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[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
Hello everyone. I'm new here and I'm trying to unlock my I5800.

I have spent several hours reading and experimenting and at this point I'm extremely frustrated with my phone.

Some brief history:

1. I rooted my phone using z4root. I suppose it was successful because...

2. I installed custom rom (Destiny) and it worked. I used Odin.

3. I wanted to go back to default rom so I installed I5800XXJPQ.

Now I want to unlock it. I followed this guide. I managed to get a hold of nv_data.bin and edit it with hex editor, but I couldn't find 0x181468 or FF 01 00 00 00 00 46 46.

I managed to find FF FF FF 01 00 00 00 00 in two places. I edited 01 to 00 in first place, second place and both places and saved them as 3 separate files to test out which .bin works correctly.

When I used Terminal Emulator, it didn't allow me to run "rm /efs/nv_data.bin". When I type "su" it doesn't work at all. I guess I don't have access to superuser.

Then I used Root Check Basic and it says my phone is not rooted at all. How is that possible if I managed to install custom rom?

I used this thread for help with rooting.

Now, my question is how do I properly root and how do I get superuser access so I can continue steps to unlock it?

Thanks for help and I hope this won't get locked because, like I said, I spent hours reading and experimenting and couldn't find a solution.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhijeetsinghvsf:
Use the old method from the same post
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
I would but both links are down. :/
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhijeetsinghvsf:
Try this

The download links work.. and second method recommended

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1011555
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
My ESET Smart Security detects multiple threats, should I worry?

It also detects z4root as Android trojan.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MicroGeek:
Ignore the virus alerts and don't use z4root on android 2.2. It only works on android 2.1

Press thanks if I helped. (:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prabhuthelegend:
Installing custom roms doesnt require rooting..you can use odin going to download mode..and all

the custom roms are prerooted by default..

one thing you can do is use z4root and select root permanently again..it worked for me.. or

do the unlocking procedure in custom rom itself as it comes

pre-rooted..
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
That would explain a lot of things. :) There's so much I don't know...

I rooted v2.1 and then it didn't work on v2.2.

How does factory reset affect rooted state and unlocking of the phone?

Once I successfully root v2.2, will I have superuser (su) privilege in Terminal Emulator?

What exactly is "adb shell"?

And lastly, is there Android newer than v2.2 for I5800? I know there isn't officially, but maybe some custom rom based on it?

And thanks everyone so far. It feels good when there's someone to enlighten you after you hit a brick wall.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prabhuthelegend:
No problems man..we are always there to help you out with the one we know..

Yes there are quite a lot of versions > 2.2 like gingerbread(2.3) ice cream sandwich (4.0) and jelly bean too (4.1.1) and we are lucky to have talented devs here who do all the hard work to make this aweasome phone beyond awesome :) i would suggest you to go for cyanogenmod 2.3 in the development thread as it is almost complete compared to other versions.

If you root your phone then ofcourse you can use termimal emulator..try entering command "su" in the window and you also need an app called as superuser which upon entering su in terminal emulator will prompt you for confirmation to allow or not..if you install custom roms then by default you will have all these things...

here is the link for cyanogenmod 2.3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1101218

here is the link which says about rooting and since z4root doesnt work on froyo use superoneclick..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=872488
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
Looks interesting, I'll give it a whirl. :)

So I can install that rom, unlock the phone and, if I don't like the rom, revert back to default v2.2 and still have it unlocked?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MicroGeek:
If you revert back to stock 2.2 it will be locked again

Click thanks if I helped. (:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
Well, I managed to root default v2.2 and gain superuser privileges to attempt the unlocking process.

I followed steps 1-2 from the beginning of this thread.

Like I said earlier, I couldn't find 0x181468 or FF 01 00 00 00 00 46 46 in my nv_data.bin so I looked for FF FF FF 01 00 00 00 00.

I found in in two places, so I edited first place, second place and both places (three separate nv_data.bin files).

I did this for the first nv_data.bin (with first FF FF FF 01 00 00 00 00 edited to FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00):

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

Didn't help.

Then I did the same thing for second nv_data.bin and got stuck at the third line from the code.

I figured all I need to do is copy the file from SD card to /efs followed by those chmod and chown commands (don't know what they do) but that didn't help either.

What am I doing wrong?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
I meant steps 1-3.

Also, which commands do I use to return backup of nv_data.bin? I have it on my computer.

What do rm and cat commands do? Maybe I couldn't copy other versions of nv_data.bin because there were existing ones?

Confused.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simbawimba:
chmod and chown change the permissions on a file.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
I see, thanks.

Does anyone know answer to the rest of my questions? Does firmware version have anything to do with it?

I installed I5800XXJPQ but it says I5800XXJP4 in about phone.

Now I'm downloading (hopefully) proper I5800XXJPQ and I5800XWJPI.

When I flash another firmware, does nv_data.bin change/restore?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
SUCCESS!

It worked on I5800XWJPI. Here's what I did:

1. Used Odin to flash to I5800XWJPI.

2. Used SuperOneClick to root.

3. Installed Terminal Emulator and Superuser.

4. Followed instructions from this thread (line "rm /efs/nv_data.bin.md5" didn't work).

5. Voilà!

Thanks to everyone who helped. :) Hours of trying and experimenting has finally paid off.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shankermk:
If you install any custom rom the rom is by default rooted!!! If you dont like it u can flash the official Un rooted rom's and then root it

Point to be noted all custom roms are rooted by default...
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoran.etalon:
I have 2 new questions, somewhat related to the thread.

1. First of all, after I installed few applications on my I5800, certain other applications that used to work (such as root uninstaller and root check basic) no longer work, they just get stuck on blank screen and I have to kill them with task manager.

2. Which Froyo firmware is the best? I currently have I5800XWJPI which is for Holland, but I switched the language to English. However, it has certain applications that firmware for my region doesn't have. I removed them using root uninstaller. Which version is known to be fast, stable, reliable and with as less bloatware as possible?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MicroGeek:
I don't know the answer to the first question but because it started happening randomly i think you should restart the phone, wipe the apps data/cache, uninstall the app and reinstall it. Hopefully that should work. For the second question, there is no definite answer but from my own experience i prefer PuruMod v3.0 as it's very stable, it's not overclocked so it doesn't drain battery and hurt the CPU and even though it's not overclocked it's blazing fast!
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
strange !! i rooted my phone the same way but if i want to update su it say's no root access.

rooted in froyo then updated to cm10
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ComposMentis:
The one downside of this unibody construction and drilled holes for the speaker is that gunk gets in there. I'd rather not push the stuff through to the inside of the phone, but I can't think of a way to get stuff out of there. Any ideas?

All it would take is a kid with messy fingers to completely fill the holes in one swipe.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] therulebookman:
I used a piece of "clean release" duct tape and it pulled one bit of stuck junk out of one of my speaker holes. Someone somewhere else suggested that cyber clean goo cleaner, but that didn't work. the duct tape worked great.
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
Hi, I'm editing this thread.

I was browsing, and the kindle freeze, so I reboot it, and it never came back.

What I can do :

# go in TWRP

E: Cant mount /cache/recovery/command

E: Cant mount /cache/recovery/log

E: Cant open /cache/recovery/log

# see the bootanimation in loop.

What I can't do

# accessing th SD with TWRP ( freeze)

#accessing SD with pc (freeze)

# adb devices

adb shell

error : device not found

I have :

#normal cable : device manager/Android composite ADB Interface

#factory cable : device manager/Android ADB Interface

I can go in fastboot, but it doesnt help... kfu says ''offline'' but I can reboot in different mode.

#drivers are installed

I'm lost, I tried almost everything
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
edittt
[Kindle Fire General] pbailey212:
Try uninstalling any drives that are named kindle, kindle fire, android device etc. Then reinstall them with Kfu. Dot you have fff1.4 already?

sent from my Nokia 5110
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
yes fff 1.4a.

Drivers are tested with kfu and the one came with sdk package (add kindle device manually)

I tried it on win7 with a recent pc usb2, and tried on winXP on a p3 USB1.

thanks
[Kindle Fire General] pbailey212:
The 2 drivers might be conflicting each other. I had to uninstall all drivers related to kf and android and install them again.

sent from my Nokia 5110
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
understand.

What was your problem?

I've tested it also on ubuntu. I can barely do some stuff...

++ On xp, when I'm mounting the SD with TWRP, I can see all my folders and files in it for about 5 seconds. After the computer can't see the mass storage anymore...:crying:
[Kindle Fire General] pbailey212:
I wonder if your battery is dead. Have you tried plugging it in to the wall charger that came with it for a couple hours?

sent from my Nokia 5110
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
The battery is ok, the kindle can bootloop for ever, twrp nerver shut down, it just freeze. On twrp it has battery meter, so i'm always around 80% when I'm playing (well repairing) with it.
[Kindle Fire General] pbailey212:
You tried going to boot normal on the fff1.4a screen right? Sorry I'm trying to narrow down your issue

sent from my Nokia 5110
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
thanks for your help, it make me think about something new.

So far, twrp IS the problem.

#1 reinstall sdk (I started from a fresh pc with winXP)

#2 open a cmd windows from sdk tools folder, not the platform-tools, just tools and run this:

android uptade adb

#3 then go to user folder c:\users\username there should be a folder named .android in there, open adb_usb.ini and add this line at the bottom

0x1949

save close

#4 update driver kindle manually from ''Kindle Fire Utility'' while its in twrp. (the one a lot of people seem to be missing after you select the android_winusb.inf file you have to (in win 7) UNCHECK the "show compatible hardware"

tickbox and select the Android Composite ADB Interface driver. if you don't uncheck that box it will install the wrong one for you automatically. )

#5 reboot kindle in recovery in FASTBOOT(with a factory cable) and INSTALL CWM with KFU!!!! it wont freeze anymore !!!

#6 -boot to CWM

- test adb with "adb devices"

- open shell -> "adb shell"

- issue "echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file"

- now the sdcard should mount to the computer

- windows will probably respond that the volume/device needs formatted before using it

#7- choose quick format and let it format it as fat32 block size 4096

#8 drop a rom in sd card

#9 reinstal twrp?

#10 intall fresh rom
[Kindle Fire General] pbailey212:
Lol and I was talking to you like you didn't know what you were doing. Now that you have adb working, put kfu in the same directory and use that to try and boot normal

sent from my Nokia 5110
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
well, I have a desire Z , so the only way to root is with adb.

I started with that and I took all the information from a site to and other. I came with that.

with CWM I can finally format cache, and data ( twrp freeze).

I can now put ROM.zip to the sdm but can't install it (error status 7).

I'll try to install with TWRP, and see.

If its not working, I'll try the hardware method with kindle kit and ubuntu.

next step>> garbage! (or selling it for parts)
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
I probably miss something :

- I reinstalled TWRP

- Tried to install : jandycane_otter-v1.7.2.zip

Got this message :

symlink : some symlinks failed

E:error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip

(status7)

FAILED

maybe I need the stock rom?
[Kindle Fire General] pbailey212:
Try downloading and transferring it again. Make sure signiture verification is not checked. Status 7 is usually caused by a bad download or transfer

sent from my Nokia 5110

---------- Post added at 09:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:51 PM ----------

And you are far from a hard brick, as long as you don't screw up your partitions, or use the old version cwm that locked up the mmc chip, these things are virtually unbrickable

sent from my Nokia 5110
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
Well, I'm using the CWM from the kfu, I believe is the last one.

I understand that I cant flash 3.0 kernel roms.

I tried to install CM7.2 hella fire

no luck: black screen.

and I had to format again because it crashes AGAIN under twrp.

well I'm tired. I'll try again in few days.

thanks
[Kindle Fire General] oVeRdOsE.:
So , I push update.zip (from kfu) to the SD, I installed it with CWM, and same problem. BLACK SCREEN on rom loading.

Then I dont have fff and recovery anymore, so go back in fastboot mode ( factory cable) and reinstall fff and CWM.

Now, trying to reinstall a rom, after a full wipe ( dalvik, factory reset, system wipe, data wipe).

black screen
[General Questions and Answers] jnne2012:
The title says everything ! Is there some way to remote android phone via android phone over 3g connection:confused: Like help your grandma use her phone. :laugh:

It's not my fault if you doesn't understand my "English" ;)
[Nexus 7 General] Vugari:
I got the idea from this guy on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJgGe36f54

I wanted to share my results with you guys, because I am really satisfied with the results. I used Sharpie brand paint markers, if you know where to find the ones used for graffiti I'd recommend those, Krink is a good brand. I went with blue and white for this as I thought it would really stand out.

Let me know what you guys think! And if anyone else decides to try it, post your pictures here!

-Vugari
[Nexus 7 General] biohazrd51:
You have angered the Nexus 7 gods by posting a duplicate thread of the one that already exists here.

Your punishment is that you must now read through every thread on the XDA forums in Alan Rickman's voice.

Side note: looks good.
[Nexus 7 General] Vugari:
Aw..man. I totally didn't see that...*facepalm*

Please delete this mods.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Visionikz03:
Where are all the devs? Is it me or does it seem that only several roms are on the first page of the Development forum? btw im not referring to the Original Development forum lol... It kinda surprises me with all the hype surrounding this phone that there aren't more roms being cooked up... Im by no means complaining im happy with Blazer but just surprised.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rgregg504:
It'll pick up the gs2 was a little sluggish out of the gate too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shiftr182:
I dont get what ROMS people are looking for. You have touchwiz, and there is only so much that can be done with that, and you have aosp...so much can be done with that. ROMS can only be modified so much and still be fuctional. If your comparing it to the epic, or the evo or something, your probably taking about themes. I noticed a lot of the same crap, it just looked different and "dev-c" called it a rom, but it was the same thing 'dev-b" did, that was the same thing "dev-a" did, each one just looked different, or had different apps added or removed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JohnM:
Spot on. Original dev is pretty the only real dev, and its moving quite fast.

Cm9 here already works better than my old phones cm9.

Sent from my Sprint SGS3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DroidBabe:
Im not into roms anymore. Theres always something missing from the roms that stock had and then i end up going back to stock for it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
Well, if you're you're referring to AOSP, then that's correct, because that's what it is. AOSP is stock, barebone google android; no touchwiz, sense, motoblur, etc; those features are tied into the framework of that rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DroidBabe:
No I was referring to all of the roms not just aosp.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freecharlesmanson:
Yep the "devs" are hard at work on cynogen and aokp and doing amazing at it.. ......... they all deserve some thanks and recognition. We are maybe only a few weeks away from a really truly functional jb build. We Are fortunate to have real devs
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] The Root:
A couple devs just made it over and are cooking up some stuff.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MikeyLee:
Unless it gets pushed back like everything else Sprint has done, this phone should get a JB update most likely in August. Once it's updated and source is released I think you will see a lot more ROMS. I think they might be getting a little bored with ICS (even though there inst much difference between the two)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DroidBabe:
I should of been more specific. Lol I was talking about my rom experience from the SG2. I have yet to try out roms on the SG3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TrollMctrollington:
I would just like to say I am entirely satisfied with the progress being made and as soon as I can comment in that forum I will tell them personally. I also intend to donate. That is probably the best way to get things moving. :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
and 10
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerdtaco:
I think August is a bit generous. The Epic was supposed to have Froyo August 2010 but didn't get it until March 2011. I'd be very surprised to see JB on this officially before October.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] The Root:
Wicked sensations it's on its way soon. Read the ROM threads. Plenty of devs helping support other roms while they make theirs.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dazednconfused:
I really don't consider myself a dev. Its one of those roms that everybody is saying is not "dev ". I actually agree, but some people still enjoy. But thanks though. But I think we still have some great all around devs in both sections. I'm sure more will come, but I'm definitely happy with what we have right now.

Sent from my SGS3. while experiencing some Wicked Sensations.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1brainsurgeon:
This phone has been in circulation for what... 2 months? Oh how beggers love to be choosers. This thread is disturbing, with all this "real dev" mumbo. Those that can write from scratch are few and far between. Don't take away from those whom spend countless hours tweaking leaks and source, allowing us the opportunity to choose what fits our likings.

Congrats OP! Way to demotivate those who are putting in the long hours. Until you can do what the "non devs" can do, I say ZIP IT!

Q&A or not, this thread should be closed!

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Visionikz03:
Yeah I realize most devs are hard at work on JB... Like i said im not complaining cuz like one usuer said there isn't much to improve upon with this phone even with stock touchwiz... Coming from the E3d forums a new rom would pop up every week practically... but i see this is a different animal... Just cool to get everyone's opinion thats all...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1brainsurgeon:
Well, ya kinda started a fire storm. I'm not trying to be rude, but you should've navigated through the dev forums before posting this. Not saying the replys are your fault, but some of them are low blows to those who put lots and lots of time.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] morbidrealities:
Not to point out the obvious but, it seems like you are the only one taking offense and creating a "fire storm". It didn't read to me like he was putting anyone down but, asking an honest question. The devs we have are great. Wouldn't trade them for anything. We are lacking in quantity though. Rather have quality than quantity so I'm perfectly ok with that. I guess I'm just confused by your comments though because I was looking for the trolls and flames and didn't see anyone taking offense to his question. Either way we are all entitled to our own opinions. I agree with both of you but, not your particular attitude. *shrug*
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1brainsurgeon:
You aren't reading about the fire storm in this thread, but it's out...

I guess my attitude stemmed from the comments about "real devs." I did take it out on OP and for that I apologize. He made it abundantly clear that he was, by no means, disrespecting anyone.

Some of the most stable roms I have run have been built upon someone else's base. The comments about those who do this, not being "real devs," discredits them and shows a real lack of appreciation. That's what forced my fingers.

We all have our tender spots :o

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] morbidrealities:
I get what you're saying there but, the OP didn't say that. shIftr182 did.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1brainsurgeon:
I think I made it pretty clear that it wasn't him, but those who made the comments.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jbluna:
Well in the case for the og epic, we were pretty much super late to the party when it came to updates. Released with eclair when froyo was in the wild, took about a year for us to get froyo officially and then gingerbread came out which took about the same time. So the devs pretty much had an incentive to make their ROMs as best as they can be to hold us off in the mean time. When ICS ROMs hit, the ROM rush pretty much slowed down since there wasn't really any incentive since we had a stable gingerbread and ics.

And that's our story...or at least my take of it.

As for the siii...we've already got ics, and stock is pretty much perfect for most people...you can't really do a whole lot to change that...unless you want bare bones like aosp ROMs which we have, not to mention we already have jelly bean. So life's pretty much all good for us at the moment...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] morbidrealities:
You did. I just didn't read it right. My apologies.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
Yeah,

what brainsurgeon said...why do we need a hundred mediocre devs running around, polluting the threads with users begging for the patch and that, or this fix and that. WHen we already have been blessed with several high quality devs who are already putting our good stuff, both base and original (cm10 aokp etc). :cowboy:

Quality over Quantity. :D

What we now need, are some themers who will do CRAZY stuff....ICS themes are meh...lets get wild, let's get NEON:p:p:p:p:D:D:D