I just bought a Wildfire, it's locked on Vodafone Uk. I would like to root it and make it like the factory firmware(debrand). Is there any good tutorial of how to do it? I downloaded the unrevoked and the RUU_B**....exe which is the best tool to use?
Also does rooting unlocks the phone?
Thanks
you need create goldcard too.
I used htccode to unlock my fone madaco forums support them. Took a few hours.but I got my vodafone unlocked I also just used a kitchen Rom as couldn't use a ruu as my mem stick doesn't work with goldcard.
But its debranded and working great.
Debranding doesn't unlock the simlock just removes all vodafones crap they.install.
Goodluck.
*Sent from XDA on my Wildfire*
Cheers
I will give a try.
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Hiya,
I've recently bought an Orange HTC hero off ebay
Searching around there seem to be several ways to get around the simlock:
i) Buy a RebelSim
ii) Flash to a Non Orange Rom and buy a unlockcode
iii) Unlock CID lock with bespoke serial cable and buy an unlock code
iv) ??
I'm not so keen on chopping my simcard or option 1 would be the way to go?
option 3 seems the least destructive but I've never been great with a soldering iron!!
is there another option (iv?) ive not yet found or your experiences on the above would be helpfull
Thanks
(ii) is probably the easiest, but before parting with your cash, check that you can definitely get the code for your device. As far as I'm aware http://www.htccode.com does not have problems with Orange phones anymore as long as you've flashed the ROM to something else.
Regards,
Dave
i tryed now to flash generic rom (update-hero-generic-1.76.405.6-signed.zip) i have nandroid, after i flashed rom with goldcard, i also bought the code, but when i enter the code it say sim unlock sucsesful, but is no service.
doas the rom have to be 2.73 generic? or 1.76 generic is also good.
tnx
i tryed now to flash generic rom (update-hero-generic-1.76.405.6-signed.zip) i have nandroid, after i flashed rom with goldcard, i also bought the code, but when i enter the code it say sim unlock sucsesful, but is no service.
doas the rom have to be 2.73 generic? or 1.76 generic is also good.
tnx
just a quick one, you did try an orange sim in it didnt you>? make sure its not blacklisted?
checked it
I used a checkmend report before purchase to verify it was legit
There just seem to be specific issues with the orange heros and unlocking
Have a look over that, something about the orange original software stopping the unlock from working,
http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/14833-how-unlock-your-htc-hero-orange-uk.html
biker200 said:
i tryed now to flash generic rom (update-hero-generic-1.76.405.6-signed.zip) i have nandroid, after i flashed rom with goldcard, i also bought the code, but when i enter the code it say sim unlock sucsesful, but is no service.
doas the rom have to be 2.73 generic? or 1.76 generic is also good.
tnx
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Use the 2.73 generic Rom. I have also unlock my htc hero orange in this way.
Well my phone arrives today so its Rebel sim or new rom/unlock
choices choices
flashed rom yesterday, bought a code, unlocked it .
easy.
go for it.
how to unlock htc orange
Hi, ive just got hero simlocked to orange, i downloaded new rom from the htc site and put my 3 sim card in and entered the lock code, it just hangs!!! ive spent 3 days trying to sort this out and im well and truly stuck! can anyone assist me. (keystroker by keystroke would be good!:rol )
I went for Rebel sim in the end simply so the phone stays origonal if I dont get on with it and resell on ebay
robbiejmac said:
Hi, ive just got hero simlocked to orange, i downloaded new rom from the htc site and put my 3 sim card in and entered the lock code, it just hangs!!! ive spent 3 days trying to sort this out and im well and truly stuck! can anyone assist me. (keystroker by keystroke would be good!:rol )
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ok thats what u going to do.
1.make your sd card, gold card, see how to make it in the sticky page.
2.reboot you device
3.install recovery image with flash rec. dont forget to backup before.
4.reboot.
5.when the phone is off turn it by pressing home and short power press.
6.nandroid backup.
7.wipe device.
8.install modaco rom 2.9 thru this consule apply any zip.
8.after instalation finished, rebbot, and insert your 3 sim card.
9.enter the unlock code you bought.
10.come back here and say tnx.
go here mate, very easy
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...m-core-chinese-with-tck-featuring-wavesecure/
htc hero orange uk unlock code
biker200 said:
flashed rom yesterday, bought a code, unlocked it .
easy.
go for it.
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Hi where can you buy the code? and how much is it? can you provide link if possible?
thanks
Fame123 said:
Hi where can you buy the code? and how much is it? can you provide link if possible?
thanks
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You may want to read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708962&page=1which is more up to date then this and speaks of the current easy way to unlock a Hero on Orange includes a link to eBay where you can purchase an unlock code.
I am looking to sell my hero to help fund a HTC desire, however i need to unlock it from Orange UK, does anyone know of any good guides on how to do this?
Cheers
John
jonny#1 said:
I am looking to sell my hero to help fund a HTC desire, however i need to unlock it from Orange UK, does anyone know of any good guides on how to do this?
Cheers
John
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There are no free ways of doing it as far as I know. But once you have your code, you will need a non-Orange SIM to put in your phone, it'l ask for the unlock code, enter it, and your done. If the code is not accepted, or it doesn't even ask for one, then you will need to downgrade your ROM (see "Original GoldCard procedure" halfway through the 1st post in BTDAG's [Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom [Updated 14/04] and try again (this is a known issue on Orange branded handsets). But you should then be fine.
Hi,
Sorry if this been asked before but after i root my wildfire once i get it and install a new ROM, was thinking of the WildPuzzle ROM i think that's what it was called, does that also unlock the phone to any network?
Thanks
MR
Simple answer - No
mr23 said:
Hi,
Sorry if this been asked before but after i root my wildfire once i get it and install a new ROM, was thinking of the WildPuzzle ROM i think that's what it was called, does that also unlock the phone to any network?
Thanks
MR
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You'll need to update using a RUU and formating your SD-card as a GoldCard, even if you flash a wildpuzzle rom right after it (without even using the RUU rom).
The quick way would be to buy an unlock code, but I don't trust this method.
Plus, here in France, after 6 month we can ask our provider to unlock the phone for free, that might be the case for you too. But you'll need to wait
( PS : DO NOT USE THE CHINESE FROYO RUU /!\ )
Thanks for the reply this answers my question
Sympnotic said:
You'll need to update using a RUU and formating your SD-card as a GoldCard, even if you flash a wildpuzzle rom right after it (without even using the RUU rom).
The quick way would be to buy an unlock code, but I don't trust this method.
Plus, here in France, after 6 month we can ask our provider to unlock the phone for free, that might be the case for you too. But you'll need to wait
( PS : DO NOT USE THE CHINESE FROYO RUU /!\ )
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Hi!
Can you give me more details about the way you unlocked your phone?
Did you manage to do it?
Thanks in advance.
Hello,
I just got myself a new Desire HD from eBay to replace my HD2. Unfortunatly when I got it it was branded to t-mobile even though auction said it was new, sealde and unlocked.
I have managed to permroot it. What do I need to do now? I tried to run the HTC latest firmwas for this device and comes up with error131 wrong customer ID.
My knoledge is very basic about this so any help would be grateful.
Thanks
Robert
If the phone wasn't as described then return it. Was it sealed in its box?
Can you make & receive calls?
If your trying to flash a Stock HTC ROM over a T-Mobile branded/locked DHD you will get an error.
Hi thanks for reply.
Yeah the phone did not say in auction that it wasbranded just unlocked and sealed. When I got it I could see that it had been opened as the tape that was used to seal the box wasn't sticky anymore and it had been inserted the wrong way round. It has obviously been opened to unlock it.
As the phone is unlocked I thought I thought I would be able to flash any stock rom onto it that is avaliable. I really don't want t-mobile logos on startup and there apps when I have a vodaphone sim.
Thanks again.
If you want a generic HTC ROM you will need to root & S-OFF your DHD. Guides are available in the Dev section.
If you need any help just let us know. There are quite a few friendly people round here.
Hay thanks for the reply !!
I managed to do the permroot thing. I was reading up on anything I had to do else. Which guide would you recomend to do the S-Off? Can I just run the HTC.exe rom then to install it?
I was also reading up on something called supercid do I need to do this as well?
Thanks so much!! It saves me loads of hassle trying to return it. That and am phoneless without it at the moment lol
Robert
Hello
Would just like to say thanks I managed to get the stock HTC rom on the DHD thanks too the help on here.
Was just curious do I need to reactivate the S-OFF to go back to S-On i presume? If I did that would I still be able to install new stock roms when they come out now there is a stock rom on phone?
Thanks so much again. This phone is great Android is so much better supported that Windows Mobile!
Robert
00_Angelos_00 said:
Would just like to say thanks I managed to get the stock HTC rom on the DHD thanks too the help on here.
Robert
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No problem at all.
If you flashed the Stock HTC ROM from the RUU, then it will have Security On (S-ON) If you want to flash a custom ROM, then you will need to go through the whole procedure again, but flash a custom recovery (Clockwork Mod), to make the the whole process safer and easier.
Hi all,
I recently purchased a DHD for the wife from ebay and the seller claimed it was new and factory sim free.
I already have a factory sim free HD so I knew what to expect.
However, upon turning it on, it boots with a Vodaphone logo and is full of Voda's bloatware.
The seller has obviously just unlocked it but not bothered to debrand it.
It has been sim unlocked as it accepts my T-mobile sim fine.
What's the easiest way to get a stock htc rom on it?
I don't know if the seller has already used goldcard to sim unlock it?
It does have 2 dubious looking files installed on it that are not on my stock DHD:
HTC Function test Program
HTC IME Test
Both of these have unofficial-looking icons
The software build number is:
1.39.161.1 CL278886
Thanks for any help I get
You can just root it using visionary with that software version, once rooted look in the android development section, there are two one click tools for s-off, run them both, once s-off, you can download rom manager from the market and flash cwm recovery, then you are free to install a custom rom or a stock like rom..... or you can make a goldcard, and then flash a generic htc ruu. I know the first method looks complicated, but its alot easer than messing about with hex editors making a goldcard
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Thank you.
I've done it now.
It was easier than I thought it would be but it's all thanks to you.