Does CID unlock = network unlock? - P3300, MDA Compact III General

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

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Perma- CID Unlock?

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.

if i use unlock tools should i re-unlock the network?

hello guyz i have HD7 from o2 and i unlock the network and it works fine
i want to ask if i use one of those unlock tools like "ChevronWP7" or anyOne else
or if i change the rom
should i re-unlock the network one more time? or it dont need?
The two types of 'unlock' are mutually exclusive. A sim-unlock or network unlock that you have performed for your phone simply allows you to use other carriers' sim cards in your phone. ChevronWP7 unlock allows you to sideload XAP files into your phone, just like how an officially registered developer can do with his or her phone when developing their own applications.
So do not worry, ChevronWP7 unlock or similar (although I cannot speak on the oither 'similar' solutions that may come out in the near future) will not relock your sim or network unlocked phone.

[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

Working SIM unlock?

Does any folks knowing a working method of get sim unlock done (without asking verizon unlock code). I tired couple cooked rom but out of luck, my phone already S-OFF earlier.

If i unlock my branded phone, will i be able to unlock bootloader?

So, i have a branded phone and can't unlock the bootloader.
Will i be able to unlock the bootloader if i unlock my phone by contacting the phone network operator?
Also, will these two options do the same thing with my phone?
unlock at: phone network operator
unlock at: http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/
Patabata said:
So, i have a branded phone and can't unlock the bootloader.
Will i be able to unlock the bootloader if i unlock my phone by contacting the phone network operator?
Also, will these two options do the same thing with my phone?
unlock at: phone network operator
unlock at: http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/
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Removing the SIM lock (which is what you appear to be referring to) does not give one the ability to unlock the bootloader. However, I believe unlocking the bootloader will also remove the SIM lock. I can't say for sure, since my version of the Play (R800x, the Verizon CDMA one) does not use a SIM card at all.
Thanks for the answer!

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