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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
 
Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:44 pm |
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ok i got this phone from a friend and i was about to unlock it to use my other sim card in it and as i was following instructions i did the #0111*00000000# not knowing the 00000000 standed for my password which i had changed and my phone was then locked, what cable do i get if there is one and what steps do i take, your help is greatly appreciated thanks guys! and is it for sure i can fix this on my own?
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azntg
Posts: 91
Phone Model:
Motorola L2, Samsung E316 and Samsung X426
Service Provider:
Cingular Orange |
Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:35 pm |
Bad Idea. It's extremely risky to try push/soft unlock codes on newer Samsung phone models and firmwares (basically, I'd say almost all models made after the V20x).
Okay, how to fix it?
If you still have Warranty service, send it in to Samsung. I don't think Samsung will be inclined to fix it for free, but at least you'll leave the dirty work to Samsung or its repair affiliates.
Warranty's out? Want to do it yourself?
You'll have to flash your phone, which WILL void any warranty available on your phone.
First, buy the serial OEM samsung data cable. The OEM Serial, ABSOLUTELY NOT THE USB nor a 3rd party serial (trust me, they won't be able to do the job)! For E316's, the OEM Serial cable model # is PCB093LBE. EBay has a bunch of vendors selling them for about U$ 15 shipped.
Second, obtain a fresh, unlocked state firmware (even better if it's also provider unlocked too) for the E316. Even though you're using Rogers, I'd actually recommend the AT&T version of E316, but that's really up to you.
Third, get a program called Optiflash.
Fourth, now look at the Flashing subforum here and you'll find the appropriate instructions.
Reply back if you need additional help, which one of many other knowledgeable members will be able to help you if I can't.
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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:22 pm |
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can u please give me a link to the flashing sub forum? and is it 100 percent going to work if i buy that cable you are talking about?
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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:29 pm |
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oo and where can i download this software any site?
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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:46 pm |
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the only one in ebay is for the e315 under that serial code there are none for the 316 they all x249 or sumfin like that, can you provide me with a keyword you used to find the cable for it?
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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
Sun Dec 04, 2005 5:24 pm |
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please answer asap so i can buy the cable
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azntg
Posts: 91
Phone Model:
Motorola L2, Samsung E316 and Samsung X426
Service Provider:
Cingular Orange |
Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:31 pm |
Ya, here's the eBay search result for the OEM Cable:
http://search.ebay.com//search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=PCB093LBE
Take your pick as of who you get it from...
Basically, if the cable works with D41x, E31x, X42x, V20x series, it should work with the E316.
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As of Optiflash, I'll be sending a copy to you shortly. I see a long and busy week ahead of me, so please be patient if I don't send it to you immediately.
Firmware flashing file, you'll have to find yourself unless you don't mind having an AT&T branded E316 flash file [which is locked to AT&T Sim cards, but you can fix that], which I have.
Firmware flashing directions... please search the threads over there...... If you really can't find it, then I guess I'll give it a go myself.
[NOTE: For anyone else who happen to see this thread, please don't mail me requesting this software or the firmware. They'll be ignored. Thanks.]
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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:57 pm |
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Thank you so much ill be ordering that soon tyme but yea juss let me kno about opti flash and when you send it let me kno i can give u my email or whatever you need and i dont mind the firmware being locked to at and t thats what my previous phonew was so i can unlock it, THANKS again in advance
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juniorakabugz
Posts: 18
Phone Model:
samsung sgh e316
Service Provider:
rogers |
Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:54 pm |
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ok i have gone and ordered the wire so whernever you are able to just send me the software both firmware flashing file as well as optiflex Thanks
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azntg
Posts: 91
Phone Model:
Motorola L2, Samsung E316 and Samsung X426
Service Provider:
Cingular Orange |
Mon Dec 05, 2005 6:24 pm |
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Sure thing. I have your email, so I'll send you those files asap.
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