yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] WriteOrWrong:
I followed the video to the "T" and unlocked my Captivate. The phone was unlocked, used on a new network and then easily reverted to the original network. Absolutely brilliant Thank you!!!

My only question is weather one really needs to perform the Kies download and install (DL and Inst took an hour). In my case I rebooted after the Kies Install and didn't set the USB Debug prior to Connecting the phone and Kies. Kies connected the phone after selecting the Samsung Kies on the USB. Note this is not the mode I wanted to be in. I disconnected Kies from the Phone. Selected the USB Debug Mode, and then the (2) USB Drives could be mounted. I didn't ever really see evidence of the driver transfer that had been indicated as the reason to download and install Kies.

Just a curiosity question If you can mount the (2) USB Drives in Debug mode without Kies, why would you need to use Kies??? If it's not needed would save us 1 hour +.

I hope this post might help another Nubie who takes a wrong turn.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] blueman2010:
Works!!

Thank you so much, its working for my Galaxy S I9000 bought from UK with Orange network locked and now I am using it in Egypt with Mobinil after unlocking it with your SGS unlock app.

am I able to update to froyo 2.2 without going locked again? and is it safe for the phone to upgrade now?

I really appreciate it thx again

Mahmoud
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] wilcomail:
Worked on my T959 vibrant

at first I was getting nothing but then Duh I had to put it in debug mode. Now on AT&T Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] lbarouf:
T959 using 3G

Did you get it to attach in 3G?

I am looking for someone who can confirm that their T-Mo can attach on UMTS850 or UMTS1900.

Still debating on getting that or waiting for the HTC vision (aka T-Mo G2). I want to be able to use UMTS850,UMTS1900 and UMTS2100 for real worldwide roaming. AWS sucks I find.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vluzhko:
I have updated my phone to 2.2 and now I cannot unlock it.

Program tells "File not found". I tried ADB and it tells "Access denied".

It is not right as I can go and copy file with terminal. I copied nv_data.bin to my desktop. How can I get the unlock code?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vluzhko:
I cannot locate my code

Hi

Can you please help me to unlock my phone?

It is SGS on Bell I9000M. I upgraded to JPK. Non of methods described in thread work for me. I used terminal to pull file. It is in attachment.

Thanks.

Vlad
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] swk513:
Cincinnati Bell APN

I've found a few apns for cincinnati bells 3g service, and none will work.. (modmyi, old settings for a g1 on cbw, ect.) I can't for the life of me get data service on a Vibrant unlocked. Phone calls work perfectly. Can anyone help me out?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tpaulmurail:
showing error message....Device not found

its showing me error message while running the batch file though I am connected to my phone (vibrant T959) with KIES..

Please help me how to resolve the issue.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] itsthedoc:
Having the same problem as a few others.

Have root access on my phone. Running SGS Unlock 1.0 results in "File not found: Do you have a Samsung Galaxy S?"

v2.0 results in a unknown error message. Have tried all different firmwares and even some custom Froyo ROMs. Currently on stock 512 Eclair.

I used cat to copy nv_data.bin to my sdcard. I searched for SSVN via a hex editor and resulted in a string with ## ## #E ##. I do not know why the 6th digit is a letter. This has happened on every flash, even after deleting and recreating NV files.

So stumped. Attached is the .bin in case anyone is curious enough to poke around.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] itsthedoc:
That's very weird. Looking at your bin file in a hex editor, I see SSNV=53 53 4e 56. I am having issues unlocking as well and my SSNV string shows the same exact hex value where the network code should be.

Something must have changed recently - did T-Mobile push out something to stop this method from working?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TDO:
Maybe a new Modem/Phone revision?

Can you post your versions?

(*#1234#)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vluzhko:
My Modem/Phone:

PDA: I9000XXJPK

PHONE: I9000XXJPK

CSC: I9000OXAJPK

Build: 2010.09
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vluzhko:
Do not look at SSNV itself.

those 53 53 4e 56 it is 4 letters in HEX. Those letters are SSNV :)

The code is different sequence but I cannot locate it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] m0ncorvo:
I'm trying to unlock a Galaxy but I'm getting the message "Permission denied" and cannot extract the bin file from the phone. I'm stumped and since I'm a newbie to Android (finally left WinMo for good) I do not know what else to do.

Does anyone help me?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] itsthedoc:
Ah...Lol. Duh. I'm not sure where in the hex file either. Maybe someone else can take a look at the bin in my original post and offer some guidance.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nakagusukumike:
I have just purchased the T959/Vibrant that is for sale on Newegg.com that is locked to T-Mobile and not rooted. I am not located in the US and am planning on unlocking the phone but am wondering if I will have any issues unlocking it with no SIM prior to inserting my Docomo SIM.

Also, Currently what is the best process for getting a locked T-Mobile 2.1 vibrant to unlocked and rooted 2.2?

I was planning on:

1. Unlock the phone

2. Root the stock T-mobile 2.1 image

3. Flash a 2.2 image

Is this about right? I'm coming from an HTC Magic running Froyoredux but looking for more horsepower and RAM.

Recommended 2.2 roms, radios, etc??

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ramjaane1983:
Its works

this is really , it works. Thanks!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] domujunior:
Hi, I have an HTC Wildfire. Just wondering if the same procedure as in the Galaxy case works. Is the unlock code stored by the Wildfire. Thanks for the answer
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vluzhko:
I got another GalaxyS for wife. And I was able to get unlock code without any problems. But I did not do any firmware updates to the phone.

So looks like mine phone is screwed with JPK update and there is no way to retrieve the unlock code.

I think this should be mentioned in the first post in this thread as well as in JPK update thread. I did not read whole forum before doing update. So it is my fault. Just to make life easier for other people.

Does anyone know it if is possible to get this code from Bell? How much?

How do I do that?

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DrIGGI:
btw. i've made a german guide months ago, and i'm keeping it always up to date with this topic.

http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...s/41146-tut-sim-lock-kostenlos-entfernen.html
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mpir78:
WTF???

I just got my new GT-I9000... from a mobile operator. The unlock app didn't work (no file found) even after USB debugging mode was turned on. I tried to do it over PC but it was the same thing... no luck with getting unlock code!

Then I just tried to put another SIM card in and WTF... it works. I'm still new with the phone and got to get used to it but the darn thing seems to work. I don't get it to be honest. :)

And the weiredst thing is that that it seems to have FROYO already installed. It says version 2,2 and FROYO.XFJP3

I'm totally confused here... I was prepared to first unlock the phone and then to find 2,1 version but... I guess I'm not up to date or something strange is going on. :confused:

cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
wow, 2 lucky coincidences! I'm looking forward to froyo 2.2 for my device soon.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
hi, with ATT update to 2.1update1 - the app does not work - any suggestions?

thanks,
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] royalslim:
Before the unlock app came out, I had flashed to the stock firmware to have a fresh start on my Vibrant(no back-up made). When I try to unlock, it says no codes found. I'm guessing the bml3.bak is gone forever as it got flashed with a blank bml3.bak from the 2.1update1. I am now on J15 so idk if that makes matters worse.

Is there anyway to get the bml3.bak back from a certain file within the phone? IDK if my knowledge about the bml3.bak is where these codes are stored I might be wrong.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
Usual first question: Did you have 'USB Debugging mode' enabled?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
Another member mentioned having to downgrade before being able to run the script.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
thanks for responding, yes i have 'USB Debugging mode' enabled

seems like att did something in the update to thwart this...saw some other feedback from users that after the update the app did not work

it is telling me no codes found and asking me - do you have a galaxy s ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mulgeen:
Unlocking

I ran the script but did not receive a code because there was an error. It says:

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

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

Generate unlock code for any Samsung Galaxy S

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

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

__________________________________________________________

Copy nv_data.bin

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

error: device not found

Extract 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\S\Documents\Generate Unlock Windows\Generate Unlock Wind

ows\nv_data.bin

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

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

Please donate to DagentooBoy for the script

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

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

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

Script complete!

Press any key to continue . . .

Please help!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
A few questions:

Did you have 'USB Debugging mode' enabled?

If this is with Windows, does the phone show up as a removable disk device in Explorer?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
Assuming you're running 2.1, what build do u currently have?

Yes, i have a GT-i9000M from Bell, I was able to unlock it last night.

My versions info:

Firmware version- 2.1-update1

Build number- ECLAIR.UGJH2
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
have 2.1 update1

eclair.ucjh7
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
What error are you seeing?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
also if i try the script i get this -

Generate unlock code for any Samsung Galaxy S

__________________________________________________________

Copy nv_data.bin

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

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

Extract 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:\Documents and Settings\neer\My Documents\A various Folder\Gene

rate Unlock Windows\Generate Unlock Windows\nv_data.bin

Please donate to DagentooBoy for the script

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

Script complete!

Press any key to continue . . .
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
--edit--

Reading it again i see that you're getting Permission Denied.

I didn't have this issue with JH2. Is it possible to downgrade to JH2 safely?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
Oh Joy !!!

:) never mind

just tried the Froyo unlock app and it worked! ...even though i don't have froyo..

go figure but i am a very happy camper now!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
Risky! Nice pay off. Glad it worked for you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
yes i am glad that my frustration ended 8:35 NY time instead of 3 AM or when ever.... :D

i read in some post in this thread to try the froyo update if the other methods do not work.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] springsprince:
network control key doesn't work

I had used the method you had stated of running generate unlock key and got the control key but when I put it in, I still get network unlock unsuccessful.

Please help.

Got the unlock code from t-mobile but the unlock is still unsuccessful.

Please help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mulgeen:
How do you enable USB debugging mode?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andrewjrr:
deleted.. found the information i needed with further reading in this loooong thread
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
donation

please someone post a link so the donation goes to those responsible for the sim unlock part

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] carlos20h:
Not workin on T-mobile Samsung Vibrant

I already download kies and connected the phone in kie mode and when i start the generate_code.bat it said

Error: device not found

unable to find file <.nv\nv_data.bin>

Help please
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] RazvanG:
I made part of the sim unlock (pointing guys in the right direction, giving the freeze code location etc.) so you can donate to my PayPal account: raz_ssx@yahoo.com

all donations go to cancer support

thank you

RazvanG
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nytvd:
thanks, done
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] carlos20h:
Now is working thanks i only forgot to put the Usb connection in debug mode, thanks! again
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] RazvanG:
Thank You

RazvanG
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Arkanius:
Well, this is how it rolls:

Galaxy S owner, Portugal, TMN.

I have unlocked it before then tried to flash a firmware and it bricked. Had no 3 button mode so it was put to repair.

When it came back it had another PBA and software update.

Same IMEI though.

Well I had an unlock key and it's the same IMEI but now I can't unlock the phone, it says "rejected" everytime I try.

the phone has JM8 version on it so they screwed the nv_data.bin

question is:

If the IMEI is the same why can't I use the same unlock code I had before?

thx in advance
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cello_eisenhart:
is your phone rooted?

I tried both galaxy s unlock and unlock for froyo, but tough luck. So is ur phone rooted? My phone is not rooted.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] TDO:
Ask your repair center.

It can't be an official one - samsung does not put JM8 (BETA!!) on any phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] varunkumars:
Captivate Froyo JI6 t-mobile sim-unlock..

Some one please help me to sim unlock to t-mobile. I used "How to unlock/unfreeze all SGS Models" that is posted in xda as well as unlock captivate app in the market but no luck.

I installed the usb drivers windows 7 x64 can see my phone.

Is is necessary to install android sdk ?

Is it must to root the phone before unlocking ??? There is no perfect rooting procedure yet.

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

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

One click Unlock for Galaxy S Family

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

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

__________________________________________________ ________

Copy nv_data.bin

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

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

Extract 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 I:\i897 capivate\Hacking\Galaxy S unlocker windows\Generate Unlo

ck Windows\Generate Unlock Windows\nv_data.bin

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

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

Please donate to DagentooBoy for the scripting

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

Special thanks to Bowsa2511 for helping with the script

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

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

Script complete!

Press any key to continue . . .
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] onaquest:
No, rooting is not required.

Make sure your phone is in USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mistabeo:
i get this same message.. but when i opened the sgs unlcoker app, it shows me the unlock code. i'm a newbie and afraid to try entering that number. can anyone chime in?

edit: the code worked. kinda weird that i didn't even have to use any software besides the app to get my unlock code.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] fredphoesh:
no codes found

hello guys

I flashed to JPK yesterday, but could no find to back up the folder called /efs so went ahead anyway...

When I run this sgs unlock tool, I get the message many others have got,

no codes found, are you sure you have a sgs?

Is this related to missing info in the /efs folder, or some JPK froyo issue which will be worked out?

Tx

Mark
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] p_ulysses:
My version has the galaxy's xwjm8. I can not get the code with this program!

Need help
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Kajolas:
Mine is not working with JM8
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] romey15:
Unlocked but worried about 2.2 update

This unlock method worked perfectly and the first time on my Vibrant. However, when the froyo update comes out in the next weeks, will this update change the unlock code that I got using this method? I've written it down and saved it incase the update relocks my phone. Or do I need to relock it first before I do the official update when it comes out? Thanks for the help!!!!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andreschardong:
i think once you unlock your phone, doesn't matter what you flash afterwards
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cesarp209:
what do i put in the 2 boxes when trying to unlock it? ive read the thread but im still confused, oh and im using the no sim method since i dont have another networks sim card to unlock it with.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andreschardong:
Does it work after JPK update? Im trying but no luck so far.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] qdh1502:
Hi,

I have a GT-I9000 locked in Bouygues Telecom network (France), firmware I9000XXJM2.

I got the unlock/unfreez code with application. Then I insert a SFR France sim card then typing the unlock code and got wrong code message but the telephone is UNLOCK. My SFR sim works well.

I check the lock status with *#7465625# and everything (4 status) is unlocked :)

But when I re-use the Bouygues sim card and make a hard reset to clean all data, my phone re-lock to Bouygues network.

I have to enter the unlock code again for using another sim card.

1. Do you have any problem like this ?

2. Do the unlock status will keep when I update to froyo firmware (I9000XXJPK) ?

3. DO the unlock code still be the same with any firmware ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andreschardong:
Hi Mark, I think it something related to JPK. I've same problem.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] coradux:
Hi,

I've tried every method, nothing worked. I have JPK installed. I've upgraded from JM1 to JPH, didn't back-up efs folder. Phone bricked, send it to service, reinstalled JM1. Tried every method, nothing worked. Applied 3 button combo fix, installed JPK. Tried every method, the same nothing worked. I have transfered efs folder to my PC, tried every method, again nothing worked. I've put an image of my efs folder here. 17 September I think is the day I've upgraded to JPH. Any suggestion?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andreschardong:
Hi ..

you still have .nv_data.bak, this file should have your code.

Try to use sgux.exe

sgux.exe .nv_data.bak
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] perfectiond222:
Does not work please help

did it step by step and does not work...it says cannot find nv_data.bin
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nakagusukumike:
i've got the same issue as everyone here.... adb devices does not show the Samsung phone. ADB is working properly on the PC, if I plug in my HTC Magic I get the device listed when I do "adb deviced" but I do NOT EVER get a device listing including the samsung when doing adb devices. Obviously this is why the rest of the script is not working (copying the backup file containing the unlock code, then extracting it).

And yes, debugging is enabled. ;-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rhcp011235:
Anyone who needes their galaxy unlocked just pm me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nakagusukumike:
i think everyone in here needs their galaxy inlocked ;-)

Soo..... turns out that debugging is not functioning AT ALL on my vibrant, even though it is enabled (box is checked). No adb devices. no adb shell. no nothing.

I've got it in mass storage USB mode (i've tried all other options as well). What's going on here???

My HTC Magic plugs right in and comes up as a device just fine in ADB.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nakagusukumike:
2.6.29

ECLAIR

SGH-T959

2.1-update1
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nakagusukumike:
rhcp,

Thanks for the offer by sending me a link to your site, but I'm more interested in keeping the information public and getting a free solution to these issues out to the community. :cool:
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] azsamsancho:
2 questions

Hello, this is my first post here. I would like to thank all DEVs for making this! I am getting my T-Mobile Vibrant on Thursday and want to ask 2 questions:

1) Do I try to unlock it before I even activate the phone with T-Mobile? If, not when do I try? Anything I should do to make sure no updates are installed?

2) Is there a way to backup everything that is on the phone stock, before attempting to unlock, so potentially to go back?

Thank you DEVs, one more time!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Try using the app from the market (you can scan the QR code in my sig for the non-froyo version). The other option is to download a terminal emulator from the market and ls /efs/

If you get permission denied you might want to try the froyo version of the app... and you will need root.

Sorry I haven't been on here much but work has been crazy. It seems that Samsung has been making our unlock methods not work. I have JPK on my phone and the froyo version of the app works great but you need root for it to work.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nakagusukumike:
okay guys, FIXED.

This wasn't working for me earlier because I didn't have the special samsung drivers installed. You HAVE to install these:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=728929

before any of the adb commands will work (required for unlocking and rooting).

Once I installed the samsung drivers, then plugged my phone in, it popped up in ADB devices. My T-Mobile Vibrant is now unlocked and rooted and running on NTT Docomo in Japan.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tasomaniac:
I am using Nexus One. My brother has Vibrant. We unlocked using the tool here. But its relocked again.

What is JPK? I guess it is a Froyo ROM, but I couldnt find it. How can I install it?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tasomaniac:
Ok! I solved the problem.

I'm in Turkey. MNC number of my operator is 28603. Samsung relock the phone but I re-relock the phone to this operator. It worked. :)) No need to install Froyo or root. Am I biriliant?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] danzgrace:
I guess this is not working for JM8 firmware. It says it found the code block after that no unlock could be found.