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Has there been any successful Gingerbread ROM for Captivate. Please help....I am new to Android. I have unlocked my Captivate. Will the unlock code get changed once I upgrade from JH7 to JF6 or Gingerbread. Please tell me a very simple procedure for the same.

venky.balaji said:
Has there been any successful Gingerbread ROM for Captivate. Please help....I am new to Android. I have unlocked my Captivate. Will the unlock code get changed once I upgrade from JH7 to JF6 or Gingerbread. Please tell me a very simple procedure for the same.
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Gingerbread keyboard apps link:
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891288
About android id:
1. Install stock ROM
2. Install Android ID changer app from market
3. Backup/Note ur android id
4. Install ROM of ur choice
5. Install Android ID changer app from market
6. Load ur backed up android id into it and save.

No gingerbread yet.
I have no personal experience, but I read that once you unlock you are unlocked permanently. However, you can't unlock in every custom ROM (I think) so unlock first
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fatttire said:
No gingerbread yet.
I have no personal experience, but I read that once you unlock you are unlocked permanently. However, you can't unlock in every custom ROM (I think) so unlock first
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Backup your /EFS folder and all its files, it is possible to lose the unlock and have the unlock code changed.. I had to rebuild my nv_data.bin file a couple times.
Flashing other ROMs will make changes to to product code and possibly the unlock code area of the nv_data.bin file - so back it up.

[Q] D2G not asking for unlock code

Hi
I bought D2G from ebay it was listed with bad esn.It's not asking unlock code or anything, reads the sim card, changes to global mode, connects to a network(jumps from one to another all the time) but no service when I try to dial a number says network not available. So what is wrong with my phone? is it unlock?something is wrong wit the radio? or what?

If it is not asking for network subsidy code, then it must be unlocked if it works with your sim. Make sure it is set to GSM/UMTS mode, not Global - if your sim is active you should get reception. At least on 2G (GSM). If you are not getting reception, something might be wrong with the phone.

It might also be running a custom ROM (unlock requests only work on Blurry ROMs afaik); another possibility is former owner going to the “hidden” menu and choosing “USA Band”.
In the latter case, you need to SBF.

thanks Gasai Yuno custom rom was the problem now it's on stock rom and is asking for unlock code. I'll try to unlock it thanks again

Gasai Yuno said:
It might also be running a custom ROM (unlock requests only work on Blurry ROMs afaik); another possibility is former owner going to the “hidden” menu and choosing “USA Band”.
In the latter case, you need to SBF.
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Good catch! I wouldn't thought somebody would sell their phone without bringing it factory default first..
Good luck to OP with the unlock codes - hopefully your phone won't turn out to be from those Verizon played with..

leobg said:
Good catch! I wouldn't thought somebody would sell their phone without bringing it factory default first..
Good luck to OP with the unlock codes - hopefully your phone won't turn out to be from those Verizon played with..
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I bought unlock code from ebay and it worked and it's working fine. Thanks again

Gasai Yuno said:
It might also be running a custom ROM (unlock requests only work on Blurry ROMs afaik); another possibility is former owner going to the “hidden” menu and choosing “USA Band”.
In the latter case, you need to SBF.
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Ask much as I understand. it stop asking for unlock code because of Custom Rom. I have the same problem. What should I do to be able to enter unlock code with Custom Rom?

Rexkh said:
Ask much as I understand. it stop asking for unlock code because of Custom Rom. I have the same problem. What should I do to be able to enter unlock code with Custom Rom?
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Flash the stock ROM.

I try to flash stock rom (kdz extension) but it doesn't work because my boot recovery is not stock recovery. What should I do to remove CWM recovery for my phone model LG Optimus G E973?

Rexkh said:
I try to flash stock rom (kdz extension) but it doesn't work because my boot recovery is not stock recovery. What should I do to remove CWM recovery for my phone model LG Optimus G E973?
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Ask in correct forum, this for Motorola's droid 2 global phone, instructions will be different.
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Just got a Droid 2 Global, unlocked, can't update, custom ROM help would be aprciatd.

Hello all
I purchased a Droid 2 Gloabal unlocked on eBay, got it today, thankfully everything works (well atleast for now).
Currently it's running 2.2 Froyo.
I was prompted to download the OTA software (GB), and I did. The phone then asked me to reboot, and install it, I hit okay.
The next thing is the update progress bar, all goes well, and then all of the sudden, I get a little exclamation mark on the screen, and it reboots.
Now, for some reason I have CW Recovery Mod alway running at startup, never encountered this before om another phone (non Droid, this is my first 'verizon' droid).
Oh, I live in Canada and use Virgin mobile.
Anyway, I select "reboot phone", and then it goes back into 2.2 Froyo, tells me that "Update failed".
I was looking at different roms, just can't figure out which one is the best for my setup - Canada.
The phone looks like it's rooted, I also have the Droid 2 Bootstrapper on it, however the tool gives me an error no matter what button I press in it.
Can someone point me in the right direction please
I am somewhat of a noob.
Also, does nandroid backup the whole system, kernel and all, if things go belly up, will it always fix my issue?
Thanks!
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So, I found out that the phone is actually not rooted, so I rooted it, using Z4root.
Now, I am at a loss. The phone that I flashed before was quite straightforward to do, this one is stragne.
As mentioned above, I can't upgrade to 2.3 since the phone is rooted (also, I renamed blurupdater.apk so now I don't get the pesky warning message to update).
What do I do to go to 2.3.x?
Since, from what I read on the forums, you can't go 2.2 -> custom rom 2.3, you have to go 2.2 -> 2.3 official rom -> 2.3 custom rom?
Any ideas?

Gingerbread Full SBF 4.5.608
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1437177

Thanks for that link.
So, I can flash that over my current install of Foryo + root + Clockwork?
Also, what about the unlocked status of the phone?
I have no idea how it is unlocked (perhapps a rom that does not honor provider locks?), is there any way I can tell if the phone has been truly unlocked?
If I go to the menu to enter the unlock code (I forget what menu it is, but you get to it by dialing some number), the "Enter unlock code" still pops up?
What could this mean?
I don't want to brick my phone xD
Thanks again!

vlambrecht said:
Thanks for that link.
So, I can flash that over my current install of Foryo + root + Clockwork?
Also, what about the unlocked status of the phone?
I have no idea how it is unlocked (perhapps a rom that does not honor provider locks?), is there any way I can tell if the phone has been truly unlocked?
If I go to the menu to enter the unlock code (I forget what menu it is, but you get to it by dialing some number), the "Enter unlock code" still pops up?
What could this mean?
I don't want to brick my phone xD
Thanks again!
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Yes you can flash it with what ever you have or don't have
You will have to reroot after with petes root tools
Once unlocked the phone is always unlocked can't be locked again
Sbfs and roms don't touch that part of phone
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Thanks, and lastly, about Clockwork Recovery, will it need to be reinstalled as well?

Consider reading this: http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/SBF
The intro part should probably provide the answer to your question.

vlambrecht said:
Thanks, and lastly, about Clockwork Recovery, will it need to be reinstalled as well?
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As I'm sure it was covered in the link from the post above mine, I'll just say this to make sure.
Yes, you will need to reroot and then flash CWM.

Hello again all!
Finally got the time to try to SBF the D2G to Gingerbread.
One question still lingers in my mind.
The phone was sold to me as unlocked, and for all intents and purposes, it is. I use my Virgin mobile SIM, and it works.
However, here is my concern. Is there only 1 way to unlock the phone? A code unlock?
Why I am wondering, it's because if you enter "#073887*" the code entry dialog still appears. Is that supposed to happen?
My fear is, that once I SBF from Froyo to GB, my phone will be locked (unless it was really code unlocked).
So, my question is twofold:
a) would entering "#073887*" ALWAYS show the code entry dialog, even if the phone has been unlocked?
b) Is there a way to determine if the phone has been code-unlocked, v.s. some sort of custom/moded rom that does not honour the provider lock?
Thanks!

Yes, the code input dialogue is displayed no matter what state the phone is in in terms of SIM lock.
There is no ROM or software tool that can avoid the SIM lock on a DROID2 GLOBAL device.
If the phone is unlocked, it stays that way. With a locked phone, all you can do to use it on GSM (besides unlocking normally) is use a TurboSIM. If you can use non-VZW/VodafoneNL SIM cards, your phone is unlocked.
You cannot enter unlock codes while on custom firmware; only stock ROM supports unlocking.
Flashing does not reset the SIM lock status. An unlocked phone stays unlocked even after flashing an SBF image.

you should add that to your wiki, good info

Thanks, that's great info!
I will SBF the phone later and let you guys know

how to get to unlock menu on lg nitro ?

I have LG nitro HD locked to AT&T, I have cyanogenmod ROM. I do have unlock code.
I'm trying to carrier unlock, but when I insert "not accepted" SIM card it doesn't ask for unlock code.
So I try the other method - dial 2945#*930# and nothing happens.
What can I do?

kutubmiahuk said:
better contact with lg they can give you right suggestion
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it's the cyanogen rom for sure, I don't think lg would know..

from what I have seen on my phone and other phones if you are using CM7/CM9 or possibly other custom roms that are not based on the stock rom you will not be able to use some of the dialer codes. that could be the reason you are not able to unlock the phone. you will need to flash a stock rom and unlock the phone. then you can go back to your rom and have the phone unlocked

omniterm said:
from what I have seen on my phone and other phones if you are using CM7/CM9 or possibly other custom roms that are not based on the stock rom you will not be able to use some of the dialer codes. that could be the reason you are not able to unlock the phone. you will need to flash a stock rom and unlock the phone. then you can go back to your rom and have the phone unlocked
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yea thats what i did, thanks
i wish those codes would work on custom roms, like CM

Hi smashcz, did you flash a stock ROM, then you are able to unlock the phone? i have exactly some problem, without unlock, i did my flash.
so first question, there is no other way can unlock after flash a new ROM? second, where did you get "Sotck ROM"? from LG website or from backup? i did backup before flash, could i restore it?

[Q] Problems unlocking a loked sim with Cyanogenmod 7.2

Hi I have a samsung t959v and I flash Team Acid Cyanogenmod 7.2 but when I put my simcard and put my simcard password it never get unlocked. There is a solution for that?

you cant do that anymore unlocking a phone has became illegal
http://gizmodo.com/5978982/unlocking-your-phone-is-illegal-starting-tomorrow
but there was a petition hope we win :fingers-crossed:

He doesn't want to unlock the phone, he's got a lock code on his sim card. I believe that none of the MTD roms we have (cm7, ics, jb) had the ability to unlock your sim, so you should flash back to stock, remove the sim passcode and then flash the MTD rom again.

chacua358 said:
you cant do that anymore unlocking a phone has became illegal
http://gizmodo.com/5978982/unlocking-your-phone-is-illegal-starting-tomorrow
but there was a petition hope we win :fingers-crossed:
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Read that article that you linked. It's only illegal if the phone was purchased on or after Jan. 26th. Even then if you unlock it do you really think your carrier will begin legal actions against you?
OP
Where did you get the lock code? Unlocking these phones generally requires you to be on a stock based ROM. I believe some have had success unlocking from other ROMs but I'd flash back to stock then enter the code then reflash CM7.

Laggy network... Made me double post...

hechoen said:
Read that article that you linked. It's only illegal if the phone was purchased on or after Jan. 26th. Even then if you unlock it do you really think your carrier will begin legal actions against you?
OP
Where did you get the lock code? Unlocking these phones generally requires you to be on a stock based ROM. I believe some have had success unlocking from other ROMs but I'd flash back to stock then enter the code then reflash CM7.
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ok thanks i ge tit now hechoen but yhea as you said i tried to unlock m phone but it never worked only worked for me on audiphile froyo rom it didint work for me on gb

I can with Cyanogenmod 9 and others
I can unlock the sim card with ICS mtd roms but I prefere Cyanogenmod 7.2 because it is more stable. There is any bug fix?

domdroid6 said:
I can unlock the sim card with ICS mtd roms but I prefere Cyanogenmod 7.2 because it is more stable. There is any bug fix?
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Like they said above, Do a full Nandroid backup, flash to stock, unlock, flash to
CM7, then restore your nandroid backup.
Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. I hope this will help

chacua358 said:
you cant do that anymore unlocking a phone has became illegal
http://gizmodo.com/5978982/unlocking-your-phone-is-illegal-starting-tomorrow
but there was a petition hope we win :fingers-crossed:
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I wonder who is going to enforce this law? It would be funny if a cop came to your house and arrested you for breaking this stupid law, on a phone that you bought and paid for in full.
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