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[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] steee.graham:
Stab in the dark- would modifying the radio rom allow unlock

Hi guys,

I've been reading the forums as I have been given an xda2s to unlock.

I can't help with source code to create a xda3unlock.exe but had a thought and just wondered if anyone had considered this.

From what I can gather the simunlock happens within the radio rom. Since we have an unlock program for the xda2, would it not be possible to flash the radio rom to a version for the xda2 such as radio version 1.05.12 then use the method for xda2??

I don't have a sync cable at the moment so I can only ask if anyone else has tried this, if not, I'll try in the week when I can get his cable off him and post an answer.

good luck guys, you're all doing a great job to find the solution.[/b]
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Nice thinking, thanks for trying to help....but I think the Radio ROMs are not intechangeable, as they are laid out differenty.

But keep those ideas coming....! :)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] bad:
I found a man who unlock HTC phone cost 15 GBP on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6385277392&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Anybody tries?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Mouseman1463:
Hey Bad,

I signed in to add that link too! lol! This guy's simply asking for the IMEI number it seems? I'll email and ask if any software needs to be run, but the ad suggests not. So we should be able to crack an unlocker from just IMEI...? Apologies, but this is not my speciality by any means; I'm just trying to help with ideas! :oops: does seem we have a lot of .uif files though, so that route seems strong too... good luck to those attempting to crack this one!

Mike
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Yup, I would love to know if he returns the unlock code, or sends you a program etc. just like the imei-check guys are doing...

So if anyone have used this guy, please let us know! :)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] nthorpey:
Just got my XDA 2s unlocked using only IMEI number though O2 they acually get unlock code from the supplier , its not O2 themselves who get this code
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] vma:
Hi,

I did not read the thread from beginning to end, but I believe you guys are hoping to be able to get the algorithm that returns the unlocking code from an IMEI bey looking at pairs of codes and IMEI's.

If I understood you correctly, then please forget that idea!

If you know the least bit of cryptography, you will know that such a venture is pointless.

Cheers,

vma
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Thanks, and yes, I am aware of that.

It is not our intention to deduct the unlock code using the IMEI code. Read the thread, and you will understand what our intentions are: Developing a proggie that will override the sec. section in the Radio ROM, allowing the phone to be unlocked.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dmawer:
Deducing the unlock code from the IMEI number

Happygoat, I have been reading this thread for the last couple of weeks.

I wholeheartedly agree with you about the programme, but what if we can get an algorithm to get the unlock code from the IMEI number - wouldn't that be good aswell?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Re: Deducing the unlock code from the IMEI number

That would be ofcourse great...! Then all my disassembly problems are solved...you have that stuff laying around perhaps? ;)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] nthorpey:
IF that is the case then would my IMEI number and unlock code be of any use to you ? email me at spammed !!! and i may send them to you
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] VietNam:
Re: Deducing the unlock code from the IMEI number

@Happy goat:

Lets think: HTCPPCPEv1Unlock.exe gets some data from the Radio ROM and base on this data generates an unlock code. Now we have to make a proggie that writes back this data to the Radio ROM of ANY OTHER LOCKED phone and use THE SAME UNLOCK CODE (that IMEI-CHECK give you) to unlock this LOCKED Phone. Use the same method to unlock ANY locked phone with THE SAME UNLOCK CODE.

Is it possible???
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] VietNam:
Here is another .uif file and unlock code (T-Mobile Compact) for your reference!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
I researched him, and he uses www.imei-check.com also. Nothing new there. He's just a "reseller"... ;)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] pvdongen@itelligencia.com:
Different approach....

If you take a rom dump of the phone and unlock it and then restore the original rom dump again does it stay unlocked?

Put differently:

If you gave me the rom dump of an unlocked phone, would that work on mine and have my phone unlocked as well.

Can anyone verify this?

We only need one more step:

Then if I patched your unlocked rom to match my provider / language setting wouldn't that solve the issue or at least give us a workaround?

Probably comparing before / after images of an unlock operation might reveal the required info then.

(just my €0,02 worth)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Re: Different approach....

Yes, because the unlock is written on a section of your device that is not affected by radio updates and/or flashing.

No, this will have no effect. This would mean that with a Radio update, you could remove your SIM Lock. This is not the case.

Great ideas though, keep them coming...! :)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] pvdongen@itelligencia.com:
Look at this

@Happygoat

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=105065

If the Harrier and Blue Angels are really similar, doesn't that mean the unlocking codes are stored on that Qualcomm MSM5500 chip for the Blue Angels as well. Maybe we can join the two threads and combine the effort?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ozymandias:
Here's a theory for everyone to shoot down.

Suppose it was possible to change the IMEI number of an XDA2s and you have the IMEI and unlock code of someone who has already unlocked their phone. Could you not change your IEMI to their IMEI, unlock the phone using their unlock code and then change the IMEI back to your original one ?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Updater:
I am not to sure about this but I beleive that altering the IMEI code, even to change it back, is quite illegal and anyone using or propagating software to do this would be in deep trouble.

This site could even have difficulties for hosting the software.

Richard
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Exactly...! ;)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] TheLastOne:
Also, who would be willing to allow their IMEI to be used in that way? I doubt you would.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ozymandias:
I'm merely putting it forward as a theory (as stated in my question).

I know it is illegal. I'm asking if anyone thinks its possible.

Also, a number of people have already posted their IMEIs and unlock codes to this thread, so there's no shortage of them if someone were going to test such a theory.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
True, good point, and I appreciate your ideas.

Technically speaking you could have a point....BUT...then we have to code a program to change IMEI numbers.

This requires the same skill set...namely bypassing the RIL (Radio Interface Layer) to pass AT% commands directly to the Radio ROM area in the device.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ozymandias:
OK. That's kind of what I suspected.

If changing an IMEI is as complex as cracking the SIM lock then its does not represent a viable shortcut even if it were possible.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] zerodrool:
After Reading All the Excellent Info For U Guy's n Girl's

Looking at what you are all trying to figure out with reg's to the IMEI number and the file the on line guys get you to send in HTCPPCPEUnlockInfo.uif

I think that the HTCPPCPEUnlockInfo.uif file is just the validation for the company to perform the unlock and that the actual code it some how encrypted within the IMEI number like some of you have reported that some people dont need the HTCPPCPEUnlockInfo.uif file to unlock the phone this is just for Legal ligitimate companys and to check that you have the phone and its yours

One of the main unlock sites are now asking for photo id to check you are you because of the stolen phones and fraud

I'm not and expert and i not stupid buit the answer lies with the IMEI number which is different with every phone and the decrypt prosess of this number gives you the unlock code

3.30am in the morning signing off lol

Their must be a single source for these unlocking codes/decryption and the is with the phone's locking provider
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] zaidisyed:
SX66

Can you please also post the instructions as to how to enter the code in SX66 to unlock it...Thanks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] zaidisyed:
SX^^

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Can you please also post the insttructions as to how to enter the unlock code to unlock SX66
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] j0k3r:
Unlocking Xda3

Any UpDates for today? Deadly need simxda3unlock.exe :D :roll:

HappyGoat ... everybody waiting for your FINAL Post ;) GL !!!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] j0k3r:
One more thing for anderstending ...

It`s imposible to get code by IMEI only, becose only providers hwo seld this phone can do it (like in case with O2, they send the unlock code for some pplz) All others, who telling you that they can ... ("..." change it for ehat u want ;) ) lyers ...

ok ...

2nd HappyGoat can you show me what are u doing now and where r u? I mean about this program ... did u encode the msg from program from imei-check? I`ll try to help ..
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
For the disassemblers among us that want to study this:

The proggie is packed with Arma*dillo 4.XX with the following protections enabled:

- Debug Blocker (easy to bypass)

- COPYMEM2 (can be done)

- Nanomites (*****, but can be done)

- Code splicing

- Import Table deletion (*****)

If you are familiar with unpacking, please PM me as I am struggling with it and about to give up and seek another solution.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] j0k3r:
SimLock

HappyGoat .. Did u get any PM from me? :?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] lazzy:
Unlocked my SX66 thru imei-check

UIF (pls rename to .UIF), IMEI and unlock code as attached.

Imei-Check now requires photo identification (Driver's license or passport).

Hope this helps.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] digifret:
Is anyone working on this?

If someone is working on this right now, is help needed?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] zouganelis:
Digifret,

You bet we do need help! If you have experience in decryption etc, you could offer great help! I have been away for a while and I don't know at what stage this project is. Happygoat and I started investigating on this a couple of months ago, but I lost track on the way due to lack of time (this is the second year of my PhD) and loads of work to do right now.

Happygoat, are there any good news yet? Sorry I didn't reply to you, thanks for all the information you've sent me. Sorry mate, i just don't have any time to spare on this at the moment :(

Cheers,

Zouga
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HappyGoat:
Hmmm, not sure if it is a good idea to post my findings publicly here.

But I am making progress, and am close! If you happen to be a good eVC coder, send me a pm...Once I am finished with how to remove simlock, it needs to be put in a simple program....nothing fancy.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Danny-B-:
Hi there :)

I'm very new to these forums (infact this is my first post) but i have been watching this thread for quite some time.

I would love to see this project completed, its cool the ammount of people offering help towards this :)

anyway , i know a little C++ coding (console applications) but mostly Visual basic. have played with eVB quite abit. So i dont know if i could help but drop me a PM if you think i could.

Ohh and keep up the good work.

My O2 network is really crap , i want to return to my old vodaphone SIM
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] asphyxia:
/me pats happygoat on the back

good work mate, if you need any further information from a IIs, or even a guinea pig phone (=p) give me a shout, id be happy to volunteer mine.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] j0k3r:
Is it project still alive? :?

HappyGoat: Any UpDates? :?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] robertzdl:
CEF8C4D8C85C58B39614688000000000

CEF1C3D0613C97429614B08000000000

CEFCC3D8CAFC3D319614888000000000

CEF5C3D0BF3C74429614D08000000000

CEF8C3D856AC31329614E88000000000

CEF8C3D8B75C77B19614688000000000

CEFCC3D8D5FC9DF29614088000000000

CEF5C4D0E46CA5D39614508000000000

CEFEC4D859CC4A839614988000000000

CEF7C4D01A4C74749614E08000000000

unlock:43617361
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] rock2gether:
robert??,

hey robert pls can u tell me what do those codes u posted mean??

is this the way to decrypt the codes from the log file or what?? guys i have no idea and i am a total amature

just been following this so that may be all u guys who understand all this can post a way abt how to unlock the damn phone

i bought mine from the uk and is locked to o2
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HDuser:
found this

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=121067#121067

Can somebody verify?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] wsellado:
Hi!

I am looking for online shops to unlock my XDA IIs. Any suggestions?

Thanks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] blackfoot:
Try www.imei-check.co.uk, did my IIi, £20, painless and quick.

Would have preferred it free and donated to xda-dev, but needed to get back onto Orange.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] readytogo:
unlock codes

I have read the (dedicated) ways you all follow in order to crack the unlock code - and I really hope the IMEI is the one, because the programming is all beyond me. (I just want to unlock my XDA2i)

However, to help a little, it may be that although the codes have

more than 8 digits in common, perhaps only the last (first) 8 are used?

I would also imagine there would be a reasonably easy way to

"see" the required unlock number - simply to cope with the huge

number of IMEI used. Otherwise it would be to complicated.

Not much use perhaps - just helping to look for the grail.

Best wishes.

readytogo
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] readytogo:
Has anyone checked for a "simple" code from the IMEI numbers please?

Eg. taking every other number from the 15 would give 8 digits, then perhaps add one to the odd digits 1st 3rd 5th etc. and/or subtract one from the even digits 2nd, 4th etc. (just an example)

Because of the huge number of numbers, the many different suppliers,

the vast number of retail outlets, etc. I think a much simpler method would be used to formulate the unlock code.

In which case all the rest is a smoke screen.

Readytogo.

PS. if (when) you do crack it - please let me know soonest! Many thanks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] popeyesfx:
IIs unlocking

Happy Goat

Have PMed a couple of times, if you still need a hand then i will offer my services.

Would like to help if i can
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] greate:
xdaIIs

I'll be willing to try a beta test on my unit when this project materialized
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] greate:
xdIIs unlocking Method

How about this idea from another thread?

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22353
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] negatong:
Re: xdIIs unlocking Method

Does the way work on locked MDA III(XDA IIs)? Or even MDA Compact (XDA Mini)? Sorry that I can't make a try because I haven't a locked device on hand. But I really want to know the result, and of course, thank you guys for your dedication here.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] popeyesfx:
sim unlock

havnt managed to get this to work on a IIs, gives a sim status unknown when i reset it
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] asphyxia:
iirc simlock.exe is just the program for requesting the unlock code and performing the operations to verify the code and unlock the phone.

using this method doesnt actually unlock the phone, merely stops it asking for the unlock code at startup. phone still remains locked with no service.

tested on o2 xda2s

it also annoyingly asks you to add a ringtone every time you reset =p

hohum, and again: [power] - [stylus]

--asphy
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jwschors:
I've been following this thread with lots of interest, and I figured maybe I could make a little contribution.

I've executed the program that creats the .uif-file and after that you have almost limitless retries. After running the program I updated my Magician with a new rom --> from 1.01 upto 1.12.00 with ExtROM 1.12.128 and Radio 1.12.10; after this I tried and put in a different sim-card and it gave simlock again, BUT this time I had only 3 tries left...

I hope this is usefull information
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] GSC:
Unlock retries

Let me see if I get this right: after you run the imei-check util, you can try to input an unlock code with a disallowed sim card in the machine unlimited times??? Or you can try 3 times again if you run the app? That would be awesome, I could brute-force the unlock code, there are only 10million combinations :)

BTW, what happens normally, when you try the unlock code, and input invalid stuff 3 times in a row? You can't ever unlock it after that, or what?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] popupstands:
re i just purchased off ebay

Don't know if this will help but I just purchased a bit of software that is ment to unlock XDA IIs, I have just ordered my XDA so cannot test if someone wants a copy please email me at uksourcing@gmail.com and I will forward you a copy of program
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dezz:
I"ll DO IT! SEND SEND SEND !!!

and its dezz@o2.pl
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] popeyesfx:
dont bother

he sent it through to me and its a ripoff from this site for xda and xda2
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
thought that software the guy bought from ebay would be the ones from here .. ppl take ppl for fools and its not cool.. if anyone needs help in programming on the project im in, I can do various things and im usefull. pm me if i can be of any help
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
guys just a quick thought a UIF file can also be read by unix or by the new darwin OS maybe if you read the file with the OS you could see the unlock code i bet its stored in the UIF file somewhere and all they do is open the file and read it and tell you in the email what the code was that they saw.. just a idea.. i have been working on opening the file in unix... for the past 3 hours if i get a breakthrough ill post .. hopefully shouldnt take much longer, keep up the good fight.. good luck to all who are trying to help in this project.

Acideax
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
is this post dead .. GOD i hope not all that hard work and for what ....
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] popeyesfx:
hope not

looks like happygoat and zongelious are busy at the moment.

If they dont get back on it then will take it up myself when i get the time. busy at work at the moment so not much spare time.

if anyone would like to help the pm me than ks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
i unlocked my xda2i

i unlocked my xda2i.. using 1 .cab file....... :twisted:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] chu:
unlock xda 2i

Hi acideax, did you say you have unlock your 2i? can you elaborate?

thankx
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
yes I unlocked my xda2i

Well It took about 30 hours work and I hacked some files.. and this community doesnt like ppl to talk about hacking or hackers so i cant tell anyone what i did on here. sorry...

but i have other ways for ppl to get in touch with me.

Acid
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HDuser:
Re: yes I unlocked my xda2i

Hum, I must be on the wrong site and in the wrong community.

Last time I was in touch with reality I found a forum section devoted to hacking, a sim unlock tool and all the tools that I need to dump a rom as well as upgrade it. I also found wiki that seems to have info about file structure, roms reg hacks, upgrade methords and the like.

But hell I am just me.

There once was a guy that had the ver 5.0 rom on a BA and will post the upgrade instuctions soon......now we have a cab file that will unlock a 2i.....soon.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] obelix:
Why boast that you unlocked an XDA III in a topic relating to unlocking and then not post that unlock or at least describe the technique?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
ahh

but here is the thing i posted some software that i hacked and told ppl pm me if they need help.. and my post was removed and i was told off now I dont want to get into trouble or get booted from the comm so iif i get approved to post then i will untill then i will not post sorry all.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] HDuser:
Re: ahh

@acideax

This is an intresting comment.

I was not aware that we remove posts, what we seem to do is edit the post and remove links to hacked commercial software (other sites offer this service) as well as offencive posts such as naked pictures. (other sites offer that service).

Personlay the only posts that I have ever removed have been double postings. (same text sent 2 timies).

The way I understand your info is that you have a xda IIi and have developed a cab that unlocks this device thus making it SIM free. This is the same as the unlock tool that was devloped by the users group of this site and thus of intrest to us all.

Please PM me on this subject and I will take it up in the moderators forum.

Thanks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] acideax:
how i Did it

download the HTCPPCPEv1Unlock.exe program from http://www.imei-check.co.uk/htcppcpeunlock.zip.. yes you can click the link here and it will work.

then use the program to extract the uif file from your xda and then open the UIF file in unix or linux and your code is right in there... you cant miss it ... once you have opened the file turn off your xda and put a sim card in it and put the batt back in and turn it on and enter the code when asked and it should say code accepted.

Thats it .. really hard huh... well its a 8 digit code and it should stand out
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] chu:
unlock xda 2i

Hi acid, I got as far as getting the file and manage to installed Linux to my PC then tried opened the file in Kword or Keditor but I dont see anything different than opening it in word or text. Could you please tell us which application you use in Linux or Unix to open that uif file?

cheers
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] marcelol:
Re: how i Did it

"pen sadi uif" ? Can you clarify that ? And not to sound dense...but....how's about supplying an offset..a leading byte pattern, something. Is it right at the beginning of the file ? Is it preceded by some discernable some text phrase included in the file ?

Thanks....because inquiring minds, want to know.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] GSC:
Re: how i Did it

I think that's supposed to be "open said uif", so just open the file.

I would also like to know what app. to use to open the file and where exactly to look for that elusive unlock code. :?:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] marcelol:
open..said UIF

If he means "Open said UIF", then the issue would be to determine WHERE within that UIF we should be looking. Could someone post a copy of their UIF, and the unlock code they were given, so it can be confirmed that in fact, there is a byte pattern within the UIF that matches the unlock code signatures.

Essentially, you could use just about any hex editor. UltraEdit, or even TextPad under windows would provide you with that functionality.