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Pimp my scope: Unlocking Software Features in a Tektronix TDS784D

A while ago I’ve acquired an old Tektronix TDS784D oscilloscope. Originally, it came with these enabled options: While this already is a lot, there’s still option 2C (Comm signal analyser) which is a pure-software option. (In later production runs, the device might also already contain the necessary hardware for the bigger memory option 2M. Check… Read More »

Siemens A55

A friend visited me bringing two A55 with SIMlock. Both were from the same provider and both didn’t accept the unlocking code from the provider for some reason. After trying the usual tools without luck, we used the testpoint method. Using very sharp tweezers, we scratched away the protective from the desired trace and cut… Read More »

Samsung SGH-Z300/ZM60

I got a Samsung ZM-60 from T-Mobile (incl. SIMlock). The first shock came after switching it on for the first time: Everything was in the T-Mobile magenta color. After some research, I found out, that it’s originally a SGH-Z300. Firmware flashing Instructions on how to flash a new firmware are on handy-faq.de. There also was… Read More »