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Hi all
New to the forum, i dont actually have my SPV yet will be getting it probably next week, just want to find out all i can, but initially i`d like to know how to unlock it.
I will be using my t-mobile PAYG sim after it`s unlocked, also is it worth getting any UL software from eBay? I feel the answer is probably no!
I couldnt find anything specific to the unlocking of the SPV M600, hence the post..
Hope you can help, great forum also!
Maracas
I took the easy, although not free route of using http://www.imei-check.co.uk/m600unlock.php
Cost £20 but did the job perfectly without having to mess around flashing other ROM's onto the device.
Great thanks ...
ill 2nd that option
i tried various routes.. lots of hassles.. eventually gave up and use this method. it was instant. literally 5 minutes was all it took
Fairly new to the PDA style phone's but not new to windows so definitely enjoying my new 8125. Done some lurking already and have some great apps on the phone. Still have a question though. I travel allot and so far the phone has done well in the US here, but I am getting ready to travel outside mainly the Dutch Caribbean and South America. I bought the 8125 from BestBuy even though I still think its locked thru Cingular and I am on a Cingular plan. Will I be able to make phone calls outside of the US with this phone particularly in the Venezuela region? Any input is appreciated.
dutch antilles
I guess you will travel around Aruba Curacao and Bonaire.
you can use your phone over there your 8125 is a quad band and I know from my own experience that your device will work and you will be able to call.
Though, keep in mind that it is not cheap calling over there, and know for sure data will costs a lot.
enjoy your stay, and if you go to Curacao, i know some nice spots for you.
hey, i have an 8125 also that is unlocked. i have found that when traveling the best option is to unlock your device and use a local carrier's prepaid sim. if you know a little about computers and phones you should be easily able to unlock your phone.
good luck
I have traveled to many other countries and used my locked Cingular 8125. Shuold not be a problem. Bt as said, you only have a few options.
Unlock the device and buy a prepaid sim when you get there. Downside? Friends, Family, and CoWorkers wil not have your number.
Pay the roaming fees whereever you go. This can get real expensive real quick.
Or if your going to have an extended stay or travel often, get an international plan from Cingular. Get to keep your number and all works as normal (well minus having to use international dialing and not having a quick way to voicemail).
Read up on it here...
http://www.cingular.com/learn/international/roaming/international-roaming.jsp
Hope this helps...
Sweet, can anyone link me to some unlocking threads? I am not up to date on the subject for this phone in that particular area. Additionally Brooks.nl I used to live on Curacao so I know plenty of little spots myself Thnx though
Thank you everyone for all the input
pookrat said:
I have traveled to many other countries and used my locked Cingular 8125. Shuold not be a problem. Bt as said, you only have a few options.
Unlock the device and buy a prepaid sim when you get there. Downside? Friends, Family, and CoWorkers wil not have your number.
Pay the roaming fees whereever you go. This can get real expensive real quick.
Or if your going to have an extended stay or travel often, get an international plan from Cingular. Get to keep your number and all works as normal (well minus having to use international dialing and not having a quick way to voicemail).
Read up on it here...
http://www.cingular.com/learn/international/roaming/international-roaming.jsp
Hope this helps...
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thats fine for you, that people will know your number but the down side to that is that the people that you want to call you abroad will be making an international call. and those people usually cant afford to do so. thats why i suggested a local prepaid sim. because most likely they will get a local number to use that natives of a country wont have to pay extra international charges for.
just some food for thought
Ok first you'll want to CID unlock your device, just follow Dr. P's guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435&highlight=lokiwiz
Now SIM unlocking I don't know much about since I haven't tried it, but check in either lokiwiz 0.2b thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=249474&highlight=lokiwiz
lokiwiz 0.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=265928&highlight=lokiwiz
Or Faria's guide which explains both processces
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263116
I almost forgot Welcome to the forums Alamein, be sure to read the first post in those threads and follow directions to the letter and you should be fine. I do however advise you to read a bit more then just the first post since those threads are going to be the basis for future tinkering on the phone. Determine if you have a G3 or a G4 device and do things accordingly. Anyways have fun.
masr1979 said:
Ok first you'll want to CID unlock your device, just follow Dr. P's guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435&highlight=lokiwiz
Now SIM unlocking I don't know much about since I haven't tried it, but check in either lokiwiz 0.2b thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=249474&highlight=lokiwiz
lokiwiz 0.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=265928&highlight=lokiwiz
Or Faria's guide which explains both processces
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263116
I almost forgot Welcome to the forums Alamein, be sure to read the first post in those threads and follow directions to the letter and you should be fine. I do however advise you to read a bit more then just the first post since those threads are going to be the basis for future tinkering on the phone. Determine if you have a G3 or a G4 device and do things accordingly. Anyways have fun.
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Thank you!!! Definitly taking my time and reading these.
is there any solution to unlock htc herald
thx
I was looking for one all over the web. Didn't find any. Dozens of unlock utility available for wizard, hermes, universal and many others but no herald. http://www.imei-check.co.uk/heraldunlock.php can do this, but it's not free, that really sucks
rustamb said:
I was looking for one all over the web. Didn't find any. Dozens of unlock utility available for wizard, hermes, universal and many others but no herald. http://www.imei-check.co.uk/heraldunlock.php can do this, but it's not free, that really sucks
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I did it this way and it worked even under vista.
If you have a T-mobile wing, you can buy a unlock code for it on ebay ( cost 34$ ( 4$ cheaper from imei-check and without any knoleged , cable or download software at all )
but it only support T-mobile USA Wing ( HTC Herald speacial made for t-mobile )
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1...e=http://search.ebay.com/unlock+t-mobile+wing
papamopps said:
I did it this way and it worked even under vista.
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same here, fee wasnt too bad
wrongaboutmyself said:
same here, fee wasnt too bad
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I unlocked it with imei.check
BUT!!!!!!!!!!
After flashing a cooked rom - my herald is bricked. I get the "Vender-ID error" even after CID-unlock.
AHHHH.
SO imei.check - sucks
Hi guys!
1st Thank you very very much for the good work about our PDA.
I am new owner of a beautyfull Herald but it is network locked. I don't want to registare to imeicheck (for obvious reason) and I really hope that you will not forget to cook a special rom to SIM Unlock the Herald PDA.
I will stay tuned for happy news!!!
THX
Unlocking works, it looks like they use the same unlocking code used on other htc device, just preformed from there servers. really efficient! It cost me $40 us dollars though. Am i hearing this doesnt Super CID the phone though.
I currently have an unlocked herald I use with t mobile. BUT .. I know for sure if you're a tmobile consistent customer for several months, you can request an unlock code and they will send it 2 you via email within 24 hours. I did that once, told them I was going over seas and plan to use a pre paid sim card. No questions asked, they sent me the code with instructions to unlock my phone. I believe you can also request an unlock with Cingular as well, but read somewhere they will try to give question you to death, but you'll get one. hope this helps.
robosiris said:
I currently have an unlocked herald I use with t mobile. BUT .. I know for sure if you're a tmobile consistent customer for several months, you can request an unlock code and they will send it 2 you via email within 24 hours. I did that once, told them I was going over seas and plan to use a pre paid sim card. No questions asked, they sent me the code with instructions to unlock my phone. I believe you can also request an unlock with Cingular as well, but read somewhere they will try to give question you to death, but you'll get one. hope this helps.
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I believe this is only for unlocking the SIM, but unlocking the CID is something very different!
The Dutchman said:
I believe this is only for unlocking the SIM, but unlocking the CID is something very different!
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and can you please tell me what's the difference?
i know that sim unlock is to make your phone work with any network but what's cid unlock
aLdaRiS said:
and can you please tell me what's the difference?
i know that sim unlock is to make your phone work with any network but what's cid unlock
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to falsh roms with different languages.
WWE = WorldWideEnglish
GER = german rom
etc. you can only flash the rom from your country.
When you have it cid-unlocked you can flash every rom.
lol
I am buying an unlocked softbank X01HT on june 21st.
My question: Is there a hardware difference between these 2?
I am assuming it's just branding difference but essentialy the same unit?
BTW this forum rocks, it had a major influence in my decision to purchase a smartphone. I am hooked!
I would say VERIFY the device is truely unlocked before buying it, the softbank is notorious for being difficult to unlock. If I was to be recommending between the two...go for the TyTN since it is fully unlockable really easily.
The two devices are identical but softbank has loaded a different bootloader onto the ext_rom...if it is turned on and allowed to configure itself then you are stuck with an unlockable device (that we know of).
Softbank X01HT
Thanks for your prompt reply.
The guy I am buying from garantees it's unlocked to work on any GSM provider. I plan to use it on FIDO, I am in montreal, canada.
I want to put a WM6 rom on it as soon as I get it.
BTW yourwebsite rocks too, I like the tutorials for flashing ROMs, very cool.
I forgot:
For some reason, any HTC TYTN I have found so far are far more expensive than the softbank, that's why I was wondering if there was a hardware difference. Thanks for answering that question.
Now I am puzzled because if I am stuck with the softbank ROM, it's not exactly the best out there from what I hear.
Obviously you got a ISP unlocked phone.
Thats what the guy promised.
What you didnt get is the CID unlocked and X01HT is not easily unlocked if it is turned on and allowed to configure itself. May be the guy whom you bought did that.....and we will never know until you get the phone.
olivierdamiron said:
For some reason, any HTC TYTN I have found so far are far more expensive than the softbank, that's why I was wondering if there was a hardware difference. Thanks for answering that question.
Now I am puzzled because if I am stuck with the softbank ROM, it's not exactly the best out there from what I hear.
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CID unlocked
Well, I haven't bought it yet, I was planning to pick it up in Toronto in june 21st but this CID business might change all that!
I'll find out before I get it. Thanks for the heads up SL.
olivierdamiron said:
For some reason, any HTC TYTN I have found so far are far more expensive than the softbank, that's why I was wondering if there was a hardware difference. Thanks for answering that question.
Now I am puzzled because if I am stuck with the softbank ROM, it's not exactly the best out there from what I hear.
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Because the TyTN is fully unbranded by any carrier (Its a HTC branded one) and also comes as standard SIM unlocked, which the rest dont from the carriers.
ALL of them are CID locked its just the softbank is VERY difficult to CID unlock...infact the only way to CID unlock one at the moment is to NEVER turn the device on then read through the thread on it first. It is very unlikely that this guy has CID unlocked it.
But Its not a problem really since once HardSPL is on the device it reports it as SuperCID anyway
I have HTC Softbank X01HT. GSM unlocked, works fine.
I have some other issues on that (overwritten MAC address, 3G problems) which i'm working on to fix, but otherwise works fine with me.
X01HT
Thanks for your input pop20032004, I just emailed the store I plan to get it from to see if it's CID locked or not, awaiting their response.
They have even offered to ship it with WM6 pre-installed but I prefer to tweak it myself so I get the apps that I want and not the original WM garbage apps.
What ROM are you using?
Oops
Disregard my question about the ROM !
CID business...
mrvanx said:
Because the TyTN is fully unbranded by any carrier (Its a HTC branded one) and also comes as standard SIM unlocked, which the rest dont from the carriers.
ALL of them are CID locked its just the softbank is VERY difficult to CID unlock...infact the only way to CID unlock one at the moment is to NEVER turn the device on then read through the thread on it first. It is very unlikely that this guy has CID unlocked it.
But Its not a problem really since once HardSPL is on the device it reports it as SuperCID anyway
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Thanks for the advice, I will make sure to resist the temptation of powering it up when I get it. One last thing, which thread are you refering to?
Or what should I search for?
Cheers
Hi olivierdamiron, No problem... I tried WM Black, wm6 premium, and other one (i dont remember now). I liked the stability of wm6.premium.v2 with X01HT. I also did Radio upgrade & bootloader upgrade to 2.10.Olipro (HardSPL v7). I'm really enjoying this device...
CID question
Well, just got a response from the rep, he quotes:
"Yes, it is CID unlocked. We have WM6 and can load it for you at no charge if you prefer. Just request it in the special instructions section during checkout."
So that's it then, thanks ALL for the advice.
I'm looking for the same phone you are buying. Could you post the link to the company you are getting yours from? Is there a warranty on the unit you are getting? Thanks in advance for your help
X01HT
I found it on Ebay, the guy says he has a store too. I am now waiting on warranty information and also further confirmation that it truly is CID unlocked
I will post the info as soon as I have it, still debating if I should go for it at this point with all the horror stories I hear about CID unlocking the X01HT.
The seller claims it's a Softbank X01HT with the TYTN ROM in it, this automaticaly makes it a bit fishy. It means it was modified at some point, certainly not by Softbank, they are notorious for their simlock feature if you go through the forums, and it also means it was repackaged. If they just unlock them and repackage them right away, I suppose it's fine.
Anyway, I will post more info as soon as I hear back from the seller.
olivierdamiron said:
I found it on Ebay, the guy says he has a store too. I am now waiting on warranty information and also further confirmation that it truly is CID unlocked
I will post the info as soon as I have it, still debating if I should go for it at this point with all the horror stories I hear about CID unlocking the X01HT.
The seller claims it's a Softbank X01HT with the TYTN ROM in it, this automaticaly makes it a bit fishy. It means it was modified at some point, certainly not by Softbank, they are notorious for their simlock feature if you go through the forums, and it also means it was repackaged. If they just unlock them and repackage them right away, I suppose it's fine.
Anyway, I will post more info as soon as I hear back from the seller.
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Check out this guy here on eBay. He gives a two year warranty and used a supercid program that he says works the same as if the cid was unlocked. He doesn't care what rom you run, so that won't void the warranty. Price is the only issue. He's about $500US for an X01HT shipped within the US.
See if this works for ya ...
X01HT with TYTN ROM
Yes, a bit pricy but might be worth looking at.
I imagine these guys buy them bulk in ASIA, they are softbank then he flashes them and repackages them. At 400 bucks I would go for it but 500 US is a bit steep.
These type keep poping up on Ebay all the time, I am sure a better deal will come up soon, I check everyday.
Thanks for the link.
Cheers
On order, Softbank X01HT Black w/WM6
Well I have made the jump and sent my payment for a Softbank X01HT Black with WM6 preloaded.
I picked it up from here : http://www.networkingrus.com/SoftBank_Phones-SoftBank_X01HT_Pocket_PC_Phone_Unlocked.html
According to networkingrus, it is fully CID unlocked.
I will keep you guys posted as soon as my phone arrives to share this experience.
He also has other HTC phones like the new Touch and stuff, very cool online shop.
they are going like hot cakes!
In10se: In the end, your Ebay link was the best deal out there for sure. There are cheaper ones but the sellers don't look too reliable.
This guy has an excellent EBay rating and I see you ordered one there too!
Cool stuff. Share your experience here, I will be posting details here as well.
Cheers
I have been reading this forum for the last few days. And checking out what your guys are doing here. (I like it!) Now I have some question for some of the experts that will help me make the choice of selecting my new phone.
I have T-mobile USA an currently have a razr. Now I have been thinking of getting a ppc after reading some reviews and things like that I see the kiaser might be the best ppc availale.(This is what I get from reviews don't shoot me) at this time. But I'm not looking to spend that kind of money on a phone. Even though it is sim unlocked not cid unlocked according to reading here what the difference is.
1. Should I go with a T-mobile Wing or go for the HTC Herald? And what is the difference really between the two phones. One is branded the other is not. Or should I try for the next power house in line that would be an HTC Hermes (TYTN).
2 Now if I do that and choose one of the two unbranded phones. It's a possible chance that I will get one that doesn't have english Os (maybe buyng from ebay). And I would like to use the best Rom for that phone from here of course. I'm just thinking i don't want to brick the phone right away. So are there easy methods to cid unlocks on any of these 3 phones? I just listed so I won't have problems trying to flash to a new Rom. With branded or unbranded phone and english or non english Os? Really need help with this.
1. The herald is inevitably more expensive than the wing. if you like tmobile, i'd go with the wing. This is because its unlocked, no? Either way, eh. Anything unlocked will be more expensive.
2. Again, I wouldn't choose the unbranded unless you dont intend to use it with tmobile. Either way, you can call them and ask them to unlock it for you after a set amount of time. This sim-unlocks the phone. Now, for cid-unlocking, we have three choices- aserg's method, USPL, and Hard-SPL.
Aserg's was popular back in the heyday of Herald flashing. Nobody really uses it anymore
USPL writes a temporary SPL to the phone that allows it to be flashed.
Hard-CID replaces the phones SPL with a permanent one that can't be overwritten (i think).
IN conclusion, if you really want an unlocked phone, get a wing, wait 60 days, ask them for the unlock code, and unlock away. To flash a new rom, use USPL or Hard-CID. In the end, you end up with an unlocked phone with CID bypass capabilities.
If you had searched, you would have known that.
Ok let me be more specific here. I do appreciate the reply!
Now here is what I'm asking is the the unbranded Herald better than the T-mobile wing beside looks? (the wing is ugly looking compared to the herald) I will be using the phone on T-mobile service. I understand the price difference in the phone being locked or unlocked. And if so of going unbranded should I choose between Herald or Hermes? The unbranded phones would be sim unlocked not cid unlocked. As I understand and maybe have a different language firmware or Os other than english which I can't understand not bi-lingual. And the wing would be locked both ways but be in english already. If I was to cid unlock what is the most safest way to do so?
If your staying on Tmobile, get a wing. Theres no damn good reason not too. The difference between the two????? Color and I believe keyboard layout -- hence the idea of "rebranding." Same thing.
Get a Wing. Its prettier and unlocking it is a breeze.
People just love the deep, dark, almost pearlescent blue of my phone , as do I!
So there is no difference in the Herald or Wing. So what you are saying is leave the unbranded phones alone. Is the Hermes still a good phone to use unbranded on T-mobile service or just plain ol get the wing and call it a day and stop boggling my brain? I do appreciate the help guys Thanks.
try to find it here:
www.pdadb.net
and choose what you nee.....
IMO, I think that a PDA without a physical keyboard is almost pointless.
I know the basics of the phones. I was just asking for some hands on experience opinions. Best ppc hands down bang for the buck.
go for htc p4350..
my choice any day
Is there any particular reason you are saying go with the P4350? According to others as stated earlier they said go for the wing.
I'm partial to the Wing, but the Herald is just as good. I've seen the Wing selling on ebay for between 250.00 - 300.00 unlocked.
It's not about being lock or unlocked because what I plan on doing soon as I get the phone. I will flash it with a Rom from this site. So I'm looking to make sure I'm getting the best for the time being. Until I get an itch again for the upgrade bug. So here are my choices T-mobile wing, HTC Herald or HTC Hermes. And according to those here is that I would guess that the Wing being the most easiest to flash I assume???? But I'm looking for the best phone that I will be happy with a cool Rom from here with all the tweaks added.
This is to itje. Do you feel there are any huge differences between the p4350 and the wing? If you had any experience with both phone. Or are you saying this because you have a p4350?
Herald V/S Wing
Ok, let's make it very clear Herald and wing are the same exact thing, except one is unlocked and HTC branded while the other is made specifically for America and t-mobile branded. Now lets countdown the major differences good and bad.
The Wing-it's cheaper since it's made for american customers. It comes with Wm6 built in. Less expensive if bought locket with t-mobile. But it shoud'nt be a problem for you since you already have t-mobile.
Herald-Not made for american customers, so you have to buy it unlocked hence more expensive. COme with wm5 you have to manually upgrade to wm6. You get to register with HTC and reciev all the updates.
Bad stuff about having branded T-Mobile: it comes with Myfaves, this app takes up a ton of storage and program meory, hate htis s**t.
So these were the differences in Herald and the wing.
but if you do chose to go unlocked then the question is Tytn V/S Herald V/S Tytn II right. As you know the tilt or tytn ii is the best and the most powerfull phone on the market, but as you mentioned before it's expensive, really really expensive. But depends on how much you want to spend ATT sells it locked for $550, plus unlocking charge. If you want to specifically buy tytn 2 then it's like 600 to 700 dollars.
Now Herald v/s Hermes. Herald is slimmer and lighter than Hermes. Arguably better looking too. But the Hermes has a 400mhz procceser while herald only has 200 mhz. Hermes also has a second camera for video call(the American version dosen't have it) the herald dosen't. And finally Hermes also has 3g, the herald dosen't. But you won't be able to use 3G since T_Mobile USA, dosen't support it. I hope this answers all your questions. Tell me if it dosent.