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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] MaelstromXC:
What should be the reason for not purchasing it after I tried it out?

Tell them the recovery or download mode is not working?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
Yes.

And this is important for a few reasons:

Fixing and recovering from failed updates (through Samsung or your carrier)

Custom development, as it is Android.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Thanks

Thanks for the heads up on testing download mode before hand, that makes it a LOT more of a gamble for USA folk sadly, as we'll have no way to test before purchasing. Perhaps something can be done. I'll keep updated thanks for the info.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Beast11:
Has anyone tried a software unlock? I know there are stores that do this... If that works then why not go through them?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
You can still use custom firmware through adb, and by extension ClockworkMod ROM Manager though.

Should work pretty much the same way, you just can't recover it if something goes wrong.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] JAYWIL07:
Us guy with a canadian i9000m in a few days

Guys I will have my s soon will let you know what happens after I play.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Woolios:
Well I took the chance on the off chance that unlockgenie.com will work, since I heard about the possible success and what the hell $25.00 bucks. I spend that on a case of beer. Also I really don't want to pay $75.00 to Bell. I think when I buy a phone outright it is mine to do as I wish and not be bound by stupid fine print or of that nature. Fingers crossed.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
Anyone was able to Sim Unlock this phone yet?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] wang1chung:
i was one of the unfortunate ones to get one of those phones (that can't go to download mode with the 3 buttons) out of 2 of my friends that all got one.

shouldn't you be able to just flash the same rom they have, and then be able to get the three button download mode to work? i am a n00b, but have rom flashing experience on an xbox360, and know that flashing the rom allows the xbox to boot to a different bootloader via hitting the eject button. shouldn't the same be true of the galaxy?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Daneshm90:
Honestly i think its a spl issue. Anyway if theres no point of return for u, honestly if u READ and PREPARE, then u shouldn't end up with a "brick". This phone will still be amazing w/o the 3button booting.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Beast11:
From what I know (which isn't too much) the spl has the thing that recognizes the boot. And when you flash and rom, nothing happens to the spl...

Edit: Danesh you beat me to it...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
i returned my Bell SGS so that they can send me a new one with working 3 button download mode.

i bricked the first Bell SGS because i couldn't get the 3 button to work after odin died halfway

win7 x64 fault
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
I swapped mine as well and got one that works with the 3button combo.. my buddy that works at future shop said that the only ones he has tested with the issue were just a few that came in on the 1st day.. the rest of the shipments have been fine..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] wang1chung:
yeah, i know i got the shaft going on launch day, what a scam.

anyways, from what i read about other phones, flashing the SPL is possible.

and what about fastboot?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Well that would be nice if what you stated was true, that would mean that waiting for a device longer is not a big deal, and would secure more of a chance of getting one that has access to download mode. I don't mind waiting, we'll see what happens.

Heh well this has been an odd one for Bell then, poor guys, they get a nice droid device finally, and some of them are booger'd up getting into download mode? :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DarthV:
Yeah but when you pay out $500+ tax on the phone, that's something we shouldn't have to worry about :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
i'll make sure yours will have a working Download mode.

my mind is too tired right now, i'll give you the full run down how much everything cost over a PM
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
Yes but 95%+ people will not notice this issue.. just the people that root will.. and with the new firmware with 2.2 coming soon they will likely fix the spl then..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
most SALES and TECHNICIANS at the Bells store have no CLUE what i'm talking about when i ask them to test the 3 Button mode into recovery/download mode.

the general answer is "Huh? what did you say? 3 whuat?....." :rolleyes: :eek:

then i show then and they are like "ohhhhhhhhhh, i didn't know that it can do that" :eek:

then i correct them "if it can't do that, then it's defective.... " and they are "really! :eek: ahhhhhhhhh"

and i'm like "ok... nvm, find me another unit that can do that!"
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] clubtech:
Sorry for the off-topic:

I was wondering how can one who lives in the US get his hands on the i9000M?

I saw nothing on eBay.

Is there a nice Canadian member here who will help me buy the device (and verify it can go into download mode with the 3 buttons)? i am willing to pay for your time.

If anyone is interested, please pm me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
if your close to the border just drive up to a Future shop or best buy..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] clubtech:
Thanks, i am in the SF Bay Area so not so close to the border :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jentech:
Yes, the guys were the same when I returned mine. They spent an addtional 15 minutes trying to get mine into download mode after showing them on their demo unit. I got mine the day before launch day, so it must have been the very first batch that came out.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
I went back to Best Buy to try to exchange it for another, but they were all sold out except for Richmond, where the only one in stock has the same issue.

I'll try again when they get more stock.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
I hope this phone is unlocked in the next month so I can take it over to Rogers.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
As long as this phone can't be Sim Unlocked then you aren't losing anything!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DarthV:
I just got a refund. Seems that they are pretty tight on issues like that. The woman @ the Bell store actually called to find out what my airtime usage was before getting another phone out for me. As soon as that happened, I figured I would not take the chance of getting jerked around after the 14day/30min_air for returns. What's FS return policy for phones? 30 days? I'll drop by this weekend to see if they have ones that will 3 finger into recovery :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
I don't have any other phone to go back to :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Daneshm90:
What do u guys think ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DarthV:
This was the first cell phone I've bought, so I'm in the same boat. Still have my landline and got the old moto rzr v3c back from work for my on call stuff next week.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
oh, piece of cake, it's only 16+ hours of driving :D

i used to drive up from Eugene, OR to Vancouver, BC on most weekends :D it only takes about 5 to 6 hours
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Daneshm90:
So has anyone gotten their codes from http://unlockgenie.com/ and can confirm this ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] zhumingvictor:
I just got mine exchanged in Futureshop, actually I didn't event try it in store. I don't event think they will allow me to try one by one. They just randomly picked another one for me and when I got home I can get into recovery mode in just one try!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Croak:
Clubtech, I MAY be unloading mine, 3 button confirmed.

Waffling between it and the Captivate (have both here). After a couple days with the unlockitnow.com "TurboSIM" working flawlessly in the Captivate, it's a tough call.

I love the looks of the Captivate, installed the Chromatic Carbon Fiber skin which makes it feel better. Screen on the Captivate is actually 10% or so brighter than any of the Bell Vibrants I've used, all the Bells have a much more pronounced blue push...this may go away as the Bells get used more, hard to say, and I didn't have another 4" S-AMOLED to compare with my Captivate when I picked it up, and it's nearly a month old now. TLDR, the screen looks better on the i897, and the whole phone looks much better. Of course, it'll soon be the most common Galaxy variant up here in Canada once Rogers starts selling it.

On the other hand, I love the 3-button layout on the Bell Vibrant, it's just easier to use this device, the physical home key is great, and while it feels cheap, once you get past that, it's more comfortable in the hand. I also love the wider choice of ROM and mods for it. I have the same Phantomskinz Carbon kit coming for it, may arrive today. That may solve the cheap feeling issue a bit.

TLDR 2. I can't make up my mind, but if I return the Captivate to AT&T, I get back the full $499 + tax it cost me, less the restock. If I sell the Vibrant, best I can probably get is $500.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Leon_Citron:
Seems that a guy at Modaco received his unlock code from Unlockgenie, good news !
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] JAYWIL07:
@clubtech

it is on ebay type in samsung galaxy s bell = a few different phones thats where i got mine it will be here next week.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] JAYWIL07:
@ croak they are going for 600 on ebay
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] JAYWIL07:
@ EVERYONE!!!!!!!

UNLOCKGENIE HAS FIXED THERE SYSTEM AND THEY HAVE THE UNLOCK CODE CONFIRMED SPOKE TOO 2 PEOPLE AND THE SITE IS UPDATED TO SHOW VIBRANT IN THE SYSTEM.

now can anyone confirm they have gotten it ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Hachi_Roku:
Hi, I think you won the auction that I retracted my bid on. I won the other one that ended earlier. It sucks I paid more but I should have my Galaxy S next week, hopefully it can be unlocked by then.

Hope you enjoy yours.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
UPDATE on UNLOCKGENIE.COM

IT's been 5 days since I ordered the code.

I talked to DANNY again today,

He basically told me that I should receive my code tomorrow.

We will see.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AnonDroid:
This post is for everyone who is wondering if the phone is unlockable or not.

To assure you guys, this phone has ALWAYS been unlockable from the start. Bell assured that the phone was unlockable since the phone launched. You options are:

1. Subscribe to Bell month-to-month, cancel your plan at the end of one month. After one month, you are eligible for unlock, and they will provide a code for $75~.

2. Go online and find a service that will provide you an unlock code. A few members in this thread has mentioned 'unlockgenie'.

3. Go to your local cellphone shops and see if they provide unlock codes. Most likely, they will charge you less than what Bell offers (remember for Bell, it's $50 for the service for a month plus $75 for the unlock, which is a total of $125).

For option 3, if you live in lower mainland B.C., for sure, places near Metrotown, Burnaby (most likely Crystal Mall), and places in Richmond will provide unlock services.

This thread's purpose was not to provide information about places to find unlock codes or information on hardware unlocks, but for

unlocking your phone via rooting your phone.

Just to clear up any questions you folks may have, so you can bring your discussions to another thread.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] clubtech:
Thanks Croak.

If you decide to sell yours, please PM me. we can do the transaction through ebay if you like.

Sadly i still can't find any on eBay. the one that is listed there does not have the 3 buttons working. i confirmed with the seller so it is a no go for me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] clubtech:
I think that guy had an i9000 not the i9000M

http://android.modaco.com/content/s...om/315046/how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-i9000/
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] a7ad67:
see this some one said he get the code and unlocked his device

http://android.modaco.com/content/s...om/315046/how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-i9000/
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] astralmind:
hmmm I wonder that too... I hope we'll get clarification on that soon... I'd leave work and buy the damn thing right away if it was the case !
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
please update us!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
He just posted it was the Euro version.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
correct me if I am wrong,

In the case of Xperia X10 (android) there were 2 ways to unlock the phone.

let's say if the phone was locked by Rogers (canadian provider)

you could either unlock the phone using the code for Rogers.

or Sony ericsson Factory unlock code.

I think UnlockGenie is providing the Factory Unlock code (correct me again if I am wrong)

in any case, they promised the code for tmr, I will keep you guys updated.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Beast11:
As soon as you say you got the unlock code and your phone is now unlocked, ill be at Best Buy :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
Yeah no kidding, me as well. I can't wait for this phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
I just want to be sure I got this download mode correctly?

Vol Down + Home (middle button located at the bottom of the phone) + Power Button when its off and continue to hold it?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
Yes if your phone has the download mode. Some don't.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] brunes:
What are the odds that the Sept. update will include a new SPL that will fix the recovery mode issue?

I am just trying to decide if I should attempt a exchange or not.. I am still in my 14 day / 30 min window, but won't be much longer.

For ppl who did do an exchange, what is the best way to save all your apps and settings?? I've spent a lot of time customizing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
Yup, like Ive been trying to go into that download/recovery mode but sadly nothing...

I do notice when it is connected to the machine (with usb connection) that I get that battery usage logo and tried to perform the steps but nothing...

So, should I return to exchange for another one?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
I would! thats what I did... it looks like it was just a few from the 1st batch that had the issue..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
Yup, I just got mine today from BB. It seemed weird like battery was 75% charged already and looked like someone played with it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] yhdks:
I just got my Galaxy S from Best Buy today, and the download mode works fine :) and my IMEI SV (?) is 03. I was gonna get Rogers's Captivate, but I just couldn't wait for another week lol. And is it only me or does Bell provide worse 3G signal than Rogers's?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
Yup I got the same version "03" and not the "/03" imei. I re-read the forum and removed the battery and tried the steps again, no go. :(

I assume also that recovery mode and download mode can be done without needing to connect via usb to computer?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
The /03 has nothing to do with download mode.. mine is an /03 and will go into recovery with the 3 button combo.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
I asked if "...recovery mode and download mode can be done without needing to connect via usb to computer?"
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
He was dispelling the 03 falacy.

You are correct, download mode does not need a computer.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
yep it sure can if you got a version that the 3 button combo works.. if not you need to use a usb cable and adb to get into download mode.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] LogicWater:
Thx TriC_101 & tylerham for your responses!

You guys been helpful in answering my questions :)

I will come back to ask some more questions when I get a working phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
Any Successful Sim Unlock Guys?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
well...

Danny from unlockgenie told me to wait antoehr 48hrs...

there were some Bell Galaxy S people who got their order delivered 3 hrs ago (according to Danny)

please come out and share your experience with us
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Idan73:
Well that's a bit of a downer news.seems like we're getting a runaround.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pookguy88:
Yeah, that Danny guy has been giving the run around for lots of people already
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] astralmind:
Obtaining unlock codes doesn't take days... There is something wrong here! I can't see an explanation that would justify constant push back. On top

of it if they claim to be able to do it, why can't anyone else? They don't have access to magic server.

Anyways, we'll see but I'm tired of

that bull****...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
He is a dishonest person trying to keep us waiting for his "trials"!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
they are pulling your legs to get the 30 days

that's when bell will release the unlock code for the IMEIs sold

those unlock sites will get your IMEI, contact their Bell's friend inside, and get the unlock code.

so far they have not made any progress.

also those Unlocking cable tools that are sold for $180 have all the unlock key generators, and those are updated every 3 months

SGS 9000m and USA variants are too new, and it's not in the database of those Key Gen machines.

what they do is they punch in the IMEI number into the machine, then it spit back out the unlock code.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NotBillable:
relax ppl. The folks at modaco forums who reported to have recieved the unlock code from unlockgenie for their european SGS also had to wait consderably and over the expected timeframe that danny had provided.

But they eventually received it, and it worked....so keeps your panties on....and enjoy the weekend....
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] greeced:
Question to all that know.

I just returned my Bell Samsung Galaxy S to Bell because the 3 button combo wouldn't work no matter what I tried. I did it on their demo phone and it worked flawlessly.

I then went to Future Shop across the way and tried 3 separate phones and all of them would just cycle the logo screen, the 3 button combo didn't work.

I then went to Best Buy and tried 3 phones there, but same thing, none of them worked the 3 button combo.

So my question is... all six times (3 at future shop and 3 at best buy) all I had them do is install the battery to test it (no activation of phone or sim).

Does the phone have to be activated on the network in order to test this?

I ask this because it was weird. My activated phone when ON, and I pressed and held power it would come up with a selection to turn the power off.. These 6 brand new phones would just turn off right away only displaying the 'S' logo. No power off menu.

Can someone shed some light?

Finally does anyone know of any store in the GTA that currently has a batch that works?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
no activation require

you should remove the sim, and sd card

it works best after you take out the battery

then put it back, and do the 3 button test

and do not be amazed to find many that does not work

because they are most likely from the same batch, if you check the serial number sequence

most stores will still be sitting on their first batch

but in heavy populated areas, like Toronto and areas, most of them are sold out

i'm trying to buy an extra one, yet all the best buys and FS i've been to already sold out, same with bell stores

and the ones that do have them in stock, they have the 3 button download mode disabled
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] greeced:
Thanks for the quick reply.

So I guess there are no guarantees that the new batch at bell stores will work either?

And finally, has anyone done the alternate method via the update.zip solely because there's didn't work on the 3 button combo? If so, and you now have Super Permissions, does the 3 button combo work? What does Super Permission allow you to do on the specific Bell version of this phone?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
the update.zip you are talking about is only to ROOT your phone, so that you can install any software you want into it, and make changes that are normally not allowed.

it has nothing to do with the 3 button download/recovery mode.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] greeced:
Thanks again. So rooting your phone will allow you to put 2.2 on it should bell decide not to upgrade the phone?

Sorry for all the questions.. I'm coming from a CDMA diamond which is a WM phone and am completely new to android.

Does anyone know if bell has ever provided an update to their Android phones? I hear the GT-i7500L's are still running 1.5
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] gwwaters:
What does rooting and three button download mode have to do with this thread titled "How to unlock Bell Galaxy S"?? Perhaps a new thread is called for.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
I agree. I get excited when I see updates to this thread but find out it's related to the three button thing not working. I suggest creating a new thread for that issue as it does not pertain to unlocking the phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
haha don't buy their bs lies

I think we all know this Danny character is just trying to hang onto all your money for as long as he can, in the hopes that maybe they can muster the codes from samsung eventually and have all these users in the bank. I don't think it's going to happen anytime soon.

Also USA folk might not be worth it from a captivate. It'll probably be about $100 more with shipping/compensation. If the codes are not released in 2 weeks I suggest just snagging another Captivate, there will be brand new devices by Jan next year for sure with LTE rolling out asap so the longer you wait the more $ you ultimately loose. (my opinion).
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] habs101:
do turbo sims work with this
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
some brands yes, some brands not

look for those called isim or ismartsim2010

basically if they work for iphone 3g or 3gs, it will also work with our phone

there are some older turbo sim, that doesn't work
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NotBillable:
Do you mean ismartsim 2008? I havent found any with 2010
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] deezy7:
So far, is the only solution to unlocking waiting for Bell to release the code?

Also, is it confirmed that this Bell Vibrant has ALL of the radio bands to be fully functioning on Rogers (i.e. quadband GSM, and triband HSDPA)?

I'm on Rogers, and cannot WAIT for this to become unlocked!

Sorry for newb question guys...I'm just....so excited for the potential of this phone!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
as repeated many times, it has all the bands the Rogers uses, might call it a rogers phone and you won't notice the difference
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] deezy7:
For some reason though, a personal reply always sets the heart at ease, don't you think? :) THANK you for replying!!

Damn...I'm thinking about running and buying this just to play with it until it gets unlocked lol....but I shall resist the temptation!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
that works too