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htc herald unlock solution

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

Questions About Unlocking An HTC HD2

Hola peeps. I just ordered a new T-Mobile HTC HD2 off ebay Saturday, and i'm expecting it between tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm going to need the phone unlocked, and am planning to buy a $10 code off ebay. Now, has anyone else done this and it works? Where do people normally buy their unlock codes? If I accidently put in a wrong code how many tries do I have before it locks up? What happens when it locks up? Will a hard reset fix the lockup? Would someone here be willing to call T-Mobile for me if I give them my IMEI and ask for an unlock code? Thanks, hopefully I can get all my questions answered!

PurpleLlamaLover said:
Hola peeps. I just ordered a new T-Mobile HTC HD2 off ebay Saturday, and i'm expecting it between tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm going to need the phone unlocked, and am planning to buy a $10 code off ebay. Now, has anyone else done this and it works? Where do people normally buy their unlock codes?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652562&highlight=unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=673791&highlight=unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652512&highlight=unlock
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If I accidently put in a wrong code how many tries do I have before it locks up? What happens when it locks up? Will a hard reset fix the lockup? Would someone here be willing to call T-Mobile for me if I give them my IMEI and ask for an unlock code? Thanks, hopefully I can get all my questions answered!
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I've never tried to unlock a phone myself, I've always taken them to the store and had someone there do it.
Anyone else wanna take a crack at those last three?

I think its 4 incorrect entries, and i also think it has to be reset by the carrier (or maybe manufacturer)
but maybe thats just poeple getting confused with sim card lock.
Hard reset wont affect it, its part of a different system within the phone, same with the unlock itself (when it works) and also the same with total call duration timers.

Ugh, so if I call T-Mobile, can I get an unlock code? I don't have any proof pf purchase and i'm not a customer. If I gave my IMEI to a person on T-Mobile could they unlock it for me if I cant?

PurpleLlamaLover said:
Ugh, so if I call T-Mobile, can I get an unlock code? I don't have any proof pf purchase and i'm not a customer. If I gave my IMEI to a person on T-Mobile could they unlock it for me if I cant?
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T-Mobile can't unlock this one right off the bat.
As part of their new "Security", they changed the way the phones are locked now.
HTC is the only one who can get the unlock code, but they will only respond to T-Mobile.
You have to request the unlock code from T-Mobile and they will contact HTC, who will email the unlock code back to T-Mobile, who will pass it on to you. This process can take several weeks, depending on the workloads at each end of the process.
All of this is explained in those links I gave you from my first response, but some of it is buried in deep.
I am not a fan of T-Mobile's new security policy, but it seems to be effective.
I saw a post just the other day where someone with a newer phone than mine (bought mine April 4th) couldn't get it unlocked with the current commercial methods and would have no choice but to finish paying the phone off before requesting the codes from T-Mobile.
If this continues, T-Mobile should be seeing a slower attrition rate with this phone than they have others, with new customers ending their contracts and moving to AT&T or Rogers (etc.). Once they see a difference, you can bet your bottom dollar that they will continue to release phones that are manufacturer-locked, making it as difficult to unlock as possible.

So if I call, will they give me an unlock code? If not can I ask someone I know to ask for one?

locked HTC HD2 bought on e-bay

Hello everybody,
I'm kindly asking you to give me an advice concerning the possibility to use the phone in other network than that in which it is locked. Practically, I intend to buy a locked HD2 on e-bay (there are also unlocked phones offered, but the locked ones are cheaper) and I want to know if it would be possible to unlock it with my sim card (unlock it) and also to flash another (cooked) ROM on it. Is it relevant in which network is locked the phone, or it can be unlocked regardless the original network? If it's possible, which would be the safest way to do it (HardSPL?)?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Conrad

Conrad-007 said:
Hello everybody,
I'm kindly asking you to give me an advice concerning the possibility to use the phone in other network than that in which it is locked. Practically, I intend to buy a locked HD2 on e-bay (there are also unlocked phones offered, but the locked ones are cheaper) and I want to know if it would be possible to unlock it with my sim card (unlock it) and also to flash another (cooked) ROM on it. Is it relevant in which network is locked the phone, or it can be unlocked regardless the original network? If it's possible, which would be the safest way to do it (HardSPL?)?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Conrad
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Hey
your phone can be unlocked, but you will have to use an unlocking service, some network providers will provide an unlock code for a fee (O2 is free) if you've been with them for a certain amount of time, or you could try http://www.unlock-now.com/ - very quick service (got my unlock code in 30mins) for €25.
just one option, you may find cheaper alternatives on ebay?

Conrad-007 said:
Hello everybody,
I'm kindly asking you to give me an advice concerning the possibility to use the phone in other network than that in which it is locked. Practically, I intend to buy a locked HD2 on e-bay (there are also unlocked phones offered, but the locked ones are cheaper) and I want to know if it would be possible to unlock it with my sim card (unlock it) and also to flash another (cooked) ROM on it. Is it relevant in which network is locked the phone, or it can be unlocked regardless the original network? If it's possible, which would be the safest way to do it (HardSPL?)?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Conrad
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First off is it a TMOUS HD2 or a EU version?
And Second where are you?? EU or US.
There is a guy on ebay that is very reliable, a lot of people here use him, and I as well, got my unlock code in 15 minutes , for $10 ..
The phone can be unlocked no matter where it is from and you can flash custom ROMs ...
Depending on which version of phone it is and where you are at , your mileage may vary on service ....
You cannot sim unlock the phone with a flash, but you can use HSPL3 to put pretty much any compatible ROM on it, again depends on which version of the phone ...
Hope that helps a little ....

Buy it on eBay. Save some money. They have unlock codes for as low as $10.00 and since it's eBay, your money is safe too just in case the code doesn't work, although I haven't heard of anyone complaining so far.

yup buy unlock code from ebay... i got it from swiftunlocks i think... 15 bux, but got it quick ...

drownage said:
yup buy unlock code from ebay... i got it from swiftunlocks i think... 15 bux, but got it quick ...
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I, also, used swiftunlocks.. $15.

[Q] Can anyone unlock phones?

I need to unlock my HD2. I need to get the 25 digit activation code. Does anyone on here know how to do this or could point me in the cheapest direction for the newest database? i know mine needs a code from the most up to date database.
thanks.
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There is a lot of threads on this exact subject, please use search next time.
Now as for your question yes you can simple unlock your HD2 as well as most other smartphones that require a simple card to work. I see your carrier is listed as T-Mobile so all you have to do is contact T-Mobile And tell them you need a unlock code cor your HD2. Tell them you are going to have to go out of country for business or a vacation and you want to be able to use a local carrier's services while there. Or if you want just tekl them you are going to terminate your contract with them and switch to another carrier, but still want to use your HD2 and not have to buy another phone. I recommend the first suggestion myself but hey sometimes honesty is the best policy. Your other option is to go to Ebay and buy a code. they are not expensive at all. It is up to you how you want to go about getting your code. Be advised though using your HD2 with another carrier. You will only get Edge signal for your data signal. This is because of the hardware in the HD2 not the software. If you are switching to AT&T the Australian HD2 can use AT&T's 3G Signal but no other HD2.

contacting t-mobile isn't an option. ill just save up money and buy one on ebay. i knew i was gonna have to do that but i was just seeing if anyone on XDA could unlock phones.

is there a way to unlock my phone for free without calling t-mobile? like how do the people on ebay/other sites do it?

guess not....? :[

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I just got the phone off Craigslist, I didn't waste time spend little $, went to three sites, try and get codes, no luck, waste times, n hope I ll get my $ back. After 2 weeks, I finally got unlcok code from the seller, who's carrier is tmobile, since I asked him I can't get the unlock code from different sites, so he finally forwarded tmobile email w unlock code to me. So especially u r with t mobile , and why not hv they give u code?

eyeisdasteve said:
contacting t-mobile isn't an option. ill just save up money and buy one on ebay. i knew i was gonna have to do that but i was just seeing if anyone on XDA could unlock phones.
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i already said earlier.

eyeisdasteve said:
i already said earlier.
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You can get a friend who uses tmobile to do it for you? You get one unlock code every 90 days. I've unlocked two phones already including my HD2 and they don't care whose phone it belongs to.
All they ask for is the IMEI, the phone model, and an email address to contact you to send you the code. At first I got a confirmation email a day after calling, then the three days later they sent me the code.

they dont look up account info?

eyeisdasteve said:
contacting t-mobile isn't an option. ill just save up money and buy one on ebay. i knew i was gonna have to do that but i was just seeing if anyone on XDA could unlock phones.
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just like he sad ebay... way to keep money in your pocket

eyeisdasteve said:
they dont look up account info?
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Not from my experience, I previously had a Samsung phone with TMobile and when I called them and told them I wanted to unlock an HD2 they didn't ask any questions and just asked for phone info. They even offered me free unlimited internet for a month as a promotional offer, lol.
Just make sure your bill is paid, they won't give you the unlock code if your bill is outstanding.
TMobile has some awesome service, I'm going to miss them.

yea, i have an outstanding bill. i tried calling them and just saying i bought the phone off of someone. they said they needed the original owner to call them. guess ill just get 1 off ebay.

Anyway to unlock lg v20 t-mobile?

I have been looking all over the place to unlock my v20, the places I have see charge a lot of money just to unlock it. I bought the phone from ebay its in perfect condition, I guess the original owner did not pay off their account. So I'm trying to find a way to unlock it any ideas?

Green Ranger 54 said:
I have been looking all over the place to unlock my v20, the places I have see charge a lot of money just to unlock it. I bought the phone from ebay its in perfect condition, I guess the original owner did not pay off their account. So I'm trying to find a way to unlock it any ideas?
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My understanding is that if there's a balance owed to t-mobile then even the commercial unlock services won't be able to unlock ? it

If I root will that unlock it? I'm on firmware 10s

Green Ranger 54 said:
If I root will that unlock it? I'm on firmware 10s
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No, you're probably screwed honestly.
Was the phone advertised as unlocked? You might be able to get it refunded with paypal if you file a dispute and it was falsely advertised.
I'd recommend sticking to sites like Swappa for used phone purchases, it's not 100% but they at least check IMEIs prior to listing so you know if it checked out.

I know If I flash a new rom on it, I know that should at least do something for me to unlock it

Green Ranger 54 said:
I know If I flash a new rom on it, I know that should at least do something for me to unlock it
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Flashing a different rom won't unlock your phone

You need the tmo app to unlock it. It won't work if the bootloader is unlocked.
Is your provider tmo? You might be able to sweet talk them into resuming data use since you are a customer. If you are not, then contact paypal and file a dispute to get your money back.
Checking an IMEI before purchase may not help because it can take tmo 6 months to shut down service after non payment.

If the IMEI is blacklisted then you are screwed.

I checked the imei it's clean. It's just the previous owner left a balance

Green Ranger 54 said:
I checked the imei it's clean. It's just the previous owner left a balance
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So what do you mean its locked then? What can't you do?

I'm trying to unlock the phone to use in another carrier, I'm not a t-mobile customer I just bought the phone from ebay. But the phone is still locked in t-mobiles network because of the bill. I checked at multiple sites the imei is clean

You can check your phone's IMEI status here: https://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx
Your LG unlocks through the Device Unlock App, so it's quite expensive comparing with other unlocking services.
I would suggest to check the phone's IMEI and if it's blocked, try to get your money back because it's not worth it.

There's a site that unlocks it but you need root tho
gsmzambia.com
It was mentioned in one of the unlocking thread awhile back I'm planning to try it out at the end of the month

ki11aprime said:
There's a site that unlocks it but you need root tho
gsmzambia.com
It was mentioned in one of the unlocking thread awhile back I'm planning to try it out at the end of the month
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was it a success?

So I bought alos off eBay. Lg v20 I was able to get with t-mobile app temporary unlocked for a month.once I got it I flash new rom . Then I try with different sim still working .need to wait a month to see if it will stay unlocked .