Hi all,
I just put an O2 sim in my ameo.....I have gone through the whole unlock process from Olipro when I first put a Custom ROM - Athena Project!,
I never had any issues with the process- just was not tested as I only had tMobile SIMS!
I just got a sim lock screen which I wasnt expecting......
I am running the loverly WM6.5 from Mitchy (thanks and praise!) and lol - as always I really dont want to have to start all over again just to get SIM unlocked - I was close to speaking to Tmob but I really shouldnt be so lazy and pay those greedy bugg*rs £15 for my own device to have a software change that doesnt cost them anything!
I am wondering - has anyone got a Network unlock method that wont require a Hard reset?
If not then I will run the unlocker again - and pay more attention lol!!
Kind regards all!
Hello guys,
Does anyone know if the turbo sim will bypass the sim lock on the htc tattoo?
if you have it try it and tell us, but if you don't i would recommend you to unlock it via imei preferable.
Flashing Won't remove CID lock
Hi
I have tried several methods on here to change from my UK Orange branded Tattoo.
I purchased an unlock code, but this was just based on the IMEI from HTC & didn't allow me to use any other sim.
Orange have really butchered the software to stop you using a different network.
I have managed to remove the Orange branding & got back the standard HTC apps.
However the Orange CID (customer ID) still remains & prevents any other sim being used. Even with the HTC software the APN is still greyed out.
Eventually I bought an I-sim2008, a few websites have them but I chose ebay.
With this underneath my sim it bypasses the CID check & allows me to use a different sim card.
Many people have claimed to use the phone with a different sim, but this is the only method I have found to work, I have spent about a week non-stop flashing, I now believe the only way to remove the CID would be on a rooted device with a custom ROM image.
Hope this helps a bit?
Up to now there is no development on the root or rom side, either not many people have the Tattoo or they dont' think it's worth while doing.....
Lets keep our fingers crossed.....
yash08 said:
Hello guys,
Does anyone know if the turbo sim will bypass the sim lock on the htc tattoo?
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What network is it on?
Codes for Orange UK have been a problem. The codes are correct but you need to flash the right rom.
The Italian locked Tattoo's don't have any problem with regard to unlocking.
jusumgeezer said:
Hi
I have tried several methods on here to change from my UK Orange branded Tattoo.
I purchased an unlock code, but this was just based on the IMEI from HTC & didn't allow me to use any other sim.
Orange have really butchered the software to stop you using a different network.
I have managed to remove the Orange branding & got back the standard HTC apps.
However the Orange CID (customer ID) still remains & prevents any other sim being used. Even with the HTC software the APN is still greyed out.
Eventually I bought an I-sim2008, a few websites have them but I chose ebay.
With this underneath my sim it bypasses the CID check & allows me to use a different sim card.
Many people have claimed to use the phone with a different sim, but this is the only method I have found to work, I have spent about a week non-stop flashing, I now believe the only way to remove the CID would be on a rooted device with a custom ROM image.
Hope this helps a bit?
Up to now there is no development on the root or rom side, either not many people have the Tattoo or they dont' think it's worth while doing.....
Lets keep our fingers crossed.....
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Thanks for the heads up dude. Have you tried to enter the code after flashing the rom?still no good?Well, Ive seen a good place on the web where I can get a I-smartsim 2008 and its much cheaper than buying the code.
ferraripassion said:
What network is it on?
Codes for Orange UK have been a problem. The codes are correct but you need to flash the right rom.
The Italian locked Tattoo's don't have any problem with regard to unlocking.
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So ferraripassion you assure me that if I flash the ROM, the code will work?
Ive been in touch with htccode and their prices are really good (compared to others on the web) but problem is that they do not have a money back policy in case the code doesnt work. From the various reviews Ive read here and there, I dnt think I should invest in something that might not work when I have the I-smartsim.
On the other hand there is unlock-now, their prices are a bit higher but they assure me a money back in case that their code does not work on my mobile. I think Ill give it a shot. I have nothing to lose, if it works Ill be very happy if it doesnt ill have my money back
Well, thank for your comments guys. Have a merry christmas 2009 and a happy new year 2010
Cheers
yash08 said:
Thanks for the heads up dude. Have you tried to enter the code after flashing the rom?still no good?Well, Ive seen a good place on the web where I can get a I-smartsim 2008 and its much cheaper than buying the code.
So ferraripassion you assure me that if I flash the ROM, the code will work?
Ive been in touch with htccode and their prices are really good (compared to others on the web) but problem is that they do not have a money back policy in case the code doesnt work. From the various reviews Ive read here and there, I dnt think I should invest in something that might not work when I have the I-smartsim.
On the other hand there is unlock-now, their prices are a bit higher but they assure me a money back in case that their code does not work on my mobile. I think Ill give it a shot. I have nothing to lose, if it works Ill be very happy if it doesnt ill have my money back
Well, thank for your comments guys. Have a merry christmas 2009 and a happy new year 2010
Cheers
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It worked for me, bought the code in htccode.com, flashed my device and everything ok.
MiSSigNNo when you enter HBOOt, do you have an option <simlock>?
ferraripassion said:
What network is it on?
Codes for Orange UK have been a problem. The codes are correct but you need to flash the right rom.
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What would the correct ROM be for one on Orange UK?
I have used the RUU Click HTC WWE 1.67.405.6 WWE release signed NoDriver.rar from their website & am still having problems getting any other sim card to work.
As mentioned in my last post, I have been trying for about a week to get it working.
@yash08: I have this option, but when I tried to use it I got an error about files missing of the mem card?
@jusumgeezer: Am no expert, really and I might be completely wrong on this, but from what ive understood is that tattoo's not from orange uk dont have this <simlock> option, and orange uk does. Might this be why we cant use an imei generated code? Must we unlock this some other way?
By the way, I flashed and bought the code and it does not work neither!
Same as me then, got rid of the orange branded rubbish & got all the HTC stuff back, but still need the i-sim2008 to use another sim card. Otherwise it just gets stuck on the "unlocking Sim Card" screen or the APN is greyed out.
Well on my side I am very satisfied with unlock-now.com service. As soon as I supplied a video proving that the code didnt work, I got a refund without any hassle. Was like a knife in butter . They are very professional, I recommend their service to anyone.
Now I am just waiting for the I-SmartSim 2008 to be delivered. If this can be of any help to anyone, I bought it from here: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12167.
Hey guys are there any developments on unlocking Tattoo from Orange UK, it's been more than a week that i got the phone and i still can't use it, it's driving me crazy.
Nobody knows what should flash ROM code to take HTC Tattoo Orange UK?
The only solution is as per the link above, that is how I got my Orange phone to work. It is the only known solution to date even though it is just a workaround and far cheaper than an unlock code.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5229016&postcount=11
Code I have already paid. And the phone for sale, it will be difficult to explain why the client needs turbosim.
Hello
Could You tell me please which ROM should i use to unlock this handset? I've got the code...
I've tried:
r2-mcr-tattoo-withadditions-signed.zip
Says "network unlock success" but still not working
and this one:
fyodor-TattooROM_v0.5.3.1.zip
Says "network unlock success" but after this freezed on "Unlocking SIM card" for around 20 mins and I'm still waiting...
Any advices?
Thank You
hi guys,
i just want to know if the i-smartsim is the only thing needed to unlock the device or will i have to buy an unlock code as well?
If i choose this phone, it will be locked on Orange Fr network.
Thanks for your help.
Well the ismartsim is no more needed. If you get the last ROM update from Orange, you will be able to remove the simlock with a imei based code.
And to answer your question, no you dont need to buy a code if you use the ismartsim but as I said you can unblock your phone with the code now.
Ok, thank you.
I've order both the phone and the ismartsim (just in case )
Hello guys,
Im kinda new here,searched for about 20 minutes for a unlocking solution for my phone (i9000 galaxy s ), the phone was a gift and bought from an Orange operator ..and therefore is locked on this operator.
When i insert any other sim card (other than orange) i get this " Sim network unlock PIN , and two clikable items Unlock and dismiss .
any help would be sincerely apreciated,
Thx in advance
optick86 said:
Hello guys,
Im kinda new here,searched for about 20 minutes for a unlocking solution for my phone (i9000 galaxy s ), the phone was a gift and bought from an Orange operator ..and therefore is locked on this operator.
When i insert any other sim card (other than orange) i get this " Sim network unlock PIN , and two clikable items Unlock and dismiss .
any help would be sincerely apreciated,
Thx in advance
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I think it gets unlocked if you install the Unofficial/Official firmware updates such as the latest one I9000XWJM2.
it would be great,but are you sure ?im kinda newbie at this ...im afraid not to break it.
It wont unlock it I thing, just change the settings
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optick86 said:
it would be great,but are you sure ?im kinda newbie at this ...im afraid not to break it.
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I am not 100% sure, however, I am sure that you won't breat your mobile if you follow the correct steps, it's worth a try.
ok..i'll wait for new replies if no viable solution appears i will go to a gsm service.
I cannot test it, but flashing Generic Firmwares may unlock your phone. You could first root the device, do a backup with ROM Manager/ClockworkMod then flash the JM2 Firmware and see if it's unlocked.
If not, restore the backup with ROM Manager and unroot your device.
I don't think is a big deal and better then going to a "gsm service"
Good Luck.
I think that your first action should be to contact your service provider, Orange, and ask if they will provide an unlocking code. Most providers will provide an unlock code for about £15 or £20, although some insist that you have had the phone for a specified time.
I'm pretty sure flashing a generic firmware will not unlock the phone. I would definitely try orange first, though when my dad got a phone unlocked in the past they made him wait 3 months first and charged him £15.
you can obtain an unlock code there http://cellunlocker.net/
its 25$ i am sure orange will cash much more for this...
tried all solutions..soft related...i called orange too and they didn't gave me the code in the end i went to a service and unlocked it there (50$) kinda pricey for a unlock code but i had no remaining solutions,thanks for your replies guys
Cheers
It's too late for you, but someone in another forum reported that his simlock went away after flashing JP3 on his phone.
Orange do SIM-unlock handsets, but they require that you're at least 3 months into your contract with a new handset before they will do so.
They charge £20 for the privilege, which is applied to your bill. If you have a pre-paid handset, you need to have this amount as credit on your bill before they'll order the code.
It can take some time - a couple of weeks - for them to send the code to you. I think this varies by handset.
In my experience with HTC handsets, so this is obviously may differ for Samsung, flashing a new ROM will NOT SIM-unlock your device.
I had a new HTC Desire from Orange and was going abroad immediately on a business trip. They refused to SIM-unlock it for me, so I found someone on eBay offering unlock codes, and for the princely sum of US$9, had an unlocked phone that I was able to use with a local SIM card within 5 hours.
(Side note: Orange lied and screwed me over the contractual terms, so I cancelled the contract on them and returned the handset, switched to Vodafone, and now have the SGS!)
Are our hacked hd2 unlocked and able to work with At&t. I just got a hd7 and i want to give my gf the hd2. Thank you in advance.
no, buy a code online or ask the phone provider if it's a network phone.
if you call up t-mobile and tell them you want to unlock your hd2 you really dont even need to say what for they'll give you a code (for free) that will allow you to sim unlock your phone to be used on the at&t network. very simple process to do. just put in a at&t sim card and punch in a few numbers. thats it. if for what ever odd reason they dont want to give you a code you can always look on ebay i seen them just yesterday for $10.
So i got the Galaxy S5 As a gift from my sister in germany(i live in Israel).
And when i insert the Sim from my local provider i get that network unlock Pin screen.. i figured i need to speak to the place she bought the device from my question is
if theres a diffrent way of doing it like a list of codes maybe or i dont know..
Thanks in advance for the help
I would expect you'd need to get the code from whichever carrier the phone is locked to in Germany
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I would expect you'd need to get the code from whichever carrier the phone is locked to in Germany
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Trying the see if i can get passed that because my sis is no longer in germany and i dont wanna trouble her with a gift she gave me.....
No local phone unlock shops around your place?
Did you manage to get a pin code?