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Unlocking HTC Desire - Final solution - Reliable

Please, i´ve bought a HTC Desire from Three (UK) and need a final solution for unlocking this phone.
There are some method to unlock DESIRE without need to buy code ?
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Does someone can tell me a reliable and fast site to buy a unlock code that works ?
htcsimunlock.com ?
htccode.com ?
prounlocking.com ?
PLEASE, HELP ME !!!!

Are you sure that it's locked?
I bought my Desire from 3 and it's happily working with an o2 sim in it.

I got mine from 3 as well, and it's not locked

Hi everyone, i come from Hong Kong,
my friend in UK brought me a desire form Virgin, but it is locked by this network!
I want buy an unlock sim code from the web in UK; however, i don't know which company is reliable and reasonable..........can anyone help me......quite urgent

I have just bought a Desire which is branded Virgin Media from Cex in the UK and it is unlocked.
I have tried a three sim in it and it accepts the card and makes calls (called customer services) but I did not try to go on the web with it as I had no credit.
I am informed that it will not go on the web using a three sim, can anyone confirm this?
I have a Virgin 3G sim in at present and it is working well on the web.

i have retracted my statement since it was a error. the first email did not get throught to me. but the second one did after i made a paypal dispute they replied in less than 2hrs and even sent me a personal message via modaco excellent service apart from the technical error.
i do reccomend HTCSIMUNLOCK.com it worked out £13.77ish

lnoormohamed said:
Do Not use HTCSIMUNLOCK.com they are useless still waiting 27hrs and counting
they said upto 24hours also no reply to my emails
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So, which web do u prefer? i've sent a email to htcsimunlock.com, and they replied : "It's 19.95$ and takes from 5 minutes to 12 hours in some rair cases. The average delivery time it's 15 minutes."
How about unlock-htc.com ?

Re unlocking phones.
The easiest, most reliable way to unlock a phone is to contact your service supplier and request an unlock code from them.
I have done this with Orange, T-Mobile and Virgin and it works and is 100% reliable.

DO NOT USE HTCCODE - the guy is a crook.
This is an excellent service though:
http://htcunlock.com/HTC/desire/unlock_code/
JAmes.

jamfitz86 said:
DO NOT USE HTCCODE - the guy is a crook.
This is an excellent service though:
http://htcunlock.com/HTC/desire/unlock_code/
JAmes.
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I 2nd this, he's a bit hit/miss because some people swear by him but my experience is rubbish, no answer to emails or anything, he doesn't even reply to posts in his own forum

Trustworthy sites to Unlock your Phone

Since there was a thread about a scam over unlocking I'm a bit more concerned about what site I choose to unlock my phone.
What would you people recommend? Trusted and safe site?
I've heard a lot of good stuff about unlock-zone. What others have users on here used?

I used www.htcsimunlock.com

I unlocked mine on ebay, it was cheaper than most sites, was fast, and you'll have the paypal insurance, so nothing can go wrong.

I used htccode.com successfully 2 times. As I stated in the other post, the downloaded application did not work at first attempt (could not connect to server) so I used the Live Support link on the homepage, and an engineer detected my logged in user name, requested the IMEI code and emailed the unlock code within 10 minutes.
This is the 2nd time I have used them, and it would be tough to get better service in my opinion.
I am sure some individuals may have problems, but htccode has worked fine for me twice.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Used ebay and had the unlock code in about a minute cost £8,99 and no faffing around like some of the other sites.

How exactly do you use ebay to get a code?

wr8_utd said:
How exactly do you use ebay to get a code?
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you pay, give your imei and they probably send you back a code you need to type into your phone

cez10 said:
you pay, give your imei and they probably send you back a code you need to type into your phone
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Yeah I know the procedure but where do I need to go on ebay to get the codes?

Teppic24 said:
I used www.htcsimunlock.com
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Seems a good site. Everything went ahead smoothly?
And if I update my Phone to Froyo it won't lock my phone again right?

ive just ordered mine from this guy
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unlock-code-H...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eadf35cb0
seems pretty trusted 99.6% and quick so we'll see how it goes
ok got my code after about 2h, original t-mobile phone now works fine with orange + a polish operator plus gsm

[Q] Any way to sim-unlock HTC Wildfire S for free

Dear All,
sorry if anyone has asked this already.
Is there a way to unlock HTC wildfire S from Three (UK mobile provider) for free.
To be honest, I don't even mind paying the 15 US dollars for a online unlocking service, but I tried this already yesterday and the dudes from htcsimunlock.com (or whatever that is) told me that they cannot provide me with an unlocking PIN.
Also, I rooted the phone yesterday, but this didn't solve the issue.
Any comments will be highly appreciated.
Thank you

Rosti85 said:
Dear All,
sorry if anyone has asked this already.
Is there a way to unlock HTC wildfire S from Three (UK mobile provider) for free.
To be honest, I don't even mind paying the 15 US dollars for a online unlocking service, but I tried this already yesterday and the dudes from htcsimunlock.com (or whatever that is) told me that they cannot provide me with an unlocking PIN.
Also, I rooted the phone yesterday, but this didn't solve the issue.
Any comments will be highly appreciated.
Thank you
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i guess you wil have to s-off .. for s-off you can gogle for XTC clip you may find a cheap used one on ebay or amazon or may get it on rent some where in your locality..

Try to make contact with your service provider Three, in my country some service providers give unlock code for free

Although not recommended, I took a shot at an eBay service to unlock mine. They did provide the correct PIN but took them a while (2 days actually ). Give it a shot if you want to, they provide a refund if they can't get it done as well..
Wildfire S Unlock

mstfkaratas said:
Try to make contact with your service provider Three, in my country some service providers give unlock code for free
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I ditched Three on Sat/Sun and moved to Orange. Oh, the sweet taste! Just porting my number! Should be done by Wed/Thur. Been told Wednesday midnight.
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hey $15 US is pretty good price as i paid $30 CDN

Carrier unlock the HTC One X for only £1.19

If you are looking for a cheap unlock solution for your HTC One X i suggest you go here.
I used them before twice and they are very reliable and extremely cheap,
Also should mention you don't buy this on Ebay, you enter your phone details on the description of the product on Ebay and then click "buy now"
then it will take you to paypal where you pay for it.

Sebianoti said:
If you are looking for a cheap unlock solution for your HTC One X i suggest you go here.
I used them before twice and they are very reliable and extremely cheap,
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did you test it ?

I tried and it seems like it took me to a weird paypal site, and after purchasing the transaction isn't displayed in my Paypal history, password changed super fast after that... Not sure if I trust them.

Just an update that I've just received a code from them and it is now showing up in PayPal. I haven't tried the code yet as I'm out and don't have a micro sim with me but would still advise anyone to change there password after using the service and not to enter their phone number.
Sent from a spaceship orbiting the globe

vladnosferatu said:
did you test it ?
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Yes, used it and it unlocked my phone. i entered my phone number so i got a text message with unlock code,

gaiden0000 said:
Just an update that I've just received a code from them and it is now showing up in PayPal. I haven't tried the code yet as I'm out and don't have a micro sim with me but would still advise anyone to change there password after using the service and not to enter their phone number.
Sent from a spaceship orbiting the globe
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Why are you so security obsessed? it's using Paypal and your details will be safe, what's so weird about it? it's just has their logo on the payment page lol

So this unlocks my phone and changes the cid? Allowing me to get OTA WWE updates as opposed to carrier branded crap?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

gaiden0000 said:
I tried and it seems like it took me to a weird paypal site, and after purchasing the transaction isn't displayed in my Paypal history, password changed super fast after that... Not sure if I trust them.
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It's the genuine ebay uk website... I dont understand what is weird about Paypal?

SB13X said:
So this unlocks my phone and changes the cid? Allowing me to get OTA WWE updates as opposed to carrier branded crap?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Only changing the CID (ie SuperCID ) changes the CID. This is a SIM UNLOCK which allows carrier locked handsets to be unlocked and used with another carrier's SIM.
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda premium

Sebianoti said:
If you are looking for a cheap unlock solution for your HTC One X i suggest you go here.
I used them before twice and they are very reliable and extremely cheap,
Also should mention you don't buy this on Ebay, you enter your phone details on the description of the product on Ebay and then click "buy now"
then it will take you to paypal where you pay for it.
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What a rip off. UK users can get their phones carrier unlocked for free by their provider. O2 gave me my code with no fuss at all.

Dave Trouser said:
What a rip off. UK users can get their phones carrier unlocked for free by their provider. O2 gave me my code with no fuss at all.
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not true, Orange will charge £25 same with Three,

[HELP] unlock alcatel idol 4s T-Mobile

Hi.
Someone will know how to unlock Alcatel idol 4s Windows from T-mobile?
I not have T-Mobile Account. i do not live in US. I called T-Mobile but they ask for an account to be able to unlock this cellphone.
Can it be unlocked through a service or Software?
Thanks and Regards!

There are sim unlocking/network unlocking services. I am aware of a good one for Lumias, but have not had luck on the IDOL4s yet. Maybe someone can give a suggestion of a valid one they used more recently...

nate0 said:
There are sim unlocking/network unlocking services. I am aware of a good one for Lumias, but have not had luck on the IDOL4s yet. Maybe someone can give a suggestion of a valid one they used more recently...
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Yes, I have contacted several services but none to result, one that you recommend me?

I have only tried one that says they will do it, but it resulted in no service provided thus far. I have since put in a dispute/claim with paypal. The order still says in progress when I check the site. It has been that way since 5/28. So maybe their turnaround is much longer than what is advertised. No communication from them at all too. So at this point I have not one to recommend.

nate0 said:
I have only tried one that says they will do it, but it resulted in no service provided thus far. I have since put in a dispute/claim with paypal. The order still says in progress when I check the site. It has been that way since 5/28. So maybe their turnaround is much longer than what is advertised. No communication from them at all too. So at this point I have not one to recommend.
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ok. what is this site? you live in US? why not use t-mobile unlock service? they only ask for an account

I do not use T-Mobile service, much like your self. I had a situation where Alcatel in an attempt to replace my last Idol 4s mailed me the T-Mobile locked model instead of what I sent in which was the unlocked model. The only site I found when looking for a whole day was simunlock.com, they say they support unlocking it and let you fill the form out on the site with the information required.

nate0 said:
I do not use T-Mobile service, much like your self. I had a situation where Alcatel in an attempt to replace my last Idol 4s mailed me the T-Mobile locked model instead of what I sent in which was the unlocked model. The only site I found when looking for a whole day was simunlock.com, they say they support unlocking it and let you fill the form out on the site with the information required.
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I have a request in simunlock but I do not trust much in this site, although the code costs little there is no response by the site. The request is made on 06/03/17, do you have any idea to unlock it? regards

rjcs123 said:
I have a request in simunlock but I do not trust much in this site, although the code costs little there is no response by the site. The request is made on 06/03/17, do you have any idea to unlock it? regards
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Good luck. Like I said above that's the only one I found but I did not recommend it. I only pasted it for you since you requested anyway. I have submitted a claim via PayPal for my order a couple days ago.

nate0 said:
Good luck. Like I said above that's the only one I found but I did not recommend it. I only pasted it for you since you requested anyway. I have submitted a claim via PayPal for my order a couple days ago.
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Yes, the site seems false, if there are more sites like unlockonline, anyway, in every site that asks me the provider id, but neither the device nor the box appear. Thanks

The provider ID is on the sticker that was on the back of the phone.

nate0 said:
The provider ID is on the sticker that was on the back of the phone.
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When I bought the phone I did not have the sticker. I found a page where you enter the imei and it shows the model, the brand and the provider id. I do not know exactly if the provider ID that shows is the correct one, in your case could you give me an example of the provider id of your alcatel? Since as I tell you, mine does not bring the sticker

@rjcs123
This was the provider ID on the sticker for the T-Mobile variant Alcatel mistakenly sent me. 6071w-2btbus7

@nate0 is the same provider id that throws me the page = 6071W-2BTBUS7-1, model = Alcatel 4S Pro TMO

rjcs123 said:
@nate0 is the same provider id that throws me the page = 6071W-2BTBUS7-1, model = Alcatel 4S Pro TMO
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Are you making progress?

Someone on Windows Central sent me a message on a work around way they used to unlock this model. Below I summarized it.
A workaround for the unlock code:
A for sure way is to have T-Mobile to unlock it. But you need service with them to get the unlock code while having nothing owed on the phone or account. Call them and ask for the cheapest prepaid plan for one month, so that you can get the unlock code? He ordered a $5.99 sim card with 30 minutes and 30 text messages he used that for a few days so the IMEI can show as active in their database. I will follow up with him to see if he did in fact unlock it already.
UPDATE: Turns out T-Mobile was not telling the truth and needed more from his account then they lead on. So he canceled that method. T-Mobile did however share a unlocking site for him to consider, which is strange. But I guess they were doing what they could to provide customer satisfaction.

I'm also interested in finding a way to unlock my Alcatel 4S Windows. I sent my unlocked phone in for earpiece repairs and they sent it back to me SIM locked with a new IMEI. I have no clue why such a repair requires a new IMEI and relocking back to TMO (the device is the same, perhaps system board change?). I even left a note that the phone is unlocked and I need it to remain unlocked after the repairs. Now I'm stuck. I'm not with TMO and have no way to unlock it.
My first Alcatel phone and I don't even get to use it.

Tried to get TMobile to provide the code for 2 months before I switched, they repeatedly said it was requested, never received it.
Could not find any vendors that could provide the code.
Contacted Alcatel and they said only Tmobile had the unlock codes.
Gave up and bought a 650, but will most likely switch to iOS when it breaks. Apps are disappearing daily and W10M is god awful slow. Sad really!!!!!

aleunge said:
I'm also interested in finding a way to unlock my Alcatel 4S Windows. I sent my unlocked phone in for earpiece repairs and they sent it back to me SIM locked with a new IMEI. I have no clue why such a repair requires a new IMEI and relocking back to TMO (the device is the same, perhaps system board change?). I even left a note that the phone is unlocked and I need it to remain unlocked after the repairs. Now I'm stuck. I'm not with TMO and have no way to unlock it.
My first Alcatel phone and I don't even get to use it.
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Alcatel has been a pain in the neack honestly...FFU is still broken for the open market model. Probably why they feel they have to send out T-Mobile units not realizing they are locked to the T-Mobile network...lol

UPDATE: after speaking to a few support reps, one finally figured out what happened, that some of us were screwed over getting a phone we can't use. Got a prepaid shipping label and returned it. Now I have a brand new in box open market version with VR headset and everything (I already have one but I'm not complaining). I'm satisfied for now. Just worried the next time the speaker blows and I have to send it in for service again...

nate0 said:
Someone on Windows Central sent me a message on a work around way they used to unlock this model. Below I summarized it.
A workaround for the unlock code:
A for sure way is to have T-Mobile to unlock it. But you need service with them to get the unlock code while having nothing owed on the phone or account. Call them and ask for the cheapest prepaid plan for one month, so that you can get the unlock code? He ordered a $5.99 sim card with 30 minutes and 30 text messages he used that for a few days so the IMEI can show as active in their database. I will follow up with him to see if he did in fact unlock it already.
UPDATE: Turns out T-Mobile was not telling the truth and needed more from his account then they lead on. So he canceled that method. T-Mobile did however share a unlocking site for him to consider, which is strange. But I guess they were doing what they could to provide customer satisfaction.
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Has there been any further progress? I would be interested to know which unlock site TMO recommended. I have tried 3 sites in total and received 2 refunds so far. I was able to get an unlock code using an Android app on another phone, but I just receive the message "incorrect code" when I input on the Idol 4s.