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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] deady2000:
When I tried to unlock my Captivate i897, with a non AT&T SIM I got the message:-

To fix this, I did the following:-

1) Restarted the phone with no SIM

2) Entered *2767*3855# to perform a full factory reset

3) Restarted the phone with the AT&T sim, installed the unlock application, got the codes and restarted with my test local SIM.

4) Entered the code, and it worked!

Thanks so much. Hopefully this will work for someone else in a similar situation, as there was very little available on a Google Search.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nitinjosu01:
thanksssssssss

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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] manyaddictions1:
OK guys someone please help I have people on this site telling me its impossible and illegal to unlock my fascinate and use it on another carrier but this post implies the opposite, what's the real story . Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
problem solved

i solved my problem with no codes in sgs unlock app. it's work 100% :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] petrillo:
i keep getting this error (sorry no codes found unknown error) when using the app on my samsung galaxy s GT-i9000 and when i use the generate_code.bat i get this

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:\Users\Parent\Desktop\Generate Unlock Windows\nv_data.bin

my phone is rooted and im using the official froyo update downloaded via kies.

what am i doing wrong?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] caliboy01:
Care to share?

I still need to unlock my phone
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
post here your nv_data.bin and info in this format:

product code:your product code if u want to change it

unlock code: (any code if you dont have the original one)

unfreeze code: (any code if you dont have the original one)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] petrillo:
how do you find the post nv_data.bin and the erst of the info im trying to unlock my phone and keep getting errors
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
root your phone and give me the nv_data.bin
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] petrillo:
yes but how do i find it my phone is rooted already, i found this dunno if that's it
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jeebspawnshop:
It's in the root directory, under /efs ...

But you'll need a program like Root Explorer to get there. Or you can use adb.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] petrillo:
thanks found it now what do i do with it i cant open it or anything
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
wrong size,try again.

must have aprox. 2mb
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] petrillo:
ok i found it on my phone but how do i get it to my pc.

ok how about this one.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] phoney_stuff:
worked like magic on my Captivate.

2.1u1 UCJH7

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
@petrillo

here is your unlocked nv_data.bin

http://www.gsmcool.net/public/nvdata/

if the phone still ask for nck,the code is 12345678 :D

delete all these files from efs folder:

- .nv_data.bak

-.nv_data.bak.md5

-.nv_state

-nv_data.bin (the old one)

-nv_data.bin.md5

and insert nv_data.bin from my link,after that restart your phone
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] helroz:
Deleted. ..... Sorry
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
are u sure?:D

IMEI will be 100% ok after that :) i edited nv_data.bin without altering anything else.all those deleted files will be recreated after restart.I tested in my phone ,i had no codes before and FFFFFFFF in nv_data.bin and now all is ok,imei,product code and unlock codes

But u can backup efs folder :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] helroz:
I have not see this link is for only one person.

I have deleted my previous post after see it.

For information this method work only on eclair, don't work on froyo.

Froyo delete codes at restart.

And for create bak files, copy bin files with md5, this is the same files
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] petrillo:
costygsm2

thanks worked great
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pri*S*:
I'm from Brazil and I intent to buy a galaxy S on ebay.

Some of them are locked and I was wondering if it's possible to unlock them without the SIM card, because as I don't leave in US, I won't be able to buy the AT&T nor T-mobile SIM.

So is it possible to unlock it without the SIM??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tonie972:
I tried this method but it said "Null" for Unblock doe and Unfreeze code. I have a Vibrant. Any help?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] genaropr:
Thank you very helpful :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
what about your IMEI ?:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Right now we are working on a new app... It will incorporate both the root and no-root methods into one app. We are working on including some other features that will help with some of these issues. What I need to know is if you generate a new nv_data.bin file as described by helroz does your IMEI stay the same? Right now I think the methods I have heard of are....

The app... if you get a code there is about an 80% chance that it will work... for some reason Samsung's unlock procedure doesn't really work very well

The Froyo app... same as above except it works with more of Samsung's attempts to lock us out

Regenerate nv_data.bin with new codes and delete all other files in /efs/ and put your new nv_data.bin in there reset and it regenerates the md5

*2767*3855# for full factory reset and then try unlocking again (make sure you backup everything)

DO NOT TRY THIS

Delete everything in /efs/ and reboot (messes up IMEI but unlocks the phone)

I need to gather information on these ideas so I know what to put in the new app.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
u must make an application to modify the nv_data.bin file and replace FFFFFFFF with new codes and delete files that are recreated automatically.If u delete this file will be problems with IMEI.These are the addresses codes:

-unlock code - 00181460

-unfreeze code - 00180036

files that should be deleted after editing:

- .nv_data.bak

-.nv_data.bak.md5

-.nv_state

-nv_data.bin (old one)

-nv_data.bin.md5
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Yeah that's what I got before... but you are saying if I do that it doesn't mess up the IMEI? What if I chmod -R 755 /efs? will that work through a reboot or will the permissions reset every reboot?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] helroz:
In my new method to unlock, I copy all information in new nv_data.bin already unlocked.

Copy offsets: 180004 - 180058 included (crypted imei)

Copy offsets: 188004 - 1880F1 included (product code, product and little more^^)

offset 180049 - 180050 included: unfreeze code

offset 180051 - 180058 included: unfreeze code

offset 18005A - 180061 included: simunlock code

offset 18146E - 181475 included: simunlock code

After reinsert this new nv_data.bin in the phone, with this method, no unlock demands and phone is sim unlocked.

Your method work only on Eclair Firmware, Froyo delete code at reboot, with this method, normally this is work on alll firmware if it create nv_data.bin.md5 at restart.

For information, no need delete .nv_state for work.

Your method is my old method in light.

dagentooboy work on this new method (post 31):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=822008&page=4

My older method is here (post 107):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=771158&page=11

On this 2 method if imei is good at the start, he is good at the end.

It's possible to work on .nv_data.bak or nv_data.JPC to rename it nv_data.bin if nv_data.bin don't have correct imei.

@ dagentooboy:

With this 2 methods: no lost imei if is good at the start.

But normally newer method (source files PM to you) Normally work on Froyo. and older method work only on eclair.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=822008&page=4

With this 2 methods, i have repair much phone and if the instructions have been totally followed the imei is not lost.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
just edit nv_data.bin ,compare these 2 files.imei will be ok..i tested in my phone
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] speedeboy:
Samsung Captivate

Hey,

Im having a lot of trouble trying to get the actual unlock code when running the .bat file... Im not really a guru at this stuff but can follow instructions pretty well. thought i did everything right, but im getting a not recognized error after running the file. i can see the phone in windows 7 explorer also so i guess the drivers are ok. just cant get it to spit the code....

Any help would be great as i have to travel to Europe soon
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
post here your nv_data.bin...use "search" if u dont know how to find it
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NWolf:
Just use my tool and follow the instructions and it will work. I've had at least 50 people try and it has worked for them:

http://www.communityhosting.net/sgsunlock
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] 213inc:
Hello i would like to know if this will work for the tmobile Vibrant to make it work for simply mobile?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NWolf:
It will unlock the phone so it can be used on any GSM network.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] 213inc:
which program do i use thagt is listed

Sorry im kinda a newbie
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NWolf:
http://www.communityhosting.net/sgsunlock
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tonie972:
...........
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Born_Immaculate88:
Has anyone had any luck unlocking the Korean Samsung Galaxy S shw-m110s?? I have tried every method posted so far and still no results. I have superuser permissons, ADB, and root all set up correctly but all I get when I try to use the generators or the .apk files from the market is this:

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

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

Generate unlock code for any Samsung Galaxy S

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

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

__________________________________________________________

Copy nv_data.bin

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

2023 KB/s (524288 bytes in 0.253s)

Extract code

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

Samsung Galaxy Unlock code eXtractor

(based on info by rhcp0112345 & RazvanG)

Opening file <.\nv_data.bin>...

Searching code block...

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

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

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 . . .

No codes appear even though the process finishes successfully. I know it is sim locked for a fact but I have no idea how to unlock it. Any ideas??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
I just updated the Android app.... give it a try and let me know!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] luci.pacurar:
Hi guys,

A beginner question here: can you brick your SGS Android 2.1 phone if the SGS Unlocker app returns codes and you use them as described?

Thank you!

LE: The phone I'm holding now in my hand has baseband: XXJM1 and build number: ECLAIR.XFJM1. And the unlocker app returns codes but I didn't try to unlock it yet (not my phone :P).
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tibosee:
not working on jpm. i have root, i tried to copy nv_data.bin on the computer and used the Generate Unlock Windows application, i tried the apk on market. only on windows application says complete but no codes are shown.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peterg123:
Version 2 Not Working At All on My Galaxy S

Version one of SGS_Unlocl apk worked great and found the same codes as gene Hackworths Windows Code Generator using USB. But they don;t work on my UK Ornage locked Galaxy, and I am told this can be Samsung's very poor unlock software internally..the codes are probably correct.

However when I tried todays new Version D from dagentooboy, it would not run at all..byond the Blue welcome screen and the Email Codes and Bonate buttons..the screen below is just black and the app is not running at all....

wow have been at this 12 days now with no unlock in sight!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] costygsm2:
da-i fara frica ca merge,poti sa-l codezi la loc cu acelasi cod :) le notezi si tu undeva,asta pentru garantie
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DS1495:
Hey guys,

So, my phone is rooted with Froyo 2.2 installed. (Bell Galaxy S I9000M) but flashed with I9000 firmware.

I got an unlock code from the app on the market, but when I insert my Telus SIM card, I don't get the prompt to enter my unlock code..?

So I'm trying to lock the phone to the Bell network (because it seems as though its not locked to any one specific network, but also not UNlocked) So I enter the MCN/MCC (302-610 for Bell, I believe...please correct me if I'm wrong!) What do I put in the box that says 'Control Key' ? I have tried entering the unlock code I received into that box, but it comes up as locking unsuccessful)

Thank you,

Dylan
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peterg123:
I have used the SGS_unlock .apk and Windows Generator on my Galaxy 2.1 firmware about 6 times...the codes are coorect but still it won;t unlock... but nothing has bricked or gone wrong............ in reply to you ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peterg123:
see my post above
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] DS1495:
Another thing...is there a specific way to force the phone to display the 'Enter Unlock Code' prompt?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rat2000:
Ok i have the unlock code and the unfreze code but before i enter them i just have 2 question.

By unlocking my sgs means that i will get updates from kies for an unbraded phone?

If yes, pls tell me the diference between the unlock code and the unfreeze code.

Thnx in advance.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] madmigs:
Umm tried the new version(2.0 off the market) on my Bell I9000M stock(ie. no root, lagfix etc and is still SIM locked) JH2 Eclair and no root method doesn't find any codes, whereas the previous version gave me codes.

UPDATE - According the Clarke Hackworth's page linked to in the first post says that version 1 is for eclair and the version 2 is for froyo. Is this true?

I have the codes saved from the first version so it isn't a big deal that this version doesn't give me codes unless its implying that the previous version gave me incorrect codes. It was more of an FYI about it not working as I don't intend or need to unlock it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ruslan.mukhammad:
Exception during unlocking

Me either got the same error while getting unlock code. It said "Permisssion denied" during copying nv_data. My operation System is Windows 7.

You suggested that it has to be allowed a root access on the phone. I don't know how to allow root access. Can you please help me with this issue. My phone is Samsung Galaxy Vibrant T959.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pidz:
Maybe a noob question peeps,

but how many attempts do you usually get at the unlock code before the phone freezes?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rat2000:
Can somebody pls answer my questions.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] speedeboy:
This does not work on my Captivate!

Error... cant find .\nv_data.bin??

Anyone know whats going on?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] KSlay:
I have the Vibrant FW T959UVJI6 does that mean, for now I am basically out of luck to unlock this thing? Or is there any other safe method that I can try?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NWolf:
http://www.communityhosting.net/sgsunlock will unlock it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cobraa:
Which website can you recommand me to get my unlock code with my IME code?

I don't care to pay 30$, I mean, I already wasted 2 hours trying to get something and I will have nothing.

Thanks a lot!:D

Is there a cheaper alternative to cellunlocker 29.99 ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peterg123:
Thism is a Galaxy thread and the SGS_Unlock.apk Version 1 will work by doenloading it from the fitst post, and transferring it via your external sd card, then installing it on your Galaxy where it will appear as an app. Or else using USB in debugging between your Galaxy and comp, use Wiundows Code Generator also from the fitst thread. And remember to donate if it works
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Version 2 combines the 2 methods into one app. The no-root method is the version 1.0 method. If you don't have root the root method will not work.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Look in the vibrant forums here on XDA. They have guides on root. Once you get that try the root method from the new app in the market.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peterg123:
Yes I think you will be able to get updates from KIES but I am not sure.

As for the codes, the unlock coe is the NTWORK unlock SIM code, that is the master unlock to release you from your network. The Unfreeze code is in case your phone fresszes after unlocking, you can enter that code to unfreeze the phone
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Unlocking allows you to use any SIM card. That is it.

The unlock code allows you to unlock. The unfreeze code allows you to unfreeze the phone if you enter the wrong unlock code to many times.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dagentooboy:
Try the latest version of the app and let me know if it works. If not try the generate nv_data.bin that heroz came up with.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pidz:
Unlocked and donated

Great stuff guys....!!!

Unlocked and donated, did it via helroz's generate nv_data.bin method on Orange UK locked phone with Orange Branded firmware.

Thanks for your help guys.:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peacemonger:
Mount without sim?

So basically to extract the code from the file, you have to mount it to the computer, right? Well, will the phone mount without a sim in it from the carrier it was meant to be on? What I'm saying is, I'm getting a phone and my sim is from a different carrier. Am I able to unlock it still?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peacemonger:
I'm in the same boat as you. Someone needs to reply. Will this work without the original carrier's sim already in it???
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pidz:
Hey guys,

I rekon helroz generate nv_data.bin method will work for you guys;

h t t p://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94

Dont think you need the original SIM in the phone as your changing values within the phone itself independently.

Follow the instructions and should hopefully unlock for you to put any sim in it.

Good luck.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peacemonger:
Thanks! I'll try this.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rat2000:
I have just inserted my unlock code and it worked from my first try. Thankyou very much for the app.

It should be possible.

You will have to start the phone WITHOUT the SIM inserted.

Then you will have to connect to a wireless network and create a google account, after that just log in the market download the app get your code and unfreeze code.

When you've done all that power off u phone, insert u SIM and when u start it with the SIM in you will be asked to insert the unlock code, insert the code and u are done.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peacemonger:
But wait, without the sim card, I won't be able to access the phone and download the app or anything, right?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pidz:
You can access various phone functions without the simcard, essentially you'll be using it like a PDA.

rat2000 is spot on, just fire up the wireless, sign in or create a new googlemail account, without any simcard and go to the market, download the app and you should be good to go.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] peacemonger:
Ah, gotcha. Awesome, thank you!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cobraa:
Is it normal that sgs unlock on my captivate give me a code but the ''generate unlock code'' on windows give me a ''cant find nv_data.bin'' ??
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] PisoLiso:
It worked on the first attempt with my I9000B for Personal here in Argentina, but 3G stopped working :(

My phone is not rooted and it has the stock firmware, and I did not install any app that could mess with my 3G settings. To make sure it was the phone and not the carrier I took my SIM Card, tested it on another 3G phone and it worked, and I did a hard reset on the SGS. Does anyone has the MCC/MNC code for my carrier and my country so I can relock? :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] PisoLiso:
Nevermind, I got it, relocked it. 3G is now working ^^

But it is good to know that it can be easily unlocked if I need to. Great work!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] crashwins:
So I have a Mac and a Tmo Vibrant. Just follow the guidelines on the first page? Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] -]Megacharge[-:
I have a Bell SGS and I ran the unlock code application from the Android app store and it gave me an unlock code and an unfreeze code. My question is, how exactly do I enter this code into the phone, and do I need to have the sim card slot empty when I enter the code, or with the sim card of the other carrier I want to use the phone with already inserted?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] darkamikaze:
Search is being borked right now :/ .. I would have searched if I could have.. but.. will 3G work on Galaxy S running USA ATT once I unlock?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] vst2010:
I received my unlock and unfreeze codes. I entered my unlock code and successfully unlocked my captivate.

However, what do I do with my "UNFREEZE" code?

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pidz:
Hey Megacharge,

You note down your unlock code and unfreeze codes.

To unlock the phone, turn it off, put in a new SIM from another carrier,

Turn on the phone

After boot up, you should have a prompt for you to enter a network unlock.

Type in your code and hopefully it should be "Requesting network unlock", followed by "Network unlock successfull".

You should have hopefully unlocked your phone :-D

Simples!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pidz:
Your unfreeze code is there in the event that you enter the unlock code incorrectly to many times and freeze the phone.

Upon freezing the phone you are asked for a unfreeze code.

As you have unlocked the phone, probably no need for the unfreeze code now. :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] darkamikaze:
So you'll be able to get 3G with the Galaxy S under USA ATT once it's unlocked right? Considering their basebands are the same? except for the UMTS being 900 instead of 850?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rat2000:
Keep it somewhere safe just in case u will need it.

U remove u curent SIM and insert one from another carrier. When u start up the phone it will ask u for an unlock code. U insert the unlock code and u are done.

If ATT suport 3g then u will have 3g.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] MaxVR:
failed

Hi guys,

I've finally got my phone rooted. I have the Rogers Captivate phone, and downloaded the SGS Unlock app for mac and ran it, it runs but the line that says 'your code is:' is blank. above that it says 'strings: can't open file: ./nv_data.bin (No such file or directory)

strings: can't open file: ./nv_data.bin (No such file or directory)

Your code is: '

What am i doing wrong? Or did i break it? Baseband version running is : I896UXJI2

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] PisoLiso:
3G stopped working again :(

Will have to engage Samsung support