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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Hah wait up I want to defend this guy a bit here, I have to say hundreds of people have exploited this site for YEARS as we know, so what's the problem?? The guy was first on the scene, showed you how to do it as well, so without him, no unlock until someone else came along right? I'd think the guy should at least get something? hah I mean heck he gave all the first model testers a free code (I was lucky enough to get the i9000m model)

You need to bark up all the old windows mobile users and literally Anyone that made literally thousands off 'their roms' that Microsoft made the base code for hah. Anyone that was around on this site knows what I mean.

As well come on there are literally hundreds of 'beer funds' and 'feed my kid' fund BS on here hah.. most of which amount to zero contribution in the end. Not only that but a lot of these old 'rom chefs' are accepting payments right and left for someone else's work as we speak!

What you're saying is basically anyone that has ever charged a few for something that was never previously done, should automatically STOP charging a fee and give it a away instead once it's done? hrmm.. no dice man. The guy deserves some money.

So hah now we have people in here creating user ID's just to make a post to bash on this guy?? what happened to people, this is hilarious.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
I have no idea. Thanks for backing me up. Its just some kid.

P.S. i have 521 posts? he has all of 5? or 7? Who contribs what around here? ERM!!!! hard to guess eh? :) but , i guess since the person is a child. hard to count the numbers and do the math. oh well!

EDIT: http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...sung-Galaxy-S-quot-Vibrant-quot-NAM-3G/page40

Look at the last post. Another person who at least gives credit where credit is due. Creates an account there and starts to bash.

Username: SS2006
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
they were all wrong too. i have no problem with a beer fund or anything like that because they are optional. he is making it a requirement.

true he found the hack but the core of this community has always been giving back and contributing which he obviously is not doing.

i would have donated 20 to him easily for the unlock but to charge people for something so blatantly simple is wrong and if everyone starts charging on this site it will ultimately kill it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
I read this whole post how much do I have to pay you for the right to read your words?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Posts: 9

Join Date: Aug 2010

Too bad you cannot ignore posts like you can ignore people on irc. KIDS!!!!!!!

His join date + post count says it all :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
I let everyone know they can find the code for free already there I gave more back regarding this unlock than you did.

again thanks for the hack but you should have shared the information and charged them if they didn't want to find it themselves.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
Posts: 522

Join Date: Jun 2010

You joined and are trying to now turn a buck off of the good people here 2 months after you join. congrats you are a thief.

join dates and post counts are irrelevant but that only further shows your character on the boards.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Also one more note. On the person who said take the bounty and go?

the OP says the bounty is over $200 USD? I never got that. I was sent around $75 dollars in total from the person sending this bounty. So i guess the person kept it. Just wanted to let you guys know. Those who do care.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] RazvanG:
someone who has the unlocking code (8 digit nck) from this guy, should upload the .bak file too and let the hackers do the rest ;)

how hard can it be to find a code in a file when to know what to look for ? :confused:

PS: the bounty should go to the free unlocking solution. that's the whole idea .. if not, for 45+ $ we can all call Bell and get the code the next day.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
oh no your post count doesnt give you a say in the matter :rolleyes:

thats actually a good idea

anyway guys it's been fun but its almost 7 and the kids will be up in about an hour

remember don't pay a tool money to do what you can do yourself.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
You miss the point. I put the work into this to get this done. and Ive helped alot here. and i prob will help plenty more one the app comes out for ease of use.

Some moron oh? is this where it is? and looks. and just joined? LOL

its like taking your name and saying I'm you. The person did 0 work. Did not find out how to get the files. Did nothing. But, look at my work and give no credit.

That's the point
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
I gave you credit many many times but also stand by the fact that charging for it undermines the basis of this whole community. The same community that has helped many users unbrick their phones, flash SPLs, new roms, ect.

Imagine if everyone here was as selfish as you, you would have no one around here to get money from.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] RazvanG:
+1

We all give credit to the original dev and so on .. but the community is about helping others, keeping the system open and available for anyone.

PS: I'm sure that everyone would be more than happy to donate for the solution, but asking for a fee si just wrong. XDA is about the freedom of knowledge. That's how we evolve and move on

Just think about it. You already pointed us in the right direction. Sooner or later someone will hack this (now easier) and release it for free. That guy will get respect from the community and donations while your paid service will be dead.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Android_Freedom:
You would've made more $ and earned more respect if you said the truth like most devs:

I found the solution, feel free to donate for my work.

Like all the rest of the devs here (who brought us 720p on nexus one, etc..), CyanogenMod (he deserves $)

etc..

Again..this was not possible without you.. (for now atleast), but why make it a requirement of THIRTY FIVE dollars for a simple task, involving the user's own device/time (risk/rooting) to make your plan work, and claiming your the only source and so on..

Just be straight up
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
hey can someone help with this I opened bml3 but I don't have line 515040 mine goes from 515030 then the next is 515048 is there another line where I can find the unlock code.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
Someone is working on a guide to help everyone and will be posted in here soon.

and for the record anyone who doesnt want to do this themselves I would rather they pay the original finder of this money rather than pay someone else but $35 is just robbery.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
There should be a set of numbers there 8 digits long on line 515030. The way hex edit works. 515030 up to 515048 are included there.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
What hex editor are you using rate now im using hex edit neo.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ozy944:
You guys should all chill.

Give the man some credit for coming up with a solution at last (not that credit isnt being given). Hes put to use what in hindsight looks simple but if someone told you, you could have an unlock you desperately want for $35 or none and figure it out yourself...what would you choose? :P

However, at the same time, yes its quite harsh to charge for the service on XDA - a community website with a frequently used "donate" button. I for one have few posts...but I donate to chefs from back in the old WM 6 days. I remember as a little kid when I got an imate (memories :) )

Its a bit of a face-losing move to charge $35 from xda members (your community bro's and sis's) and remember, youd stand to do a LOT better if you simply went for reputation and a donate button. Charging on ebay is a great idea, as is charges to help people unable/unwilling to do it on their own.

Never forget what XDA is based on. WE've been around ages and we've always shared our discoveries, roms, apps, ideas and its been amazing.

The moment you start forcing a charge on people .... thats when this site loses its meaning and foundation (end speech).

Seriously, give the guy a break. Hes done something awesome. At the same time, dude, give us all a break and be a bit more considerate of the community.

Cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
updated info on the unlock methods and bounty
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
Got it to work.. working great on Rogers network now... o ya!! just dumb the file yourself... and do it for free..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NotBillable:
doing it yourself is good and dandy, but the guy who found out should be given credit for his efforts, and if he was trying to make money out of his efforts, its his choice.

regardless to argue on this topic, I think everyone should donate to this dude for originally finding out the crack....
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ozy944:
My sentiments exactly!! Thats how it should be. Empower people and then appreciate the effort!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] canistel:
Sweet! I can confirm that this method works... I have the Bell Samsung Galaxy S, I found the unlock code as listed above (8 digits).

Turned off the phone, popped in my Rogers sim, powered on, and it asked for the unlock code.

Type in just the 8 digits and hit "Unlock"...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mtzcar:
i have a captivate phone? I already rooted the phone. .. can you explain me what is the next step?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
- update 3 -

bounty closed, software unlock released

see page 1 for details
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
Can someone please try this method without another providers sim card...

Power off phone, remove SIM, and reboot phone.

Go into dialer and type #7465625*638*#

enter the unlock code here and report what happens.

I do not have another sim card, and it gives me a network unlock unsuccessful error every time.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
Just want to confirm the HEX value DOES work. I just bought my Bell i9000m today, came home rooted + found the value, unlocked in less than 20 mins.

Amazing work you guys. Absolutely amazing!! :D:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
Does it have to be 03 in the end of IMEI to have the "Recovery Mode"?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
I agree 100%
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andd64:
what happens to the warranty/future firmware?

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the help, esp rhcp!

Question about the warranty - will rooting the phone and unlocking void the warranty with Bell?

Also by unlocking this way, what happens when future firmware gets released? Will that firmware be safe to install?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Daneshm90:
Why not ? This is no different than bell giving u a code and u entering it. Im pretty sure the fact that its unlocked gets stored somewhere which isn't affected when firmware flashing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
Not sure ... mine didn't have the recovery mode, but I was able to use ADB to get into recovery and do the update.zip.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
Thanks. I have sent you a PM.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cmstlist:
Okay I've added the "do it yourself" method to the HowardForums thread too. Congrats to everyone on getting this accomplished!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
Just an update...

I just went out and purchased a Telus sim card. Unlock code does not work for me. I think it may be an issue with my specific phone though.

The unlock code I get from BML3 is 17206096. From what I can tell by what others have posted, most peoples begin with a 5. Im wiping my phone right now so I can return it for a new one..

Will update when I get the new one...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] yhdks:
YAY! I just unlocked my I9000M by using the hex hack! I feel emancipated XD. I love this forum more and more day by day! Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
Mine began with a 0 so they are not all the same. And mine worked fine. If you want you can send me your bml3 file and I can try to verify.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lockpick:
just reporting another unlocked bell i9000m

Thanks so much
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] yhdks:
Mine began with a 3. I don't think the numbers really matter.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
Got a new phone, which gave me a new code. Worked perfectly. Great job guys!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
The full bounty was over 200 USD. I never got that.

So please send the remaining.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysguy:
You didn't release a software process to unlock it. You got your money stop trying to claim what isn't yours.

Also should add anyone who did pay you their bounty should be given a full refund for your scam and any further attempts you make claiming it should get you banned.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Croak:
WTF man. WTF? There something going on here I don't know about?

Because I for one didn't get scammed by him, I got an unlock code that worked.

He was also offering this as far back as Wednesday, so he definitely should get credit for being first with this, and I bet he'd STILL be the only one doing this if he hadn't narrowed down where to look with the smaller bml3 dump. He figured it out, all the "heroic" free versions were based on his work.

So where's the scam?

And you know as well as I do that about 10% of the people that say they'll pay a bounty actually do so, so him asking to get a little paid for his effort ain't no problem to me. Rather pay him $35 than Bell $75, in any case.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
BOUNTY

we (I and MarcoPon) haven't receviced any $ for the bounty: it's right Feel free to assign the bounty to rhcp0112345. If we will receive the part of the bounty actually not assigned (MKVFTW $25,SS2006 $25), we'll sent it to rhcp0112345.

Bye.

EDIT: This was a PM from the person. You may contact and ask. If anyone was scammed around here it was me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
.

dude it was just let out today.. what do you need cash rate away are the creditors calling you... gezzz wait a few days and you will likely see it come in.. and I was going to donate to you but since you are acting so greedy i'm not going too..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rbnet.it:
There are no problems. All credits goes to rhcp0112345.

Donate to me and MarcoPon only if you have found the SGUX useful (at this time 0 donations :D ).

Bye!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Thanks guys for the support. Many here dont respect the time i put into finding all this.

And, those who are doing the free unlocks. Only one person has sent money.

And this other guy saying he was now he wont. A bounty is a bounty. It was done. We are teh only people who unlock this phone. I have a working app in my hands. :) We are working on the protection so people cant share it.

And you dont need root!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] evil-doer:
what i and many others dont respect is you did not release this info. you were asking 35 dollars to each and every person to send the file needed to get the unlock code. how is this releasing the info and accepting the bounty? you were/are greedy and want 35 dollars a shot AND get this bounty. why didnt you just release the info on how to get the code and be done with it? if you had done it this way i and many other people would not hesitate in donating money to you. because of how greedy you are you get zero from me and from many people.

enjoy.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
As many others said and not just me.

Go pay BELL $75!

if you dont like it. Dont do it!

Keep your "donation" because if i got it. Id burn it and video it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
Well said! I agree 100%! He even tried to get me to purchase right away without having another operators sim card stating that bell/samsung might put a stop to it somehow.

I appreciate the info, but once I realized he didn't even need the IMEI, I opened the .bak file in a hex editor and searched for SIM. Low and behold, I found the unlock code a few lines down. I'm glad I saved my $35... I would have donated otherwise, and am seriously considering throwing a few $$ at the creator of the sgux.exe file.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] evil-doer:
ouch, the truth really hurts, dont it.

pay? whos gonna pay anything? the information is free now. someone else figured out the number in the file you were asking for. they released this information for free, as you should have. because of the way you acted you are going to get less money. its hilarious. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] habs101:
Easy there cowboy

IF you don't like what he offered then dont buy it, and u could of waited to ulnock it from someone else. end of story

IF he wanted to charge 35$ good for him, he found it and now to do it

I would charge too, doesn't mean he is greedy, your greedy and everyone else that can't pay for something

if you can afford 500 bucks for a phone and this guy found the IDEA he didn't even have to share his info

he deserves the bounty as he foudn the solution end of story.

you don't like it

go to bell and pay 75 bucks wait 30 days and smile

end of story
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Electroz:
Ok, he found it, but didn't share it. Shouldn't we technically be sending the bounty to the samsung devs by your logic (for putting the code in there in the first place)? The person who figured it out after RHCP, and was happy enough to share the information should get the bounty IMO.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] evil-doer:
exactly correct. the giving the information over to people was what the bounty was for, or a program to do it. not selling a closed service at 35 bucks a pop then when someone else leaks it out claim you are a saint.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
He likely got to Idea from the x10 forums or other Samsung forums as this way has been used before to root other phone besides the Samsung S.. and yes he is greedy go look at some of his post where he is demanding the bounty almost.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Little Dragon:
OMFG, this is the best!!

i was reading about Turbosims just last night and the thought of the hassle just put me off and made me sad.

now that there's a true unlock, no iphone4 for me!

is anyone using Fido and an unlocked Captivate??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] karakake:
I'm the one who bought the service from rhcp0112345 and I have absolutely no offence to this guy.

I was waiting in the hell to this unlocking solution to come out and was willing to pay about what he charged for. I believe, in economic terms, he had monopolistic market where no one could come up as competitor and thus it was totally up to him to whatever he wants to do with his OWN idea. HOWEVER, it is CLEARLY wrong idea to ask for bounty because he DID charge $35 for unlocking and BOUNTY in this forum means no price tag IMO...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
Please no frame war, or the Mods will lock this topic again.​

Updating page 1 to include the latest info

Please send all pledged money to

I've already sent my part $75
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Milky_way:
Hey guys,

If you look at thread 761045 "How to unlock/unfreeze all Samsung Galaxy S Models" (sorry, can't post links! Too new of a member), the first post shows you how to unlock. I tried it with my i9000M and it worked. Only thing is you need to have the drivers installed otherwise the tool doesn't find your phone.

Good luck!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
currently all the good unlocking methods will require ADB and the Android SDK drivers to be installed

i'll suggest doing it the manual way

i discovered some bug with the batch file script, i'll try to correct it when i find some free time
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
AllGamer,

Thanks for your send. As for the others I have not gotten anything.

Just wanted all to know.

If you guys want a no-hassle way. Just PM me. no adb no nada.

Anyways, This is the last post i shall post about my way.

But, I do expect to get the full bounty as aggreed apon.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
Dude I sent you mine the first night!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
just PM rhcp0112345 the paypal confirmation number
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
I feel bad for those developers who invent any application & don't get paid for due to lack of honest people. Therefore, I'm suggesting to make anything in the form of an Application that anyone wants to use have to pay for it & works only per one IMEI number & set for it any price you want, that way all developers wll save time & make sure of no "Dishonest people access".
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Great. So thats 75 from all gamer + not sure what you sent deception.

But, the bounty is grand total of 200+

So, someplace something is missing :)

Not trying to be greedy. Just trying to get what i deserve. as mods said i deserve it + others.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
Regardless of that...

That's why Android Market was put together, to allow developers to charge what they consider is appropriate for their work.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
I agree. But the problem with market is. People can use your app. Then refund.

So, it kinda kills the idea of using market.

Thats why i took my $10 version off market. too many people using it. and returing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
Wow! that sure does suck, i didn't know they can return software.

What kind of rule is that?, even on Retail shops (USA/Canada), once the software "package" is opened/used you can not return it.

I can't imagine why Android Market will allow that to happen :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
Regarding the remaining Bounty payments

it'll be from

MKVFTW $25 payment pending?

and

SS2006 $25 payment pending?

you worked directly with BA_Flash_GOD ($25) so i'm pretty sure he'll have paid you already, he's a great guy to work with.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Yes. BA_Flash_GOD is wonderful to work with. I have no bad blood with him at all. Wonderul to work with and thanked me.

I did not receive from MKVFTW or SS2006.

Thanks!

If i am mistaken about you two guys. Please PM me your Paypal Trans ID.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TriC_101:
As far as the bounty I agree you should get it.. but the bounty should have been setup so the funds go into a paypal account... rate away then its already there so it can be payed out.. and what is sitting in the account is the amount of the bounty not a number that is not real..This is how they set it up in the x10 area.. also the ones that have not payed what they said. They are not under contract so there is nothing that can be done..

Any yes I think your greedy... you keep going around XDA posting different ways to profit and make some cash.... this forum is setup so people can come up with methods to solve issues for free.. not to go around asking people for some cash.. sure donations are always good..

I never said I would pay in the bounty.. but I was thinking about donating to the person that comes up with the idea.. but some of the post you have made have made me change my mind and not donate to you.. but I have donated to others. Sorry that how I feel and I know a lot of people do as well..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
about the paypal thing, no, there was no central storage of all the funds, as the issue never raised up due the low amount of donators.

it was easier to have each one send the donation to the winner, as it was just a handful of participants
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Little Dragon:
curious...what kind of bug is it?