sorry，we cannot s-off，but，we can soff by “white card soff”！！
HELLO！Everyone，About Chinaese S-OFF，Please don't argue！
we call it the “white card s-off”，it is soff by a special machine。If we donnot have the special machine，we can do nothing for s-off。
My Hong Kong version is white card s-off
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something didnt translate properly... lol
He's probably talking about some piece of hardware like the XTC clip.
coolbho3000 said:
He's probably talking about some piece of hardware like the XTC clip.
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It is a special card called "white card" in Chinese. It is essentially a SIM Card with keys or say codes that matches a S58 file.
You can see the result. The picture of my one x is below:
So.... did you guys make this white card? Buy it? How does it work? How do we get one? Details please gentlemen!
Thanks,
Billy
There is no support for the XTC (xclip) yet for our phones. Looking up white card brings me back to the xclip.
equlizer said:
There is no support for the XTC (xclip) yet for our phones. Looking up white card brings me back to the xclip.
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Is this the xclip you are talking about?
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/sanmumu/product-detailNejnctpTYqrg/China-XTC-Clip-for-HTC.html
Can you post the diag files that accompany the factory sim for both the one x and one s? Should be like pj40diag.nbh and then pjxxdiag.nbh for the one s and x respectively (I can't remember the model number of the x)
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shuflie said:
Is this the xclip you are talking about?
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/sanmumu/product-detailNejnctpTYqrg/China-XTC-Clip-for-HTC.html
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Product Description
XTC Clip
1. Full Factory unlock(CID, SP lock, User Lock)
2. One click gold card creation in just seconds 2-4 seconds (2GB card),
6-8 seconds (8GB cards) --> ???
3. Support all android HTC
4. Unlocking time 20-30 seconds
5. The solutions is working on any device
("S-ON" and "S-OFF" doesn't matter)
6. After unlocking you have SIMLOCK removed, Super CID(11111111) and the device is "S-OFF"
Yes thats the one im talking about. Well for starters you would have to shave down the sim card to micro size and it needs a software update to work on our phone. Ohh and they cost between $50 and $80
stiffmast3r said:
Product Description
XTC Clip
1. Full Factory unlock(CID, SP lock, User Lock)
2. One click gold card creation in just seconds 2-4 seconds (2GB card),
6-8 seconds (8GB cards) --> ???
3. Support all android HTC
4. Unlocking time 20-30 seconds
5. The solutions is working on any device
("S-ON" and "S-OFF" doesn't matter)
6. After unlocking you have SIMLOCK removed, Super CID(11111111) and the device is "S-OFF"
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yes！
yeeson said:
yes！
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Where can we buy?
Hunt3r.j2 said:
Where can we buy?
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You can buy it from http://www.alibaba.com/
yeeson said:
You can buy it from http://www.alibaba.com/
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I do not see how XTC clip (White card) works, for this phone there is no sd card?
Hunt3r.j2 said:
I do not see how XTC clip (White card) works, for this phone there is no sd card?
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SIM place in operation！
yeeson said:
SIM place in operation！
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How do you make the SIM fit? All look like they are designed for normal SIM size.
I am looking for the white card, but it seems like I cannot find one that support unlocking One X.
We need the diag files to use one of those though... Is there any way to get them?
Hunt3r.j2 said:
How do you make the SIM fit? All look like they are designed for normal SIM size.
I am looking for the white card, but it seems like I cannot find one that support unlocking One X.
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The small white card has a special line, is inserted into the SIM slot, a few minutes is enough！
yeeson said:
The small white card has a special line, is inserted into the SIM slot, a few minutes is enough！
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http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=xtc+clip&IndexArea=product_en&fsb=y
There are many for sale, which one will work with this phone?
Hunt3r.j2 said:
http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=xtc+clip&IndexArea=product_en&fsb=y
There are many for sale, which one will work with this phone?
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Above a few basic all OK。
Related
So lets just say, hypothetically speaking of course right....., well lets just say someone found one on the street...? should this person turn it in, or should they sell it to someone.....??? i mean, im sure someone would want that phone if this was all true right..? idk IM JUS SAYING THO, what would their best choice be............ *hint hint* *wink wink* haha hmm what do you all think????
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So lets just say, hypothetically speaking of course right....., well lets just say someone found one on the street...? should this person turn it in, or should they sell it to someone.....??? i mean, im sure someone would want that phone if this was all true right..? idk IM JUS SAYING THO, what would their best choice be............ *hint hint* *wink wink* haha hmm what do you all think????
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Stop spamming, either put it on craig s list or post actual photos like how hostage takers do along with today news paper
Either that our go away and just stop wasting our time
Swyped from HTC Desire S using XDA Premium
Well I just don't want it.. or wouldn't.. it has cracked screen and I ain't spamming simply seeing who would want this in their posession cause i don't.. or wouldn't I mean..
contrerasns said:
Well I just don't want it.. or wouldn't.. it has cracked screen and I ain't spamming simply seeing who would want this in their posession cause i don't.. or wouldn't I mean..
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I'll take it off your hands
Dkj7777 said:
I'll take it off your hands
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I already did...
;D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218333
OK, since I am a wet - new noob and can't get back to the pix of the device until I've posted at least 10 times, a question for xredjokerx: Have you gone inside the unit yet and is that 8GB of storage internal or just the SD card? Also, is it loaded Gingerbread?
Dkj7777 said:
I'll take it off your hands
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knighthawk321 said:
OK, since I am a wet - new noob and can't get back to the pix of the device until I've posted at least 10 times, a question for xredjokerx: Have you gone inside the unit yet and is that 8GB of storage internal or just the SD card? Also, is it loaded Gingerbread?
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i believe its 16gb total internal storage, 4gb for system 8+gb for storage
Well it's legit but it is too bad the market place thread was deleted. I like the discussion
pls sell it to me
Just a word of warning...the guy who found the IPHONE 4 prototype in the bar and sold it is now being prosecuted.
xredjokerx said:
i believe its 16gb total internal storage, 4gb for system 8+gb for storage
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I would think they would have to go that way, since the Atrix is running 16 internal, 1GB RAM and capability for 32GB microSD. What I'm hoping for in this device is something of an "Atrix as it should have been" kind of device. The various rumors have it as having Gingerbread 2.3.4 installed. Was that the case on this device? I'm hoping they rework the exterior (including a kickstand) and go with Gorilla glass for the screen in the production versions. Did you look at the battery yet, as to capacity? I guess basically what I'm hoping for is something like a Thunderbolt or Sensation on steroids as far as features and performance go. I eagerly await your further impressions on this device.
She got naked.
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All screws are T5.
wth...are all the components sealed...:/
Someone mentioned a GSM component in another thread, is there any model number visible for that one? (can't see anything like it on the pic but it might be one of those small components that can't be made out)
gTen said:
wth...are all the components sealed...:/
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yeah
typical ****ing moto.....
photon was all soldered on as well...
so anyone else thinking they could swap out sim cards now?
shabbypenguin said:
typical ****ing moto.....
photon was all soldered on as well...
so anyone else thinking they could swap out sim cards now?
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With the help of faeries maybe? Well all hope is not fully lost. If the simcard is like that, that means they have to somehow program them right? That means that it should have away to program the sim card via usb for example.
gTen said:
With the help of faeries maybe? Well all hope is not fully lost. If the simcard is like that, that means they have to somehow program them right? That means that it should have away to program the sim card via usb for example.
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yea i imagine its in teh nv items like the LTE stuff.. lemme hit up an expert i know about it
gTen said:
With the help of faeries maybe? Well all hope is not fully lost. If the simcard is like that, that means they have to somehow program them right? That means that it should have away to program the sim card via usb for example.
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There's a little port next to a silver screw in one of the photos. Nothing connects to it, I assume factory program. Perhaps tomorrow we'll see what the bus pirate has to say.
shabbypenguin said:
yea i imagine its in teh nv items like the LTE stuff.. lemme hit up an expert i know about it
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That would be awesome,hoping for some good news.
KitsunePaws said:
There's a little port next to a silver screw in one of the photos. Nothing connects to it, I assume factory program. Perhaps tomorrow we'll see what the bus pirate has to say.
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You mean a round antenna port? or some other kind?
Oh and out of curiosity, is there any small text or labels there that are not visible in the shot? or that is all there is?
gTen said:
That would be awesome,hoping for some good news.
You mean a round antenna port? or some other kind?
Oh and out of curiosity, is there any small text or labels there that are not visible in the shot? or that is all there is?
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There's writing on a sticker on the side which is either bt or wifi antenna, nothing on or near the sadness board (calling it that from now on)
The chip info will be hiding under the shields, if somebody with enough knowledge can tell me how much of this is actual shielding and how much is crap I have a rework station and can make quick work of that crap. Keep in mind this is my daily driver.
any Idea, where the "embedded" SIM Card should be?
Naked?
I can't fap to this.
Its all sealed because of the nano-polymer coating. Makes it harder for water to get in. Makes it impossibe to tear down, but it also makes it a beast of a phone.
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Bummer...I was hoping this would confirm the CPU, but no love. I know it's rumored to be an s4, but is there any way to confirm it??
djshelto said:
Bummer...I was hoping this would confirm the CPU, but no love. I know it's rumored to be an s4, but is there any way to confirm it??
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adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo
and there is no rumored it has it
How do you remove the back cover???
My apologies. I am attempting to remove the back cover. Are there screws hidden that I need to remove? I tried prying, but it seems like I am making no progress and don't want to break anything. Thanks.
Actually, do you see any label for the MEID in the radio? I have a "test" radio that had the MEID blanked because it was for a test account. I need to have a valid MEID entered in order to activate the phone. Any ideas on how to approach this?
richyoung said:
My apologies. I am attempting to remove the back cover. Are there screws hidden that I need to remove? I tried prying, but it seems like I am making no progress and don't want to break anything. Thanks.
Actually, do you see any label for the MEID in the radio? I have a "test" radio that had the MEID blanked because it was for a test account. I need to have a valid MEID entered in order to activate the phone. Any ideas on how to approach this?
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I don't have the phone so can't say for sure but you don't see it under:
Settings -> About phone -> Status
?
shabbypenguin said:
so anyone else thinking they could swap out sim cards now?
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Yeah, so much for that- but as someone else had posted, perhaps there's a way to get to the NVItems somehow.
Thing is, from my (admittedly-limited) understanding of SIM cards, we'd need a way to read out every part of an existing SIM, then be able to write it back in (EPST?).
gTen said:
I don't have the phone so can't say for sure but you don't see it under:
Settings -> About phone -> Status
?
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Verified location, you can find it by following the steps above.
kcrudup said:
Yeah, so much for that- but as someone else had posted, perhaps there's a way to get to the NVItems somehow.
Thing is, from my (admittedly-limited) understanding of SIM cards, we'd need a way to read out every part of an existing SIM, then be able to write it back in (EPST?).
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correct you would need to somehow read and program each time. and since att uses the same sim for gsm and lte its entirely possible that the lte programming info would be wiped out if you could do anything like you were thinking
shabbypenguin said:
... it's entirely possible that the lte programming info would be wiped out if you could do anything like you were thinking
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Well, we'd obviously have to save off the original NVItems first, for when we get back from wherever GSM country we're visiting
If (big if) we could actually read and write all this stuff successfully, then the next big hurdle would be being able to read all of the SIM we'd buy from wherever (my goal is to be able to use this phone when I travel outside the US; I have GSM Android handsets sitting around at home, but it'd be great to have one device that can do it all). Apparently the GSM "encryption key seed" (there's a real name for that ...) is stored in the SIM and only known to the SIM and the authentication DB at the carrier so we couldn't just plug in the IMEI/IMSI.
Photon Q - SIM CARD MOD
This mod works on all gsm/umts networks - after edit NV on USA networks too.
kabaldan : In cm-11.0 since Apr 30 2015, cm-12.0 since Feb 24 2015 or any cm-12.1/13.0 builds, you can execute 'unlock-us-gsm' command in a root enabled terminal emulator app or adb shell.
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What is needed:
Soldering Station, Hot Air Rework Station with Nozzle Straight approx Ø7mm Dia, Solder Flux (not important), Tweezer, Small wires (you can use bonding wire from old headphones), Screwdriver and Good Nerves
Unsolder Metal Cover ans SIM IC:
First remove keyboard foil to avoid damaging with the hot air!
Set Hotair temperature to 420~430°C and pressure to thirt.
...on IC apply Flux
Check video:
SIM Card Connection:
MY FINAL PRODUCT VIDEO:
if you want do this mod from me...just contact me via PM or my "photon q" email [email protected]
...approx 600+ photons was modded by me
I GIVE FOR ALL XT897 MODDED BY ME WARRANTY FOR SIM MOD
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Special thanks to member ikv for lent his Photon Q for modding
so if you want you can donate me
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.....and many many many more
You are awesome
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Nice Mod. What phone's does it work on?
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Wow, that is impressive...
Would like to see how you did this mod - it seems like you had to break the device open, no?
Very nice work regardless .
firescotti255 said:
Nice Mod. What phone's does it work on?
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Hah, check what section you're in. Photon Q - it has a 'fixed' SIM which evidently isn't that 'fixed' .
...YES...Must be opened.Please. wait util tomorrow for my "manual".
Nice, can I see the pcb work involved?
I am just curious if there will be enough space for a sim card reader.
Maybe you could use a nano-simcard reader or some kind of modification of reader.
I mean it could be possible to use just contacts from reader or something like this.
In any case I suppose this is only phone from spirit with different sim card and in Czech republic.
I am looking forward to have it back in my hands
How have you solved the power source for sim?
ikv said:
......How have you solved the power source for sim?
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It was not needed. Check top for updates.
Now is problem with space for sim card reader - because the place near sd reader is small for classic sim and micro sim...and i have not nano sim reader.
...so wait for more updates
OMG...speechless...:good:
cant wait to have the written manual
Would this be small enough? Or does it have to be nano =[
http://www.gradconn.com/sim-holders/receiver-type-sim-connectors.asp
Look at the CH03-AL one
d0u8l3m said:
Would this be small enough? Or does it have to be nano =[
http://www.gradconn.com/sim-holders/receiver-type-sim-connectors.asp
Look at the CH03-AL one
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Height: 1.8mm....and i have approx 0.8mm
Thank you for sharing this mod!
How do you connect the sim card? With a sim card connector? Or do you solder direct to your sim card?
abbie7 said:
Thank you for sharing this mod!
How do you connect the sim card? With a sim card connector? Or do you solder direct to your sim card?
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now is inside my test sim - so is soldered directly
edit...So only place, where can be added sim slot is here and only micro sim:
Bravo! Awesome work my friend.
How difficult is it to disassemble and reassemble the device after the mod?
abbie7 said:
How difficult is it to disassemble and reassemble the device after the mod?
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it's "simple"
I need to buy this service from you, how much, if i send you a simcard from sweden?
sent from phone
agazza said:
I need to buy this service from you, how much, if i send you a simcard from sweden?
sent from phone
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...but i have not Photon Q for sale ... and these on pictures is testing unit and is not my.
GOOD NEWS.....Vodafone 3G internet now works too
Original Wifi Tether not work, but Wifi Tether for Root Users from market run well
Start a business . Would be really nice if there will be the possibility to install a sim card reader.
CornholioGSM said:
...but i have not Photon Q for sale ... and these on pictures is testing unit and is not my.
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americanpittbull said:
Start a business . Would be really nice if there will be the possibility to install a sim card reader.
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hehehe Thank You ....But this is not simple - postage to me (Czech Republic ) is approx $20, then maybe customs, then shipping back $20 = this is $40 for shipping and without customs
So now that we have S-Off, I decided to do a bit of research on how to get rid of the red HTC disclaimer and the word "Tampered" from the bootloader screen.
Seems that there is only one way to get rid of "Tampered" and that's to re-lock your bootloader and then flash a RUU.
Whether the word stays gone after you re-flash a custom recovery and ROM/kernel I can't say for sure.
As far as the HTC disclaimer you see on boot-up, It can only be removed by flashing a RUU. As soon as you flash a custom recovery, it'll come back.
I found a thread called RegawMOD which allows you to either delete that red text or change it to whatever you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739314
They also have a thread that has instructions on how to make a plugin for your device so that you can also use his tool for your device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776900
And yet another thread with a list of current plugins. Maybe one could be used as a template for us?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786498
I would absolutely love to see this tool become a reality for oneS users and I know I'm not alone in this.
Would probably donate if it worked perfect without issue.
Nvm delete
I tried making a plugin, succeeded, but the tool bricked my phone and put it in QDL mode.
That sucks I made the plug-in too but haven't flashed yet. now you got me worried. More than likely you accidentally messed up a digit of one of your offsets but I don't know that for sure.
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I tried making a plugin, succeeded, but the tool bricked my phone and put it in QDL mode.
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That happen when you flash a wrong HBOOT, i think.
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Behold_this said:
That sucks I made the plug-in too but haven't flashed yet. now you got me worried. More than likely you accidentally messed up a digit of one of your offsets but I don't know that for sure.
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Maybe. However, if I were you I wouldn't even think about trying it, I have learnt my mistake, don't try something that could mess up your phone dearly.
I hope others will learn from my mistake.
blackwing182 said:
That happen when you flash a wrong HBOOT, i think.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, flashed a regawmod hboot that which I made a plugin for and completely screwed up my phone. Not sure if I can even recover it, apart from coughing up the money
usaff22 said:
Maybe. However, if I were you I wouldn't even think about trying it, I have learnt my mistake, don't try something that could mess up your phone dearly.
I hope others will learn from my mistake.
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So...is it not at all possible you messed up your plug in?
Can't Tecardo fix that with the riff box? and if he can he be best to test it.
Do we need a seperate plugin for each h-boot version?
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xxquicksh0txx said:
Do we need a seperate plugin for each h-boot version?
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Yes is needed
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Behold_this said:
So...is it not at all possible you messed up your plug in?
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It's entirely possible. But I had triple checked it. So you might think that everything is correct, and then try it, and you have with you a paperweight.
And when you don't have the money to get it fixed, it's going to prove difficult getting it done freely.
Darknites said:
Can't Tecardo fix that with the riff box? and if he can he be best to test it.
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I don't have the money to ship it to Germany
usaff22 said:
It's entirely possible. But I had triple checked it. So you might think that everything is correct, and then try it, and you have with you a paperweight.
And when you don't have the money to get it fixed, it's going to prove difficult getting it done freely.
I don't have the money to ship it to Germany
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Oh that sucks, hate it when you don't have money.
How much does it cost usaff22?
Tecardo said:
How much does it cost usaff22?
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12 pounds excluding return with royal mail, 50 with ups, also excluding return
would give you back shipping (12 Pounds)
Tecardo said:
would give you back shipping (12 Pounds)
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Now that's a great offer!
Also my plug-in will be going into testing soon as Tec can revive his device should I mess it up, however, i feel cautiously optimistic it will go fine and you will be customizing your bootloaders in no time. Now Tec just needs his test device up (not his s3).
Tecardo said:
would give you back shipping (12 Pounds)
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Thanks! I appreciate for your generous offer
Although my parents say I'm not allowed to send it over, because of issues of sending an expensive item overseas. At this stage I think I will visit my carrier, but thanks anyway for your kindness
edit: I deleted the plugin I had made out of frustration with myself for bricking it, so I can't send it or try it somewhere else
I got my new passport book in the mail today, as I'm going to need it to go on a cruise. Anyways, apparently the back flap of the book contains a NFC Chip. I was holding my book open and i got a text so I put phone on the back flap to reply and the NFC chirp went off. The book it self tells you that it contains electronics. Kind of neat IMO.
Anyway to see what information is being given off by the chip?
After reading your post I grabbed my wife's passport and scanned it with NFC Taginfo. Sorry I can't post link yet, should be an easy search. Make sure to set up the passport key, putting in your passport number, birthdate and expiration date. the result is pretty cool!
mischief61 said:
After reading your post I grabbed my wife's passport and scanned it with NFC Taginfo. Sorry I can't post link yet, should be an easy search. Make sure to set up the passport key, putting in your passport number, birthdate and expiration date. the result is pretty cool!
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Installed it, but doesnt give me anything, just the sounds that it recognizes the NFC tag,
I just tried again and it didn't want to work until I opened the book and set my phone on the back cover from the inside. even from my home screen the app popped open and gave the info.
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What cruise are you going on?
There are apps specifically made to read the NFC chips in the passports
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drdingo21 said:
What cruise are you going on?
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Royal Caribbean Cruise. I hope I don't get stranded.
most airports and transportation authorities never use the nfc data; which IMO is a huge security issue. however, if one applied about 90c of heat and some very strong magnetic fields shortly thereafter, the nfc data on the passport would be rendered unreadable and effectively neutralized.
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Installed it, but doesnt give me anything, just the sounds that it recognizes the NFC tag,
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You have to do as he said; there's a place in the app to put in the secure information that is required to decrypt the information on the tag. It holds biometric data, picture, etc.
The GS4 uses a new NFC chip that can't fully read US passports. The Galaxy Nexus and other did
You'll hear the sound and get some info, but NXP TagInfo wont be able to read information or give you the passport picture (even if you enter the DOB and the other info to decrypt).
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The GS4 uses a new NFC chip that can't fully read US passports. The Galaxy Nexus and other did
You'll hear the sound and get some info, but NXP TagInfo wont be able to read information or give you the passport picture (even if you enter the DOB and the other info to decrypt).
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It shows everything for me if I push the ePassport button. Just wasn't about to put my wife's info on the Internet
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mischief61 said:
It shows everything for me if I push the ePassport button. Just wasn't about to put my wife's info on the Internet
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Really? Even her picture? I'm jealous!
Tried this - worked. Was awesome. Thanks.
Worked for me. Thanks!
How recent did they start this?Our passports are about 4 years old, and I couldn't get my S4 to pick anything up...
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How recent did they start this?Our passports are about 4 years old, and I couldn't get my S4 to pick anything up...
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I think starting 2007ish they offered them as an option for faster customs. I don't know when it became all.
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I also believe you have to have the passport open. As a defense against people trying to grab information maliciously they added a metallic layer in the back and front of the passport that blocks attempts to read the chip. Opening the passport allows you to read it since you no longer have that layer in the way. Essentially the passport has it's own mini Faraday cage if you want to think of it that way.
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I also believe you have to have the passport open. As a defense against people trying to grab information maliciously they added a metallic layer in the back and front of the passport that blocks attempts to read the chip. Opening the passport allows you to read it since you no longer have that layer in the way. Essentially the passport has it's own mini Faraday cage if you want to think of it that way.
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Okay... I'll have to try it from the inside. I was trying from the backside of the passport book.
pejhod said:
The GS4 uses a new NFC chip that can't fully read US passports. The Galaxy Nexus and other did
You'll hear the sound and get some info, but NXP TagInfo wont be able to read information or give you the passport picture (even if you enter the DOB and the other info to decrypt).
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The four passports from friends I was able to test it with a few days ago would suggest otherwise, as would the others who have been successful in this thread. It does seem to be a bit slower than my Galaxy Note was at reading them however.