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Htc tytn help needed

Hi everyone i need abit of help.
iv recently got a HTC TYTN from a friend but it has no network, the phone operates well and i can play mp3's and videos(everything works fine). But there is no network when i search for one it gives me all the networks i need but does not register itself on the network according to the sim im using. The only time it gets a network if i turn off and on flight mode then i will search for network, but this hardly works iv had the phone for a month and i only got a network twice, but if turn off the phone and back on again i have to go through the same flight on and off procedure to get a network.
Please help.

either the phone is blocked by the IMEI number or you need to upgrade the radio rom
look on the wiki there are links there for radio roms
If the imei is blocked then you are screwed as nothing will unblock it except the network provider that blocked it originally

thanks man. Will try how do i check my bootloader version and radio bootloader.

i wouldnt worry about the bootloader version click start > settings > system > device info and it will tell you the radio version there. are you sure that the device worked ok on the sim provider you are using. What i mean is ,is the hermes unlocked to any network ,have you tried a sim from another provider?

when swithed it on it does not ask unlock codes or nething. it goes through but no network. im in south africa and we only have 3 service providers MTN,VODACOM and CELL C.
CELL C works only if i turn off and on flight mode, i got it right once. I tried the other sevice providers and nothing works.

radio version is 1.18.00.10
But for this radio rom thing to work dont i need RadioBootloader version 107 or less

so if you put another providers sim in the phone do you get this sign ! where the ariel strength should be? if so it may not be sim unlocked. But that will show even if it has been blocked. Was your friend on a contract and then stopped paying it so he gave you the phone or did you buy it from him

Yip i do get this sign !. im not sure where he got the phone from. i never bought it from him.

if you havent done so already install HARDSPL you can find the link here and the instructions how to do it as well
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HardSPL

thanks buddy gonna try it out.

once you have installed hardspl install this which will cid and sim unlock so you can flash any rom to the device and use any sim
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Hermes/Tools_and_Programs/HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a.zip
I have a feeling though that your phone is blocked though mate, if it accepts one sim but not the others but worth a try anyway

You can download a new vision of your PPC's radio driver,I tihnk 1.47.30.10 is the best

Changing the Radio ROM isn't advised as this is a sure-fire way to brick your Hermes if something goes wrong with the flash.
If the phone IS blocked then no amount of OS or radio ROM changing is gonna fix.

Noob new Blackstone - Unlocking clarification

Guys
I've searched the forums and realise I can buy a SIM unlock code for my Blackstone, however I'm trying to clarify the following.
1. If I install a different ROM do I still need to buy the unlock?
2. If I changed the EMEI (I want the phone to match my in car fixed EMEI - I realise the blackstone has to be switched off when in the car else conflicts) does that mean the phone has to be unlocked again?
3. Once the phone has been unlocked if I change the ROM will it have to be unlocked again?
What prompted the question is reading the Wiki few areas actually simlock the phones....therefore my assumption is a different ROM means it could become unlocked.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Regards

Its an unlocked phone my friend so obviously you pay a higher price for the phone itself able to use with any sim card. Carriers phone that are branded with the carrier logo are usually cheaper with a plan that could cost more then the phone overtime and is locked to the phone carrier which requires a sim unlocking code to use with other sim cards/ other carriers.
The answer to that is you can install any rom on the phone and if it an unlocked htc touch hd which you paid a lot for then it will be unlocked forever
if its locked to a carrier im not sure about that maybe someone can clarify.

any ideas please guys, I get the phone in a couple of hours.

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Anyone?

Try to keep this short
1. If I install a different ROM do I still need to buy the unlock?
No Simlock is based on the radio and hardware (short version).
Once unlocked yoiu can up your rom and your radio, it stays unlocked.
2. If I changed the EMEI (I want the phone to match my in car fixed EMEI - I realise the blackstone has to be switched off when in the car else conflicts) does that mean the phone has to be unlocked again?
Got me lost on this one.
Simlock is based on radio and Hardware.
So your IMEI is part of the phone which is either Sim Locked or not.
If you put your sim into what ever is in phone is in your car your number will be the same.
Once you have sim unlocked a device it remains unlocked.
Like I said you lost me.
3. Once the phone has been unlocked if I change the ROM will it have to be unlocked again?
No - Once done it remains unlocked regardless of rom or radio upgrade.
(and if you buy a new Simlocked Blackstrone you cant use your old code as the lock is based on the hardware)
What prompted the question is reading the Wiki few areas actually simlock the phones....therefore my assumption is a different ROM means it could become unlocked.
--->point me to the page that you feel needs updated, i will have a go at it.
(please PM me)

Is it possible no signal/cannot making calls after CODE unlock?

Hi PLEASE HELP,
I've done so many Magics simlocks via code. Any problem except the last guy. He says that after unlock he cannot make any calls.( his phone was new he didn't check if he was able to make calls before unlocking procedure). He says no radios, roms etc was flashed before. I instructed him how to restore via nandroid to the orginal firmware/ wipe the phone etc. He says nothing happened still the same issue. Now phone doesn't ask for unlock code so I thing it's nothing wrong with my service - simlock is gone ,it's something with his phone. He also says that he has got an access to the Internet on several roms. But I think that he thinks it's my fault -but I'm sure it's something wrong with his phone! It's impossible to damage the phone trying to unlock via code based on IMEI. What do you think guys ???
ps. i've asked him to try call 112 - and he says it works, but if he dials another numer the phone says "not registered in network" or sth. like that. He says that the same sim card working fine in another phone. He has tried many sim cards and still the same issues...

thanks for help...

pegaz said:
thanks for help...
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The guy is lost there is no way you can mess up a phone with a keypad simunlock.

Taknarosh said:
The guy is lost there is no way you can mess up a phone with a keypad simunlock.
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Thanks mate!
Another opinions are welcome

[Q] HD2 gets data but can't make or receive calls or sms

Hi guys,HTC tell me my beloved HD2 is now a brick, however it receives data even though it won't handle calls - so is the radio dead as HTC techies reckon?
If I try & make a call all I get are three 'dub dub dub's then nothing
The problem started after I had my number ported from Vodafone to T-mobile (UK) Trouble is I also flashed an Android ROM (Nexus fro XDA) at the same time so not sure which caused the problem.
Phone has always been unlocked
Checked APNs & so on, factory resets etc.
Tried different (Tesco) SIM same issue
Tried T Mob SIM in different phone OK
T-Mobile techies tell me IMEI is not blocked but can't come up with a solution
Flashed back to stock WM6.5 ROM from HTC site via SD card (previously tried USB) which I believe updates the radio as well? Bootloader tells me I'm on SPL 3.03 so everything should be back to factory settings Radio is 2.15 50.40
Could it be that Vodafone have somehow locked my phone in the porting?
What else can I do, please?

Ok you said your device is unlocked, do you mean SIM unlocked? Cause if it is not SIM unlocked this would be the reason for your issue.If it is SIM unlocked then either you have a faulty SIM card reader in your device, your SIM card is faulty, or the carrier has not done something right. Last thing I can come up with is that something could possibly be wrong with the internal antenna of your device. I will contemplate more on this and if I come up with something I will post back here in this thread.

HD2 gets data but can't make or receive calls or sms
T-Macgnolia said:
Ok you said your device is unlocked, do you mean SIM unlocked? Cause if it is not SIM unlocked this would be the reason for your issue.If it is SIM unlocked then either you have a faulty SIM card reader in your device, your SIM card is faulty, or the carrier has not done something right. Last thing I can come up with is that something could possibly be wrong with the internal antenna of your device. I will contemplate more on this and if I come up with something I will post back here in this thread.
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Hi thanks, its SIM unlocked. Previous to changing carrier/flashing ROM (wish I'd done one at a time!) everything was fine SIM read OK, antenna must be OK as I can connect to internet.
Any further ideas appreciated, however!

Could be a bad unlock occurred but it is unusual.
reflashing rom maybe a good test option as will trying a few other sim cards/providers to rule out sim & network issues ...

Also when you did the SIM unlock were you using Windows Mobile or Android. You have to use Windows Mobile to SIM unlock the HD2 or it will not work.

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T-Macgnolia said:
Also when you did the SIM unlock were you using Windows Mobile or Android. You have to use Windows Mobile to SIM unlock the HD2 or it will not work.
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This is not entirely true: there are android NAND ROMs that allow you to entry SIM-unlock code!
Edit: it seems it unlocks it temporarily until next reboot! I'll study that and post observations...

bib*oops said:
This is not entirely true: there are android NAND ROMs that allow you to entry SIM-unlock code!:highfive:
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Yes it is entirely true, the SIM unlock is something the is done through the IPL. This means the OS has to be able to communicate with the IPL. When you are using Android neither cLK or MAGLDR can communicate with the IPL. The Android ROMs do have the SIM unlock feature but it will not work on the HD2, well it works bit it does not permanent and you have to do the unlock every time you reboot the device. This has been proven time and time again here. Take a few minutes to do some searching on this subject and you will see I am telling the truth. Better yet ask Samsamuel or MisterB andthey will tell you the same.

Ok, thanks...
I'll do my homework!

T-Macgnolia said:
Yes it is entirely true, the SIM unlock is something the is done through the IPL. This means the OS has to be able to communicate with the IPL. When you are using Android neither cLK or MAGLDR can communicate with the IPL. The Android ROMs do have the SIM unlock feature but it will not work on the HD2, well it works bit it does not permanent and you have to do the unlock every time you reboot the device. This has been proven time and time again here. Take a few minutes to do some searching on this subject and you will see I am telling the truth. Better yet ask Samsamuel or MisterB andthey will tell you the same.
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He speaks sooth, this has always been an issue.

not getting calls etc
Thanks everyone for the hints, took it into Vodafone shop, tried a spare sim & lo & behold we have calls; so it was locked to Vfone, I just happened to be on the Vfone network when I got the phone
Now I have to wait for Vfone to get unlock code from HTC - 5 days! That's modern communications for you!
Thanks again
Bill

unable to recieve calls
Hi i recently flashed a pacman rom 4.2.1 on my hd2. All is working well except calls. Whenever i answer the call it freezes. I tried flashing diffrent roms but i still get the same problem. Please help!!

[Q] HTC HD2 can't send SMS or call a number

Hello,
I live in The Netherlands, and my mobile operator is Tele2. I installed Android 2.3.7 on my HTC HD2, with Radio Leo_RADIO_2.15.50.14.
But I can't send an SMS, or call a number, becasuse the network is not available. The network is also not available on Windows Mobile 6.5.
Which Radio ROM does work the best with Tele2 (The Netherlands). Or is there another solution for this problem?

Is HD2 network locked or have hardware issue ?
I would do clean install of generic WM6.5 from links in the HD2 Wiki .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_HD2#Official_ROMs_.26_Radios
If get it working on that then move to another platform.

I flashed some Radio ROMS, but they all don't solve the problem. I already flashed the stock Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, and also that doesn't work.

Borrow a sim from someone and see if it works

I tried it with my own Tele2 SIM card, and with a Vodafone SIM card, both don't work.

Did you recently buy the phone?
Or is it your old phone which worked and when you tried android it stopped working?

I recently purchased the phone from someone. He said it was working. When I got the phone, I flashed a new Radio ROM and Windows Phone 7, and did not check if my SIM card was working with Windows Mobile and the original Radio ROM. Now, I flashed Windows Mobile 6.5, but it is not working. Also Android doesn't work. I tried most of the Radio ROMS.

@Mister B will know more than I about this, but I think it is locked to a specific carrier, eg O2
Just to be sure, is it EU model (white call & end call buttons) or tmous model (green and red)?

The phone has white call & end call buttons, so it is the EU model. The previous owner did not know if it was locked to a specific carrier, because his SIM card just worked with the phone. How can I get to know if it is locked to a specific carrier?

I would have thought flashing hspl would have done it, and you have already done that to get wp7 on it previously.
Not sure

I flashed 2.08.HSPL on the phone with HSPL4, to get Windows Phone 7 and Android running.

I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28342560&highlight=carrier+locked#post28342560
in which Mister B mentions that the phone might be blocked due to an unpaid bill or stolen. Worth a read for you possibly.
Where did you get it from?

I don't think that's the case. I thought the problem was the Radio ROM, maybe I need to get a Radio ROM which works with Tele2 (Carrier)? If yes, I don't know which ROM.
I got the phone from a Dutch site where you can buy and sell things. And the previous owner used the phone with Vodafone.

Does the device actually know a sim is inserted or does it always show as no sim present ?
Showing as no sim present would be good indication of hardware problem.
If sim locked or blocked IMEI it will show sim present.
As such any of the main HD2 radios will be fine with your network & would allow full radio function if all else good.
I always fault find on original HD2 WM6.5 or a trusted WM6.5.x custom rom.
Dead sim reading is not that uncommon & can be mainboard issue or even the sim holder so worth looking at sim holder a little.
Most of the used HD2's sold online are faulty mainly due to amateur repairs so good chance that the case here.

There is a SIM inserted, because I need to enter a PIN code for the SIM. But I when I try to send an SMS, it says the network is not available. I get that message with Windows Mobile and with Android.

Does your sim work on another phone?

Yes, the SIM works on another phone.

I would say then it either network sim locked or IMEI blocked or radio hardware issue on mainboard.
Worth gong into phone settings & checking radio bands & try manual connection to varying networks.
Ideally want try all this on generic WM6.5 & reflash radio after rom flash (try radio n my signature)
You could also try an unlock by cable at local shop !
After that you stuck really ...