Unsimlock HTC Hero - Hero, G2 Touch General

Hi everyone
I just spent more than 2 hours to search about how to unsimlock my htc hero. Just found useless stuff about buying code or making "goldcards".
I want to unsimlock it PERMANENTLY and without buying a f**cking 15 or 17 or 20 or 37$ unlock code
I want it to be exactly like a normal phone.
So here's my question : just is that possible? and if so, how?
Thanks

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iPasta said:
Root your phone
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Already done. I flashed the last bootloader, the last recovery (amon RA) and I installed VillainROM 13 but when I start the phone, it asks me a code to unlock the network after I insert my PIN code.

Used unlocking .com for my wife hero bought in UK and locked on orange. 15 bucks and delivered in 12 he's. Was easy
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Used unlocking .com for my wife hero bought in UK and locked on orange. 15 bucks and delivered in 12 he's. Was easy
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As I said, I want to find a way to do that for FREE
My question is : is there such a way?

There are no free lunches. I have just paid twelve bucks to unlock mine... Let's see if they can get the code :O

I had the same issue with unlocking the T-Mobile G2 Touch (aka HTC Hero G2) and managed to get the code free of charge from T-Mobile.
I wrote to their Subsidy Pin Team, and gave them the Make, Model, IMEI of the phone, along with my name, phone number, email and home address.
Did help though cos I found a post of 3G.co.uk which I referred to in my letter to them.
Worked for me, may work for you....

had the same problem ..I live in Tunisia I cant buy the code even if i wanted sooo .. roting the phone is not enough .. I used goldcard method including downgrading to 1.5 official HTC rom .. then it worked
hope i was helpful

G2 Touch Only
I have a second hand G2 touch and managed to get the unlock code from T-Mobile for free. Some places do it for as little as a tenner but unfortunately you do need a code to unlock it (Even the phone shops do it by entering the code these days I believe).

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Touch HD unlock code

Anyone got this with instructions since many websites are selling it!
Can you help me unlock (CID and SIM) my Touch HD?
Thank you for you advice in advance.
unfortunately not yet free,you are going to have to dish out some dosh to line XDA's wallet
I recently bought an Orange Touch HD and am on O2.
Someone is selling unlock codes on eBay for £16 or best offer. I offered £12 and got a counter offer of £14 which I accepted.
All you do is insert a SIM for a network which is locked, and the HD will ask you for an unlock code.
Pop in your 8 digit code (I had to type it in twice) and the device is unlocked. SIMPLE!
I ended up using HTCCODE ,recommended by an xda senior member ,it was a great service and I got the code in less 5mins.I think I paid 16 pounds.
i UNLOCKED MY ORANGE htc touch hd , the day I got the phone last week! got the code from htccodes , paid 18euros which is nearly £18! the pound has really got weak .
put a old contract t-mobile sim in the phones entered the unlock code , twice , you shouldn't enter it more than twice as it could mess up! was unloced quickly and easily .
Now I have installed software on it , al i need is sat nav prog , any1 know which is the best , and works well with the touch hd.
mindpower said:
i UNLOCKED MY ORANGE htc touch hd , the day I got the phone last week! got the code from htccodes , paid 18euros which is nearly £18! the pound has really got weak .
put a old contract t-mobile sim in the phones entered the unlock code , twice , you shouldn't enter it more than twice as it could mess up! was unloced quickly and easily .
Now I have installed software on it , al i need is sat nav prog , any1 know which is the best , and works well with the touch hd.
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this isn't the iphone you know, it doesn't need unlocking before you can install programs on it
i also used htc codes. excellent service via msn, answered me at 730 in the morning and had my phone unlocked within ten minutes!
I used http://www.unlock-now.com/, as I did before with my Elf, and have always had exceptional service. Entirely recommended.
V
anyone care to share their code with the rest of us??
As already stated in this thread
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anyone care to share their code with the rest of us??
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there is no free meal for unlocking here.....don't ask again.
... except until pof releases his free unlocker?
Nighthawk2050 said:
anyone care to share their code with the rest of us??
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The code is IMEI related. The codefor one phone will not unlock another.
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Nighthawk2050 said:
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The code is IMEI related. The code for one phone will not unlock another.
IMEI number problem...
Hi, sorry to reopen an old thread but i didn't think adding yet another unlock thread would be any better!
I'm just out of contract with Orange UK and will be moving to O2, well actually GiffGaff now since i've just discovered it but that's beside the point!
Anyway, obviously i need to unlock my phone first, however, i see this is done by using your IMEI and buying a code but I'm not sure which IMEI is the right one.
I've had the phone repaired 2/3 times and each time i've had a letter saying the IMEI has changed but when i dial *#06# i get one number, but the most recent number listed after it's repair doesn't match, neither do any of the old ones including the one behind the battery and on my original box.
I don't want to brick the phone by using the wrong one!
I even had trouble when i phoned HTC ages ago for one of the repairs, none of the IMEIs were recognised or something.
Any advice?
Hi, so i eventually noticed i was being a bit stupid and my IMEI after *#06# IS the same as the one behind the battery, but with 01 added at the end!
So i ordered an unlock code from an ebay seller and was told;
"Unfortunately we have not been able to calculate the code for your imei as your phone has the latest security and can not be unlocked using this service. we have sent you a mutual agreement not to carry out transaction. Please agree to it and we will issue full refund. If you still wish to Unlock your phone please have a look at this Item number: 110559753460"
The other item is just a more expensive unlock for newer devices i think, no response yet on whether they can get me a code at all if i were to buy the other item.
So, OK, maybe i should have used the unlock site mentioned somewhere on here but i tried to save some cash, sue me
Anyway, is the seller just talking cr*p or could the repairs and IMEI changes have caused my phone to have different security or something?!
I know i've not contributed to the forum a lot or anything but i'd really appreciate some advice. Thanks.
thanks vijay555, just done the same, well worth £15.00

Is there a way to unsimlock HTC HD2 ?

Hi,
As I said in the title, I would like to unsimlock my HTC HD2 (Orange France).
Can someone tell me where I can do that ?
Thanks
The ONLY public or disclosed way at the moment is by code..There are several posts in this forum regarding "unlock via IMEI", also there are many people advertising on $bay.
Working codes will cost around £15 - £20 (they are £10 wholesale so don't buy a code from $bay that costs £4-99).. Codes are getting turned around in less than a couple of hours now.
i was wondering if olipro is working on a sim unlock or all in one unlock like what he did in the past with other htc phones.
not sure for olipro ... seems very busy.
I've ordered my unlock code here : http://www.unlock-now.com
I will let you know if it works well.
I have some news from http://www.unlock-now.com they didn't find my unsimlock code.
But the service is great because they send me a refund.
Have to try another unsimlock service ...
I tried UnlockItNow.com they came back in 2 days with an email offering a refund or for the same price I'd already paid they could post me an unlock cable? but it will be 7 to 10 days via post? not sure to wait the 7 to 10 days for the cable or get refund and try elsewhere? what would this cable be?
I'm now trying : http://www.htcsimunlock.com
No code at this time.
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I tried UnlockItNow.com they came back in 2 days with an email offering a refund or for the same price I'd already paid they could post me an unlock cable? but it will be 7 to 10 days via post? not sure to wait the 7 to 10 days for the cable or get refund and try elsewhere? what would this cable be?
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I'm not sure what is this cable, but I think that it will not help you to unsimlock your phone.
So I get a refund from http://www.htcsimunlock.com since there not able to give me the unlock code too...
Now trying : http://www.unlockallcellular.com ...
http://www.unlockallcellular.com works great !!
I recommend this one !
Be careful to choose HTC HD2 T8585.
unlock sim hd2
Hi
You had try?They give a valid code for HD 2?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/unlock-code-p-46008.html
thanks for the link, i sent mi IMEI and paid by paypal yesterday night, i received the code this morning for 11,95$ as orange asked me like 80 $.
my HTC HD2 was locked by orange FRA, and now it's unlocked with the code they sent to me.
chose the HTC HD2 T8585, wait for the code, then enter another simcard from new provider, enter the pin code of the simcard then it asks to enter the unlock code, and use the one unlockallcellular.com sent to you.
it works 100%, no problem.
alone68 said:
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You had try?They give a valid code for HD 2?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/unlock-code-p-46008.html
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No I've try :
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/t8585-unlock-code-p-46360.html
HTC HD2 and HTC HD2 T8585 are not exactly the same mobile phone (HTC HD2 is may be the new one that is sold only in US actually)
It works great for HTC HD2 T8585 !
ailef said:
thanks for the link, i sent mi IMEI and paid by paypal yesterday night, i received the code this morning for 11,95$ as orange asked me like 80 $.
my HTC HD2 was locked by orange FRA, and now it's unlocked with the code they sent to me.
chose the HTC HD2 T8585, wait for the code, then enter another simcard from new provider, enter the pin code of the simcard then it asks to enter the unlock code, and use the one unlockallcellular.com sent to you.
it works 100%, no problem.
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I bought a code for the same provider (Orange France).
DomZ said:
I bought a code for the same provider (Orange France).
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they dont do t-mobile (uk)
I've got my (2nd) Hd2 locked by t-mo uk , Unlocked.. by phoning t-mo uk and asking them to remove simlock.. cost 15quid, and a 10minute conversation to the carribean explaining to them that no I didn't want a puk code.
When I say unlocked.. I'm waiting for a letter to be sent out with the code on it.. (edit: It arrived 10days later and worked fine.)
I'm using my t-mo sim in my Htc branded Hd2 and have given my t-mo branded Hd2 to my dad to use on his o2 sim.
DomZ
How long did you wait before you've got unlock code from unlockallcellular.com?
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DomZ
How long did you wait before you've got unlock code from unlockallcellular.com?
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It was very fast, I receive my unlock code in 1 week day (paid monday 4PM, code received tuesday 8PM), Paris time.
I've make some research over the internet, so i found one program but cannot test it until tonight. I'm so curious if it's working! If someone is interested search for MXKEY HTC UNLOKER UPDATE V1.2 and please give a feedback if it's working or not!
Have a good day all!
vusmugur2000 said:
I've make some research over the internet, so i found one program but cannot test it until tonight. I'm so curious if it's working! If someone is interested search for MXKEY HTC UNLOKER UPDATE V1.2 and please give a feedback if it's working or not!
Have a good day all!
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You need a hardware dongle to use that software so unless you have one then no it does not work.

help to unlock my htc legend sim lock

hello,, i'm new on the forum, i've a new htc legend with vodafone spain (gift program) and would like to unlock it to use htc in italy with an italian vodafone sim card. please help me
Greetings.
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No software solution available yet (not even lol)
but you can unlock HTC legend via 8 digit unlock code
Get it done instantly. only 15GBP. sameday service via email
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don't use this site
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No software solution available yet (not even lol)
but you can unlock HTC legend via 8 digit unlock code
Get it done instantly. only 15GBP. sameday service via email
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instantly ? u'r joking !!!
i'm waiting for 2 days for that unlock code !!!!
i have called them 2 times and still nothing!!
people .. don't use that site !!!
flopyro said:
instantly ? u'r joking !!!
i'm waiting for 2 days for that unlock code !!!!
i have called them 2 times and still nothing!!
people .. don't use that site !!!
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I used cellunlock.net to unlock my canadian Virgin Legend, took 50mins to get my code, only CAD$20 (less than USD$20!)
I used crackb50 coupon code to bring it down to CAD$10
Edit: It looks like they only unlock canadian Virgin/Bell Legend and now charge $30 - 50% = CAD$15
why posting in dev forum
Ya it can be done easily via codes.I suggest you to use the code.Because this is the easy method of unlocking compare to others.If you need an unlocking service, simply get it from wickedunlock.com .Here i found the valid service.Through this you can unlock your mobile easily.
How much does it cost to unlock there?
Go look for yourself ;-)
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Go look for yourself ;-)
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This service can be used to unlock mobile phones currently locked to the network Vodafone in Spain.
Time-Required : 3 to 7 Working Days
Price : € 41.83 Euro
The specified site is guno, I have bought legends for 50 euro, to unblock for 42??? LOL
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Ya it can be done easily via codes.I suggest you to use the code.Because this is the easy method of unlocking compare to others.If you need an unlocking service, simply get it from wickedunlock.com .Here i found the valid service.Through this you can unlock your mobile easily.
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And you're totally not affiliated with that site in any respect, now are you?

unlock wildfire for free ?

hi guys
iv just bought a wildfire and it locked for 3 mobile UK
can i unlock it for free ??
by the way i am not in the UK any more and i need ti unlock it as fast as passable
thnx
1-) Root the phone by unrevoked. Just go to their site, http://unrevoked.com. Just do a search on the forums for more info.
2-) create a goldcard. you can do it manually. Search for the manual way as there are many posts on that.
3-) Download a wwe rom for your wildfire.Link to wwe rom http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Buzz...189_signed.exe.
4-) Turn off your phone. Power your phone while holding volume down and power button. This will get you to the bootloader. Pick fast usb and start the RUU on your computer and let it install the new rom on your phone.
Hope this works for you.
I think he meant network unlock, not rooting/flashing.
Hi,
I too have a new HTC wildfire network locked to Vodafone UK. I need to use another service provider sim in this phone. Can someone help me unlocking this? I know vodafone can unlock this for 20 pounds, but can this be done without spending so much?
Thanks
Goldcard + Official RUU = Unlocked/Unbranded wildfire?
Hi there,guys! I tried to unlock my phone with advice put above, step by step...but my phone is still locked....
Anyone has succed?
Debranding is NOT the same as unlocking.
So, guys, as i see, there is no way to unlock wildfire, just by flashing it. I'm right?
Maybe there is some flash to comletly remove the locking state?! (network lock)
Please correct me if i'm wrong.
Best regards.
There is not any free way to unlock Wildfire. You have to get an unlocking code and put it into your phone.
Contact your carrier as they may offer free or cheap unlocking
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i just got a 3 branded wildfire, i take it the only to unlock it is via imei number unlock code?
is there any free way of doing it and if not is there any cheap relible place to get it unlocked?
cheapest i found is £20.99
thanks
i just found a local guy who unlocked it for me for about 35$
not cheap but at least it works
thanks
is it possible to do it free? if not anyonw knows a cheaper alternative?
i,m based in UK
the cheapest i have found:
http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-sim-unlock.html
15 dollars
so , there actually isn't any way to get the code for free?? i've heard that some guy unlocked his ZTE Racer for free in like five minutes... why should this be any harder... bloody code! i've spent last two days searching the web for it... and i couldn't find the free one...
P.S. I'm from Serbia, so i can't use PayPal, and stuff like that... not any time soon...
but in stores, here in Belgrade, they want 30-35 euros, for a freakin' unlock code! it's nuts!
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so , there actually isn't any way to get the code for free?? i've heard that some guy unlocked his ZTE Racer for free in like five minutes... why should this be any harder... bloody code! i've spent last two days searching the web for it... and i couldn't find the free one...
P.S. I'm from Serbia, so i can't use PayPal, and stuff like that... not any time soon...
but in stores, here in Belgrade, they want 30-35 euros, for a freakin' unlock code! it's nuts!
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Ni kod babe nema dzabe , if 30€ is too much for you (obviously it is) then go for 16$ on htcsimunlock web site. If PayPal doesn't work for you you have alternative ways of payment there: CREDIT CARD online now, CREDIT CARD by FAX, CREDIT CARD by PHONE, CHECK/CHEQUE with Proforma Invoice.
There is no public open way of doing unlock for free for HTC Widfire so far and you have two choices: keep it locked on current provider or pay for unlocking.
There is a free method for the Desire. Im saying there problably is a way to do it but noone has found it yet.
This is for desire but works for wildfire too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726
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I've seen that about the Desire but was sure some where in there it says it does not work for the Wildfire
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I've seen that about the Desire but was sure some where in there it says it does not work for the Wildfire
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For some people it just took a few tries, it can't brick your phone so theres no harm in trying
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[Q] htc hero custom rom and unlock help?

hi all, ive been lurking this site for ages, and thought this would be a good place to start my first thread.
basically, i bought a second hand htc hero that is locked to 3 UK. its running android 2.1update1. basically, i would like it unlocked and a bonus would be to put another rom on there. i dont see why i should pay £20 odd to get it unlocked if i can do it free.
any advice/tutorials on how to do it? bearing in mind its 3 UK? i didnt know if different unlocks work on different networks on this phone. im a noob with android, i have this and my hd7 (which i love, just wish it werent so restricted lol)
any help would be great, i know this device is getting on a bit but i still think its a great phone and would love to be able to use on o2 uk and tesco uk.
thanks a bunch!
squarehead94
I've recently installed a custom rom on mine and this guide was very helpful for me.
I got my htc hero unlocked from ebay for £5 just sent the seller my imei code and he gave me a unlock code through email .
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I got my htc hero unlocked from ebay for £5 just sent the seller my imei code and he gave me a unlock code through email .
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unlocked???through imei?????
http://www.htcimeiunlock.com/
I used the above site for my HTC HD7 and they were pretty guick. although havent used ofr my hero they charge arounf £15 I think.
I was wondering why we cant unlock it for FREE though, phones like SAmsug Galaxy S2 can be unlocked for free. thanks to XDA
Hope someone can do the same for HERO

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