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[REQ] Galaxy Tab unlock

Good evening gentlemen.
The Galaxy S and all its variants have an unlock tool, working on a simple method of fetching the code from one of the files on the phone.
I have also seen that some folks who couldn't quite get the easy method to work would actually change some things in their nv_data.bin, which also allowed them to unlock their phones.
I was hoping that some kindly dev, with far too much time on his hands, would figure out a way to unlock the Galaxy Tab in the same way (seeing as both machiens are so similar).
I will help out with whatever I can - files, adb commands, logs, etc - because I want to give my Tab as a gift to a friend, but the damn thing is locked up tight to Vodafone

Galaxy TAB unlock
I tested variant unlock process from Samsung Galaxy S by generating unlock code but didn't work. Process is based on sgux.exe tool that extract code from nv_data.bin file.
I am waiting for an alternate method to get unlock code for this exciting device.
Thanks in advance

there is a person at android.modaco.com who will get the unlock code for your device if you send him the IMEi no. (he tells you how) and your carrier and location... for a fee... 19 UK... fyi
It's in the sticky post at the top of their Galaxy Tab forum

Is there a free way to do it?
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Try this; it worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94

I just think I unlocked mine using a similar method to posted above.
Will post instructions shortly when can confirm. Exciting!
Edit: I wrote up a short guide of what I did here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838424

smithdc said:
I just think I unlocked mine using a similar method to posted above.
Will post instructions shortly when can confirm. Exciting!
Edit: I wrote up a short guide of what I did here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838424
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I prefer to use a confirmed procedure for using with TAB because I tried some working methods for SGS without results at TAB device.
Thanks

I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).

I confirmed this method works fine, my Galaxy tab (SFR reunion island) unlock great, thanks again

Yep, it works, I have my tab unlocked a few weeks ago that way but the serial number of the device on the about turn s into 00000000 .. Only problem I have found. Been using it without any glitch so far but I'm still looking for a way that does not mess the device serial number..

smithdc said:
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
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Hi smithdc,
Sorry to do not be confident on your procedure, I purchased device two days ago and really worry about an error may brick it. I follow procedure and can confirm you, it works.
Many thanks

Hi Just got a US T Mobile Tab but if I cant unlock I will have to bring it back

This unlock method works!
smithdc said:
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
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Thanks smithdc and helroz! This method worked great for me on portuguese GT! And it's really easy too...
Especially smithdc's guide is very easy to follow!
One thing though: don't bother to buy Root Explorer just to move/copy/delete files. A little linux command line knowledge (easy things like "cd, cp, rm" or even "mkdir" - google it if U don't know what I'm talking about) will do the trick using terminal emulator (check out at market). Also I'm using an amazing little proggie called WiFiKeyboard (market again) to use my keyboard to write out the commands on the GT!
If U want your GT rooted and unlocked this is the way to go! Thanks to all the people who have worked on this!! Cheers!

It unlocked mine but I cant get it to work right wit ATT.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

clausnymark said:
Thanks smithdc and helroz! This method worked great for me on portuguese GT! And it's really easy too...
Especially smithdc's guide is very easy to follow!
One thing though: don't bother to buy Root Explorer just to move/copy/delete files. A little linux command line knowledge (easy things like "cd, cp, rm" or even "mkdir" - google it if U don't know what I'm talking about) will do the trick using terminal emulator (check out at market). Also I'm using an amazing little proggie called WiFiKeyboard (market again) to use my keyboard to write out the commands on the GT!
If U want your GT rooted and unlocked this is the way to go! Thanks to all the people who have worked on this!! Cheers!
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did it change the serial no. to all zeroes as reported above?
thx.

xexes said:
did it change the serial no. to all zeroes as reported above?
thx.
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Yes, I does change the serial numbers to all zeroes.
You could probably just roll back your nv_data.bin file/you have the serial on the back of your Tab and there should be a way to just edit it back in, in the future.

And the drawbacks to having all zaros for a temporary serial # would be??
I get the warranty issues but I just wanna make sure im not missing something
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TainT said:
And the drawbacks to having all zaros for a temporary serial # would be??
I get the warranty issues but I just wanna make sure im not missing something
Sent from my badass SGH-T849 using XDA App
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Well none so far, or that I can think of.
Even with warranty you could just restore the original files. Or if you had broken it so badly that they couldn't load it up then it wouldn't matter anyway.

Tis what I thought....preciate ya bro!!
And all your work.

ZTE (AT&T) Avail 2 [Z992]

Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn

I am on board with this as well
misternad said:
Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn
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**BUMP** on this. This is an inexpensive decent Android phone. The camera is the only drawback but everything else is fairly decent. I am going to start looking into this, because being able to root and mod a cheap phone to have as a ready back up is essential.

xCAVEMANx said:
**BUMP** on this. This is an inexpensive decent Android phone. The camera is the only drawback but everything else is fairly decent. I am going to start looking into this, because being able to root and mod a cheap phone to have as a ready back up is essential.
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Cydia Impactor. It's a one-click master-key exploit.

Wow... I can't believe this is the first time I'm hearing of this. Does the trick and then some. Looks like it's time to learn how to port since nobody seems to be taking the reigns on this one. Wish me luck!!!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app

Can anyone tell me where to find stock rom for avail 2 and how to flash it...
I rooted the phone but changing font made phone un-bootable...
I was wondering how to recover it ... I can access FTE mode and stock recovery but no ADB....
So far i had no luck finding stock firmware or any means on how to flash the phone

Bought this great little phone as backup to my attic which I will never part with. Have found that it is wonderful for the price. I don't use camera on any phone so that's never an issue. This phone is a quiet little secret. But impaired as more are sold its secrets will be released.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app

misternad said:
Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn
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I used Cydia Impactor. I took me 5 minutes.-

ceciliasp said:
I used Cydia Impactor. I took me 5 minutes.-
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How by using Cydia Impactor helped you root the Z992? I have it as well, but have no idea how to root from start to finish in DOS(?) Then, after that, Is there a basic custom ROM that is easily attainable for use with detailed instructions?
I am fairly new to all this but been trying for about 2 years. I just never knew how to add a custom ROM or have a reliable RECOVERY after rooting, I am still unsure why I try to begin with, I guess to have a cooler phone, but its complicated, I read the threads, and there are so many terms not being throughly put to instruction decriptions. Bare with me, I am very articulate....
Can someone help me understand, even with some links to basic knowledge and full detail on what rooting, roming, and recoverying or maybe even unlocking a phone - Z992 to be in particular at the moment. thanks - helping words help others learn. Peace til next time..

Anyone know of any other rom besides the z993 for this budget phone?
Sent from my Z992

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niteridet said:
How by using Cydia Impactor helped you root the Z992? I have it as well, but have no idea how to root from start to finish in DOS(?) Then, after that, Is there a basic custom ROM that is easily attainable for use with detailed instructions?
I am fairly new to all this but been trying for about 2 years. I just never knew how to add a custom ROM or have a reliable RECOVERY after rooting, I am still unsure why I try to begin with, I guess to have a cooler phone, but its complicated, I read the threads, and there are so many terms not being throughly put to instruction decriptions. Bare with me, I am very articulate....
Can someone help me understand, even with some links to basic knowledge and full detail on what rooting, roming, and recoverying or maybe even unlocking a phone - Z992 to be in particular at the moment. thanks - helping words help others learn. Peace til next time..
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THIS IS FOR WINDOWS AS I ONLY USE WINDOWS.
Cydia impactor works like a charm I have had success in rooting my z992, my fiance's z992 and my alps momo 9 3G tablet (Chinese tablet). Details on how to root using Cudi's impactor:
Download cydia impactor (just google it)
Enable USB debugging and connect to PC as media device
Plug in phone now on and unlocked
Open cydia impactor (it should say "# Drop SU.... ")
Press start or go
Wait for it to go back to where it says "# Drop SU...."
Unplug your phone (no longer need pc)
Then download superuser
Open app and scroll left to right and update su binary by clicking where it says SUPERSU 1.6.1... THEN CLICK update
Download busybox by stericson
Open busybox click install at bottom left
After completion manage apps in your phones settings menu and delete busybox. You now have root access! Enjoy.
Information on rooting, unlocking, roming, and recovering... :
Rooting will give you access to system files and functions that basic users cannot access. Like deleting apps that came preinstalled with the phone and take up a bunch of space.
Unlocking: allows you to use a different carriers service on your phone for example using straight talk in att or T-Mobile phones using their byop program sum card service.
Roming: means you can install a different Android based operating system on your phone. For example Android 2.3.4 of a att Samsung galaxy s2 on your phone instead of Android 4.1.1 or Android 4.1.2 on att avail 2.
Recovery means you have access to install any type of zip file to your phone through clockworkmod, twrp, or cynagen mod recovery to make system changes on your phone.
Did I answer all of your questions or do you need more understanding of the terms? Glad to help you!!!
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godkillerz223 said:
Anyone know of any other rom besides the z993 for this budget phone?
Sent from my Z992
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There is not another rom that works on this phone because ZTE put a block on the system CPU and I recommend not trying to find another rom as you will most likely end up not having a working phone

i did all of this with no errors and everything on my phone is still normal. all i really need is the network unlock code but im sure of how to get it without waiting on at&t for 3-5 days. god i hope im in the right thread.

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automatic_bazooti said:
i did all of this with no errors and everything on my phone is still normal. all i really need is the network unlock code but im sure of how to get it without waiting on at&t for 3-5 days. god i hope im in the right thread.
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there is only one way of unlocking this device and unfortunately that is to call att or use the device unlock portal on their website...neither of them helped me because we are required to wait for 6 months after purchasing this device...and for this phone the manufacturer and att have a strict agreement not to allow an unlock of this phone weather you call att or use the website it will give you the same error: "The information provided does not match the information on the account." if you do manage to get it unlocked please make another post as i need mine unlocked also. i have 2 of these that need to be unlocked. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PM YOU MY IMEI CODES TO HAVE THEM UNLOCKED!
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Hi, I am using this phone until I get my Blu Dash 4.5 back from repair. It is still locked to at&t and I am using it on Straight Talk with all updated apn settings. Does anyone know if there is a way to tether the data to other phones and/or computers? This would be really helpful. I am fully rooted but i do not have a custom recovery installed as it will not allow me to view/edit my files on my pc via data cable and that is something I need. Also if someone has a custom recovery (i.e.: cwm, twrp, cm...) that works flawlessly with this phone (at least allow me to connect to pc) or knows where i can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.

wirless tether working
George19 said:
there is only one way of unlocking this device and unfortunately that is to call att or use the device unlock portal on their website...neither of them helped me because we are required to wait for 6 months after purchasing this device...and for this phone the manufacturer and att have a strict agreement not to allow an unlock of this phone weather you call att or use the website it will give you the same error: "The information provided does not match the information on the account." if you do manage to get it unlocked please make another post as i need mine unlocked also. i have 2 of these that need to be unlocked. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PM YOU MY IMEI CODES TO HAVE THEM UNLOCKED!
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Hi, I am using this phone until I get my Blu Dash 4.5 back from repair. It is still locked to at&t and I am using it on Straight Talk with all updated apn settings. Does anyone know if there is a way to tether the data to other phones and/or computers? This would be really helpful. I am fully rooted but i do not have a custom recovery installed as it will not allow me to view/edit my files on my pc via data cable and that is something I need. Also if someone has a custom recovery (i.e.: cwm, twrp, cm...) that works flawlessly with this phone (at least allow me to connect to pc) or knows where i can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.
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I got it to work with "WiFi Tether For Root Users"
Its free on the play store
by Müller, Lemons, Buxton Corporation
In WiFi Settings
Set "Change Device-Profile" to Gerneric ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set "Change Setup-Method" to Netd-Ndc(master)
Scroll down to LAN Settings
Enable MSS clamping
and
Enable Routing fix
That will enable tethering to work.

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hgrinn37 said:
I got it to work with "WiFi Tether For Root Users"
Its free on the play store
by Müller, Lemons, Buxton Corporation
In WiFi Settings
Set "Change Device-Profile" to Gerneric ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set "Change Setup-Method" to Netd-Ndc(master)
Scroll down to LAN Settings
Enable MSS clamping
and
Enable Routing fix
That will enable tethering to work.
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Could you by chance get me the link to the play store please? It didn't show up...
edit i found one that works although it is 1.95 on the play store "WiFi Tether Router"
I found the one you posted but i could not get it to work correctly with the settings you provided. i used those settings to start tethering but i cannot see the ap on my pc or tablet....PLEASE HELP!!!

tethering
there has to be an easier way to tether or unlock this phone!!!!
ANY THOUGHTS????

George19 said:
there has to be an easier way to tether or unlock this phone!!!!
ANY THOUGHTS????
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I used frame root and busy box on rails and https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ follow this link for an apk for a WiFi for your phone that works perfectly once you put your settings in the app..I used this on a 992 and a 993..use the apk frame root and try each exploit..you cant screw up the phone with this and you'll keep your stock recovery and rom ..I've had no bugs at all doing it this way.I also needed no unlock codes..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app

nexusbandit said:
I used frame root and busy box on rails and ... follow this link for an apk for a WiFi for your phone that works perfectly once you put your settings in the app..I used this on a 992 and a 993..use the apk frame root and try each exploit..you cant screw up the phone with this and you'll keep your stock recovery and rom ..I've had no bugs at all doing it this way.I also needed no unlock codes..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app
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Are you saying you've been able to network unlock your phone... without contacting ATT?

wallizzle said:
Are you saying you've been able to network unlock your phone... without contacting ATT?
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I have needed nothing from ATT to do the WiFi tether..I run my laptop off my phone all the time..I never needed any network codes from ATT..you should only need a code if you wish to trade carriers..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app

nexusbandit said:
I have needed nothing from ATT to do the WiFi tether..I run my laptop off my phone all the time..I never needed any network codes from ATT..you should only need a code if you wish to trade carriers..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app
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I am now using my 992 and 993 on the new cricket/aio network and no codes were needed..aio is ATT..ATT told me I don't need an unlock code as long as I use an ATT sim..they were right.I tried the sim from my 993 in an old Motorola matrix 2 from ATT and it works with no code needed..
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Free mobile app

Well now we have the TowelRoot apk. Anyone try that yet?
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[ROOT] Very Simple E980 root after E98010p update

This is so awesome but I can't post links so....
...wait for it!!!
I can post it on my own web site tho: free-press dot us

I copied this from your site.
How To ROOT the Optimus G Pro E-980
after installing the latest update to E98010p
1. Install the drivers if you have not done so yet from http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-E980 (under Software Update tab)
2. Install this program (Kingo Android Root) from download.com: http://download.cnet.com/Kingo-Android-Root/3000-2094_4-75996768.html
Notes: You get a download.com installer initially. I was offered two programs I would never use so I declined those and got the actual program from the installer. Nothing was forced so don't freak out. The actual program is 22.5mb.
3. Open the Kingo program after install.
4. Put your phone in USB Debugger mode and connect it to your PC.
5. Select "Install PC Software" on your phone popup and let the Kingo program do its job.
6. The program will attempt root in Odin mode at first and fail and will then automatically use the correct mode and succeed.
Once the program completes you will have rooted your LG Optimus G Pro with "SuperSU" installed. Very simple. Next step is to install a Recovery.
I tried to post this on XDA but I don't have 10 posts so I gave up there. I go there often for solutions and new information but rarely post, but people seemed to be struggling with this and I thought I should give something back. Someone with link posting power can repost this to the forum if you want but please give me some credit for finding this on YouTube. Thanks!!!
Sent from my LG-E980 using xda app-developers app

really it was so simple
I just installed it and the program worked as promised, thanks man

Worked for me, now trying it on my Nexus 7 (Flo) ...:good:
**Update**
Nope on the Nexus

I'm gonna take a stab at this and say Freegee will still be required for installing recovery(CWM)?

cougar214 said:
I'm gonna take a stab at this and say Freegee will still be required for installing recovery(CWM)?
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FreeGee will put the lokified version of the recovery on your phone, which is needed since the bootloader is still locked

Can you tell me, or anyone can tell me, why Rom Manager doesn't work? It says it has Loki support but when I try to use it I get the android with the red symbol denoting it can't boot into recovery. I'm just curious.

cougar214 said:
Can you tell me, or anyone can tell me, why Rom Manager doesn't work? It says it has Loki support but when I try to use it I get the android with the red symbol denoting it can't boot into recovery. I'm just curious.
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Not sure....

I've read that Kingo and vroot are malicious root programs that might be sending IMEI info to Chinese servers. Then, supposedly other phones can be set up with your credentials. I don't have any way to verify if the aforementioned is true, but I'm just passing it along...
Maybe a web search of vroot and Kingo are in order.....

If that is true, and I'm not saying it is or isn't, I'm sure a web search on the matter could tell you what to look for. Such as hidden malicious apps installed, etc. It would be a prudent move to check into it but nothing to panic over until and/or unless there is some truth to it. Just my 2 cents on the matter....lol
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Just because you brought it up Andy, I went into all my settings and apps. This method DOES install an app in your phone. I probably should have wrote down the app info before I removed it but I forgot to. it's not rocket science to figure it out on your own though. You see a blue icon with some Chinese writing on it. I went ahead and removed it from my phone just to be safe. But chances are IF this app is sending ANY data to a foreign server, it has done so already because it's been in my phone for a few hours already before I noticed it.
I did read online about the uploading of IMEI numbers but ONLY to build a database from but that feature has since been removed because of the concerns it raised.

Worked fine for my LG Optimus G Pro E980. I also ran Malware Bytes afterwards and found no malware, then I ran CM Security and the only thing I found was an sms fake phishing vulnerability which I am almost sure didn't come from the root process.

So just want to verify on this software is working for E980 10p update? Has anyone else found 10p root method to work without reflashing.? I am almost tempt to hold out on 4.4 OTA update coming for my phone.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app

Doesnt get any easier then kingo lol
2SHAYNEZ

I know that but is it going to work for my E980 I checked out the site and the E980 isn't listed as a phone on its list I'll try it out.
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Deweywiii said:
I know that but is it going to work for my E980 I checked out the site and the E980 isn't listed as a phone on its list I'll try it out.
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Lol yes that's what this thread is stating already......I used it took 10 mins to do everything
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Lol yes that's what this thread is stating already......I used it took 10 mins to do everything
2SHAYNEZ
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Alright cool im doing it now. so is freegee working for the bypass of bootloader?

Deweywiii said:
Alright cool im doing it now. so is freegee working for the bypass of bootloader?
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Yeah freegee bypasses and allows you to install cwm that has lokified built in
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Yeah freegee bypasses and allows you to install cwm that has lokified built in
2SHAYNEZ
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Ok i have rooted and i have also used freegee. now i just need to back it up and get some roms and have a little fun.

Deweywiii said:
Ok i have rooted and i have also used freegee. now i just need to back it up and get some roms and have a little fun.
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Make sure you read op of each ROM ....installation guides.....good luck
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Any Linux based scripts to get this phone rooted? I don't own a windows PC.

unlock loss

Hello to everyone. I just bought a new Captivate from Canada (rogers). I live in Greece, so the Canadian seller had to unlock the phone in order it to work with Greek networks. And it worked ok. Will I loose this unlock function if I make an upgrade to the phone with official or unofficial rom? In which cases I will lose this unlock function in order to be carefull with that? If I loose it will I be able to unlock it again by myself? Thanks in advance.

I'm on the road so I cannot go into details but here a short link regarding your efs questions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019540
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Thanks a lot for the quick correspont. Just one more question. When I will be rooting and flashing my glide, is it necessary to have my sim card inside it? Can I do all these without sim card inside and to put the sim when I will finished the root or install of the new rom?

Absolutely. No sim required.
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Thank you so much guys!!! With your help I managed to root my phone and install cm11. But I have a serious problem now. I want to make efs backup and efs-pro doesn't work. (I have debug on)
version 1.9.12 freezes at the first initializing screen
version 2.1.80 and 2.1.73 at start tell me that:
YOUR DEVICE IS NOT PERM ROOTED!
THE APPLICATION WILL NOW EXIT
What I am doing wrong? I begin to scare that I will not be able to make this kind of backup...
Do I have to use terminal emulator? I used these commands but when I write the first line, it says that it cant find the file
Please help me. I don't know what else to do

kavamarou said:
Thank you so much guys!!! With your help I managed to root my phone and install cm11. But I have a serious problem now. I want to make efs backup and efs-pro doesn't work. (I have debug on)
version 1.9.12 freezes at the first initializing screen
version 2.1.80 and 2.1.73 at start tell me that:
YOUR DEVICE IS NOT PERM ROOTED!
THE APPLICATION WILL NOW EXIT
What I am doing wrong? I begin to scare that I will not be able to make this kind of backup...
Do I have to use terminal emulator? I used these commands but when I write the first line, it says that it cant find the file
Please help me. I don't know what else to do
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1) open a terminal
2) type in su --> now you may need to give root permissions
3) type in tar zcvf /sdcard/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs
4) type in dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 of=/sdcard/efs-dd.img
5) connect your device to a PC and copy both the efs-backup.tar.gz and efs-dd.img to your PC
6) now you have a full backup of your efs and therefore your phone unlock state
Step 2 is essential you need root for this in order to work.
Normally you can see a change from a dollar $ sign to a hash # one after root has been achieved like this:
xxxxxx:/ $ > su (answering the request for root permissions with yes)
xxxxxx:/ # >
If you get trouble it would be helpful when you tell the exact the error messages etc..
Greetings
xdajog

Thanks!
Thanks you so much mate!!! I finally made my backup! Tried some roms and I decided to stay in cm11. If I want to restore, which lines do I have to write?

kavamarou said:
Thanks you so much mate!!! I finally made my backup! Tried some roms and I decided to stay in cm11. If I want to restore, which lines do I have to write?
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you're welcome.
For the restore (and other questions you may have) check my FAQ post from my sediROM thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54075993&postcount=2
(efs restore is FAQ #13)

Everything is ok with my glide by now with your help and I am very happy. I have one more question. If someone could answer, I would appreciate that. When I first bought glide from Canada (Rogers) and open it in Greece, it had ofcourse Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). The strange then was that when I was using it, my local network in Greece was showing me on phone that 4G signal was enabled/on(???). Now that I have installed cm11, there is no 4G option. Finally, can glide run on 4G network or not?

kavamarou said:
Everything is ok with my glide by now with your help and I am very happy. I have one more question. If someone could answer, I would appreciate that. When I first bought glide from Canada (Rogers) and open it in Greece, it had ofcourse Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). The strange then was that when I was using it, my local network in Greece was showing me on phone that 4G signal was enabled/on(???). Now that I have installed cm11, there is no 4G option. Finally, can glide run on 4G network or not?
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I just bought Glide, yes i am on 4g with stock At&t ics

kavamarou said:
Everything is ok with my glide by now with your help and I am very happy. I have one more question. If someone could answer, I would appreciate that. When I first bought glide from Canada (Rogers) and open it in Greece, it had ofcourse Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). The strange then was that when I was using it, my local network in Greece was showing me on phone that 4G signal was enabled/on(???). Now that I have installed cm11, there is no 4G option. Finally, can glide run on 4G network or not?
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glide doesnt support 4g, original rom "fakes" it, it uses 3.5g

That's a disappointing notion, fake 4G. Is 3.5 any better than just 3? Or is it the same pretty much?
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karaevelli said:
That's a disappointing notion, fake 4G. Is 3.5 any better than just 3? Or is it the same pretty much?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3.5G
GPRS (2.5G), EDGE (2.75G), UMTS (3G), HSDPA (3.5G),

Thanks for the information.
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GPRS (2.5G), EDGE (2.75G), UMTS (3G), HSDPA (3.5G),
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Thanks for posting this, I did not understand how that worked either.

Sprint Account Information

Hey guys,
I've been talking to Sprint recently to get my phone unlocked, the problem is I don't have any idea who this phone last belonged to (i.e. Who's account to which the phone was last registered to) as I bought this phone from Pakistan. I was wondering is there any way I can dig out the account authentication pin codes, numbers and security questions of the last Sprint account of this phone? I don't want this phone to get locked and I'm looking forward to update to 6.0.1 as well.
Help is highly appreciated.
Regards.

Hey man... I don't think theirs away to hack into sprint to get into an account... But theirs away to unlock your device without contacting sprint & without paying early termination.. Search for galaxy tools apk v3.1.5 & galaxy tools apk v3.1.8.... I think you can figure out the rest.. Plus in addition to that.. You will get your msl code to be able to reset your network without needing sprint to give you the code..
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jglm4u said:
Hey man... I don't think theirs away to hack into sprint to get into an account... But theirs away to unlock your device without contacting sprint & without paying early termination.. Search for galaxy tools apk v3.1.5 & galaxy tools apk v3.1.8.... I think you can figure out the rest.. Plus in addition to that.. You will get your msl code to be able to reset your network without needing sprint to give you the code..
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Are you talking about following this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...de-success-sim-unlock-sprint-samsung-t3130294
And btw, I'm running completely stock because someone told me installing a custom recovery will reset your KNOX and that's not good. And I believe this requires root right?

Yep thats the guide I follow to unlock mine... & yea man... U gonna have to root it first... I don't think phone providers look into knox unless you send the phone to Samsung for repair...
Other than that.... You can just root it with odin.... & u be good to go..
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jglm4u said:
Yep thats the guide I follow to unlock mine... & yea man... U gonna have to root it first... I don't think phone providers look into knox unless you send the phone to Samsung for repair...
Other than that.... You can just root it with odin.... & u be good to go..
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So, I can manually clean flash the MM 6.0.1 update through Odin, then install custom recovery and root, then work from the GT app method to unlock the network and I'll be good to go?

Yes sir.... Now i haven't try the GT app on MM but doesn't hurt to try.
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