yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
I wouldn't restore them... I would backup the unlocked files and then do a binary compare on all of them and see if we can track down what is changing... If you can zip them up and send them to me thru google docs I would be happy to take a look.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rotohammer:
I concurr, dont try copying them back, theres a good chance you can brick the phone The partitions are probably locked anyway as you need to perform some ioctrl prior to dd'ing the data to the partition, but unless you have a jtag box, its not worth playing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cavemaneca:
here's the logcat while unlocking, i'll get the mmc backups when I get home.

(unfortunately I don't know what to take out or anything, so it's quite a large file.)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52486591/unlocklog.txt

PS: That's what I get for posting late at night. If anyone downloaded this last night, you might have noticed all of the line breaks were missing. Fixed it now however, so go ahead anyone who wants to try and figure it out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dudeimawesome:
Can you help me unlock mine?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cavemaneca:
well, it's not looking good... I saved the bin's, from three different backups.

i did the first backup, then changed roms. then did another backup.

then, after unlocking, i did another backup.

the reason why i did this, is so that i could see which ones changed just from flashing different roms, and which ones didn't.

here's the problem. and md5 check on every one of the backups showed no changes on any of them accept the ones than normally change when a different rom is flashed...

so, as far as I can tell, it's not in one of the mmc blocks that we can access. it's unlikely that it's hidden within a block that changes just from using the phone. As far as I can tell, blocks 8,14,15,18,19,21, and 26 can change sometimes from different programs installed, or just restarting the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
This is not looking good.... wonder if it is a mountable device but not listed as an mmc device?

I have heard that the ATT Skyrocket and our phone can use each others modems. But they have an /efs/ folder. All the guides work on their device. Wonder if we could write a program to generate an nv_data.bin. If there was a good nv_data.bin file in the /efs/ would the modem use it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] smali26:
why go through all of that when you can call tmo and get the phone unlocked after they send you the code
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cavemaneca:
Because some people aren't on Tmobile. Or have issues getting the code from them. Or don't want to pay some third party for the code. Or even just want to unlock it themselves immediately without hassle from anyone else, just download an apk and press a button.

Why do ask inane questions not directly related to developing a free user SIM unlock?

Back to the topic at hand, I thought skyrocket was in the same boat as us for an unlock? Source plz.

If they do have an unlock, I'd like to see how the skyrocket handles it, I've got a friend with a locked one that I could test on and see if it helps our cause.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
I had someone email me to let me know that the PRO app worked on the Skyrocket. The PRO app uses the procedure posted in the i9000 forums. If you can confirm that it works I will post the guide over there too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] allenjthomsen:
I nandroid my phone before unlock and after unlock am ripping the filesystem apart piece by piece to see what files changed hoping to help with the unlock
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] danielblakes:
Slightly off topic, but i've always wondered this..how do the cell phone companies and/or third parties obtain the unlock code?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
Samsung keeps a database and if you have access to that database you can look up any unlock code for any IMEI.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cavemaneca:
As well, there are expensive jigs with software that can connect to phones and change factory settings. These can usually unlock phones, and is what some stores like cricket do to let you use other phones on their network.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Dougshell:
So why doesnt someone with access to said database. release it instead of charging for something that Tmo does for free. Seems like profiting off of somethign that doesnt belong to them
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
I looked into this a long time ago. T-Mobile gets the unlock code since they purchased the phone from Samsung. Anyone else has to buy large quantities of codes to for Samsung to let them have them. So there are a few distributors that buy large quantities of codes from Samsung (and other manufacturers). The guys on ebay have an account with the distributors and purchase the codes from there. Each level has a profit margin. That's why the code is $20-50/each by the time it gets to ebay.

We are trying to develop a free method to unlock so that the adventurous among us can avoid all that markup. I sell the app to pay for all the devices so I can keep these methods up to date. The T-Mobile Galaxy S2 is the first one that I haven't been able to figure out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] boyzone:
Its been a while and wondering if you have made any progress on this?

Phone displays IMEI in status therefore it is getting that information from some where. Can logcat be used to see what "Phone Status" is accessing?

Forgive me if I sound stupid, I am new to android!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
I don't want to say to give up but I haven't found anything new.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Muff Burner:
What method are you using ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lexcell:
There must be an easyway. These guys here are doing it by NV Memory access.

Starts with the following instructions

1. Please ensure that battery of your phone is fully charged.

2. Turn on your phone without simcard.

3. In "Setting - > Applications -> Development " select "USB Debugging".

4. On keypad of your phone type *#1575#.

5. Than press - Menu ---> Back --->[4] DIAG CONFIG and select [1] USB.

6. Exit ServiceMode menu and reboot the phone.

7. Once phone rebooted please connect USB cable to your computer and to the phone.

8. Wait until all drivers are installed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
The question is how do we get to the NV memory from inside the OS? The phone has to have access to it but I don't know what commands they are sending over USB. Anyone have a USB analyzer and want to try this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JUSMEJOSE:
:D:D:D I Cant live without it ... its my money making machine :cool::cool::cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mystifiyer:
can your tool be used to unlock a docomo sc-03d?

if so, i am interested. please pm me. :)

Btw, i dont live in the US so if you need the physical phone then...:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
it CAN change the IMEI (for those poor people who lost their nv_data.bin file) but you don't have to change it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JUSMEJOSE:
Yeah you don't need to change the IMEI but I did it just to test ...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RealPariah:
Just so folks are aware, if you have TMobile their policy for unlocking is actually fair; terms (can speak to TMobile on contract only):

If you buy a device and then subsequently make three (3) consecutive FULL monthly bill payments (if you have some special discount it may not count, but prolly only takes more time I very), you can call customer service and request the unlock code and directions for your device.

Doing it that way does not have any danger associated with it. Also, just had someone do this just 2 days ago and they got it sent via email in a day. When I did it awhile back they sent email in bout a week.

Device: Samsung Tmobile S2 [SGH-T989]

ROM: Yaldak's Vanilla ICS RC2

Radio: Blaze 4g ICS Radio

Tweak Script: Newest Supercharger V6 ICS with modified services.jar

(T989 single install next project)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Imperial1:
what if got the phone off craigslist and have simple mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JUSMEJOSE:
No problem With Simple Mobile
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] The El Guapo:
I have a lot of phones that need to be unlock...how much?

6 GSM T-Mobile Samsung galaxy S II
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zelendel:
Ok guys. Changing your IMEI is illegal and will not be talked about on this site. I have removed all links to tools that do so.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JUSMEJOSE:
I don't think I'm allowed to post stuff like that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] The El Guapo:
PM sent
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RealPariah:
Call carrier ask bout their terms for unlocking before trying any brute methods. I believe it must be unlocked already though as simple doesn't subsidize contracts. Unlocking SIM just allows any SIM from any service to be used and is not some secret perma root method or anything like that rooting and unlocking are totally different sim locks ensure you use phone you bought subsidized from carrier with only them until they make their money back. Once unlocked it won't ask for unlock code if a SIM from a different carrier is used.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RealPariah:
Yeah, services should not be discussed in forums I believe too.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dagentooboy:
This thread is designed to be a place to collaborate and find an unlock method. Please keep it on topic. For an unlock method to be submitted on this page it must not require anything beyond the phone and maybe a PC. I know there are boxes that will do it but that's not what most people want.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shoobiedoobiiwhompwop:
Just use fastGSM for the usb unlock method
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] repherb:
SIM Lock/Unlock status issues..

Hi all,

When i typed in *#7465625#, it brought up this:

Personalizatiob Status <---- NOT A TYPO ON MY PART!!

Network Lock [OFF]

Network Subset Lock [OFF]

SP Lock [OFF]

CP Lock [OFF]

Yet when i put another carrier's SIM card in, it asks for the "Network Lock Control Key"

Tried all unlock methods/binaries from the Market to no avail.

I am no fool when it comes to these matters, so i would like to throw in my 2 cents, if i may: I am quite convinced that there IS a location that has been hidden from plain sight that contains the files we are looking for to get extract unlock code from, and i am convinced that the 8 digit lock code is onboard in that partition / location. I wish i had more knowledge on how to peel open the O/S and show me all partitions etc.

Does this help in any way??

****UPDATE****

Found THIS post, states that you need QPST file explorer tool to get the modem EFS folder and decrypt the Perso.txt file contained within to get the unlock code which confirms my theory that the code is INDEED stored onboard
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MandoH:
Tried the code on my t989 tmo... Added the sim from att... And said unlock unsuccessful... Said enter netwok lock control key...
[Fascinate General] OldManJames:
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[Fascinate General] mkuehl06:
Lol ?

"better to be safe than to be odining" -me
[Fascinate General] skynet11:
Bring it back XDA or I'll send a Terminator to do it for you. :D

Has anyone seen John Connor?
[Fascinate General] skynet11:
Sergei say bring poll back is many funny. Sergei ROM good and Sergei say have nice day.

(Sergei persona kanged from ChromWolf)

Has anyone seen John Connor?
[Fascinate General] conantroutman:
All the petitions in the world are not going to change the mind of a moderator who has decided (and quite rightly so) that the thread should be closed.

These kind of threads never end well and inevitably result in flaming and petty bickering.

You could have PM'd the relevant forum mod for an explanation instead of this...... :rolleyes:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
Hi guys,

My Play is on the latest firmware and so I can't buy the PSX certified games anymore (they fixed the exploit) so I want to downgrade or install a CFW but what can I use that will still allow me to use the PSX games?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logseman:
Erm... You can buy the games from the PS store. What you can not do is fool the system and playing your own ISOs as bought games anymore
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
I downloaded the ISO's from Mobilism so I guess that is the same but what Im asking is, what firmware do I need to go back to, to play them? Also, do any of the CFW's on here allow you to play those ISO's?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clienterror:
Just flash 2.3.3 tft file and it'll work just fine again.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
SCRAP THIS COMMENT!

Cool. What version is that? Because you have all the different version numbers that Sony use.

Got the tft downloaded now! :)

Are there any CFW's that you know of that I could use? Been thinking of dabbling now I've actually unlocked the bootloader, but obv want to play PSX games on it :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clienterror:
You'll want to flash 4.0.A.2.368 for whatever country/area (NA/UK/NORDIC) I think any will work fine I'm running Nordic on my AT&T XP. I personally run Zero's Rom, it's got some ram optimization and other scripts built in with almost no bloat and has been 100% stable for over a month (Besides reboots due to UV testing ect. not related to the rom itself). The rom is really personal choice, the only reason why I tried Zero's was because all the rest seemed to be just debloated stock firmware with a theme so it's whatever you like :) just make sure the base of the rom is 4.0.A.2.368 before you flash.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
Hey, I've flashed Doom Kernel and can't get it into recovery (don't know how) and my USB doesn't connect to the computer, I can't go into mass storage!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clienterror:
To get into dooms kernel press the volume down button like crazy when you boot the phone. You can also run an exe while in fastboot mode to boot into recovery.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
Hi, I've resolved the issues I was having before by installing the latest Doomkernal but I still can't seem to get into CWM. Do you know where that exe is please? I've searched but can't find it.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
Ok I've tried to boot into CWM via Flashtool and it's not playing ball, although it doesn't show the Play as a device, I've been using the X10 as a device ID.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bubblegumballoon:
You could always buy FPSE, its just as good but you cant use the analog pads.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ff7fan4eva:
If you've flashed the latest doom kernel you dont press volume anymore it's back, and only when the blue led shows at the top
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
I've had that before and TBH looks like what I'm going to use this time!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyspandex:
Yes Doomlord said when I posted on his thread, but thank you regardless :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Call Master Beta

Welcome to the open beta of Call Master, the most advanced call and text message firewall available for Android. With unique, powerful features and the proven reliability of Root Call Blocker under the hood, this application is for both the casual and advanced pro ninja user.

Features:

Ω Advanced, list and action based system

Ω Private call and SMS inbox

Ω Completely silent

Ω Text routing and replies

Ω Customizable, obfuscatable notifications

Ω Action, list and profile prioritization

Ω Action groups and wildcard filters

Ω New features every week!

We are working hard to expand the functionality offered by this app and will have ample opportunity to do so during the beta. You will always be able to see coming changes here in the description. Currently under development: location/ tasker.

For RCB users:

If you are coming to this app from Root Call Blocker, you may need to read all the help again, as blocking principles have changed to a list/priority rather than purely profile based system.

Debugging:

Help us make this the finest call and SMS management app by participating! You can use our internal debugging tools to send logs or write suggestions. Please post here as well, as communal troubleshooting is very effective.

Permissions:

INTERNET needed for flurry and license. Debug data is only sent manually with your permission.

ACCOUNTS, PERSONAL needed for contact groups and logging system.

SERVICES for text message routing and automatic replies.

SD CARD is for backup and restore and logging.

Market:

The beta will only be accessible via the android market. Please do not post suggestions as reviews. Instead send us emails, write here or through the "Write to us" dialog.

https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.blacklist&feature=search_result

Screens:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
No comments?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] brent8577:
I would test but I don't get calls or texts. I'm paying all this money for pocket internet and media...ha
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
I would smack you around for being a moron, but i dont know where you live...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] brent8577:
you really wouldn't like what happened after that. your joke wasn't even funny. i'll tell you where i live and you can come and see. just ask.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
You mean after i smack you around?

So im asking... we can hash it out mano a pansy :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sweetboy02125:
I don't think these type of apps are useful to me because i don't really need to block anyone from calling or text-ing. I just ignored them, if I want to block them there is an option in the phone let me block or call ATT to block call/message.

Thanks anyway.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Hilarious picture
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] BrokenLegGuy:
Firstly, that was hilarious.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Ive been called a lot of names on this forum. But my mojo speaks for itself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Rapier:
After upgrading to last version (beta 34), in the logs does not appear the name of the caller but the name of the group from which it's part of.

To exemplify: got one contact named Adam that's part of group Silent. The setup and profiles in Call Manager are such made to silence calls and block SMS from all contacts in the group Silent. Till now, when a call or SMS came from one of those contacts, in the application's log I could see the name of the person (say Adam) someting like "Adam (phone number) text". After upgrading to latest beta, instead of the contact name I see in the logs the group name...so the same SMS as before now appears in logs as "Silent (phone number) text"

Don't know if it is made by purpose or it's a bug, but it'll be usefull to se the actual contact name in the logs not the group from which belongs. Unfortunately I cannot revert to previous version

Great app, by the way, I'm looking forward to see the final version.

Later edit: Sorry, just saw that this is not the application's general thread, but one specific. I'll post in the appropiate one too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Anything to report?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] kamots:
Dude. All i am gonna say is iove your app.I Use the free version with all of my roms . (frequent flasher ) you did a great job, and have helped me tremendously at keeps those Bill collectors at bay. That being said...... I just can't justify to myself, let alone the wife and kid, paying $10 for an app. Thank you for the free version though. like i said. I use every day. :)

Edit ....seeing market that unlock key has gone down. Disregard above the $10'comment . Might be able to sneak $5 in on next att Bill lol

http://i.imgur.com/wiqTW.gif
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Right dude. Maybe you can skip your next coffee and instead buy this app which saves you from bill collectors.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nismax:
This ain't going to work. Try something else.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Eh? What's not going to work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nismax:
Your app sir no one is giving you feedback.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
This is the best app of its kind on android. In the ignore list you go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] paliu474:
I've tried a few call blockers, and I have to say that this is definitely the best one out there... great app with lots of options!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Thanks, there will be a new release in a few days. ICS frequent list clearing and log sweeps on profile changes are the main features to be implemented.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] semyri:
sucks

you should give it away free on the amazon free app of the day to get more responses, would be way better than posting it here

you can ignore me too if you want, i don't care
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
I think i will.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nismax:
Its j jjj junk dude who cares about your ignore list.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] xhepera:
What an odd thing to say. Have you used the app? I've been using it for quite some time now and it does what it does, beautifully. Of course this is coming from someone who hasn't played much with profiles. I only use it to block numbers that are not in my contact list. I've also just started to play a bit with the wildcard and reg exp filters. It has a bit of a learning curve but the app is quite powerful and I've not found anything else that works as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Its complex yes... but theres is always space for more features. If you have any suggestions do be afraid to use them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
1.3.3.8

Added frequent call log sweeper for ICS (beta)

Updated daemon code for new ICS devices like HTC One X

Updated daemon compatibility with ICS telephony services
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
App has been updated, heres the gist of it:

1.4.3.0

Added automatic app closer to Obfuscation settings

Added new SMS content filter options

Reworked Add dialog to improve entry speed

Reworked internal add number logic

Fixed a few small device-specific issues
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Oops, heres a fix:

1.4.3.1

Fixed bug in new Add functionality
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Dimatchka:
What's the point of this app? security for my texts and phone calls? Lol any descent ROM has the option to white list numbers....

This is not for an average phone user that's for sure, like you said industry maybe
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Welcome! Welcome to the extensive list of weirdos and trolls i ignore at this forum :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
1.6.3.2

Added basic black list tutorial

Fixed a few UI related errors from user logs
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ftgg99:
Everything OK with the recent JB updates? Anything to report?