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[Q] Band Unlock for D2G

Hello.I'm sure this has been posted a 1000 times because I've seen tons of threads on it in my searches...
I've got a Droid 2 A956 that I need to use with At&t.I've already got the SIM unlock code,just need some guidance
unlocking the radio for use with GSM carriers in America.
The phone is running Android version 2.3.4.
I'm confused because the tutorial on Rootwiki talks about bricking the phone but does not explain how.
If someone could please post the most up to date and full tutorial,I would greatly appreciate that.Thanks.

Quoting http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25828-in...-and-band-unlock-droid-2-global-with-629-rom/
1. Flash 608 SBF using RSDLite (VRZ_A956_4.5.608_1FF_01.sbf) (press up arrow on keyboard while power up to enter flash mode)
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This bricks the phone.
Some other steps also brick it.

PassingThruLife said:
I'm confused because the tutorial on Rootwiki talks about bricking the phone but does not explain how.
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It just means that some of the steps in the band-unlocking procedure will temporarily brick the phone. If you follow all the steps, in the order listed, you should end up with a rooted, band-unlocked, fully functional phone.
Note: If I were you, I'd apply the SIM unlock code first and make sure it works (can read your AT&T SIM, even though it won't connect to the network) before I put in the time and effort to modify the radio baseband.

jabberwockish said:
It just means that some of the steps in the band-unlocking procedure will temporarily brick the phone. If you follow all the steps, in the order listed, you should end up with a rooted, band-unlocked, fully functional phone.
Note: If I were you, I'd apply the SIM unlock code first and make sure it works (can read your AT&T SIM, even though it won't connect to the network) before I put in the time and effort to modify the radio baseband.
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how do i do this exactly,no screen pops up when i stick my att sim card in?
I tried the" Enter 74663# [Menu] [Menu] " , nothing happens.
Thanks for the help,much appreciated,.

Try switching the device to GSM mode.
If the Network Unlock PIN dialog doesn't show up, your device might be already unlocked.

[Q] Cant unlock new Photon q 4g lte

I have a newer Photon q 4g lte build number 7.7.1q-6_spr-125_asa14 the bootloader cant be unlock so is there a way to rooting.......thanks

The bootloader surely can be unlocked. Didn't you make a typo?

got it
Skrilax_CZ said:
The bootloader surely can be unlocked. Didn't you make a typo?
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Yes after the 6 entry need to make sure copy per letter caps and number thanks

I bought a new Photon Q two weeks ago and it came with software version 14. It let me unlock the bootloader through Motorola's page but it did take a couple of tries to make sure I entered the key correctly because there were long chains of 0's for some god awful reason. Once I did, everything went smoothly. Here's the guide I used:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/20/how-to-unlock-the-motorola-photon-q-bootloader/
Might just have to keep trying. I haven't read anything online about them no longer providing unlocking.

Make sure that it is spelled correctly because that's what happened to me. Like I missed a zero if I tried typing the whole thing manually. Then I discovered I can copy from CMD (didn't know that before). Even then I had to get rid of the spaces it left.
So yeah, just make sure and proofread.

Not all bootloaders can be unlocked
Hey, I wanted to point out that not all bootloaders can be unlocked. The Photon Q on C Spire cannot be. Only the Sprint ones. I know this from trying the step by step directions that brandontowey provided a link to as well as contacting Motorola support. They confirmed that only Sprint Photon Q's are eligible for the bootloader unlock. So, my question is, does anyone know of another way to root the Photon Q? Thanks in advance.

robcross72 said:
Hey, I wanted to point out that not all bootloaders can be unlocked. The Photon Q on C Spire cannot be. Only the Sprint ones. I know this from trying the step by step directions that brandontowey provided a link to as well as contacting Motorola support. They confirmed that only Sprint Photon Q's are eligible for the bootloader unlock. So, my question is, does anyone know of another way to root the Photon Q? Thanks in advance.
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people who rooted without unlocking were using Motofail2go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1940594.
but Motorola patched this in the last update to ASA 14(Sprint verion anyway), so depending on what software verssion you're on, i don't know if you can root or not!

robcross72 said:
Hey, I wanted to point out that not all bootloaders can be unlocked. The Photon Q on C Spire cannot be. Only the Sprint ones. I know this from trying the step by step directions that brandontowey provided a link to as well as contacting Motorola support. They confirmed that only Sprint Photon Q's are eligible for the bootloader unlock. So, my question is, does anyone know of another way to root the Photon Q? Thanks in advance.
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Hmm, I thought I saw someone posting unlocking CSpire Photon Q.

Thanks Skrilax_CZ and yogi2010 for your replies. I will keep searching the forums. I am sure there is a solution buried somewhere here in the forums. Having a phone with a small regional carrier makes it a tad bit more difficult to find what you're looking for. But I have never been let down when I search here on xda. Thanks again guys. If I happen to find the answer I will come back here and let everyone know.

Skrilax_CZ said:
Hmm, I thought I saw someone posting unlocking CSpire Photon Q.
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I thought that lmartin92 guy was on CSpire, and I'm pretty sure his bootloader has been officially unlocked....

i have now one not-unlockable photon by me
So is not possible flash recovery for install cm

CornholioGSM said:
i have now one not-unlockable photon by me
So is not possible flash recovery for install cm
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Though it's very strange that official unlock would fail for any Photon Q on the market, the following should work for any Q:
1. saferoot to gain root access (needed for motopocalypse in the next step) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
2. motopocalypse to unlock the bootloader - http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2013/04/08/motorola-bootloader-unlocking/

kabaldan said:
Though it's very strange that official unlock would fail for any Photon Q on the market, the following should work for any Q:
1. saferoot to gain root access (needed for motopocalypse in the next step) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
2. motopocalypse to unlock the bootloader - http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2013/04/08/motorola-bootloader-unlocking/
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thx....i will test it tomorrow.
this photon has another problems like imei: 0 and meid:000000 ....but it can connect to gsm network without problem
......WAU IT WORKSSSSS

[Q] xt910 downgrade

Hi xdadevelpers team unfortunately i have installed an unoficial rom for my device from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069935 it works very good and no thing wrong with it but i have to send my phone to the Authorized agent here in egypt because of a problem at the sim card place in the phone so i need to get back to the official kernal which is ics is there any way to do this please help me

have you noticed, that this is the Razr HD section ?
And yes. MOAR fonts

Though you are indeed in the wrong forum, i'll help you out
There are 2 possibilities:
1. Your bootloader is unlocked:
Grab the appropriate Stock FW here: XT910 Stock Firmwares
And flash your phone according to this guide: http://www.andromods.com/tips-trick/how-to-restore-unroot-droid-razr-m-xt907-stock-original-firmware.html
Though the guide is for the xt907, it'll also work for xt910. As long as your BL is unlocked...
2. Your bootloader is locked and you're on safestrap:
Watch this
And above all: Next time post your question here: Droid RAZR Q&A

Xadro said:
Though you are indeed in the wrong forum, i'll help you out
There are 2 possibilities:
1. Your bootloader is unlocked:
Grab the appropriate Stock FW here: XT910 Stock Firmwares
And flash your phone according to this guide: http://www.andromods.com/tips-trick/how-to-restore-unroot-droid-razr-m-xt907-stock-original-firmware.html
Though the guide is for the xt907, it'll also work for xt910. As long as your BL is unlocked...
2. Your bootloader is locked and you're on safestrap:
Watch this
And above all: Next time post your question here: Droid RAZR Q&A
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I'm so sorry that i did that mistake and i'm on my way to try your way thanks but also i have saved cid is it works and how to use it ?

mostafas60 said:
I'm so sorry that i did that mistake and i'm on my way to try your way thanks but also i have saved cid is it works and how to use it ?
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What do you mean by saved cid? Is your phone carrier locked? Or what are you trying to say? You should pick a stock fw, which is at least your country/region better also from your carrier. It may also not be available at the site i mentioned.
If it is not available you could try and make a request. See the op of this thread

There is no such thing as an "unlocked bootloader" XT910 nor any other OMAP chipset Motorola device unless it is an engineering model with an NS bootloader.
There is no OEM unlock available for those devices and there never will be as the bootloader was never designed to be unlocked.
Motorola themselves have stated as much publicly.
This person has wiped their CID. partition in order to successfully flash a firmware from a different region onto his device.
He should seek advice in the proper forum fro those who have experience with this type of cross flashing issue.
It is precisely as a result of the locked bootloader status of these devices that these kinds of issues arise when users attempt to update their device with firmware not intended for their specific hardware or regional configuration.

Uh thanks for the heads up, wasn't aware of that. I assumed that motorola devices would be all similiar with this.

cellzealot said:
There is no such thing as an "unlocked bootloader" XT910 nor any other OMAP chipset Motorola device unless it is an engineering model with an NS bootloader.
There is no OEM unlock available for those devices and there never will be as the bootloader was never designed to be unlocked.
Motorola themselves have stated as much publicly.
This person has wiped their CID. partition in order to successfully flash a firmware from a different region onto his device.
He should seek advice in the proper forum fro those who have experience with this type of cross flashing issue.
It is precisely as a result of the locked bootloader status of these devices that these kinds of issues arise when users attempt to update their device with firmware not intended for their specific hardware or regional configuration.
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Thanks a lot for your supply actually you did understood what happened with me
But now i faces problem i tried to get back to 2.3.6 and the phone stopped working totally and after two days of searching i found some way to get back to ics but it is opening only from Bp tools from the boot menu can you help me in that ?

mostafas60 said:
Thanks a lot for your supply actually you did understood what happened with me
But now i faces problem i tried to get back to 2.3.6 and the phone stopped working totally and after two days of searching i found some way to get back to ics but it is opening only from Bp tools from the boot menu can you help me in that ?
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guys is there any one can answer me and how to solve this issue

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1622

mostafas60 said:
guys is there any one can answer me and how to solve this issue
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Probably if you go to the right forum man.
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How unlock the IMEI number for my S 4G?

Hey folks,
I just lost a phone (again) and that was my back up, so I have the Galaxy S 4G I bought used a long time ago and apparently the IMEI is blocked and has the small "x" where the signal bars used to be.
I already tried unlocking it doing both method of the "AROMA Edition" from the S 4G section, and still the same. The unlock code doesn't seem to work. Are there any other methods of unlocking the IMEI?
I'm running team acid's ICS 4.0.4
Thanks!!

supercho said:
Hey folks,
I just lost a phone (again) and that was my back up, so I have the Galaxy S 4G I bought used a long time ago and apparently the IMEI is blocked and has the small "x" where the signal bars used to be.
I already tried unlocking it doing both method of the "AROMA Edition" from the S 4G section, and still the same. The unlock code doesn't seem to work. Are there any other methods of unlocking the IMEI?
I'm running team acid's ICS 4.0.4
Thanks!!
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1st: This is a developer forums. Next time use the Q&A forums.
2nd: What you are asking is illegal in most countries, and against XDA rules.
3rd: To answer your question, if the thread didn't get deleted before you can
see the answer, you have two options (Both are illegal, since it involves tampering with IMEI number).
Option 1: Use NS Pro, Z3X tool box..etc! to change your IMEI number. Expensive
and it is over $100 to buy the box and cables.
Option 2: Erase your IMEI number and make it all Zero's 0, your phone will work,
and you will have signal, but most likely you will have 3g or weak data or no 4g at all. To do this, first backup your NV just in case you want to return to original. Read what is in the spoiler button below..
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I didn't try this, but other users tried this on other galaxy phones and worked.
Make sure you are using stock rom (heimdall or odin). Using the dialer:
input: *#197328640# then go to COMMON, NV REBUILD (you can do backup here)
Choose Erase three partitions (Not a typo) then reboot.
if the above didn't work, just erase the NV_Data.bin manually using root explorer
and reboot.
Another option would be using QPST/QXDM (qualcomm tools). Search...
BACKUP FIRST..

Rebel_X said:
1st: This is a developer forums. Next time use the Q&A forums.
2nd: What you are asking is illegal in most countries, and against XDA rules.
3rd: To answer your question, if the thread didn't get deleted before you can
see the answer, you have two options (Both are illegal, since it involves tampering with IMEI number).
Option 1: Use NS Pro, Z3X tool box..etc! to change your IMEI number. Expensive
and it is over $100 to buy the box and cables.
Option 2: Erase your IMEI number and make it all Zero's 0, your phone will work,
and you will have signal, but most likely you will have 3g or weak data or no 4g at all. To do this, first backup your NV just in case you want to return to original. Read what is in the spoiler button below..
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Thanks for your inputs and secrets!! I didn't want to be in this situation, I just bought the wrong phone.
I am aware this was illegal (after I bought the used phone) but not against the XDA rules, since I thought it was the same as carrier unlocking.
I will try.....thanks!
BTW: What is NV?
Can I do option 2 with any version installed or does it have to be the factory reset version?

supercho said:
BTW: What is NV?
Can I do option 2 with any version installed or does it have to be the factory reset version?
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NV: I believe it is a nonvolatile memory (similar to the bios memory for PC)
The files are stored in a special partition, usually not touched by flashing custom
roms.
Since the process of dealing with this have high risk (bricking your phone, hence I don't want to be responsible for anything) I suggest you to search the forums or use google.
For option 2: you have to be on stock based firmware (gingerbread, rooted is ok) as long as you have the original Touchwiz dialer. AOSP roms can't handle MMI codes except maybe the famous *#06# to show the imei number.
At this point, you are on your own. Good luck. :good:

Thanks!!

Rebel_X said:
1st: This is a developer forums. Next time use the Q&A forums.
2nd: What you are asking is illegal in most countries, and against XDA rules.
3rd: To answer your question, if the thread didn't get deleted before you can
see the answer, you have two options (Both are illegal, since it involves tampering with IMEI number).
Option 1: Use NS Pro, Z3X tool box..etc! to change your IMEI number. Expensive
and it is over $100 to buy the box and cables.
Option 2: Erase your IMEI number and make it all Zero's 0, your phone will work,
and you will have signal, but most likely you will have 3g or weak data or no 4g at all. To do this, first backup your NV just in case you want to return to original. Read what is in the spoiler button below..
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One last thing, while doing option 2, should my activated T-Mo sim card be inserted in the phone the whole time?

supercho said:
One last thing, while doing option 2, should my activated T-Mo sim card be inserted in the phone the whole time?
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The process wouldn't hurt the SIM card. Whether it is there or not same thing.

Just want to clear this up for future readers, carrier unlocking is not the same as getting the IMEI number. The carrier unlock code can be gotten from T-Mobile directly and you can unlock the phone that way.
Changing your IMEI is not condoned or endorsed by any carrier. It's possible on the Galaxy S line of phones (we had someone who claimed to be able to on this forum before).

Cannot seem to root/unlock my SGH-T769

I'm a little lost here.
Phone specs
Android 2.3.6
SGH-T769
I want to root/unlock the phone.
I followed this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919228
Then I pop out the T-Mobile SIM card and insert the StraightTalk SIM card -
However, when I follow this procedure, I still get the 'Enter Network Unlock Code' :cyclops:
What am I doing wrong? The reason I ask - I have another phone of the same spec, but I updated the Android OS to v 4.0.4 and it worked like a charm.
Silly question - but is the above procedure ONLY for Android v4.0.4? Can anyone shed some light for me? I'm clueless. I don't wanna screw up my wife's phone. :crying:
Thanks - G

bartock said:
I'm a little lost here.
Phone specs
Android 2.3.6
SGH-T769
I want to root/unlock the phone.
I followed this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919228
Then I pop out the T-Mobile SIM card and insert the StraightTalk SIM card -
However, when I follow this procedure, I still get the 'Enter Network Unlock Code' :cyclops:
What am I doing wrong? The reason I ask - I have another phone of the same spec, but I updated the Android OS to v 4.0.4 and it worked like a charm.
Silly question - but is the above procedure ONLY for Android v4.0.4? Can anyone shed some light for me? I'm clueless. I don't wanna screw up my wife's phone. :crying:
Thanks - G
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You need to contact T-Mobile for the unlock code and you posted in the wrong place. It should be in Q&A.

taodan said:
You need to contact T-Mobile for the unlock code and you posted in the wrong place. It should be in Q&A.
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Don't want to burst your bubble or anything, but he did post in the right section. The Blaze doesn't have a Q&A

Still Unlocking Woes!
taodan said:
You need to contact T-Mobile for the unlock code and you posted in the wrong place. It should be in Q&A.
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Hey - so, here is what I've done. I've brought this thing back to the T-Mobile stock image.
I'll admit - I'm a little lost.
Questions:
1. Do I need to upgrade the firmware to root/unlock this device?
2. if no, can someone perhaps point me to a thread as the only one I can seem to locate is the unlock for v4.0.4
3. if yes, I seem to have changed something and Kies will not let me update it.
4. also, if yes, I am wondering if I can update it using Odin.
Thanks for your help!
G

bartock said:
Hey - so, here is what I've done. I've brought this thing back to the T-Mobile stock image.
I'll admit - I'm a little lost.
Questions:
1. Do I need to upgrade the firmware to root/unlock this device?
2. if no, can someone perhaps point me to a thread as the only one I can seem to locate is the unlock for v4.0.4
3. if yes, I seem to have changed something and Kies will not let me update it.
4. also, if yes, I am wondering if I can update it using Odin.
Thanks for your help!
G
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Rooting and unlocking are two different things. Rooting is more like freedom to what you do on your phone, like mod and tweak it. Unlocking on the other hand is to use on any carrier you wish to use it on. To unlock there is a guide somewhere in this forum (which you should be able to find).

Unlocking guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2400915

Unlocking and rooting - two different things!
tommyboy8125 said:
Unlocking guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2400915
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Hey! Thanks much for all of your suggestions. However, I need to tell you that I was the one that phoqued it up!
It was my wife's phone - SGH-T769.
Like I had said in a previous post, I was getting a 'network unlock code' - sigh.
I followed the exact procedure - to the letter - double, and triple checked my work . Still getting a 'enter network unlock code'
She came home Sunday afternoon, I was still fiddling around with it. She looked at me and said ".....do you think maybe it's a bad SIM card..? I'm not technical, but you've tried it on two phones of the same make/model..."
I looked at her like "...holy ****e..." - I looked closely at what I was doing. Guess what?
When you purchase the Straight Talk kit, there are 4 SIM cards in there - two micro/nano SIMs and two standard sized ones. The one that worked for my SGH-T769 was the orange SIM card - I was trying to use the gray one with hers.
This, my fellow Nerds, is what is known as an Epic Failure on my part - one for the Wall Of Shame for me. My wife has a degree in Criminal Justice and I have a degree in Comp Sci and Mech Eng. I guess skoolin' can mean absolutely nothing sometimes!:cyclops:
Problem solved - thanks to my wife - I think I'm gonna keep her around. Girls don't have the killer instinct and perverted mind that us guys do, so their brains can function a little more clear than ours can. :angel:
The frustrating thing - she is right 9.5 times out of 10. I just have to accept in lots of aspects that she is smarter than I am.
Thanks Bugs - Love ya!:highfive: