hi i am new to the forum and the phone
can tell me how to unlock the HERO to all networks?:
Thanks In advance
qasi said:
hi i am new to the forum and the phone
can tell me how to unlock the HERO to all networks?:
Thanks In advance
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You need to but an unlock code. Put a different network sim in the phone, it will ask for the code, put it in, done!
ddotpatel said:
You need to but an unlock code. Put a different network sim in the phone, it will ask for the code, put it in, done!
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cn you get the code for free?
who can i get it from?
Thanks in advance
You need to BUY an unlock code sorry. ... and No,... No free methods that I know of.
There are lots of websites around, I have never used one though.
I use a £3 turbo sim, works brilliantly, lets me use my O2-UK SIM in my Orange network locked handset with no problems.
ddotpatel said:
You need to BUY an unlock code sorry. ... and No,... No free methods that I know of.
There are lots of websites around, I have never used one though.
I use a £3 turbo sim, works brilliantly, lets me use my O2-UK SIM in my Orange network locked handset with no problems.
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thanks for the help!!!
what can i do to make my HTC hero better?
i have recently purchased the Phone
what have i missed out on?
Thanks in advance !!!
qasi said:
thanks for the help!!!
what can i do to make my HTC hero better?
i have recently purchased the Phone
what have i missed out on?
Thanks in advance !!!
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No problems.
1st thing I would do is get AmonRa's custom recovery installed. Then you will be able to change ROMs when ever you want.
Follow BTDAG's guide in my signature, read the whole thing through including the FAQ at the bottom,... then start playing!!!!
ddotpatel said:
You need to BUY an unlock code sorry. ... and No,... No free methods that I know of.
There are lots of websites around, I have never used one though.
I use a £3 turbo sim, works brilliantly, lets me use my O2-UK SIM in my Orange network locked handset with no problems.
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hey sorry but u said u used a 3 quid turbo sim?? if i didnt misunderstand it u had your phone locked to orange?? do you mind pm-ing me the site u used for the code? i have an orange locked htc hero as well and am going overseas in the next 2 weeks..i called orange and they said they would send me the code but that was like months ago. thanks
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hey sorry but u said u used a 3 quid turbo sim?? if i didnt misunderstand it u had your phone locked to orange?? do you mind pm-ing me the site u used for the code? i have an orange locked htc hero as well and am going overseas in the next 2 weeks..i called orange and they said they would send me the code but that was like months ago. thanks
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Yeah its locked to Orange. A turbosim is something that you stick to your own simcard, it then tricks the phone into thinking its using the network it was intended for. I got mine from good 'ol ebay.
Search for turbo sim or rebel sim
To Unlock it from Network Lock,you can use the Unlock code.............To get the Unlock code you can reach the site Onlinegsmunlock.com and get the code and Unlock it...Then You can use with any GSM Network Sim card....
My phone was locked to t-mobile, and i needed it unlocked...
Went to a local service, i payed 12 euros for unlocking (not with codes) ...
I not sure how those guys unlocked it, but i know they used a jtag and maybe used a hboot that obviously skips the "locking" security Don't know for sure (they didn't disassembled the phone for soldering pins and stuff the screws are still with the "void" sticker)
You can get an unlock code for a reasonable price at this site:
simunlocks . com
HTC uses database with codes, so there is no miss and hit.
Thanks
Related
Hello I have an HTC Hero on Orange UK and it is locked to Orange. I'm trying to get it to get it unlocked so that I can give it to my brother who is on T Mobile UK.
At first I though it would be as simple as loading a new ROM but after rooting it and installing both Villian and a Taiwanese ROM I still couldn't use the T Mobile SIM.
I am aware that the unlocking codes could be brought from Orange but I was wondering if there was a way of unlocking it with out purchasing the unlocking codes.
I have had a look online and on here for various methods but i couldn't find anything of any use. I am aware that this may not be the first time this has been asked so if you have any solutions please link me or explain...
Finally I am pretty tech able am able to do most things.
cheers
Tim
Short answer: Pay for a code
Long answer: Don't pay orange £20 for a code, go look on eBay for one. Mine cost £6.99.
Also, this does not belong in "Android development"
hey man, there is no other way then buying 6-7 pounds.. so, save your time by stop searching free sim unlock
timothy,
Orange and T-Mobile are now the same company (can't remember who bought who) so your brother should be able to use the hero straight away.
If it doesn't work then Orange should now unlock it to T-Mobile without question, considering that they are one and the same.
Minimad said:
timothy,
Orange and T-Mobile are now the same company (can't remember who bought who) so your brother should be able to use the hero straight away.
If it doesn't work then Orange should now unlock it to T-Mobile without question, considering that they are one and the same.
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Please disregard this misinformed statement!
Orange and T-Mobile merged, neither bought either, and their "parent company" Everything Everywhere (lame name) was created.
They do network share, so customers can opt in to use the masts from the other network, but by no means are they the same network now.
The brands are due to remain seperate, and lets be fair
1) why would they believe that it was going to be on T-Mob, surely if they'd unlock for free without question everyone would just say that
2) they're wanting to make £25 quid out of you, and they will do for as long as its legally possible.
Once again, short answer: buy a code on ebay.
Buy a code off ebay then you have to downgrade your rom to an early modaco one cant remember which one i used , enter the code to unlock it then reflash an up to date rom.
Thats the only way to unlock a orange hero just had to do 3 off emm mate.
thanks for all suggestions i feel i will have to buy the codes cheers anyway
chrisjaggeruk said:
Buy a code off ebay then you have to downgrade your rom to an early modaco one cant remember which one i used , enter the code to unlock it then reflash an up to date rom.
Thats the only way to unlock a orange hero just had to do 3 off emm mate.
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one last thing who do you buy them from on ebay (seller name/link) and is it always for htc hero on orange
Is Modaco 2.9 ROM still the only method to unlock Orange UK? Currently running RCMix and rooted. Better still, how one did recently.
Cheers.
Yes think it was that one mate... it was one of the very early modaco custom roms anyway.
don't worry,use this which give different countries and provider,with unlocking code of reliable cost.
you can use that & unlock mobile mobile to T mobile .
Hi all, I am really new to this forum.
First of all I would like to apologize if this is a double post.
Can some one please help me unlock the X10 from at&t.
I would always unlock att phones by calling their costumer service but they were not able to generate or give me the key to my X10 for some reason. I wonder if there is another way to unlock the phone so i can use sim frm other carriers.
I'm interested as well =)
Is there a free way to unlock phone from AT&T ?
Firstly, the search function at the top works wonders guys, this is one of the most widely posted issues.
There are two solutions I see frequently:
website htccode.com
user lancez on this forum
as i mentioned earlier im a noob in this forum. I could not find anything with the search function either. Could you please elaborate on the user lancer you mentioned.
zenln said:
as i mentioned earlier im a noob in this forum. I could not find anything with the search function either. Could you please elaborate on the user lancer you mentioned.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1167874
Don't take No for an answer from AT&T. By law, at least in the USA, AT&T has to give you the unlock code 90 days into your contract. Just gotta ask for it.... so they say anyway. Try taking it in to the store. The other ways, like Lance, cost $30+. AT&T should be FREE!
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Don't take No for an answer from AT&T. By law, at least in the USA, AT&T has to give you the unlock code 90 days into your contract. Just gotta ask for it.... so they say anyway. Try taking it in to the store. The other ways, like Lance, cost $30+. AT&T should be FREE!
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can Lance unlock for Hutch UK?
zahid33 said:
can Lance unlock for Hutch UK?
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yes, all SE
zenln said:
Hi all, I am really new to this forum.
First of all I would like to apologize if this is a double post.
Can some one please help me unlock the X10 from at&t.
I would always unlock att phones by calling their costumer service but they were not able to generate or give me the key to my X10 for some reason. I wonder if there is another way to unlock the phone so i can use sim frm other carriers.
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go to this website and apply the 50% discount ( crackb50 ) , your price will $ 25.00 dollars and they take 2 to 5 days to send you the unlock code
http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_X10_p/unlockattx10.htm
don't forget to hit thanks for me
zenln said:
Hi all, I am really new to this forum.
First of all I would like to apologize if this is a double post.
Can some one please help me unlock the X10 from at&t.
I would always unlock att phones by calling their costumer service but they were not able to generate or give me the key to my X10 for some reason. I wonder if there is another way to unlock the phone so i can use sim frm other carriers.
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Unlock your AT&T Cingular phone by Code via IMEI 14.99$
Also can unlock all others to.
http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Cingular_Remotely_p/cingattimei.htm
Thanks BluechipJ
they just send me an email saying that they cant find me an unlock code
is there any other solution?
Superkar said:
they just send me an email saying that they cant find me an unlock code
is there any other solution?
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there was a same problem with me
they can not find any unlock code.
please anyone knows good site where i can buy code for USA AT&T?
thanks.
do I need to unlock evenif I have debranded my phone using Custom ROM
This may be stupid question but Do I still need Unlock code from AT&T if I have custom Rom installed on my phone.
Thanks,
Chirag
zenln said:
Hi all, I am really new to this forum.
First of all I would like to apologize if this is a double post.
Can some one please help me unlock the X10 from at&t.
I would always unlock att phones by calling their costumer service but they were not able to generate or give me the key to my X10 for some reason. I wonder if there is another way to unlock the phone so i can use sim frm other carriers.
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Lancez said:
yes, all SE
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lancer can u help me with my x10a im going crazy now, i need the phone unlocked how much and how ??
So cellunlock.net unable to unlock AT&T X10a via code or USB? I'm contemplating to get it but still reading where to get.
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This may be stupid question but Do I still need Unlock code from AT&T if I have custom Rom installed on my phone.
Thanks,
Chirag
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With a custom ROM you have UNBRANDED the phone but not unlocked it. Unlocking it means that you can put any SIM card into it so that if you travel to the EU or other GSM areas you can get a local SIM card much cheaper than an international plan for ATT.
It also doesn't mean that suddenly you have new wireless frequencies either, so if you put in a T-Mobile sim card you won't get their 3G/H or any EU 3G/H.
Some people have reported that your phone will show ROAM when on ATT after unlocking but this shouldn't be a problem as you are a ATT contract holder.
Don't worry i will help you to Unlock Your Sony Ericsson Phones from Network Lock,You can use the Unlock Code to unlock it from Network lock,But you can get the code from Online site...You can get the Unlock code from the site www.simpleunlocking.com and Unlock it......They get the code from Network Data base and provide to you.
for codes you can contact your service provider or can get it from online providers
I know that people have been going with cellunlock . net for their unlock codes but was wondering if you can unlock it yourself somehow. I unlocked the Samsung Captivate myself as the unlock code was hidden on the phone. Just basically wondering if I can save myself $20 somehow if that was possible. Thanks in advanced.
trant01 said:
I know that people have been going with cellunlock . net for their unlock codes but was wondering if you can unlock it yourself somehow. I unlocked the Samsung Captivate myself as the unlock code was hidden on the phone. Just basically wondering if I can save myself $20 somehow if that was possible. Thanks in advanced.
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nope it isn't possible like that. but on the bright side. Once it is unlocked it is permanent so even if you flash an .SBF or anything it won't relock
What racecarbmw said, each code is dependent of imei so its device specific
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
The method used to unlock Atrix is called "remote unlocking" via IEME if you wanna google and read about it.
Thanks
Is there really no software that can generate the code based on your IMEI?
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Is there really no software that can generate the code based on your IMEI?
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I know you could for the old nokias etc. We can do everything else, how does this code hold us back when you guys are unlocking bootloaders etc.
Atrix unlock available from ATT Aug 22nd 2011
I am moving to China and plan to use my Atrix there. I JUST got off the phone with ATT and they told me that they can give me my unlock code (because I am moving out of the country) BUT not until, on or after the 22nd of Aug 2011. Lucky for me that is right when I am going to China. So, if any of you "plan a trip out of the country" then you can get your unlock code from ATT for free.
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I am moving to China and plan to use my Atrix there. I JUST got off the phone with ATT and they told me that they can give me my unlock code (because I am moving out of the country) BUT not until, on or after the 22nd of Aug 2011. Lucky for me that is right when I am going to China. So, if any of you "plan a trip out of the country" then you can get your unlock code from ATT for free.
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Have u got the SIM unlock code yet? what question does att ask? e.g. mobile phone number? I got it from a small shop in hong kong but I do not have ATT mobile phone number...
Just called At&t and they gave me an unlock code for my Atrix over the phone.
It worked first time. They mentioned that 5 unsuccessful trys would sim lock the phone
permanently.
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Just called At&t and they gave me an unlock code for my Atrix over the phone.
It worked first time. They mentioned that 5 unsuccessful trys would sim lock the phone
permanently.
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lol i called att and they wouldnt give it to me, but seriously i only payed 3 dollars to a guy on ebay and had it unlocked first try. dont pay 20, the 3 dollar guys are just as good. just check their feedback first
Well that sucks that we cannot unlock this ourselves. I mean you can Unlock an iPhone without the need to call I even unlocked a Few HTC Android devices as well, and good point we can unlock the bootloader but can't unlock the code... Maybe just not enough interest shrug.
Not trying to plug anyone or anything but I just unlocked my "Bell Canada" Atrix.
I used cellunlock.net The code cost 40$ but I used the promo code for 50% "android50" or something (Google it) also they were having a 50% off sale so I got it for only 10$.
The good:
It worked!
They did not over charge me (10$ USD)
The bad:
It took them almost a week to get back to me with the code, I thought they may have scammed me but they did finally email me with the code 6 days later.
They mailed me 2 codes ####### or ######## I used the first one but why 2 codes???
Hope it helps!!
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lol i called att and they wouldnt give it to me, but seriously i only payed 3 dollars to a guy on ebay and had it unlocked first try. dont pay 20, the 3 dollar guys are just as good. just check their feedback first
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what i dont get is how can some random guy on ebay do it but we cant? same with those sites like cellunlock why can they do it and we cant? weird if you ask me haha.
aideneisley3 said:
what i dont get is how can some random guy on ebay do it but we cant? same with those sites like cellunlock why can they do it and we cant? weird if you ask me haha.
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I think there is a server that they connec to where the imei is listed with the unlock codes.....
I've done some googling around and cant seem to find an answer that makes sense, I just would like to know if im able to unlock a Sony Xperia P on the O2 network so that i can use it with other phone networks?
Bump, surely someone must have done this, or know the answer? please just say yes or no?
MadManMark said:
Bump, surely someone must have done this, or know the answer? please just say yes or no?
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I have done this, you need to ring o2 and ask for the the unlock code, they should give you it for free.
Then when you put a different network sim in your phone, it'll ask you for the code to unlock the phone.
Remember the thanks button.
Cheers,
Lunar.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
I used this site mrunlock a day ago. It cost me £10.Sony xperia p(lt22i) locked to O2 (UK) Now I am waiting for unlocking code. Will post result
REGARDS from Bulgaria
borchouk said:
I used this site mrunlock a day ago. It cost me £10.Sony xperia p(lt22i) locked to O2 (UK) Now I am waiting for unlocking code. Will post result
REGARDS from Bulgaria
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Hi Borchouk,
did you get the unlock code from mrunlock? Did the code work as supposed - have you unlocked your XP?
10x you in advance for the reply.
ObserverBG said:
Hi Borchouk,
did you get the unlock code from mrunlock? Did the code work as supposed - have you unlocked your XP?
10x you in advance for the reply.
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Hi
They could NOT unlock my XPERIA P. Here I post the answer from mrunlock
"Unlock Code Unavailable
Your order will be refunded in full under our satisfaction guarantee.
This could be because the phone manufacturer has not yet added it to their database, it is an unsupported model, or you accidentally entered the IMEI for a different phone.
If you would still like to unlock your handset then please try your local independent phone shop / market trader as they may be able to do this with hardware.
It is also worth testing your phone with different SIM cards to double check it is still locked as sometimes you may find it works when you do not expect it to."
Also they have not refund me yet
i have since got my phone unlocked, it wasnt easy to find somewhere to do it, this is a hard device to unlock it seems, your best bet is getting in touch with the company your phones locked to, I got mine unlocked by o2 themselves free of charge, but thats because my ebay seller was very helpful and filled out a short form for me after i requested.
MadManMark said:
i have since got my phone unlocked, it wasnt easy to find somewhere to do it, this is a hard device to unlock it seems, your best bet is getting in touch with the company your phones locked to, I got mine unlocked by o2 themselves free of charge, but thats because my ebay seller was very helpful and filled out a short form for me after i requested.
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What kind of information does O2 need to unlock the phone?
I got in touch with my ebay seller (the original owner) and she filled out a form for me, im not too sure what details she had to put forward but i dont think its anything you could obtain unless you were the original owner, i was told however of another way around this but its not free. You have to get an o2 payg sim, top it up with like 20 pounds, make a few phone calls from the phone so it registers with your imei number, then with at least 15 pounds left submit an unlock form for payg sim to o2
ObserverBG said:
Hi Borchouk,
did you get the unlock code from mrunlock? Did the code work as supposed - have you unlocked your XP?
10x you in advance for the reply.
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Just go to GERMANOS no matter where in Bg. They have just unlocked my XPERIA P
borchouk said:
Just go to GERMANOS no matter where in Bg. They have just unlocked my XPERIA P
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What kind of advice is that? What the hell is GERMANOS? Are you a spammer?
Hey guys,
As the title of the thread mentions I need some help for that. I am leaving in 2 days home and then my phone would be useless!
A working help will be refunded by 5$ donation via paypal (withhin 1 week need to transfer the money first to there)
Thanks!!
Finalforce1111 said:
Hey guys,
As the title of the thread mentions I need some help for that. I am leaving in 2 days home and then my phone would be useless!
A working help will be refunded by 5$ donation via paypal (withhin 1 week need to transfer the money first to there)
Thanks!!
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Just call the AT&T international support number and they will give you the code for free assuming the phone is clean.. There are links to the number as well as chat that takes less than a minute all over the 20 or so unlock threads all ready here.
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Just call the AT&T international support number and they will give you the code for free assuming the phone is clean.. There are links to the number as well as chat that takes less than a minute all over the 20 or so unlock threads all ready here.
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I would love to but my phones provider is A1 Mobilcom in Austria and not AT & T.
Will that work?
Finalforce1111 said:
I would love to but my phones provider is A1 Mobilcom in Austria and not AT & T.
Will that work?
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How do you think everyone else has done it that is not with AT&T? Tell them you got the phone a gift and your about to travel to your providers area what ever that is and that you need it unlocked to use it in that area.
Solarenemy68 said:
How do you think everyone else has done it that is not with AT&T? Tell them you got the phone a gift and your about to travel to your providers area what ever that is and that you need it unlocked to use it in that area.
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I called 4 times the AT & T support line which has very nice and friendly people there , but they cant give me an unlock code because my phone is not AT & T branded, the system doesn't give them out an unlock code when they got my Imei in it.
If your phone is not from at & t or one of their partners, dont try it it is useless.
Thx anyhow for your help guys
Finalforce1111 said:
I called 4 times the AT & T support line which has very nice and friendly people there , but they cant give me an unlock code because my phone is not AT & T branded, the system doesn't give them out an unlock code when they got my Imei in it.
If your phone is not from at & t or one of their partners, dont try it it is useless.
Thx anyhow for your help guys
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Then who is your phone branded by? You should be able to put the IEMI number into Google and get back info on it. If it is not AT&T then you will have to go with one of the unlocking services that will charge you to do it and could take a few minutes to a few days.