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hi.
After some weeks of struggle i finally unlocked my HD2 from Orange Romania.
I still don't know if the online sites that sell unlock code and provided wrong code used a generator or got it from some htc database but in both cases something is different from other HD2.
Conclusion:
Some sites and some unlockers suggested/said that Orange Romania may had changed the code so normal HTC codes don't work.
If you have a HD2 locked to Orange RO your best bet is a phone shop who provide unlocking services.
Journey this far:
- i think that code can be entered 5 times, each time increase wait time. i still need more info on it so if you can help don't be shy.
- ebay code for £6.9 - wasted attempt, try 1st time as is cheap but make sure you video it. you may get garbage code instead of refund.
- htccode.com - PM 3 times ferraripassion and got a wild goose link to htc desire forum , left a support question - no answer. they may be out of business.
- unlock-now.com for €25 - no code got refund in couple of hours, worth a try.
- unlockallcellular.com - $34.95(~€27) i think they are USA based so i had to wait because time difference. got same wrong code again. good live support tho i expected more details on why it does not work after long talk and mails i sent. also their page on t8585 suggests that a rom update will wipe attempts count. it does not.
- local unlock shop - ~€20 finally unlocked - used a box to get right code, code completely different from one provided by online.
cedesmith said:
hi.
please don't tell me that was discussed before, i know i read a lot on the topic but to no help.
i got a great 2nd hand hd2 that is 1mo old not to be under contract with orange and i expected to be as easy task to unlock it as was with tg01. i was so wrong.
i bought unlock code from ebay seller cellunlockland but didn't work, he was fair and redounded my money but also told me that i probably only have 10 tries. i wasted 2 on his code
another member here said that too new and my IMEI is in a new database and i have to pay ~50USD for it witch i think is a too much.
i hope someone can help and provide a good code seller that will work guarantee and with decent pricing (in tg01 is vitamise witch for £11 never failed).
i also hope that someone can tell me how many code input tries i have and what happens after that. i read couple of days that someone got in trouble for trying to many times but can't find more info on it.
thanks
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unlock-now.com
Ive mentioned then in at least 3 threads.
But you would have known that if you had used the search!
this post implies that there is a 5 try limit to unlock with code. can anyone confirm or infirm that ?
@unlock-now.com i said not to say it was discussed before. if you would have read you would see that not everyone has had success with unlock-now.com
also other said they unlocked with code bought on ebay and look what it got me 2/5 wasted attempts. also their response time seams high an refund time even longer (correct me if i am wrong). also €25 is not exactly cheap compared to £7 witch it costs on eBay.
i would prefer someone active here on forums whom i could PM and tell just old code that did not work. if i have 5 tries now way in hell i am entering that code again just to get it on tape.
if the device is new and manufactured after certain date and in a new database or something then maybe other peoples who have phone from same batch or newer have same problem as me while.we may not find a answer on a thread started on dec 2009.
also i was hopping that someone could tell me if i have to wait for some time. i read that operators only give codes after 3 months into contract or something like that.
what is wrong with having options ? after all is not that why we are here on xda ?
I got mine unlocked on eBay for £6.99 can give you the details if you like
cedesmith said:
this post implies that there is a 5 try limit to unlock with code. can anyone confirm or infirm that ?
@unlock-now.com i said not to say it was discussed before. if you would have read you would see that not everyone has had success with unlock-now.com
also other said they unlocked with code bought on ebay and look what it got me 2/5 wasted attempts. also their response time seams high an refund time even longer (correct me if i am wrong). also €25 is not exactly cheap compared to £7 witch it costs on eBay.
i would prefer someone active here on forums whom i could PM and tell just old code that did not work. if i have 5 tries now way in hell i am entering that code again just to get it on tape.
if the device is new and manufactured after certain date and in a new database or something then maybe other peoples who have phone from same batch or newer have same problem as me while.we may not find a answer on a thread started on dec 2009.
also i was hopping that someone could tell me if i have to wait for some time. i read that operators only give codes after 3 months into contract or something like that.
what is wrong with having options ? after all is not that why we are here on xda ?
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Well my friend you read the posts, digest the information and make your own mind up. Its a free choice so go where your intellect and assessments take you.
Its the way we all learned "the true path" so good luck with your quest.
It worked for me!!!
cedesmith said:
@unlock-now.com i said not to say it was discussed before. if you would have read you would see that not everyone has had success with unlock-now.com
also other said they unlocked with code bought on ebay and look what it got me 2/5 wasted attempts. also their response time seams high an refund time even longer (correct me if i am wrong). also €25 is not exactly cheap compared to £7 witch it costs on eBay.
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Surely spending 25 euro (which is then refunded if no code is found), is better than wasting those attempts by 'saving' and going with an eBay option which doesn't work?
Thats like saying you'd rather have a car with no fuel tank than one with, as it'll save you a few quid.
the ebayer seamed honest and refunded me, i think he honestly believed he had a right code.
i was the stupid one because i tried twice because i read on forums that one got it right 2nd try. i thought i was to excited and miss typed it 1st time. with tg01 worked like magic couple of weeks ago and also tg01 doesn't have a try counter. i didn't worried for a moment with hd2 till after.
€25 is not that much but i got a feeling that i will get again a your phone is in new database you need to pay double.
also if i get 44875764 again i would have payed for nothing as will not input that again.
i am in no rush and can wait couple of months for phone to be in regular database, also i am ready to pay €15-25.
is nice to feel free but not when you pay for it a arm and a leg. or to be more explicit i don't need it unlocked but i would like to know it is unlocked.
gave unlock-now.com a try. got a "Code not found" response and a refund in couple of hours.
any other recommendations?
cedesmith said:
gave unlock-now.com a try. got a "Code not found" response and a refund in couple of hours.
any other recommendations?
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Daaam...
And for me its really vital to unlock it..since I'm moving in couple of weeks..and my phone is still on french orange..and now u got me worry..
Some suggested this http://debloquer.planetemobile.com/debloquer.php?marque=HTC
..its in french..and since u from Belgium..it wont cause a problem..
ahh..sorry..u're not from Belgium..
here, could you give me the details for the unlock for hd2 on ebay? I'm locked to vodafone, ireland, want to go on O2
just search htc hd2 unlock code on ebay.co.uk
if you get a wrong code as i did don't try anymore, you have only 5 attempts.
make sure you record on video the whole operation and imei on back of the phone if it fails.
don't try more then once with ebay codes, i wasted 2 of 5 attempts.
i am still looking for a fair provider to unlock my phone. i think is better to get a "code not found" and a refund then waste 1 (2 if you stupid like me and retry code) attempt on a random code because seller thinks you may not have video it and he got to keep freaking £6.9
tried unlockallcellular.com
got same 44875764 again. 9 hours time difference caused me some frustration but in the end got a refund.
see 1st post for more details.
it seams that my pone is cursed and i am doomed to review every unlock service out there.
any suggestions ?
What country did the phone come from I bought my HD2 from t-mobile in the US and the called customer service and asked them for the unlock code told them I was going to Europe for work and they are emailing it to me haven't tried it yet because I just called yesterday to get it should have it tonight and will let you know if it works
finally unlocked it at a phone shop who provide unlock services.
orange ro seams to have changed htc unlock code.
see 1st post for more details....
So, I just got a nice email from HTC telling me that "because I'm an early HTC enthusiast" I get a free HTC case and free shipping when preordering and entering the code provided in the email. Problem is, I already preordered the phone along with the flip case. Has anyone else gotten this email? Also, what would be the chances that HTC refunds me the case and shipping costs if I call them? I already called them once as my order required me to do so.
Thanks
You should always try. And if they adamantly won't let you, I suppose someone lurking the forums might love you forever for 'giving' them a free case and free shipping.
Call and say you forgot about the code and please apply it now.
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who\what number to call ?
I got the same offer emailed to me 1 minute after I pre-ordered. Let me know what you find out. I'm wondering if I need to call them to get my free shipping and case or if they'll just figure it out, because the offer email was clearly generated by the pre-order.
The code works with orders from HTC which letstalk is handling. So if you pre-ordered from your carrier than no go for the promo.
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I just called the number that was on the confirmation email. After a 10 minute hold I was told that they have had a lot of calls for this issue and are trying to figure out how to get the case in without cancelling as the hold for the full amount is already on the card. They are manually noting down orders and once Corporate tells them how to add to order they will modify and you will get an email confirming the change in order.
gtg465x said:
I got the same offer emailed to me 1 minute after I pre-ordered. Let me know what you find out. I'm wondering if I need to call them to get my free shipping and case or if they'll just figure it out, because the offer email was clearly generated by the pre-order.
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Well, after being on hold for 25 minutes, I was told I need to cancel my order and place a new one using the coupon code. I decided not to as I don't want to risk losing my preorder that has already gone through.
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Well, after being on hold for 25 minutes, I was told I need to cancel my order and place a new one using the coupon code. I decided not to as I don't want to risk losing my preorder that has already gone through.
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Yeah, same. I probably wouldn't use the case anyways. I like my phones naked. I might call them after I've received the phone if the case doesn't show up with it.
I emailed HTC about the fact that I had already placed my order before HTC sent out the promotion for the free case and got a response that basically said HTC Doesn't make the cases and I should contact my carrier... *sigh*
Dear
Thanks for contacting HTC Technical Support Center!
I am glad to know you are closer to get your HTC One! Getting the case would be a great way of taking care of your device. I will be more than happy to help you with this matter.
HTC does not manufacture or sell any aftermarket components, accessories, or batteries for our devices. They are manufactured and distributed by third party companies for use with HTC devices. They are sold either by the carrier that has the specific device or from a third party official reseller of HTC branded products and accessories.
My advise right now is to contact your carrier about this great promotion, they will let you know if it is possible (or not) to apply the coupon to the pre-order you made earlier today.
I look forward to providing you with any additional assistance if required.
Thanks for your continuous support of our products and services, Chris. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us through http://www.htc.com/us/support/email-support or call us at +1-866-449-8358 from 8 am to 1am, 7 days a week.
Thank you for being a member of our HTC community and I wish you a good day!
Let me know if I have successfully answered your question, please click here to complete this.
To send a reply to this message, please click here.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
HTC
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I have an extra code from HTC if someone needs it... PM me, first come, first served!
Edit: GONE
If anyone else has an extra free case coupon code they don't need I would love to have it
Thanks!
I open my email and it says "All promo codes have been claimed." HTC fails again.
If anybody wants a coupon code to pre-order via shopamerica.htc.com and will use it, please send me a PM. I won't be buying from the HTC store, so I have no need for mine.
EDIT: Taken!
Called back to apply the code. Rep said they couldn't but offered to waive the overnight shipping charge. Works for me. Have a code unused if someone wants it, PM me.
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I open my email and it says "All promo codes have been claimed." HTC fails again.
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According to this person all codes has been used up so use on given or requesting for one.
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Had to cancel and re order to get the case so ended up changing from 64 to 32 GB.
Also, after placing your order make sure you click on check the order status link as soon as the confirmation email comes in. Mine showed that I had to call in for the order to proceed and this only showed after clicking on the link. Email did not mention nor a follow up email was sent to indicate customer contact is needed to proceed.
Anyone called in to get the standard shipping fee waved? My checkout won't wave the feed but gave me the free case.
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Anyone called in to get the standard shipping fee waved? My checkout won't wave the feed but gave me the free case.
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I did. I had selected 2 day shipping because my code didn't supply free shipping. After 45 minutes on hold I confirmed my order and mentioned that the code didn't work for shipping. Ended up getting overnight shipping for free.
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Anyone called in to get the standard shipping fee waved? My checkout won't wave the feed but gave me the free case.
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My shopping cart page shows charges for the case and the shipping? Is that how it looked to you and then when you actually checked-out the case turned out to be free, or should I already be seeing the charges removed at this point?
EDIT: So it seems I am guilty of not searching and I clearly need more coffee this morning. This was already posted well before I found out about it. Feel free to disregard.
So, don't hold me to this, I don't know what the restrictions are. But it looks like if you fill in your name and details (including your serial number), HTC will send you a $25 Play Store code. It claims that it's only valid if you purchased or activated between June 14th and July 15th, but who knows?
I just did mine, it says 2-4 weeks to validate serial. I figure why not, what do I have to lose.
Link is here, be sure to click "Already bought? Redeem now." Near the bottom.
http://us.htc.com/googleplay/index.php
Wrong link hold on
Developers still have to search too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2328027
Doh.
Egg on face.
Solved! I was able to design a Moto X for my business account by purchasing it at a Verizon store. Motorola then emailed me the redemption pin which let me bypass the 'upgrade eligibility checking' portion of the checkout. Instead I had a Moto X in my shopping cart for $0.00 (as was suggested by people in this thread). I did have to purchase accessories in a separate order though.
Well this is frustrating. After waiting the 2-3 months for MotoMaker to be released on Verizon, I go to checkout after customizing a phone and keep getting errors when trying to check my account upgrade eligibility. After talking to CS I find out the website only works with personal accounts and basically I'm SOL.
Verizon did say I could purchase a phone in store and they would give me a pin to redeem and customize it on the website. But according to Motorola CS the website would still make me check/verify my account.
Anyway, I'm just venting. Anyone else in a similar situation?
Edit: Has anyone ordered and customized a phone using a redemption pin? When you order it that way does it still ask you to verify your account with the last 4 of your SSN? I'm still holding out hope the Motorola CS rep was wrong and I could get around the verification step...
I am not really in the same boat as you, so I dont know if my experience is helpful.
I am in a family plan, I am not the account owner, but an account manager, so I could walk in to verizon store and get an upgrade by myself. To pass the phone activation page, I have my phone number entered, account owner's zip code, account owner's last 4 digit SSN, once it get pass that page, it asked for account password again, then the system allows you to choose what line within the plan to get the upgrade. And then credit check of me, billing info of account owner, shipping info to me, and then pay.
So after completing the moto maker purchase on Monday. I got an e-mail late Tuesday that said the Motorola Activation Team discovered an issue with phone activation. I got on the phone with them, waited 1 hour before someone picked up. The Activation Team asked for the same info, my phone number, my name, account owner SSN, account owner billing address, and then the team called Verizon (so I am on hold for another 10 min), using the same info to verify the onwer's account that my name matches(?). So after they talked, and all I got from the team was "I wouldn't said your phone is shipped, but you should received an email within 24 hours."
So my guess is, you will need corporate account owner info (something other than SSN?)?
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Well this is frustrating. After waiting the 2-3 months for MotoMaker to be released on Verizon, I go to checkout after customizing a phone and keep getting errors when trying to check my account upgrade eligibility. After talking to CS I find out the website only works with personal accounts and basically I'm SOL.
Verizon did say I could purchase a phone in store and they would give me a pin to redeem and customize it on the website. But according to Motorola CS the website would still make me check/verify my account.
Anyway, I'm just venting. Anyone else in a similar situation?
Edit: Has anyone ordered and customized a phone using a redemption pin? When you order it that way does it still ask you to verify your account with the last 4 of your SSN? I'm still holding out hope the Motorola CS rep was wrong and I could get around the verification step...
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I purchased a PIN in store but can't remember if it asked for my SSN. The checkout process with a PIN on Moto Maker was actually far less painful than their entire site experience.
640k said:
I purchased a PIN in store but can't remember if it asked for my SSN. The checkout process with a PIN on Moto Maker was actually far less painful than their entire site experience.
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I am glad yours is painless. I was really stressed out on Monday, asking other people's SSN for a phone. None of the customer service I talked to suggested this way.
cchderrick said:
I am not really in the same boat as you, so I dont know if my experience is helpful.
So my guess is, you will need corporate account owner info (something other than SSN?)?
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So you received a redemption pin from the store and went back online later to customize it? Or did you customize it and enter your payment info at the store yourself at a motox kiosk?
EvanVanVan said:
So you received a redemption pin from the store and went back online later to customize it? Or did you customize it and enter your payment info at the store yourself at a motox kiosk?
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I did not use redemption pin. 640K did. I did not been to the store, it was all online and phone.
I am guessing you deal with Verizon up front in the store, pay the money, get the pin, go back home, get online and customize it and use the pin, and it should say $0.00
Can I buy a Moto Maker device in-store?
You can purchase a voucher for a Moto Maker device in a store, but you’ll still have to design your device through the online Moto Maker studio.
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Cited from Verizon.
http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/faqs/Equipment/motox-designed-by-you.html
cchderrick said:
I did not use redemption pin. 640K did. I did not been to the store, it was all online and phone.
I am guessing you deal with Verizon up front in the store, pay the money, get the pin, go back home, get online and customize it and use the pin, and it should say $0.00
Cited from Verizon.
http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/faqs/Equipment/motox-designed-by-you.html
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Oh yeah rereading your original message now idk why I had gotten the impression you purchased it in store. As to your original question yeah I had tried the last 4 of the tax ID which replaces SSNs on corporate accounts. But it still doesn't work due to security reasons they said...
Anyway yeah that's what I'm hoping with the pin. That's the way it *should* work.
EvanVanVan said:
Oh yeah rereading your original message now idk why I had gotten the impression you purchased it in store. As to your original question yeah I had tried the last 4 of the tax ID which replaces SSNs on corporate accounts. But it still doesn't work due to security reasons they said...
Anyway yeah that's what I'm hoping with the pin. That's the way it *should* work.
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yeah, I think getting the pin is way better, I mean you are dealing with Verizon directly, they could just look up your account right in front of you, the activation team in Motorola is really slow.
Good luck.
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...you deal with Verizon up front in the store, pay the money, get the pin, go back home, get online and customize it and use the pin, and it should say $0.00...
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this is exactly right.
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this is exactly right.
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So aafter going to the VZW store they informed me u can only get the pin online? Is that how you did it? Purchased it through verizonwireless.com first?
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So aafter going to the VZW store they informed me u can only get the pin online? Is that how you did it? Purchased it through verizonwireless.com first?
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i'm not sure i follow.
first, i went to a VZW store, and not a re-seller. second, they processed my purchase in-store and once the purchase was done, Motorola (almost instantly) emailed me my pin. once I had the pin, i could go to moto maker and customize the phone i purchased (if you purchased 32gb, you could only customize 32gb).
when you checkout with moto maker, your cart shows $0.00 and your order is processed.
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i'm not sure i follow.
first, i went to a VZW store, and not a re-seller. second, they processed my purchase in-store and once the purchase was done, Motorola (almost instantly) emailed me my pin. once I had the pin, i could go to moto maker and customize the phone i purchased (if you purchased 32gb, you could only customize 32gb).
when you checkout with moto maker, your cart shows $0.00 and your order is processed.
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Ok thanks. Then it is just that I dealt with unhelpful Verizon employees at that store. They said they couldn't process my purchase in the store and it had to be done online... Guess I'm going back down there...
is there a different store you can try, or maybe ask for a manager? your situation is different than my own, but i would press since the only way to get an X now is through the moto maker site.
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is there a different store you can try, or maybe ask for a manager? your situation is different than my own, but i would press since the only way to get an X now is through the moto maker site.
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Yeah, I went back down there and convinced them I needed to purchase the phone there and it worked! Thanks for your help man.
I've been trying to do this all week also, and went to my VZW store today to do this. They were very helpful and understood that I just wanted to pay for the MotoMaker Pin, but could not get a 32GB MotoX to attach to my business account. Wish I knew how your VZW person actually did it on their end, because the 2 people helping me couldn't find a way to make it work.
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I've been trying to do this all week also, and went to my VZW store today to do this. They were very helpful and understood that I just wanted to pay for the MotoMaker Pin, but could not get a 32GB MotoX to attach to my business account. Wish I knew how your VZW person actually did it on their end, because the 2 people helping me couldn't find a way to make it work.
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Hmm, I went through the normal upgrade procedures, although it was an alternate upgrade (or whatever, where they switched upgrade from one line to a different one). First, they selected the correct line. Then it took them a second to find the phone but they searched "moto maker" (I think, or motomaker) and found both the 16gb/32gb. After that, it was signing for the contract extension and data. Finally, Motorola emailed me the pin to my account email. The shipping address was pre-entered and couldn't be changed when I checked out on Motomaker.com, which is kind of a pain because it's at my parent's house in VT...but not the end of the world.
Good luck
When the deal came up, I registered to get the coupon code, just in case and have one and may be 2 (had done one using mu wife's ID as well). Anyone who missed the deal and want one can use it. I won't be using it. Please reply to the thread and I will PM u the code.
Code send.
Request recieved from steriodsky and I have send the code to him as PM.:angel: