I've read the Wiki, honest, it possible I've just missed this one little tidbit. I am getting a T-Mo Wing today. It has to be CID unlocked to be able to flash other roms, correct? To do that I have to go through one of the unlocking services online, correct? Thanks for answering my n00b question.
From my understanding, it is necessary to CID unlock the Wing for some of the ROMs.
I flashed this ROM with no problems on my Wing :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329456
But I've heard before that the device must be CID unlocked in order for one to install 3rd party Roms on it... but I'm not all entirely sure, since I don't have that much experience since I've only had my Wing for about a month.
I flashed three roms without unlocking. However I called T mo yesterday and requested that my phone be CID unlocked. They asked me a couple of questions and told me HTC would send me the info to unlock my phone. Said it would take 24 to 48 hours!
hawk915402 said:
I flashed three roms without unlocking. However I called T mo yesterday and requested that my phone be CID unlocked. They asked me a couple of questions and told me HTC would send me the info to unlock my phone. Said it would take 24 to 48 hours!
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CID unlock or SIM unlock?
SIM unlock - ability to use it on different networks (ATT, VERIZON....)
CID unlock - ability to install non T-mobile ROMs on it.
Typically, SIM unlocking takes 2 days, and all you have to do is give them the IMEI number and then they email you some code within 2 days.
they'll SIM unlock with no questions asked ... but CID unlocking would technically void your warranty...
Are you sure they are CID unlocking your phone? not SIM unlocking?
Yeah your right, its a sim unlock. I dont think I want to CID unlock at this point...it voids the warranty. There are plenty of Roms you can flash without CID unlocking.
no need CID unlock , nor SIM unlock for Wing.
it is not MDA!
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Sorry If this has been covered before I have searched but a million differnt threads each saying different things.
I understand to get custom roms onto the wizzard you need to be CID unlocked.
I have a tmobile mda vario/wizzard G4 (from what ive read its a G4 if your ipl/spl ends .0001)
Ive sucsessfully unlocked the simlock using lokiwiz and am looking at CID unlocking. From reading the forum it sounds like only imei check.co.uk can do the unlock however when i looked at the website i couldnt see any mention of the cid unlock. just want to check as i dont want to spend £20 to sim unlock a phone thats already unlocked.
assuming all is well and they do do the g4 cid unlock as part of the process, the fact that im already sim unlocked using lokiwiz shouldnt present any problems should it?
Thanks
funy said:
Sorry If this has been covered before I have searched but a million differnt threads each saying different things.
I understand to get custom roms onto the wizzard you need to be CID unlocked.
I have a tmobile mda vario/wizzard G4 (from what ive read its a G4 if your ipl/spl ends .0001)
Ive sucsessfully unlocked the simlock using lokiwiz and am looking at CID unlocking. From reading the forum it sounds like only imei check.co.uk can do the unlock however when i looked at the website i couldnt see any mention of the cid unlock. just want to check as i dont want to spend £20 to sim unlock a phone thats already unlocked.
assuming all is well and they do do the g4 cid unlock as part of the process, the fact that im already sim unlocked using lokiwiz shouldnt present any problems should it?
Thanks
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Yes imei-check.co.uk CID unlock your device as well. You can also use shelltool to update the OS on your CID locked G4 device, this is a free alternative. Before paying imei check you might want to confirm that your device is CID locked.
how can i confirm its locked?
thanks
funy said:
how can i confirm its locked?
thanks
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Check if your device is CID locked here.
Use SoftSPL or HardSPL to unlock.
I used HardSPL and can flash with huge amount of roms now..
Is calling or emailing in ATT to get a unlock code the same as CID unlocking? or would I need to hack my 8525 to CID unlock it so I can add Different ROMS???
When you instal HardSPL your device is CID unlocked. It means that you can flash any Rom to your device. However, it is still SIM locked. Fot that you need to go to the Hermes Upgrading Forum.
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Is calling or emailing in ATT to get a unlock code the same as CID unlocking? or would I need to hack my 8525 to CID unlock it so I can add Different ROMS???
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if all you want to do is add new roms, use HardSpl v7, its a sticky at the top of the hermes mobile 6 or hermes upgrading sub-forums.
it fools the program into thinking your super cid without actually being super cid.
anyone please correct me if i'm wrong.
I think this answerers my question and worry about just running my phone as is and upgrading later if I want.
I keep reading later 8525's are impossible to sim unlock once they have been turned on once, so I was leery of even running the phone as is... but now since I know I DON'T have to sim unlock it to flash roms then I'm not going to worry about the unchangeable radio rom.
please can some body tell me how to unlock her110
i have one here that i am trying to unlock.
what kind of unlock?
do you want a sim unlock or a cid unlock?
sim unlock will allow to use your phone with carriers other than the branded one.
cid will let you flash a custom rom to your phone.
its sim and cid unlock plz
sim-try contacting your service provider and telling them you're going overseas. If they wont give you the code, try one of the many paid services out there.
cid-lock. HardSPL. Read up about it.
ok, thanks
Hey guys, please excuse my noobness, I have read thoroughly but I am still confused!
I have an O2 Orbit (ie Artemis) and I am going to the USA soon.
I've become a bit confused as to what I need to do to my Artemis to get it working with a prepay sim in the states.
I've seen the posts about cid unlocking, but I'm not sure if that's the same as a sim unlock, and I don't want to brick my phone!
I'm not too bothered about cooked roms etc, I have updated to WM6 and I'm reasonably happy with it, I just want to be able to use my phone in the USA.
Would someone be kind enough to take the time to explain what I need to do?
Thanks
I forgot to add, I tried this tutorial to perform a sim unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400445
but unfortunately the 'artemis sim unlock' download link is broken
I think it should already work in the US. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that only phones bought in the US from a provider are SIM-locked. CID unlocking is only used to help you flash your phone to a different ROM, which, as you already mentioned, you are not interested in doing.
I see, so CID unlocking is nothing to do with what I want, I simply need a SIM unlock, assuming my phone is SIM locked.
SIM locking is normal practice for UK service providers, so I assume it is locked.
Is there any way I can tell if my phone is SIM locked, or do I have to test it by putting a SIM card from a different provider in it?
I have a Telus Desire HD.
I used to have a Desire on Telus and was able to purchase an unlock code, worked 1st time.
I have had the Desire HD for about 2 months, want to unlock now.
I purchased unlock code from MobileinCanada, I have purchased unlocks codes in the past from them and they work fine.
The Desire HD I have tried on 4 attempts without success.
Question 1:
How many carrier unlock attempts can be done before device is bricked?
Question 2:
Do I have to root the device in order for carrier unlock to work?
I have already paid for the unlock, I would prefer not to root, any suggestions, I hope someone can answer question 1.
On the screen with the keypad, I get the following message "SIM service provider unlock PIN".
Does this mean the 8 digit unlock code will not work, do I have to input a telus code 1st
Help!!!
Please
I think if you call Telus and tell them you're going to europe for a while, they can provide you with a working unlock code... They've been doing this for a few months now!
Hello mate.
Try following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
It should sim unlock your phone, but remember you have to have a build lower than 1.72.405.3 and a specific radio..
Just follow the topic!!
Take care!
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digao100nocao said:
Hello mate.
Try following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
It should sim unlock your phone, but remember you have to have a build lower than 1.72.405.3 and a specific radio..
Just follow the topic!!
Take care!
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Thank You for the follow up, this looks like rooting the device, I do not want to root it, just want to unlock the carrier unlock
tagme said:
I think if you call Telus and tell them you're going to europe for a while, they can provide you with a working unlock code... They've been doing this for a few months now!
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I think you have to wait 3 months plus pay $75, most of the unlocker sites are $25.
If the unlocker sites will not work, I may have to resort to calling Telus, I did pay for device outright vs 3yr.
Can you confirm if the fee from Telus is $75?
golfman32 said:
Thank You for the follow up, this looks like rooting the device, I do not want to root it, just want to unlock the carrier unlock
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You can unroot it back and keep it unlocked by reflashing the original rom.
That is what i was going to say,
Root it run radio S-OFF then run the rru again job done.