I have been having problems getting wi fi going since running an update erarlier today.
Have downloaded a stock rom and flashed OK using a goldcard only (in true noob fashion) discover I've used a branded rom on my recently debranded handset. to make it worse, it's a different carrier. I'm now being asked for a pin unlock code.
Anything I can do as I can't seem to put the old rom back?
Or do I have to shell out and put it down to stupidity tax?
I did the same....had to get mine unlocked too.....I guess it will remain unlocked going forward though,so shouldnt have the problem no more.....when Android 2.2 is released,I'll install that and stick with it I think....it's safer
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My phone was locked to Orange UK but after installing an Asian Rom -
RUU_Bravo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.19.707.6_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_rel_124362.exe
it said it was simlocked even though I was using my original Orange simcard that worked fine before.
The phone had been rooted (R4 method, bootloader version 0.75) before the Asian rom was installed. I rooted it again (R4 method with European rom but bootloader version is now 0.80) but it was still saying simlock.
I have bought an unlock code that I had to enter twice, even though the first time it said it was successful and my Orange sim card is now working again.
I wanted the Asian rom to get a Thai font working, which it did OK. so I may try it again.
As this rom changed my simlock maybe it will give someone who is looking at producing a way of unlocking the Desire something to work on.
Reason you got your phone locked is that you flashed new ROM with radio update.
I had the same situation. For some reason radio update locks Orange phones.
Easiest way to sort it out without paying for unlock is rooting your phone again which brings back original radio.
Found on modaco. Worked for me.
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I did root it again but maybe not with the original radio as it was still sim locked (radio now is 4.06.00.02_2). Thanks for the explination.
Here is a link to a modaco thread
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...rding-32-36-00-28u-4-06-00-02-2-radio-update/
Right, I'm really confused here.
I recently rooted my Desire and flashed OpenDesire as a new ROM. Since this, I decided to switch over to a deFrost ROM, and as part of the instructions I flashed to a newer radio.
Since this - the phone's been SIM locked. I decided to bite the bullet and buy a code from an eBay seller - code came through straight away, and when applying it, it states "Network unlock successful". However, when the phone fully boots, it's still not able to connect to the network - and when I reboot, it asks for the unlock code again.
I'm a bit clueless. Any ideas?
You need to root it again this time using a GoldCard,, more here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
That seems to have done the trick - thanks!
You should try sim unlocking on custom roms, flash a generic htc rom (not a branded one) and try the unlock process again
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You should try sim unlocking on custom roms, flash a generic htc rom (not a branded one) and try the unlock process again
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Yeah, I think this was the problem - trying to apply an unlock code on a custom ROM doesn't seem to work. As soon as I'd reflashed to the stock ROM included in the Modaco root, it asked for the code and accepted it permanently. All good.
I is Good
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Yeah, I think this was the problem - trying to apply an unlock code on a custom ROM doesn't seem to work. As soon as I'd reflashed to the stock ROM included in the Modaco root, it asked for the code and accepted it permanently. All good.
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It worked for me, just I had to put the code in twice that's all.
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It worked for me, just I had to put the code in twice that's all.
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I think it may only affect certain ROMs - for reference, I was trying to unlock when using OpenDesire.
Hi,
I have this same problem, how can i get back to the generic htc rom ( or which rom would it work on? i'm using opendesire atm)
thanks
also i'm on a mac so can't do the whole RUU.exe thing
Can not unlock my Desire
I hope I am not doing the wrong thing here by asking this. I have be looking around to find where to ask. Sorry.
I can not unlock my Desire because I do not have a GSM sim at my disposal to use.
I did not know when I bought the code that I had to have one on hand to be able to unlock. I did not need one for my HD, TP, & TP2. Any one have a suggestion?
I just bought a Desire SIM-locked to 3 network.
I installed Clockworkmod recovery and AuraxTSense 7.9, I made a GoldCard. Than I put in the Telia SIM, and of course I can not use the network.
I looked around on the web, and found, that it should ask for the unlock code, but it doesn't.
On the lockscreen it writes: Limited service - Emergency calls only
How can I unlock it?
Hello,
I bought a second hand HOX last week. It was sold to me as unlocked from operator SFR (Vodaphone France, or CID VODAP203).
I bought an unlocking code from an internet shop, tried it, didn't work... I went into a shop specialized in unlocking phones they could not make it provider free...
So I went on to this forum. Plenty of nice things, and as I already rooted an Android tablet from TOSHIBA (FOLIO100), I tried a few things.
It appears that my phone is rooted. When I boot in bootloader it says "UNLOCKED", and it is also S-OFF!!! I am able to change the CID as much as I want, and I have set it to "11111111". As such I was told on a french forum that any SIM Card from any provider should work, but it doesn't...
I have been able to install Jelly Bean from one of the ROM developpers, thinking (and this is where I am a noob) that I will clear the part of the system that tells it is locked to one provider... Of course it didn't do anything more, or different than telling me it doesn't work on any provider.
I went back to stock from Vodaphone France, and came to you in order to get some instructions or link to have on working on another network than the vodaphone one...
Thanks in advance for your help,
Alain
First off, it's great you have an S-OFF handset. You are lucky about that.:good:
On the other hand, unlocking bootloader doesn't have anything to do with SIM locks. So, whatever you did (as you experienced it yourself) doesn't work.
I suggest you search over here, because I know for sure there is a way to unlock SIM lock on HOX. I didn't have to do it, as mine was already unlocked (or SIM free, I can't tell now).
Don't worry, you'll find the way, just be patient.
A bientot!
Yeah everyone told me it was great to have it S-OFF, although I don't know what it can do for me... I guess this would be great for developpers ?
I hope I won't have to go through several unlock code providers...
S-OFF is giving you advantage in being able to flash any ROM, any RUU, any HBOOT, any radio... Good not only for developers.
Back to topic - I suggest you visit some mobile phone service, and pay ONLY after they finish the work. I guess there are whole lot of frauds online,, that would take you money for the "unlock code", and not care if it doesn't work.
I repeat, be patient, and keep searching. Here's what I found (you can do the same search yourself):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654075
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25341694&postcount=71
it cost me a whole £2.79 to get mine unlocked.
I bought the code from ebay inserted an un supported sim and entered the code when asked. That's the main reason actually why I've stuck with HTC they are so easy to un lock
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That's the main reason actually why I've stuck with HTC they are so easy to un lock
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Mate, nowadays most phones are unlocked through pw.... code. Usually, you get it for specific handset (IMEI and operator), and just type it in as you did.
BTW, Samsung Galaxy SIII is even easier to unlock - by an apk from Google Play Store.
Hello,
I went through one of Unlock Code providers that [email protected]|-|oR provided me through his links...
I had the exact same unlock code as the one I got in France... that doesn't work. But the guys were really professional, in reimbursing my money as they could not unlock my phone.
The strangest thing is that they asked me if the phone is rooted, and said that this is why I cannot SIM Unlock, because it is rooted... I reverted by to stock, and re-locked the phone but the result is still the same, it stays stuck to SFR...
I hope a solution will come out in the form of an application such as the one for Galaxy III, it looks so easy to do.
Have a good evening,
Alain
Hi my phone was branded by orange and obviously had a simlock what did with my hox and many others before is:root the phone ,get recovery,then flash custom rom and all that branded garbage with simlock is gone.I've done it before with galaxy S,S2,now with my hox. Don't never ever buy any codes online.
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Hi my phone was branded by orange and obviously had a simlock what did with my hox and many others before is:root the phone ,get recovery,then flash custom rom and all that branded garbage with simlock is gone.I've done it before with galaxy S,S2,now with my hox. Don't never ever buy any codes online.
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Hello,
I already did that, (root, flash customer ROM), but simlock is still here... only thing I didn't change is recovery, but it is 5.8.xxx (aka I think it is the latest).
Can you guide me rapidly in return ?
Al1
SIM unlock is totally separate from rooting.
Hi,
I'm running currently running SlimRom 4.4.4 on my phone and want to change carrier from Rogers to {cheaper}.
I've found various unlock instruction for free but everytime I tried them I get errors when it starts USSD. With a bit of digging around I found that they probably only work on stock roms from Samsung. With the newer CRTC ruling Rogers is also required to unlock my phone if I ask them to, but I'm sure they won't have a clue and won't assist me with a custom rom on.
I've found the latest stock rom from Rogers (RWC-I747MVLUFOB1-20150310141610) which is 4.4.2 and was going to flash that using Odin, but then... I found warning about potentially bricking your phone by doing downgrade of Android (from major revision to another).
Is that mostly a problem going from 5.x to 4.x or do I need to take extra precaution to not brick my phone? I'm assuming that the modem and everything stock is in the base rom and I won't have issues afterward?
Appreciate the help!
The free method only works on a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM. If the phone is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, you will have to purchase an unlock code. The unlock code can only be entered if the phone is running a stock Samsung dialler.
Yes, all Canadian carriers are required to unlock the phone once the phone subsidy has been paid off; however, the carriers are not required to unlock the phone for free. I believe Rogers will charge $50 + tax for the code.
Flashing the FOB1 ROM should not brick the phone. The possiblility of bricking happens when attempting to downgrade the phone's existing bootloader to an earlier version.
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Flashing the FOB1 ROM should not brick the phone. The possiblility of bricking happens when attempting to downgrade the phone's existing bootloader to an earlier version.
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I've flashed TWRP on the phone to get my custom roms and rooted, so I'm not sure about my bootloader, did that not change when I flashed to get root or does it stay at the same version in most case?
The bootloader will not change when flashing TWRP. It is unlikely that a custom ROM would include a bootloader and, in fact, I have never come across a d2lte/d2can/d2att ROM that alters the bootloader or modem/baseband.
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The bootloader will not change when flashing TWRP. It is unlikely that a custom ROM would include a bootloader and, in fact, I have never come across a d2lte/d2can/d2att ROM that alters the bootloader or modem/baseband.
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Good to hear! I'll flash back to stock tonight and get it unlocked then. Considering going with Koodoo and I think they do it for $35 but I'll try Rogers first.
I would order a code off ebay. Cost me $17 CAD for a Rogers code.
Many thanks that worked like a charm and I'm now back on stock 4.4.2... got a scare when Odin lost connection mid way! but I restarted the process using another USB cable/port and it went through no problem.
I've checked with rogers and it is indeed $50 to unlock, quite expensive!
I've found some reseller on eBay and will likely go with that. How does that work anyway, do you know? It seems fishy, but their sellers rating are mostly all good. I suppose there's no danger in sharing my IMEI?
I have used these people several times: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Unlock-Code-...Rogers-Fido-/131547835629?hash=item1ea0dcaced
Cost is only $14 and takes a few hours to get the code.
Just purchase the item and include a note to the seller with the phone's imei, model #, and carrier.
Hi all, I've been reading tons of threads and I am still having some difficulties with this phone. I am not in the US, I got this phone from a coworker that was going to throw it away and brought it with me to south america to give it to my friends mom who has no money, its and old phone but the one she has is even crappier ,I thought I would be able to just pop the SIM and get it going but nope.
If anyone could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it, I have a few more days before I go back home and I would love to be able to leave this working for her.
Let me put you up to speed:
-Phone is running Android 4.3
-Phone was rooted using Odin, has SU and CWM
-Followed thread here to SIm unlock: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709 but #4 option is not present on 4.3
-I tried downgrading to 4.1.2 custom root666 to see if I could get #4 but to no avail since you cannot from this 4.3 version
-About to follow this thread :https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48012926&postcount=8
but not sure if correct for what I want to do.
No more ideas, please help!
The phone can only be unlocked used an unlock code. Try contacting T-Mobile for a free unlock code or buy a code from eBay.
i'm with the same problem. i bought an sgh-i747 and after two months it bricked, so i replace the logical card (i don't remember how to say it in English, lol.) and boom!!! now i have a t999 and it doesn't work with movistar. (i'm from Venezuela)
but well, i've been reading posts about unlocking the phone and every one of them only works in JB 4.1.x. i don't know if i could unlock it by the downgrade process and i'm scared of getting the phone bricked again.