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 .
sacpe25 said:
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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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 $.
my HTC HD2 was locked by orange FRA, and now it's unlocked with the code they sent to me.
chose the HTC HD2 T8585, wait for the code, then enter another simcard from new provider, enter the pin code of the simcard then it asks to enter the unlock code, and use the one unlockallcellular.com sent to you.
it works 100%, no problem.
alone68 said:
Hi
You had try?They give a valid code for HD 2?
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/unlock-code-p-46008.html
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No I've try :
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/t8585-unlock-code-p-46360.html
HTC HD2 and HTC HD2 T8585 are not exactly the same mobile phone (HTC HD2 is may be the new one that is sold only in US actually)
It works great for HTC HD2 T8585 !
ailef said:
thanks for the link, i sent mi IMEI and paid by paypal yesterday night, i received the code this morning for 11,95$ 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.
hello,
I just received my new htc hd2 from amazon. the first thing I did after that, was ordering a remote unlock code. the first website that provides unlocking codes had refunded me because they could not find my code in their database.
I did not believe them.
So, I went to another website and also they could not unlock my hd2 and also had refunded me.
Now, How possibly can I unlock it????????
Have you checked htccode.com?
haydendo said:
Have you checked htccode.com?
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has it worked with latest t-mobile hd2 or not. I am not sure now!!!!
LeMonde said:
has it worked with latest t-mobile hd2 or not. I am not sure now!!!!
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Check this forum. It might answer your question. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652562
BTW. I am using an unlocked T-Mobile HTC HD2 here in the Philippines.
Can any one who has t-mobile nomber help me by calling them and giving them my imei to request an unlock code. I called them and they said that I have to be a current customer at t-mobile to provide me with it.
It will only cost him a call and I am willing to bay .
haydendo said:
Check this forum. It might answer your question. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652562
BTW. I am using an unlocked T-Mobile HTC HD2 here in the Philippines.
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Just want to ask where you were able to purchase TMo version of HD2? Was it outside the Phils?
try this it worked for me , I found a 50% off promotion for an unlocking site - the originally-named cellunlock.net. Was happy enough paying $20USD for the code, given I was emailed it three hours after I submitted the order.
Code is berryscoop50,
enyaj said:
Just want to ask where you were able to purchase TMo version of HD2? Was it outside the Phils?
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Yes, it's from US, a post from eBay and I purchased it already unlocked. Their site: http://networkingrus.com
LeMonde said:
hello,
I just received my new htc hd2 from amazon. the first thing I did after that, was ordering a remote unlock code. the first website that provides unlocking codes had refunded me because they could not find my code in their database.
I did not believe them.
So, I went to another website and also they could not unlock my hd2 and also had refunded me.
Now, How possibly can I unlock it????????
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If you got a T-Mobile "US" version, put "T-Mobile US" in the title. The European T-Mobile phones are already unlocked or codes are available for ones that are locked. If you don't know what version of HD2 you have, check the ROM size. If it shows "1024" for ROM size, you have the T-Mobile US version. 512 of ROM and you have T-Mobile European version. All HD2's come stock with 512MB ROM and 448MB RAM. The US version is the black sheep in the family as it has more ROM and RAM out of the box.
hoag50 said:
try this it worked for me , I found a 50% off promotion for an unlocking site - the originally-named cellunlock.net. Was happy enough paying $20USD for the code, given I was emailed it three hours after I submitted the order.
Code is berryscoop50,
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I tried cellunlock.net
But they could not unlock it
AND my hd2 is from tmo us i got it from amazon.com
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Yes, it's from US, a post from eBay and I purchased it already unlocked. Their site: http://networkingrus.com
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How much did it cost you in total(phil peso)?
Unlock htc hd2 for $ 2.00
who said that hd2 is not a unlock phone.
i was trying to do everything to unlock it for 1 week, but nothing...
i remeber that i had a GEVEY-3G ADAPTER SIM CARD THAT I WAS USING IT FOR IPHONE 3-G MONTHS AGO,
I SAID TO MYSELF TO TRY IT ON HD2, AND THE RESULT , IS
A+++++++
IM USING A ALBANIAN VODAFONE SIM CARD IN USA, WITH ATT NETWORK.
AND I HAVE NO ISSUES WITH IT.
U CAN BUY THE GEVEY-3G ON EBAY FOR $ 2.00 (TWO )
I GARANTIE THAT IT WILL WORK 100000%%%
PEACE
unlock your hd2
call me and ill do it for free 347-612-2810
Mike,
I am searching for a method to unlock the x10 but i can cat the right method.
For the unbrand method ( by flash another firmware ) i cant find the dutch rom.
At the other program i must by credits over a paypall acount but i dont have paypall and the unlock must be done as soon as possible.
So what is the best and the fastest way to unlock the x10i branded from HI in holland?
( sorry for my bad english but as you can see i am from holland )
You can unbrand it.
Unbranded dutch rom can be found here
But you should know that unbranding your device doesn't unlock it. So you still won't be able to use non-Hi/KPN sim-cards.
If you do want to unlock you can buy the unlock code from Hi, but that'll cost you €68,- i believe.
I used unlocking.com and paid £19.99 and got my unlock code in approx 24hrs and it worked fine...
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You can unbrand it.
Unbranded dutch rom can be found
But you should know that unbranding your device doesn't unlock it. So you still won't be able to use non-Hi/KPN sim-cards.
If you do want to unlock you can buy the unlock code from Hi, but that'll cost you €68,- i believe.
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I thought unbranding remove the simlock
I cannot contact HI about it becouse i dont have a HI number. I chance the x10 fore my vivaz pro and not the numbers.
The only way to unlock the x10 is to order a unlock code and wait for a couple of days?
olisun39 said:
I used unlocking.com and paid £19.99 and got my unlock code in approx 24hrs and it worked fine...
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I used them - still waiting 10 days on....bad really bad..
I haven't got any refund from TotalGSM.org... I sent a couple of reminders yet there has been no response from them...
EDIT: Got the refund today...
olisun39 said:
I haven't got any refund from TotalGSM.org... I sent a couple of reminders yet there has been no response from them...
EDIT: Got the refund today...
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After a week waiting for unlocking.com to get my unlock code, I got nervous and went to htccode.com for it. Surprisingly, this guy did it in 10 minutes, so I really recommend the service in there. A bit pricey (40$), but definitely worth it. Nice support, and really fast. Comparing it to a week of waiting and asking to support service what the hell was going on, it's definitely worth the price.
Regards!
I am trying to get unlock code for my new X10a (Rogers). I tried from ebay and again yesterday from http://www.cellunlocker.net/. Both took about a day each and sent message saying there is no unlock code for my IMEI. Do newer Roger phones take time to get unlock code? I am now worried. The phone is brand new and I opened it. It's clearly Rogers branded.
kitsVA said:
I am trying to get unlock code for my new X10a (Rogers). I tried from ebay and again yesterday from . Both took about a day each and sent message saying there is no unlock code for my IMEI. Do newer Roger phones take time to get unlock code? I am now worried. The phone is brand new and I opened it. It's clearly Rogers branded.
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I was able to unlock my Rogers phone for $15 or so. I did it a month ago, so the fix is out there.
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I was able to unlock my Rogers phone for $15 or so. I did it a month ago, so the fix is out there.
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From which place?
My xperia x10 was locked to orange. I did a lot of research and like so many ppl i placed an order at unlocking com. After waiting for 8-10 days, they replied that the code couldnt be found. Out of options i tried htccode To be true i was a bit afraid by reading lot of bad stuff about htccode. But in the end it worked pretty well. During the whole process i was in touch with the support rep and effectively it took only 5-10 mins to complete the process. I know the price is a bit high 40USD but in my opinion it is worth spending.
PS: The views expressed in this post are of author's only. I am not advertising htccode neither do i have any affiliation with them.
Cheers!
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I know the price is a bit high 40USD but in my opinion it is worth spending.
Cheers!
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I am not willing to spend over $10 . Anway, the Locked Rogers X10a I have right now is in Black and I really don't like it as much as I like my white X10i. So, ordered an unlocked White X10a this time and will sell my black X10a if I can't get it unlocked in a week or so. If I can get it to unlock I might just use it and give the white X10a to my wife.
Hi everyone
I just spent more than 2 hours to search about how to unsimlock my htc hero. Just found useless stuff about buying code or making "goldcards".
I want to unsimlock it PERMANENTLY and without buying a f**cking 15 or 17 or 20 or 37$ 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
Root your phone
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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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sxmfl said:
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).
I'm making this thread simply because I searched and searched and there was nothing for free like in the days of the htc kaiser/raphael, hadn't used my hd2 for a long time and decided to give it to my dad, since he's too cheap to get a good phone lol, and I have 2 hd2s decided to hook him up.
Now after searching here for it, people mostly sent you to htcunlock and some similar others which are still charging $20 US dolars to unlock a 3 year old phone, well I found a listing on ebay and even though a bit skeptical I decided to give it a try since it was only $3.72 with shipping charge, got my unlock code within a few hrs, flashed winmo 6.5(talk about a blast from the past) and put the code in and done, tested it on AT&T and working fine. I just sent the info for my 2nd hd2 so I can unlock that one also. :good:
Here's the link for the people that still use it or the new comers that bought it second hand looking to unlock.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151003769254?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
it was brought to my attention that this won't work with Orange, but like anything else here at XDA , try at your own risk, if it doesn't work you're only out a few bucks .
Nice advertising.
Otherwise, word of advice, BEWARE of HD2's from certain mobile operators(f.e. Orange) as unlock codes WILL NOT WORK. The only option for unlocking those devices are original Orange codes(which cost a lot) or XTClip/cracking boxes
be safe and get and original unlock code from Orange. or buy a prepaid phone since your father is so cheap. where im from you can get one for 18 dollar with 18 dollar credit
I'm sorry for my misunderstanding but I thought all hd2 unlocked the same, I have US T-Mobile hd2s, for both already unlocked for $7.44 with this service, I figured that the models listed in the ad could be unlocked the same way. I'll edit the title when I get home.
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Had quite a bit of trouble with cheaper unlocking not working on many providers. Pay a little more for decent source of original codes or HTC database codes or get it unlocked via a local decent mobile shop as not too expensive these days.
Mister B said:
Had quite a bit of trouble with cheaper unlocking not working on many providers. Pay a little more for decent source of original codes or HTC database codes or get it unlocked via a local decent mobile shop as not too expensive these days.
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Yeah I hear you but since I no longer use the phones, I found a good cheap source which worked fine, I paid $7.44 US and got both my hd2s Sim unlocked. I don't think you can get any better than that. I posted this to show people a cheap alternative to paying lots more, if anyone uses this and it doesn't work, they're out what cost to get a bag of chips and a soda!
RoloRacer on RootBox Nexus 10
Supersize that order & you get hassle free full unlock.
Can be lucky with cheap codes but I had too many failures with eBay codes ...