yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Android Development] rhcp011235:
You could add a thanks to me. + Mrcellphoneunlocker for the orig unlock method.
[Captivate Android Development] joarley:
Worked For Me ! Captivate !

After a few tries facing problems to get su to work I finally got to a positive result !

Thanks everyone !

Samsung Captivate SGH 897 2.1 ECLAIR
[Captivate Android Development] damianl:
Este metodo funciona para todos!!

Tener acceso root.

Con ADB hacer lo siguiente:

cd c:\android\tools

adb shell

Now that you're in shell type in the following

su

dd if=/dev/block/bml3 of=/sdcard/bml3.bak

Esto tambien se puede hacer con RootExplorer.

Copiar el archivo /sdcard/bml3.bak a la PC.

Abrir bml3.bak con un editor HEXA.

Buscar el siguiente texto "[PERSO]state_ins(sim)".

Los proximos 8 digitos que encuentra es el CODIGO DE UNLOCK!!!

h t t p :// img258.imageshack.us/ img258/ 7968/ unlockx.jpg

Luego buscar el siguiente texto "[PERSO] User SIM".

Los proximos 8 digitos que encuentra es el CODIGO DE UNFREEZE!!!

h t t p :// img138.imageshack.us/ img138/ 5791/ unfreeze.jpg

Saludos,

Damian.-
[Captivate Android Development] damianl:
This method works for everyone!

Root access.

With ADB do the following:

cd c:\android\tools

adb shell

Now that you're in shell type in the following

su

dd if=/dev/block/bml3 of=/sdcard/bml3.bak

This can also be done with "RootExplorer."

Copy the /sdcard/bml3.bak to the PC.

Open bml3.bak with a HEX editor.

Search the following [PERSO] state_ins (sim)".

The next 8 digits that is is UNLOCK CODE!!!

h t t p : // img258.imageshack.us/ img258/ 7968/ unlockx.jpg

Then find the following [PERSO] User SIM .

The next 8 digits that is is CODE UNFREEZE!!!

h t t p : // img138.imageshack.us/ img138/ 5791/ unfreeze.jpg

Regards,

Damian .-
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
This only works of you haven't flashed a custom rom or any rom. Only on a new phone out of the box with an uncorrupted nv_data.bin file.

Sent from my Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] damianl:
No miztaken1312,

I've tried it with two Samsung Captivate, both with Froyo 2.2, and build number "Cognition.V2.3b6" and "Cognition.V2.3b". The two worked well and always the number of UNLOCK was in the file "bml3"

Of course, this procedure must be done before what you indicated in the first post.

Thanks!

Regards,

Damian .-

PD: Sorry for my little English. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] Linux4sa:
Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] samusman:
Does it work on Bell Galaxy S with froyo n corrupted nv_data.bin??
[Captivate Android Development] damianl:
I do not know. I have no phone to test that.

Please try and tell.

Do not have a backup of nv_data.bin??

Regards!!
[Captivate Android Development] drancid:
i tried this method but i coudn't even find bml3 file...

Any other suggestions plz?

Sent via ATT Captivate.

Perception Build 9!!
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
Yeah. Use the way in my OP.

Sent from my Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] rwj5279955:
Just to clarify, I started flashing without backing up my nv_data file.

Will this method, after completion theoretically let me flash myself back to true stock?

I may have to send my phone in for a replacement due to my GPS reporting my location as miles away.
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
If by "true stock" you mean fresh out of it's box, then the only way to do that is to send it to Samsung to have them reflash it their way. Here on XDA we have no way of getting the "true stock" you speak of. Just One-Click Odin back to JF6 and send it back, they won't know the difference.
[Captivate Android Development] rwj5279955:
That's exactly what I meant.

So they won't charge me $200 more for a new phone. Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] samusman:
Since the topic of the post says ' captivate froyo 2.2 unlock" , im wondering if the method describe in post #1 will work fr Bell galaxy S? Im really frustrated i upgraded frm eclair to froyo without unlocking n now nv data bin shows no code. Is thr any way to unlock my phone or is it just an expensive paper weight for now? Please advise
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
Most likely it will work.

Backup /efs before you start so that if it doesn't you can simply restore it to the way it was.
[Captivate Android Development] samusman:
IT WORKED!!!!! Your are the best.. Thank you every one for this wonderful post and contributions..finally i get to use my galaxy after 3 weeks of torture..
[Captivate Android Development] samusman:
I have one more question man..I am currently runin froyo 2.2 official bel..say if i flash any other custom firmware, will i loose my unlock?? can i simply back up current efs folder n just copy/paste it using root explorer next time to make it unlock?
[Captivate Android Development] damianl:
What method did you use? which you worked?

You can go to 2.3 and your phone will continue unlocked. Do not worry!

Also always have a backup!!!
[Captivate Android Development] drancid:
How did you do that? Which method?

Sent via ATT Captivate.

Perception Build 9!!
[Captivate Android Development] samusman:
I used the method described in the first post of this thread
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
@samusman I can't say with certainty, but as a precaution just keep a backup of your current unlocked efs directory to restore should it ever become relocked.

For everyone else, follow the method in my OP. I won't help you with the other methods that people post in here. Do not ask me for help on other methods. Don't bring them up in my thread.

Also, if my method doesn't work for you, you're either A) doing it wrong or B) your nv_data.bin file is too large.

Now here's the good news: if your problem is letter A, I can fix that for you and do the entire process for you from the comfort of my bedroom. If you would like this, PM me. I use Teamviewer which is a desktop sharing program which does not require you to install anything. Obviously those who request this that actually need to be unlocked (those who use phones on carriers other then the Ines the were intended for) will get helped before those who aredoing this for fun.

Now those with letter B, there is a tool in the works that is supposed to remedy this problem. As soon as I hear more about its development I will post it here.

Sent from my Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] lakerdawg11:
For some reason my nv_data.bin file doesn't seem to be found:

C:\android\tools>adb shell

$ su

su

# chmod 777 /efs/nv_data.bin

chmod 777 /efs/nv_data.bin

Unable to chmod /efs/nv_data.bin: No such file or directory

any ideas would be appreciated- thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
What phone do you have?

Sent from my Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] energetic:
Excellent guide, I have my i897 unlocked now.

thanks
[Captivate Android Development] waghoba:
Hello, I need some help with this please...actually I was running cognitions and perception rom from long time but for the time being i am running Cog 2.1.7 and i wanted to unlock the phone so I used this method and it worked perfectlt using the two bat files provided.

I tried using a different carrier sim card and at first it worked perfectly but after a restart its givinh me error phone not allowed #0066 or something like this.

can you please help me with this. Also I have to backup folders which were automatically created after I ran the bat files namely efs backup and efsgood. can I make use of these somewhere? thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] Dong_ta:
NV_data.bin

What happen if I don't have the nv_data.bin in the efs folder now?

Dong Ta
[Captivate Android Development] Dave the Knave:
If you don't have it, then you can't unlock...
[Captivate Android Development] dizx:
I completed all the steps. How or where on the phone can I verify I am unlocked? I don't have another mobile carrier SIM card to test with.

EDIT 1: Short history of where I am coming from...

-Rooted with SuperOneClick1.5.5 Shortfuse

-Loaded Cog2.3b8

-Implemented the steps as noted in OP (no issues)

-Checked using SuperOneClick what my unlock codes were it told me that after reading the nv_data.bin file that my code failed: FFFFFFFF

Any ideas what happened?

EDIT 2: I dialed *#7465625# and it shows that I am unlocked. Should I worry about this FFFFFFFF? what lines can I check for the unlock and freeze codes when viewing the nv_data.bin file with a hex editor app?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Am I making a mountain out of a mole hill?
[Captivate Android Development] waghoba:
i have verified the the unlock using *#7465625# and I got same as your first post everything is off...but when I put another sim I get 'phone not allowed #6' any idea what is this? just for info on the first run I got it unlocked successfully and even made few phone calls from my phone but after restart I am getting this problem...can you help please??
[Captivate Android Development] dizx:
A polite bump and nudge...
[Captivate Android Development] NWolf:
No one has responded because you didn't actually ask a question you haven't already answered yourself.

You dialed *#7465625# and it showed unlocked, so it's unlocked. Have you tried another SIM from another carrier? Is your IMEI right? If so and the SIM works and your IMEI is correct, you're good to go.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ga2arch:
i have the same problem .... my home button is dead as well -.-'
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapper.fishes:
Flash back to an Eclair firmware. See if that changes anything.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ga2arch:
just tried. home button still dead ...

luckly my phone is still in warranty ..
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C-4Nati:
I just installed Eugenes Mancut 6 and now multitouch keyboard is the only one i have, swype is gone! :( why? and how do i get it back?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C-4Nati:
Ok nevermind i didn't do as much reading as i should of. I found the swype.zip on here and installed it but one problem, I can type words by manually doing it one letter at a time but when i actually try to slide my finger and spell words the real swype way it won't work and and blue lined box flashes around the keyboard.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C-4Nati:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Satmanshorty:
Did you long press then select input method? Make sure swype is selected.
[Captivate General] TheShamsMan:
Hey gang,

I've got a Captivate i896 with Rogers and was wondering if there was any way to enable the integrated voice control? I'm running 2.1.

Does anyone know why it was disabled?

Thanks!
[Captivate General] ewingr:
Not sure what your specific interest is. Can you be more specific?
[Captivate General] nybmx:
I'm not exactly sure which voice controls you're talking about. If you're talking about the voice commands that allow you to send texts and emails and the like that is only available in 2.2. It is not a feature that is disabled in 2.1, it just was never implemented.
[Captivate General] TheShamsMan:
Hey. Thanks for the replies.

I was under the impression I had the option to use the mic on my earphone to control my Android device. I'm assuming there is no way to enable it?

I am running 2.1, which would explain my I have none of the good stuff. Hopefully we get a CM 6.1 for the Captivate in the not to far future!
[Captivate General] Dani897:
you can install vlingo.

the stock keyboards dont have the microphone button and i think voice control only works for google search but i could be wrong i haven't used a stock rom in a while.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
I still don't know what you want to control on the device.

Voice dial phone numbers, if I remember correctcly, just cannot be done very well on 2.1 Vlingo makes an attempt, but not very good.

With Vlingo, you can read text and email messages into it, but you need to speak very clearly.

It will not, at least last they told me, open third party apps. The latest does, but I think it may require 2.2...not sure

Vlingo has a promising app for using in the Car. You can set it to automatically come up based on a specific BT you turn on. And you can have it set to be 'listening', so you don't even have to push a button. HYou just say "Hey Vlingo". and it asks what you want. Problem is it doesn't listen (BTW this does require 2.2). By that I mean it hears when I say Hey Vlingo, but after that its like the mic is shut off, and it does not hear. I don't know if that is a bug in Vlingo (it is beta), or the leaked Froyo Rom I am running.

All in all, things sound like we'll be there some day, but not now.

Google Voice Action (also requires 2.2) is more accurate for dialing (in my experience) than Vlingo. But it is opposite of Vlingo. Where Vlingo can come up with the push of a BT button, but not hear; Google won't come up wiht a BT Button, but when you push the search button to bring it up, at least it hears.
[Captivate General] yahooserious:
The android keyboard has the mic button and accepts my speach just fine
[Captivate General] Lee1733:
Similar question: on 2.2 with the Google Voice Actions, is there any way to use them when not connected to wifi/3g? Anytime I try it says that there is no connection. I just want to call someone with it, not search. Should that require a connection also?

Sent from my Samsung Captivate.

Current rom: Cognition 2.3b3
[Captivate General] s44:
Have you tried the Nuance Vsuite (Voice Commands) that's on the Fascinate? I can post the .apk and .so files if you're interested.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
I've used the voice command stuff w/o being on WIFI a lot.

On the Nuance stuff, I'd be glad to test it.

BTW...there is someone in the Cognition thread working on a program that will call up the Google Voice Search via Blue Tooth. I am testing it for him, and it seems to be working for me. Not sure when he'll be making it available to general public. He wants to add some features.
[Captivate General] s44:
OK. The attached is from my stock D101 (Eclair) Fascinate /system. You can just flash the thing in with CWM if you like, or move the files yourself.

Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if something breaks ;)
[Captivate General] ewingr:
Being as I have a Captivate, and am on 2.2, not 2.1, what I think I'll do is hold off testing until I am ready to do a new flash. DG has a new Cognition 2.2 ROM out, actually based off of a Vibrant rom, which I may flash after I see how it is going for everyone else.

So when I'm to that point, I'll test this first on current ROM, and post back then how it goes.

Thanks for the files.
[Captivate General] TheShamsMan:
I would hope that voice control would work over bluetooth and without 3G or wifi. Wouldn't it be a function of the phone? I'd hate to have to pay Roger's every time I want to use it.

I'm probably going to wait till a CM 6.1 release for the Captivate before I do anything with it. Roger's will be releasing 2.2 to Captivate users some time in January 2011 (which could mean any time really). Hopefully CM comes first. By then, 2.2 will be out no doubt.
[Captivate General] soccer1:
This may be a bit confounded, but it works for me. I use four apps for voice control.

For phone calls, I've found Vlingo to be the most accurate. (but not so great at opening apps). You can also say things like "call the nearest Walmart" or "call a taxi"

For opening apps, I've found Choice Dialer to be the best (but no so accurate at phone calls). It also has lots of other features I don't use.

For Google searching, maps & navigation I've found the regular voice search to be the best.

And for defining words, spelling, math, translation, and a bit of fun, I've found Edwin to be the best.

Hope this helps!
[Captivate General] GAMacky:
The way that google voice control works is that it records your voice command then uses the servers on the internet to interpret the voice command. This allows more powerful servers with billions of voice samples, which now includes yours, to accurately interpret the voice command and respond quickly. That's why it needs either wifi or 3g connection. I'm not sure how Vlingo does it. It was so buggy on my 2.1 that I uninstalled it.
[Captivate General] TheShamsMan:
Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies!

I flashed Cognition a while ago and it voice control (long hold on magnify glass) works beautifully! Exactly what I was looking for and works like a charm.

I tried a couple of applications like Vlingo and it doesn't work nearly as good as the native function.
[G2 and Desire Z General] puertoricantainoking:
Can't O/C anymore, anyone been able to o/c after the update?
[G2 and Desire Z General] tazz9690:
Yep. Did you replace the overclock file on the root of your memory card with the new one that's needed after the update?
[G2 and Desire Z General] ddgarcia05:
are you using the new scripts?
[G2 and Desire Z General] kinacool:
Also rename it the same as old one and remove the older
[G2 and Desire Z General] ddgarcia05:
These should be the updated one. Just place them in your gscript folder after the old ones are erased.
[G2 and Desire Z General] puertoricantainoking:
Thank you so much for the new scripts, I did download the new file that is supose to work for the G2 and deleted the wierd number on the file like the devs said and it works with the new scripts you gave me :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vtotheinay:
Hey all, I just started playing my gameboid emulator and I love the quality of hte games and everything the only problem is when I try to play a game like Street Fighter Alpha 3 or Megaman Zero, when I try to move and jump at the same time it won't react. So like if I wanted to run left and jump at the same time it would not register the jump and only run. Is there a way to make the screen register 2 things being pressed at once? I played with the settings but it was to no avail. Thank you to whoever helps.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phajen:
I think its a limitation with GameBoid itself, I'm pretty sure it can't register simultanious actions on the joypad. You probally need to shoot off an email to the dev and see if you can get a responce.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dan138zig:
hi, i need help in finding a build that works out of the box. i'm nearly frustrated here as every build i've tried has quirks. thanks.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] luis86dr:
[CMWallpapers]

Hey don't know if this would work on the mt4g but see if this app works. Its cyanogen mod wallpapers.http://db.tt/xriFIIr

[G2/HTC Vision]
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] pack:
i dont think it will unless you push it, and if thats the case then it wont stick unless you leave fastboot off... I haven't tried it so thats not fact just opinion
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] WilliamStern:
Tested, and can confirm that it works. I also did reboot with, and without fast boot on, and it still sticks.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] HeavyComponent:
Also tested and confirming that it works.

myTouch4G (Glacier)
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] luis86dr:
Cool! Enjoy.

[G2/HTC Vision]
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] s10shane:
the wallpapers work perfect, thanks. i installed the apk file with astro file manager
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] pootietang97:
Worked like a charm.... Thanks!!!!

Anyone have any good Dallas Cowboys Wallpapers or Live Wallpapers
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] paradox4286:
why would you want a cowboys LWP...they're bad bad bad
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Ghost430:
root needed?
[7 Mozart General] andyrham:
Good News, there is a way to upgrade the HTC 7 Mozart and I have done it successfully .

I have attached an image of the zune screen showing the updated memory to 14.73GB

Cheers Andy

Now includes:

Video here

and

Photos here
[7 Mozart General] raupe:
Hi Andy,

just put the Link to your article in here and add a space between the firtst 2 characters of your link.

Should be something like that::

h ttp://mylink.com

Then we all know how to handle that ;-)

Greetz Ralf
[7 Mozart General] donmega9:
I also did the same thing to my phone the other night and found that the original micro SD card was a class 4, so what I want to know is... What class of micro SD card did you use? I changed over my SD card the other night with a class 2 16GB and found that it showed up in the boot-loader as 'unknown' type SD card and that after the hard reset, when the phone was setting up and installing apps, it was taking 4 x longer then what it was when I had the original 8GB micro SD class 4 card in it.

Let me know if this has been the same for you or anyone else that has tried this. I have ordered a class 4 16GB SD card to try soon.

Cheers
[7 Mozart General] shym:
Could you just copy/paste the procedure ?!...please :)
[7 Mozart General] andyrham:
Ok Here is the link

Thanks Ralf

http://wp.me/p1azFB-J -try that

As you will see I just used an old class 2 16GB card that I had lying around, I think it is a Duracell brand !!. There were no problems with booting at all, just went straight to a message saying that the menu tiles were corrupt and asking for a reset. No noticable speed difference, but I will be getting a class 4 32Gb as soon as I can find one for a decent price.

Cheers

Andy
[7 Mozart General] shym:
Good job...Thanks...!!
[7 Mozart General] pipolas:
Hello andyrham,

First, i would like to thank you for your aticle...It's AMAZING!

But i have a question: with what did you unscrew the screws? What are the tools needed?

Thanks a lot!
[7 Mozart General] JohnQ:
its too risky...probably i wont operate it like this...but a brilliant operation!!!
[7 Mozart General] andyrham:
Hi Pipolas

For 3 of the black screws you will need to use a torx screwdriver, they are sometimes sold as "security" screwdrivers . The size you need is T6 x50. There is also 2 phillips screws which I just used a very small star pointed screwdriver for.

Hope that helps and thanks for your comments

Cheers

Andy
[7 Mozart General] pipolas:
Thank you!

Tomorow i'll buy a t6 torx screwdriver, and i'll follow your aticle!

Thanks again!
[7 Mozart General] andyrham:
I dont know yet about a class 6 32Gb replacement, but I am going to order one and try myself, as I beleive it will be fine. I will let you know once I get it delivered.

BYW, in terms of speed comparison, I have non-scientifically compared my 16GB class2 with my wife's standard 8GB Class 4 and the results look almost identical, in fact in some tests loading into IE etc the Class 2 phone was quicker. I need to run some games though to test properly, as they run mainly from the SD card and any real speed variance will be most apparent then.

There are no serial numbers needed, what WP7 is doing is formating the card in a special way, hence the need for the hard reset. This is shown by the fact that the 8GB card removed from the phone is not Fat32 formatted when connected to a PC and therefore does not show up. Equally when you plug your WP7 phone into the usb slot, it does not show up as a Removable Disk so you cannot simply transfer files to it like with WM6 and before. It remains to be seen if it can be reformatted to use elswhere.

Hope that helps

Cheers

Andy
[7 Mozart General] nok_fusion:
big thanks to u dude,i'll try tomorrow(i have to buy torx) :)

tell us if with micro SD 32Go it works
[7 Mozart General] shamreez:
hmmm...

Though this sounds really tempting I am sure I would not have the dare to do it myself...

I hope there might be people who can do it and give for a service charge...

Would wait with my 8 Gb till than...
[7 Mozart General] dov74:
I agree - sounds very tempting!!

Need to have a serious think about this. Thanks for the cracking guide tho.
[7 Mozart General] mshagg:
You're a brave man, Andy. Thanks for taking the plunge and figuring this out for us. I might wait until the device is more than a few weeks old before attempting myself :)
[7 Mozart General] trifan:
thanks for sharing. :)