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changing networks spv M3100

hi all. could somebody help this newbie. what it is i've just got a spv M3100 hermes 100 (htc tytn) on orange uk as it was cheaper then what t-mobile wanted £85.00 I payed including wayfinder 6 gps t-mobile wanted £200 including autoroute (bloody big differnce) now my question what software do I need to sim unlock the phone & cid unlock it so I can install the latest t-mobile wwe rom on it as orange only comes with version 1.06 as I want to use my t-mobile sim in the phone for the hscda 1.8meg broadband speeds as orange haven't upgraded yet as i'm on the web&walk max with the mda vario (wizzard200) and really would love to be able to use the hermes 100 with t-mobile as I don't want to have to get a new phone on t-mobile as i've already got 4 mobiles already lol. if somebody could help me I would be most gratfull. a pint is in it for the first person to give me a proper answear ;-) as I don't want to brick the phone trying to find the right software to do what I want

HTC Niki Original Roms & Debranding

Hey guys i need some help,
I'm looking for the latest original roms for my HTC Niki P500 (Touch Dual) on the UK Orange network.
Does anyone know where i can get the latest original debranded roms.
Also where can i get an unlocking code for the HTC Niki.
thanks in advance

Hi there, I used OliPro's Nike Unlocker (which I googled) to unlock my HTC Touch Dual on Orange UK. It cost £5.40 but is well worth it IMO. I now have an O2 sim card in it.
What network do you want to use on the phone? You'll have to let me know how the signal is when using a SIM from a new network.

How did unlocking it go?

Unfortunalty i didn't get it unlocked, but i'm still trying to find official Roms for the device to either debrand or upgrade to WinMo 6.1.
Tried contacting HTC and got no information what so ever and Orange customer services guided me through the process of finding the relevent Orange webpage but the Handset isn't listed.
so i'm back to square one!!
thanx anyway

Hi there Robbiejuk08
I am new to this forum and have never seen a forum like this before for people asking questions and not getting any reply. Anyway as far as I know you need to get phone unlocked first. Then you will need a serial number from a generic htc. In other words one that has came from htc and not orange or any other operators. Then you go to the htc site and you will be able to upgrade phone with the generic serial number. But as I have found out it is impossiable to get generic serial number in the forums as people just are not prepared to give you their serial number.

Hahaha, I pushed the thank you button for you,
First of all, welcome,
It's great that you are willing to help people, that is the spirit, but unfortunaly this post was more then two years old
But you did it with the right intention so thumbs up.
Have fun,

Sim lock

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 )

Unlock HD2

Hi - i wondered if these can be unlocked - ive got an X1 at the moment which has performed brilliantly but id like to move to this phone if i can. Im up for getting one off of ebay but most are locked to tmobile or o2 of which i belong to neither (im on voda) if they can be then im there...look forward to hearing from anyone that can confirm....
Tar
Comfy

HTC HD2s can be unlocked. Use the SEARCH function before posting.

i did - i couldnt find anything - do you have a link...?

great, oh - and can they be reflashed with a generic rom..? the one im looking at is an o2 branded one so im assuming it will be populated with o2 stuff...or a cooked rom - dont mind which...

well, just pulled the trigger and bought it - should get it on tuesday so here starts my time in this area of the forum.....x1 for sale!

Flashing to stock ROM is not an issue. Just check the sticky in Leo ROM development. The question is if its SIM locked. Then just google for it

hd2 unlocking o2 uk
I am waiting for my unlocking code from o2... 26 more days to go.
My IMEI was refused by three different ebay unlockers as my phone is "very new".
o2 uk hd2 unlocking ideas anyone???

well, it seems somewhere on here is a guide for unlocking (i was told to search for it...) no reply on a link yet....

unlockitnow
unlockitnow.com got me a code for T-Mobile UK in 24 hours if you're in a rush. Unlocked HD2 now.

how much did it cost you....ive still got my X1 which is fine but....its a new toy....etc.etc...

well, it seems from looking through the various posts o2 are the more difficult to unlock....we do use o2 at work for our phones and blackberry's - so im going to mail our account manager and see if i can pull a favour....although ill keep looking around....

a little more info - the bloke that i bought mine off of on ebay was already one step ahead. Apparently on o2 at least there's a free service - if youre the original owner you can fill out a form and theyll unlock it for free although he has to wait 28days max for the code....if all else fails thats a start...

sorry - just cutting through everything - once my phone is unlocked can i just flash it with a stock rom straight from HTC??? - theres a new one on their site, and i did read about it in the news also - sorts out lots of problems apparently...

Not really, superCID means that you can use any sim card from any provider.
It needs USPL or HSPL to be able to install any rom.
Btw, it p***es me off that we need to pay so much for unlocking a phone...

a bit more info would be helpful - tried it?

That's the HSPL for the Blackstone. It's not created to work on our HD2.

I download the file. It's signed by Olipro !!!!!! Why there isn't a thread till now for HardSPL? Have you tested it?
Thank's for your answer

ah - thought it was too good to be true....at this point it would just be nice to reflash with the standard htc rom

unlock HD2
My HD2 is sim-unlock since today, I paid 14.90 € friday and today I receive the code.
this site is for french HD2 since you can only choose between french providers
Link to website

Got mine today....went online and found an unlocking site - sent off the imei - waiting.......

HTC HD 2 T-mobile branded?

Hello,
About 4 days ago I re-signed my contract with T-mobile for 1 year in combination with a HTC HD2. However, I was wondering if people get there HTC HD2 from T-mobile. Does anyone know if the device is T-mobile branded ? So are there any logo's on the front & back size of this device? Or is it just software branded?
Greetings,

Mine is from T-Mobile ( UK ) and it has no tmobile logo's at all.. Has a 1 second load up clip when starting the phone and that's it really.. oh and removal of the youtube app for some reason but that can be found online.

You will not be able to install ROM upgrades unless they come from T-mobile or you use HSPL.
But don't let that put you off - HSPL is very easy to install.

You don't have to HSPL to install other ROMs (you could use the Goldcard method or SSPL).
Also, Opera is also rebranded to "Web'n'walk" but that's about it (in addition to previously mentioned stuff).

Oke thanks for the quick answers!. I already had the idea of flashing the phone with hardspl as soon the phone will arrive from day 1 ... Lets hope the NL version won't have logo's on the back of at the front of the device..

I can confirm all of the above. I just unlocked my T-Mobile UK HD2 using HTCGATE.COM they supplied a working (first time) code within 30 minutes.

Funny, I paid HTCGATE for an unock code on 14 Jan. Still nothing even after 2 emails asking what happened.