Hi Folks,
I have spent a considerable amount of time before i actually registered searching through hundreds of posts in relation to the unlocking to the HTC HD2 on T-Mobile (UK) everyone appears to give links to various different websites who charge for unlocking,some people appear to contradict what others have said and to be honest it's all very confusing!
I'm due to take delivery of a brand new HTC HD2 this coming Monday and it's locked to T-Mobile, that's doesn't present a problem as such as im on T-Mobile here but i do want to get it unlocked for when i go back to Dublin so i can put my Meteor SIM or any other SIM card in, however in all the times ive had mobiles that have been locked to 1 network ive always managed to get them unlocked usually online but im coming up short this time, my question is - is there anyway i can get this phone unlocked without having to pay to do so, also i recall someone saying you need to get it flashed first before you get it unlocked, can some clarify and any other tips would be appreciated.
Good forum this and quite helpful
flashing has got nothing to do with unlocking.
certain networks unlock for free but some charge dont know about tmobile.o2 recently started to unlock for free.
certain networks dont even lock it just wait and see.
carphone warehouse most of the time they give unbranded phones so its unlocked.
my hd2 says tmobile on box but there's no sign of tmobile customization.
on the other hand my mates phone is on tmobile and its customized .
just wait for it..
adamo86 said:
flashing has got nothing to do with unlocking.
certain networks unlock for free but some charge dont know about tmobile.o2 recently started to unlock for free.
certain networks dont even lock it just wait and see.
carphone warehouse most of the time they give unbranded phones so its unlocked.
my hd2 says tmobile on box but there's no sign of tmobile customization.
on the other hand my mates phone is on tmobile and its customized .
just wait for it..
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Cheers mate..yeah ill just wait and see when i get the phone,with some luck it will be unlocked.
I see a lot of people working on a lot of other things, but is anyone actually actively working on a solution to unlock the Streak?
How did people get their Nexus Ones/Desires unlocked without going to their Telco?
How do these websites get unlock codes for phones? Have they hacked the phones and come up with some kind of keygen?
Or does every unlock code, whether its from a Telco or an independant websirte, ultimately come from the Telco/Hardware manafacturer?
I am looking everything few days at loads of "unlock" sites ...other forums etc.. Still nothing. Expect things start after the streak launch in the US.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but i thought those unlocking sites got the codes direct from the carrier?
Also, i believe those with unlocked Nexus's (myself included) have unlocked ones because they got them direct from Google. All the others are locked down to the different carries. As far as i'm aware, the only way to unlock a phone is from these unlocking sites or via the carrier, and as O2 have said they wont be releasing the unlock codes until next year, it will be a while before the option becomes available.
Unlock sites don't always get unlock codes from carriers. Plenty of people who are able to develop an key generator. Willing to develop one is another matter, guess its all about ROI.
ROI? Republic of Ireland? Why? Is there where most of the key gen devs live?!?!
I've had enough of this unlocking business.
I've tried for three days now, going to over 10 local stores, malls, and other places to see if they can unlock my Rogers Dell Streak. I've tried countless websites only to be disappointed too.
Seriously, what's with carriers locking their phones? If people want to use their network, it should be because of their plans and customer service, not because of what phones they have.
Oh well, I'm selling my Dell Streak now. Very frustrated, because I actually like the device. But until there is a freakin easy way to unlock it, forget it. Not worth the hassle and headache.
Just use a rebel sim, it's only snobbery when people say it's not unlocked with a rebel, when you can do exactly the same thing.
The going rate for a streak code unlock is $100 or £45
Try to find unlocked code on ebay
My streak was unlocked with this thing
Trust_no1 said:
Try to find unlocked code on ebay
My streak was unlocked with this thing
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You mean this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELL-STREAK-W...MobilePhones&hash=item1c16256efb#ht_500wt_922
they charge 90 pound to unlock !!! I am really doubt you paid for that...
Yes, I am looking for unlock code for my Streak too because it's an engineering sample and AT&T doesn't have the unlock code in their comuter.
It would be nice if someone could actually do something about this. Most AT&T folks have it easier since AT&T readily gives out the codes over the phone. Us unfortunate souls stuck with O2 locked Streaks are effectively screwed until O2 decides to change their stance on the unlocking thing. And most of the solutions found online are exorbitantly priced too.
att is giving out unlock codes for the streak. infact they are giving out unlock codes for their other phones too. dunno whats possessed them of all people to start doing that. if you have a rogers streak you can call att, they may have them since i dont think anything is really changed from the att one. i believe o2 is giving out unlock codes for the streak too. if not, you can always try the rebel sim card. it costs money and doesnt work with 2.2 though.
I can unlock without any problems.pm me if you need an unlock. Att only gives them out for SOME existing customers.
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royalmail said:
You mean this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELL-STREAK-W...MobilePhones&hash=item1c16256efb#ht_500wt_922
they charge 90 pound to unlock !!! I am really doubt you paid for that...
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did it really work?
Is anyone actually working on an unlocking solution?
Yes: judging by the results of folks on the modaco forum keep pestering o2 until you get a result.
unlocking my Streak
I have a Streak which bought privately and an o2 sim only contract
If this is of any help, hear is the way I just unlocked mine free of charge and a day later (yesterday) my upgrade to 2.2 came through, bearing in mind this has taken about 10 days. you will understand why, as you read!
I emailed o2 and simply asked for an unlocking code, knowing the reply I would get setting in motion my already written response thanks to adzman over ad Modaco
o2 replied
Hello
I'm sorry the Dell Streak can't be unlocked by us as it's an exclusive phone and the manufacturer haven't given us the unlocking rights. Please contact the manufacturer to get it unlocked. I hope this helps. If you need any help, please email us or you visit our online helps centre on, (unable to post link)
I then replied
Hi
My understanding is the streak is no longer exclusive to o2 & therefore should qualify for unlocking. Other people have successfully obtained an unlock code for their streak from o2 The streak is now available on orange & vodafone (unable to post link) Also the streak is available sim free directly from dell or via tesco & argos (unable to post links) I understand that when first released this handset was exclusive to o2 & therefore not available for unlock. But as I’ve demonstrated this is no longer the case. I have no intention to leave o2, I like O2 that's why I came back to you, It's the fact that I bought this O2 Dell Streak privately and am using a sim only contract from you. Besides the dell streak is now available for unlocking via 3rd party companies (unable to post link) Please can you provide the unlock code, obviously I would rather deal directly with yourselves, but if need be I can get my device unlocked via the 3rd party. as i say, I’m very happy with O2 - please don't ruin the relationship I have with O2. If required I’d be delighted to talk to an O2 representative from your service management team to ensure my needs as a customer are met Thanks & regards
o2 replied
Hi
We don't have the code for this one on our database & will need to request this from the manufacturer. I'll have this requested & pass it on to you as soon as we get the code back.
Kind Regards
I replied
Dell Streak, and my IMEI number is= 354************
After a while I replied
l seem to be still awaiting my unlock code, is there a problem?
o2 replied
Hello
Thanks for your email. I'm sorry you haven't received your unlatching code yet and for the delay in getting back to you. Unfortunately, we're having trouble getting the codes for Dell Streak devices at the moment but we'll keep requesting the code you need. I'm afraid I can't tell you how long this will take, but as soon as we have the code you need we'll let you know. If there's anything else we can do for you just drop us an email. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Kind Regards
I replied
Re my waiting for my Dell Streak unlatching code. If you haven't got my code on your database and have to retrieve it direct from dell, does this mean that I will also have a problem with the O2 Android 2.2 upgrade which is due out today?
Next day I received my unlatching code
Hi
We have receive unlatching code for your Dell Streak handset however we haven't receive unlatching procedure for the same. The code you require for your handset is "02******"
Kind Regards
The procedure is simple take out your sim and put in a competitors, Tmobile, Vodafone etc. it will then ask for the code when you switch back on.
All this was over a 10 day period
Hope this is some use to somebody
jeremyritzmann said:
I can unlock without any problems.pm me if you need an unlock. Att only gives them out for SOME existing customers.
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I got an unlock code from calling AT&T. They said to enter another carriers SIM card, to get the prompt for the code. I do not know anyone who has a service with a SIM card in my city, besides T-Mobile. And no one here uses crappy T-Mobile.
My question is: how else can I get the prompt to unlock without another carriers SIM card?
(Dell will call AT&T on your behalf to get the code as well if you are scared of the AT&T techs)
sim
you can get a free pay as you go sim from the Tmobile site, don't know how long it will take to come through or maybe get in touch with somebody local to send you an expired one.
I have a bunch of expired tmo sims laying around if you need one.
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I got an unlock code from calling AT&T. They said to enter another carriers SIM card, to get the prompt for the code. I do not know anyone who has a service with a SIM card in my city, besides T-Mobile. And no one here uses crappy T-Mobile.
My question is: how else can I get the prompt to unlock without another carriers SIM card?
(Dell will call AT&T on your behalf to get the code as well if you are scared of the AT&T techs)
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Once again, some will some will not. And mostly if youre in need of an unlock code youre not planning on using att, which att WILL NOT provide an unlock code to non customers sadly.
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calling anyone who can help out a windows mobile returnee. i just got a t-mobile wing from my cousin from the US as a gift but it's still sim locked to t-mobile. this is my 2nd windows mobile phone after my o2 XDA IIs got stolen way back 3yrs ago. i love these kinds of phones coz i can do lots of stuff like install apps. but of course, i want to use the phone on my home network also. so, can i ask anybody on the site, who has free time, to call t-mobile and help me out to get an unlock code? i am from the philippines and i have no other way of calling t-mobile to get an unlock code. i tried my cousins but apparently, they're too busy to do such things at the moment. anyway, i just wanted to post this hoping somebody here, who is a t-mobile subscriber, would be kind enough to call t-mobile up for me. thanks to whoever wants to help. my t-mo wing's IMEI is 35286201606649701. my email address, by the way, is [email protected]. thanks guys!
no one wants to help...tsk tsk...
please help....
how long should the unlock code be? i got a 15-digit code? is that correct? and how do i type it in? the unlock code dialog box let's me type only 8 digits? anyone care to help?
HTC-P4351 from Unicel
I have an old HTC P-4351 (assume it's the same as the T-Mobile 4350 "Wing") that I bought from a local carrier (Unicel) that went out of business a year and a half ago. I replaced it with an AT&T Tilt2 which I'm very happy with and have found a ton of neat tricks for here. Thanks for that.
I'd like to put the 4351 on eBay but it's locked, the company is out of business and can't provide an unlock code. I attempted to get one from HTC but they replied that only the carrier could provide that information. From what I see on eBay, the thing could fetch about $80 if it wasn't a locked brick sitting in my drawer.
IMEI: 35286201072742502
Instructions on how to unlock would be greatly appreciated.
I just had a nice, long, "LiveChat" with AT&T, who purchased the original carrier (Unicell) the phone was sold by. They seemed eager to help, knew exactly what I was asking for and why, asked all the right questions including the IMEI... and then told me no unlock code was available in their system after looking it up.
Hi, a friend of mine just bought a sim-locked Lumia 820 from a guy in the UK (we're from Italy, he knows that it was sim-locked, don't ask me why he did it). It's locked by O2 and, as far as I know, it's impossible to unlock it without being the original owner with the O2 SIM and then asking the support to unlock it. However, he went to a tech store and they said that they can unlock it (by paying money obviously)... I told him that I don't think they can do it, but I'm not sure now... what do you think? Are there any other methods to unlock it, maybe free?
Not impossible to unlock, I have done it before many times and use http://www.mobileunlocked.com/
They can be expensive but their service is very good, Best of luck
really? how can they do that? Is there a keygen in which you put the IMEI or something like that?
You can get free unlock code for handset locked on uk O2 from us, Just login using facebook and writedown model and IMEI number (put in HIDE as key icon in editor for security reason) and thats all.
Just wait when thread is open again because is only one on time
http://www.windowsmania.pl/pozostal...ie-simlocka-dla-forumowiczow-4668/index4.html
Been reading through the sim unlock thread using the hidden menus and it seems to not be working for recent modems / versions.
I've just got a EE locked UK S4 but want to use vodafone. BOught phone 2nd hand but it's only 3 months old and EE ask for 6 months before unlocking.
Don't mind paying, but can anyone recommend a reliable unlock site.
I realise this request has the potential to just attract a bunch of spammers so feel free to deltete the thread if it just fills up, with cr$ppy links to scam sites.
Thank you
Lumsdoni said:
Been reading through the sim unlock thread using the hidden menus and it seems to not be working for recent modems / versions.
I've just got a EE locked UK S4 but want to use vodafone. BOught phone 2nd hand but it's only 3 months old and EE ask for 6 months before unlocking.
Don't mind paying, but can anyone recommend a reliable unlock site.
I realise this request has the potential to just attract a bunch of spammers so feel free to deltete the thread if it just fills up, with cr$ppy links to scam sites.
Thank you
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Are you sure that it is locked?
I'm on O2 UK and I'm sure that they were shipped unlocked.
My handset is atleast as I did O2's online unlock and it said that the handset was already unlocked.