"...then usb cable shouldn't work even with the correct usb driver unless you modify your usb cable by adding the Data D/L switch. "
Yeah I've tried Cerberos with usb cable on my X426 with rev1.7 . It didn't work at all. Software says that phone unlocked but nothing happend. That cause is that Cerberos communicated with phone on COM1 port, whereas USB cable usually placed by system on COM4 (COM 3 if you don't have modem onstalled on your computer) So to do flashing or unlocking I got to buy an OEM cable( which can be put into serial COM1port directly )
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BigBuck99 Posts: 1
Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:31 am
fonefreek77 wrote:
So, what do i need to unlock my x426 or x427 with Rev. 1.7? Please be specific b/c i'm new at this.
Thank you.
ps.off the subject: where would i find out what the letters in front of phone models mean?
roswell108 wrote:
Not that I wouldn't love money, but I work free...
Unlocking:
If you have Rev 1.5 (x426) or earlier and most older models
Use the *#9998*3323# Trick (look for it on the forum)
The *#1111*WHATEVER# code will NOT work
If you have Rev 1.6 (x426) or later and most newer models
You MUST use unlocking software. Codes WILL lock your phone FOREVER
Locked: Return for Servicing
There is only 1 working solution, you must flash a copy of the firmware that is not in the locked status. (Most) Unlocking programs will NOT disable this issue, and your service provider cannot give you a code
If you do not plan to use your phone with another service provider, there is no real point to unlocking your phone other than to sell it. If you don't need to unlock it, don't take the risk of disabling the phone altogether
The *#9998*3323# Method:
1. If you have changed your phone password, change your password back to the default 8 zeros (00000000).
2. Put a SIM card that is from a network other than the one your phone is locked to
3. When Incorrect SIM error comes up, type *#9998*3323#.
4. White screen will appear with an exit option. Press the right softkey.
5. From the menu that appears, select the Malloc Fail option. This will reboot the phone and the normal service screens will appear.
6. Type *0141# and then press the green call key. "Personalization" or "Personalized" will appear.
7. Turn off your phone and put the original SIM back in.
8. Turn on your phone. You will receive a prompt to enter a password.
9. Type 8 zeros (00000000)
10. Completed. You have now unlocked your phone.
Cerebros Instructions:
1. Make sure phone is plugged into cable, cable is plugged into computer, drivers are installed, and phone is on.
2. Start Cerebros Unlocker 1.5
3. Click the "Models" drop-down box
4. Select your model from list (q100 = x426/x427)
5. Press Unlock
6. Wait until finished and unplug phone
7. Remove battery, replace, and turn phone on
8. Phone is now unlocked
WinIMEI Instructions:
1. Make sure phone is plugged into cable, cable is plugged into computer, drivers are installed, and phone is on.
2. Start WinIMEI
3. Make sure U.S.A. (Voicestream), A Line, 1 PC, and the com port you are using are selected from the appropriate drop-down menus.
4. All selection boxes should be unchecked
5. Click Write IMEI in the bottom center
6. From the new screen that appears click RD IMEI Setting
7. Wait for TestModeOn Pass and the box in the upper right to display Pass and turn green before proceeding
8. Click UnLock from the button cluster in the bottom right
9. Click both Exit buttons and disconnect phone
10. Your phone is now unlocked
Note: All previously listed programs and an unlocked version of the x426 rev 1.6 firmware and optiflash (for flashing it) are available at my site: http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/j/sjs342/
How do you change your password back to the 8 zeros?
audacity82 Posts: 1
Phone Model: x426, x427
Service Provider: Cingular
Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:01 pm
I am trying to unlock an x426. I have tried putting in a different carrier's sim and entering the codes and it just says wrong entry and doesn't do anything. The post's I've seen says it should pop a menu or ask me to exit but it doesn't. Any ideas???
kalt Posts: 1
Phone Model: samsumg X426
Service Provider: Rogers
Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:07 pm
My english is not well but Iam gonna try to explain you my troubles
I followes all this instruction:
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The *#9998*3323# Method:
1. If you have changed your phone password, change your password back to the default 8 zeros (00000000).
2. Put a SIM card that is from a network other than the one your phone is locked to
3. When Incorrect SIM error comes up, type *#9998*3323#.
4. White screen will appear with an exit option. Press the right softkey.
5. From the menu that appears, select the Malloc Fail option. This will reboot the phone and the normal service screens will appear.
6. Type *0141# and then press the green call key. "Personalization" or "Personalized" will appear.
7. Turn off your phone and put the original SIM back in.
8. Turn on your phone. You will receive a prompt to enter a password.
9. Type 8 zeros (00000000)
10. Completed. You have now unlocked your phone.
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The real trouble is that when I put the SIM card(wich one of the other network"swisscom").
I turn the phone On.
I type the password of the SIMcard(swisscom)
until here everything is OK
then its display: Verrouillage SIM --->in english "Lock SiM"
and the Phone ask for a password.
---when I put the SIM password(swisscom) it doesn't Work
--when I type "00000000" it also wrong
My question is what I have to do???
Thanks
stewio Posts: 2
Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:45 pm
Hi i just bought a X426 cell phone from Miami and his provider his AT&T Wireless. But I live in Quebec in canada and this provider is not in my country. They told me that the phone is locked and i need to find a code to unlock it but i dont know what it is and what i must do . plz help me i'm desespered . And the phone doesn't have a SIM card in it .
Its all layed out in the Flashing and firmware section of this forum.
KaliMarie Posts: 1
Phone Model: Motorola i830
Service Provider: NEXTEL
Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:22 am
Ok, I need help. I have a Cingular phone and account and my mother just got rid of her Samsung x426 phone. When she bought the phone it was through AT&T. Can I put a Cingular card into this AT&T phone???
Also... whenI try and put the code into the phone all it says is "emergency calls only". Any idea why??
PuruRao Posts: 1
Phone Model: Samsung X426
Service Provider: AT and T
Fri Nov 25, 2005 2:33 am
Hi,
I was going thru the Samsung Talk and it seems like you guys are experts in Samsung X426 related topic. I really need some serious help here.
I bought this phone when I was in Chicago (AT & T Service Provider). And then when I returned to India, I un locked it in one of Mobile Shops (who do it for business). But when i insert local sim (Orange, Hutch or Airtell), it doesnt pickup the network and says no network. Please let me know is there any way I can use the phone in India. Do I have to follow any procedure or upgrade the firmware.
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