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[Q] unlock HTC IS

Hi, I can not unlock my IS. I have followed different procedures for release including those posted in this thread. Nothing to do. I state that I did the latest update on fota HTC, the one that updates the radio. I report the data on my phone:
Base band 20.2808.30.085.AU_3805.06.03.03_M
Software number: 2.30.405.1 CL88716

[Q] updated to Gingerbread (via Kies)

I've been doing a search to see if its worth updating my stock Galaxy S 4G to Gingerbread via the official update with Samsung Kies.
Does anyone know of a specific list of all the pros and cons to do so?
I've been pretty happy with my phone these last few months, but if the update can truly improve the performance, I'd probably give it ago.
I'm hoping to develop a little game plan for doing so, perhaps updating to Gingerbread, and then rooting the phone to erase a few programs like TelNav.
Any know the best way to root the phone once its been updated?
I'm also curious if anyone knows if the Gingerbread update will allow me to install Skype, because as of now my phone can't even install it (it just reboots with a failed install every time).
Thanks in advance for any advice!
- J

jamienyc said:
I've been doing a search to see if its worth updating my stock Galaxy S 4G to Gingerbread via the official update with Samsung Kies.
Does anyone know of a specific list of all the pros and cons to do so?
I've been pretty happy with my phone these last few months, but if the update can truly improve the performance, I'd probably give it ago.
I'm hoping to develop a little game plan for doing so, perhaps updating to Gingerbread, and then rooting the phone to erase a few programs like TelNav.
Any know the best way to root the phone once its been updated?
I'm also curious if anyone knows if the Gingerbread update will allow me to install Skype, because as of now my phone can't even install it (it just reboots with a failed install every time).
Thanks in advance for any advice!
- J
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Yes. Worth it. Do it.
Here is a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21954884

what about Skype?
Thanks for the links. I will tread carefully.
Do you happen to know if Skype with video will work once the Gingerbread update is installed?
- J

my phone is using a chip from another company (movistar-peru). would there be a problem if i update to gingerbread trough kies? i guess they might have changed the configuration of the phone. any advice?

A chip? Do you mean a SIM card? If so, and you have a Galaxy S 4G - SGH-T959V you can update.

Wont his phone be relocked once he upgrades?

I'm not sure if it will re-lock. If so, he can use FB's unlocker script to re-unlock it.

@migueltr14 as lumin stated if you have that model of phone then yes you can update. Be aware tho it is possible to have to unlock the phone. If you dont have the unlock code I suggest getting it first.
Or you can root the device after and use the method in the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419468

Yeap i have a SIM card from another carrier (Movistar - Peru) i forgot we call it "chip" instead of sim card (smy bad ). The phone has as model number SGH-T959V. Additional info abour my phone:
Firmware version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: T959VUVKD1
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: FROYO.VUVKD1
Am i ready for the update?

migueltr14 said:
Yeap i have a SIM card from another carrier (Movistar - Peru) i forgot we call it "chip" instead of sim card (smy bad ). The phone has as model number SGH-T959V. Additional info abour my phone:
Firmware version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: T959VUVKD1
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: FROYO.VUVKD1
Am i ready for the update?
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You can update u just may need to unlock the phone(not root) since its a tmobile phone on a different network
Sent From My Rockin' Galaxy S 4G

Oh thanks for the infor!, but when you say that i might have to unlock the phone, you're talking about paying for a web site to give the code or there's another way of getting it?

You can go that route. Or if you root the phone the link in my previous post will tell you how to get the code yourself.

Thanks a lot!, i updated my phone, SIM card works fine (didn't need the unlock code)

[Q][Help] I just bought Nexus S, help needed to Identify model and root

Hi Friends,
I just bought my new Nexus S and started reading the root procedure in Nexus forums, it seems to be simple (i have experience with fastboot and adb commands) but I am really amazed that what model exactly I have.
I dont want to brick due to incompatible root procedure or CWM or ROMs, so I need your expert advices about the correct procedure.
Below is my phone details :
Sticker on Back of phone says :
GT-I9020T
In Fastboot Mode:
Product Name : Herring
HW Version : Rev 11
BootLoader Version : I9020XXKL1
Baseband Version : M200KRKC1
Carrier Info : KIT
Serial No : ......
Lock State - Locked
In Settings->About :
Model Number : Nexus S
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband Version : M200KRKC1
Kernel Version : 3.0.8-g6656123 [email protected] #1 Thu Feb 2 16:56:02
Build Number : IMM76D
Here are my confusions point wise :
1) What model exactly I have ? if its Korean Ver then Is it 100% compatible with all the NS Roms in development forums ?
2) Is it a Super Amoled version ? Is there any way to find out screen type by any application?
3) What is the correct Rooting method for this model ? I will appreciate if anyone can give a link to thread.
4) Will it utilize the same CWM recovery as Crespo/NS ?
5) Where can I find the Stock Rom for this model ?
Help from experts will be appreciated.
Thank You All
AliDSD

1) You have the i9020T. Codename is Crespo. It is the Soju variant supporting the 2100MHz 3G band rather than the 850MHz.
2) Super AMOLED, 800x480px pentile.
3) Correct rooting method is unlocking the bootloader via fastboot, flashing a custom recovery and flashing the latest superuser.zip file.
4) Yes.
5) See below.
Just about all the information you need can be found in this sticky roundup. All of the ROMs you find in the development section (not the 4G section) will work fine on your phone unless specifically stated otherwise. The 4G is very similar though notably different. The i9020T and i9023 are the same device with a different screen. The i9020A and the i9020T are the same device with different GSM radio capabilities. No idea about the korean version.

Harbb said:
1) You have the i9020T. Codename is Crespo. It is the Soju variant supporting the 2100MHz 3G band rather than the 850MHz.
2) Super AMOLED, 800x480px pentile.
3) Correct rooting method is unlocking the bootloader via fastboot, flashing a custom recovery and flashing the latest superuser.zip file.
4) Yes.
5) See below.
Just about all the information you need can be found in this sticky roundup. All of the ROMs you find in the development section (not the 4G section) will work fine on your phone unless specifically stated otherwise. The 4G is very similar though notably different. The i9020T and i9023 are the same device with a different screen. The i9020A and the i9020T are the same device with different GSM radio capabilities. No idea about the korean version.
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Thank You very much for the detail reply, but there is still one confusion that Do I have Korean or US version ?
My baseband starts with M200K, sticker on back of phone says I9020T So what is the exact model I have either M200 or I9020T ??
Thanks in Advance.

alidsd said:
Thank You very much for the detail reply, but there is still one confusion that Do I have Korean or US version ?
My baseband starts with M200K, sticker on back of phone says I9020T So what is the exact model I have either M200 or I9020T ??
Thanks in Advance.
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If the sticker on the back says I9020T then it's I9020T (International Version)

That's really weird...
Don't post them here, but is the IMEI on the sticker the same as the IMEI in settings->about? If not (and it doesn't start with 0049 in settings), someone has changed the sticker to look like it's an i9020T (most likely scenario).

Harbb said:
That's really weird...
Don't post them here, but is the IMEI on the sticker the same as the IMEI in settings->about? If not (and it doesn't start with 0049 in settings), someone has changed the sticker to look like it's an i9020T (most likely scenario).
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I double checked IMEI on sticker and in settings and it is same.
So if we ignore sticker for a while and decide according to Bootloader info, then what exactly is the model number ?
And second question is that Can baseband M200K... be used in US/UK models ?

Bootloader version is common between i9020T and M200 so this doesn't tell us anything noteworthy. Unsure about baseband and which versions will accept it.

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Bootloader version is common between i9020T and M200 so this doesn't tell us anything noteworthy. Unsure about baseband and which versions will accept it.
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Oh, its getting tough & tough before I start rooting and flashing new Roms.

Need to unlock SIM

I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000M which has the SIM locked to Bell Canada.
Firmware: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9000UGKG3
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7-I9000UGKG3 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.GKG3
I have tried flashing a half dozen to a dozen different ROMs using the latest version of ODIN and following the given procedures. None of them have led me to getting the SIM lock removed. They either brick my phone, or just leave it still SIM locked to Bell Canada. Fortunately the download function continues to work and I have been able to get the phone unbricked by applying I9000UGKG3_I9000BMCKG3_BMC, or I9000UGKG3_I9000BMCKG3_VMC. One doubt that I have is whether I am identifying the correct ROM files from this XDA web site.
Could someone direct me to the right files and procedures for getting this phone SIM unlocked so that I can use my SIM from Public Mobile?
Thanks sincerely.

Clarification on Firmware Versions

Hello,
I have an unlocked Sprint SM-G930P S7 and I am using it on an AT&T network. I would like to change the firmware to match the network and/or remove all of the sprint bloatware. Currently, when I boot the phone I get a service error asking me to contact technical support. Everything works, I just get a single error at boot and have unusable sprint apps. My options appear to be G930A (AT&T) or G930U (USA Generic?). I want to remain on a stock rom.
I have two questions:
1. If I flash my phone to the AT&T version will this lock my phone? My understanding is that all US hardware is the same but I keep seeing threads on how the AT&T phones are locked down (maybe this is no longer the case?). Will this prevent me from changing firmware or carriers in the future?
2. Is G930U the correct firmware for me to flash? From searches, it appears that the G930F (International) firmware is much more popular, but I am pretty sure I should stick with the "U" version in the US. Is there a specific "U" version I should use? Some threads discuss a boot loader requirement and I have no idea what version boot loader I have.
Phone Details are as follows:
Model: SM-G930P
Software: G930PVPS4APJ2
Baseband: G930PVPS4APJ2
Security Patch Level: October 1, 2016
Thanks for the help and clarification