Ace II - I8160P Bypass MSL error - GSM-Forum

onkeltom · 05-17-2013, 01:09

Hi,

tried to repair IMEI of I8160P by switching to UART cable C3300K but got:

Code:

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: 
Selected port speed: 115200
Port not selected
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
Phone not found
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
Reading phone info...
Model: GT-I8160P
Android version: 2.3.6
Product code: Unknown
Phone version: Unknown
PDA version: I8160PXXLK2
CSC version: I8160PDBTLK2
IMEI: Unknown
Checking Super user right... true
Reading data from phone... OK
Now connect phone to UART cable
Checking phone at COM1 OK
Bypass MSL... error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

What can I do to solve it?

Regards,
onkeltom

debeliamark · 05-17-2013, 05:40

To unlock Galaxy Ace 2 ( even i8160 or i8160p ) you need to root this phone manualy first. There a few ways, but in all cases need to upload a some update package via SD card.
A good guide is writen here.
Just follow the steps and after rooting - unlock via Z3x.
WBR, DebeliaMark, BG

SHIJILFONOTLY · 05-17-2013, 09:27

READ
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/9391366-post23.html

onkeltom · 05-17-2013, 19:35

Hi,

doesn't work for me.
Manually rooted, but still:
Bypass MSL... error

Code:

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x26FCC15D
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM20
Setup connection... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I8160P_17-5-2013_18-24-35.pit
Sending system.img.md5... OK
Sending cache.img.md5... OK
Flashing done  (time - 00:02:37)
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
Reading phone info...
Model: GT-I8160P
Android version: 2.3.6
Product code: Unknown
Phone version: Unknown
PDA version: I8160PXXLE6
CSC version: Unknown
IMEI: Unknown
Checking Super user right... true
Reading data from phone... OK
Now connect phone to UART cable
Checking phone at COM1 OK
Bypass MSL... error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x26FCC15D
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM20
Setup connection... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I8160P_17-5-2013_18-33-0.pit
Sending system.img.md5... OK
Sending cache.img.md5... OK
Flashing done  (time - 00:02:33)
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x2992EF86
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM21
Setup connection... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I8160P_17-5-2013_19-52-1.pit
Sending cache.img.md5... OK
Sending hidden.img.md5... OK
Sending kernel.bin.md5... OK
Sending modem.bin.md5... Error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I9100
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x249DB180
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM22
Setup connection... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I9100_17-5-2013_20-4-45.pit
Sending modem.bin... Error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I9100
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x249DB180
Searching USB Flash Interface... not found
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I9100
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x249DB180
Searching USB Flash Interface... not found
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I9100
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x249DB180
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM22
Setup connection... OK
Set PIT file... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I9100_17-5-2013_20-5-56.pit
Sending cache.img... OK
Sending factoryfs.img... OK
Sending MLO... Error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I9100
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x249DB180
Searching USB Flash Interface... not found
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I9100
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x249DB180
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM22
Setup connection... OK
Set PIT file... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I9100_17-5-2013_20-9-18.pit
Sending cache.img... OK
Sending factoryfs.img... OK
Sending MLO... Error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
File analysis... OK
Total file size: 0x26FCC15D
Searching USB Flash Interface... detected COM21
Setup connection... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Saved to C:\Program Files (x86)\Z3X\Samsung\SamsungTool\Pit\I8160P_17-5-2013_20-21-24.pit
Sending system.img.md5... OK
Sending cache.img.md5... OK
Flashing done  (time - 00:02:38)
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
Reading phone info...
Model: GT-I8160P
Android version: 2.3.6
Product code: Unknown
Phone version: Unknown
PDA version: I8160PXXLE6
CSC version: I8160PDBTLE5
IMEI: Unknown
Checking Super user right... true
Reading data from phone... OK
Now connect phone to UART cable
Checking phone at COM1 OK
Bypass MSL... error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Selected model: I8160P
Selected port: COM1 USB Serial Port
Selected port speed: 115200
Reading phone info...
Model: GT-I8160P
Android version: 2.3.6
Product code: Unknown
Phone version: Unknown
PDA version: I8160PXXLE6
CSC version: I8160PDBTLE5
IMEI: Unknown
Checking Super user right... true
Reading data from phone... OK
Now connect phone to UART cable
Checking phone at COM1 OK
Bypass MSL... error
Done with Samsung Tool v.14.4

Any further suggestion?

Regards,
onkeltom

debeliamark · 05-19-2013, 05:19

may be you missed to switch to modem via *#7284# ?

onkeltom · 05-19-2013, 20:59

Hi,

I already switched to modem.

I figured out:
After resurrecting I8160P with Riff Box the Splash Screen and Download Mode Screen show I8160.
When flashing I8160P firmware (2.3.6 or 4.1.2) there is no IMEI and therefore no network and no way to repair IMEI via Z3X Box.
When flashing I8160 firmware *#06# shows IMEI and phone is registered in network.
This behaviour is reproducible.

Regards,
onkeltom

Tashthuringia · 05-24-2013, 12:55

Hello,

I have done a software upgrade vfrom GB 2.3.6 (XEF) to JB 4.1.2 (DBT) including a re partition by a pit file.
Everything works, but the Mobile is now seen by KIES as a German one (DBT) an even after downgrading to GB (XEF) the software works, but Kies just identify it as an German Variant.
So do I need pit file need a pit file for the GT-I8160P (NFC), France (XEF), to reset back all to France version (which was the original one?)
Where can I get it?

During the flashing process i have used the pit file of GT-I8160 (without "P") (that one, that can be found in the net, named: GT-I8160_EUR_XX_4G.pit)

Is there any difference in the pitfiles between the P or non P variants?
Thanks!

05-19-2013, 20:59	#6 (permalink)
onkeltom Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 38 Member: 1555702 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	Hi, I already switched to modem. I figured out: After resurrecting I8160P with Riff Box the Splash Screen and Download Mode Screen show I8160. When flashing I8160P firmware (2.3.6 or 4.1.2) there is no IMEI and therefore no network and no way to repair IMEI via Z3X Box. When flashing I8160 firmware #06# shows IMEI and phone is registered in network. This behaviour is reproducible. Regards, onkeltom Last edited by onkeltom; 05-19-2013 at 21:06.*

05-17-2013, 05:40	#2 (permalink)
debeliamark No Life Poster Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bulgaria Age: 56 Posts: 4,796 Member: 4627 Status: Online Sonork: 57528:debeliamark Thanks Meter: 1,034	To unlock Galaxy Ace 2 ( even i8160 or i8160p ) you need to root this phone manualy first. There a few ways, but in all cases need to upload a some update package via SD card. A good guide is writen here. Just follow the steps and after rooting - unlock via Z3x. WBR, DebeliaMark, BG

05-17-2013, 09:27	#3 (permalink)
SHIJILFONOTLY Product Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kerala-India Age: 46 Posts: 6,600 Member: 351924 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 12,469	READ http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/9391366-post23.html

05-19-2013, 05:19	#5 (permalink)
debeliamark No Life Poster Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bulgaria Age: 56 Posts: 4,796 Member: 4627 Status: Online Sonork: 57528:debeliamark Thanks Meter: 1,034	may be you missed to switch to modem via *#7284# ?

05-24-2013, 12:55	#7 (permalink)
Tashthuringia Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1 Member: 1945059 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Hello, I have done a software upgrade vfrom GB 2.3.6 (XEF) to JB 4.1.2 (DBT) including a re partition by a pit file. Everything works, but the Mobile is now seen by KIES as a German one (DBT) an even after downgrading to GB (XEF) the software works, but Kies just identify it as an German Variant. So do I need pit file need a pit file for the GT-I8160P (NFC), France (XEF), to reset back all to France version (which was the original one?) Where can I get it? During the flashing process i have used the pit file of GT-I8160 (without "P") (that one, that can be found in the net, named: GT-I8160_EUR_XX_4G.pit) Is there any difference in the pitfiles between the P or non P variants? Thanks!