you sure its the right site? Did you get your unlock from them?
[Samsung Focus S] zarn1w00p:
Try http://fastgsm.com
[Samsung Focus S] drpratik:
what we have for quick unlock for this focus s sim unlock?

thanks.
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
ive been trying several sites and none of them have been able to unlock it yet, getting a bit peeved off to be honest
[Samsung Focus S] drpratik:
Lets try freedomobile.

They claiming can do hundred %

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It's in eBay and PayPal protection.
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
networkunlockcodes

cell-unlock

Mobile2Mobile

foneszone

unlocktotalk

fonefunshop.co.uk

all failed to give me a code

updated
[Samsung Focus S] drpratik:
If such is a case, lets do freedomobile.

I have got excellent service from them.

Always got codes within minutes and best was AT&T iPhone unlock,

It was done within 10 min. He emailed me to put sim of another carrier and it worked.

I am going with freedomobile.

Thanks for feedback.

I will post how it went.

Tonight I am getting it done.
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
good luck, let us know how you got on, all of the above services said they could do it, but got back a few hours later that it wasnt possible but i could try this other service that was twice as expencive and that would work. all sounds a bit dodgy if you ask me

the cell-unlock one said that their 100% sure they can do it, but again, no joy so far and they offer a special service that im sure will work only it costs a lot more.

this http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/unlock/index.php one doesnt seem to offer a advanced service for that phone, they also will give all of the unlock/unfreeze codes in one go, and they say they can do it too, so touch wood if the other one fails they will do it.

many many moons ago this used to be free, now there is a industry out of it and most of them seem to operate on the "squeeze them for all its worth" business model.
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
updated success and very quick too!

SAMSUNGimeiUnlock.com‏
[Samsung Focus S] acryn:
finally i succesfully unlocked my samsung focus s thanks to the video tutorial i've seen on youtube
[Samsung Focus S] ah-le-le:
A real method of unlocking it, or is the video just an advertisement for some service?

Seriously though. I cannot seem to unlock mine at all. So far 3 places could not do it. Even Fastgsm via USB method failed. Is there anybody who can do it for less than $20? Otherwise, it seems like all the other services that claim to be able to unlock the Focus S are charging $25-30.
[Samsung Focus S] acryn:
are you talking about a sim unlock?and after unlocked you can use any sim card?anyway i've got my phone unlocked already open line to all network,:p here's what i meant i've unlocked my focus s via interop unlock tricks not unlocking sim to any network:Dim able to download 3rd party apps unlike the locked device came to nought,can't install apps from 3rd party:(
[Samsung Focus S] ah-le-le:
Hmm. I thought this thread was about sim unlocking the Focus S. Oh well. Hate to do it, but it looks like the only way to sim unlock my device is to pay the big bucks.
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
Its an exclusive phone so it stands to reason unlock codes will be few and far between, I tried several places and as mentioned above, I finally got one of them to work, have you tried them?
[Samsung Focus S] acryn:
Maybe I'm wrong thread I read I ask for forgiveness, combined simcard discussed in this thread I suppose to unlock the samsung focus s
[Samsung Focus S] ah-le-le:
No big deal. I did think for a second that had you found something on Youtube that told you how to sim unlock a Focus S.

Not yet as they seem to be right up there at the top as far as costs are concerned. If I run out of options, that is where I will likely end up.
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
Welcome to capitalism ;) if its hard to find then those that do sell it will sell it for a premium!

you know, many many years ago on this website the "in thing" for unlocking phones was to share the exploit and do it freely, then you saw these people realise they could make money out of it and thus those days died under a tidal wave of greed. But I suppose people deserve reward for their efforts.

I don't know how but in theory there should be a way of doing it yourself for free, you have all the information on the phone and can probably access it via QPST or CDMA Tools but its a bit risky if you don't know how :S
[Samsung Focus S] acryn:
Man many greedy money in this world, why do not just let be free to unlock a cellphone or sim card for the sake of others, they do business just to get rich, if I know how to unlock sim card,come on service to me free no charge, but it's impossible millions of cellphones around the world to wait hahaha,anyway i hope to all cellphone manufacturer so please when making cellphone please provide and guaranteed unlocked simcard phone or open to all networks in that case we use our phone so easily no more problems
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
I have a fully paid for phone, no contract at all with ATT, working in the UK under 02 By rights I should have the Unlock code free and I shouldn't have ATT nags telling me I can't have ICS and yet Samsung, att and 02 will have nothing to do with it! I can't see how that's even legal let alone moral. This I did it all my self at my expense :(
[Samsung Focus S] ah-le-le:
I think what happened in the last week or so was At&t started giving out Focus S unlock codes to its own customers. Previously, you had to use somebody's secret method of finding the code. Hence, the hefty prices. Now, these websites can just contact At&t and get the code which means prices have dropped. Of course, this only works in the US with an At&t Focus S. Since I never had an account with At&t, I just let Fastgsm contact them and get a code. So even though it is not free, I am not complaining at all since the price is now $5 (regularly $10). Lowest price on ebay nowadays is $7.
[LG Thrill 4G] jayjayjoker2:
My school has a firewall I connect to there wifi with my phone is there an app where I can get past the firewall
[LG Thrill 4G] Nophix:
No, but you should be able to set up a vpn to your house, and use that to browse the net.
[LG Thrill 4G] jayjayjoker2:
I don't know how to do that
[LG Thrill 4G] AeRo0:
Yea that'd be nice to know, I hate trying to use the crappy 4g 1 bar reception at my school when there's a perfectly good wifi network there.
[LG Thrill 4G] Nophix:
It isn't a quick reply kinda thing. Google is your friend.

Basically, you set up a VPN server on your home machine, leave it on, and configure your phone to connect to it via your school internet connection. You are tunneling past their connection and firewall. All they see is the connection to home.
[LG Thrill 4G] jayjayjoker2:
I've looked but can't seem to find something maybe I could have Comcast do it
[LG Thrill 4G] Nophix:
No, Comcast can't do it. If you can't set up a VPN, you really don't have the ability to go after firewalls.

Look up open source Virtual Private Network, read, learn, implement, grow.

Or, just deal with the restrictions or your cellular data connection.
[LG Thrill 4G] jayjayjoker2:
app

Found an app called tigervpns it works
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] xdaboy122:
thanx guys i reflashed cm7 every thing is working now.......................:D

THREAD CLOSED
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] psychonation:
Have you tried to reflash the CM via oddin or CWM? Ir tesa try to move the CM settings.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] consegregate:
Did this always happen since you flash? Did it spontaneously appear? Info please.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] xdaboy122:
No It did not happened since I flashed cm7.I think I m not sure but it started to happen after I fixed permissions in cwm............
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] consegregate:
And why did you fix permissions when there is nothing to fix.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] jusada:
You need to reflash. Fixing will set to standard, cm7 isnt standard.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] spicediablo:
For problem 2, you can try clearing data of your camera app in manage application.

For problem 4, you need to go to spare parts and select end button behavior to sleep.

Sent from supercharged cyanogen7ace
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
Hi all,

My question is, is it possible to change the stock look of the icons in the app drawer, I want them to look like the original icons as that show up in ADW, CM7, Sense launchers. Don't like the background square coloured box effect put by default by samsung on all icons.

I know I can use a different launcher to over come this issue but is it possible to have this mod with the stock samsung touch wiz launcher?

Using XXKMP, ext4, deodexed, CF Root & 3 other mods.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
You can do it if you mod the touchWIZ launcher apk
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
Is there a customised version of the touch wiz apk available for the SL? If not can someone please guide me to the guide to modify the same.

Swyped from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
Some help please. Anyone?

Swyped from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
I think this will help u. But its for froyo.

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1184040
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
Thanks for replying and the link, looks like it for Froyo only by the comments.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
SOLVED

Have managed to remove the tiles using TW 4.5 launcher.

My post below from the following thread -

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19296478&postcount=208

For all that are curious about touchwiz 4.5 working on our phones, it does. Just download the TW4 manager app from the thread and install, in the menu select latest check for updates & uninstall -> latest stable version, it will check and download the latest stable version and give you an option to install it to system or data, I selected system. Once done if you press the home button, you will get a option to select the launcher you want to use just as when you install custom launchers. Did not need to make any backups of the current launcher, it still works. Use a home switcher app to toggle or set to default between the TW launchers and use whichever one you want.

Have personally not used the 4 version, hence can't comment on differences, my choice was totally based on comments I read in different threads.

It works perfectly well with good customization and for me i got what I was looking for - to remove the tiles behind the icons in the app drawer. Thank God!!!

It's very smooth as well.

My phone details - I9003DDKP3, CF-Root, ext4, deodexed, mods + now TW 4.5
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
but touch wizard 4.5 eats ur ram alot.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
Unused ram is wasted ram. What do you plan to so with the unused ram? It's not there to sit and look pretty, it's meant to be used.

People also stop using task killers, they are not meant for GB, it manages itself. If you kill a program it just restarts till it's background work is done and shuts itself off. You end up using more battery just in. this process.

Swyped from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
i know that buddy. I am trying to tell u that if u want a good launcher which will not have icon backdrop then use go launcher. Its super smooth than tw4.5. Also I am telling u to avoid tw4.5 because it will slow down ur phone. U will experience lag while doing multi tasking. I have used many launchers that why I told u. Anyway its ur choice.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] harshs23:
Tried Go launcher, fount it to be laggy especially on home home screens changeover.

As an update, I have removed 4.5 and am currently testing the version 4, it seems alright too, definitely smoother than 4.5 but you lose out on a lot of customization and infinite loop scrolling on home screens.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mistermartian:
Last night I drove down to Nashville, TN to a club.

After the club I found a phone in the bathroom. I waited by it for like 15 minutes and no one came. The club was completely empty when I left. So I picked it up, left with it. I thought about turning it into the bartender, but I felt uneasy about it. It was dead when I got home so I let it charge all night. This morning I was going to try to call around on the phone and see if I could find the person it belongs to. It's locked. It's also been on all day and no one has called the phone. I was going to take it to Verizon, but the closest retail store is an hour away from me.

Are there any options to get into the phone without the password? This person has it set with a numeric password.

PS - I don't want this phone. I just ordered a Droid Razr and expect it next week sometime after the release date. Plus, it has a SIM card so I couldn't do **** with it anyways... and it's a

Samsung Stratosphere

, but this is the closest forum here for it.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samu93:
Hi, I'm a new user with an enormous problem, I hope you will help me (this forum sounds very professional).

After the latest update (I think 4.0.2.A.0.42) my Xperia doesn't power on!

I think that it is caused because my bootloader is unlocked, but I'm not sure.

At the moment I cannot go into the recovery mode and the "Debug USB" option is off.

What can I do to review the amazing SE logo?

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samu93:
thanks :)

I'm trying it now...

could you continue to help me if I have any problems? :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samu93:
I'm proud to inform you that: the beautiful SE's logo appears to my eyes.

Best forum :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Glad you're sorted. I was supposed to link direct to the unbrick thread but looks like you're sorted. :-)

Sent via CM7-FXP45
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Dragooon123:
Although a few pixels are missing from bottom the game is playable, but is it normal for it to lag using maximum graphics on second map in campaign? And is it normal for me to loose to wave 7 after dominating wave 6? :P
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Souai:
yeah, the game gets pretty stressing for any chipset. factor in that the galaxy note is running at an uber resolution, and its understandable.

and wave 7 on second stage? cant remember if theres an ogre on that wave or not but is the ogre killing your towers? i generally build all my towers around the crystal on that map. it restricts it down to 3 pathways which makes splash damage towers much more useful on mobs. then when the ogre spawns, i rush it to dps it before it reaches my towers.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] lavalampe:
For me it is unplayable, at the bottom the screen is cutted.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Dragooon123:
Yeah but I still can easily play.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] singh_dd93:
I want to know if I can add punjabi language to my phone ??

My android version is 2.3.4

Help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] singh_dd93:
Somebody please help.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arunavmamc05:
I don't see punjabi, i don't think it can be added.
[General Questions and Answers] AJFodchuk:
So my phone got jacked, a couple months old Samsung Galaxy SII. Now I am wondering what should I look at getting as a replacement. I liked the Galaxy SII and had no complaints, I just can't justify spending another $400 on a phone again.

My main thing I am looking for is being able to upgrade to Android 4.0. I know there are no guarantees, but I am assuming that the Nexus S will have a high likely chance of getting a stable release for it in the near future. (Main thing I am concerned about it the less ram, only 512mB compared to the 1GB the SII had. Am I nit picking here or is this a general concern?)

So I am basically looking for some reassurance, or at least some other phones that I should look at instead. It will be used in Canada so HSDPA 850 and 1900 are a must. I am looking at the buy/sell forum here as I don't mind getting a used, but in good condition phone.

Thanks for the time and any suggestions.
[General Questions and Answers] orgwizard:
i have a vibrant, and after getting screwed by t-mo with the shotty froyo update and getting abandoned on the gingerbread build, my next phone will be the nexus prime...too much crap with the carriers and phone vendors when it comes to update...I'd rather get my latest and greatest updates directly from google.
[General Questions and Answers] Jesushaxyou:
I've seen a lot of great reviews on the Motorola Droid RAZR. Also, the galaxy note, if you're into that sort of thing.
[General Questions and Answers] jvsrvcs:
stolen phone

I had the same thing happen. I laid down a bunch of cash and could not do it again. I decided to stick with Samsung and go with an "Exhibit" with T-Mobile and pay for it on the monthly plan. I should have another bundle of cash in January right after CES and will get the next big thing from Samsung after CES.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vintiem:
How can I sync/import contacts via laptop connection to my Arc while Arc is running on latest CM7.0 FXP 0.45 rom.

(i don't mean sync via google!)

Kind regards,

Vintiem
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] fixfox2:
Has anyone tried this keyboard case?

I've just ordered one !

Koolertron(TM) Aluminum Alloy Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab10.1 P7510 P7500
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Nokia7Vista:
Looks nice,, will wait for your feedback before ordering one ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] lxnyce:
I found this case on ebay : http colon slash slash three w ebay dot com/itm/New-Aluminum-Case-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-10-1-P7510-P7500-/220882228072?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item336d9b5368

It's about $10 cheaper. Sorry but I need more posts in order to post links.