Perma- CID Unlock? - HTC Excalibur

I know there's the free CID unlock method... it works well and I've done it a number of times already. I'm thinking though tat I'd rather pay (if necessary) to just permanently CID unlock my phone so I don't have to hassle with it every time I want to install a new ROM.
My phone is already SIM unlocked. Is there a service out there that'll just CID unlock for me (since I don't need the SIM unlock)??
Thanks for the info!

I think is impossible to make a permanent CID unlock simply because the files from new ROM are always locked . But I can't understand the problem here - just one click and the phone is onlocked again. I make unlock after new Flash, but not before Flash, coz I am always shure that i will flash again tomorow.
In fact I doesn't restart after unlock (I know I know this is procedure, but I can Flash without restart after unlock).

SirKeats said:
I know there's the free CID unlock method... it works well and I've done it a number of times already. I'm thinking though tat I'd rather pay (if necessary) to just permanently CID unlock my phone so I don't have to hassle with it every time I want to install a new ROM.
My phone is already SIM unlocked. Is there a service out there that'll just CID unlock for me (since I don't need the SIM unlock)??
Thanks for the info!
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Is the CID unlock (e.g. from IMEI check) permanent? Or do you have to re-run some program after each ROM flash?

uccellino said:
Is the CID unlock (e.g. from IMEI check) permanent? Or do you have to re-run some program after each ROM flash?
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The CID unlock from IMEI-check should be permanent. The CID bypass program that most of us use is the one that needs to be redone with every flash. I don't mind though. As littleclown was saying above, it only takes a few seconds to run the bypass and your phone is "flash-able" again.

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Sim Unlock

Hi,
Is there a free solution to sim unlocking yet?
please, a try everything but i dont get it free. i upgrade to WM6, trinity unlock and nothig. y realy want to know if imeichek is 100% secure.
First phone up your operator and try and get an unlock code. Then if that doesnt work, use imeicheck.
This is my second s620.. This one is simlocked though.. I was hoping to use the free cid unlock feature to avoid paying imei check again! Would it be possible to cid unlock the phone with out the sim in it and flash the rom with WM6? Would that get rid of the Unlock code prompt to enter sim code? I don't see why it wouldnt work considering the Tmob rom would be gone.. right? Any thoughts?
shadhman said:
This is my second s620.. This one is simlocked though.. I was hoping to use the free cid unlock feature to avoid paying imei check again! Would it be possible to cid unlock the phone with out the sim in it and flash the rom with WM6? Would that get rid of the Unlock code prompt to enter sim code?
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No that won't work. You could use my Sim unlock method, not free of charge, but cheaper than anything else: here
jockyw2001 said:
No that won't work. You could use my Sim unlock method, not free of charge, but cheaper than anything else: here
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how much am i looking at boss?
shadhman said:
how much am i looking at boss?
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Please drop me a PM and I will give you further details.

Does CID unlock = network unlock?

Okay, of course I've used the CID unlock utility, as this is a must before flashing cooked ROMs (or so I understand it).
But, my understanding was that the point of this was to unlock the handset. As in, I expected it would open it up to all networks. but I tried my friend's Orange sim in it the other day and it prompted us for an unlock code.
Am I misunderstanding the purpose of the CID unlock, and if so does anyone know if there is an easy (and free) way to unlock the phone to all networks?
Thanks in advance

Can we unlock without htcdev?

So many people already unlocked, so having all those unlock codes, doesn't it allow to create an unlock tool that wouldn't require htcdev?
schriss said:
So many people already unlocked, so having all those unlock codes, doesn't it allow to create an unlock tool that wouldn't require htcdev?
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No. Unlocking the baseband to accept other networks is completely different than unlocking the bootloader and getting it into S-OFF mode.
Talking about unlocking bootloader without htcdev.com
Simple answer NO - there is no other way atm.
there may be in the future tho. its gonna take some time.
schriss said:
Talking about unlocking bootloader without htcdev.com
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I know. You can't do it at the moment. If you mean SIM unlock codes then they're not for the same thing. If you mean the htcdev unlock token then no again as they're specific for your phone and requires you to upload a unique phone identifier first. Nobody except HTC knows how to generate the bootloader unlock tokens at the moment and it won't give you S-OFF even if you did.
schriss said:
So many people already unlocked, so having all those unlock codes, doesn't it allow to create an unlock tool that wouldn't require htcdev?
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I guess you mean create some sort of key generator for the unlock code. Seems a reasonable idea to me but I, unfortunately, don't have the skills.
We would have to gather information from a number of devices ie. Unlock_code.bin and the corresponding device data (whatever that is exactly) for somebody to work with.
bobsie41 said:
I guess you mean create some sort of key generator for the unlock code. Seems a reasonable idea to me but I, unfortunately, don't have the skills.
We would have to gather information from a number of devices ie. Unlock_code.bin and the corresponding device data (whatever that is exactly) for somebody to work with.
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Exactly. Many people would like to unlock while keeping warranty. I personally do not care about S-Off, what I want is to be able to flash custom ROM and still have warranty, I think that's what most users want.
I personally will probably go with htcdev, but depending which is easier to do: S-Off or unlock generator, that's where it would make sense to focus development on.
No skills here either :-( Just an idea.
schriss said:
Exactly. Many people would like to unlock while keeping warranty. I personally do not care about S-Off, what I want is to be able to flash custom ROM and still have warranty, I think that's what most users want.
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You want S-OFF if so. If you unlock using the htcdev bootloader unlock token then it'll be unlocked which is fine. The problem is if you want to relock it again for warranty which is done with a fastboot command. It will go to the RELOCKED state instead of back to LOCKED so it will be clear that you've messed with the bootloader.
Creating a generator for the unlock tokens by inspecting known tokens isn't going to be easy. It is highly likely that HTC are using public key cryptography here as most manufacturers have moved towards that for security.

[Q] CARRIER Unlock

Hello
How can i unlock my HOX to work also on other carriers???
As far as I know bootloader unlock has nothing to do with it.... So....
How do I make my HOX usable also with other carriers???
It is locked on Vodafone Romania....
Thx
kreindler said:
Hello
How can i unlock my HOX to work also on other carriers???
As far as I know bootloader unlock has nothing to do with it.... So....
How do I make my HOX usable also with other carriers???
It is locked on Vodafone Romania....
Thx
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you can't...you would need S-OFF to change the CID
You need to buy an unlock code from eBay or somewhere like that, put another SIM card into your phone, and when it says enter unlock code, then put in the code.
CID has nothing to do with carrier unlock, CID just determines what updates you get, and a branded phone has to have an update modified by the carrier before pushing it to their handsets.
Brownie2k said:
You need to buy an unlock code from eBay or somewhere like that, put another SIM card into your phone, and when it says enter unlock code, then put in the code.
CID has nothing to do with carrier unlock, CID just determines what updates you get, and a branded phone has to have an update modified by the carrier before pushing it to their handsets.
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Yeah sorry I was wrong! Sorry I'm a bit sleepy I need a bit of sleep

question about changing tmobile version into unlocked version

I have a rooted tmobile htc 10. If i change the cid and flash the ruu of the unlocked version it should make it as a completely stock unlocked htc 10 right? Meaning will i be able to use any carriers sim card even if i still have the installment plan on the phone? thanks
ErickF said:
I have a rooted tmobile htc 10. If i change the cid and flash the ruu of the unlocked version it should make it as a completely stock unlocked htc 10 right? Meaning will i be able to use any carriers sim card even if i still have the installment plan on the phone? thanks
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Yes. I got mine through tmobile and already changed to us unlocked version.
m3lover1 said:
Yes. I got mine through tmobile and already changed to us unlocked version.
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So now you can use the sim card from any other carrier?
ErickF said:
So now you can use the sim card from any other carrier?
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Even if you installed the unlocked software you won't be able to use your tmobile phone on others networks.
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ErickF said:
So now you can use the sim card from any other carrier?
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My phone is still sim locked to tmobile, just S-off.
Sim unlock has nothing to do with s-off, unlocked bootloaders or even root. If you want to sim unlock the device you need a code via your carrier.
There is no sim unlock hack available at this time
Would you mind explaining how you changed your cid and what to change it to? With no dedicated T-Mo forum, I'm getting so confused wading through the threads, and I don't know if I just follow the guide posted for the European model. :\
dogswind said:
Would you mind explaining how you changed your cid and what to change it to? With no dedicated T-Mo forum, I'm getting so confused wading through the threads, and I don't know if I just follow the guide posted for the European model. :\
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i did a super cid. its pretty easy if you already have the adb files from rooting. go to download mode and Enter the command "fastboot oem readcid" on the computer. Make a note of your original CID. Enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111". Make sure its eight 1s. Then enter the command "fastboot read cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
ErickF said:
i did a super cid. its pretty easy if you already have the adb files from rooting. go to download mode and Enter the command "fastboot oem readcid" on the computer. Make a note of your original CID. Enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111". Make sure its eight 1s. Then enter the command "fastboot read cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
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OK I understand now. Was unaware of super cid. Thank you!
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I paid to have my sim unlock . They made me run the app it said unlocked after I completed. Now I reflashed a new rom and verizon radio it wont get signal. Flash back to tmobile software (via TWRP backup) and run the unlock software again shows the device is locked. I though unlock was perm.
iHTC said:
I paid to have my sim unlock . They made me run the app it said unlocked after I completed. Now I reflashed a new rom and verizon radio it wont get signal. Flash back to tmobile software (via TWRP backup) and run the unlock software again shows the device is locked. I though unlock was perm.
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Paid who? Sunshine turns security off. It can't unlock your sim.
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dogswind said:
Paid who? Sunshine turns security off. It can't unlock your sim.
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I paid an unlock service. I am aware Soff is not sim unlock. It stated to run the tmoible device unlock app and that my IMEI is marked as unlock able in the database. It appeared to work but now that I couldnt use my verizon sim I flashed back to Tmobile backup and trying the unlock again i get an error "Failure in processing request"
iHTC said:
I paid an unlock service. I am aware Soff is not sim unlock. It stated to run the tmoible device unlock app and that my IMEI is marked as unlock able in the database. It appeared to work but now that I couldnt use my verizon sim I flashed back to Tmobile backup and trying the unlock again i get an error "Failure in processing request"
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Ah, gotcha. I didn't know there was one available for the 10 yet. Not sure what you can do apart from contacting them. Maybe someone else with experience will chime in. ?
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ya having a feeling I got screwed. On other roms besides tmobile one it will ask for the sim pin.
ErickF said:
i did a super cid. its pretty easy if you already have the adb files from rooting. go to download mode and Enter the command "fastboot oem readcid" on the computer. Make a note of your original CID. Enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111". Make sure its eight 1s. Then enter the command "fastboot read cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
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Supposedly Super CID breaks OTAs. Have you gotten any since you switched your CID?
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iHTC said:
ya having a feeling I got screwed. On other roms besides tmobile one it will ask for the sim pin.
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If i understand your issue correctly then go to bootloader and check what it says on top. If it says LOCKED then when you ran sunshine it did the s-off but it relocked the bootloader. So you have to manually unlock the bootloader again the same way you did it the first time. I had that same issue.
Its a sim.unlock issue . Though the T-Mobile app said it was unlocked the aim lock remained for some reason I will look further . I get signal fine on a T-Mobile sim testing it
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cvsolidx17 said:
Supposedly Super CID breaks OTAs. Have you gotten any since you switched your CID?
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Ive heard it does break ota but since ive done it i dont think there has been a new update to the unlocked models. But ill wait for an update and see if its true. If i cant update then its really easy to change the cid to the unlocked model

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