Hello, my name is Esteban, I'm from Argentina and I'm new in the forum.
I'm going to buy in Rogers Canada the Samsung Captivate ( SHG-i896 )
I'm planning to Unlock it for using it in Argentina and I have 2 questions:
The easyest to answer: will the phone work here if I unlock it with Helroz app? (I've checked and the bands are the same, i mean, is something ELSE that could make my phone not to work here?)
and If so, the Captivate from Rogers Canada comes with 2.1 stock android... if I unlock it in 2.1 , and upgrate to 2.2 official or to a CRom, will it still be Unlocked? (I dunno how android works for networks permissions, i think it will still work, but i guess you could answer better).
I hope you can answer those ittems... if all goes as I want, in a month I'll have a Captivate in my hands.
Thanks. Esteban.
update 1:
PLEASE SPECIFY, if you manager to succefully unlock, wich tool did you use and where did you BUY the phone (Rogers, AT&T), tnx!
other thing: i need yo know where did you buy it in Rogers or AT&T (i mean, for your profile info) because i896 (Rogers) and i897 (AT&T) are EXACTLY the same, except when it comes to UNLOCKING.... the AT&T is easy.. but the Rogers one, is trickier. (and I would buy it in ROGERS) tnx!
From what I've read unlocking the captivate is very difficult, so make sure your research on the matter is extensive.
If you decide to get it, once you learn how to flash ROMs and such all of your other questions will be answered.
You can learn to do that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
I read (i cant paste links, i'm not at home, then i'll search in the visited links)
a lot of people could unlock it with success. (Rogers i896 version, not i897 from AT&T). I'll search and paste.. because they're recent posts (in this very forum).
in http://forums.redflagdeals.com/roge...ck-also-works-other-galaxy-s-variants-999545/
says that he made it with this web
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906255
(the only one exaple i can find now)
Well I dont know much about that, hopefully someone else comes in here with more information.
unlock the network lock for cappy was pretty easy before, i am not sure the latest build changes that.
once you unlock it, it will NOT relock even if you upgrade your rom.
yup, I unlocked my phone by a software on Market SGS unlock tool or sth like that
kakahoang said:
yup, I unlocked my phone by a software on Market SGS unlock tool or sth like that
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Galaxy_S Unlock is the tool! Worked for me!
kakahoang said:
yup, I unlocked my phone by a software on Market SGS unlock tool or sth like that
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Thanks for answering!
kakahoang: wich model do you have? and... did you buy it in Rogers or AT&T (i mean, for your profile info). i896 (Rogers) and i897 (AT&T) are EXACTLY the same, except when it comes to UNLOCKING.... the AT&T is easy.. but the Rogers one, is trickier.
I will buy it in Rogers.
Same question: did you buy it in Rogers?
I sure did. I unlocked it just to see if it would work, and it did.
EXCELENT! =D
what do you think? does it worth it to bring one here and be "sure" that , excepting a failure coming from me, it will work? =D when did u buy it (to see the stock and maybe new sub-models of crap like that xD) did it came with 2.1 outtof the box?
Well .. if anyone has something to add or tried to do so, please let me know becassue i'm going to give the confirmation to my aunt this week. thanks!
People.. I already have it xD . . . in 10 minutes I managed to unlock it.. it was easy. . .
mn... I installed Cognition 4.1.1 . . .and (even with stock rom) I noticed mn.. not poor.. but.. not that good batery usage... and GPS! I cant make it work =S. . .
In quadrant I get 1600 max... is it Ok? I saw people with 2000+ without OC . . .what do you think?
(can your recommend me any crom for performance.. without OC? I managed to esearch .. but there are a LOT of Roms... and they 're not THAT clear in features.. lagfixes, Gps fixes -i need that- etc... ... so.. if you know something, let me know xD
tnxs for previouss responses!
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Hi all,
My friend is having Nexus One with Android 2.1 update-1 build EPF30, bought in Vodafone Germany .After following general steps to update to Froyo we get the error E:signature verification failed message as well. from a bit of googling it looks like this upgrade “only” works for build number ERE27. Is there an alternative for the phones with build number EPF30 to upgrade to ERF50 or latest Froyo without rooting or unlocking?
TIA
Bump bump bump
wait or root it
Hi there
I live in AUS where they aren't out yet so i imported one and it turned out to be an EPF30 model aswell.
And after looking around im pretty sure there is no Superboot for this build yet BUT i was able to do the other option from this post to get mine rooted and get Kang o rama installed.. (for some reason Cyanogen would not work for me.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
But you should also know that it is now possible to root your nexus without unlocking the bootloader / voiding your warranty (i wish this came out just a few days earlier so i could have done it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710199
or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710351
Hope this helps
w4d3 said:
Hi there
I live in AUS where they aren't out yet so i imported one and it turned out to be an EPF30 model aswell.
And after looking around im pretty sure there is no Superboot for this build yet BUT i was able to do the other option from this post to get mine rooted and get Kang o rama installed.. (for some reason Cyanogen would not work for me.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
But you should also know that it is now possible to root your nexus without unlocking the bootloader / voiding your warranty (i wish this came out just a few days earlier so i could have done it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710199
or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710351
Hope this helps
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Those method only works for tmo n1 atm...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Dear Friends
I am using unlocked Tmobile HD2 in India
Now if I flash it with custom ROMs will it again lock it to the Tmobile network
Please help me friends if some precautions to be take for flashing
Thanks
No, dont worry, once unlocked it cannot be re locked.
Do NOT try to flash any stock roms except tmous stock rom. Example never flash the stock India rom,,, all stock roms will destroy your phone. Only use roms that say " tmous compatible," or "leo1024" or similar.
samsamuel said:
No, dont worry, once unlocked it cannot be re locked.
Do NOT try to flash any stock roms except tmous stock rom. Example never flash the stock India rom,,, all stock roms will destroy your phone. Only use roms that say " tmous compatible," or "leo1024" or similar.
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Thanks samsamuel...but mine is Tmobile UK with 512 mb flash size
If I flash the official Tmobile UK ROM..will it relock itself
Thanks
Ohhhhh right, in future don't say "t mobile hd2", its unnecessary, confusing and you will get wrong advice.
also, this "t mobile" section isn't for you, its for t mobile USA, which is kind of a different phone.
Answer no, it will never be re locked.
samsamuel said:
Ohhhhh right, in future don't say "t mobile hd2", its unnecessary, confusing and you will get wrong advice.
also, this "t mobile" section isn't for you, its for t mobile USA, which is kind of a different phone.
Answer no, it will never be re locked.
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Thanks Samsamuel !!!
It means my HD2 is just like other international model and not like the 1gb ROM model with TMOUS
Correct, you have a regular hd2.
please check ur PM
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Correct, you have a regular hd2.
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Kindly check ur Private message
Thanks
hd2 rom update
Hi, i use an US t-mobile HD2 in Hungary. Its unlocked.
ROM version: 2.13.531.1. I like to update the rom to 3.14
I found on t-mobile's site some instructions, and the new rom.
My question is: when i update ROM with original t-mobile ROM(3.14), can it be re locked?? Thanks (sorry for my bad english)
No it will not be relocked by flashing a new ROM (stated many times in many threads including this one)
If flashing you would be best looking at Energy 29017 custom ROMs unless you have a very good reason to want flash original ROM.
Custom ROM is superb & functions far better than any latest operator build.
I had T-Mobile 3.14 & flashing to Energy 23699 build ROM is like jumping forwards 2 years in software development (probably closer to a decade at MS development speed)
i have been using maglr 1.13 i think im locked out now i open up a daf an it reads Readme.txt for this release is missing.can someone steer me in the ridgt direction
Steer yourself at Google and type "magldr rearmed.txt missing", loads of results.
Hello!! I am just trying to find out how we can unlock the phones that we bought from different carrier providers and how to upgrade them manually...
Since, I don't have a carrier based phone, I'm short of ideas on this topic. So, is there anyone who has upgraded to gingerbread in a carrier based rom, please make sure you reply with all the details.
Also, I especially want to know about upgrading in a Vodafone - Italy galaxy mini phone. If anyone had tried it please share it here.
Thanks!!!
Hey
I have a carrier based phone (Comcel in Colombia) and I upgraded to GB without any problems (I used ODIN to flash GB).
SIM gets unlocked due to the fact that the whole filesystem gets rewritten, so I'd say that there's no problem in flashing different version of the OS on carrier based devices.
The only way that would be a problem is if the carrier has custom apps that report back (kinda like Verizon does in the US with some HTC devices).
For the Italian Vodafone, sorry I can't help you with that
yagya said:
Hello!! I am just trying to find out how we can unlock the phones that we bought from different carrier providers and how to upgrade them manually...
Since, I don't have a carrier based phone, I'm short of ideas on this topic. So, is there anyone who has upgraded to gingerbread in a carrier based rom, please make sure you reply with all the details.
Also, I especially want to know about upgrading in a Vodafone - Italy galaxy mini phone. If anyone had tried it please share it here.
Thanks!!!
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dont have the carrier based one, but there are threads about it, some work and some dont, here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828534
the outdate version; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192122
Akath19 said:
Hey
I have a carrier based phone (Comcel in Colombia) and I upgraded to GB without any problems (I used ODIN to flash GB).
SIM gets unlocked due to the fact that the whole filesystem gets rewritten, so I'd say that there's no problem in flashing different version of the OS on carrier based devices.
The only way that would be a problem is if the carrier has custom apps that report back (kinda like Verizon does in the US with some HTC devices).
For the Italian Vodafone, sorry I can't help you with that
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Okk so you mean you can now use sim card from any provider after you flashed gb.... Also, will it have any effects on the performance of phone and what will happen if teh carrier gets to know about it???
yagya said:
Okk so you mean you can now use sim card from any provider after you flashed gb.... Also, will it have any effects on the performance of phone and what will happen if teh carrier gets to know about it???
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Yeah, phone's now SIM unlocked, regarding perfomance (besides the obvious Froyo to GB performanc boost) there's no discernable change, there shouldn't be any change unless you're flashing a non-compatible ROM (EU rom on a 5570L or viceversa).
I'm not a lawyer but from what I've heard the only way a carrier can find out that you have a custom ROM is if you take your phone for repairs and all they can do is void your warranty, nothing more, althought I'd check the service contract in case there's something hidden in there.
hello everyone
i'm going to buy the galaxy note from a phone provider in my country, the galaxy note has a chance of 90% to be locked, and i want to use other sims on it, so, is there any way i can unlock my note for free? i've also read that i can unlock it with the "galaxy s unlocker" app but i need the kj4 kernel(the method is the sam as SGS2 method), so, can i flash this kernel to my phone then root and after that unlock it with the app mentioned before? and can i flash custom roms even my phone is locked? i need a fast reply as im buying it either today or tomorrow :l
another thing, can some one give me galaxy s ii unlocking method with the "galaxy s unlock" app?
thanks in advance
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thank you guys for all you replies, i've bought an unlocked international Gnote version
Refer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336184
indiandroid said:
Refer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336184
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thanks for the link but i've already read that and they dont show you how to unlock nor the galaxy s ii unlocking method
im looking for answers about my questions at top of this thread
thanks anyway
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darkelfa2 said:
hello everyone
i'm going to buy the galaxy note from a phone provider in my country, the galaxy note has a chance of 90% to be locked, and i want to use other sims on it, so, is there any way i can unlock my note for free? i've also read that i can unlock it with the "galaxy s unlocker" app but i need the kj4 kernel(the method is the sam as SGS2 method), so, can i flash this kernel to my phone then root and after that unlock it with the app mentioned before? and can i flash custom roms even my phone is locked? i need a fast reply as im buying it either today or tomorrow :l
another thing, can some one give me galaxy s ii unlocking method with the "galaxy s unlock" app?
thanks in advance
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So where you able to Unlock it???
saidros said:
So where you able to Unlock it???
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i actually didnt buy it till now, my network provider gets the note from samsung provider in my country and samsung provider is out of stock so... i have to wait till the end of this month, and it seems that galaxy notes sold by my network provider is unlocked,
thanks for asking
thanks for the link
darkelfa2 said:
i actually didnt buy it till now, my network provider gets the note from samsung provider in my country and samsung provider is out of stock so... i have to wait till the end of this month, and it seems that galaxy notes sold by my network provider is unlocked,
thanks for asking
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Its a Great Phone/Tablet I have one so when you get yours look me up to share tips and apps hahaha, im new with this android thing, but im loving my Note
darkelfa2 said:
hello everyone
i'm going to buy the galaxy note from a phone provider in my country, the galaxy note has a chance of 90% to be locked, and i want to use other sims on it, so, is there any way i can unlock my note for free? i've also read that i can unlock it with the "galaxy s unlocker" app but i need the kj4 kernel(the method is the sam as SGS2 method), so, can i flash this kernel to my phone then root and after that unlock it with the app mentioned before? and can i flash custom roms even my phone is locked? i need a fast reply as im buying it either today or tomorrow :l
another thing, can some one give me galaxy s ii unlocking method with the "galaxy s unlock" app?
thanks in advance
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You can get it unlocked remotely, I made a video and got the unlock code for free, my Galaxy Note was locked to At&t and I'm using T-Mobile Service with it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=308eCJaGvAw
thank you, i've bought the international version (unlocked of course), and im enjoying
it, its my mistake that i didn't mention buying it,
thank you for your reply anyway .
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Hi everyone,
Before I begin, I just want to say that I've searched for a clear answer (here and on some french forums), et and I really didn't understand anything... Since I bought my Note a few hours ago. I'm new to this.
I just don't get anything, with all the Odin and kernels stuffs...
So, let me explain my problem : I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Note that was previously simlocked (at SFR, I'm in France, and I'm with Orange), the seller said it was sim unlocked at a store (but hey, I don't know if it's true).
Thing is, the Note has a Custom Rom, and I'd really prefer a Stock one (I don't like JKay, I want OTA update etc..).
But :
1) I don't understand anything. CFW is installed, if that can help you... I don't know which Rom I should take, how to install it... I'm Lost.
2) Do I lose the sim unlock by reverting to a stock rom ? If so, how to keep the unlock ?
Since I'm a real newbe, I took a screenshot of the "About the Phone" section to give you more details. It's right here
Thanks to all of you, have a nice day =)
Daz.