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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by VizualProphet, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. VizualProphet

    VizualProphet Well-Known Member
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    Hey guys, looking for a bit of advice regarding my recently purchased Samsung Galaxy S II. It was an Orange upgrade from an old contract that I don't use anymore, and therefore I need to unlock the phone for any network (Or even just T-Mobile UK). Could anyone suggest the cheapest way to do this?
     


    #1 VizualProphet, Sep 2, 2011

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  2. steslatt

    steslatt Android Expert

    Root then install this app. Check my sig for root guide.
     
    #2 steslatt, Sep 2, 2011
  3. VizualProphet

    VizualProphet Well-Known Member
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    I realise you have helped me majorly already today, but I was wondering if there is an alternative to this app? I just ran it and it came back saying it couldn't find the code.
     
    #3 VizualProphet, Sep 7, 2011
  4. VulturePenguin

    VulturePenguin Newbie

    Did you root the phone?
     
    #4 VulturePenguin, Sep 7, 2011
  5. VizualProphet

    VizualProphet Well-Known Member
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    Yeh mate I rooted the phone before I tried it. Well I think I did, I've got superuser access etc. Is there another way?
     
    #5 VizualProphet, Sep 7, 2011
  6. Slug

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    There's the old-fashioned way.... pull the nv_data.bin file from /efs, open it with a hex editor and analyse the relevant bits to decipher the code. There's a thread about the unlock app in the GS2 Development forum at XDA that contains a guide to the procedure iirc.
     
    #6 Slug, Sep 7, 2011
  7. VizualProphet

    VizualProphet Well-Known Member
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    That sounds majorly beyond me, should it only be tried by really technical minded people or worth giving a bash?
     
    #7 VizualProphet, Sep 7, 2011
  8. Slug

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    Well, I managed to do it. :)

    The topic I mentioned has illustrations of what to look for, so it's just a matter of taking the time. It's worth it if you need the handset unlocked.
     
    #8 Slug, Sep 8, 2011
  9. jenula

    jenula Lurker

    You can unlock your samsung Galaxy s2 mobile from network lock using unlock code...Once you unlocked it you can use any gsm network sim card in your mobile at any country...I found an unlocking service at here www.mobile-unlocker.com and unlocked my mobile successfully.This is the online service which offer the code at reasonable cost...Through this can unlock your mobile easily...
     
    #9 jenula, Oct 7, 2011

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