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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] neta9:
Hi,

Can you help me unlock my captivate phone pls.

I ran the Windows program for unlocking the phone (generate_code.bat). I get the error saying Permission Denied to nv_data.bin file.

Can someone help me with detail step by step instructions to unlock my phone please.

Appreciate all the help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dawen:
make sure to type *#06# to check if ur imei# is valid
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dawen:
[EDIT] I finally did it. I never thought it would be so easy to do using root explorer. I just downloaded an app called super manager, enabled root function, deleted nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from efs folder, and copied my edited nv_data.bin file to efs (with offset 00181460 changed from 01 to 00, as explained by dawen). Restart. Now my phone shows NETWORK LOCK: OFF

:)

Thanks a lot to Dawen. This is the ultimate unlock method![/QUOTE]

***CHEERS***
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Cbrbeats:
i'm new pls help!

Can anyone tell me if the Samsung galaxy s bought at 3 (tree) (Italy) can be unlocked?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] prince_ice:
thanx it looks simple but i get an erorror saying unable to find nv_data.bin file and i dont know how to find it ilooked for it but it is not on the zip file
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] shot you down:
Hi all

I have a samsung galaxy s i9000 running 2.2 froyo i rooted my phone using z4root, but the app (SGS unlock tool the latest one by the way) doesnt work will there be an update coming soon? if im doing something wrong could you let me know please sorry for being a noob.

THANK YOU !! =)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ALSamBAM:
How you tell if it will work with your version of the vibrant?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] scorpionking20:
Successful

that was really amazing.... cheers guys...!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] koooba:
Why don't you share with the rest of the people in the thread what version, what you did etc. Could be useful.

Or just a hit and run, help yourself type deal? ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] maximus6:
Tesco Mobile

Will it unlock Tesco Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S? Have seen experience with O2, Vodafone, Orange but Tesco not mentioned...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] posmiley:
HELP!!!

failed to copy '/efs/nv_data.bin' to './nv_data.bin' : Permission denied

Can someone tell me what is wrong, in simple terms?? I can not generate the unlock code, I am not sure what I am doing wrong! Thanks!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] posmiley:
Kies also says that it can not support my device? I bought the phone on Jan 1, just 2 days ago. Is this part of the issue??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE.... the pro app is finished and it works great on my Vibrant JI6 and JFD and I9000 JPY. The guide also has updated instructions for the free method (same as pro app... the app is just easier). Please check it out and let me know what you think....

BTW who was the original person to discover the nv_data.bin hex edit method that I posted on the main thread? I would like to add him to the credits.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NWolf:
Helroz and I both contributed to the hex locations, mainly Helroz though as far as I know.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] davidis57:
I saw the pro app today. Yesterday, I had my phone unlocked locally for 900 pesos. That's about $20 USD. I live in the Philippines so I thought I would try one of the cell phone repair places I trust. He did a good job but we had to take my phone back to stock. After that his unlocking software worked. If I would of seen this I might of saved myself $5 by buying the pro. It took me a few hours but I got my programs all reinstalled. I hate Globe's customer service so now I can move to Smart or Sun.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Sreenadh:
i tried this method, the free way on my samsung captivate that was rooted with 2.2 froyo and it didnt work. so i ended up buying the pro version of the app that did it for me. all i did was purchase it on the android market and then run it and click unlock phone. it unlocked it and restarted it and i checked to see if it was unlocked and it was. so worth the $5, saved me time and stress. the free method kept on giving me errors saying it couldnt find any codes or something but the pro version worked great. i thought i would never have to buy an app from the app market and this was my only purchase and its my last but it was soo worth it. i recommend it, which i never do. btw, the pro version isnt on torrents so dont waste your time. haha

already wasted time checking
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dawen:
HAHA..its funny that no1 mention my name for this hex hack when i posted the solution in post 1259 on page 126
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mcgee23:
Ahhh, little too late! I always got "Could not get unlock code" with the old version of SGS Unlocker on my rooted I9000 with JPY. Since there was no new version of the app until yesterday morning I tried many ways to finally find out, that the solution was posted already in post 1 of this thread:

Change the network-lock-bit at address 0x181469 in nv_data.bin and remove the nv_data.bin.md5. That's all I had to do.

Thanks a lot to all, especially to dagentooboy.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jomud:
Thanks Dawen, with your method and using root explorer, i easyli unlock my phone branded SFR of France with Rom Froyo JPY.

It's the only one method that works fine for me. All the others ( NWolf - SGS unlock app - Happy hunter ) didn't work with my phone.

You unlock method is the ultimate method for Foyo users.

Thanks a lot :):):)

Jomud

Froyo 2.2.1 JPY
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] t_a_x_2:
help a newbie

Hi, Just bougth a withe samsung galaxy S. (This is my first Android Phone).

I've already rooted the phone, but I don't understand how to unlock the phone, I've downloaded the free app (sorry, I don' have a credit card to buy the app), but it keep receiving a message, Output from SCAN sorry, no codes found unknown error.

edit

I've realized the phone seems to come with froyo instaled, so thats one reason to fail the unlock format, now looking on how to downgrade to eclair

sorry for the post thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] corman1:
Any IMEI corruption?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Frostbyrne:
Yeah, I bought the pro app and it unlocks the phone fine, but the root gen codes will not work. It has superuser permissions but whenever I use it it says sorry, no codes found unknown error. Now I cant connect to any network and im kinda screwed atm. Please halp.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] alijones:
My man!!!! Thanks a lot!!! Worked great! Just updated my SGS through KIES to latest froyo and wit the PRO APP, everything went well. Unlocked SGS in 5 minutes :D

Thanks a lot man, you are the best!!!

Pessoal, funciona mesmo ;)

Fora com o bloqueio da TMN!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Frostbyrne:
Hey when you hit root gen codes did it just work?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] kite0001:
Great tool mate!

Used the PRO tool from the market to unlock my phone... im from holland, work in USA in the army as a pilot and i fly around alot, different country's, got different sims for most country's i go alot! used to carry around an old phone for that, your tool helped me alot!

Phone is an T-mobile Vibrant from USA, running Nero v3, rooted, worked as a charm. (donno if anyone has any use of that info but just in case!)

Thnx again.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] t_a_x_2:
Dude just bougth a galaxy from tmn did you used the pro version? Did your phone came with froyo help need to unlock it

I must travel next week
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Frostbyrne:
By now I dont really care if I dont have it unlocked, I just want its regular service back. Can anyone please help me return service to my phone? My sim keeps asking for the network lock key.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] johnny_gmi:
Not working at all !!!

I have a Samsung Galaxy S I9000 locked in Vodafone Romania.

PDA: I9000XFJP7

PHONE: I9000XXJPP

CSC: I9000OXFJP6

Build Info: 2010. 10

I rooted my phone, also applied the lag fix but i can't unlock to use it in Orange.

I tried the latest solution:

- the app doesn't give any gode

- i manually changed that hex code in nv_data.bin, but with no result

My phone is still asking for "SIM network unlock PIN" :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] RazvanG:
Citeste aici:

http://razvang.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/decodare-gratuita-galaxy-s-tab-cu-nv_data-bin-encriptat/

RazvanG
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cesachin:
SGS Vibrant UVJI6 Problem

Hello there,

I am in deep trouble and I hope you might help me out. I have Samsung Galaxy S vibrant SGH-T959 from tmobile. It was locked and then I tried to unlock it. I used Helroz's method posted in communityhosting to unlock and later realized that my set is updated with UVJI6 and then I later switched on with new sim card. It did not ask me the unlock code. But it did not get unlocked as well. There was a blue cross mark instead of network signal and my IMEI number is also gone. It says IMEI NULL when I enter *#06#. I cannot use android market as well. It shows server error message. Can you help me out? Any suggestions? Please help me. Please please please help me.... :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] behemot24:
thank you, Razvan, I'll try this today :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] johnny_gmi:
a mers perfect, din prima, f simplu... mersi muuult!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragibbs:
no mather what i do i keep getting the message

cannot find nv_data.bin

server not running.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vasymanu:
As vrea sa cumpar varianta pro, dar in market, in lista tarilor nu este si romania. ce as putea face?

am vazut varianta de pe blogul lui razvang dar prefer programul...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Sounds like your phone is now locked to a different carrier. dismiss the network lock key screen and make sure your IMEI is right. If your IMEI is right it means you haven't totally ruined your nv_data.bin (or if you have a backup of the original you could just restore it). From here I would recommend following the new instructions on the first post and unlock it (hex edit/pro app method). If you are going to go with the PRO app make SURE your nv_data.bin is not corrupted FIRST. The app can not fix corrupted nv_data.bin files.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] corman1:
Did you:

delete these 2 files nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from efs folder, copy the edited nv_data.bin file back to the efs folder then reboot phone?

I haven't done mine yet (STILL in repairs) but I believe you need to do the deleting of those files as mentioned and a re boot will construct new ones using you edited nv_data.bin . If you read back a few pages you'll find this info. Always have a back up of your original efs folder just incase and

Good Luck ,I hope it works.

As always, do it at your own risk
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mvmlt:
Hi,

My SGS : ECLAIR.XWJM5

When I try to unlock my SGS, I see a permission denied error. What is the problem.

TiA
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jtsai82:
Can someone post the apk file for the new updated 2.1 sgs unlock tool?

For some reason my market download isn't working...tried everything and couldn't get it to work. Thansk!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Frostbyrne:
The pro app gave me the No keys found unknown error message from the beginning. I just reinstalled the original nv_data.bin and its still not working. The IMEI is 351801045898554/05, but I am unsure if that is the original. Please help! Oh and if the issue is unsolvable will my warranty be intact if the nv_data is the original one? Stuck in a total jam here without my phone

Edit: I just rebooted it and when it turned back on the IMEI now says null/null and it doesnt recognize the sim at all D=

Edit: So I fixed my signal and IMEI and everything, but I still cannot get the Pro APP to work correctly. I follow the steps on the first page perfectly and it stays the same, the Root Gen codes doesnt work. D=
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] alijones:
My SGS came with 2.1 and after updating to 2.2 my SGS lost the unlock codes.

Had to wait unti now!!!

The free version didn't work for me. Had to go Pro. Worked great!

Thanks again!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rmyc:
too much headache so i just bought the app, thanks, was worth the $5
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dawen:
this method does not work,...period
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] alijones:
I don't understand you guys.

Everyone knows that after losing the unlock codes is really hard to unlock SGS and the available methods not always work and involve a lot of risk. With this app you can unlock and lock your phone and it costs 5$! Considering my operator asks me for 150$, I think this is a real bargain!

Stop complaining about methods that don't work!

Get the PRO app and free yourself ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dedale9:
Well Done

I m trying this :

Originally Posted by dawen

in hex editor on phone jump to address look for 00181460 looked in the colums on the right of 00181460 and saw

ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 01 00 00 00 so i changed 01 to 00

that will make your phone sim free, u dont have to edit to lock just one network, i already try this tricked while leaving 610 as bell in the nv_data file, after i changed to 00 my rogers sim now work, so i assume it will work with other sims also

and it works fine

I have GT-I9000 Froyo XXJPY 2.2.1 version kernell 2.6.32.9

My phone is unlock and my EMEI don't change

Thanks for this 2 minutes 's way
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] t_a_x_2:
I have a question did you erased the NV_data.md5 ?? or just replaced the 01 to 00
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vasymanu:
some of us can't buy the app alijones. for example i'm in romania and when trying to buy from the market my country isn't on that list. i decided to wait for some way to get the app. i don't want to lose my warranty...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] t_a_x_2:
Same problem here, I'm from Colombia and cannot buy from market there, maybe the solution is modifying the nv_data file
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
OH YES!

Great addition with the Pro version. I tried another method from here and it's changed my imei number although it did unlock it. lol I wish I would have checked this before I donated $5 to the OP of that thread because it was unlocked, after checking the imei it was the dreaded 004 imei. :mad:

The Pro version of this took longer to download then it did to unlock.

BRAVO! ;)

BTW this was on a phone that had a non stock rom and it worked. Just throwing that out there because I've heard people say you have to flash to stock but this did it without.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
The only update between ver 2.0 and 2.1 is that I added a link to the pro app. Functionally they are the same. The root gen codes on the pro app is the same as the free app... the pro app adds the big "unlock phone" button in the menu... use that to unlock.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vasymanu:
dagentooboy is there a way to buy the pro version for countryes that are not in the list on market?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] fuckthisshit:
I cant seem to figure out how to get my computer to connect or find my samsung vibrant, I cannot run kies because of the phone model and im in the states, does anyone know how to correct this problem and help me get my phone to connect to the computer so I can actually run the scripts? When I do run the script this is what shows..

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Generate unlock code for any Samsung Galaxy S

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__________________________________________________________

Copy nv_data.bin

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

error: device not foundExtract code

SGUX v0.92b (C) 2010 By Mark0 & rbnet

Samsung Galaxy Unlock code eXtractor

(based on info by rhcp0112345 & RazvanG)

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

Could Not Find C:\Users\Marie\Desktop\Generate Unlock Windo

ndows\nv_data.bin

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

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Please donate to DagentooBoy for the script

Please donate to rbnet.it and marcopon for the SGUX utility

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

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

Script complete!

Press any key to continue . . .

If anyone can help me out to figure out an alternitive rout to connect my vibrant to my computer it will be much appreciated. :)

btw, I do have a newer version of the vibrant, and I'm trying to connect it to a sony vaio running on vista.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] t_a_x_2:
comfirmed, installed root explorer, installed hex editor on phone and tried worked ok, network lock off no changes on imei

runing froyo on gt i9000 white model xxjpp
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] greeced:
Is this method, free or paid doesn't matter, confirmed to be working on the Bell I9000M with Froyo JL2 on it?

In europe right now with a locked paperweight, ahem, I mean phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dedale9:
Confirmed

Originally Posted by dedale9

I m trying this :

Originally Posted by dawen

in hex editor on phone jump to address look for 00181460 looked in the colums on the right of 00181460 and saw

ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 01 00 00 00 so i changed 01 to 00

that will make your phone sim free, u dont have to edit to lock just one network, i already try this tricked while leaving 610 as bell in the nv_data file, after i changed to 00 my rogers sim now work, so i assume it will work with other sims also

and it works fine

I have GT-I9000 Froyo XXJPY 2.2.1 version kernell 2.6.32.9

My phone is unlock and my EMEI don't change

Thanks for this 2 minutes 's way

I have a question did you erased the NV_data.md5 ?? or just replaced the 01 to 00

____________________________________________________

Yes i erase the NV_data.md5 and reboot phone. And for hexa modifcation, i made it on my PC ultraedit and copy the files on my phone.

I min france with sfr and i tried with succes with Bougues
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vasymanu:
this worked on my sgs too
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dinoc:
[LE] Ok after googling a while found out a root explorer and a hex editor and managed to unlock it, too (phone is the one from signature)

thank you

:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Yeas:
Pro App

VERY EASY

Sorry for bold, but I thought I'd do it to catch some attention. I did every process available before and nothing worked. Double-checked this post, found the updated "PRO" app, paid the $5 (very REASONABLE PRICE) and one click, unlocked.

EASY AS THAT.

If you are looking to unlock it, and don't have the knowledge/time to go through the excessive command-prompt style steps, the PRO APP is amazing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] moplay:
AT&T Captivate S I897 unlocking in Ukraine

My phone is locked to AT&T. It still has the 2.1-update1 ROM. I paid $30 for an unlock code from a website and it did not work. I will get that money back.

My phone is rooted. The free app says "No codes found. Are you using a Galaxy S phone". I would like to use the PRO app but cannot find it in the marketplace.

Did you take it down for some reason? Is there an alternate download location? I can certainly and gladly pay via Paypal.

I just want to use my cool new phone :( Please help someone!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] boysanjose:
Hello all Brother. May I have a question please?.

I have a Samsung Vibrant S Version 2.1 its already Unlock i am using AT&T services.

Now I wana to like Upgrade version to 2.2. What happen after upgrade version 2.2 it will be locked again????. I want to upgrade version but I worry it will back Locked. Thank you so much.

Kennedy.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] 00.ante:
If you upgrade to Froyo you will still have unlocked phone
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Dave31:
Is anyone else getting the error that during the script writing, the nv_data.bin file cannot be found? If so, please let me know if it can be found. I have the "file" on the phone (at least I can see it) but its size is 0 kb, which leads me to believe it's not an actual file. Does anyone know if the actual file (containing the unlock codes) is on the newer phones? (PS. Samsung Vibrant from Tmobile)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dedale9:
you get nv_data.bin in efs folder
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DoUbLeR84:
I have made it... but when i insert another usim the phone ask me to enter the unlock code... do you know why?

PS: i have OCLF and z4root installed.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vdub804:
OMFG my Vibrant is using at&t 3g data and it's actually faster than t-mobile's download=3266/kbps upload=1174/kbps unbelievable!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
That is great to hear.... Your 3G speeds are very dependant on location.... There are some places where t-mobile will do better
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sionyboy:
My phone came that way, and it was bought direct from orange! Amazing!! I was pricing up the cost of unlock codes yesterday as well :-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] armrob:
there is a known bug in some phones where even if you put the correct unlock code you get an unsuccesfull message. the only way around it is to just lock the phone to the network u want to use it with.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SS2006:
For Windows

Download and extract the attached Generate_Code.zip.

Run Generate_Code.bat

Look for the line Found:yourcode

Save the code

Jump to step 3.

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That new qiuck way above, does it work if I didn't root?

Or is rooting a must at this stage
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rbnet.it:
Sturmeh, please read my PM. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Bowsa2511:
The script for mac is universal, it can also be used on windows if automated. That way it doesn't need another program
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
I was trying to make it work without root or busybox...so I can't use grep native in windows.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Bowsa2511:
Oh you managed to make it work without root?

If so, then great feat my friend! :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vdub804:
How is this even possible I thought tmobile phones could not acess at&t 3g data
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
It is a quad band phone so it should work on any network with 3G
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sturmeh:
Can anyone with a (previously) locked phone confirm this as normal?

Upon using this trick to unlock your phone, after flashing another firmware, and/or performing a factory reset your phone may have relocked itself.

If anyone with a legitimately locked phone has had this happen, please tell me.

My phone was supposed to be unlocked, but was randomly locked, and I've had the code for a while and I need to know if it's normal for the phone or if my phone is faulty.

It is quad-band gsm, tri-band 3G. The international model operates on 900 not 850, which is the only varying frequency.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
After I flashed mine back....unlocked.....and flashed to the latest 2.1 it is still unlocked.

Hope that helps.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] blink6583:
I just do it with

DTAC thailand network(I'm from thailand)

MCC: 520

MNC: 18

I can locked and what's my step please tell me
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SS2006:
Might want to add this to front page

for those who dont want to root theres an app on the market called

Galaxy S Sim Unlocker,

easy and only 10$, I tested
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] hcarrega:
Just found a unlock app on appbrain for our galaxy s for 9.99$ bahhh

http://www.appbrain.com/app/net.cyku.unlock.galaxy

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