Hi, just got an XDA II and it was locked to O2. I used the brilliant xda2unlock tool and everything seemed to work fine, it said it was succesful and it no longer said that (Orange) SIM was invalid. However I do not have any signal strength or connectivity. Try to call anything it just drops the call. I have just bought an PAYG O2 SIM card just to see if i could use that but this is also not getting any signal to the network.
ROM Version: 1.72.00WWE
Radio Version: 1.17.00
ExtROM Version: 1.72.181
If you require further info please let me know. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance
Makka
Same problem here
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Your XDA 2 is blocked on the netwotk, this is not sim lock and it is tied to your imei number, you have to call the netowrk operator and ask them why the phone is barred, not blocked lets use the correct terminolgy, do you know the previous history of the phone, you may have to reuturn it to the right owner, or you could sell it for spares on ebey, what ever your conscious tell you is right, the phone can be unbarred but the details of the previous owner will be needed for sure, hope this helps
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Hi All,
I am thinking of purchasing an XDAII for use with a Vodafone sim. Having read some of the more recent postings, I am somewhat nervous about performing an unlock operation.....is it easy and idiot-proof?
I look forward to receiving some words to the wise, of encouragement, and for the technically not-that-savvy.
Best regards,
Jules
The xda2 unlock is very safe because it doesnt write anything to the phone, it extracts the code and you enter it as you would if given it by your own service provider.
cruisin-thru said:
The xda2 unlock is very safe because it doesnt write anything to the phone, it extracts the code and you enter it as you would if given it by your own service provider.
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Actually this is not completely true. There are two versions for unlocking an XDA 2. Unfortunately named the same (xda2unlock.exe), but they can be found in two separate threads in this subforum. Read the first post carefully. The latest version is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6963
The newer version writes a lock 00000000 to the phone and then unlocks it. However, this process is still quite secure. I have had no report of a phone not working due to unlocking. All problems were in the end related to SIM cards not working (old or blocked) or the phone itself being blocked (insurance claim). One problem that still remains is that Orange phones do not seem to unlock (but the phone remains working normally). That is being worked on.
Don't worry about it, I did the same thing...
Bought XDAII from BT with their sim, hoping to be able to unlock it to use my company Voda sim. I was concerened that if it didn't work I would be left with a unit and phone contract i couldn't really use.
I took the chance anyway. It took me approx 3 minutes to unlock the unit and get my voda sim running. The unlock rogram worked perfect first time!
Don't worry about it, I did the same thing...
Bought XDAII from BT with their sim, hoping to be able to unlock it to use my company Voda sim. I was concerened that if it didn't work I would be left with a unit and phone contract i couldn't really use.
I took the chance anyway. It took me approx 3 minutes to unlock the unit and get my voda sim running. The unlock rogram worked perfect first time!
thanks folks - much appreciated!!!!!
thanks folks - much appreciated!!!!!
Is there a way to unlock a Tmobile simlock on an xda 2 ???
XDA II
ROM Ver 1.60.00WWE
ROM Date 12/03/03
Radio Ver 1.10.00
protocol Ver 1337.18
ExtRom Ver 1.60.50
Can anyone help please - I purchased a XDA II from MRT - Murphys Respectable Traders! as few weeks ago and only an 02 SIM worked.
I use T-Mobile and with the help of xda2unlock, managed to use Tmobile for 2 weeks then it stopped in/out going calls. The Sim still works in other phones though.
Is there a way to fix this ?[/b]
That doesn't sound like a SIM lock issue. Never heard of a SIM lock coming back later, and you should get an error message if it is locked, not just a call failure. You should probably post a new thread with details on your problem.
Guys, Appolgies if this is seen as a thread hi-jack, not my intention.
I have XDA II with the device information
ROM version 1.60.00WWE
ROM Date 12/03/03
Radio Version 1.10.00
Protocol Version 1337.18
ExtROM Version 1.60.50
I have run the XDA II unlock exe version 2.2 and then run the unlock program on the device, it says it's unlocked, The thing is I can't get a signal from Virgin Mobile, it works fine using my o2 sim card from other XDA II, has anybody successfully unlocked and used the XDA II on the virgin network, the sim is a Pay and you Go.
Any help and advice much apreciated.
Hi XDA developers,
Tnaks for all your help ! where would I be without you!.
I have got an XDA2 from ebay, when I got it I was told that it was unlocked, as my company uses vodafone I wanted to run the phone on that. I put the SIM in and vodafone comes up on the display, text messages can be sent and your unlock software says the phone is unlocked.
BUT, I cannot make calls, when I dial the number it simply beeps three times and then ends the call, when I try and ring the number it also will not connect ... please please help, ive contacted the seller and he says that it worked fine on O2, I havent tried a O2 Sim but is the phone faulty or is it a problem someone else has encountered with these devices !
Your urgent help would be gratefully apreciated. Thanks James :lol:
This is probably a blocked phone, it is either stolen or been subject to an insurance claim whereby the company has written it off and blocked the imei to prevent further use of the phone. It will work abroad as the imei will not be blocked in other countries. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news my friend. :shock:
Thankyou
Thanks for the response, I think you are correct.. What I think has happened is the person I got it off had a new XDA2i and I believe that this had been got from his insurance company.
Can you confirm that XDA's work with vodafone ! I know they do, and I will have to sell this to someone from ebay.com so they can use it in there country.
thanks and all the best
James
:twisted:
I'd see if I could borrow someones O2 sim before thinking getting rid. You might find it just doesn't like your Voda sim.
I don't think it has an imei bar as it wouldn't pick up a network and you certainly couldn't use sms on it.
JD
Imei bar does not prevent signal reception on some networks, it just doesnt allow access to the network. And yes it would be a good idea to try another sim, however it does display symptoms of a blocked phone.
I have an XDA II. I bought unlocked from Ebay some months ago. Originally I was using a T-mobile sim, which worked really fine, with good strong signal all the time. But when the contract ran out I decided to go with Vodafone. It was a wrong decision. The signal with the XDA II is crap, even though the same sim get about a 70% signal in my other phone, a Nokia 6310i. I get the same 3 beeps and no call.
If I goto to other places the signal improves but it's never 100%. I can make and take calls and SMS messages, but cannot set it up for MMS messages. Vodafone say they cant help me because they dont have any XDA phones and dont know the setting to input.
My conclusion is that Vodafone and XDA's dont work well together. I can only assume that the arial in the XDA II is more in tune with other networks like T-mobile.
UNLOCK MY XDA2
Well i got a link from here to Unlock my XDA2 from 02 to orange and it has worked ok thank you so much for the person for downloading the link all the best antony
The person posting the question has no problem with signal, it registers fine, he gets 3 beeps when he dials, then it hangs up, I would like to know the outcome because I am 90% sure it is blocked, however I would be delighted if proved wrong as the guy will then be able to use his phone.
Bad news
Hi, Thanks for your concern, and yes I did try and unlcok the XDA from your site, and aI also did a ROM up-date.
I have now tried the XDA with an O2 Sim and like we thought its totaly dead, not even a signal on this network...
Luckily, I have had a lot of interest from outside the UK, and hopefully will make a small amount of profit from selling the item on.... but unfortunatly the guy who sold it me wont respond to my e-mails!... I could contact his insurance company and advise them as to what he has done... but to be honest is it worth all the problems that comes with it!, as as usual I the victim will probably come off worse!.. so can anyone else tell me there views of the vodafone network and if I should try again with an XDA 2 that works in the UK!, let this be a warning to everyone to chheck the IMEI with O2 before they buy a second hand XDA!... thanks once again! :roll:
Vodafone is fine with xda 2, for value on payg you cant beat tesco, its 20p across networks but you can choose 3 numbers and you get to call those at 10p per minute and half price sms. O2 payg gives you 300 sms free for a tenner topup and free wap access over gprs. So according to your usage just take your pick. Sorry to hear the phone was blocked, I had it 3 seperate times with xda 1 phones, most of the time the person who made the insurance claim isnt aware of the fact the the imei is barred after being written off. The insurance companies could address this by demanding the damaged phone before paying up.
Thanks
Thanks for your help, ive now got rid of the dodgy XDA to france (hope to god it works there), ive got another of ebay for £160 and double checked its not IMEI blocked... and paid by paypal so I dont get stung again.
I use vodafone as its my corporate SIM, e.g they pay for all usage and private calls are really cheap... but I cant use GPRS ! YET!..
THanks all anyway ! alls well that ends well as they say
Nice one, and yes it will work in France.
Hello,
I believe I have unlocked my phone but it not letting me make calls....
xda2s
ROM 1.40.00 WWE
ROM Date 03/10/05
Radio 1.12.00
Protocol 1337.42
Extrarom Ver 1.40.237
Was on the o2 network, have run the unlock which said it work.
The log file returned lots of answers as 0 or 00000000
Is the a program I can run which will confirm whether it is unlocked or not.
I have tried both my tmobile pay as you go and vodaphone pay monthly sim but not able to make calls.
I am able to pick up all betwork signals which are all of good strength.
I am not being allowed to select pay as you go in the start up section when selecting country. It does if I chose Germany.
Any help appreciated, thanks
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Can someone please just tell me if I look like a complete novice ??
And that is why I have had no replies in 2 days regarding this....
Or is it because nobody knows the answer?
Thanks
Service Lock?
I am gettings signals from networks and my phone is seeing my sim.
As soon as I press talk the call ends.....
Am I locked to a network provider....?
And I have still not resolved the issue of whether the phone is actually unlocked.
I am not sure as it will not let me select payasgo on the set up?
This is my last post before I give up and give my hard earned cash to 02 instead of you guys....
Cheers[/b]
Re: Service Lock?
Sounds barred to me. If locked it would spit the sim back at you asking for the unlock code to be entered.
Richard
Hello !!!
Thanks for the response, but a bit concerning,,,, of course
Is there a way in which I can tell if a phone has been blocked?
02 will not give any details unless I have an account, for some reason.
You would think they could tell you so you could hand the phone back and return it to the original owner? etc etc
I need to know if it is blocked as I will not be able to use it. I can send it back to the person I bought it from... or at least have proof...
Thanks
Does it ring on incoming calls?
Calls
It will not allow any outgoing calls.
I just called it when it was switched off and it went to my voice mail.
Switched on it said " calls are currently not being connected to this phone"?
he phone is picking up all my virgin mobile settings and my number, plus it has virgin extras in the menus!!
Everything seems there.
I called 02 and they suggested going to their local shop and use an 02 sim card to see if that worked.
He said they can do an imie (whatever) check but it would take best part of 14 working days.
Surely there must be somewhere you can just type the number to see if a phone is stolen.
Or do all the service providers assume that after the 12 months are up in peoples contracts that they are goign to throw the phone away and not sell it
From what you've described, your phone has been reported lost or stolen, and has been blocked. I had the same problem with a Treo 600 bought from ebay. I phoned Orange, who looked up the imei on the spot, and told me it had been reported stolen.
I'd get onto the seller straight away, tell him it's barred, and ask for your money back.
IT IS NOT STOLEN
OK,
3rd time lucky, I always say if you ask 3 times the chances are you will find someone willing.,...
On my 3rd call to 02 the guy checked the imei number for me and the phone is not stolen or lost or had insurance against it. etc
So, square one again.
I do not understand how the phone detects my virgin sim with my numbers etc etc, it is picking up all networks, but just not letting me make calls..or receive them.
Could someone please confirm the settings I should use for a pay as you go...
Is it PAP or CHAP?
and class 8 or 10?
At least if I walk into an 02 store the SAS will not swoop in to arrest me!!
Thanks
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr
Have used various imei checkers which all say OK.
O2 will not help unless I have the original owner details.
I managed to get the name and phone number of the original owner who really sounds legit.... and I am a good judge of character.
One lady at 02 confirmed that that imei number was for his number but her system would not tell her why it was barred.
The orignal owner says it should be fine so I asked him to call 02.
I spoke to another lady at 02 who wants all his details before she will even press a button. (Obviously he is a bit reluctant to give me his home address and phone number etc... she even asked for his password, I said who in their right mind would )
Another person at 02 confirmed it is not lost or stolen. (This is the basis of buying the phone as I checked this before I purchased it.)
02 will not tell me why it is barred.....
I can only assume that it is because of an unpaid bill.....however, the original owner still has an account with 02 which is still up and running which I called him on,,,, which the first lady confirmed that the imei number was connected to that number...and they confirmed that the phone has not been used since june last year. It has only been used for Sat Nav since.
Any ideas.....
And they wonder why people look into having the imei number changed!!
Thanks
Ok, here is a problem with unlocking my Cingular 8125.
When I signed up for Cingular Wireless in May, their customer rep. promised me to give me the sim unlock code after 3 months. At that time, I had another cell phone # active, which was registered with AT&T wireless long time ago. In August, I called Cingular to request the unlock code. They delivered the promise. Then I tried the code using my AT&T sim card. It worked. This sim card didn’t work in my 8125 before I was given the code. After the unlocking trial, I was assuming that the phone was fully unlocked. Then, I used my friend’s T-Mobile prepaid sim card to test my phone. It didn’t prompt a screen at all to enter unlock code. The phone just kept searching network. BTW, I updated the firmware in August too. The ROM version is 2.25.11.1 WWE.
Then I came to this website for a solution. I downloaded lokiwizMSL 0.3, connecting my 8125 with PC, running the program without a sim card in the phone and getting a code in the DOS screen. One surprising thing to me is that the unlock code I got is the same as the one given by Cingular in August. I was puzzled. Anyhow, again I was testing my 8125 with my friend’s T-Mobile prepaid sim card. There was no screen popping up to let me enter any code. After being turned on, the phone went straight to Today screen, again keeping searching network!!! lokiwizMSL 0.3 didn’t work for me!!!
What in the world is the problem here? Can anyone, specialist or expert, help me out with this issue??? I will travel to Asia in 3 weeks. I really want to use local sim card for my Cingular 8125 there!!!
Thanks for your help in advance!!!
Same problem with T-Mobile pre-paid SIM
I have the same problem as e_Walker.
I have just purchased a pre-paid SIM for travels in Germany. When I put in the SIM it just looks for a network and never finds one. I would have expected a screen to pop up to ask me for the PIN1 but it never does.
I used Lokiwiz2b to unlock my phone. I also upgraded to
IPL 2.26
SPL 2.26
GSM 02.25.11
ROM version: 2.26.10.2
ROM date: 6/7/06
Radio version 02.25.11
Protocol version: 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version: 2.26.10.105
Has anyone else been able to use pre-paid SIMs? Does one have to enter a PIN number? If I do, will it forget my standard cingular PIN (I don't know where I kept it...)?
Thanks!
If TMobile where you are is like it is here in New England, you don't have service anyways... No need to try a TMO chip...
Turns out it was an operator problem - took them over 36h to activate the card (they said it would take 30min)
So lokiwiz works!
Good morning a sorry for taking some of your time.
My name is Erich (new at the forun) I live in Panama (network 71401-cable & wireless panama) operating at 850 MHZ GSM band, and I just got a HTC Tytn (Hermes 200) from Ebay.
I have a couple of question regarding the sim unlocked feature.
The phone is running WM 6 PRO, ROM version 3.54.255.3 (7/5/07), RADIO 1.48.00.10 ExtROM 3.54.255.104
CE OS 5.2.1437 (build 17944.0.3.1)
The phone is unlocked as the seller is telling me, but
I am using my old 2G sim card (3-4 years old) in this HTC in which my service provider has a PIN code in order access the service in which I never got a problem with my other older GSM phones.
Now, with this HTC phone as usually, turn on the phone and ask me for the sim code (4 digit) I entered and it seems to accepted it some how, then goes to a second screen telling that the network is locked and ask me for a second code????, PUK Code?, this is my problem. Is the phone still locked? or is the sim that is not 3G?, does the USIM cards have a second code to be enter?, what can I do with this second screen? What it means?
Reading in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293665
I found the unlocker version V3a, I like to know if this program will removed this locked from this phone or this screen second screen request.
Thank you all for help and time.
Erich
it will remove the 'network locked' message. not sure about the other one. maybe ask your operator.
Ok, thanks for the info, I will keep you post it. regards.
One more question, the sim unlocker program, is done with the sim card inserted or removed? thanks.
To all, Unlocker work just fine, no problems at all, great and thank you all, phone is fine and unlocked now.