Hi. I am using an unlocked T-Mobile HTC HD2. I purchased it unlocked so I don't have the unlock code. Is there a way to retrieve it from the phone? I thought I might be needing it since there's a new ROM update for T-Mobile HTC HD2.
As far as i know, once this phone is unlocked, it will always be unlocked. Its not like the iphone where every time you get a new update, you have to re-jailbreak and unlock the phone.
adamhlj said:
As far as i know, once this phone is unlocked, it will always be unlocked. Its not like the iphone where every time you get a new update, you have to re-jailbreak and unlock the phone.
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Thanks. I'll do a ROM update later today and I hope you're right or else I'll have to pay for an unlock code again. BTW, are there instances when we might need to re-enter the unlock code?
haydendo said:
Thanks. I'll do a ROM update later today and I hope you're right or else I'll have to pay for an unlock code again. BTW, are there instances when we might need to re-enter the unlock code?
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Once the phone is SIM unlocked it will not get relocked when flashing a stock rom.
An unlocked phone is nothing illegal (since you can get the code from the carrier). I really don't see the reason to have the code.. If you are sending the phone in for repair, that should not be an issue unless you have a cooked ROM installed.
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Hi guys,
I need some help as i've not been able to find anything searching around.
I have a T-Mobile HTC hero from my study abroad in England, then i want on to by an unlocked x10, and had left my hero apart. Now i was trying to unlock it to give as a gift to my brother, but after hard resetting i''m left at the First-Time Setup,
it is asking about the sim, but no other then the T-Mobile sim (which i dont own now) will work.
Can anybody please tell me how ca I get past this and manage to root my phone?
Well, you could follow through with your plan and unlock the phone. Then just follow through the setup with another SIM, then root. You don't need to root to unlock a phone.
First thank you for the quick reply.
but the problem is that with another sim, it just says Sim Locked, no setup no nothing,
while without any, it says please insert a sim
As said above, rooting won't help you unlock.
I've got a t-mobile hero here, and I unlocked it. Basically, you get the IMEI number, and you buy a code to unlock based on that IMEI.
You usually enter this code where it says SIM locked. I'm sure a little button appeared for me which let me enter my unlocking code.
But you can't do much without a SIM in the phone.
You can root without a SIM, normally, depending on what version of the ROM you are using
Well,
Isnt it that, if i manage to install a custom rom, my phone will be unlocked?
It is what i have been doing in WindowsMobile era.!
agron123456 said:
Well,
Isnt it that, if i manage to install a custom rom, my phone will be unlocked?
It is what i have been doing in WindowsMobile era.!
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Nah, unfortunately not. The baseband is the part that gets unlocked, and no amount of flashing custom ROMs, updating radios etc will unlock it.
Buy a code and use it
That's my recommendation. I paid £6.75 roughly for mine on ebay. A lot will do it instantly when the seller is online. Just get someone who has huge positive feedback.
thank you
now i get it
can you point me to the one where you bought your code?
agron123456 said:
thank you
now i get it
can you point me to the one where you bought your code?
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This is similar to the one I got mine from. I know people who have used this seller without issue.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...&pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL&hash=item3a5cbe7621
Would Anything bad happen if i put in the SIM unlock code through Android?
Using latest HyperDroid build.
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I used to use the sim lock through winmo, when I installed android I didn't have a problem (cant remember if it worked or not in android). Ive removed the lock since, but nothing bad ever happened.
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htc hd 2 android froyo 2.1 how do i enter sim unlock code?
i have an htc hd2 running on android froyo 2.1 from NAND is it possible to use the sim unlock code while the phone is still on android
Since someone else had dug up this old thread, I wouldnt mind finding out the answer too.
I have a T-Mob HD2 with Android on NAND. It is currently sim locked to T-Mob but I plan on moving to 3 in the next few months. Is it possible to enter the unlock code via Android or would I need to go back to Win Mo, Enter the unlock code and then back to Android?
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Yeah wondering whos going to be the labrat to give it a try and let us know how it works out
menz83 said:
Since someone else had dug up this old thread, I wouldnt mind finding out the answer too.
I have a T-Mob HD2 with Android on NAND. It is currently sim locked to T-Mob but I plan on moving to 3 in the next few months. Is it possible to enter the unlock code via Android or would I need to go back to Win Mo, Enter the unlock code and then back to Android?
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I will be able to answer this soon as I have just ordered my unlock code from T-Mobile. Apparently it could take up to a month for it to arrive though!
It will work fine. There are no limitations on the sim depending on what software you're using.
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MattOG said:
It will work fine. There are no limitations on the sim depending on what software you're using.
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I thought I remembered someone trying to unlock the phone while in android and it wouldn't stick... it accepted the code but it kept showing as locked. Maybe it was with WP7... I can't remember. I'm getting my unlock code today, but I have wp7 on nand and android on SD, and I doubt we can sim unlock our phones while in sd android, but I might try it while in WP7 and see.
Wait, are we taking about the PHONE unlock code? Ie, phone is locked to T-mobile etc. or the SIM code, ie, put a pin in before you can use the sim.
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Wait, are we taking about the PHONE unlock code? Ie, phone is locked to T-mobile etc. or the SIM code, ie, put a pin in before you can use the sim.
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As in my phone is network locked to T-Mobile and want to use an unlock code so I can use my phone on another network.
Yes, the 8-digit SIM unlock code can be entered through Android. I did it to my wife's phone 2 days ago.
secano said:
Yes, the 8-digit SIM unlock code can be entered through Android. I did it to my wife's phone 2 days ago.
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So did you test it by putting a AT&T or whatever sim card in? Where you able to get 3G on a different network? I will be ordering my Sim Unlock code soon and it would be awesome if I didnt have to install winmo
Got my unlock code today. Put an o2 sim card, entered unlock code and worked fine. Tried with a vodafone sim card afterwards and it also worked fine too.
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So did you test it by putting a AT&T or whatever sim card in? Where you able to get 3G on a different network? I will be ordering my Sim Unlock code soon and it would be awesome if I didnt have to install winmo
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When i asked for an unlock code i got a 15 digit code, (this is form T-Mobile).
Guys,
I hope we talking about network locked mobile devices. ;-)
My hd2 is on android and I get unlock code. But when I put different sim card, everything's work fine except radio, of course (no service). What is procedure to input network unlock code?
If I remembered correctly, when hd2 was on win6.5 and I put different sim, phone asked to unlock code. Now is a big difference.
Any suggestion?
Someone may explain the steps for introduce the unlock code under android? Because with android installed the HD2 dont ask about unlock code when i pu no T-MOB sim card.
not sure why code is not worknig.
I have an HTC HD2 Leo locked by t-mobile. I installed Android on it. I am entering the code to unlock and I am getting back to the same message again. Do I need to install windows back on it again? I get an error saying incorrect password. Maybe my code is not correct. Any clues would help tremendously. If I put a t-mobile sim card in it I do not get the prompt but again no signal since it is not active.
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Sophronis
this may sound strange but my unlock code only worked under windows!! So after spending a few hrs I rolled back to windows enter the code, then back to Android and everything worked fine.
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?
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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
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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.
Hey,I got a t-mobile HD2 off amazon a new one. It's locked to T-mobile.How can i unlock it to work with other network's?I know i shud type a unlock code or whtever by paying some amount...but i am very tight on budget.. How can i unlock it for free?
akhil_kumar60 said:
Hey,I got a t-mobile HD2 off amazon a new one. It's locked to T-mobile.How can i unlock it to work with other network's?I know i shud type a unlock code or whtever by paying some amount...but i am very tight on budget.. How can i unlock it for free?
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If you are not on tmobile, ask someone on these forums who is to get an unlock code for you. You just have to give them your IMEI and wait for 24-48 hours.
I would do it for you but I only get one unlock every 90 days and I recently did one.
oh! I shud still get the phone.....estimated delivery date is august 24th. I heard there is something like we need to flash a SSPL and then it would be unlocked! I will give the IMEI as soon as i receive my phone! Please help me!!
thanks :-D
my phone run now right *yeah*
akhil_kumar60 said:
oh! I shud still get the phone.....estimated delivery date is august 24th. I heard there is something like we need to flash a SSPL and then it would be unlocked! I will give the IMEI as soon as i receive my phone! Please help me!!
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SPL has NOTHING to do with carrier unlocking. You can do it stock if you want. Flash a different SPL if you want a custom ROM, WP7, or Android (without loading WM first).
carrier unlocking is done only by putting in a foreign SIM, then putting in the unlock code generated by tmobile.
SO now could you explain me clearly wht should i do to unlock it?? Can i just flash another SPL and then flash android and then i twill be unlocked???
akhil_kumar60 said:
SO now could you explain me clearly wht should i do to unlock it?? Can i just flash another SPL and then flash android and then i twill be unlocked???
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Like I said, carrier unlocking has NOTHING to do with your SPL or which OS you have flashed. It is done with the unlock code generated by T-Mobile. They will do it for free for anyone who has an account with them and has not unlocked a device for 90 days or more (which is why I can't help out).
I'm sure someone in these forums would be willing to help you out.
Hello, i just bought a verizon htc trophy and i live in Peru, does someone knows a website where i could unlock free?
also, i read when i flash the phone to a custom ROM the phone free it selfs?
To carrier unlock it, you can call Verizon and ask them to unlock the SIM for international travel, but no guarantees.
To developer unlock or full unlock (using either WP SDK for the first or the DFT HSPL tool) the Trophy you need to follow the various tutorials out there.
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To carrier unlock it, you can call Verizon and ask them to unlock the SIM for international travel, but no guarantees.
To developer unlock or full unlock (using either WP SDK for the first or the DFT HSPL tool) the Trophy you need to follow the various tutorials out there.
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could you provide me some links?
im at peru, i cant call verizon :/
tvm777 said:
could you provide me some links?
im at peru, i cant call verizon :/
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They have a number for peru.
0-800-50010
If that doesn't work, just use the live chat at VerizonWireless.com
thals1992 said:
They have a number for peru.
0-800-50010
If that doesn't work, just use the live chat at VerizonWireless.com
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im not the original owner (i bought used) and i guess i will need his data in order to unblock it
i'll go with the custom rom solution
htc trophy its spark w, right?
whats the most stable and updated rom?
tvm777 said:
im not the original owner (i bought used) and i guess i will need his data in order to unblock it
i'll go with the custom rom solution
htc trophy its spark w, right?
whats the most stable and updated rom?
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To have the sim unlock you have to call verizon. There isn't any other way to unlock it unless you pick up an aftermarket sim, which I can't help you with. (I don't know, nor know if they are legal in the US.) They might be able to unlock it depending on how long the last owner had it on their plan.
Besides, its a good PDA. Flash the Norkser 8858 rom and follow the steps for CAB updates in the WP7 Development and Hacking forum.
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To have the sim unlock you have to call verizon. There isn't any other way to unlock it unless you pick up an aftermarket sim, which I can't help you with. (I don't know, nor know if they are legal in the US.) They might be able to unlock it depending on how long the last owner had it on their plan.
Besides, its a good PDA. Flash the Norkser 8858 rom and follow the steps for CAB updates in the WP7 Development and Hacking forum.
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i want use it as phone, i have unlocked other phones in past, with imei or other metods, as far i know is not illegal in my country
with a total flash with new rom, sim will be unlocked , i will use with other carrier
tvm777 said:
i want use it as phone, i have unlocked other phones in past, with imei or other metods, as far i know is not illegal in my country
with a total flash with new rom, sim will be unlocked , i will use with other carrier
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That not quite how windows phones work. Flashing a different rom, only flashes the OS, not the stuff that directly interacts with the Hardware, e.g. the Radio driver. There is only three radios for the Verizon Trophy and they are all from Verizon, so there isn't much to do. The Radio is what controls the SIM locking, and no one has tried decompiling it, afaik. I'm afraid that you either have to contact the last owner or call verizon. Not much more I can do.
You can try and see if its been already unlocked by inserting your SIM, but chances are that it will prompt you for an unlock code. You can get that from various sites online and pay, or try Verizon for free.