F.A.Q - Frequently Asked Questions !

[..::Angel::..]

Q: How to Recover SIMLock from Full Flash Dump ???
A: Go to IMEI and LOCKS->SL3 Recovery->Level 1 - Recover from Dump File
Press "Start Recovery" button, Select your DUMP File
Recovered SIMLock will be saved: "\Nokia\Recovered\FLASH_DUMP.bin.pm"

Q: How to Recover SIMLock Direct from connected Phone ???
A: Authorize Phone first from ATF Network tab (Activation Required)
Go to IMEI and LOCKS->SL3 Recovery->Level 2 - Recover from Phone
Press "Start Recovery" button and follow instructions
Recovered SIMLock will be saved: "\Nokia\Backup\357xxxx\357xxxx
RECOVERED_12D108A9.pm"

Q: "Level 3 Recovery is NEEDED for this Phone" ???
A: Go to IMEI and LOCKS->LOGIN->Sumbit SRP File (Activation Required + 25 ATF BF/SRP Credit)
Select SIMLock Recover Profile: "\Nokia\Backup\354xxxx\354xxxx_D8DF60B
0B3C8F289AA89C220.srp
Check after few hours ATF Support Site login from Software
"SL3 SIMLock Recovery" - there your simlock file can be downloaded

P.S. Phone which was unlocked before using BF/Network code will RE-LOCKED again
after SL3 Recovery Level 3. Your previous code from BF/Network code will work to unlock
phone again or you'll need to BF/buy code for it again.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...-only-1523680/

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ATF Box Credits:

There are few types of credit system...

- ATF Network credit - uses for Box activations only - can't be converted to ANY other credit,
they are "AS IS".

- ATF BF credit - uses for upload SL3 Unlock Files via ATF BF Server - can be converted to ONLY SRP credit,
if user wish to, else can buy direct SRP

- ATF SRP credit - uses for upload SRP Files (Simlock Recovery Profile) - can be converted to ATF BF credits

- ATF iCredit - uses for iDevices IMEI Network Information, Network SIM Unlock for Specific Networks and IMEI Un-Barring Request for Specific Networks - can't be converted to ANY other credit, they are "AS IS".

- ATF JTAG credit - uses for ATF Box JTAG Add-On Activation - can't be converted to ANY other credits

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[..::Angel::..]

How to UNLOCK Lumia phones:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/8866425-post2.html

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[..::Angel::..]

How to Decrypt XG213 HASHES for BF unlock:







Send Unlock Codes over USB cable:

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Hi, small F.A.Q on Lumia...

Q: Which Lumia phones we could unlock with ATF ?
A: Lumia 710 and 800 - all varient... different rm-xxx supported via TP unlock.

Q: Which Lumia phones we could repair boot-loaders with ATF ?
A: All Lumia Windows Phone 7 are supported for boot-loader repair via TP.

Q: Where can I find lumia Test Points ?
A: Here: "C:\AdvanceBox Turbo Flasher\Nokia\Lumia\TP_PIX"

Q: Can I unlock Lumia phones via USB cable with ATF ?
A: Yes, 710 is fully supported via USB cable unlock. For Lumia 800, it MUST
have OSBL QUALCOMM boot-loader inside in order to make USB unlock...
otherwise, TP unlock will only work.

Q: Is unlocking of lumia permanently ?
A: No. Its a patch-unlock, so after flashing firmware phone will be again locked.

Q: My lumia phone have "0" counter left, can I unlock this phone ?
A: Yes, counters can be back to "10" left, after flashing firmware. So you can
also unlock.

Q: I have dead lumia phone, can I repair it with ATF ?
A: Yes, can repair it. ATF supports boot-loader repairing and flashing afterwards.

Q: Do I need ANY activation for Lumia unlock, repair boot-loader ?
A: No. The update is FREE for ALL ATF BOX users....

BR, ATF Team.

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How to Decrypt XGOLD 1xx PM120 HASHES for BF Unlock:

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Just to merge all threads from sticky,, they are moved to F.A.Q:

Video Tutorials:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...asher-1126748/

Supported models for SL3 unlock, repair etc.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...twork-1221917/

How to use ATF AUTO UPDATE feature - Tutorial:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...orial-1499010/

How to upload SRP file to ATF Server:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...-only-1523680/

Important info before you TP unlock lumia:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...819-a-1540417/

ATF Windows 8/7/XP/32 bit/64 bit signed usb drivers:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...ivers-1562762/

Repair XGOLD phones SIMLOCKS caused by wrong counter reset:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...hones-1497095/

Nokia N9: ERROR: MEEGO Device Flashing Failed!
Firmware Version Downgrade NOT ALLOWED

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...nside-1494320/

BB5 SL3 Firmware Downgrade:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...e-atf-1606996/

How to create your Custom MASK Files for ATF SD Password Recovery

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...overy-1640000/

ENO read with ATF Box:

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...tware-1635175/

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609...ht=green+light

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How to repair dead Lumia WP7.x phones:

• Solder Test Point wires to Lumia
• Select Model from Windows Phone tab
• Make sure Correct Phone Type is selected on "TP Services" tab
• Click on "Test Connection" button to check TP connection
• And wait until the ATF Software will tell you to Connect the USB cable
• Once your Lumia is Detected
• Check to: M.B.R. (Master Boot Record), SEC_BOOT and OSBL DLOAD (Nokia)
• Click on "REPAIR BOOT" button

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Possible errors during lumia phones unlock and it's solutions:

Error log from software:

ERROR: Dump Aborted, Too Much Read Failures!

Solution:

1. Check for short circuit on TP area
2. Try with ATF Nitro/Lightning, this error mostly with ATF Big Box
3. Using ATF Big Box change boot-loader to OSBL QCOM and unlock via USB cable from eMMC Direct tab
X. for boot-loader change, check previous post!


Error log from software:

WARNING: Patch Bit NOT FOUND!
Maybe Phone is already UNLOCKED!

Solution:

Flash your lumia phone with latest available version and unlock again

Error log from software:

Dumping AMSS FAT16 Region
Please wait for 2-4 Minutes...
ERROR: FAT16 Header Not Found!

Solution:

ATF software could not find a point to patch on inside firmware.
In this case, you need to flash phone with latest available version
and do unlock again!

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How to repair dead Lumia 505, 510 and 610 phones:

• Solder Test Point wires to Lumia
• Select Model from Windows Phone tab
• Make sure Correct Phone Type is selected on "TP Services" tab
• Click on "Test Connection" button to check TP connection
• And wait until the ATF Software will tell you to Connect the USB cable
• Once your Lumia is Detected
• Check to: M.B.R. (Master Boot Record), SEC_BOOT, OSBL DLOAD (Nokia) and QCSBL
• Click on "REPAIR BOOT" button
• If phone still dead, then need to flash the phone via USB cable

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How to Restore OSBL DLOAD for Lumia WP 7.x only:

• Select Model from Windows Phone tab
• Go to "eMMC Direct" tab
• Press VOL UP and connect USB cable to powered off phone
• Click on "Scan Partitions"
• Click on "Restore DLOAD"

Now phone will be able to take flashing by ATF or any othe Nokia software....

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Lumia supported models for Dead Boot Repair via eMMC Test Points and ATF Software:

Nokia Lumia WP7x:

• Lumia 505 (RM-923) - World's first
• Lumia 510 (RM-889, RM-898) - World's first
• Lumia 610 (RM-835, RM-849) - World's first
• Lumia 610C (RM-836) - World's first
• Lumia 710 (RM-803, RM-809) - World's first
• Lumia 800 (RM-801, RM-819) - World's first
• Lumia 800C (RM-802) - World's first
• Lumia 900 (RM-808, RM-823) - World's first

Nokia Lumia WP8:

• Lumia 520T (RM-913) - World's first
• Lumia 520 (RM-914) - World's first
• Lumia 520 (RM-915) - World's first
• Lumia 521 (RM-917) - World's first
• Lumia 620 (RM-846) - World's first
• Lumia 720 (RM-885) - World's first
• Lumia 720T (RM-887) - World's first
• Lumia 810 (RM-878) - World's first
• Lumia 822 (RM-845) - World's first

Nokia Android:

• Nokia X (RM-980) - World's first

Samsung Phones:

• GT-I9300
• GT-N7100
• SM-G900H - World's first

XiaoMi Phones:

• XiaoMi Mi2s - World's first
• XiaoMi Mi3w - World's first

Cherry Mobiles:

• Cherry Mobile Flare S100 - World's first

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[srinibas]

From ATF V9.83 it is available to know the firmware version even in a dead / semi dead phone

See this - http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/9407761-post1.html

Now there is ZERO possibility of accidentally downgrade for Nokia BB5 SL3 phone

Use ATF & feel the power

Br - srinibas

[..::Angel::..]

How to repair Lumia WP8 dead boot:

• Solder Test Point wires to Lumia
• Select Model from Windows Phone tab
• Make sure Correct Phone Type is selected on "TP Services" tab
• Click on "Test Connection" button to check TP connection
• And wait until the ATF Software will tell you to Connect the USB cable
• Once your Lumia is Detected
• Click on "REPAIR BOOT" button
• If phone still dead, then need to flash the phone via USB cable

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How to unlock Lumia 710 and 800:

• Solder Test Point wires to Lumia
• Select Model from "Windows Phone" tab
• Make sure Correct Phone Type is selected on "TP Services" tab
• Click on "Test Connection" button to check TP connection
• And wait until the ATF Software will tell you to Connect the USB cable
• Once your Lumia is Detected
• Press "SP Unlock" button