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I have an HTC Surround that I bought on eBay that originally came from Telus in Canada. I don't live in Canada and I am not connected to the Telus network. Is there any way I can break my Surround's link with Telus and leave it unbranded?
I have looked at the ROMS Ansar has posted here but they all appear to be branded. I'm not certain what the unbranded radio ROMs do? Do they break the link?
At the end of the day, I just don't want a mobile operator on the other side of the world deciding when I can an can't get updates.
Mike
UNbranded version of surround simply does not exist .. that model is EXCLUSIVE for certain carriers
First, download the WP SDK developer tools from here. You'll need them to be able to sideload and install the necessary XAP files.
You will need to developer unlock your device using the instructions here. It was tricky for me, as I did it this morning, and it took the better part of an hour as well as a hard reset to get the Chevron unlocker to communicate with the phone.
You will then need to follow the directions here for debranding your device. The reason why I included the previous steps is that the wpcentral article did not contain enough info by itself to get you on your way.
Let me know if this helped. By the time you finish, you should be able to connect to Zune and get the 7008 "pre-NoDo" update.
Thanks jwzg.
My timing was terrible! The posts telling me how to debrand HTC phones came out a few hours after I asked the question .
Telus made the pre-NoDo update yesterday and my phone is now at 7008 without any hacking required.
I tried unlokcing the phone with Chevron but it wouldn't connect. Before I go through the drama of hard resetting, can anyone confirm if I do this that NoDo will be available?
Has anyone successfully loaded NoDo onto their Surround?
Frankly, I'm prepared to wait another week for NoDo. I am more intersted in permanently breaking the link betwen Telus and my phone so that they have no say in when I can apply available updates.
I'm on Telus and tried it. It didn't give me NoDo. I don't think MS has rolled out to unbranded phones in Canada yet.
for unbranding ... you need disassemble rom . and in XIP section ... EDIT KERNEL boot registry .
thats first .. second - unbranded surround simply does not exist ..
1. TELUS
2. AT&T
3. Cingular
there is not unbranded version like for HD7 - MOZART
if you completely delete carrier information as i described above you could loose updates at all completely
I followed the steps to "unbrand" my surround and lost the ability to send MMS.
The fix was to delete connection setup, redownload it from the marketplace and run it again. Just a suggestion if you follow those steps.
kdj67f said:
I followed the steps to "unbrand" my surround and lost the ability to send MMS.
The fix was to delete connection setup, redownload it from the marketplace and run it again. Just a suggestion if you follow those steps.
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I see you are on AT&T. Did you update when connected to Zune and if so was it Pre-NoDo or NoDo?
Users that try this please post Carrier and what update you received.
Thank you,
Dwight2001 said:
I see you are on AT&T. Did you update when connected to Zune and if so was it Pre-NoDo or NoDo?
Users that try this please post Carrier and what update you received.
Thank you,
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Since the other dude didn't reply. I have an htc surround and I can confirm that the update is only Pre-NoDo (a.k.a. 7.0.7008.0) anyway when I get the NoDo update I will try to remember to post on this thread.
ryan00793 said:
Since the other dude didn't reply. I have an htc surround and I can confirm that the update is only Pre-NoDo (a.k.a. 7.0.7008.0) anyway when I get the NoDo update I will try to remember to post on this thread.
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I've already posted a tutorial on getting NoDo here. You may have to unbrand and get the pre-NoDo update first, before you follow the directions in that thread.
Sorry, been busy at work. I originally got the 7008 build update, then just tonight went through all the "methods" in the WP7 section and downloaded the March update (7390) which I just finished installing. Both times were connected to my laptop (Win7 64 bit ultimate) using the latest Zune software.
Nodo seems snappier so far. And my phone stayed unlocked because I used the preventing relock trick.
You cannot unbrand the Surround. This is because the other devices you can buy as unbranded but the Surround is only available threw carriers.
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talontsi07 said:
You cannot unbrand the Surround. This is because the other devices you can buy as unbranded but the Surround is only available threw carriers.
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What everybody is asking about is changing the mobile operator string in the registry that tells MS/Zune which carrier you are using. Technically, it is not unbranding but fooling whatever is checking into thinking the device was an unbranded phone.
I also sharpied over the AT&T logo so it looks like it is unbranded
You can't change the string to unbranded because it doesn't exist. Thats what I have read.
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talontsi07 said:
You can't change the string to unbranded because it doesn't exist. Thats what I have read.
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I made my own provxml to change the mobile operator string using directions on this site, loaded it into provxml deployer and ran it. I immediately was offered the 7008 pre update build when I synced with Zune. I think it worked just fine.
Interesting, link?
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Interesting, link?
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This post explained a few things, especially with the tool to convert .reg/.rgu files to provxml. I exported a reg from my computer, deleted all lines and re-wrote using the example codes listed. I then used the tool at the bottom of the first post to convert it.
This Is worth a read too...
This thread is where to get the provxml deployer and how to use it.
I don't have too much more time, but read those threads and search the attachments of the dev/hacking threads about NODO and I guarantee someone has already posted up a good working provxml that you can borrow to get some de-branding action.
*EDIT* I attached the exact xap I used to do the mods which got me to nodo. Use at your own risk, I take no responsibility blah blah blah. It makes sure to unlock, prevents relocking, opened advanced settings in the ease of access panel and changed the mobile operator string to "000-88" and following the methods to get nodo listed in WP7 general section and much trying, I was successful. Feel free to go through it and make your own mods, or use this. Or decompile it for an example. Either way, good luck.
So I finally updated to nodo. I was never unlocked because I wanted to wait for this update. Now that Im updated would i follow the normal guide to updating or is there a newer one?
Da_Franchise said:
So I finally updated to nodo. I was never unlocked because I wanted to wait for this update. Now that Im updated would i follow the normal guide to updating or is there a newer one?
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currently no way to unlock once NoDo is installed... as discussed at nasium You'll have to use the backup the updater made and revert back to pre Nodo. Unlock then use the samsung tools to prevent relocking then run the Nodo update again.
That's currently the only way of having a NoDo unlocked phone outside of just paying to be a developer. You know.... the lagit way!
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currently no way to unlock once NoDo is installed... as discussed at nasium You'll have to use the backup the updater made and revert back to pre Nodo. Unlock then use the samsung tools to prevent relocking then run the Nodo update again.
That's currently the only way of having a NoDo unlocked phone outside of just paying to be a developer. You know.... the lagit way!
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Thanks. Do you have an idea of when or if they will ever make an update to unlock nodo
EDIT: sorry for all the questions, but can this unlock work on a windows xp computer?
Confirmed Unlocked
I just did this today. I used fastgsm services(no, im not advertising them) after the NoDo update and it works. phone unlocked successful.
He is asking about developer unlock not SIM unlock.
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re nodo
somebody please tell me how to revert back to pre nodo ..
c_sureshc said:
somebody please tell me how to revert back to pre nodo ..
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All you need is.... this
Install any of the two:
Samsung i917 Focus firmware UCJK2 AT&T USA
Samsung i917R Focus firmware UXJL2 ROGERS CANADA
That link and going back to pre-nodo 7004 worked great, thanks EnderPsp !!
Hello, my Atrix phone is at&t unlocked phone, now it remind me about new update has available.
Should I update it? Will my phone be locked again if I install it? Anyone please answer my question please. I worry that it remind me each 1 hour, may be I click to install and my phone become a pager block
Thanks
Updated and run well :|
danghung83hn said:
Updated and run well :|
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I do not understand your answer. Did you upgrade? Was your phone still unlocked after the upgrade?
I am in the same boat as you. My Atrix is unlocked, I use it on T Mobile in the US. I would like to upgrade also, since my phone is nagging me all the time to upgrade.
I also have an unlocked AT&T Atrix phone that I use here in the Philippines. I updated about 2 hours ago via OTA and everything is fine. My phone is still unlocked.
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I do not understand your answer. Did you upgrade? Was your phone still unlocked after the upgrade?
I am in the same boat as you. My Atrix is unlocked, I use it on T Mobile in the US. I would like to upgrade also, since my phone is nagging me all the time to upgrade.
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I too have an sim-unlocked atrix, here in Brazil. The phone is still unlocked after applying the 1.57 back then and 1.83 OTA updates, so you shouldn't have any problems updating yours.
upgraded but lost root
Once you unlock your phone it stays unlocked forever
Need upgrade on unlocked atrix
Hello everyone.
I am still trying to get upgrade.
When i did upgrade from second step it tells me that insert sim card (third option from the list).
But it did not upgraded and restarted.
I have to hard reboot it.
When I was trying to upgrade after copying zip file and restarted phone, it did not upgraded.
Im waiting for upgrade. Please help me to do the upgrade on my unlocked atrix in india.
Thanks
Hello, I can't find the original ROM. Somebody could provide it? I need some totaly clean without update, so then I could unlock the cell phone. For now I have the most actual and with that I cannot unlock the cell, unfortunatelly also my backup in Zuna is also with update and it's not possible to unlock the cell with it neither. Thank you
batthead said:
Hello, I can't find the original ROM. Somebody could provide it? I need some totaly clean without update, so then I could unlock the cell phone. For now I have the most actual and with that I cannot unlock the cell, unfortunatelly also my backup in Zuna is also with update and it's not possible to unlock the cell with it neither. Thank you
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Dont understand why its not possible to dev unlock after updates...unless you are talking Chevron. If this is the case, then you should probably talk to the chevron people as the NODO update closes that gap.
I heard the Chevron people were aware of this, prior to the NODO release and may be able to help you.
Otherwise I do not think anyone here can.
Im also looking for a way to back my phone to 7004. I got a new phone with the 206 FW. So it never had 7004 to unupgrade to..
batthead said:
Hello, I can't find the original ROM. Somebody could provide it? I need some totaly clean without update, so then I could unlock the cell phone. For now I have the most actual and with that I cannot unlock the cell, unfortunatelly also my backup in Zuna is also with update and it's not possible to unlock the cell with it neither. Thank you
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I do have a T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro, the ROM is 7004. No update has been completed on it. So if someone can show me how to do a ROM dump, then we can get the ball rolling.
i have also new dell venue pro with nodo 7392 i want to go back to 7004 to unlock the phone with chevron
is there any way to unlock with nodo 7392 ??
chiragpatwa said:
i have also new dell venue pro with nodo 7392 i want to go back to 7004 to unlock the phone with chevron
is there any way to unlock with nodo 7392 ??
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Don't think so. The GAP was closed by MS.
xmoo said:
Don't think so. The GAP was closed by MS.
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Thanks for reply but whats is GAP ?
Can u guide me where can i get 7004 rom for my DVP ?
Thanks
Any one have a flash tool for this device??
Thanks
I haven't even seen a start for a flash tool honestly
Are the back ups phone specific? Couldnt you use a back up someone has of the 7004 an the use it to restore you phone from 7392 through Zune? If someone has a back up made that they could post here or send to me, Ill see what I can do to get it to work. My DVP came the 7392 so I dont have it.
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Are the back ups phone specific? Couldnt you use a back up someone has of the 7004 an the use it to restore you phone from 7392 through Zune? If someone has a back up made that they could post here or send to me, Ill see what I can do to get it to work. My DVP came the 7392 so I dont have it.
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phone specific
Hello, so if someone have the original ROM (without all the update)
on the DVP, you can make a backup of the Zune and add a deposit
here to download? Everyone can then restore his ROM to a state before
all updates thanks to this backup and so we can unlock the phone.
Thnx
batthead said:
Hello, so if someone have the original ROM (without all the update)
on the DVP, you can make a backup of the Zune and add a deposit
here to download? Everyone can then restore his ROM to a state before
all updates thanks to this backup and so we can unlock the phone.
Thnx
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How do you make a backup?
back up using -> Zune software -> settings -> update -> and here you can drive back up
batthead said:
back up using -> Zune software -> settings -> update -> and here you can drive back up
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Hmmm ... maybe less than complete response.
I'm sitting at my update screen. I see that my phone is up to date.
I see my previous restore points.
I do not see anyway to force a backup.
I'm a simple person, and it drives me nuts when people respond and don't respond with detail. As best I understand it right now, there is no way to do a backup via automation (except when doing an update). I know there are ways to do a backup via the support tools -- but that is not what was responded above.
how to force a backup (or restore):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103011
i also would like to have the option of a nodo rom to unlock and to pass it over to newer os versions but unfortunality my phone (europe dvp version) had already nodo on it
you can not use another phones backup on your phone. they are very much device specific. It has been tried by many in the WP7 forum but with no luck. They are encrypted and function for only the phone that they were created from.
munkeyphyst said:
you can not use another phones backup on your phone. they are very much device specific. It has been tried by many in the WP7 forum but with no luck. They are encrypted and function for only the phone that they were created from.
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So, how do I return to my original ROM which will unlock? Thnx
Um... As of now you can't. But there is an official chevron unlock that is on the horizon that will cost $9 and will dev unlock any os version
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Do you need with NODO or without? if with, pm me and I will send
Dear Friends,
I have rooted my HTC Wildfire, via revolutionary, and added a update using superuser zip file... this all worked, but the mobile is still network locked? what do I need to unlock the network? this is a Vodafone bought mobile.
Please help..
juliancamilleri said:
Dear Friends,
I have rooted my HTC Wildfire, via revolutionary, and added a update using superuser zip file... this all worked, but the mobile is still network locked? what do I need to unlock the network? this is a Vodafone bought mobile.
Please help..
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Use search and buy an unlock code?
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7
Try HTC SuperTool by ACSyndicate. Try searching for it, it is an application that work well with windows 7 (haven't tried it with anything else). It will attempt to s-off your phone as long as other things.
Mubz_C said:
Try HTC SuperTool by ACSyndicate. Try searching for it, it is an application that work well with windows 7 (haven't tried it with anything else). It will attempt to s-off your phone as long as other things.
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He's asking about network unlock not bootloader......
We tried for many days to find an unlock method but it never was found..... You will have to pay for a service.
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It has the option to s-off your device which switches off the sim lock. I haven't had to try it though but it is something you can try
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Mine was locked and after i rooted it and s-off and flashed custom rom in my case it was cm7 it was unlocked.
I used CM guide to root etc. revolutionary... all they said i did and thats it.