best way to 7.8? - Samsung Focus S

Hi - I'm currently on 7.5 and I've unlocked using Chevronwp7 and have 'internet sharing' working. I want to upgrade to 7.8 but I do not want to loose my unlock and 'internet sharing'. I believe if I use the Samsung 7.8 I will screw myself - so if I do the following I'll get the Microsoft 7.8 and all should work? Is my understanding correct? Here is where I planned on getting 7.8:
http://www.wpcentral.com/forcing-windows-phone-78-update-camera-button-not-required-patience
thx

GregCra said:
Hi - I'm currently on 7.5 and I've unlocked using Chevronwp7 and have 'internet sharing' working. I want to upgrade to 7.8 but I do not want to loose my unlock and 'internet sharing'. I believe if I use the Samsung 7.8 I will screw myself - so if I do the following I'll get the Microsoft 7.8 and all should work? Is my understanding correct? Here is where I planned on getting 7.8:
http://www.wpcentral.com/forcing-windows-phone-78-update-camera-button-not-required-patience
thx
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there is only the MS 7.8, Samsung have a firmware that will firstly clear all your ICS settings, and secondly disable the ability to install the dev unlock. however, ICS can be enabled, and so long as your unlocked BEFORE applying the Samsung firmware you can remain unlocked. you can also search the WP7 forum for a newer solution that should help you no matter what you do

easy way to 7.8
Thanks - today I used the process outlined here to get to 7.8:
http://www.windowsphonehacker.com/articles/want_windows_phone_7.8_now_try_this_easy_tool-01-31-13
This tool saved me a lot of time as I was way back on 8107. My unlock and working ICS were still fine and I was on 7.8
Also, on my wife's focus s.. I unlocked it today using the process listed here (and then turned on ICS):
http://www.wp7roottools.com/index.php/downloads

Were you able to get internet sharing to work afterwards? I can't seen to get it to work.

The Grand Pooh-Bah said:
Were you able to get internet sharing to work afterwards? I can't seen to get it to work.
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root tools or winTT will work, you just need to get them installed and functional

dazza9075 said:
root tools or winTT will work, you just need to get them installed and functional
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I have WP7 Root Tools installed - Tried that tweak to enable internet sharing
I just installed winTT and tried that enable internet sharing tweak and got the same message
Connection not Shared
There's no cellular data connection to
share right now. Check your cellular
settings and signal, and try again.

The Grand Pooh-Bah said:
I have WP7 Root Tools installed - Tried that tweak to enable internet sharing
I just installed winTT and tried that enable internet sharing tweak and got the same message
Connection not Shared
There's no cellular data connection to
share right now. Check your cellular
settings and signal, and try again.
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Hmm, perhaps try changing APN settings to something random, restart, then set them back
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dazza9075 said:
Hmm, perhaps try changing APN settings to something random, restart, then set them back
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Just got a brand new Focus S in the mail today.
Plugged it into the computer. Let it do the updates. Went through the process of the 2nd generation Interop Unlock successfully. Used the tweak in WP7 Root Tools to enable internet sharing and got the same message.
The new Focus S
OS Version 7.10.8773.98
Firmware 2103.11.10.1

Related

[APP]Advanced Configuration Tool 1.4.0.0 !

after install it wil be found in the settings ...working pretty good on my hd7
http://forum.touchxperience.com/download/file.php?id=163
correct link
http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=890
dxdy said:
correct link
http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=890
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ooops ! fixed it thanks .
How do you install it on Mango beta? I keep getting the interop error code. Phone is dev-unlocked htc surround, AT&T.
piaqt said:
How do you install it on Mango beta? I keep getting the interop error code. Phone is dev-unlocked htc surround, AT&T.
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if you unlocked your phone with chevron or any other registry editor you are fully unlocked. However if you have a true developer unlocked phone (via a dev account with MS), then you cannot install interop apps on Mango. See here for details.
A user with a legit dev unlocked device cannot deploy ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES xaps. They just get the dreaded E: 0x81030120 error.
Here is what the expert says.
but there is hope for Samsung and HTC users. Heathcliff just released a new procedure to fully unlock without going back to NoDo here.
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btw. there is another thread announcing the app. Schaps also updated the registry editor which works fine on my LG Quantum.
there is no straight forward way to uninstall the newly installed apps from the settings page. I successfully uninstalled with XAPDeployX. Sideload the xap again and check "force uninstall if application is already installed". Then click deploy. The program will uninstall the existing one on the device first and report this in the deploy tool with a success message. Right then you unplug the phone from the USB. Voila - it is now uninstalled and gone from settings.
Somebody else posted that you can install an older version (e.g. v1.3) that will show up in apps. Then you uninstall and it normally and it will be removed from settings as well.
just in case it doesn't work for you and you want to remove it...
derausgewanderte said:
if you unlocked your phone with chevron or any other registry editor you are fully unlocked. However if you have a true developer unlocked phone (via a dev account with MS), then you cannot install interop apps on Mango. See here for details.
A user with a legit dev unlocked device cannot deploy ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES xaps. They just get the dreaded E: 0x81030120 error.
Here is what the expert says.
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OK. So how do I illegitimately unlock my dev-account-with-MS-unlocked Mango phone?
And thanks.
piaqt said:
OK. So how do I illegitimately unlock my dev-account-with-MS-unlocked Mango phone?
And thanks.
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if you are on Mango until now only LG users were able to get into the registry via the MFG tool to unlock their devices. Other users would have to go back to NoDo, fully unlock, set measures to prevent relock and then upgrade. But Heathcliff seems to have found a way to do this without going back to NoDo. He seems to be very close to a solution, working on Samsung and probably soon on HTC as well. I'd suggest you wait and follow that thread before going the painful back-to-NoDo route.
derausgewanderte said:
if you are on Mango until now only LG users were able to get into the registry via the MFG tool to unlock their devices. Other users would have to go back to NoDo, fully unlock, set measures to prevent relock and then upgrade. But Heathcliff seems to have found a way to do this without going back to NoDo. He seems to be very close to a solution, working on Samsung and probably soon on HTC as well. I'd suggest you wait and follow that thread before going the painful back-to-NoDo route.
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I'm on Mango beta. To install the official release, I'll have to revert to NoDo. I did on a previous phone, and escaped unharmed.
So depending on which arrives first, how do I fully unlock, etc. before installing the official update? I tried previously, but must've done something wrong because it didn't work.
I am following Heathcliff's thread. With reverence, awe and bated breath.
Again, thanks.
piaqt said:
I'm on Mango beta. To install the official release, I'll have to revert to NoDo. I did on a previous phone, and escaped unharmed.
So depending on which arrives first, how do I fully unlock, etc. before installing the official update? I tried previously, but must've done something wrong because it didn't work.
I am following Heathcliff's thread. With reverence, awe and bated breath.
Again, thanks.
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Many believe that if on 7720.68 you will just see firmware and radio updates rolled out to your device and you are all set. We really do not know at this point and might as well throw a coin. There seems to be some evidence that those on 7720.68 won't have to roll back.
If you do have to go back then unlock and stay locked using these guides
one, two
im on unlocked samsung focus mango 7720.68 using version 1.4
deployed OK & showing under settings but when clicked i get error "UnauthorizedAccessException"
then if i hit OK then the app opens but i do not think its working correctly after that
Tried to install on my hd7 with mango, but can't see on my apps list. Don't know why because it was working fine with 1.3
Version 1.4.0.0 now resides in your settings, not in your applist.
Changing search engine in IE still doesn't work.
darkgee said:
Changing search engine in IE still doesn't work.
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Yes, changing search enginge and ringtones does not work here, either.
Localhorst86 said:
Version 1.4.0.0 now resides in your settings, not in your applist.
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My bad.
Thanks.
for those of u changing search engine and ringtones not working is ur phone htc ?
bigtime1 said:
for those of u changing search engine and ringtones not working is ur phone htc ?
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yes HTC, the app gives me win32exeption, but somehow most things works except those mentioned
ginjamaka said:
yes HTC, the app gives me win32exeption, but somehow most things works except those mentioned
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Same here. HTC 7 Mozart.
Localhorst86 said:
Same here. HTC 7 Mozart.
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Change of IE Search from Bing to Google (or any other) doesn't work on my HTC Tryophy either. Everything else works like a charm, I'm super glad for this new version - now we just need the IE Search to be changed away from Bing
Me too.how to uninstall it out my HD7?? Help me!
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Debrand and unlock your Samsung Focus S to receive updates immediately

I was searching for a way to debrand my AT&T Samsung Focus S to receive the latest update and was at first surprised to find out that none of the registry editors work and secondly, that I could not find a simple way how to unbrand it.
So here is a simple way for anybody who was looking for the same thing.
Please note that this will unlock and debrand your phone (and I’ve also thrown in the 3G toggle tweak) but after you update to 7.10.8107.79 through Zune, you will no longer be able to use the ProvXML method of deploying registry settings (that we are using here).
All credit goes to Deathbyvegemite who told me what to do and Jaxbot and his WindowBreak Project which helped me figure out how to do it. This is really just a simple modification of his work, so I have to thank him and all the other people that have worked on this.
Okay, so to do this, please follow these steps:
1) Open your mobile browser and go to: http://www.kremese.sk/debrand_focus_s.zip
2) The file will be opened. Follow the instructions and tap on “debrandfocuss.xml”
3) Press Start
4) Navigate to Phone
5) Dial ##634#
6) Type *#9908#
7) Select DebrandFocusS
8) Press Save and Reboot
After that, connect to Zune and you will receive the 8107 update.
Thanks for the hack! I'm completing the Zune update to 8107 now, it should be complete in another minute or so.
I have some wifi issues with the Focus S -- as well as several other people I know and I'm hoping that even though this update does not say it fixes the wifi connection issue, I'm crossing my fingers that it does.
Thank you again, I always love having the latest OS version installed.
-John
jfreiman said:
Thanks for the hack! I'm completing the Zune update to 8107 now, it should be complete in another minute or so.
I have some wifi issues with the Focus S -- as well as several other people I know and I'm hoping that even though this update does not say it fixes the wifi connection issue, I'm crossing my fingers that it does.
Thank you again, I always love having the latest OS version installed.
-John
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Well, it's been a couple hours since I completed the upgrade to 8107 and I just had the phone reboot during a phone call.
Thanks for the update, but I'll go back to my backup and wait patiently for the official update. Not that this one isn't official, but there maybe special tweaks that need to be done for the Focus S/i937 or AT&T.
-John
To be honest, I don't think it's related to the update, but I can of course understand that you want to be safe.
Doesn't seem to work for me. Not seeing any updates.
onesikpuppy said:
Doesn't seem to work for me. Not seeing any updates.
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Do you have an unlocked device? If you have a registry editor you can check under this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\MobileOperator
The string value should be "000-88". If it still says "ATT-US" then please try again and follow the instructions precisely.
Yes, unlocked. Do you know of a registry editor that works on Focus S?
onesikpuppy said:
Yes, unlocked. Do you know of a registry editor that works on Focus S?
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There are a couple that work, but currently only in read-only mode.
This one is the most user friendly I think:
EDIT: Argh, can't post outside links. Please google "Registry Editor for Windows Phone 7 Beta Testing".
Got the registry editor working. It still says ATT. I've gone through the process 5 times now. Each time it tells me "debrandfocussProvisioning succeeded" but after the reboot it's back to ATT-US.
but does this just give the OS update? Does this also give you the firmware update?
is the focus s out there for anyone else but ATT?
Not sure about the firmware update, but my firmware version after the update is: 2103.11.10.1.
onesikpuppy said:
Got the registry editor working. It still says ATT. I've gone through the process 5 times now. Each time it tells me "debrandfocussProvisioning succeeded" but after the reboot it's back to ATT-US.
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Can you please check which version of the Diagnosis tool you have?
ver.0923
Thanks
Well, that's the same as mine. Are you sure you are not on 8107 already?
One thing you can try is to pull out your sim card and see if it works then.
I'll try pulling the sim
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I have the samme issue that onesikpuppy with the same parameters in his attached thumbnails.
I bought a demo phone, can anyone help me get it out of the mode it's in?
works wonderfully. thanks to op
whats the diffrent betwween this unlock to the windows break unlock?
can i use registry editor to edit some enteries?
thank you

developer unlock to full interop unlock ? possible after Tango ?

I've been running around in circles for hours, is it possible to go from a developer unlock to a full interop unlock -after- having updated to Tango 7.10.8773.98 ? I can load some XAP's, but root tools and wintt fail.
I had to format my PC and lost my backup.
I'm sort of in the same boat as you. I will be going to my local at&t device support center and getting my phone flashed. I'm hoping the guy there can use the oldest rom he has and or give me a copy of it. I'll post results.
spd_rcr said:
I've been running around in circles for hours, is it possible to go from a developer unlock to a full interop unlock -after- having updated to Tango 7.10.8773.98 ? I can load some XAP's, but root tools and wintt fail.
I had to format my PC and lost my backup.
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no is the short answer if you have already got the newer firmware, the Windows build has little to do with it,although the tango builds do phone home to relock but that can be prevented
dev unlock is not interop unlock, which is needed to access high privileged functions
if you didn't update the firmware but you did let it relock then simply reapply the unlock and then apply the relock prevent xap, but I suspect you have already tried that suggesting you have the new firmware as well
goldenpipes said:
I'm sort of in the same boat as you. I will be going to my local at&t device support center and getting my phone flashed. I'm hoping the guy there can use the oldest rom he has and or give me a copy of it. I'll post results.
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perhaps ATT will flash the older ROM, I doubt it though and I doubt it even less that they would give you a flashable copy
but stranger things have happened so lets (hope) wait and see
Not what I really wanted to hear, but that's about what I figured/expected. I can't imagine going into AT&T & finding someone who had a clue about re-flashing a WP device.
spd_rcr said:
Not what I really wanted to hear, but that's about what I figured/expected. I can't imagine going into AT&T & finding someone who had a clue about re-flashing a WP device.
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indeed, much less someone willing to lose their job for a complete stranger
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spd_rcr said:
I've been running around in circles for hours, is it possible to go from a developer unlock to a full interop unlock -after- having updated to Tango 7.10.8773.98 ? I can load some XAP's, but root tools and wintt fail.
I had to format my PC and lost my backup.
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No interop unlock after firmware 2103.11.10.1
It is annoying everytime I plugin zune pop out the "update" thing for the firmware, anyone know how to disable that?
r19578 said:
No interop unlock after firmware 2103.11.10.1
It is annoying everytime I plugin zune pop out the "update" thing for the firmware, anyone know how to disable that?
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change the device ID to a nokia
goto HKLM system platform
change OEMdevicename to Lumia 900
OemName to NOKIA ( that is case sensitive)
MODeviceName Lumia 900
that will stop the Samsung update notification and also let you use nokia apps
oh before you change them can you post what yours say? im curious about something

[Q] Devstore8 + HTC Interop Unlock HTC 8s

hi all
i have a brand new HTC (rio) 8s
i am waiting for my micro simm so not all thinks i can test right now.
but...
i succesfully installed Devstore8 + HTC Interop Unlock
is there a way to unlock these phone ?
i want to side load some own apps
is this a good way to full unlock my phone ?
see picture
megasounds said:
hi all
i have a brand new HTC (rio) 8s
i am waiting for my micro simm so not all thinks i can test right now.
but...
i succesfully installed Devstore8 + HTC Interop Unlock
is there a way to unlock these phone ?
i want to side load some own apps
is this a good way to full unlock my phone ?
see picture
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Im confused, is your wp8 device interop unlocked??
megasounds said:
is there a way to unlock these phone ?
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I think not, but you can try install some homebrew app.
Budniu said:
I think not, but you can try install some homebrew app.
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i used Windows Application Deployment (SDK)
then i tried some apps and some went ok and some failed.
what i did installed the XBMOD.cer onthe phone
and signed the XAP with the WP7-3MktPlace tool (via settings)
i installed satview 1.2 ,remote desktop_1.13 , devstore 8 and HTC interop unlock from heatcliff74
all of these XAP went ok
when i try nokia counters of nokia maps it fails
can some one please tell me : is it possible to interop unlock my phone this way ???
thanks in advance...
m
megasounds said:
i used Windows Application Deployment (SDK)
then i tried some apps and some went ok and some failed.
what i did installed the XBMOD.cer onthe phone
and signed the XAP with the WP7-3MktPlace tool (via settings)
i installed satview 1.2 ,remote desktop_1.13 , devstore 8 and HTC interop unlock from heatcliff74
all of these XAP went ok
when i try nokia counters of nokia maps it fails
can some one please tell me : is it possible to interop unlock my phone this way ???
thanks in advance...
m
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EDIT!!!
i managed to start the HTC interop unlock !!!! and now ? what is the next step ????
what can or must i do to unlock this phone ?????
Windows Phone 8 can install xap's, this does not mean it can run or start them if they require interop unlock. Currently interop unlock is not possible.
pffft...finally got this (allmost) working...
it doesn't lett me in several of these folders....
working on it...i will update later...
You can change any value by Registry Editor and save ? (or not - I think so not)
For check you can try to install an application that needs access to the root eg: Shutdown: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21751650&postcount=1
You can install app but not run (when tap, app is back to the apps list).
Budniu said:
You can change any value by Registry Editor and save ? (or not - I think so not)
For check you can try to install an application that needs access to the root eg: Shutdown: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21751650&postcount=1
You can install app but not run (when tap, app is back to the apps list).
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TRUE
until now i CAN NOT save or change any registry setting!!!
and YES
i can install shutdown7 but when i start the app and push reboot its back to the app list
You have interop lock not unlock.
megasounds said:
TRUE
until now i CAN NOT save or change any registry setting!!!
and YES
i can install shutdown7 but when i start the app and push reboot its back to the app list
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Did you test the .provxml files?
if it works, you can change registery values.
pleas test . . .
Cool i'm gonna see which apps will load with out issues. I have like a bunch of them saved on my PC.
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sinister1 said:
Cool i'm gonna see which apps will load with out issues. I have like a bunch of them saved on my PC.
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Oh wait it's only for Windows 8 WTF? There is no way I'm going to upgrade to that crappy os.
Very nice news! Hope to see this on HTC 8X too!
i follow you men!
i have an HTC 8S too, i will install VS 2012 and make DevUnlock with the SDK tools.
i will help you if you need testers, i am just begginer i can not help you to develop.
wp7mktplace cant sign these apps anymore
try other things or already signed homebrew apps
It possible to call all funcs from system dlls. But a lot of funcs returned Access_denied.
How about we all save some time and stop trying this silly idea, huh?
The interop unlock you're trying to install was for older HTC WP7 devices. It doesn't work on newer devices, and it certainly won't work on WP8 devices. The apps won't work for two reasons:
-Your device isn't interop unlocked
-The binaries are compiled for WP7, not WP8. Not even simple innocent apps like Orientation Lock run under WP8, because they aren't compiled correctly for WP8, nor do they use the correct APIs.
What should be encouraged, however, is an evaluation of the OEM apps on the device, to see if any have exploitable holes. I'm guessing that HTC has learned its lesson by now, but hey, worth trying.
Also, I'm curious to see if this XAP will do anything if sideloaded. I'm guessing no, as it won't have interop privileges, but I'm still curious to see what happens.
Jaxbot said:
How about we all save some time and stop trying this silly idea, huh?
The interop unlock you're trying to install was for older HTC WP7 devices. It doesn't work on newer devices, and it certainly won't work on WP8 devices. The apps won't work for two reasons:
-Your device isn't interop unlocked
-The binaries are compiled for WP7, not WP8. Not even simple innocent apps like Orientation Lock run under WP8, because they aren't compiled correctly for WP8, nor do they use the correct APIs.
What should be encouraged, however, is an evaluation of the OEM apps on the device, to see if any have exploitable holes. I'm guessing that HTC has learned its lesson by now, but hey, worth trying.
Also, I'm curious to see if this XAP will do anything if sideloaded. I'm guessing no, as it won't have interop privileges, but I'm still curious to see what happens.
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i will try your XAP when i am home tonight ! and post my results here
thanks
m
megasounds said:
i will try your XAP when i am home tonight ! and post my results here
thanks
m
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NO i tried to install this "patched.xap" but it FAILED. It's not installed
m
megasounds said:
NO i tried to install this "patched.xap" but it FAILED. It's not installed
m
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I'm with you, trust me I want the same thing... I have a edu Dev account and I am sick of the 3 app limit, never mind the lack of custom colors (Advanced Config), It seems a interop unlock for my 8X would be the only thing I need now to enjoy it more.
As long as these apps will work with a 8X of course

Update Samsung Focus S to 7.8

Hi, after hours of looking and trying update my phone, I find a program can do that the Zune it's not able, UPDATE YOUR PHONE TO 7.8. For those who can't wait windows or your phone carrier unlock your region there it's is the solution. Here is the file you need:
windowsphonehacker.com/files/seveneighter.zip ------------ Just copy the link and download
TESTED IN
SAMSUNG FOCUS
SAMSUNG FOCUS 2
SAMSUNG FOCUS S
HTC SURROUND
Good luck to everyone :good:
This looks interesting. My phone is currently unlocked and i'm able to tether without the ATT tethering plan. If I did this update do you know if my phone would still be unlocked.. with tethering working?
thx
Greg
GregCra said:
This looks interesting. My phone is currently unlocked and i'm able to tether without the ATT tethering plan. If I did this update do you know if my phone would still be unlocked.. with tethering working?
thx
Greg
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I test this method in devices unlocked by a code that I bought in libertyunlock.com, the unlock it's permanent, the tethering otherwise I don't really know if you will losing it, because the devices that I updated don't have a jailbreak and by this method (unlocking by code) you need the At&t tethering plan to tether. I presume that making an update in a device jailbreaked you will losing it at the time your firmware change...
Sorry for not be more useful Greg
I can however help a bit more
upgrading to 7.8 will not permanently lock your device, it will however attempt to relock its self once its installed, this can be stopped by either applying the relock prevent xap again or by applying the unlock again
if you update the firmware then all is not lost, you can stil unlock or remain unlocked as mentioned above, if you hard reset though you will not be able to apply the dev unlock as you had originally done
course this is all academic now that all 2nd gen samsungs can be unlocked regardless of their firmware, search around the WP7 forum for the answers, it is harder than the original unlock by beggar's cant be choosers
dazza9075 said:
I can however help a bit more
upgrading to 7.8 will not permanently lock your device, it will however attempt to relock its self once its installed, this can be stopped by either applying the relock prevent xap again or by applying the unlock again
if you update the firmware then all is not lost, you can stil unlock or remain unlocked as mentioned above, if you hard reset though you will not be able to apply the dev unlock as you had originally done
course this is all academic now that all 2nd gen samsungs can be unlocked regardless of their firmware, search around the WP7 forum for the answers, it is harder than the original unlock by beggar's cant be choosers
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What is the latest (and presumed final) firmware version?
7carisfast said:
What is the latest (and presumed final) firmware version?
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good question
the latest version I have install from zune is 2103.12.5.2 that's from may 2012
dazza9075 said:
good question
the latest version I have install from zune is 2103.12.5.2 that's from may 2012
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Any idea on how to push an update and what the updates actually fix? I'm at 2102.11.10.1 on AT&T US, but on 7.8
The only noticeable thing I found was the keyboard lag was gone, I'm sure there is more but that was the only big difference I saw
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demo content
i purchased a Focus S, and when i got it it was still locked. plus it seems to be in a demo-content mode. i would like to knwo why is this? plus i realised it couldnt update it via Zune, so i dloaded a program that allowed me to do so. now its running 7.8 but its still in the demos content mode. where it resets every 12hours or so.
is it possible to turn off this mode, or was i duped?
Dwightdre64 said:
i purchased a Focus S, and when i got it it was still locked. plus it seems to be in a demo-content mode. i would like to knwo why is this? plus i realised it couldnt update it via Zune, so i dloaded a program that allowed me to do so. now its running 7.8 but its still in the demos content mode. where it resets every 12hours or so.
is it possible to turn off this mode, or was i duped?
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Good question, what is your OS and firmware version?
Demo mode suggests that its not a retail model, it may be lacking features.
however, if you are running exactly the same OS and firmware version then perhaps we can compare and find out what is making it restart. I suspect that its different versions though
Dwightdre64 said:
i purchased a Focus S, and when i got it it was still locked. plus it seems to be in a demo-content mode. i would like to knwo why is this? plus i realised it couldnt update it via Zune, so i dloaded a program that allowed me to do so. now its running 7.8 but its still in the demos content mode. where it resets every 12hours or so.
is it possible to turn off this mode, or was i duped?
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watch my posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913165&page=2
Awesome! I now have 7.8 working on my Focus S with no problems to report.
Interop
This worked flawlessly on the first try for me.
one problem though (or question)...
i was attempting to do an interop unlock, however i forced another backup not realizing that the original 7.5 backup would have been overwritten...
since i'm now faced with the samsung wireless manager apn list being empty issue, how do i go about getting the software downgraded without the backup or getting the interop unlock without the samsung wireless manager blocking the entire process?
sanikdream said:
This worked flawlessly on the first try for me.
one problem though (or question)...
i was attempting to do an interop unlock, however i forced another backup not realizing that the original 7.5 backup would have been overwritten...
since i'm now faced with the samsung wireless manager apn list being empty issue, how do i go about getting the software downgraded without the backup or getting the interop unlock without the samsung wireless manager blocking the entire process?
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Use the new method of unlock on the wp7 root tools web site, it allows the phone to be unlocked even if you have updated the firmware.
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dazza9075 said:
Use the new method of unlock on the wp7 root tools web site, it allows the phone to be unlocked even if you have updated the firmware.
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thanks for the reply...
been doing a bit of research. Please correct me if I'm wrong...
Isn't this the method you're referring to? >>> http://wp7roottools.com/index.php/d...rop-unlock-for-2nd-gen-samsung-wp7-devices-v3
2 methods are listed here... both of which require an APN switch for the unlock to be complete...
Like it but I'm not sure if my phone is unlocked
I flat out ught the phone and got a Net10 unlimited card and it works well but I'm at 7.5 and 11.10.1 and I would like to update it but I'm not sure this is the way, Ive only had the phone a few days but I do want the newer software...your opinion will be helpful to the newbe
sanikdream said:
thanks for the reply...
been doing a bit of research. Please correct me if I'm wrong...
Isn't this the method you're referring to? >>> http://wp7roottools.com/index.php/d...rop-unlock-for-2nd-gen-samsung-wp7-devices-v3
2 methods are listed here... both of which require an APN switch for the unlock to be complete...
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that's the one, I don't understand why your not able to change the APN, the wireless manager is still on the market place
the process of the V3 unlock adds the correct settings to the APN settings, so if you had problems before on the older update process, you should try the new one anyway
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dazza9075 said:
that's the one, I don't understand why your not able to change the APN, the wireless manager is still on the market place
the process of the V3 unlock adds the correct settings to the APN settings, so if you had problems before on the older update process, you should try the new one anyway
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I'm working off this post from wpcentral... i hope there's another way
http://forums.wpcentral.com/samsung...firmware-update-if-you-straight-talk-etc.html
sanikdream said:
I'm working off this post from wpcentral... i hope there's another way
http://forums.wpcentral.com/samsung...firmware-update-if-you-straight-talk-etc.html
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That's all obsolete now, the firmware did bugger it all up but the new v3 method bypasses the problem
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dazza9075 said:
That's all obsolete now, the firmware did bugger it all up but the new v3 method bypasses the problem
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i guess im the only one with the problem. The APN list remains empty no matter what i do. Tried both methods. It only shows AT&T 4G as the active APN...
is there any hope for me?

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