yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD7 General] KraFT_mk:
HTC never mentioned stereo for HD7 .

It’s theirs bad “shady” marketing strategy that makes you believe that you have stereo speakers.

That’s the main purpose of the bottom grill for the “second” speaker and there is a reason why its there.

That`s the main hook that does the job. Add the Dolby Mobile trademark and that’s it. They successfully installed and "created" stereo in our heads only.

If that doesn't do the job , than others so called reviewers will just put the cherry on the top.

Its the same with their 4.3 SUPER TFT that doesn't exist.

PS.

This is probably the explanation if they need one at all after all. (Not sure.)

** Dolby SRS MObile - Mono-to-Stereo Creator—adds depth to the playback of mono content that users download or create…
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashwinmudigonda:
I am using Takser (ver 1.0.12). I am seeing a weird issue with the location contexts. When I am at work, the profile loads. The GPS satellite symbol disappears. Then seconds later, it exits the task. This happens each time I swipe the screen.

Is it something to do with Tasker? Or the phone's GPS?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ad Fundum:
Hi there,

I have a Samsung Galaxy 3 i580 device, and whenever I want to put something on my internal (root) memory, I get a 'no space' error.

Now I installed Root Explorer, and it seems that there are A LOT of .apk files in my /system/apk folder.

Am I allowed to delete these .apk's, or are they actually used?

And what else should/can I do to clear my memory?

Note: I still have 40+ mb memory left on the phone to install apps, just not in the root memory.

Thanks in advance for your time!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vijacdblz:
have you tried to mount system r/w in rootexplorer
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newter55:
You can delete them with root explorer...just be sure you know which you are removing as some are essential for a stable phone

swyped....and I apologize for not proofreading
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ad Fundum:
Yes, the system was in r/w from the beginning.

Question: When I use apps2sd, will my apps still be installed to the /system/app folder on my internal memory?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newter55:
Most will and app2sd will notify you if they can be moved but some apps automatically install to sd. Angry birds is one example.

Sent telepathically using vulcan mind meld app.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ad Fundum:
So there is no way to make free space in my internal memory, except for removing apps? :(
[Desire General] hd.mini:
hi guys ..

ihave problem in my desire ..

that the 3g in my phone doesn't work all the time ?

only sometimes it's work then turn off again ?

idont know why ??

any help ?
[Desire General] Tillus:
are you rooted?

Which Rom, which Radio?
[Desire General] hd.mini:
sorry man

idon't know >> how can i know ??
[Desire HD General] nickkyw:
Hi,

Does anybody know / tested if the sms messages functionality within htcsense.com will work when the phone is turned off?

I mean, if you leave your DHD at home, and it runs out of battery and dies, will htc.sense still display any new sms, and forward to email (where requested)?

Just wondering if the DHD has to be on & have signal for this to work?
[Focus General] panman91:
I have been a customer with AT&T for well over a year.

Why will they not give me an unlock code for this phone.

Does anyone know of any reputable online unlock sources to use that might have the Focus as a unlockable phone?

Also would calling Samsung directly get me any further?
[Focus General] foxbat121:
Unlocking is totally up to AT&T. Samsung won't help you on that. Whether or not online vendors can help is up to specific vendor. I know Samsung Captivate can't be unlocked by any 3rd party vendor and AT&T claimed 10-month exclusivity and refuse to give out any unlock code. Looks like Focus will be the same.

Just to be sure, you have a post paid account with AT&T and paid all your bills on time, right? That were the only criteria in the past determine whether or not AT&T will give you the unlock code for a phone. Now Captivate is the first phone that didn't follow that policy (iPhone is the exception).
[Focus General] panman91:
Yes post-paid account and paid all my bills on time. They better not screw me on this. I mean its a world phone and I'm gonna be traveling out of the country. It's not like I'm gonna cancel my service with them. And even if I did they would still charge for early termination fees.
[Focus General] foxbat121:
Did they give you any reason why?

You can still use it as world phone. Just have to pay AT&T $$$ :)
[Focus General] panman91:
Exclusivity to the carrier, the usual BS and the 10 month wait thing.
[Focus General] idloco:
Can we get this unlock codes outside of at&t? or probably something like HSPL or something with that sort of access to the focus?
[Focus General] panman91:
Quick update on the unlock fiasco....

I called Samsung direct and was transferred to their Level 3 technical support hotline and they gave me the unlock code without any struggles.

Make sure you put in a foreign sim and enter the unlock code and your golden.

Confirmed working by putting in a tmobile sim and made a phone call.
[Focus General] rexian:
That's good to know :)

I never had problems getting unlock codes from them in the past though I remember someone saying the a/c should be in good status and beyond 6 months into the contract.
[Focus General] markgamber:
Nice! That IS good to know. Yet another reason why I'm starting to like this more than the iPhone where you get NO unlock code, ever, from anyone, for any reason.
[Focus General] arimozuki:
Can i have that number? Please?? Thanks :)
[Focus General] enjoythemusic:
Hate to tell you the bad news, yet each unlock number is unique to the phone's IMEI.
[Focus General] V DidDy 210:
i'm pretty sure he meant the samsung direct number
[Focus General] enjoythemusic:
Ahh, ok and thanks for the clarification. My bad :(
[Focus General] panman91:
1-888-987-4357
[Focus General] arimozuki:
Thanks much
[Focus General] kcasante:
I called AT&T, then SAMSUNG, then had AT&T call SAMSUNG.

The verdict is:

Samsung can get you to the screen where the NCK code should be entered.

BUT only AT&T can give you that code.

THe AT&T agent went on to tell me that they see in their system that unlock codes will be made available but some time next year... :-(

Does anyone know of other methods to get this unlocked? I'm spending some time in Europe at the end of the month and if I can't get this unlocked I'm just going to return it and get something else...
[Focus General] panman91:
All you need to do is just call Samsung directly and tell them you have the NCK code.

Tell them you need to speak with Level 3 support.

The NCK code AT&T gave me was 97884489, but Samsung didnt even need that number when I called them the second time.

They will tell you to follow the process like this w/o a sim but you dont need to:

#7465625*638*CODE#

This wont work. Just get a non-AT&T sim card and enter in the unlock code they give you and voila your unlocked.
[Focus General] A Dustman:
What is a NCK code? is this number specific to each individual phone?
[Focus General] bluemoko:
Wow this is so great and worth trying
[Focus General] denispage:
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/united-kingdom-vodafone-samsung-focus-np-97064.html

Here you pay $16.99, send you IMEI and get the code.
[Focus General] amit26:
SIM lock v/s Network lock

I havent unlocked my phone yet, I entered ##634# and then *#7465625#, the lock status shows:

SIM/USIM Unlock: Disabled

Network Lock: Enabled

Network Subset lock: Disabled

Service Provider Lock: Disabled

Corporate Lock: Disabled

I think i'll go with the NCKZone guy, its much more safer than FastGSM who will modify my firmware ..
[Focus General] secany:
That's correct :) Unlock by CODE is similar to what AT&T will do for you. It's mean your firmware, seczone is not tampered. And, after the day at&t give unlock code, you can consider your phone was legally unlocked by at&t.
[Focus General] secany:
I did not go deep into reverse engineer the method fastgsm use, so I am not 100% sure what WILL happen. I just provide all the best-worst case that I know if sec-zone was tampered.

Not sure it will locked again by using fastgsm method or not.

Several situation could happen, like

- Your phone will be dead after update to new version (tampered sec-zone is not understand by new version). If this happen, it will be a dead-dead phone and can not be revive anymore. <~~ This could happen, but low chance.

- Or you can NOT update to new version, because sec-zone was modified and updater can not understand the phone <~~~ chance is higher than first case.

- Or it may be locked again, maybe to AT&T again, or maybe LOCKED to ALL network. Reason is new version may or may not fix the security hole that fastgsm use, and new version will not understand patched sec-zone lock table, so instead of locked back to AT&T, it will lock to ALL network.

- Or it will still be unlocked, nothing bad happen after update to new version :)

Again, I did not go deep into reverse engineer the method fastgsm use, so I am not 100% sure what WILL happen. But since the moment you plug the cable and use fastgsm unlock method, your warranty had been VOID, and during unlock, if something bad happen then you have an absolutely dead phone.
[Focus General] FastGSM:
We do not tamper security zone or firmware. Therefor it is impossible to kill the Focus phones.

This is non-sense. Our software recalculates security zone and it is 100% identical with factory calculated one. You can update your firmware in the future without any problem. Zone is NOT tampered.

I say it again. We do not use any hole or firmware patching on Focus phones. We just recalculate whole security zone. There is no difference between typing unlock code from your network or using our service. If phone gets relocked same would happen if you use factory/network code.

I repeat again. Your phone can not be killed by unlocking. Warranty is not void as your phone is unlocked and nobody can see difference from unlocking by code (even Samsung service center). If they void your warranty because phone is unlocked then they would do same if you used unlock code instead of FastGSM.

Best Regards,

Mike

FastGSM
[Focus General] Minimalist360:
got mine from att

I got my unlock code from AT&T in November. I bought the phone off contract. I called them, they escalated, and I got a VM message form them a day later with the code. I put in a T-Mo sim and it unlocked no problem.

I had to send my phone into Samsung for repair twice, phone flash and charging issue, and was told it would come back re-locked as part of their policy with AT&T, and that I would need to re-unlock it with the code. It came back unrepaired the first time, repaired the second time, and neither time was it re-locked.

Not sure why they're saying they won't have codes til June since they had mine at least in November.
[Focus General] BradM32751:
This service worked great, checked it on Diagnosis mode and it now says unlocked. Thank you fastgsm. Now to try and get the custom ringtone thing to work.
[Focus General] iceman153:
+2 for fastgsm.com, just unlocked 2 AT&T Samsung Focus's, super fast, extremely simple, worked perfectly. Tested with Fido (canada) sim.
[Focus General] secany:
Your words is conflict yourself:

"We do not tamper security zone" >< "Our software recalculates security zone"

You don't know that phones always have several REV (revision), do you?

"Our software", I know where it coming from as well.

"100% identical with factory calculated one" is a lie. MD Hash and checksum and MSL been tampered ;)

Ask you software source this "can you calculate and rebuild all seczone that have been erase and IMEI become default".

(You can keep saying "YES" , I don't mind. But truth is always truth ;) )

You don't know that if phone been unlocked and at&t doesn't have record show it unlocked legally mean warranty void?

You know, you should ask your "source", I mean the team that supply your software add "relock to network" function on his software for market and his software for you all together.

Honestly, the safest way to unlock by cable/software is read the seczone, decrypt hash table, sysinfo to get the unlock code and then input to phone directly by software.

PS: That's enough, I don't want to go through more technical details and I don't like arguing at all.

Truth is the truth, marketing is marketing.

Oh, and don't have to ask your customer to post positive reply for you here. Take it easy, man ;)
[Focus General] FastGSM:
We do support this feature from beginning. Relocking costs $19.99 USD per unit. Just contact our support - they can help you relock your phone.

Mike

FastGSM - Unlock Samsung, BlackBerry, LG, HTC and much more...
[Focus General] secany:
I mean relock to it FACTORIAL ORIGINAL , not "your original", dude.

Relock to "your original" is totally FREE and everyone can do it by just typing in keypad :D

Charging 19.99 for a free solution, you're hopeless, man.
[Focus General] viditkalra:
Samsung Focus unlock

I sent you a PM. Please reply to it.

I want to unlock my Samsung Focus, but seeing the recent conversations, I am confused as to which option to opt for.

Regards,

Vidit kalra
[Focus General] FastGSM:
You are mistaken again. We offer factory relock via USB without the NCK....

Mike

FastGSM
[Focus General] secany:
So you mean factory lock phone by USB and NCK is nothing related to the unlock :D

Best joke ever! Thumbs up for genius. :D You make my day! Ever. EVER.
[Focus General] secany:
Anyway, I think it's more than enough.

Your words conflict with themselves , you recently post totally different from you first post.

You have no idea about "factory unlock / factory relock"

and you charge customer twice for unlock, relock, and although it been relocked, it still seczone tampered (because factory did NOT lock their phone by USB Cable)

I don't want to go on this argument. Just waste of time. Say whatever you wanna say.

When your customer bring phone to repair and get rejected, better buy off from them, zip it and chew it.

PS: When you have any news model come and you can't get it unlock for your customer, contact me directly, don't have to go around, price will increase after each level-person.

Bye bye and have fun with your words.
[Focus General] JMBasquiat:
Bought the code from NCKzone - very satisfied. It took him about two and a half days to send me the code, and it worked instantly. I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but my Outlook started syncing properly after I unlocked too. Very satisfied, and would definitely recommend him.
[Focus General] FastGSM:
Hi,

I know you are angry because we are leaders in Samsung unlocking and you are trying to grab small part of the market by posting fake reviews of your service and bad information about our service. Such actions are not polite and they indicate you are not serious company.

Moreover we put a lot of efforts to customer support and development of OWN solutions. It is very easy to get codes via WinIMEI if you have access to it but remember nobody selling those codes will last forever ;D

Mike

FastGSM - Unlock Samsung, BlackBerry, HTC, LG and much more
[Focus General] secany:
WinIMEI? Are you still leaving in 2002?

Fact: Leading in Samsung unlocking is NOT you. ONLINE unlocking is NOT you as well.

More fact: Copy from another is NOT D for Developemnt, but S for Stolen or BS.

Extra fact: You are the one trying to get market, NOT me.

Words from wisdom: grow up, be a man and learn telling truth.

Bye for now.

If you going to post more, chew your own words.
[Focus General] ekolb123:
No offence, but your coming off as a prick. Attacking your competitor with personal insults really makes you look like a fool. I'm glad I didn't purchase a code off you and I am happy other people are reading your responsed.

Your acting like my a woman on the rag.
[Focus General] Jwebbfuze:
Not sure how this turned in to a business battle but its a little ridiculous. Why hasn't this been moderated and locked?
[Focus General] alvinswim:
I got the run around when I just called samsung.. they told me I have to call AT&T to get the code.

I guess I don't need unlock now, but i'll call back in a few days to see whats up
[Focus General] idloco:
Has anybody used this site before? is it legit?
[Focus General] gthompson75:
hmmm

it says its only for the uk focus, i don't know,
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
Just click on change network and you can switch it to the appropriate North American carrier:

For AT&T it jumps to $31. For Rogers (CA) its $14
[Focus General] ocalvo:
I am currently in the phone with them

I told that I tried a code and that it did not work.

I told that I wanted to verify the number, they pass me to L3 support.

I am holding...
[Focus General] ocalvo:
:(:(

The L3 agent told me they dont give codes.

And that I need to contact my carrier.
[Focus General] ocalvo:
I order one unlock code from:

http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-focus-unlock-code-np-97065.html

I'll post the results (in about 1 to 7 days :()
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
So I called AT&T US support today from Australia.

Spent some time on the phone with them and they checked the IMEI on a phone I am looking to buy BNIB.

Unfortunately - they reckon their system will not be getting the unlock codes until June 2011. Damn!

Not sure how websites like above can quote them for sale :( Will try Samsung US during business hours next week and see if we can get anywhere as an international buyer.

<edit>

Received reply from unlockallcellular - they advise they get the unlock codes direct from a source from the Samsung Server Database - not AT&T
[Focus General] bertpaho:
I also ordered from them the code for USA ATT CINGULAR for $31. Apparently, they seem to be honest. I will report asa I get it to work or else. Anyway XDA will not tolerate any frauds.
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
Placed my order today as well. We shall see.
[Focus General] tsuabing:
I tried unlockallcellular and they were unable to get me a code. They said the database returned "not found". They are giving me a refund.

I called AT&T and they said I need to wait 6 months before getting the unlock code.

I called Samsung and they said I needed to contact AT&T for the NCK code. Level 3 was closed when I called unfortunately.
[Focus General] geological1:
Where do you see $14 for Rogers?

All I see is $31 for all.

I'd like to see it cheaper as I just ordered a Rogers version outright.
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
They have changed the prices. Obviously market forces at play, namely lack of competition for unlock on the Samsung Focus at present and the tech demand for best-in-breed WP7 release device! When I originally checked, the AT&T unlock was most expensive - and others were lower...
[Focus General] scottazwork:
at present that Samsung device is "EXCLUSIVE" to ATT Wireless.. that will not be able to be onliocked for ...2 yrs...
[Focus General] foxbat121:
10 months, not 2 years.
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
AT&T told me when I called that they had a target date of JUNE 2011 for getting the unlock codes from Samsung for the IMEI of the Focus I was looking to buy from a US seller....
[Focus General] benya:
I tried this and samsung said they could not provide a code due to their contract with att. Either you spoke to a moron at samsung, or it didn't really happen. Lets see some screens or video.
[Focus General] denispage:
I've found another site.

http://www.unlockitnow.com/Samsung/Focus_unlock_code.php

from 6 to 24 hours to give the unlock code from AT&T
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Hi thanks for the info, it reads like they are pretty sure they can unlock it.

Please somebody post if that works, this unknowledge is stopping me from buying a Focus to use in my country: Costa Rica.
[Focus General] denispage:
I live in Brazil and I've bought one Focus AT&T branded in USA and will get it there next week (I'll be there).

I'll test this site and post the result here.

Cheers
[Focus General] denispage:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=836698

A guy from Canada used the site unlockallcellular.com and unlocked his phone.
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Great, don't forget to carry your Brazilian SIM card with you. Thanks!
[Focus General] denispage:
Everyone, in this page we have to select SAMSUNG USA not AT&T

because of thar, the tool returno not found code to our friend here.

Look the e-mail...

Please choose Samsung USA ... the USA - AT&T tool will return not found code

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us again.

Best Regards,

UnlockItNow.com Team

Web: www.unlockitnow.com

Support: www.unlockitnow.com/support

On 2010-11-18 7:04 PM, Denis Fernandes wrote:

Samsung USA or USA AT&T?

The Samsung Focus that I’ve bought is from AT&T (windows phone 7)

From: UnlockItNow.com

Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:39 PM

To: Denis Fernandes

Subject: Re: Unlock code for AT&T Samsung Focus (i917)

Hi Denis

Yes, we can supply the unlock code from:

http://www.unlockitnow.com/Samsung/I917_Focus_unlock_code.php

please make sure you select SAMSUNG - USA as the unlock tool though

Thanks

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us again.

Best Regards,

UnlockItNow.com Team

Web: www.unlockitnow.com

Support: www.unlockitnow.com/support

On 2010-11-18 2:24 PM, Denis Fernandes wrote:

Hi,

I’m sending this e-mail before buy the code, because I’ve used another site, and only after the payment, they told me that they don’t have unlock codes to Samsung Focus (i917).

I’d like to make sure that you have the unlock code to AT&T branded Samsung Focus (i917).

Cheers,

Denis
[Focus General] jaraya13:
Great info Denis.

But what happened? The code worked for you? :cool:
[Focus General] Zhariak:
Just called Rogers in Canada....

Apperently even though I forked out $620.00 for the phone, it's locked and as per company policy, they will not provide the unlock code.

Called Samsung support, they said they do not have any unlock codes.
[Focus General] Strider_Aus:
unlockallcellular advised me that they could not find the phone's IMEI in their database. Getting a refund. Damn !
[Focus General] lord_pepin:
Just so you all know, unlockitnow.com could NOT unlock my Focus locked to AT&T despite me asking before purchasing. They proposed me to send me a Turbo SIM instead which I kindly refused so I promptly got reimbursed...

I don't know if they have the codes for Samsung USA but this is much more expensive! (39$ instead of 15$)

Stephane
[Focus General] tsuabing:
The problem is that the back end server that ALL OF THESE UNLOCK websites use is down.

There are essentially two methods all these sites use to unlock:

1) Carrier database (i.e. AT&T)

2) Manufacturer database (i.e. Samsung)

These sites pay a fee to get access to these backend databases which are not official manufacturer's databases but rather maintained by somewhat dubious resources.

If the websites state they are "generating" a code for you - that is complete B.S. Nobody is generating anything. They're just reselling access to the backend.

In any event - once the servers are back up - any of the unlock websites will be able to get you an unlock code.

You can check the status of the Samsung server here (sorry but I can't paste complete URL's yet due to my "new' status but replace the space with dots and you should be ok):

blog unlockbase com/?cat=6

Once it's back up - all the websites will magically begin working again...
[Focus General] denispage:
As the support said, you must use SAMSUNG USA.

Next week I'll be able to tell if worked or not.