Just got a new TP2 from TMO and woul d like to learn how to flash. But now the phone is unlock and I haven't got the unlock code yet. What can I do without the unlock code?
The "unlock code" you're speaking of is a SIM unlock code, which is irrelevant when flashing ROMs. SIM unlock doesn't matter with custom ROMs. Rather, you need to HardSPL your device before you can flash unofficial ROMs. Please see the Flashing Your First GSM Rhodium ROM (For Noobs) thread for more information on ROM flashing.
DaveTheTytnIIGuy said:
The "unlock code" you're speaking of is a SIM unlock code, which is irrelevant when flashing ROMs. SIM unlock doesn't matter with custom ROMs. Rather, you need to HardSPL your device before you can flash unofficial ROMs. Please see the Flashing Your First GSM Rhodium ROM (For Noobs) thread for more information on ROM flashing.
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So I can try HardSPL now and all other ROMs and apply the sim unlock code later once I get it from T-mobile? Won't cause any problem for unlocking?
Thanks.
That's kind of tricky, actually. While the SIM unlock code is not related to flashing custom ROMs, the carrier provided codes may require you to be on the carrier's ROM when using the code, as the methods for entering the code into the device are often specific to that carrier's ROM. Until you get the code, I would recommend waiting to flash a custom ROM. You can still HardSPL your device, I just wouldn't change the ROM. It won't cause problems if you change ROMs, but you'll likely have to change back to the T-Mobile ROM in order for the code to be entered properly and unlock the device. After you unlock with T-Mobile's code you can change ROMs and still be SIM unlocked. Or, if you don't want to wait for the code at all, there's an unlocking service run by two of the most well respected Windows Mobile hackers which costs €14 (roughly $18), and can be found here.
DaveTheTytnIIGuy said:
That's kind of tricky, actually. While the SIM unlock code is not related to flashing custom ROMs, the carrier provided codes may require you to be on the carrier's ROM when using the code, as the methods for entering the code into the device are often specific to that carrier's ROM. Until you get the code, I would recommend waiting to flash a custom ROM. You can still HardSPL your device, I just wouldn't change the ROM. It won't cause problems if you change ROMs, but you'll likely have to change back to the T-Mobile ROM in order for the code to be entered properly and unlock the device. After you unlock with T-Mobile's code you can change ROMs and still be SIM unlocked. Or, if you don't want to wait for the code at all, there's an unlocking service run by two of the most well respected Windows Mobile hackers which costs €14 (roughly $18), and can be found here.
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Thank you. I will wait until I get the code before doing anything else then, to be on the safe side.
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Is it possible to use the ATT&T unlock code and procedure on a Tilt2 that has already been flashed with Energy ROM?
If you already flashed a cooked ROM (Like Energy´s) it means your Rhodium is already unlocked
So no need to do it again, now you can flash any ROM (stock or cooked) you want!
Don´t forget to vote!
yes, the ROM is unlocked. But I am asking about the SIM. When the SIM is unlocked then you can use the phone on any carrier, not just AT&T.
Sorry, misunderstood
I would assume so, just get the code and put in a foreign SIM card and it should ask you for the unlock code which you then enter.
I can't imagine changing the software will change the code which is always the same and based on the IMEI.
Which is why with the older phones, it was easy to crack the algorithm, now a days they have made it harder but I guess it is still possible. Mostly these days the cracks come from sniffing the code out using software on the device (you couldn't flash old Nokia's, so you had to break the algorithm) or buy injecting a hack (like the iPhone's unlock) that hides the real unlock hardware/radio/software and just always responds unlocked.
Thankx for the clear answer. I received the unlock code from AT&T and when I am in the foreign country and put the foreign SIM in, then I'll keep my fingers crossed that the phone will ask me to input the code.
thisisallen said:
Thankx for the clear answer. I received the unlock code from AT&T and when I am in the foreign country and put the foreign SIM in, then I'll keep my fingers crossed that the phone will ask me to input the code.
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You can unlock it now. Just get a T-mobile SIM and put it in your AT&T Tilt2. It'll boot up and ask for your unlock code.
This might be a less then educated question however, is there a way to enter an unlock code without using a non carrier specific SIM card. I have a T-Mobile TP2 and have the unlock code for it however, I have no interest or access to another carriers SIM card. I just want to plash ROMS not change providers… The current OS on the device is the TM issued Win Mo 6.5….
Any Help Would Be Appreciated….
Thank You
You must pay for a SIM unlock code, then you can flash another ROM.
Instructions how:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
Good luck,
181iq said:
This might be a less then educated question however, is there a way to enter an unlock code without using a non carrier specific SIM card. I have a T-Mobile TP2 and have the unlock code for it however, I have no interest or access to another carriers SIM card. I just want to plash ROMS not change providers… The current OS on the device is the TM issued Win Mo 6.5….
Any Help Would Be Appreciated….
Thank You
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you are thinking of a sim unlock not a carrier unlock.
to flash a rom you have to be carrier unlocked and have hard spl. that is totally separate from sim unlocking.
I am new to both tweaking my phone and also new to this forum.
I feel I have to ask this question because I don't want a brick!
I obtained an unlock code from T-Mobile and unlocked my phone that way.
Do I still have to flash Hard-SPL for any reason? Is there something about it that will make flashing a new rom easier or more stable?
There are various forms of "unlocking" on the phone. The unlock code you get from your carrier is to SIM unlock the phone. This allows you to use the phone with a SIM card from other GMS carriers.
You still need to HardSPL the phone to flash any custom ROMs. SPL locks the phone to only be able to flash official T-Mob branded ROMs. So HardSPL unlocks it so you can flash any ROM. Completely different from the SIM unlock.
Moved as not ROM Development.
Quick Noob Question:
I have the network unlock code for my device. If I put another country's sim inside my phone, will the network unlock code menu pop up on a custom rom or do I need to be on stock rom?
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imcol said:
Quick Noob Question:
I have the network unlock code for my device. If I put another country's sim inside my phone, will the network unlock code menu pop up on a custom rom or do I need to be on stock rom?
Thanks
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You'd never know until you actually try with a non-standard SIM, i.e. a SIM card from a network other than your current network and its core associates. Usually, you would need to be on a stock, or stock-based ROM, for the unlock code to work. I have, however, heard unverified reports of codes working even with custom ROMs. If you are on a custom ROM and the code doesn't work, you may need to revert to stock.
imcol said:
Quick Noob Question:
I have the network unlock code for my device. If I put another country's sim inside my phone, will the network unlock code menu pop up on a custom rom or do I need to be on stock rom?
Thanks
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The box should pop on a custom ROM but there are no guaranty it will. If you wanna be on the safer side, test it with another carrier's simcard and unlock using your code (don't need another country's sim).
Unlocking is permanent so should work with any simcard after that.
I decided to upgrade to M9. I currently have a T-mobile M8, that I decided to give away to a friend, he does not use T-mobile or live in the US.
So the question is, if I flash a HTC unlocked edition RUU, will the Sim unlock code provided by T-mobile still work?
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siddardhab said:
I decided to upgrade to M9. I currently have a T-mobile M8, that I decided to give away to a friend, he does not use T-mobile or live in the US.
So the question is, if I flash a HTC unlocked edition RUU, will the Sim unlock code provided by T-mobile still work?
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From what I know, no, it might not work because the phone might not even ask for the code.
In order to unlock the phone you have to insert a NON accepted sim and get it to prompt for the "SIM network unlock PIN".
If this is the situation, you can try flashing and see if it prompts for the code with your friends sim card.
IF, however, it does ask for the code, just try it first. If it doesn't work you have to flash back to stock Tmobile firmware, Unlock it, then it will work with you friend.
I recommend a few sites like cellphoneunlock.net or cellunlocker.net as I have had much success with them over the years. I don't know if you are using other sites but I am just contributing what I know so far
Good luck to you and your friend! :good:
1sagain said:
From what I know, no, it might not work because the phone might not even ask for the code.
In order to unlock the phone you have to insert a NON accepted sim and get it to prompt for the "SIM network unlock PIN".
If this is the situation, you can try flashing and see if it prompts for the code with your friends sim card.
IF, however, it does ask for the code, just try it first. If it doesn't work you have to flash back to stock Tmobile firmware, Unlock it, then it will work with you friend.
I recommend a few sites like cellphoneunlock.net or cellunlocker.net as I have had much success with them over the years. I don't know if you are using other sites but I am just contributing what I know so far
Good luck to you and your friend! :good:
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siddardhab said:
I decided to upgrade to M9. I currently have a T-mobile M8, that I decided to give away to a friend, he does not use T-mobile or live in the US.
So the question is, if I flash a HTC unlocked edition RUU, will the Sim unlock code provided by T-mobile still work?
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Just make sure the ROM you are flashing supports official HTC codes, I think that is how it goes.
I can say that if you need codes use cellunlocker.net , they are pretty legit.