If you've been following this thread:
SIM Unlock
You'll notice that are many of us who are looking to have the SIMLOCK removed from the ATT version of Samsung's Captivate Galaxy S i897.
Can you help?
If you're interested in contributing to the bounty, sign up in here!
I'm in. Will offer $50.
I'll throw in my fifty bucks
50$ here, committed
I'm in for $50.
very committed.
total bounty: $190
i stepped up my commitment by another 10$ so 200$ total
will offer 50$
giz02 said:
If you've been following this thread:
SIM Unlock
You'll notice that are many of us who are looking to have the SIMLOCK removed from the ATT version of Samsung's Captivate Galaxy S i897.
Can you help?
If you're interested in contributing to the bounty, sign up in here!
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I'm pulling my $50 out...
I'M UNLOCKED!! (Video coming soon)
i'll add to the bounty. unless someone (giz02) found an unlocked solution.
Starts an unlock bounty, claims it 3 hours later. lol
I'll be waiting for video proof and a couple of other people to confirm it works.
I'm offering $50 as a bounty to anyone who solves and shares the solution to unlock the SIM for the Samsung Captivate
After giz02 claims he unlocked his and removed his share...
we're back up to $200.
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Guys I couldn't wait any longer... i just bought an unlocked i9000 from pacific mall. Sorry I'm out.
Berserk87 said:
Starts an unlock bounty, claims it 3 hours later. lol
I'll be waiting for video proof and a couple of other people to confirm it works.
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It is kind of funny the way it happened, but I assure you I am unlocked. I recorded the video at work but there was a lot of background discussions going on(unrelated to what I was doing )and I've got to edit the audio out. I am swyping with a rogers sim at my poker game right now.
There is no magic solution that I know of. I ended up getting the code from att. I'll tell you guys how tomorrow, but they issued the code to me
Oooooh! You can get a code from AT&T? Wow...I bet nobody knew that. Please hurry up with the video, because I can't wait to find out how you got them to give you a magic code. What did you have to give them? The cow you were supposed to take to the market?
Sorry for being so snippety, but I don't think that anyone gives a rat's ass about an unlock code. We all know what those are and how they work and how to get them. What we need is software to unlock the phone universally. I think that one of the best methods for the initial unlock will be with the xml settings that were found that seem to set the provider during the build process. That is unless someone else has figured out something that I haven't heard of yet.
Sorry, but I give a rat's ass about unlock codes, if they exist and are obtainable, it's the best way to unlock, period, especially if they come from AT&T and are free.
And I can tell you for a cast-iron fact that .xml files are not the key to unlocking a modern phone. These puppies are locked at the hardware level, deep down in the same encrypted chip where the IMEI is stored, and not something you can spoof with a text editor.
There will be no "software" unlock of this device, ever. Either we get codes from AT&T/Samsung, we get codes from the gray market, or somebody comes up with a cable method to (wait for it) brute force the code on a particular phone. See where I'm going here? It's all about getting that code.
Those .xml files you speak of are nothing more than standard carrier codes, so that the phone knows and can report what network it's on, and has nothing at all to do with what SIM card is installed.
That said...Giz, we want that social engineering information ASAP. The poker game can wait.
giz02 said:
It is kind of funny the way it happened, but I assure you I am unlocked. I recorded the video at work but there was a lot of background discussions going on(unrelated to what I was doing )and I've got to edit the audio out. I am swyping with a rogers sim at my poker game right now.
There is no magic solution that I know of. I ended up getting the code from att. I'll tell you guys how tomorrow, but they issued the code to me
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Why wait until tomorrow.. are they issuing unlock codes or what
Croak said:
Sorry, but I give a rat's ass about unlock codes, if they exist and are obtainable, it's the best way to unlock, period, especially if they come from AT&T and are free.
And I can tell you for a cast-iron fact that .xml files are not the key to unlocking a modern phone. These puppies are locked at the hardware level, deep down in the same encrypted chip where the IMEI is stored, and not something you can spoof with a text editor.
There will be no "software" unlock of this device, ever. Either we get codes from AT&T/Samsung, we get codes from the gray market, or somebody comes up with a cable method to (wait for it) brute force the code on a particular phone. See where I'm going here? It's all about getting that code.
Those .xml files you speak of are nothing more than standard carrier codes, so that the phone knows and can report what network it's on, and has nothing at all to do with what SIM card is installed.
That said...Giz, we want that social engineering information ASAP. The poker game can wait.
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Whoever wants the to know how I did it can PM me. That knuckle head above is the reason I'm not going to post who I spoke to and what i said publcially.
What difference does it make if you get a software code generator, or the DB of IMEI/Simlock codes, unless you're a profiteer.
Sorry, I did it so that I could get my phone unlocked, so that i could use this phone with my Rogers SIM, not so that I could make money, and not so that i could screw ATT.
Like I said, whoever wants the process, just PM me.
Free info for all, except that clown above.
The "clown" you quoted or the clown who the clown you quoted was responding to?
Croak said:
The "clown" you quoted or the clown who the clown you quoted was responding to?
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Neither.. NikAmi was who I was refering to.
Let it be known that the Giz doesn not BullSh1t.
here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxVeRbhidqw
(give it a few mins for Youtube to encode)
Rock on! There is hope.
I kust spoke to AT&T and they told me after speaking with 5 people that they just dont have the unlock codes yet. Please let me know how you coaxed it out of them.
THanks
Does anyone have a successful way of unlocking the Skyrocket. I just got one from my friend because he now has a new phone so he gave me his old one. I want to unlock it.
Amier42 said:
Does anyone have a successful way of unlocking the Skyrocket. I just got one from my friend because he now has a new phone so he gave me his old one. I want to unlock it.
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learn to search http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029650
Read through the stickies at the tops of the Skyrocket sub forums.
There are several websites that promise you the unlock code for your IMEI after paying them, it works for some people and doesn't for the others..Google search for those websites..
Another option is to try the free unlock method found here in the general forum..
In my opinion,I would pay a few dollars on top of a ten to get an official unlock code..
Hello people i'm a newbie to this forum and i'm a newbie to unlocking phones. I don't care about Rooting my phone as i don't think i have the skills to do it. However i just want to unlock a Pantech Discover from AT & T so it will work on T-Mobile can anybody give me the unlock code so i can unlock the Discover so it will work with T-Mobile. Thanks for any and all help
Unlock Discover
If you bought your phone from AT&T, you should be able to get an unlock code for free from them (if you meet a few requirements). If you dont already have a carrier, then there are many sites you can visit to buy an unlock code (seen one for $8.99 http://cellphoneunlock.net/products/unlock-pantech-discover/) another is http://www.worldgsmcodes.com/pantech/Pantech-Discover-network-unlock/.
Each unlock code is unique to each phone based on it's imei # so you wont be able to use someone elses unlock code. You can get your imei # by dialing *#06# and it will give you a 15 digit imei #. If your unable to use your dialpad, you need pull your battery cover, pull the battery out and the imei # is list under the battery. Just goto to one those sites and follow their instructions.
Unlocked - WORKING
I've been noticing a few too many people having a hard time with some of the site someone mentioned. I've had to use one of them myself a few weeks ago for a ZTE Merit from TracFone. Luckily, I was given a working code and move about my way. This phone however, due to limited support has been an obstacle to root and unlock. I am proud to say that I FINALLY have both.
Maybe I could help you guys out. I unlocked mine and have it working 100% with Simple Mobile and T-mobile.
All I need is the phones IMEI. I spent hours last night trying using different methods and came really close to paying only to find out the Discover wasn't supported for some reason or another. A buddy came up with a minor tweak in the way the IMEI was loading into the unlocking software to get it working.
PM is anyone is interested. Here are some screenshots.
Flip956 said:
I've been noticing a few too many people having a hard time with some of the site someone mentioned. I've had to use one of them myself a few weeks ago for a ZTE Merit from TracFone. Luckily, I was given a working code and move about my way. This phone however, due to limited support has been an obstacle to root and unlock. I am proud to say that I FINALLY have both.
Maybe I could help you guys out. I unlocked mine and have it working 100% with Simple Mobile and T-mobile.
All I need is the phones IMEI. I spent hours last night trying using different methods and came really close to paying only to find out the Discover wasn't supported for some reason or another. A buddy came up with a minor tweak in the way the IMEI was loading into the unlocking software to get it working.
PM is anyone is interested. Here are some screenshots.
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Oh so the Pantech is also hard to unlock it? I like the Pantech Discover and the Sony Xperia TL and don't know whi ch to choose. The sony has a support board on this forum. Which should I choose?
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Some people have had issues with that. I can help you unlock yours if you end up choosing it. There are no ROMS out for the Discovery that I know of since there isn't a working recovery for it either. I haven't read up on the Sony yet though. I'll take a look at the specs and give you my thoughts.
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Hi,
As the title says, im wanting my note 3 unlocked from the 3 (three) network in the UK.
I understand the Samsung unlock servers are down which is why i haven't done it myself, but also understand people can do it without the Samsung servers.
I am offering to pay for whoever can unlock it, either giving a code or telling me ho, or connecting via team viewer and unlocking my phone that way while plugged in with usb (or any other ways you may want to)
Sorry if this isnt allowed, i dont know where else i would post it!
Kind regards,
Hayden.
Andrew K. Sterling said:
Hi,
As I mentioned in another topic, yesterday I placed an order with unlockunt for a Samsung. I got the code last night and everything is ok, got my Samsung unlocked instantly. I asked them before placing it if the Samsung servers are up again btw.
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Hi, thank you, i will try them
What did they say about the Samsung servers?
I want to learn some basic stuff and have a ton of questions. I posted a few but the 1 person that Dm'ed me when I tryed to ask more questions yelled at me for having tone when even though I was very nice because I am greatful that he took the time.
I do not want to get yelled for no reason so there is no way I will ask him anything else.
So is there anyone willing to take sme time to have a conversation with me about a samsung S6 phone?
No one is going to yell at you for no reason... if they do it's a lick on them.
Post your questions so others can learn as well.
No one person knows all the solutions so you benefit from more sources of knowledge by posting the questions on the forum.
Or simply be patient as you will eventually find the answers you seek... works for me.
Ok I was given a phone samsung from a lady that changed to a new company.
The phone she gave me has no sim card and has been resotred to start.
What th woman who gave it to me and I both do not know is if the phone is carries locked and how to gey it unlocked.
I have googled and it seems there are a lot of unlock code generators that charge a fee.
Can anyone tell me first is there a free one second if not one that is not some kind of a scam.
The phone says it is a Samsung SM-G920A.
cannotkeepup said:
Ok I was given a phone samsung from a lady that changed to a new company.
The phone she gave me has no sim card and has been resotred to start.
What th woman who gave it to me and I both do not know is if the phone is carries locked and how to gey it unlocked.
I have googled and it seems there are a lot of unlock code generators that charge a fee.
Can anyone tell me first is there a free one second if not one that is not some kind of a scam.
The phone says it is a Samsung SM-G920A.
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Have the last owner sign in on the phone and delete their Google and Samsung accounts on it.
You can then do a factory reset and configure it as you please.
That's the easy way... any other way will be much harder.
blackhawk said:
Have the last owner sign in on the phone and delete their Google and Samsung accounts on it.
You can then do a factory reset and configure it as you please.
That's the easy way... any other way will be muc
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Maybe I am not explaining this right.
The samsung phone has been reset so it is like it is a new phone.
It was a ATT carrier and I want to use it on a differant carrier so I need to unlock the carrier.
So I am looking for a way to unlock the carrie.
So what I am looking for is a
Unlock Code Generator.
Is there one that is used and not a scam?
cannotkeepup said:
Maybe I am not explaining this right.
The samsung phone has been reset so it is like it is a new phone.
It was a ATT carrier and I want to use it on a differant carrier so I need to unlock the carrier.
So I am looking for a way to unlock the carrie.
So what I am looking for is a
Unlock Code Generator.
Is there one that is used and not a scam?
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The easiest way is to have AT&T unlock it.
If there's no outstanding balance on the account they should. Usually the account holder does this, not sure how this will work in your case.
AT&T can still/could have blacklist(ed) the phone's imei even if you use a 3rd party unlocker.
Probably best to work it out with AT&T. They are very intolerant of delinquent accounts though. If a balance was owed by the previous owner they will probably want it paid to unlock it. They just want their money. If no money is owed you should be alright.
As much as I know... I may be mistaken. Never had to play with this.