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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Hah I don't buy it but that's just me

@Milky_way

I dont see how they can possibly do it to be honest.. keep us updated though

*EDIT

They'd have to get codes from Samsung or Bell of course, those are only options unless you software unlock it that i'm aware of in all my years. Manufact. or Service Provider. I believe we went over this before with many HTC devices (check the forums). If it was that easy to just get some software and a cable we could easily have bought that and retrieved the software. This bounty is up to like $700+ im sure, so if it was that easy and if someone knew how to do it i'm sure they would have already done it before someone else snagged it?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] gmonies21:
That would be great! Make a post here I would appreciate it, which SGS do you have, the Hong Kong version??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] gmonies21:
Well I actually just bought the Tmobile SGS unlocked from Ebay, I will test it out and report back in this thread about the 3g coverage around the are here when I receive, but I won't get it till next week so I will still look foward to how the coverage is when you go to Waterloo.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Sir or Madam:

Please post about the Tmobile Version in the the Tmobile vibrant forum, this is for unlocking info on the Bell Vibrant i9000m. Thanks

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=711
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Shin0chan:
I'd be highly interested in your results. Have you tried the Rebel Simcard II? There is a new firmware available 1.2 that is supposed to have greater support for Android, etcetc. But doesn't list the SGS. Unfortunately, I cannot link yet... it's on the home page of their site.

I have the Bell ver... and I'm desperate to get it to work on Rogers network. Damn carrier locks. Btw, does anyone remember what the code is to bring up whats (un)locked? Eg. *#x# . I remember one of them was like MEP4.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pizzachips:
Yeah I have the HK version..

Hopefully I'll remember to post after coming back.

No promises for the highway though =P shouldn't be looking at my phone while driving ahaha
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] oOCOKEOo:
Will 3G work with rebel sim?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
My Vibrant will be in soon, I will throw $50 into the bounty if anyone is still keeping a tab on it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
I am

added

thank you for your support

i rather have a Developer earn that money, than give $75 to Bell, it doesn't bother me as i can use the ismartsims and other alikes

on another topic some one recommended sim rampage 2, but that one you need cutting, i don't like that
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yeah when I get mine in about 1-4hrs and tinker a bit then i'll post $10, as i've already spent about $640USD on a $500 phone hah. *That's not a complaint either, I want to compensate my Canadian mate. Unfortunately, I wouldn't get your hopes up at this point it's looking really grim for a software unlock these things have been out for a while (i9000)

**EDIT I'll give $25 if it's done
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Lokks:
Rumour has it that unlock codes will be available for the Bell vibrants after 30 days. Here is to hoping this is true...let keep our fingers crossed.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] MadWhips:
After 30 days from wheN?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
My only problem with staying on Bell for 30 days would be this: Say you have prepaid or signed up for M2M and then cancel. You use the phone in the interim with a turbo SIM or something. After the 30 days you get your code and it DOESN'T work, like some people have reported.

Would they replace the phone for you? Or would you be stuck with a non-unlockable phone forever?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Lokks:
30 days from when bell released it...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
I agree, I would rather the money go to someone here who earned it rather than Bell who can provide it for free but the greed won't let them.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
they would need to re-issue you another unlock code

you can go in store to show them the unlock code you got from them did not work
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
OK well that's not so bad then. Expensive, but not so bad. :p
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
Expensive??? :confused:

they shouldn't be charging you again, they are the ones that screwed up, it should be free
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lexcyn:
No I meant expensive as paying the monthly cost plus activation plus $75 unlock code. :p
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Thor_BR:
Pay as you go

Is it possible to get this phone as PAYG kind of thing?

I mean, 500 bucks for the phone, 5% tax (Alberta) = $25, plus activation fee, plus unlock code 75 and, as far as I know, there would be more $30 as for the cheapest plan. = $660. We can find unlocked phones on ebay for that price.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
the ones on ebay are i9000 Euro

no 850

Euro runs on 900
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Croak:
Lucky bastard you are. HST here, a wee bit higher than Alberta. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] danyul:
Just bought one in Vancouver

I just picked up one of these puppies from Futureshop on Robson St. They let me test it and the download/recovery mode works on it. I also bought an i-SmartSim off ebay which arrived today (hence my purchase).

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320531350601

I have a 3G sim with Fido but no data plan yet (trying to get a good deal on the 6GB one)

I get and receive calls fine, my IMEI ends with the /03. I will report back once I have a data plan.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] balance101:
Hi guys I just picked up a Galaxy S, been to 4 bell store, 1 futureshop, 2 bestbuy and finally found a phone that can boot into download mode

I'm just wondering if someone can help me block out data permanently, because I currently do not have data plan, would I need to root the phone first to do so?

btw on Bell Network, came from a Windows Mobile phone android is new to me

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yo bro

Yo dooood send me a $20 invoice would you I want to compensate you so more, as well put me on the bounty for $25 would you.

I'll update my findings when my isim's arrive, peace!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
okay, got yah!

i'll add you to the list.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Milky_way:
Sorry...I'm in Montreal...just found out another place has a contact at Bell that claim they can do it also...If the first one doesn't come through, will try that other one...and of course, will keep you posted!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Flipnotic:
Maybe this is a stupid question, but what is the deal with download mode? Mine doesn't do it... should I exchange it for one that does? why?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NotBillable:
Can someone explain how to disable 3g on my vibrant when using a turbo sim?

I want to disable 3g but enable 2g so that i can do basic browsing like email etc.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mkurzum:
I've been looking everywhere for an answer, can't find anything, the only way so far is to completely disable the apn using apndroid. I want to flash another rom that has the 2g only feature. Not sure which one though.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
My phone arrives tomorrow. Going to take a stab in the dark and call Bell to see if they will give me the code given I am in the US and no threat to jump ship to a competitor.

If not the Turbo Sim will work until the codes start leaking out or someone comes up with a software solution.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Hello,

I can unlock all your Gal phones for $26 USD. I just need your IMEI. Please private message me. as i am not allowed to post my site.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
Why "Not Allowed to post your site"? you are going to make a lot of money in off this forum if you do it officially here as people have to make sure of you!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
Got refund from unlockgenie after 13 days.

Question to TURBO SIM users:

are you having an incoming call issue with 3G? (WCDMA)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
if you want to be able to install any new ROM or custom ROM that comes out, then you'll need download mode via 3 button

if you do not plan on installing any ROM updates, then you don't need to worry about it
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] :
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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
of course it works via update.zip

problem is if it fails, then the phone gets bricked, without the 3 button download mode, it's dead in the water

with the 3 button mode working, you can easily recover from a bad flash
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] aleks07:
Even if you don't install new ROMs it is still a good idea to have 3 buttons recovery. After I installed some clock widget from market, my galaxy got stuck in the middle of a boot giving me a launcher error over and over again. The only way I could fix it was by doing reset from a recovery mode.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] prince_72:
Hi

I keep reading this forum regarding unlocking Bell's Vibrant and I think while we are

waiting the proper way of unlocking the phone I think there should be some people

here who are good computer/software engineers.

I do not know which baseband (Qualcomm, Samsung, Infineon etc) this cellphone has

but most likely we can extract the baseband firmware and use a dissasembler

in order to find the routine for the network unlock.

Since in a clean flash the network lock is preserved that means there is a secret memory flash area which the modem keeps all the basic information such as the lock bit and the unlock code. I think if we find that area we can clean it.

Another way is to bypass the network lock by patching the baseband firmware.

Personally I prefer the first method which is cleaner.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
So after spending 2 hours on the phone with them, they told me they would unlock it for me today and bypass the 30 day limitation due to me not being in Canada but I need an account to bill the $75 to.

Having a friend on Bell call in to get it done.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
can't you just give them your credit card or something?

how can they expect some one to have an account with them, when they are not even in the country.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
The customer service rep went to some support group to see if they could do it by taking payment over the phone but they *have* to charge it to the account. It's just BS policies that get in the way of serving the customer.

Up my bounty to $75, Bell don't get a dime from me.

Just emailed Wade Oosterman about my issue and the absurdity of the issue. If no resolution, no harm my Turbo Sim will be in soon but if you pay full price for a phone you own the device, not the carrier.

North American telecoms are all garbage.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
done deal

i upped my self as well to $75

I agree we purchased the phone out right we own the phone, it doesn't belong to the network anymore.

unfortunately all the USA/Canada Telecom companies believes otherwise :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] aleks07:
Bell might ask you to first "activate" the new phone on the account, which is extra $25 or $30. I guess that is why they need an account. At least that is what I was told by a sales rep at a Bell store when I was trying to buy Galaxy at a full price. Crooks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
That's what I love about Europe. I have never had a European carrier say no to an unlock request immediately after purchasing the phone.

Sadly we are all stuck in the subsidized business model that does nothing to help the consumer in the big picture.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SS2006:
You serious now?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
Sent him a PM. Of course I am a skeptic as well but we will see.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Bazz44:
Weird, I was never charged for activating my account. Just got this phone on Saturday. Now, what exactly are we looking at finding out here? Unlocking the phone with SIMs or rooting? Because at the beginning of this thread, it was mostly about rooting. I have the data tech number for Bell... I went in to two stores today to ask why I can't get into recovery or download mode, so I tried their phones and got in fine. There's were JG6, mine JG9. I have read that this works for some and not for others, but I haven't read all of it. Yet. I'll call the data tech number either tonight or tomorrow and see what unfolds.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Idan73:
Today was my twentieth time to talk to bell. At this point there's really no hope that I'll get unlock code before my thirty days are up as my account is already flagged but I vowed to waste as much of their resourcess as I can till then.I'm gonna get my 75 dollars worth of service I swear. Others should do the same, keep them occupied til they change their idiotic policies.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
I was going to flash around, but I want to confirm one last time that the newer radio on JH2 will not work with the Turbo-sim or i-smart sim 2008? Has anyone else reported on this or what's up? This might be something worth noting not to flash if you're using i-smart sims, if the new radio really disables access.

Now if it's just the radio that f's with the i-sim, then trying other radios should be no problem to reclaim the i-smart sim's function i'd assume right?

** Edit - Have they released any radios in zip or are they all embedded thus far? (that'd suck) HTC I know releases new radios in zip its great easily jumping radios with a simple update in clockwork mod recovery.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] danyul:
3G is fine with this sim unlocker. (i initially put in the wrong apn settings)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Guys,

I am putting toether a app to unlock all galaxys's

I need the following info:

FROM A ROOTED USER ON STOCK ROM:

su
cd /dev/block/
ls

if the file bml0!c exists.

dd if="/dev/block/bml0!c" of=/sdcard/bm0.bak.CARRIERNAME.PHONE_MODEL

7zip this file. and it should be about 150M when zipped.

please upload it. and send me it. Please do not use rappidshare or something like that. a fast stable link please :)

NOTE: Please only one dump per phone model/carrier
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
I recommend getting this only dude I found in North America (California) with them, i-smartsim 2008 model

$8 but eh better than a 2 week wait from Hong Kong hah :P

http://cgi.ebay.com/i-SmartSim-2008-SIM-Card-Unlock-Attachment-/330380044306?pt=SIM_Cards
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yoz im on it dude for the Bell Mobility i9000m if no one beats me to it, and you'll be one rich mofo if you do this! :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Cool. I have TMO VIBRANT already done. WOrking on ATT captivate next.

ATT CAPTIVATE == CRACKED

So, ANy others i need :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
Looks like you may be getting my $75 soon :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Inios:
crossing my fingers for Bell Vibrant...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
I can upload it but my speeds are slow so I would need to use Multiupload. Going to get it uploaded just incase no one else gets to you before I do on the Bell Vibrant
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] aleks07:
Awesome man! Would it be different for phones upgraded to JH2 firmware, or is it firmware independent? Let me know - I can do it for JH2 Bell Galaxy.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
If you are on BELL. I already have a dump going. SOmeone is uploading.

But if you are on a differnt provider other then ATT/TMO or a diff galaxy S. You may upload as well.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
I have my Bell Vibrant backup ready just incase the other dump doesn't go through.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Please upload. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yeah go for it the best I can do is hotfile and my upload still has 15 mins to go, this is great news either way! Thumbs up dooo
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
Will do. My up speed is slow but it will be uploaded asap.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Hah yeah I found out the hard way.. dont use swype in terminal!

hah yes.. at least when I tried the backspace does not work on Terminal Emulator I had to redo that set of code like 4 times hah I accidently hit a wrong key etc.. I was like huh no backspace how odd. Used Samsung keyboard and finally able to put it through I felt like a goon
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
lol

Thats why I stick with good old adb shell and copy/paste :)

BTW my compressed file came out to be 239MB using ultra compression
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Hah yeah I had no clue, but hey it's only 150mb when you use 7zip (my <3)

*EDIT Sent my info and file to the Sim Jedi 10:44pm
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
Awesome I will hold off on my upload then.

Can't wait to try it out.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Hah

Yeah me as well bro, I would have absolutely no problems with lighting my $3.38 i-sim on fire with a smile! :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
haha I wish I had an i-sim right now. Still waiting on one to come in, till then or an unlock is offered it's just the world's best Android tablet.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yes.. I'm so wet right now guys..seriously.. wet

rhcp0112345 = You're the man, give this dude an ice cream!

I'm SIMUNLOCKED on AT&T to show pics = SHEET WORKS

Dude I cannot thank you enough. He is 110% legit folks, it works and everything is perfect. I was able to test it (did I say thanks!) and am posting my pics for proof... REJOICE Galaxy S Users (Us guys on the i9000m especially).. the time has come!

Let The Flashing Begin!

** Side note for AT&T users

AT&T Will NOT pick up your phone on their networks as a 'smartphone' either as we know, I just added unlimited data plan for regular phones.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Inios:
everything works i take it? 3g/incoming/outgoing/2g?

if so, rhcp0112345 is brilliant and will now be able to collect his bounty!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
As soon as I get unlocked he has my $75. Kudos sir!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Inios:
let us know how it goes!

looks like i'll be buying the sgs first thing tmr
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] decepticon:
Your title is justified but way too much information lol

So how easy was the unlock process? Any word on when he will release it?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] aleks07:
Sent you a PM with a download link for a dump for Bell Galaxy S i9000m with JH2 firmware.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] MaelstromXC:
OMG! That's good news! Please do post on the procedure. I think I am going to get my Vibrant this weekend!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] silubia:
WOW~~

finally it is now unlockable?

I am gonna get one then.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
It will be $35 one time UNLOCK 100% Permanent of course

Yes it works 100% im using it as we speak, I get full data connection. See the "H" that's a GREAT thing :P I have a 850 tower like 1 mile from our crib here.

Yes hah they are real unlock codes!

Sorry for the delay guys I was outside in this horrible weather, I still get full service in hicksville, MO love it.

Here is what the man posted me.

===============================================================================

Sir, one more note, should I tell the guys what you posted to me or are you keeping the info under wraps right now? I see you didn't post any on the forum so I wanted to ask before hand so I don't get the masses crazed. Let me know and I'll post what you wrote me on there to show them. Thanks for your time.[/QUOTE]

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You may. But its not going to be free. make sure to note the app to do this will cost $35 dollars. and it can only be used on ONE phone. The IMEI provided.

===============================================================================

So yes.. a mere $35... what can you say, dude is a legend, and Bell doesn't get SHEEEEEET! :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Ziostilon:
So i guess someone is gonna start taking orders?

is this gonna be all through paypal or something....
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Yes, all paypal. Those here who want it early and dont want to wait. Dump the image and upload it someplace and send $35. PM me for the paypal INFO
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
that is exactly what i'm trying to do, i've been googlling for the past few hours on ways to restore, disable, or install the option to do the 3 button hardware recovery mode, or Loke, or whatever it's supposed to be called
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Benjamin Dobell:
If your phone boots then you should be able to replace the boot-loader with one that includes access to Loke. This thread describes where the boot-loader is stored but it may also be stored elsewhere.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
Seeing as how this issue is more or less 48 hours old and seems to be specific to the Bell version of the phone in Canada, I doubt anyone has done it yet.

If it involves a changing the boot-loader, it would probably not be fixed by a ROM or firmware or kernel. [EDIT]: I stand corrected, see post above.

But perhaps Loke isn't totally gone, they have just disabled the buttons for it.

It is disappointing, as you can still get root and ROMs through adb, it's just harder to fix broken ones now.

That said, I'd be surprised if this didn't happen in some other Samsung phones in the future.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Benjamin Dobell:
If your phone boots then you should be able to replace the boot-loader with one that includes access to Loke. This thread describes where the boot-loader is stored but it may also be stored elsewhere. It's Sbl.bin you want to replace.

Would you mind dumping it before updating it though so I can compare yours and an ordinary boot loader when I get the chance.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
absolutely... mind telling me how to do a full dump?

the phone is rooted already, i can install anything into it to make the dump

i'm still rather new to the Android scene, but plenty of experience in WM/PalmOS
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
As I'm new to developing for the Android & have basic familiarity with the shell... Did you want the entire contents of /dev/block/bml4? Or am I way off?

And if we manage to get a different Sbl.bin, you think this would enable the Download/Upload firmware?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
i'm pretty sure they just disabled it, there is got to be a way to re enable the boot loader

the same thing happens when i use the service mode phone codes or the engineering mode, a quick flash as it tried to display something, but then reverts back to the phone pad

*#*#197328640#*#*

*#7465625#
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] karakake:
I bought i9000M today and mine also has IMEI ending with /03, but I can get into service mode without any problem. (although I can't access to download mode by pressing 3 buttons)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
finally got into service mode, after i did a full factory wipe in Recovery Mode (via adb)