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Htc Hero Unlock

I have just debranded my tmobile G2 and i am now running thr 2.1 generic htc rom. I just need to unlock the phone.
Does anyone know where if there is a free or cheap way to do it?
Thanks in advance.

Can't unlock for free. Someone else can recommend you a place as I haven't bothered.

no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.

ibnabatoot said:
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
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Thanks just ordered one. Hope it works.

Did the code work Jagger2K?

mikemac said:
Did the code work Jagger2K?
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Yea it worked great. I can highly recomend the guy in the above link. I ordered it at 1.30 am and it was sent at 3.30am.

mikemac said:
Did the code work Jagger2K?
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I can also recommend the above seller,bought the code earlier tonight and received within 10 mins of buying.

hi,
I unlocked my htc hero a week ago.
If I update my mobile software (firmware), I have to re-unlock it ?
thank you

alphas_hero said:
hi,
I unlocked my htc hero a week ago.
If I update my mobile software (firmware), I have to re-unlock it ?
thank you
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No, unlock is permanent.

Im currently locked to orange but have also purchased a code from the link above but aside from the being able obviously use different sims are there any other advantages to unlocking ?
Reason I ask is because im pretty sure that when I first rooted and loaded a custom rom I used an orange specific radio.....but more recent threads suggest radios are region rather than network specific....
I dont currently have any issues being locked so want to be sure there will be no adverse effects from the unlock.....
Cheers

rtorbs said:
Im currently locked to orange but have also purchased a code from the link above but aside from the being able obviously use different sims are there any other advantages to unlocking ?
Reason I ask is because im pretty sure that when I first rooted and loaded a custom rom I used an orange specific radio.....but more recent threads suggest radios are region rather than network specific....
I dont currently have any issues being locked so want to be sure there will be no adverse effects from the unlock.....
Cheers
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No other unlocking advantages AFAIK, although orange uk is known to have issues on some of the radios if locked (to be fair, I think it happened only once or twice).
But I think that is all over. Radios are region/hardware defined, not network defined. Unlocking doesn't cause issues. In fact, unlocking was the way to use the "non orange" radio most recently on an orange phone.

keithsipa said:
No, unlock is permanent.
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thank you........

This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...

BoogWeed said:
This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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They are buying their codes direct from HTC. And a method of unlocking for free is known, but it needs done before every boot, so it's not usable, as it needs a PC and home-made serial terminal cable to send AT commands to the radio chip IIRC.
The radio requires the code to allow access, and the codes are randomly assigned/generated, so there's no algorithm to reverse engineer.
You insert a SIM that your phone won't accept, and then you get asked for the unlock code at boot, just like entering your SIM PIN.
And at £6.75 for an unlock code, I'm not gonna spend hours on looking for a method I'm afraid, since I can't justify the time to myself.

BoogWeed said:
This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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dont see how this place having devs means that you get to unlock your phone for free. this place is for rom development mainly, if you want methods on how to unlock, there are forums like gsmhosting that deal with that.
the guys that sell the codes online havent "figured something out". they are providing a service which they also pay for, they are basically middle men. i suggest you research how unlocking via code works.
to unlock via code, you put in a sim that isnt allowed, eg a tmobile sim into an orange locked phone, then itll tell you "sim restricted" or thereabouts, and ask for the code. thats where you enter it.
custom firmware has nothing to do with unlocking, although in certain cases (eg orange firmware) custom roms or downgrading is required to unlock the phone.
still doesnt mean that custom roms actually unlock the phone.

Just been on eBay to leave feedback for express codes whom I bought an unlock off only 2 days ago...looks like they're no longer registered? Either way code worked so not too fussed.....
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App

rtorbs said:
Just been on eBay to leave feedback for express codes whom I bought an unlock off only 2 days ago...looks like they're no longer registered? Either way code worked so not too fussed.....
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
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if you had a look at his negative feedback, most of them had follow up comments by him which were removed by ebay. i managed to see one or two of them before they got removed, and they were basically things like "your wifes using the phone as a replacement for you lol", things like that. nearly all of his neg feedback had follow up comments removed.
was quite funny, but i think that it may be because of those comments that hes no longer registered. only a hunch mind you.

Greetings folks,
Got one of these codes and happy with it,
Used the code on Sensehero B5.1 and worked great.

ibnabatoot said:
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
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This morning I have used this particular ebay member and his price has dropped to £5.99 and I had my unlock code in less then 10 minutes and worked first time RESULT!!!!

Gavincol78 said:
This morning I have used this particular ebay member and his price has dropped to £5.99 and I had my unlock code in less then 10 minutes and worked first time RESULT!!!!
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Bloody hell,... BARGAIN!!!! I paid £4 for a turbosim and thought that was cheap at the time!? £6 for unlocking is amazing.

[Q] Who would like a guide to debranding there HD's ?

I dont know how many people have branded desire HD's or how many would like a way of debranding there devices.
So this post if for me to see there is a need for such a thing.
So if there is enough people needing this i will look into if it can be donre and write a guide.
:-D

Please do a guide to help me remove the Vodafone bloatware on it
What can be done though at the moment besides from visionary temp root and pm disable?

if anyone with a branded device wants to test this method befor hand please join IRC : freenode channel #DesireHD
You will need a USB mircoSD card reader.
And THIS rom

Did you have a win? I also need info on removing my vodafone bloatware!! =)

i didnt think they had any branding on them? Im on t-mobile UK and cant see anything related to them.

Moved to Themes and Apps for now. Will keep an eye on it.
Cheers,
M_T_M

I'm definitely keen on getting rid of Vodafone bloatware (Australia) but I would like the option of reverting back to my current ROM simply because the warranty becomes void, the moment I flash a new ROM.

I haven't got a DHD, but i'm very interested in it. If i'm going to buy it, i think it will be branded (Vodafone GER). I don't know if the branding will disturb me, but i think updating an unbranded phone is still easyer and faster(!) (because downloading the update OTA or from HTCs page) as waiting for an update from the provider.
If you'll going to write the howto for unbranding DHD, please also mark some notes how to get the phone in delivery of condition (saving branded ROM a.s.o.).

A guide to debranding the Desire HD would definitely be good. Not that I need it, but for those with branded phones, it would be excellent.

T-mobile UK are totally unbranded! Which is awesome, it was too much to hope that they were unlocked as well but hey ho.

wbbigdave said:
T-mobile UK are totally unbranded! Which is awesome, it was too much to hope that they were unlocked as well but hey ho.
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Ann that's the answer I have been looking for. Is that confirmed ? If so yea if it was unlocked it would of been good
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Here's your guide :
You just have to replace MMC1 by MMC2 and at the end just install your RUU and that's all.
I have debranded my SFR Desire HD last night using this.

Does this remove the SIM lock too, if you flash an unbranded ROM?

I don't think, but just haven't tried yet.

No worries there. Was glad with it till I realized the vibrate was pooched do I have to get a replacement... -_-
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[Q] Unlocking the wildfire without unlock code

Hello *,
I recently bought a HTC Wildfire from a friend who had his monthly subscription renewed (Vodafone), and having Vodafone unlock my phone would cost 50 euro.
I managed to root the device using Unrevoked, but I'm not sure if I understand how the unlocking process works. If I have root, that means I have full access to all the files in the device, including the system files, right?
Isn't then unlocking just editing one file with a hex editor? Can you guys help me understand what should I do in order to get this baby unlocked without having to pay for a code?

l3b00 said:
Hello *,
I recently bought a HTC Wildfire from a friend who had his monthly subscription renewed (Vodafone), and having Vodafone unlock my phone would cost 50 euro.
I managed to root the device using Unrevoked, but I'm not sure if I understand how the unlocking process works. If I have root, that means I have full access to all the files in the device, including the system files, right?
Isn't then unlocking just editing one file with a hex editor? Can you guys help me understand what should I do in order to get this baby unlocked without having to pay for a code?
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I believe there is a way to unlock it by editing certain file info on your phone, but it is complicated.
If you do a search on google, you'll find dozens of unlocking services for much cheaper than 50euro. I used one a couple months ago that cost be 18pounds (approx. 25euro) and it worked perfectly and was unlocked in about 10 minutes. I found other services for about half that cost as well, but ultimately went with the more expensive one because it looked more trustworthy.

Mtl Evan said:
I believe there is a way to unlock it by editing certain file info on your phone, but it is complicated.
If you do a search on google, you'll find dozens of unlocking services for much cheaper than 50euro. I used one a couple months ago that cost be 18pounds (approx. 25euro) and it worked perfectly and was unlocked in about 10 minutes. I found other services for about half that cost as well, but ultimately went with the more expensive one because it looked more trustworthy.
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The thing is that unlocking services do not work for me, since Vodafone changed the original unlock codes on purpose, just to be the only source of unlock codes.
So, the only option for me is to do it myself, or have them do it.
I am comfortable with editing files on the phone, but I don't know which files need to be edited. I looked into the source code, but I got lost.
So, again, if anybody can point me to the right files to edit, please do so.
Thanks.

I sent an email to Vodafone and the sent me the NUC code via email all they asked is for me to top my phone up to 20 gbp and they would deduct it from my account, which its now been 20 days and they still haven't taken it. It took 5 days for the code though.
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Thank you for your answers, but dealing with Vodafone is not what I am looking for. This is a hacking forum, right?
All I want is someone to tell me what files need to be edited. I helped a friend last weekend unlock a Samsung Galaxy S with instructions found on xda. However, I see that nobody posted instructions for the Wildfire.
I am sure that a lot of people are in my situation, and do not want to spend their money on unlock codes.
Thanks to all and please reply.

l3b00 said:
Thank you for your answers, but dealing with Vodafone is not what I am looking for. This is a hacking forum, right?
All I want is someone to tell me what files need to be edited. I helped a friend last weekend unlock a Samsung Galaxy S with instructions found on xda. However, I see that nobody posted instructions for the Wildfire.
I am sure that a lot of people are in my situation, and do not want to spend their money on unlock codes.
Thanks to all and please reply.
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Come on, people. I can't believe nobody has an answer for this.

I'm kinda in the same position with you, i assume you are talking about vodafone romania (right?) i bought mine without a contract, but still it's locked on their network. Only way to get the unlock code is by asking them, but i don't want to get involved in that since i have a bad experience with their "unlocking" service or better said the time it takes for the simplest of tasks.

DoiX said:
I'm kinda in the same position with you, i assume you are talking about vodafone romania (right?) i bought mine without a contract, but still it's locked on their network. Only way to get the unlock code is by asking them, but i don't want to get involved in that since i have a bad experience with their "unlocking" service or better said the time it takes for the simplest of tasks.
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Yes that is correct. Somebody suggested a RUU but that only helps debranding the phone, which is not our case. Any other opinions? Anybody? I can't believe people are ignoring a fairly simple question.

I would guess that you run a higher risk of bricking your wildfire trying to hack the network unlock and therefore those in the know would be unwilling to share any info for risk of agrevation.
I Have not tried, have not seen any reports this will work for the wildfire and you try at your own risk, but I have seen reports for the desire that a debrand then OTA update without a Sim in the Phone will remove the Network Unlock. It should also be said however that you would run the risk of loosing root if the Update applied is then unrootable.

PanGalactic said:
I would guess that you run a higher risk of bricking your wildfire trying to hack the network unlock and therefore those in the know would be unwilling to share any info for risk of agrevation.
I Have not tried, have not seen any reports this will work for the wildfire and you try at your own risk, but I have seen reports for the desire that a debrand then OTA update without a Sim in the Phone will remove the Network Unlock. It should also be said however that you would run the risk of loosing root if the Update applied is then unrootable.
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I'm not sure what is the reason for which nobody is sharing any info about unlocking the wildfire, but I assume a lot of people in the know own unlock sites. And that says it all. I am pretty disappointed...hopefully somebody will guide me through. Bricking the phone is a risk I am willing to take, I guess otherwise I would't be looking for solutions on this forum.

Sony ericsson xperia x10 bootloader news

http://techtrendsnews.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-bootloader-unlocked.html
http://www.gadgetoz.com/post/unlocked-the-bootloader-of-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10/

Stephen3672 said:
http://techtrendsnews.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-bootloader-unlocked.html
http://www.gadgetoz.com/post/unlocked-the-bootloader-of-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10/
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too late, and it was bs anyway.......
trolls saying they could unlock it but didn't want to, etc.

They've unlocked it but the only people that can are the ones using setool. Atleast that's how it looked to me on their forum
- X10a 2.1 ~ via XDA App

redincali said:
They've unlocked it but the only people that can are the ones using setool. Atleast that's how it looked to me on their forum
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link?
they have sim unlocked it, but from one I've seen not a single person has bootloader unlocked yet

it's a bunch of BS, super-dev's who don't know the difference between sim and bootloader.

No, they did. But they don't release it to the public since the current method will unlock everything. But they already have sim unlocking service for 30 dollars. So they want to separate it. Its for the money I guess. And no, SETool is not affiliated with maxrfon and his team. From what I understand though.
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Like I said, thats how it looked to me. I don't know exactly for sure. Just what I seen from here

the_laser has released sim unlocking for free
Now I am confused?????? laser did what he said and maxrfon gave us nothing
Now is it maxrfon coming out with bootloader unlocking method or we all need to apologise the_laser and ask him to work with Z to make it happen....?????

I dont see any news on the laser posting anything about simunlock for free... where is that?

the_laser has come up with sim unlocking for his SE tool for free...( he did what he said)
Now please can anyone clarify what maxrfon is upto??? he didnot give us the method of bootloader unlock and moreover he has insulted Laser...
What is next for us... ??? An apology to laser and Z to continue their work OR ask maxrfon to release method
Link to lasers page
Its only for SE tools...(not for all, only for community members)

Apology to Laser and Z AND ask maxrfon to release method.
Let us not be children.Whoever founds out,how to unlock bootloader,lets release it.
No dissing to nobody.

Please tell us how Max

I was there, and is not free... you need to pay to use their tool...

noob question....What is the use of sim unlocking...???

Phones that are not bought on contract can use SIM from any operator. SIM unlocking means making the phone work with SIM from any operator.
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Yes like I said on the page before, sim unlocking not bootloader unlocking. You guys are too gullible...
Have you seen any proof of even one bootloader unlocked phone?

ok... so im confused there was no boot-loader unlock or was there? and why was the "interesting news" thread deleted? gosh dont come on for a day or so and i miss so much

hackerl33t said:
ok... so im confused there was no boot-loader unlock or was there? and why was the "interesting news" thread deleted? gosh dont come on for a day or so and i miss so much
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There is but you have to buy a SEtool and pray that the constantly offline servers will work.

scoobysnacks said:
Yes like I said on the page before, sim unlocking not bootloader unlocking. You guys are too gullible...
Have you seen any proof of even one bootloader unlocked phone?
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The bootloader must of been unlocked at some level by both groups, as they offer the direct sim unlock service, which i have used myself and does work. But as for a fully unlocked bootloader who knows if we will ever get it.

OmegaRED^ said:
There is but you have to buy a SEtool and pray that the constantly offline servers will work.
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There isn't... That only sim unlocks....

Unlocking free via IMEI, anyone?

So... a local reseller is offering me his HTC Wildfire (known as Desire A here where i live) BUT there is one problem, it is locked with an operator which i dont like and i can't pay. So I was wondering if there was a free way to unlock it (not rooting please, i dont understand that). I know that IMEI is legal and easy but and its cheap the problem is that i dont own a Credit Card, Therefore i cant pay it. Is there a way of getting my unlock code for free? Or is there another way to unlock it?
¬Killfer8

Is there a particular reason saying no to root? Actually do you really know what root is? If I am not mistaken, you can do your job done using alpharev (s-off unlock and the process is reversible back to s-on), maybe someone can show you the way to "how to" exactly.
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LucidSomnia said:
Is there a particular reason saying no to root? Actually do you really know what root is? If I am not mistaken, you can do your job done using alpharev (s-off unlock and the process is reversible back to s-on), maybe someone can show you the way to "how to" exactly.
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its not possible as far as i know. we started a thread to try get it open but no joy... if you know a way then please enlightin us

heavy_metal_man said:
its not possible as far as i know. we started a thread to try get it open but no joy... if you know a way then please enlightin us
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+1 to that!!