(47 votes, average: 4.32 out of 5)Before you can optimize and configure your Blackjack to run at optimal speeds you must first app unlock the thing. App unlocking means you can run unsigned 3rd party software on your Blackjack. If you don’t application unlock it’s security settings, any changes you make that is registry based, will not be saved.
NEW: Please note this not a SIM Card Unlock, this is an Application Unlock. Please read the post “Unlocking the Blackjack SIM Card” to learn how to do this.
Here is the easy steps:
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Download and install Device Security Manager Powertoy for Windows Mobile 5.0 from Microsoft. This is a nifty utility to show what security policy is in effect. If you connect your Blackjack to your PC, you’ll see two tier security policy is in effect.
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Download and copy secpolicies.cab to your Blackjack using ActiveSync. I got this from sems.org who got it from Telus support, after following a post on qusers.com.
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Run and install it. This allows you to install third party SSL Root Certs.
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If you run Device Security Manager Powertoy for Windows Mobile 5.0 now (it is listed in Start - Programs as “Security Configuration Manager”, you’ll see now you are using One Tier Prompt. Select Security Off and click Provision. It will install tool.cab to your device and then provision the settings.
These instructions are based on the ones found for the Motorola Q provided by sem.org.
28 Users Commented In This Post
7-13-2007 at 16:29:23 from 67.177.67.146
I’ve downloaded secpolicies.cab and transferred the file to my blackjack, but how to I run the file? Is there a specific place on the the phone this file needs to be transferred to? Ive moved it into the ‘my documents’ folder, but it does not show up on the phone when i navigate to that folder.
7-13-2007 at 21:29:50 from 76.23.93.148
Doccarl, are you by chance navigating to your ‘My Documents’ from the My Stuff link in your Start menu? For some reason, someone made the grand decision to only let you view certain file types using the My Stuff file manager. If that is the case then to get the cab file go: Start > Applications > File Explorer. You should be able to scroll down to the file and hit OK.
Let me know if this was helpful. I would be more than willing to dig a little deeper if I was totally off the mark.
7-14-2007 at 01:35:45 from 70.8.173.36
i can not get the second program to work. ask for a net security 2.0 or higher and installed but still not working
7-15-2007 at 20:37:20 from 67.177.67.146
Actually, you hit the nail right on the head. I just discovered that the files would show up if I use the file explorer application. Thanks for the info!
7-24-2007 at 17:44:17 from 24.92.193.23
This tip is freakin’ AWESOME! Thanks so much for this. It worked perfectly (except I had to d/l MS Framework on XP, and it didn’t work in Vista).
After some research, I reckon you’re the unofficial internet authority for taking maximum advantage of the Blackjack (or at least amassing the appropriate information from dark and scary places). As such , I have some general questions. I am an avid PC fan & overclocker, but ignorant when it comes to mobile devices & hope you haven’t addressed these previously for fear of sounding a twat:
Q1: Can I delete the .cab files on my Blackjack once they’ve installed?
Q2: Is there a performance hit to store programmes on the micro SD?
Q3: When - in your opinion - do you think we’ll get Mobile 6.0?
Q4: It’s my first Smartphone & I don’t care to listen to music when on the move; but I do travel a lot. Where can I get TV shows to d/l onto my micro SD for viewing later?
FYI, I bought a really wicked accessory from Hong Kong that takes the data/audio/recharge Blackjack output & turns it into a standard headphone jack (stereo). I’ll attach the link if people are interested.
Cheers,
d
7-27-2007 at 16:18:41 from 32.138.17.74
i thought this was an unlock to where i could use my t-mobile service on my BJ guess i missread it. if it is i followed the instructions to the letter. and nothing
8-4-2007 at 14:31:10 from 69.119.233.200
Hey Cory
After downloading the cab file and opening it using WinZip, the only file I see is setup.xml. Is that the only file I need?
8-6-2007 at 16:44:25 from 216.117.107.249
nyclad, The cab is kinda of like a exe file. It’s going use the XML file to configure your Blackjack. Let em know know if you have any other questions. - Cory
8-6-2007 at 17:13:12 from 76.199.105.246
Hello Dostoyevsky77,
Could you please post the link - where you can buy the really wicked accessory from Hong Kong that takes the data/audio/recharge Blackjack output & turns it into a standard headphone jack (stereo).
I for one,am certainly interested.
8-10-2007 at 16:06:42 from 70.230.79.10
This link might also be helpful..
http://www.orneta.com/help/installation/not.digitally.signed.with.trusted.certificate/
8-12-2007 at 10:20:01 from 24.92.193.23
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-Headphone-Audio-adapter-for-Samsung-BlackJack_W0QQitemZ260146736730QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3311QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
As a matter of fact, if you simply type in “blackjack headphone” into an e-bay search, you’ll pull a tonne of them; maybe you can find one not from Hong Kong for faster (cheaper) shipping.
Cheers,
d
8-27-2007 at 08:53:47 from 71.37.36.120
Does this unlock the simlock on the phone?
8-27-2007 at 18:31:10 from 207.47.31.250
I am trying to use my t-mobile in Blackjack. I followed the above procedure, but the phone still prompts me for the unlock code when I put my t-mobile chip in it.
10-2-2007 at 18:25:45 from 69.236.93.80
Hey Cory I am getting the setup file onto my phone after dragging the secpolicies.cab file onto my Blackjack and trying to open it on my phone all that happens is i get a bunch of text and there is nothing to DL so now i am stuck on finishing the unlocking process! Help please i am in serious need of using this phone so i need to unlock it asap!! THanks a ton
10-31-2007 at 12:06:52 from 24.90.75.35
it keeps saying i need a 2.0 .net framework and i downloaded it already nd it still dont work
11-15-2007 at 07:35:20 from 210.17.130.10
FYI, THIS DOES NOT UNLOCK THE SIM!!
I just followed the above instructions. Removed my AT&T SIM card. Inserted the SIM card (Hong Kong) and started up the phone and it asked for the SIM unlock code. I just shelled out $20USD to have site send me an unlock code.
I believe this is only an application unlock and a great way to do it. Thanks!
Cory, it would be wise to add a line at the top of this page that advises readers that this does not unlock the SIM….OR Perhaps I am just a dumbass and didn’t do it correctly.
CHEERS!
11-21-2007 at 10:40:46 from 68.157.147.250
You don’t have to pay to unlock this phone. Call up your international customer service support number if you have a provider already and explain that you are going to another country and need the phone unlocked. They were happy to do it for me, so unless you don’t already have a provider there’s no reason to shell out $20 like the last poor bloke.
12-31-2007 at 00:57:13 from 97.90.151.0
I have a Blackjack and I want to use it with T-mobile; it asks me for network Pin, does it has anyway to unlock that? Please help~~~
1-18-2008 at 00:09:18 from 67.171.131.197
Hey you i have been trying to get this phone to work tethered to my pc for as long as i have had it. It seems that i can get as far as getting secpolicies.cab on my phone and view it withh file explorer but it will not install it says the certificate is from a unknown source. Any ideas as to how to get the thing to install it? Thanks
3-8-2008 at 23:07:46 from 66.171.14.78
For anyone looking to unlock the SIM CHIP of their Blackjack (or any phone with Tri or Quad Band capabilities (aka world phones) on a T-Mobile or ATT/Cingular network (USA)).
Due to a recent (near the end of 2006) decision from the US Copyright Office, its no longer illegal for customers to unlock cell phones from their wireless carriers.
Shortly after, the two leading wireless carriers whom implement the GSM “sim chip” technology, T-Mobile and ATT/Cingular, started releasing unlock codes on an individual basis if requested for legitimate use.
As it turns out, if you have plans to travel abroad (outside of North America) you can call the wireless carrier, inform them of your trip (location & dates), and they will escalate your request to their technical service department. Within 3-5 days you should receive an email with an unlock code that is tailored to your individual phone.
In my case, my wife and I have the same model phone (i-607), and I had to request codes for both of our phones while on the call with customer service. We then received unique unlock codes for each phone, ie one code does not unlock all phones of the same model.
After unlocking the sim chip your phone becomes permanently unlocked. You will then be free and able to use a pre-paid sim chip while traveling abroad.
The reason I suggested only tri/quad ban phones are they are the only phones capable of functioning outside of the US.
As far as I know, which I could be wrong, this does not do any good for CDMA phone carriers such as Verizon and Sprint/Nextel. Nextel phones use (or used to use) a sim chip but the phones are not true GSM.
Best wishes and pass it on!
3-9-2008 at 18:33:44 from 208.127.32.169
Followed your application unlock recommendations, worked fine. BUT, afterward could not access internet or email. After much messing around, found that NO Security setting was the problem, when I changed to single level prompt, everything started working.
RG
3-15-2008 at 19:50:48 from 209.112.185.47
tried to unlock phone following directions but .cab file won’t install still says not signed
3-20-2008 at 14:04:41 from 69.250.243.55
Dear Cory,
Thanks first and foremost for the excellent tech tips and help on your forum for the i607 BJ. I downloaded the secpolicies.cab on my computer, synced to my phone but anytime I click on it to run it nothing happens. I would be very grateful if you could pls provide me step by step guidance on how to do this please! I’m somewhat proficient with computers. Thank you in advance!
3-31-2008 at 17:47:26 from 201.224.213.146
Hi, i need to know , this program works fine in SGH-i321N Samsung. I bought this smartphone in Venezuela and works only with digitel network. I live in Panama and my carrier told me they doesnt have de codesto unlock my phone. Please help me
4-2-2008 at 19:43:27 from 76.192.205.129
It works as it resolve my issue as I could not install any application to my Samsung blackjack
5-24-2008 at 19:47:03 from 76.17.57.86
i have unlock my blackjack sgh-i607, but when i put the t-mobile sim in, it is saying need to unlock the sim, does anyone know how to do this, I looked that the posts, and the posts do not say anything about unlocking the actual SIM?
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