yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
minor update regarding the bounty status on page 1
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pandora2001:
Hello,

I followed the steps but when I put in a Rogers SIM card (have SGS I9000M) and keyed in the unlock code, I recieved the message "Network unlock request unsuccessful". I used two different methods to aquire the unlock code and got the same one which leads me to belive it is correct. I also tried to use the no SIM card method and #0111*CODE#.

Has anyone else had the same problem? How was it resolved?

The only thing I can think of is that I have newer unsupported firmware (I9000UGJG9). I am new to unlocking (no previous knowledge of programming) and am unsure where to get old firmware and how to put it on. If old software is put on, can it be updated or will that relock the phone to Bell?

Thank you and I appreciate your help,

M
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
what numbers did you get after you ran sgux2.exe bml3.bak?

did you get something like this?

SGUX v0.92b (C) 2010 By Mark0 & rbnet
Samsung Galaxy Unlock code eXtractor
(based on info by rhcp0112345 & RazvanG)

Opening file <bml3.bak>...
Searching code block...
Found.
Searching codes...

Freeze code : 98765432
Network Control Key: 12345678
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Funkadelick:
IS it possible to unroot the bell vibrant ? yes or no and how ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
P.S. whoever did not send me. I never got any donations other then the two for the bounty.

Just got an email about a reply here. Figured id share.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
yes, steps by steps instructions are on page 1
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pandora2001:
Hi!

When I ran the code sgux2.exe bml3.bak, I recieved the following:

Freeze code : 70402***

Network Control Key: 49368***

(Sorry for the late response, I was out of town.)

Your advice is greatly appreciated,

M
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
the Network Control Key is the one used to sim unlock the phone, so you can use your phone on any network
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pandora2001:
I entered the network control key on a Rogers SIM but get the message ""Network unlock request unsuccessful" (I tried both ways -- putting the card in and getting a prompt for an unlock code or by keying in #0111*CODE#). I tried both keep debugging on and keeping it off.

The only difference between the instructions that are posted in the first 2 posts is that I have firmware (I9000UGJG9). Could this be the problem? Is there an easy way to get older firmware?

Thank you!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
nope, i also did it with JG9 firmware

there is another file that you can grab to repeat the same process nv_data.bin use the same steps to download that file, and repeat instead of using the bml3 file
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] oscartgrouch:
Unlock Error

I have the T-mobile Samsung Vibrant. I have the same exact error

"Originally Posted by pandora2001

I entered the network control key on a Rogers SIM but get the message ""Network unlock request unsuccessful" (I tried both ways -- putting the card in and getting a prompt for an unlock code or by keying in #0111*CODE#). I tried both keep debugging on and keeping it off.

The only difference between the instructions that are posted in the first 2 posts is that I have firmware (I9000UGJG9). Could this be the problem? Is there an easy way to get older firmware?

Thank you!"

that you are getting. I have tried the T-mobile supplied unlock and the Generated unlock provided through xda. Gave me the same number for unlock so I am confident that the xda methodoligy is sound. T-mobile alluded to an escalation code, when I get the final verdict in a day or so ill let you know if it worked.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AAccount:
I'm not sure if anybody will read this but will I have to re root the phone when the official Android 2.2 comes out? I have an adblock app that requires root privileges. Thanks in advance for your responses.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
yes you'll probably need to re root it again

as you are wipeing out everything when you load a new ROM
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
did you get any update from Tmobile?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] CatalystWon:
Clarifying Rooting Instructions

Even though I am a former senior mainframe software engineer, I also have occasional difficulty fully understanding many of the kind, generous, and well-intentioned instructions provided throughout XDA.

I think the discrepancy is due to the widely varying software and documentation expertise among our members.

Some members have never rooted or unlocked a phone, have no experience with Linux, no experience with command line instructions, or have no experience connecting devices to PC's and controlling/communicating with these devices from the PC. I often wonder if command line instructions posted are for Linux or Windows PC's as the command line instructions look more Linux-like than MS-DOS.

Sometimes it isn't clear whether the command line instructions are to be run on the PC or on the phone, an important distinction.

I hope everyone kindly providing instructions keeps the lowest common denominator in mind when providing instructions.

- Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
yes as soon as you reboot the phone, the first thing it will pop up is the NCK screen, or basically the screen asking you to enter the SIM unlock code
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dzekiiksi:
Galaxy S Captivate

Hi,

I purchased Galaxy S Captivate in Canada from US (AT&T) unlocked. Install my Rogers SIM card, and phone and texting working, but data does not. Does anybody know why, or if i should do something more to get it running (data).

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Inios:
Yes, you must input the APN settings manually to get data.

Settings -> Wireless and Network -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names

Click Menu and 'Add New APN' with the details below

APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn

Proxy: <not set>

Port: <not set>

Username: <not set>

Password: <not set>

Server: <not set>

MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com

MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS Port: 80

MCC: 302 (retrieved from SIM)

MNC: 720 or 72 (automatically retrieved from SIM).

Authentication type: <not set>

APN type: <not set>
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dzekiiksi:
Thank you very much!

It works now.

It looks easy when somebody who knows tells you how to do it.

One more time thank you very much!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] digitaljeff:
doesnt the sgs unlock tool from market work??

i tried a telus and rogers sim after using the unlock code from it and both seem to work fine...

if this was covered in the previous pages i apologize, didnt want to read threw the novel that is this thread

edit:: noticed it was covered in the first page.. bleh.. my bad
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Little Dragon:
grats on the Cappy. i've also got one and get lots of comments about it. gonna enjoy that aspect as much as i can before Rogers releases it officially (which looks like next year at this pace...lol. there are so many enraged people wanting it and posting about it on RedFlagDeals)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BKash:
Unlock code for Bell i9000 samsung galaxy s

:mad:Thanks to the info on the forum, I retrieved my phones unlock code- put in a new sim card from Telus and tried to unlock. The phone would not accept the code. I followed the u-tube process shown about unlocking this exact phone.

I have rechecked the number about ten times- no luck.

Would the freeze number have any impact on the unlock process? I also have that number.

If anyone can tell me what I maybe doing wrong, I would greatly appreciate it.

Should I set it to factory settings or could it be a sim card problem?

Thanks,

Ben
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tony604:
I bought a Bell sgs off craigslist. The guy was using it with a Fido sim card, so I naturally assumed it was unlocked. Only problem, when I put my Rogers sim in, it asked for an unlock code.

To make a long story short, turns out he paid someone to unlock the phone. But rather than unlock the phone, this person programmed the phone to be locked to Fido. I found this out the hard way. I ended up locking it to Rogers since it was not taking the unlock code (the unlock app gave the same code as manually extracting it the long way). Maybe the phone has to be locked to the original carrier before the unlock code will work. I haven't tried locking it back to Bell then trying the code again. My sgs is perfectly fine being locked to rogers for the time being. Not excited about freezing my phone from too many unlock attempts. Btw, anyone know how many tries you get before it freezes?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BKash:
Bell samsung galaxy S i9000

Thanks for the quick reply- but not being a super-tech, how would I know that this phone is not locked to Bell. I actually placed a Telus sim in the phone, before I started all this and it would not connect, so that is why i went to the unlock process.

If someone can tell me how to check on whether this phone is locked or not, I would greatly appreciate it- otherwise- the money will have to go to Bell, which I would rather donate to the developers.

Cheers.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
If anyone needs help on their unlock situation. You may contact me via PM.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BKash:
Thanks for the offer of help.

I am not sure why my Bell phone will not accept the unlock code- it could be that I have not reset it to factory settings, or could it be that there is a prefix such as "*" or another character that I need to use before entering the unlock number.

I am using a Telus sim card, which I would think should not make any differnece even if the card is defective (I just bought it), in accepting the unlock code.

I am unfortunately not a computer whiz like most of you on this site, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BKash:
Bell Samsung Galaxy S i9000

I have just searched the other blogs and found that putting in the following:

*#7465625# will open a window that shows the status of the phone and in my phone, it shows that the Network Lock is "ON"- so if anyone knows whether changing that staus will effect the ability to secure an unlock for the phone (which I have from the script, but phone will not accept), please post your ideas. Not sure how I would change the Network unlock on phone?

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] prince_72:
Hi

I unlocked my phone with the help of rhcp0112345 and everything was fine.

After few weeks I have had the internal SD corruption and I sent the phone to Bell

for repair. Bell actually repaired the phone (The paper says replace PBA) and now

the phone is again locked to Bell. I tried the old code and it did not work. I downloaded the SGX tool and it gave me a new unlock code. I thought these unlock codes are based on the imei.

Anyway I tried to put the new unlock code but again no luck.

I checked my imei and it is the same. I am running the H2 firmware.

Does anyone know if there is a solution to this ?

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
You probably froze the phone by attempting the first unlock code too many times. Use the new unfreeze code first, and then the new unlock code. Should work..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] prince_72:
Actually I did not try the unlock code a lot of times. (I think only 2)

Again the phone asks me for the unlock code and not the unfreeze code.

How do I apply the unfreeze code in this case?

Also my imei is the same but there is a /4 at the end. maybe this makes the difference

for the phone not to accept both codes
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Ash88:
I just had the same situation yesterday - got my phone back from bell need to unlock again and new codes. Tried a few tries and I had to use the unfreeze code in the unlock prompt followed by the unlock code. Worked for me....

Good luck!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] hojoo:
help me...

hi guys,

i never had smart phone before and i feel so lost right now.....

i just got myself sgs i9000m from creiglist and spend whole day to figure out to unlock the phone... i did some research before i bought this phone and i wish i didn't:( its great looking phone and i would like to keep it... please help me!!!

right from the start... i was told it was unlocked, so i put my sim card in... however i could not call but strange reason ppl could call me and i could accept the calls(btw sounded terriable)

i went to many forms... which i found xda very helpful (some ways) explaining step by step... however i don't have a clue...

i don't understand the term "debugging or rooting" especially....

my first attempt was using "generate unlock windows" file, which took me nowhere... could not find the code...

than i got confused with rooting and debugging...

i found the status of my phone LOCKED(i guess to bell)

just to start from scratch, i went to recovery mode and reset everything...(i hope it wasn't a bad idea)

i really don't know where to start... do i root first and unlock or unlock first(if i understand the concept)???

i don't understand the direction on first page of this form.... please help

thanks in advance....
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jnk1348:
Hey,

I'm considering buying a Bell Galaxy S, but I'm not sure of the current unlock situation.

Is it still possible to unlock current Galaxy S? Is there any firmware update we can't unlock yet?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
all Galaxy S can be unlocked easily via software
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mn101:
Hi. I ran the command above in Step 7 and the script ran ok. I got the NCK as described. But when I powered off my phone and powered it back up again I did not get the "Requesting network unlock" prompt. How do I know if my phone is unlocked? Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] bobbytomorow:
I keep coming up with "unsuccessful"

I am rooted, got code from the tut in this thread it matched the code I got from galaxy unlocker and some other app (all codes the same) but for some reason my galaxy will not accept the code and unlock :/

It is a Bell Mobility Galaxy S Vibrant GT-I9000M, running eclair
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] bobbytomorow:
Ok I got it

After I applied the 3 button combo fix, I rebooted into recovery and did a factory wipe, entered the code at the prompt and viola
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] 3py0n:
First off, thank you all for your hardwork and devotion to Android!!! Recently discovered this site (about a month ago) And have been following ever since :D

Just wondering if this unlock method is for Bell's Vibrant exclusive or is it possible with Roger's Captivate.

And I've been trying to find out how much of a difference there is between a locked and unlocked phone.

Examples:

being on Rogers and using the Roger's Captivate.

-any apps or features disabled due to it being locked?

being on Bell and using the Bell's Vibrant.

-any apps or features disabled due to it being locked?

Thanks in advance!

I'm planning to buy either the Captivate from Rogers or Vibrant from Bell, both second hand from people. Both are priced the same. I initially wanted the Vibrant but after researching and reading about horror stories like unable to enter Recovery mode, having interal SD corruptions, having a recovery mode locked by provider, etc...I'm getting a little nervous/scared about unlocking the Vibrant.

While as if I got the Captivate I could just use it as is OR unlock it. I researched and both phones are pretty much the same but the when it comes to the cameras, the Vibrant was better for some strange reason.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance! and love this forum/site :D

Hoping to get an answer soon as the sellers are waiting on me :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] crippenx:
Just purchased a Galaxy Vibrant today and unlocked it without a hitch -- however once I plopped in my Rogers sim (which was on an iphone) noticed 3G doesn't work anymore .. it did with the prepaid Bell sim that came with the phone.

Could it be the iphone dataplan i have only works with an iphone ? or does the unlocking not unlock 3g?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] CASz:
I had unlocked my phone then relocked it to bell (302 610) when I was having some problems and thought I might have to take it in. Now it won't accept the unlock code when I put in a Rogers SIM. Suggestions?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SHIK1:
7. Run CMD

CD (change directory ) to the folder where you have the files

execute/run sgux2.exe bml3.bak

done this but it says :

searching code block

found

searching codes......

then nothing????

after 8 hours of trying to unlock my 2.2 tmob uk i did it with this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=843323
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ibeam:
Asking for Assistance

Please, help to unlock...

I just bought my Samsung S Vibrant (GTI9000M) from Bell Canada. It runs Android 2.2 Froyo.

I have the root access on my phone. However, there is neither /efs folder nor nv_data.bin file when I go to Computer -> GT-I9000M -> Phone.

The Windows Unlock Generator says:

*Error: unable to find file <.\nv_data.bin>

Please, can someone assist me?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SHIK1:
after 8 hours of trying to unlock my 2.2 tmob uk i did it with this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=843323
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dawen:
after this method i got a bogus imei #, glad i backup the efs folder
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ciudadbonita:
Thats not true;

The vibrant for Bell canada i9000m running froyo jk4 cant be unlocked.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ciudadbonita:
Im in the same boat, i cant get the old script that worked for 2.1 to work for froyo jk4, someone please help us, ill throw virtual beers at you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SHIK1:
unlucky coz mine stayed the same
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] brandon_fontana:
help!!

I succesfuly unlocked my new galaxy vibrant ( Bell ) and am now using it with TELUS. Everything works fine for the voice and txt messages but i cant use data!!

The phone is not yet rooted and yes i do have a data plan..

What can i do to regain acces to my data??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SHIK1:
should've used APN backup tool from the market.... backup restore APN settings...

You'll have to go to

settings

wireless and network

mobile networks

Acces point names (APNs)

and configure them yourself for mms and internet
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] brandon_fontana:
how can i find the settings that i need to input for the TELUS network?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SHIK1:
ID PROBABLY USE THE INTERNET MATE... YOU HEARD OF GOOGLE?

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ind...n/ON/phones_and_devices/nontelusdevices.shtml
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] brandon_fontana:
i tried the link but it says the page does not exist :confused:
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mafiaboy01:
But mine is the /03 version and I have no problem with recovery or download.

I flashed 2.2 froyo with no problems.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
maybe i'm doing my key sequences wrong, but using the same key sequence in my UK version it works fine.

when i do the volume up + home + power

it goes into an endless loop

so i go press the 3 buttons

when it comes up with the Galaxy S black and white banner

i wait for it to go back to the black screen

then let go of the power button

maintaining the volume up + home pressed.

if i keep all 3 pressed, it goes no where, it just gets stuck in that endless loop

i also tried the USA version holding both volume up+volume down + power (because they have no home button) that doesn't work, it just goes into normal boot

I'm i missing something?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mafiaboy01:
I do, Power+volup/down depending on what you want+home

When the phone starts to boot I let go of the power and it loads the screen.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
Ya mine does the same thing just the endless loop.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
$ cp -a bml* /sdcard/bml_dump
cp -a bml* /sdcard/bml_dump
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml0!c': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml1': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml10': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml11': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml12': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml2': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml3': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml4': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml5': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml6': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml7': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml8': Operation not permitted
cp: can't create '/sdcard/bml_dump/bml9': Operation not permitted

So what am I doing wrong?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
yup, tried that, and no luck, still goes all the way into the OS

i let go of the power as soon as i see the black and white logo

i also tried to let go of the power after the blank and white logo

man... this is becoming some what of a problem, without being able to get into download mode, i can't use Odin safely.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AJerman:
Don't try to copy it, you need to use dd like this:

dd if=/dev/block/bml12 of=/sdcard/bml12

Also, I'd only do what you need. I think there's quite a bit of data in there and it will probably take a long time if you do them all. I just used 12 as an example because that's the radio firmware that I've been looking for, but since I got JG8 and have the same issues, I guess it's not a big deal. If you wouldn't mind uploading the contents of bml12 for me though, I'd still appreciate it. :)

I haven't entirely read what you tried, so I'm sorry if I'm just stating the obvious again, but you do have the data cable plugged in also right? I don't know about your phone, but the method on the Captivate that has worked every time for me is to turn it off, plug in the data cable and wait for the green battery to pop up, then hold vol up and vol down and the power button until the screen goes black, continue to hold vol up and down, but let go of power and it should go into download mode.

If not, you should be able to get into download mode by plugging it into your computer with debugging enabled so you can use adb, then do adb reboot download.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
ADB works fine, but is no good for bricked situations.

i did try the Captivate method, it doesn't work either, but i'll give it another shot.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
There has to be a way.. to turn it back on or its a different key sequence.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
Where did you guys buy your phones from Bestbuy, Futureshop, Bell because I want to try to avoid the "/03" version...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
I got bml12, but not bml4, same problem:

$ dd if=/dev/block/bml4 bs=1 of=/sdcard/block_dump/bml4
dd if=/dev/block/bml4 bs=1 of=/sdcard/block_dump/bml4
/dev/block/bml4: cannot open for read: Permission denied

I've attached bml12.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
Bestbuy for myself.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yes Captivate method was a bugger but worked everytime once you got it. AJerman is correct that is exactly how you do it on captivate it works everytime. So if it's not working that way of course that's just not it. They went through extreme measures to keep this out of non-bell hands hah, or did I miss something?

Yarr keep on it dudes, I can't do much I can get my hands on one
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NotBillable:
So is there currently no way to unlock a samsung galaxy that is locked to Bell?