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Is my phone sim unlocked or not? Info from bootloader included.

Just got the DHD from an Ebay seller in Korea. He claimed the phone is unlocked and it was previous lock from KT-Olleh(Korean provider). Haven't got a chance to try out any sim since I am still at work.
I did searched and seem like the seller did perform the One click Radio S-OFF tool. Here are the info from the bootloader screen:
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.84.2000 (PD9815000)
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Sep 8 2010
SYSTEM INFO:
CID-11111111
So is it unlocked? A few searched said it's only CID unlock, I'm not sure what that meant....Thanks for the help in advance.

If he followed the process normally, using the first option like it says in the guide, your phone is sim unlocked.
He has used Radio S-OFF and ENG S-OFF tools.

jkoljo said:
If he followed the process normally, using the first option like it says in the guide, your phone is sim unlocked.
He has used Radio S-OFF and ENG S-OFF tools.
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Thanks for the help. Is this the first option you're talking about?
So, in detail, the Root & S-OFF process goes like this:
Install Visionary
Open Visionary and tap temproot, then attempt permroot now. Your device will reboot.
Connect your phone to a computer (make sure you have USB Debugging enabled. Connect charge only!)
Open my "Desire HD easy radio tool.exe" (Windows 7, right click & run as administrator), choose the first option, click "Do it"! There may be a SuperUser request on your phone, allow it.
Done. (Remember to click the thanks button)
But you might want to continue if you are a new user:
If you want to flash a radio (to improve signal and battery life) some day, do ENG S-OFF (no need to use Visionary again, just run the tool)
To flash a custom rom: Get Rom manager from the market, which will install a ClockWorkMod recovery for you. Just open it up and tap "Flash ClockworkMod recovery"
Download a custom ROM, put it to your SD, and flash it using Rom manager or ClockworkMod itself. You can access ClockworkMod through Rom manager. It is recommended to do "wipe data / factory reset" in ClockworkMod before installing ROM from SD card.
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got it from your thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
I will have to do this step if i find out its still locked.

Yeah, that's it. If it is locked, you can also use the SimUnlock option in the tool instead of the first option.

Flashing RUU Problem

Hi folks,
I have been struggling with flashing back my desire to a stock ROM. I want to start from scratch by flashing the stock RUU because I cant move from this stage to customize my phone.
Software information :
Android
2.2
Baseband ver.
32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Kernel version
2.6.32.15-g2633d94
Build number
2.33.161.2 CL284358 release keys
Softw. No
2.33.161.2
HBOOT 0.93.0001
S-ON
I've tried these RUUs to get it back:
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed
RUU_Bravo_Vodafone_UK_1.19.161.5_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126338_signed
but every time I get ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR
Is it necessary to go trough this guideline before flashing RUU? ---> [HOW-TO] downgrade HBOOT 0.92 to 0.80 again
Do I have Hboot 0.93 instead of 0.92?
Can somebody help me with this please?

Root your phone with unrevoked.
Because your phone is branded (2.33.161.2 is Vodafone if I'm not mistaken) you will need goldcard too if you want to flash unbranded 2.29.405.5 rom.

I tried to use unrevoked guideline but it says to go to HBOOT menu and there to the 'HBOOT USB', but this I don't have.
My HBOOT menu:
Fastboot
Recovery
Clear Storage
Simlock

"On EVO 4G, you will have to select HBOOT USB at that menu by pressing volume down four times, then power. Wait until the screen flashes through an “SD Checking” message before pressing buttons; otherwise, the phone will ignore keypresses."
Not relevent in our case...

Unfortunately it couldn't pass trough. unrevoked says "failed to get root. is your software too new?" - any hint please?
+ is the goldcard inevitable only for RUUs or also for flashing custom ROMs if I am branded?

You need to use unrEVOked 3.21 - but if you wanna debrand then just use a gold card to flash 2.29.405.5

if you want update，you can use goldcard,if you want downgrade,give me your email add, I can give you a software to do that
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App

A nice tool how to easily create goldcard:
http://android.modaco.com/content/software/308798/pc-application-goldcardtool/

For reference, this is your current ROMs RUU:
http://www.multiupload.com/K0FR1OK301

I can't get Gingerbread on my DHD

I bought a used HTC Desire HD A9191. It has 2.2 android.
I tried to update to 2.3 ( Gingerbread ) by the “over the air” from Settings>About phone>System software update> Check now. It says “Your phone is up to date: there are no updates for your phone”
That is crazy because the gingerbread is available OTA since May 2011.
Software information:
Android version:
2.2
Baseband version:
12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version:
2.6.32.21-g88454e0
Htc-kernel at and18-2 #1
Thu Jan 13 00:25:06 CST 2011
Build number:
1.83.415.4 CL327244 release-keys
Software number:
1.83.415.4
Browser version:
Webkit 3.1
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I got into the recovery mode
It displayed the following
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.85.0019
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
DEC 27 2010, 14:47:30
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I tried to access the root by ConnectBot by “su” : permission denied
I used root checker : no root access and no busybox
I noticed that Security is OFF “S-OFF”
So, I have no root but I have S-OFF
Is that phone modded (or rooted) or it's stock?
How can I get Gingerbread either by OTA or ROM ?
Note: the phone is not branded, I think. It has no logos neither at boot nor on packaging. Also no mention of it in the purchase receipt
I’m sorry if I talked to much, I have been searching the forums in hope to understand the status of the phone and what can I do for it but no luck.
I’m kind of geek but it’s my first android. I don’t want to wreck it.
I appreciate any help and Thank you for your interest

yes, the phone has been modded, but it has a stock rom on it now. but the previous owner left the radio s-off.
the phone seems to be branded. if you look at the build number, it says x.xx.415.x . on an unbranded the 3rd number is 405 (x.xx.405.x).
i'm not sure why you don't get the update, but maybe it's because you have radio s-off.
if i were you, i'd root the phone and put a custom rom on it. just follow the guides here.
because you have radio s-off, you just need to create a gold card and install the 1.32 rom through the bootloader.
Sent out of my Free Candy Van.

I decided to follow your advice and rooted my DHD
I read several guides and I used this one
- While on your phone, go to Settings>Applications>Development, and make sure "USB Debugging" is enabled -
- Install and then open Visionary+
- Tap on Temproot now
- Tick Run visionary.sh after root" and "set system r/w after root" (optional. I guess it's mostly a taste option)
- Tap on Attempt permroot now
- Allow super user access if needed  This is recurrent, always be on the look out for such requests and allow access
- Wait for reboot
- You can test root availability, check the bottom of the guide
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I verified root access with root checker . Also,It said that I have Busybox V.1.15.2 (which i didn't install and not listed in app manager )
I didn't downgrade my DHD to 1.32.405.6 WWE, do I need to do that? ( It was said that it may cause wifi or GPS problem )
As mentioned above, it said "ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL" in recovery mode
What is the difference between SHIP S-OFF and ENG S-OFF and Radio S-OFF?
Do I need to do a Radio S-OFF or ENG S-OFF or both as in the following quote??
- Extract the Radio S-OFF zip file into a folder on your computer
- If by any chance you have disconnected the phone from your computer, reconnect it using "Charge only" mode
- Make sure you have HTC Sync installed on your computer
- Make sure your phone screen is on at all times as you may need to allow superuser access. I recommend disabling screen timeout
- Open "Desire HD easy radio tool.exe" (Windows 7, right click & run as administrator)
- Choose the first option (RADIO S-OFF, Super-CID and Sim Unlock)
- Click "Do It"
- Your phone is now Radio S-OFF.
- Extract the eng s-off zip file into a folder on your computer
- Connect the phone to your computer in "Charge only" mode
- Run "Desire HD easy s-off.exe" from the extracted folder
- Click "S-OFF" it
- Your phone is now ENG S-OFF
-You can test that your phone is ENG S-OFF and Radio S-OFF and it is recommended that you do. Check the bottom of the guide
- Force closes may occur, in this case reboot, and it should be just fine
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So, I installed Rom Manager and flash ClockWorkMod 5.0.1.0, then did a ROM backup
Then, i went ahead and did the Radio S-OFF then the ENG S-OFF (ENG bootloader)
I confirmed in bootloader, I have "ACE PVT ENG S-OFF"
In System info sub-menu in bootloader
CID-11111111
OS Ver.-1.83.415.4
I guess everything went OK in-spite of having "OS Ver.-1.83.415.4"
OR do i still need to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 WWE ?
I was thinking of flashing "Android Revolution HD™ 5.2.6" ROM, do any body have other recommendations?
It needs Radio_12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2, do i flash radio first or ROM?

do i still need to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 WWE ?

It doesn't 'need' Radio_12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2 - it's just the recommended one.
Flashing the radio can be dangerous - tread carefully.
If you've got S-Off and root access, you should be able to simply flash a new ROM from the SD-Card. The downgrade shouldn't be necessary.
Check out LeeDroid and - my personal favourite - Virtuous Unity.

Rooting stock desire z

Hi,
I sent my previously rooted desire z with another sense rom for repair, and htc changed the mainboard, which reset my device to factory stock state with 2.2.1. I can't remember the steps to root it anymore. I've downloaded rom manager and iirc I used visionary previously to root and get s-off. Is there a guide to doing this? Thanks.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Check the wiki on rooting DO NOT use visionary as it comes with a high brick risk
There is a sticky over in the development section
Sent from a htc desire z

Hi, thanks, do you mean this wiki guide?
How can I find out my firmware version? Under software information, I've the following:
Android version - 2.2.1
Baseband version - 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version - 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
[email protected] #1
Build number - 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software number - 1.82.707.1
Browser version - WebKit 3.1
I'm guessing it's 1.82.707.1? The wiki guide however only says that firmware 1.74 needs to be downgraded. If I were to assume that 1.82.707.1 needs to be downgraded too, can I use the same procedures as 1.74 to downgrade it?
Thanks.
Edit: I tried to use the wiki guide to downgrade to 1.34.707.3, however I'm failing at this step:
On the computer, open terminal and run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
Use Volume up/down keys on the HTC Desire Z for navigation and Power key for confirmation. Select Fastboot to flash the 1.34.707.3 firmware.
Once finished you can can continue to the next section.
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I'm not seeing a Fastboot that I can select. This is what I see:
VISION PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.85.0009
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
Dec 13 2010,14:30:18
FASTBOOT USB
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
BOOTLOADER
REBOOT
REBOOT BOOTLOADER
POWER DOWN
I can select any of the last 4 lines, but there's not fastboot to select. When I select BOOTLOADER, it goes to another screen, pauses for a while, then does something that's too fast for me to see (but I did see checking [PC10IMG.zip]... at the end). Then I'm brought to a screen that allows me to choose between 4 options:
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Selecting FASTBOOT simply brings me back to the 1st screen with the 4 options...
After rebooting, the same version 1.82 shows up...

goister said:
Hi, thanks, do you mean this wiki guide?
How can I find out my firmware version? Under software information, I've the following:
Android version - 2.2.1
Baseband version - 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version - 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
[email protected] #1
Build number - 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software number - 1.82.707.1
Browser version - WebKit 3.1
I'm guessing it's 1.82.707.1? The wiki guide however only says that firmware 1.74 needs to be downgraded. If I were to assume that 1.82.707.1 needs to be downgraded too, can I use the same procedures as 1.74 to downgrade it?
Thanks.
Edit: I tried to use the wiki guide to downgrade to 1.34.707.3, however I'm failing at this step:
I'm not seeing a Fastboot that I can select. This is what I see:
VISION PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.85.0009
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
Dec 13 2010,14:30:18
FASTBOOT USB
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
BOOTLOADER
REBOOT
REBOOT BOOTLOADER
POWER DOWN
I can select any of the last 4 lines, but there's not fastboot to select. When I select BOOTLOADER, it goes to another screen, pauses for a while, then does something that's too fast for me to see (but I did see checking [PC10IMG.zip]... at the end). Then I'm brought to a screen that allows me to choose between 4 options:
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Selecting FASTBOOT simply brings me back to the 1st screen with the 4 options...
After rebooting, the same version 1.82 shows up...
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I think you're making this harder than it needs to be. If you're still on 2.2 there is no need to downgrade. This guide should do it for you....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
Visionary is NOT okay to perm root, but temp rooting is okay.
Edit: Just saw a warning on that thread for the DZ. Though it has worked for some... but still, you have to need to downgrade, just follow the wiki and you should be rooted in no time.

Yes I'm on 2.2.1, however the rooting guides state that all firmware newer than 1.34 need to be downgraded for the rooting process to work. Mine seems to be 1.82, so according to the guide, I need to downgrade my firmware. I'm having trouble doing so.

its all in the wiki, what problems you having?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Intro
Also here is a collection of links for all things root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916431
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835777
Sent from a htc desire z

goister said:
Hi, thanks, do you mean this wiki guide?
How can I find out my firmware version? Under software information, I've the following:
Android version - 2.2.1
Baseband version - 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version - 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
[email protected] #1
Build number - 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software number - 1.82.707.1
Browser version - WebKit 3.1
I'm guessing it's 1.82.707.1? The wiki guide however only says that firmware 1.74 needs to be downgraded. If I were to assume that 1.82.707.1 needs to be downgraded too, can I use the same procedures as 1.74 to downgrade it?
Thanks.
Edit: I tried to use the wiki guide to downgrade to 1.34.707.3, however I'm failing at this step:
I'm not seeing a Fastboot that I can select. This is what I see:
VISION PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.85.0009
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
Dec 13 2010,14:30:18
FASTBOOT USB
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
BOOTLOADER
REBOOT
REBOOT BOOTLOADER
POWER DOWN
I can select any of the last 4 lines, but there's not fastboot to select. When I select BOOTLOADER, it goes to another screen, pauses for a while, then does something that's too fast for me to see (but I did see checking [PC10IMG.zip]... at the end). Then I'm brought to a screen that allows me to choose between 4 options:
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Selecting FASTBOOT simply brings me back to the 1st screen with the 4 options...
After rebooting, the same version 1.82 shows up...
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The steps were right but if it went too fast to see then somethings up.
Is the PC10IMG.img file on the root of your sdcard and properly named?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Thanks. I managed to get it to work.

[Q] I need to go back to stock ROM but have no idea how

Hello all. I am a complete novice at Android phones. I have a Desire HD which I bought from a friend about 18 months ago who had installed CyanogenMod on the phone. I am now moving to Giffgaff and need to unlock the phone. I got an unlock code based on the IMEI and when I enter it, despite it saying network lock successful, the sim continues as unregistered and each time I reset the phone it asks me for the Network Unlock code again. I am told it is because of Cyanogen and I need to go back to the start.
Here is all the info I have:
Android Version : 2.3.7
Kernel Version : [email protected] #1
Mod Version : CyanogenMod 7.1.0-DesireHD
Build Number: GWK74
I have tried to follow a number of guides on this site but something always goes wrong and if I am honest I don't really get what I'm doing. I downloaded an .exe from StockRoms and that looked like it was going well but then died at the end with no specific errors.
Can anybody point me in the right directions as to how to achieve this?
Thanks!

Cardinal-Red said:
Hello all. I am a complete novice at Android phones. I have a Desire HD which I bought from a friend about 18 months ago who had installed CyanogenMod on the phone. I am now moving to Giffgaff and need to unlock the phone. I got an unlock code based on the IMEI and when I enter it, despite it saying network lock successful, the sim continues as unregistered and each time I reset the phone it asks me for the Network Unlock code again. I am told it is because of Cyanogen and I need to go back to the start.
Here is all the info I have:
Android Version : 2.3.7
Kernel Version : [email protected] #1
Mod Version : CyanogenMod 7.1.0-DesireHD
Build Number: GWK74
I have tried to follow a number of guides on this site but something always goes wrong and if I am honest I don't really get what I'm doing. I downloaded an .exe from StockRoms and that looked like it was going well but then died at the end with no specific errors.
Can anybody point me in the right directions as to how to achieve this?
Thanks!
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Are you S-OFF or have an unlocked booloader?

glevitan said:
Are you S-OFF or have an unlocked booloader?
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I don't know - sorry - how do I know if I am S-OFF.
I think i have an unlocked Bootloader - I have ROM Manager that has been booted into recovery mode a few times while I've been trying these things. Again how can I know for sure though?

Cardinal-Red said:
I don't know - sorry - how do I know if I am S-OFF.
I think i have an unlocked Bootloader - I have ROM Manager that has been booted into recovery mode a few times while I've been trying these things. Again how can I know for sure though?
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Boot in hboot and find it out....power off the device and then boot by pressing power + volume down

Sorry I could have googled how to do that before posting - my apologies!
It says this:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Am guessing this means I am not S-OFF?
I did see this screen before when I tried to use the Simlock feature. It says this when runs:
FAT32 init OK
OPEN MCCMNC file fail
Open CID file fail
Process done, reboot device?
Of course the process is not done.

Cardinal-Red said:
Sorry I could have googled how to do that before posting - my apologies!
It says this:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Am guessing this means I am not S-OFF?
I did see this screen before when I tried to use the Simlock feature. It says this when runs:
FAT32 init OK
OPEN MCCMNC file fail
Open CID file fail
Process done, reboot device?
Of course the process is not done.
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With an unlocked bootloader you won't be able to flash a RUU. Besides you need a RUU for your device and not any RUU. If not, you will need a goldcard.

glevitan said:
With an unlocked bootloader you won't be able to flash a RUU. Besides you need a RUU for your device and not any RUU. If not, you will need a goldcard.
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Is it possible to lock my bootloader? Is that a stupid question?
I have found the "right" RUU here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ace
Is there anything I need to do to make this work? S-OFF maybe?

Cardinal-Red said:
Is it possible to lock my bootloader? Is that a stupid question?
I have found the "right" RUU here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ace
Is there anything I need to do to make this work? S-OFF maybe?
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Yes, it is possible to lock your bootloader. S-Off is no longer available; AAHK, the tool to get it, was retired this morning.

Thanks all, I sense that this could be tricky overall.
Perhaps a different approach is needed - is there another way to Sim Unlock the phone?

Cardinal-Red said:
Thanks all, I sense that this could be tricky overall.
Perhaps a different approach is needed - is there another way to Sim Unlock the phone?
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yes, but you gotta be patient. I am working on that..