Hiya,
I've recently bought an Orange HTC hero off ebay
Searching around there seem to be several ways to get around the simlock:
i) Buy a RebelSim
ii) Flash to a Non Orange Rom and buy a unlockcode
iii) Unlock CID lock with bespoke serial cable and buy an unlock code
iv) ??
I'm not so keen on chopping my simcard or option 1 would be the way to go?
option 3 seems the least destructive but I've never been great with a soldering iron!!
is there another option (iv?) ive not yet found or your experiences on the above would be helpfull
Thanks
(ii) is probably the easiest, but before parting with your cash, check that you can definitely get the code for your device. As far as I'm aware http://www.htccode.com does not have problems with Orange phones anymore as long as you've flashed the ROM to something else.
Regards,
Dave
i tryed now to flash generic rom (update-hero-generic-1.76.405.6-signed.zip) i have nandroid, after i flashed rom with goldcard, i also bought the code, but when i enter the code it say sim unlock sucsesful, but is no service.
doas the rom have to be 2.73 generic? or 1.76 generic is also good.
tnx
i tryed now to flash generic rom (update-hero-generic-1.76.405.6-signed.zip) i have nandroid, after i flashed rom with goldcard, i also bought the code, but when i enter the code it say sim unlock sucsesful, but is no service.
doas the rom have to be 2.73 generic? or 1.76 generic is also good.
tnx
just a quick one, you did try an orange sim in it didnt you>? make sure its not blacklisted?
checked it
I used a checkmend report before purchase to verify it was legit
There just seem to be specific issues with the orange heros and unlocking
Have a look over that, something about the orange original software stopping the unlock from working,
http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/14833-how-unlock-your-htc-hero-orange-uk.html
biker200 said:
i tryed now to flash generic rom (update-hero-generic-1.76.405.6-signed.zip) i have nandroid, after i flashed rom with goldcard, i also bought the code, but when i enter the code it say sim unlock sucsesful, but is no service.
doas the rom have to be 2.73 generic? or 1.76 generic is also good.
tnx
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Use the 2.73 generic Rom. I have also unlock my htc hero orange in this way.
Well my phone arrives today so its Rebel sim or new rom/unlock
choices choices
flashed rom yesterday, bought a code, unlocked it .
easy.
go for it.
how to unlock htc orange
Hi, ive just got hero simlocked to orange, i downloaded new rom from the htc site and put my 3 sim card in and entered the lock code, it just hangs!!! ive spent 3 days trying to sort this out and im well and truly stuck! can anyone assist me. (keystroker by keystroke would be good!:rol )
I went for Rebel sim in the end simply so the phone stays origonal if I dont get on with it and resell on ebay
robbiejmac said:
Hi, ive just got hero simlocked to orange, i downloaded new rom from the htc site and put my 3 sim card in and entered the lock code, it just hangs!!! ive spent 3 days trying to sort this out and im well and truly stuck! can anyone assist me. (keystroker by keystroke would be good!:rol )
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ok thats what u going to do.
1.make your sd card, gold card, see how to make it in the sticky page.
2.reboot you device
3.install recovery image with flash rec. dont forget to backup before.
4.reboot.
5.when the phone is off turn it by pressing home and short power press.
6.nandroid backup.
7.wipe device.
8.install modaco rom 2.9 thru this consule apply any zip.
8.after instalation finished, rebbot, and insert your 3 sim card.
9.enter the unlock code you bought.
10.come back here and say tnx.
go here mate, very easy
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...m-core-chinese-with-tck-featuring-wavesecure/
htc hero orange uk unlock code
biker200 said:
flashed rom yesterday, bought a code, unlocked it .
easy.
go for it.
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Hi where can you buy the code? and how much is it? can you provide link if possible?
thanks
Fame123 said:
Hi where can you buy the code? and how much is it? can you provide link if possible?
thanks
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You may want to read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708962&page=1which is more up to date then this and speaks of the current easy way to unlock a Hero on Orange includes a link to eBay where you can purchase an unlock code.
Hi all ,
Is it easy to unlock an O2 UK branded HD Mini to sim free status ?
If so , how do I go about doing it ?
The last time I had to unlock a phone , it was with a couple of Nokias , and easy enough .
Thanks
As for as I am aware you'll need to get an unlock code from a shop or an internet site by giving your IMEI number
wardy_uk1 said:
As for as I am aware you'll need to get an unlock code from a shop or an internet site by giving your IMEI number
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Gone are the good old days of having a little .exe program saved on my pc for unlocking phones !!
Have you any recomendations for a reliable website ?
How much do they charge these days ?
Will flashing with a generic ROM get rid of the sim lock / restriction ?
Thanks .
Just a little update ,
I didn't need to get the phone unlocked .
I just popped my sim card in and it worked with no problems
Is there any way to remove the o2 branding from the phone ?
What about ROM updates ?
There is a new rom listed on the HTC site , but when I enter my serial number/IMEI it tells me my device does not qualify .
I assume it's because my phone has an o2 Rom installed on it .
Can this be replaced with a stock HTC Rom ?
Thanks
Read this first: /showthread.php?t=769563
i suggest to use this tutorial, i had a vodafone rom in my phone, and this thread helped allot for me
Is it possible to flash to android, with a simlock.
Or is it possible to remove simlock, free? (i read something about hard spl?)
If it's possible, and i can just buy a vodafone simcard to make it work(it's a vodafone nl simlock) I would be pleased too.
Many thanks in advance!
Kreekhoorn
kreekhoorn said:
Is it possible to flash to android, with a simlock.
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yes,simlock makes no difference
Or is it possible to remove simlock, free? (i read something about hard spl?)
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no,buy an unlock code online or ask the network operator it came from. Simlock is completely unconnected to roms and flashing and hspl.
samsamuel said:
yes,simlock makes no differenceno,buy an unlock code online or ask the network operator it came from.
Simlock is completely unconnected to roms and flashing and hspl.
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Many Thanks!
So, (the simlock is vodafone) If I buy a vodafone simcard, and flash the hd2 to android, I can use him like all android users do
Another quick question, is it also possible to root?
kreekhoorn said:
Many Thanks!
So, (the simlock is vodafone) If I buy a vodafone simcard, and flash the hd2 to android, I can use him like all android users do
Another quick question, is it also possible to root?
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Hi,
Most ROMS are already rooted.
pls hellp possible unlock htc desire hd
thanks
Could you ask a more detailed question? I didn't quite understand what you want to do, do you have a DHD from your phone provider with SIM Lock and want to unlock it to use it with other SIM cards from other providers? Did you buy one and are not sure? Do you want to root your phone and get rid of your provider ROM?
unhallowedone said:
could you ask a more detailed question? I didn't quite understand what you want to do, do you have a dhd from your phone provider with sim lock and want to unlock it to use it with other sim cards from other providers? Did you buy one and are not sure? Do you want to root your phone and get rid of your provider rom?
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frends mi original sim card verizon with other sim dont accept code resaux
If you want to sim unlock your device, just use Advanced Ace Hack Kit
unlock using aahk
I currently have aahk installed. by default is my phone now carrier unlocked, or do i need a root util to finish the job ?
Paid my lb of flesh to Three (£15)
got my unlock code for my S4 i9505 now.
is there any way of entering the unlock code with out using another networks sim card ?
re: unlock
cirian75 said:
Paid my lb of flesh to Three (£15)
got my unlock code for my S4 i9505 now.
is there any way of entering the unlock code with out using another networks sim card ?
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The answer is NO.
Sorry but the unlock code only works if you have another networks
sim in the phone until it's unlocked.
However the other networks sim card does NOT need to be active(activated).
Good luck.!
Misterjunky said:
The answer is NO.
Sorry but the unlock code only works if you have another networks
sim in the phone until it's unlocked.
However the other networks sim card does NOT need to be active(activated).
Good luck.!
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Cheers
Borrowed the o2 sim card off the reception lass out of her iPhone 4s
S4 is now unlocked