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Cannot Connect to network after unlock (clean up) FIXED

Hurrah! this has been fixed WOO!.
see here.
well done guys, you have made me a happy g2 owner again!!
Hi Everyone,
i figured we might need to clean up the
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805024
conversation.
as i see it, there are 2 issues
1. people receive an unlock code, the phone accepts it but then it cannot find any network
2. people receive an unlock code, have troubles entering the code but eventually get it in ok.
please do not post anything "setting" related - apn's, bands etc as this has been tried and shown not to work (yet)
it might be helpful if people who have issue number 1 could post some answers to some questions.
as i am not at all smart enough to work out what we need to know from these people, id appreciate it if those in the know could pm me what they think could be useful, and ill make a template for people to follow
troubleshooting template
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Current Theories: (please PM me if i have anything wrong here or if i need to add details.)
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Theory #1
Ghul99: the code is accepted, but the phone is still locked?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=121
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interesting information
this seems to support theory #1
1. i unlocked phone - code entered successfully, and i was no longer prompted to enter an unlock code
2. i perm-rooted my phone - all went to plan
3. i put the vision rom on my phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834450) loaded ok
4. i put a sim in my phone and now i am prompted for an unlock code.
5. i tried to re-enter my code but it would not accept it (it is the same code from step 1)

Nice idea for taking the initiative to clean up the thread which was getting excessilely long!
I'm hoping we can see some progress in a few days as I'm really missing being able to get any cell reception on a MOBILE PHONE!?
Regards.

I will summerize my knowledge later but one thing upfront.
IntuativNipple posted today in IRC that he found the way to get real S-OFF which would also allow SIM-unlock without code.
So there is hope for a solution, but keep your patience.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

guhl99 said:
I will summerize my knowledge later but one thing upfront.
IntuativNipple posted today in IRC that he found the way to get real S-OFF which would also allow SIM-unlock without code.
So there is hope for a solution, but keep your patience.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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That's really exciting.
Thanks for bring up the good news!
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

guhl99 said:
I will summerize my knowledge later but one thing upfront.
IntuativNipple posted today in IRC that he found the way to get real S-OFF which would also allow SIM-unlock without code.
So there is hope for a solution, but keep your patience.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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Just to help guhl and catch up with some unnecessary posts.
Common solutions like Reboot, different sims to try, Hard reset, flash stock ROM or trigger the unlock window to reenter the code doesn't work

Summary of my knowledge so far
For case 1 which was the original problem my theory is the following.
Cause:
Because of problems with the write procedure to the emmc memory the MCCMCN to which the phone is locked did not get cleared but set to an arbitrary value in my case "C3AB".
The CID value is still the same as it used to be (and also in case of a successful unlock would stay the same) which is "T-MOB010". The CID is a 8 character string and the case where all characters are the same (i.e. "11111111") is called Super-CID.
It is of no relevance if you use or used the hardware or software keys, T-Mobile or third party sources. The only reason where it would be your fault is if you pulled the battery!
The unlock-code that we possess (regardless if official or from a different source) is not valid to unlock the phone from this value "C3AB". If one tries again (directly with the modem, using my modified libril.so or a different ROM) the lock counter will increase.
Potential ways to repair this state:
1. Give it back to T-Mobile if you can In my opinion this is a clear warranty case
2. Find someone who has the MegaSIM and the HTC-diag software.
This will definitely work but it is going to be hard to find someone because the SIM is rare and very new.
3. Wait until (or help achieving) the so called "real S-OFF" state of the phone (when also the radio has security disabled) is reached.
When this is achieved one can disable the SIM-lock without any code.
There are still some very good developers after this goal even if for different reasons.
Which information could help us:
1. The output of the following AT-Command sequence from successful and unsuccessful unlocks
Code:
ATE1
ATV1
[email protected]?
[email protected]?AA
[email protected]?40
[email protected]?80
I will try to write a HowTo later for Windows.
For linux see the following posting from the old thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8750299&postcount=121)
2. The next thing that would help is a logcat from the first unlock process itself.
Howto:
Start the first logcat using the USB-cable and adb before you boot the phone with the foreign SIM.
Code:
adb logcat -b radio > lc_unlock.txt
leave the logcat running and complete the unlock procedure till the phone reboots (the logcat will end automatically)
As soon as the first logcat exits start a new one using:
Code:
adb logcat -b radio > lc_after_unlock.txt
leave it running for 1 minute and then stop it using <Ctrl>-C
3. The next thing that really would help is that you do not post anything in this thread (use the old one instead) that has to do with:
- the APN
- trying another SIM (you would be very lucky if you had one that fits the arbitrary SIMlock)
- reboot, factory reset, use a stock or non stock firmware
- use the hw/sw-keyboard, wait for the right outside temperature or other esoteric procedures
Finally I would like to ask moodecow to edit his original posting and incorporate or link everything that he finds important or helpful in his posting so that it will stay an top.

That is some very exciting news, thank you for the update!
One quick question, when we achieve radio-s off it esssentially would mean everyone could unlock their phones for free?
Thanks.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

I have 2 ideas, which can help:
1. For people before unlock - maybe performing S-off before unlock will help.\
2. For people after unlock: in bootloader there is "SIMLOCK" option. When you open it, it shows file not found etc. As I think, it can be used to simlock phone for operator, whose numbers are in some file. There is my solution - find what that files are in phone's source code or by any other method, then put them in right place, enter numbers of operator you want to use, open that "SIMLOCK" and lock phone to your network. I don't know if it will work, but it makes some sense.

ms93 said:
I have 2 ideas, which can help:
1. For people before unlock - maybe performing S-off before unlock will help.\
2. For people after unlock: in bootloader there is "SIMLOCK" option. When you open it, it shows file not found etc. As I think, it can be used to simlock phone for operator, whose numbers are in some file. There is my solution - find what that files are in phone's source code or by any other method, then put them in right place, enter numbers of operator you want to use, open that "SIMLOCK" and lock phone to your network. I don't know if it will work, but it makes some sense.
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Your first idea sounds reasonable and I would support it.
Your second idea is something that is worked on, but you do not only need the correct file (which is actually called DMCID.dat) but there also has to be some "magic number" (like on a gold card) on the micro-sd card.

an important piece of info to carryover from other thread:
1- No APNs are listed
2- if you try to define one, it doesnt save

No APNs being listed is related to the rom more or less, not the issue we're having.
APN is software issue, correct me if I'm wrong so either way it shouldn't pose as an issue to us.

im saying its a symptom that seems to go along with the problem in the title of this thread, so, worth noting.
ie: i think everyone who has the post-unlock no-connection problem, cannot save APNs. all others can.
if you are a counterexample please say so. that would help.

guhl99 said:
For case 1 which was the original problem my theory is the following.
Cause:
Because of problems with the write procedure to the emmc memory the MCCMCN to which the phone is locked did not get cleared but set to an arbitrary value in my case "C3AB".
The CID value is still the same as it used to be (and also in case of a successful unlock would stay the same) which is "T-MOB010". The CID is a 8 character string and the case where all characters are the same (i.e. "11111111") is called Super-CID.
It is of no relevance if you use or used the hardware or software keys, T-Mobile or third party sources. The only reason where it would be your fault is if you pulled the battery!
The unlock-code that we possess (regardless if official or from a different source) is not valid to unlock the phone from this value "C3AB". If one tries again (directly with the modem, using my modified libril.so or a different ROM) the lock counter will increase.
Potential ways to repair this state:
1. Give it back to T-Mobile if you can In my opinion this is a clear warranty case
2. Find someone who has the MegaSIM and the HTC-diag software.
This will definitely work but it is going to be hard to find someone because the SIM is rare and very new.
3. Wait until (or help achieving) the so called "real S-OFF" state of the phone (when also the radio has security disabled) is reached.
When this is achieved one can disable the SIM-lock without any code.
There are still some very good developers after this goal even if for different reasons.
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i have got HTC MEGA SIM and Almost all DIAG files but
T-mobile G2 case =After putting unlock code NO NETWORK cant be solved because when we give s58 clear command it shows SIMLOCK CORRUPTED
i can post the detailed info and pictures if you want it would be a pleasure if could help in any kind of DEVELOPMENT
BTW
if we don t put code in the same version,same country,purchased in the same lot of handsets and use MEGASIM directly without touching anything than it works perfect

kabir_del said:
i have got HTC MEGA SIM and Almost all DIAG files but
T-mobile G2 case =After putting unlock code NO NETWORK cant be solved because when we give s58 clear command it shows SIMLOCK CORRUPTED
i can post the detailed info and pictures if you want it would be a pleasure if could help in any kind of DEVELOPMENT
BTW
if we don t put code in the same version,same country,purchased in the same lot of handsets and use MEGASIM directly without touching anything than it works perfect
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Posting any further details and/or pictures would be much appreciated!

So if megasim has failed due to corruption I think that the only way to solve our issue is to write directly to emmc partition holding locking information. And I don't now how easy and plausible this is...

I think if we get S-Off for Radio, we'll be able to write to that partition. I hope

andrewklau said:
I think if we get S-Off for Radio, we'll be able to write to that partition. I hope
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I am a little bit worried about writing this information directly because the partition will be encrypted.
And also copying the complete partition from a working phone or one that is still unlocked will not be an option because the IMEI will also be there and we would not want to overwrite that.
So my hopes are more that there is some kind of a restore procedure from a secure area (I know that Nokia phones can do this, but HTC ?) or that we can lock the phone again with the SIMLOCK option in hboot.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

well I guess time will tell, does tmobile or htc do replacements (or has anyone tried) for phones no longer on a contract or that are now unlocked?
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

andrewklau said:
Posting any further details and/or pictures would be much appreciated!
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here we go Pictures first Video coming soon
First Red colour is the error we get on when we try the command
1=clear s58 data
2ND IMAGE is the one when we press the DEVICE INFO
today is sunday not much time will upload the full clear video tommorow and still i have not tried to the all options of the diag maybe it can repair it but sure i will do some more things tomm.
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I have tried to use my HTC vision G2 as I unlocked it but after that I am unable use as I am unable to find anything which would be hlpful for me as I have the first case problem. I just want to know that would it help me that if someone would flash my HTC Vision G2. I just want to know about that as now I am in Pakistan
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[GUIDE] Galaxy Tab Network Unlock

**UPDATE**
This method causes your serial number to change to 00000000 (which isn't a problem as such as this isn't currently used for anything) but there is a new method which involves directly hex editing the nv_data.bin file, which may be faster and does not change your serial number. You can find the details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843323.
**UPDATE**
First up I'll say that I'm not incredibly familiar with Galaxy S firmware changes/modding, and this mostly builds on work done in these areas, so not all these steps may be necessary but they worked for me. If someone can suggest a faster way to do this/unnecessary steps then please go ahead and reply with them!
This unlocked my Network Locked Australian Galaxy Tab and so I assume should work for others.
You should back up your /efs/ folder before you proceed as you may need this to undo if something goes wrong.
*I take no responsibility if something goes wrong!*
Requirements:
Root access
repair_nv_data.zip (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94)
Java
Busybox
The Android SDK for ADB, Root Explorer or some similar file system explorer/editor
(If you have US firmware with no Phone software, you may need to flash European firmware as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838250 ).
Firstly, on your phone dial *#7465625# and check if the Network Lock is set to [ON], if so then your phone is locked (duh), so continue.
1. Use Superoneclick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367) to root your phone (the other z4root method may work as well, but this isn't what I used).
2. Either use ADB or some other method to rename or delete (backup first):
/efs/nv_data.bin.md5
/efs/.nv_data.bak
/efs/.nv_data.bak.md5
(I just used Root Explorer to rename them to something else).
3. Restart your phone and then go into the /efs/ directory and see if the 'nv_data.bin.md5' file has been re-created by your phone, as long as it has been created then you can proceed.
4. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94 and download the repair_nv_data.zip file (the credit for all of this mostly goes to that thread and helroz).
5. Install 'busybox' from the Market. Once you install it, you actually have to run it and properly install it (the Market app is basically an installer) - the files in the above zip have a dependency on this.
6. Extract the above zip to your PC, plug in your Tab in USB debugging mode. Run the Step 2.bat from the extracted file. You may need to allow the script super user access several times. This should copy the /efs/ and a bunch of files into a directory with a french name.
7. Run the Reparation_nv_data.jar file. (You will need Java for this step.) It will prompt you to enter two numbers, which are your pseudo-unlock codes. I entered '11111111' and '11111111' (eight 1's) both times. This rewrites the nv_data.bin file to be simunlocked with these details.
8. Run the Step 4.bat. Your superuser app (the one installed when you rooted using SuperOneClick) will need you to allow each command to have root access so keep an eye on your Tab. You may need to press y/n a few times if you encounter errors. This is uploading the edited nv_data.bin onto your Tab.
This batch file will stop several times and need you to hit a key when it pauses. My Tab rebooted halfway through this batch file - when it did this I waited for it to fully reboot back to the lock screen before pressing a key to make the script continued while the Tab was actually able to respond to its commands.
9. Towards the end of its execution it rebooted a second time. It paused during loading up and had some yellow writing on the screen saying it was updating media (I assume it was rebuilding the nv_data.bin). Leave it for a minute and it will prompt you to reboot/some other options. Just press whatever it wants (home I think) to reboot the phone - you don't want any of the other recovery options.
10. Go into your dialer and put in *#7465625# again and (hopefully) voila! Your phone should no longer be network locked. Try a SIM from a different provider to make sure.
Enjoy!
Edit: I had to go out and actually buy a prepaid SIM to confirm that all was working with a different provider. Attached are screen caps of my Tab on two different networks, as well as the network status screen, making/receiving calls etc. all works on both.

Awesome man, thanks.
This is much better than the 2 month wait we had for Galaxy S unlocking.

Hello, I'm french and i use your post to unlock my Galaxy TAB SFR ''réunion island'' and she is unlock thanks for your AMAZING post for unlock TAB
Ps: For unlock my TAB by SFR REUNION, he tell me 150 Euros.... Vive smithdc & helroz

Works well! I had little trouble running java on windows7. But changing compatibility mode to windowsxp sp3 and check run this program as an administrator solved the problem.
Thanks for easy guide!

tacoda, you mean for running the .jar file? or for installing Java itself? (I assume the former).

Sweeet thx , curious if unlocking the AT&T version has hardware only set to AT&Ts 3G frequencies, so 3g wont work on tmobile or is it capable of running 3g on tmobile with a unlocked AT&T tab?

smithdc said:
tacoda, you mean for running the .jar file? or for installing Java itself? (I assume the former).
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Running the jar file. I didnt know how to run it.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Does the sim card and/or sd card should or should not be plugged in during the unlocking progress?

It shouldn't make a difference Zeron.Wong.

jay_jay_n said:
Sweeet thx , curious if unlocking the AT&T version has hardware only set to AT&Ts 3G frequencies, so 3g wont work on tmobile or is it capable of running 3g on tmobile with a unlocked AT&T tab?
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Traditionally, AT&T and T-Mobile hardware used different radios, it was more than just firmware. That's also true on the little brother Galaxy S series, the Vibrant has a different radio than the Captivate (though the Vibrant radio DOES have 1900 band in the hardware, for some reason).

Kudos to smithdc for this awesome guide! I saved a lot of money thanks to him. Congrats again.

Bump, is there any way to sticky/pin this for people?

So your saying if I use this method and install my tmous unlimited sim I can get calls and 3g or do I need a prepaid sim

I'm not sure on how T-Mobile are blocking, but if it IS my IMEI then you would have to use a SIM from a different network.
If they are blocking your IMEI on their network, then you would have to use a SIM from a different network (as a different network, wouldn't be blocking this IMEI number). Changing it to a different SIM on the same network won't help as your IMEI is for the device itself.

I just want to clarify something..
I have a T Mobile Tab and want to use a SIM I have for ATT.
Will I have to flash my device with the EU firmware first in order to get the phone software on it..then do the rest of the unlocking steps?
Assuming thats correct..after unlocking it I then can put my ATT sim card in and it should work for calls and data (Edge only) with not having to tweak any setting at all? Or do I have to set up my wap.cingular connections for the data like on a WM phone on ATT?
And if I want to get back to original out-of-the-box firmware from T Mobile (like if I had to send it in for repair) I just have to flash stock T Mobile firmware and its back completely to original?
Thanks..and wow am I loving this TAB !!!

You'll need to set up your APN data for AT&T, yes.

Thanks for the fast reply. As for the flashing of the EU rom..is that the only/best way so far in order for me T Mobile Tab to get the radio software on it. I was thinking I saw an APK for the radio software someplace but did not know what way was better.
I just want to be 100% sure bfr I take the jump to unlocking and playing with the phone part
thanks

I got a quick couple of questions:
1. If I restore original firmware (Canadian), does it relock my phone?
2. Where can I get the Canadian firmware release? I see EURO and US, but no Canadian.

I read on one of the other threads that sim unlock method also changes your imei number. Is this really case?

clubtech said:
I read on one of the other threads that sim unlock method also changes your imei number. Is this really case?
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Yes, it will set your IMEI to a bogus one that will get your T-Mobile internet access disabled after 1/2 hour.

Can't connect to network?

I bought this phone via craigslist, and it works minus getting connected to my network (tmobile)
i tried rooting it, but when i go into recovery, it says that there is no sdcard/update.zip directory..my sd card is "unavailable" when i check it in the settings.
i factory reseted my phone, and still nothing with the service. any help?

Try going to settings , wireless and network , mobile networks , network operators and click search now . It might take a few searches but it will eventually register to the network .

I tried that as well, it gives me some error with my sim card.
but my sim card works in every other phone, just not this one

I've lost all hope in society. Man, people knowingly sell things with problems. What makes someone think it is morally okay to rip off another person. Why be a morally corrupt individual?
I hope your phone is fixable, seems like the person sold it to you knowing there was a problem.
Try using odin to go back to stock JFD, see if that helps. Just make sure you can get into download mode with the 3 buttons with no problems

I'll try that, any other ideas..?Thanks btw

I noticed that odin is only for windows, while I'm on a mac..
how do i go about doing this on a mac then? i was thinking restoring a stock rom might help..

You can use Heimdall as an alternative to Odin. It runs on Macs and linux boxes.
Here is the thread that contains the DL Link and info about the program. I have personally never used it, but have read that it's fairly simple. I also recall a member from xda making a video tutorial that he posted on youtube.
EDIT: Here is the original thread from the I9000 forum.
If you have any questions it would probably be better to post there.
I believe the developer checks that thread far more frequently than the one here in the Vibrant forum.

Thank you so much, I'll try to fiddle with this.
I can't seem to locate a stock rom anywhere, the mirrors that I found on this website (the bible thread) the links were dead

Well hell that sucks.
I've got it. I'm zipping it up right now and I'll start uploading ASAP.
I'll post back when it's ready for you.

Awesome,thanks!

Here you go, man. Samsung T959UVJFD True Stock Firmware
After you download the archive. Unzip it and there will be a two files inside, 'T959UVJFD.tar' and 's1_odin_20100512.pit'.

I tried this, but I still get the error that my sim card does not allow connections to this network

any idea what could be wrong..? i sure hope i didn't lose $280 dollars...

Perhaps the phone was locked to a different carrier? I remember when I first got my Vibrant and was reading about rooting, I also saw information that switching networks between AT&T and T-mo was *extremely* easy. I thought I remembered seeing information at one point regarding the codes for each carrier (so you could lock back to t-mobile), but I can't find it now.
Here's the post on unlocking your phone though:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045

thanks so much! this might be my problem!
i downloaded the SGS_Unlock.apk, but when i opened it,it said there was no codes and asked me if i was sure that i was using a samsung galaxy s?
Edit:i'm using a mac, and i'm trying to use the mac software for the unlocking, but when i run the software it tells me this
strings: can't open file: ./nv_data.bin (No such file or directory)
strings: can't open file: ./nv_data.bin (No such file or directory)
Your code is:
I get a blank.?

Is there anyway you can contact the person you bought the phone from and ask them what network they were using the phone on? Or even ask them what exactly they have done to the phone?

They haven't been answering...****ing assholes

Are you rooted? I think that you need su permission to see the path that nv_data.bin is in.
Also, if you go to Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names, what do you see there?

i am not rooted, i will root my phone tonight

Are you still having the "SD card unavailable" issue after flashing back to stock firmware?
When you are ready to root use this.

Get Update from different carrier using SmartSwitch [Canadian]

IF YOU USED THIS METHOD BEFORE AND WANT THE NEW ROGERS/FIDO UPDATE THEN LOOK AT POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68314268&postcount=72
This guide is for Canadian S6 edge owners who are with Rogers or Fido since the been waiting for Marshmallow update forever. However, This should work for for others as long as the TWO CARRIERS share the exact phone model, which is the case for all s6 in canadian market.
DO it on your own responsibility
Doing this will not delete your data or trigger knox ... However, its wise to backup with SmartSwitch before attempting so.
1- I assume that you running windows and have latest version of samsung smart switch installed (I tried it on Windows 10)
2- install Fiddler (Its used to capture HTTP traffic and we will use it to be man-in-the-middle between Smartswitch and Samsung servers)
https://www.telerik.com/download/fiddler
3- Install FiddlerScript Editor (we will use to write and edit script rules)
http://www.telerik.com/download/fiddler/fiddlerscript-editor
4- Open Fiddler go to Rules --> customize rules
delete everything and past whats in the txt file in the attachment
5 - In this we are interested in only two functionsin that script
the contact from SMARTSwitch to the Sever: Here instead my phone identify itself as Fido phone "FMC" to the server it pretend its Kodoo phone "KDO"
Code:
static function OnBeforeRequest(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
oSession.utilReplaceInRequest("FMC", "KDO");
}
}
the contact from the server to SMARTSwitch: Here i get replay from the server for Kodoo phone "KDO" but i pass it to SmartSwitch as Fido phone "FMC"
Code:
static function OnBeforeResponse(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_Download")){
oSession.utilReplaceInResponse("KDO","FMC");
}
}
6- Now safe and restart Fiddler
- Also when you open Fiddler go to File -> Capture traffic
make sure its checked
- Also make sure that fiddler can access HTTPS traffic by going to Tools--> Fiddler options --> HTTPS tab
make sure that 'capture HTTPS connect" and "decrypt https traffic" are both checked
7- Another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
8- Start SmartSwitch and plug your phone.
9- Click on the Update button
10- after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately when download start preperation, fidller must be closed. it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time otherwise you will get an error ;
Note: those are the codes for Canadian Carriers:
- Fido: FMC
- Koodo : KDO
-Rogers: RWC
-Bell: BMC
- Wind: GLW
-Telus: TLS
- Virgin: VMC
-Sasktel: BWA
-EastLink: ESK
- Vidéotron: VTR
This page will show you which carrier has the latest update
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925W8/
For now Kodoo has the latest update which support wifi calling

thank you; greatly appreciated;
just installed the Telus version of 6.0.1, July 1 security patch; it worked very fine.
only one mention you may add maybe:
after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately after the download start, fidller must be closed;
else the download will end with error at about 70%
the rest is flawless, absolutely no problem with the update, first boot will take little more time, even more if lot of apps are installed, because all apps are optimized at first boot.

850RPM said:
thank you; greatly appreciated;
just installed the Telus version of 6.0.1, July 1 security patch; it worked very fine.
only one mention you may add maybe:
after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately after the download start, fidller must be closed;
else the download will end with error at about 70%
the rest is flawless, absolutely no problem with the update, first boot will take little more time, even more if lot of apps are installed, because all apps are optimized at first boot.
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Happy it helped, just updated the post.
Heads up Kodoo has the latest update which support wifi calling and for some reason I see big improvement on my battery especially is wifi calling enabled and you you are in wifi coverage

Do I just copy/paste that code as is if I'm with Rogers or do I need to change it to RWC?

Yes after u copy and past whats in the attachment, you need to change both FMC to RWC since you are with rogers

aboganas said:
Yes after u copy and past whats in the attachment, you need to change both FMC to RWC since you are with rogers
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It's not working for me, gives me the button to update it but when I do it it says preparing the software update components but then I get a pop-up that says "ErrorCode=5,ErrorMessage=The operation completed successfully." and that's it

Hello,
Will this work for someone who bought a locked Rogers Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and is using it unlocked now on Bell network? What would I change the scripts to? It's not showing any update in Smartswitch for me, currently on 5.1.1.

jcrann said:
Hello,
Will this work for someone who bought a locked Rogers Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and is using it unlocked now on Bell network? What would I change the scripts to? It's not showing any update in Smartswitch for me, currently on 5.1.1.
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Yes it will work. Just change both FMC to RWC

daandman said:
It's not working for me, gives me the button to update it but when I do it it says preparing the software update components but then I get a pop-up that says "ErrorCode=5,ErrorMessage=The operation completed successfully." and that's it
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As I said in the post when start preparing the update and before start downloading you need to close Fiddler otherwise you will get the error

aboganas said:
Yes it will work. Just change both FMC to RWC
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I have everything set up correctly and I can see the Update button, I hit it, goes to preparing and I close Fiddler it then says The most current update is already installed on connected device. I'm on SM-G925W8, Android 5.1.1.
Should I try changing the RWC to BMC as Im currently on Bell network even though it was a locked Rogers phone?
EDIT: Nevermind sorry, it looks like I didn't wait long enough before closing Fiddler, downloading now.

Will this work for Galaxy S6 (not Edge) as well?

4walls said:
Will this work for Galaxy S6 (not Edge) as well?
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I didn't try it on normal S6, but I don't see any reason why it won't work since the only thing we change is the carrier code and nothing else. So it should work

aboganas said:
As I said in the post when start preparing the update and before start downloading you need to close Fiddler otherwise you will get the error
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Okay that worked, just needed to wait for the windows installation prompt then close Fiddler right away before the download starts. Thanks!

Finally got it to work on the Galaxy S6 (not Edge) Rogers
aboganas said:
I didn't try it on normal S6, but I don't see any reason why it won't work since the only thing we change is the carrier code and nothing else. So it should work
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Ok, I think I got it to work finally. I tried KDO, but ended up using TLS in the end. I tried several times and got the previously mentioned errors. I also kept getting "this device is up to date" but I kept trying and it seems that it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time. I finally got it to work by turning off Fiddler right after the two notices from Smart Switch and immediately following that, the update download started.
It is downloading now and I will update this post when the upgrade is successful.
Thanks for the tip!
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4walls said:
Ok, I think I got it to work finally. I tried KDO, but ended up using TLS in the end. I tried several times and got the previously mentioned errors. I also kept getting "this device is up to date" but I kept trying and it seems that it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time. I finally got it to work by turning off Fiddler right after the two notices from Smart Switch and immediately following that, the update download started.
It is downloading now and I will update this post when the upgrade is successful.
Thanks for the tip!
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Looking forward to hear your feedback, so maybe I can post the thread in S6 Forum because I know everyone sick waiting for rogers and fido to release the update. I have been using this method since last year to get update as soon as any carrier push it. In theory it should work for all Samsung phones as long as the phone model is the same between the two carrier.

Android is upgrading...
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aboganas said:
Looking forward to hear your feedback, so maybe I can post the thread in S6 Forum because I know everyone sick waiting for rogers and fido to release the update. I have been using this method since last year to get update as soon as any carrier push it. In theory it should work for all Samsung phones as long as the phone model is the same between the two carrier.
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It is working just fine. The upgrade was successful and everything works as far as I can tell so far.

Confirmed this worked great on my Rogers phone unlocked to Bell network. Thank you very much!

Guys another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
the download has to start at your click on update button, to be able to close Fiddler at that point

850RPM said:
Guys another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
the download has to start at your click on update button, to be able to close Fiddler at that point
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Thanks for this, thats true. if you don't mind I'll add your post to the thread

So I am trying this out on my s6 tethered to fido
I can't get past the copy and pasting the code part in fiddler. I deleted everything and then copied and pasted as instructed but Fiddler is giving me an error once I try to save it. I can't copy and paste it but Ill type it out here for you....
Fiddler Script error
------------------------------Source---------------------------
{start-of-file}
Error LINE --> static function onbeforerequest(o Session:Session) {
if
(oSession.uricontains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
--------------------------------------------------------------
Only Valid inside a class definition"
Here is the what the text looks like once I paste it in....
static function OnBeforeRequest(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
oSession.utilReplaceInRequest("FMC", "KDO");
}
}
static function OnBeforeResponse(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_Download")){
oSession.utilReplaceInResponse("KDO","FMC");
}
}
am I doing something wrong?

[Possible] solution to V570KL wifi issue.

Hello, so I also have this phone and I live in Europe so wifi doesn't work.
I took a look into the boot.prop file and that's what I found:
ro.boot.wificountrycode=US
That means if we somehow edited it to our country code wifi should start working!
Now we have to find a way to edit it, here are my suggestions how to do it:
1. Download OG Verizon ROM, unpack it, unpack system.img file, find boot.prop and edit it to this [if you live in Germany] ro.boot.wificountrycode=DE, repack system.img, flash the edited ROM.... profit?
2. [I don't know if this will work with locked bootloader] Download adb, turn your phone into recovery, open cmd prompt, paste this command or something [correct me if it's wrong]: fastboot oem ro.boot.wificountrycode=DE
And that might work... yeah....
Well those are my ideas, if you have other ideas please share them here, thanks for reading. :highfive:
Downloads:
OG Verizon ROM: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E-He33yrAar2m7dj4tfl1U-D7Iy3uY22?usp=sharing
ROM Unpacker [thanks to RealYoti]: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/z00d-raw-image-unpacker-t3607974
Boot.prop: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w56fj5JUwXVi_Gi6UnbEnrAFfzEMywH8/view?usp=sharing

hello,
i wonder how xda developers and asus zenfone AR users dont co operate to make one working international custom rom for asus zenfone AR
please lets start discuss and solve all issues with this good phone.

SlenderPL said:
Hello, so I also have this phone and I live in Europe so wifi doesn't work.
I took a look into the boot.prop file and that's what I found:
ro.boot.wificountrycode=US
That means if we somehow edited it to our country code wifi should start working!
Now we have to find a way to edit it, here are my suggestions how to do it:
1. Download OG Verizon ROM, unpack it, unpack system.img file, find boot.prop and edit it to this [if you live in Germany] ro.boot.wificountrycode=DE, repack system.img, flash the edited ROM.... profit?
2. [I don't know if this will work with locked bootloader] Download adb, turn your phone into recovery, open cmd prompt, paste this command or something [correct me if it's wrong]: fastboot oem ro.boot.wificountrycode=DE
And that might work... yeah....
Well those are my ideas, if you have other ideas please share them here, thanks for reading. :highfive:
Downloads:
OG Verizon ROM: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E-He33yrAar2m7dj4tfl1U-D7Iy3uY22?usp=sharing
ROM Unpacker [thanks to RealYoti]: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/z00d-raw-image-unpacker-t3607974
Boot.prop: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w56fj5JUwXVi_Gi6UnbEnrAFfzEMywH8/view?usp=sharing
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I know this is late but I found a solution. This requires NO ROOT and NO Mobile data. You will need a device that supports Bluetooth or Bluetooth tethering, I used my other phone. So what I did was I downloaded an app called Share it and I sent it to my Asus phone. I mainly used that app to transfer apps to my Asus since I was unable to use the internet but the solution Im about to show you, I found accidentally. So what I did was, I went on share it on my Asus phone then I clicked the Send button. I choosed the application and it then prompted me to turn on my WiFi and GPS location in order to send the file. I turned on my WiFi from the app itself and it enabled the WiFi for my phone In which I used to connect to my router. Once this app is running in the background,the WiFi will most likely stay on. I heard that once you update the phone to android 8, the issue will be fixed and I'm currently doing that to see if they were right. I'll update you right after it is finished. I might also make a separate thread about this

thanks i will do that till we find serious solve
lordslader15 said:
I know this is late but I found a solution. This requires NO ROOT and NO Mobile data. You will need a device that supports Bluetooth or Bluetooth tethering, I used my other phone. So what I did was I downloaded an app called Share it and I sent it to my Asus phone. I mainly used that app to transfer apps to my Asus since I was unable to use the internet but the solution Im about to show you, I found accidentally. So what I did was, I went on share it on my Asus phone then I clicked the Send button. I choosed the application and it then prompted me to turn on my WiFi and GPS location in order to send the file. I turned on my WiFi from the app itself and it enabled the WiFi for my phone In which I used to connect to my router. Once this app is running in the background,the WiFi will most likely stay on. I heard that once you update the phone to android 8, the issue will be fixed and I'm currently doing that to see if they were right. I'll update you right after it is finished. I might also make a separate thread about this
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i will try this...
we must co operate to make this device work fin and make custom things for it

Audi1212 said:
i will try this...
we must co operate to make this device work fin and make custom things for it
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I'm not a dev though

lordslader15 said:
I know this is late but I found a solution. This requires NO ROOT and NO Mobile data. You will need a device that supports Bluetooth or Bluetooth tethering, I used my other phone. So what I did was I downloaded an app called Share it and I sent it to my Asus phone. I mainly used that app to transfer apps to my Asus since I was unable to use the internet but the solution Im about to show you, I found accidentally. So what I did was, I went on share it on my Asus phone then I clicked the Send button. I choosed the application and it then prompted me to turn on my WiFi and GPS location in order to send the file. I turned on my WiFi from the app itself and it enabled the WiFi for my phone In which I used to connect to my router. Once this app is running in the background,the WiFi will most likely stay on. I heard that once you update the phone to android 8, the issue will be fixed and I'm currently doing that to see if they were right. I'll update you right after it is finished. I might also make a separate thread about this
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I'll try that right away!
Edit: Welp, that didn't work, it says I have to turn WLAN manually so yeah. It only turns hotspot on.

sad
lordslader15 said:
I'm not a dev though
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i am sad....my device didnt wifi on by this trick (( share it app wifi ))
the only problem in my device is (( unlocking bootloader )) because it is (( verizon )) !! ohh

Audi1212 said:
i am sad....my device didnt wifi on by this trick (( share it app wifi ))
the only problem in my device is (( unlocking bootloader )) because it is (( verizon )) !! ohh
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Did you turn on wlan from the app?
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SlenderPL said:
I'll try that right away!
Edit: Welp, that didn't work, it says I have to turn WLAN manually so yeah. It only turns hotspot on.
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You have to go to send apps, select an app and press the send button, it will prompt you to turn on wlan from the app itself and you turn it on, then you will see your WiFi turn on, that's what happened for me
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SlenderPL said:
I'll try that right away!
Edit: Welp, that didn't work, it says I have to turn WLAN manually so yeah. It only turns hotspot on.
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If you try going into settings and turning your hotspot on, it wouldn't work but the share it app forces it to turn on through the app itself, the same way it's able to do that with the hotspot is the same way it's able to force enable the WiFi through the method I told you, idk if it only works for me or you probably aren't doing it right

lordslader15 said:
Did you turn on wlan from the app?
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You have to go to send apps, select an app and press the send button, it will prompt you to turn on wlan from the app itself and you turn it on, then you will see your WiFi turn on, that's what happened for me
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If you try going into settings and turning your hotspot on, it wouldn't work but the share it app forces it to turn on through the app itself, the same way it's able to do that with the hotspot is the same way it's able to force enable the WiFi through the method I told you, idk if it only works for me or you probably aren't doing it right
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That's what I did, hotspot force works [I can turn it on when I use mobile data too] but it couldn't enable WiFi, what version of that app are you using [my is v5.1.48]? What is your phone firmware version [my is v3.7.0]?
Here's a photo of what I see when trying to turn wifi on [Polish]: https://imgur.com/H6L3LlO

SlenderPL said:
That's what I did, hotspot force works [I can turn it on when I use mobile data too] but it couldn't enable WiFi, what version of that app are you using [my is v5.1.48]? What is your phone firmware version [my is v3.7.0]?
Here's a photo of what I see when trying to turn wifi on [Polish]: https://imgur.com/H6L3LlO
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when I pressed that button next to wlan it worked for me....I guess you'll have to go with plan B and use mobile data to update your phone, you'll have to go through 2 system updates, once you upgrade to android 8, you should be fine, btw is that a v520kl or a live?

lordslader15 said:
when I pressed that button next to wlan it worked for me....I guess you'll have to go with plan B and use mobile data to update your phone, you'll have to go through 2 system updates, once you upgrade to android 8, you should be fine, btw is that a v520kl or a live?
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Asus Zenfone AR didn't get Android 8, it was supposed to get it but stupid Google killed Tango so no Android 8, there is still a possibility it may get updated. Asus released in 2018 a rebranded Asus AR [Ares], more and more devices are getting ToF sensors and ARCore will get ToF support in 2020.
And V520KL is not V570KL, these phones are similiar but not the same. If this method worked on your V520KL then I don't know why it doesn't work with Asus AR.

i have an idea
i have plan 3
if used vpn app to make the phone as it inside usa...maybe this method can force open wifi...

Audi1212 said:
i have plan 3
if used vpn app to make the phone as it inside usa...maybe this method can force open wifi...
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I tried that but it didn't work, I'll retry that though.

UPDATE
I found this app that allows you to see wifi sources nearby you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tester.wpswpatester&hl=en_IN
It can't connect to them though, do you know any app that would allow connecting to wifi?