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Due to be getting a locked branded HTC desire on Orange tomorrow. Wasn't planning to do anything but after what I have heard I will be de branding it as soon as I can. I have read a couple of guides. Could someone please make it as simple as possible for me?
I am going to be making a gold card (I think) and then putting a ROM on it? I think I will be able to do that and also do the updating with the gold card in and stuff. Can someone tell me what is the ROM? And when android 2.2 is released how do I update that? Is it a lot simpler or even more confusing than updating a ROM, also how do I find the latest ROM update?
Also how simple is it to unlock the sim and how do I do it?
Thanks in advance for your answers, any additional info would also be great.
Hello guys im new to this so please be wise. i dont know nothing on how to debrand or flash. i have DHD on tmobile Uk.. its not network locked. but its tmobile branded.. and there is alota tmobile S###T which i dont want in my phone.
Android : 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.75.110.2
How do i flash official DHD rom of an unbranded phone on my tmobile branded phone to get my phone unbranded?? Please on what i need to do ?? just a recall i donno much about these things.. so please a little detail reply will be really appreciated.
Thanks alot guys..
Leather|Face said:
Hello guys im new to this so please be wise. i dont know nothing on how to debrand or flash. i have DHD on tmobile Uk.. its not network locked. but its tmobile branded.. and there is alota tmobile S###T which i dont want in my phone.
Android : 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.75.110.2
How do i flash official DHD rom of an unbranded phone on my tmobile branded phone to get my phone unbranded?? Please on what i need to do ?? just a recall i donno much about these things.. so please a little detail reply will be really appreciated.
Thanks alot guys..
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you could try and make a goldcard and flash a generic rom, apart from that there is not much you can do, you cant root the 1.75 roms yet
ok then how do i go with the goldcard thing? btw what is a goldcard exactly ?
use search pls..there are many threads about that in the Developement Thread.
btw, mine is also tmobile branded. there are some apps ok, and the startscreen..who cares
i wouldnt install an official rom..warranty is gone and fota doesnt work as easy as now. (yeah you can flash back the stock one...)
just my 2 cents
DN41
DN41 said:
use search pls..there are many threads about that in the Developement Thread.
btw, mine is also tmobile branded. there are some apps ok, and the startscreen..who cares
i wouldnt install an official rom..warranty is gone and fota doesnt work as easy as now. (yeah you can flash back the stock one...)
just my 2 cents
DN41
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Man tmobile makes the phone run a bit slow ( talking about fastboot).. takes 2.5 sec on official rom,, takes a minute on branded rom.
Leather|Face said:
Hello guys im new to this so please be wise. i dont know nothing on how to debrand or flash. i have DHD on tmobile Uk.. its not network locked. but its tmobile branded.. and there is alota tmobile S###T which i dont want in my phone.
Android : 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.75.110.2
How do i flash official DHD rom of an unbranded phone on my tmobile branded phone to get my phone unbranded?? Please on what i need to do ?? just a recall i donno much about these things.. so please a little detail reply will be really appreciated.
Thanks alot guys..
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Leather|Face said:
Man tmobile makes the phone run a bit slow ( talking about fastboot).. takes 2.5 sec on official rom,, takes a minute on branded rom.
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I'm in the same position as Leather|Face. I know almost nothing about rooting/flashing a phone or gold cards. I also have a DHD with T-Mobile UK but want to get rid of all the branded stuff (especially the boot screen which makes booting the device take around a minute !!).
I have tried searching these forums for a solution but due to the fact I don't exactly know what I'm looking for it is quite difficult. I see a lot of "ROMs" on here for download, I don't know which one I need or if I need one at all, nor do I know how to install them. There seems to be a LOT of help guides for this kind of thing for the HTC Desire, but not the HTC Desire HD - probably because it's a lot newer, or not? This is the way I understand the process, please correct me if I'm wrong and point me in the right direction to complete these tasks;
1. First step would be to "root" my phone, which I believe gives me admin/superuser priveleges, and that's all it does right? I don't know how to do this.
2. Next I need to find the correct ROM, which would be the stock ROM for HTC Desire HD (don't know where to find this either, tried searching). Does this ROM include the unbranded version of HTC Sense UI etc, or am I on the wrong tracks?
3. Install the stock ROM, which I believe is more commonly referred to as "Flashing a ROM", is this correct? I don't know how to do this either.
As you can see from above, I have limited understanding of the process, and what I think I understand may be completely incorrect anyway! I want to find a guide to get back the stock DHD Android/Sense UI, ideally with explanations for a newbie telling me WHY I am doing specific tasks and how they affect my phone etc.
I'll be thankful for any help
mcfc4eva said:
I'm in the same position as Leather|Face. I know almost nothing about rooting/flashing a phone or gold cards. I also have a DHD with T-Mobile UK but want to get rid of all the branded stuff (especially the boot screen which makes booting the device take around a minute !!).
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1. First step would be to "root" my phone, which I believe gives me admin/superuser priveleges, and that's all it does right? I don't know how to do this.
2. Next I need to find the correct ROM, which would be the stock ROM for HTC Desire HD (don't know where to find this either, tried searching). Does this ROM include the unbranded version of HTC Sense UI etc, or am I on the wrong tracks?
3. Install the stock ROM, which I believe is more commonly referred to as "Flashing a ROM", is this correct? I don't know how to do this either.
As you can see from above, I have limited understanding of the process, and what I think I understand may be completely incorrect anyway! I want to find a guide to get back the stock DHD Android/Sense UI, ideally with explanations for a newbie telling me WHY I am doing specific tasks and how they affect my phone etc.
I'll be thankful for any help
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1. No, first step if you *really* want to do this is to look at how you downgrade from 1.7x to 1.32 (I think, check elsewhere).
2. HTC ROMs, the stock version, are just that. Networks add their stuff to customise it and that's what you're stuck with right now. I don't know which you'll need unfortunately, I'm on T-Mobile with the DHD but I got one before they were available on the site to everyone and it has no branding at all. The ROMs are RUU - ROM Update Utility but I don't think you can just flash stock over a T-Mobile branded version.
3. If you don't know how to flash a ROM then you're going to have to learn how by reading lots of threads and asking careful questions.
I can't give you links because I don't know how to go from branded to stock, I only know what I need to for my phone. I was in the middle of typing out what I think you need to do but I got stuck due to the stock ROM. I don't know if the downgrade process will work or not, and if it does work I don't know if that's downgrading to a stock ROM. I'm sorry I've just added more confusion
Suffice to say you'll need at least this information...
How to downgrade from branded to stock HTC firmware
One-click root tool at some point
Possibly / probably an install of the Android SDK to use ADB commands, not sure on this but I have it already from my G1 days.
Information on which is the stock EU or UK ROM version (RUUs remember?)
The search isn't handy when you don't know what you're looking for but hopefully this will give you somewhere to start.
Thats strange, my DHD is from T-Mobile and has no branding on it whatsoever.
right..you cant really call it fastboot on tmobile rom.
dont you think we could claim them for "doing" that? they sell the dhd with the spec "fastboot"..so its limited in its features..
DN41
Moondod said:
Thats strange, my DHD is from T-Mobile and has no branding on it whatsoever.
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thats because you bought DHD is the 1st batch of tmobile... after that all are branded..
I'll save you some time & effort...
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
How to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
How to get S-OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
How to flash latest radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
An excellent custom ROM based on stock but with major improvements (worth rooting just for this!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
I couldn't find a link to a rooted stock ROM but see here if you really do want to stay with stock and still have root (no reason to do this though as the ROM above will totally blow it away):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885996
Be sure to read all instructions and FAQs in each thread as they do explain everything about each process. If you do get stuck please ask any questions in the relevant threads for a quicker response and to reduce clutter.
Have fun!
CitizenLee said:
I'll save you some time & effort...
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
How to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
How to get S-OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
How to flash latest radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
An excellent custom ROM based on stock but with major improvements (worth rooting just for this!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
I couldn't find a link to a rooted stock ROM but see here if you really do want to stay with stock and still have root (no reason to do this though as the ROM above will totally blow it away):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885996
Be sure to read all instructions and FAQs in each thread as they do explain everything about each process. If you do get stuck please ask any questions in the relevant threads for a quicker response and to reduce clutter.
Have fun!
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THANKS ALOT DUDE,, YOUR A LIFE SAVER..
You're welcome mate, but all credit to the people who created the threads. I just used my excellent copy and paste skills
CitizenLee said:
You're welcome mate, but all credit to the people who created the threads. I just used my excellent copy and paste skills
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OO yeah man.. thanks to a realy hard work of those guys who made it possible.
btw is colors, battery life and performance realy faster in Android Revolution 2.0.6 ?
Leather|Face said:
OO yeah man.. thanks to a realy hard work of those guys who made it possible.
btw is colors, battery life and performance realy faster in Android Revolution 2.0.6 ?
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Dunno about colours but battery life and overall speed and performance are way better than stock
I was in the exact same position Dutch vodafone branded 1.75 softwareversion. I somehow managed to create a goldcard, downgrade, root my device and then S-OFF. I used the provided tutorials in the Android development section. Before that I just read alot untill I convinced myself I could do it. After that I used generic 1.72 RUU.exe via pc to flash my DHD. My device is now unbranded. Creating the goldcard was the hardest part, pay attention as you need to write mmc2/mmc2 instead of mmc1/mmc somewhere in the process.
CitizenLee said:
Dunno about colours but battery life and overall speed and performance are way better than stock
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Sounds odd but i have decided to go with the generic htc rom... so i downgrade, i root, then s-off.. but do i still flash the latest radio or after s-off i just flash the unbranded rom ?
CitizenLee said:
I'll save you some time & effort...
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
How to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
How to get S-OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
How to flash latest radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
An excellent custom ROM based on stock but with major improvements (worth rooting just for this!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
I couldn't find a link to a rooted stock ROM but see here if you really do want to stay with stock and still have root (no reason to do this though as the ROM above will totally blow it away):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885996
Be sure to read all instructions and FAQs in each thread as they do explain everything about each process. If you do get stuck please ask any questions in the relevant threads for a quicker response and to reduce clutter.
Have fun!
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I was just about to start the first process above (downgrading) when I noticed my current Build number = "1.39.110.1 CL278886 release-keys". Now I don't know what most of that means, but in the downgrading forum it says this;
System requirements:
Desire HD with build number 1.72 or higher
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Does this mean I don't need to downgrade? Is my current build number 1.39?
Regards,
--Mike
Yeah man
EDIT: This was a reponse to LeatherFace's question Android Revolution having Sense UI. My forum view must have tripped out
MAkS1 said:
I was in the exact same position Dutch vodafone branded 1.75 softwareversion. I somehow managed to create a goldcard, downgrade, root my device and then S-OFF. I used the provided tutorials in the Android development section. Before that I just read alot untill I convinced myself I could do it. After that I used generic 1.72 RUU.exe via pc to flash my DHD. My device is now unbranded. Creating the goldcard was the hardest part, pay attention as you need to write mmc2/mmc2 instead of mmc1/mmc somewhere in the process.
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dude did you flash radio or something?? or not. i need to be clear cuz im going to unbrand my DHD tonight
Hi, I need to unlock a T-Mobile DHD that I've just bought. I have read the previous posts on here, but I'm wondering if paying 15 Euro for a manufacturer unlock code from htccodes.com would be the least hassle way to SIM unlock my DHD?
Still not quite sure of the alternative. Which part of the process removes the SIM lock; flashing the radio? If I pay for a manufacturer code, I take it that installing a custom ROM wont enable the SIM lock back?
Sorry for the dumb questions. Thanks.
Use my radio tool (link in sig). It can SimUnlock your phone, for free
If you do the simunlock, it will stick, nothing will lock your phone again.
@jkoljo Thanks very much. I'm actually getting the phone tomorrow, so I'll give it a go and no doubt be back on here asking more questions
So the S-OFF tool sim unlock the phone in the process, or is this like a separate feature? I will be getting a Orange UK locked DHD soon!
You can choose to do Radio S-OFF, SuperCID and Sim unlock all at once, but the tool can also do just Sim Unlock.
Once you know what your doing, it takes 10 minutes max using the tools mentioned above.
SimUnlock
I want to unlock my Desire HD, but do as little 'messing-about' with the stock firmware as possible (i.e rooting, custom roms etc.). Would following your guide and just selecting 'SimUnlock' leave me with a ordinary DHD? (Except for the fact it would be unlocked haha)
Sorry if this is a silly question, I am a total newbie to this kind of thing.
SIM UNLOCK - Desire HD on 2.3.3
Hello jkoljo
I am having Desire HD on Android 2.3.3 which is SIM LOCKED on Softbank Japan network.
What actually do I need to do to SIM UNLOCK ?
Is rooting needed ? or your tool can do the job for me ? [B.t.w I couldn't find link to download your tool]
Please help .... thanks in advance !!!
desirehd_asp said:
Hello jkoljo
I am having Desire HD on Android 2.3.3 which is SIM LOCKED on Softbank Japan network.
What actually do I need to do to SIM UNLOCK ?
Is rooting needed ? or your tool can do the job for me ? [B.t.w I couldn't find link to download your tool]
Please help .... thanks in advance !!!
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The same situation here. Help would be much appreciated!
godot.gogo said:
The same situation here. Help would be much appreciated!
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If you call your carrier and tell them you're travelling overseas, they still charge you to unlock your device?
Hi desirehd_asp, godot.gogo and w3bhax
desirehd_asp said:
Hello jkoljo
I am having Desire HD on Android 2.3.3 which is SIM LOCKED on Softbank Japan network.
What actually do I need to do to SIM UNLOCK ?
Is rooting needed ? or your tool can do the job for me ? [B.t.w I couldn't find link to download your tool]
Please help .... thanks in advance !!!
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godot.gogo said:
The same situation here. Help would be much appreciated!
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w3bhax said:
If you call your carrier and tell them you're travelling overseas, they still charge you to unlock your device?
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The link to the Desire HD easy radio tool is in the Second post of the link of jkoljo sig
The link to that second post [TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root Guide).
Take Care
TheQuest
Hello there,
For the past few days I have been browsing through the XDA pages but was not able to locate the necessary information. May be I was looking under the wrong terms or key words.
Anyways, I have switched from iPhone to HTC Desire HD. I got it second hand and it has no SiM card. Basically, when I insert my uSiM it shows emergency call screen only.
I was browsing through XDA and as far as I got it I first need to activate the phone with the necessary sim card in order to unlock the phone. Is there possibility to `hactivate` the phone with no original sim.
And can you people help me to locate necessary information on the site?
Thanks a ton in advance!
Peace,
Anyone know how to unlock the network form this phone?
Phone:
Samsung Galaxy gt-i8150 W
Try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548
And this one:
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd
bruxo_da_silva said:
Try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548
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I have tried that before and dont work, dont have the bml files.
bruxo_da_silva said:
And this one:
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd
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didnt work either...
pinkiee said:
Through the unlocking code, you can remove your network lock. I found an unlocking service at http://www.mobileunlocksolutions.com/samsung-i8510/rs17wp9/ .This is the online provider which offer the service for your Samsung I8510 mobile.Through this you can unlock your mobile easily..
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i was asking for a not pay method, but thanks
It has been a while since the last post. Did anyone figure out how to unlock this device?
I used this website
http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/
Code arrived in less than 60 minutes...
Has anyone found a working and free solution for our Galaxy yet?
bruxo_da_silva said:
I used this website
mobileunlocked.co.uk
Code arrived in less than 60 minutes...
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Oh much do you pay for the code, for SGW?
Orishaz said:
Oh much do you pay for the code, for SGW?
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20 euros (se bem me recordo). But apparently now it costs more...
Has anyone been successful unlocking the Galaxy W for free?
If not, can anyone advice me a legit and cheap unlocking page?
cheers
Still no free solutions?
Well, any solution or app?
Thanks
Any update on free unlocking this phone ?
Unlocking GT-8150
I'm about to start working on a method to discover the unlock key. Not sure how long it will take, but once I figure it out, I might try and automate the process - for whatever reason, rooting, modding, romming and installing custom kernels on this model has a heap of mis information (or lack there of) and has been quite a headache for me.
Last thing I need to do is unlock it from network... hopefully not a massive hurdle.
I'll write a super noob friendly guide for this model from rooting to romming and include my network unlock method once I've figured it out. Hang tight.
GrayedFox said:
I'm about to start working on a method to discover the unlock key. Not sure how long it will take, but once I figure it out, I might try and automate the process - for whatever reason, rooting, modding, romming and installing custom kernels on this model has a heap of mis information (or lack there of) and has been quite a headache for me.
Last thing I need to do is unlock it from network... hopefully not a massive hurdle.
I'll write a super noob friendly guide for this model from rooting to romming and include my network unlock method once I've figured it out. Hang tight.
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Have you figured it out after all this time? Even a non-newbie friendly guid would be helpful
Any solution?
Still no solution?
So, I was just wondering if someone could explain this 'S-ON' and 'S-OFF' thing.
I think I have seen that you want S-OFF due to warranty and stuff, but I don't really understand what it is?
Thanks
DomCowell said:
So, I was just wondering if someone could explain this 'S-ON' and 'S-OFF' thing.
I think I have seen that you want S-OFF due to warranty and stuff, but I don't really understand what it is?
Thanks
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I'm quite a noob to but it has something to do with WHAT you can acces. S-ON means you can only install roms and that's it.
S-OFF you can install new radio's and tweak the device a lot more!
Since we are both noobs I think that's all we need to know ;-)! S-OFF won't be possible through HTCDEV, you need a community build unlocker for that!
H-Cim said:
I'm quite a noob to but it has something to do with WHAT you can acces. S-ON means you can only install roms and that's it.
S-OFF you can install new radio's and tweak the device a lot more!
Since we are both noobs I think that's all we need to know ;-)! S-OFF won't be possible through HTCDEV, you need a community build unlocker for that!
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Hi bro... U r bang on target.... Absolutely correct. Jst added with s off u also can flash bootloader. Bt i dt agree to fact u r noob u did answered very well.
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