I am on o2
bought a 2nd hand wildfire s on t mobile
bought an unlock code from HTCimeiUnlock which came through.
unlock code seemed to work can use access phone with o2 sim.
cant register on o2 network says "your sim card does not allow a connection to this network"
Sim works totally fine in my o2 x10 mini pro.
and a t-mobile sim works fine in the wildfire s
thinking it mght be banned from o2 or the unlock code doesnt work
*Tried manually putting in APN detail and still nothing
Hello, I have the same issue, did you ever manage to solve this?
Sadly it seems that you have been swindled. Try looking for a XTC Clip(That S-OFF's your phone and also UNLOCK the SIM lock of the phone)
ok, swindled how? do you mean its not unlocked?? and for a beginner...xtc clip?
XTC Clip is a device that unlocks your phone security (which includes sim unlock), and that would be better than buying any codes from around internet ... You may go find it in some shop, maybe they do unlocking via xtc clip, OR buy a device unlock phone, and then resell it ?
imnw said:
ok, swindled how? do you mean its not unlocked?? and for a beginner...xtc clip?
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If around where you live there are people in your city centre selling phone cases for about £5 with trolleys ask them if they do a phone unlock. The place is crawling with them in Cardiff.
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so general consensus - they didn't do it properly the first time...thanks - ill try somewhere else...do i need to tell the new place about this s'off thing???
imnw said:
so general consensus - they didn't do it properly the first time...thanks - ill try somewhere else...do i need to tell the new place about this s'off thing???
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You need to do it in person. Did you google XTC Clip? It's really your friend...Even as a "beginner".
ok, so im going to go to the shop ( a different one today and try) myself...as for the xtc clip...i had a look but really wasnt sure how to make it work...
i think really that this may be a forum for people who know what they are doing..sorry... but thanks for the help.
Any other ideas let me know but thanks
ok, so here we go...
Went to the shop and they say the phone is unlocked. When i put an o2 sim card in, it does not require a pin when the phone switches on.
It works with tmobile sim, orange, virgin just not o2....
so it is unlocked just wont take o2.....
any ideas why?
Have you talked to 02 about it? Your simcard might just be too old for the phone.....
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already have got a brand new 3g o2 sim in ...just got it last week from o2....phone also works with virgin just seems to be o2....
why??? please help..
imnw said:
already have got a brand new 3g o2 sim in ...just got it last week from o2....phone also works with virgin just seems to be o2....
why??? please help..
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[edit]: lets keep it on other thread, i have answered there....
imnw said:
already have got a brand new 3g o2 sim in ...just got it last week from o2....phone also works with virgin just seems to be o2....
why??? please help..
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Stab in the dark this,
try removing sim, Sd & battery....
then hold volume down for 2 secs, and power on while holding it...
You should be at the bootloader screen, see if theres an option to clear simlock, press power button to do so if its not done already, then try your O2 sim, if it does not work im at a loss, I would say its IMEI banned if thats the case.....
ok - ko ka - did as you said, when i selected simlock i got the following...
fat 32 init ok
open mccmnc file fail
open cid file fail
process done, reboot?
when i reboot, it still wont take the o2 sim...
and yes am working through the other thread also
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Hi Guys,
Just bought my Galaxy S from a carrier in Portugal ( TMN ) and it is SIM locked.
Since there is no way to unlock it yet without paying some money to the carrier or to some specific unlock websites, i´ve tried to use one SIM unlock card that i had since my nokia times.
without this card i´m able to connect other carrier SIM ( vodafone) but after the card pin i´m asked to put the unlock key.
Then i tried with the Sim unlock card with the same card, and guess what... Works perfectly, no unlock key and vodadone card rocking hard on my Galaxy...
Here is the link for one of those on ebay... It costs 1$ lololol.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-Turbo...le-GSM-phone-/370416652068?pt=PDA_Accessories
Hope it helps a lot of you that want to be free to chose the carrier that suits you better.
Cheers
This should be stickied
As a fellow TMN client, this is marvelous
i read somewhere else that someone had problems with this, sending every other call directly to his voicemail, so maybe there also could be some downsides to this. did you have enough time with that thing to test it well?
IMO i just want the thing unlocked. I could care less about the warrenty. I am always changing phones anyways.
FadeFx said:
i read somewhere else that someone had problems with this, sending every other call directly to his voicemail, so maybe there also could be some downsides to this. did you have enough time with that thing to test it well?
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I had it for more then a year on my nokia( stuck on tmn aswell) and with a vodafone card. Always worked flawless... But you can always test it. 2 bucks with delivery is not that expensive..
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Hi kinder__bueno,
thanks for the info. Have you tried the 3G? Does it work?
kinder__bueno said:
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Here is the link for one of those on ebay... It costs 1$ lololol.
***Universal-Turbo-SIM-Unlock-Card-mobile-GSM-phone-/370416652068?pt=PDA_Accessories
Cheers
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Wich one's exactly? Do you know some european sellers?
Bye.
kinder__bueno said:
Hi Guys,
Just bought my Galaxy S from a carrier in Portugal ( TMN ) and it is SIM locked.
Since there is no way to unlock it yet without paying some money to the carrier or to some specific unlock websites, i´ve tried to use one SIM unlock card that i had since my nokia times.
without this card i´m able to connect other carrier SIM ( vodafone) but after the card pin i´m asked to put the unlock key.
Then i tried with the Sim unlock card with the same card, and guess what... Works perfectly, no unlock key and vodadone card rocking hard on my Galaxy...
Here is the link for one of those on ebay... It costs 1$ lololol.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-Turbo...le-GSM-phone-/370416652068?pt=PDA_Accessories
Hope it helps a lot of you that want to be free to chose the carrier that suits you better.
Cheers
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HAs anyone tried this on the bell version? Please confirm if so...would love to try out the phone on my rogers network...
this is the best method without voiding warranty
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749880
Hello, i have googled and searched all the threads but to no avail so decided to post another NooB thread!
I bought My arc from O2 on PAYG knowing full well that it was sim locked to this network. Having previously owned a HD2 i thought i could easily install a Open romm on it and it would cure the sim lock on it.
Upon looking into how to go about this i have seen threads on rooting but am unsure weather i will be able to do this on the 02 ROM that is installed on this. is it just a case of following the root guide then finding a general ROM for uk?
to summarise i just want to take the sim lock of so i can put my virgin sim card in and update to the latest android.
Thanks in advance
What happens when you put your Virgin sim in? O2 phones are usually sim-unlocked anyway, but no, rooting or debranding won't remove the lock.
Thanks for the quick reply
It just asks for a sim network unlock pin to enter.
i know i can request this but was told in the shop that i would have to have the phone for a year with O2 before i could do this. I should have just spent 50 pound more and got it sim free. i really thought that i could have worked a way around this though!
Any ideas?
jdswright said:
Any ideas?
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You'll have to pay, no other way.
jdswright said:
Thanks for the quick reply
It just asks for a sim network unlock pin to enter.
i know i can request this but was told in the shop that i would have to have the phone for a year with O2 before i could do this. I should have just spent 50 pound more and got it sim free. i really thought that i could have worked a way around this though!
Any ideas?
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Unfortunately, I have found with the Xperia Arc that it was a pain to get it unlocked. For the Orange San Francisco Android phone, someone at Modaco provided a free app that gives you your unlock code when you type in the IEMI number. Easy. On other phones, you often see codes for sale on auction sites, etc.
With the Arc, it seems it isn't anywhere near that easy or quick. In the end I had to get a refund from one online provider because they couldn't get the code (using their cheaper method - and I wasn't willing to pay for their more expensive service). In the end I used cellunlocker.net for a decent price, but it wasn't a pleasant experience from the point of view of not getting any updates on how long it would take (just kept getting told that it would be soon). However, in the end they did email the code and it did work - it just took about 2 weeks
this is what i found out online for you !!
Welcome to O2. Someone will be with you soon.
You're through to Ashton.
Ashton: Hi I'm Ashton. How can I help?
me: hi , i have a pay and go xperia arc and would like it unlocked , how long do i have to have the phone for and how much would it cost ?
Ashton: You've to use the phone on the O2 network for 12 months and then you can get it unlocked for a charge of £15.
pity ur not on contract as they do it straight away for free
Thanks for your replys. I thought it would be just a case of using a workround to install a generic rom and in turn this would take the sim lock off! I may jusy return the phone and buy a sim free version for a bit more. Cheers peeps.
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There a guide here detailing how to debrand your Arc.
Hi people.
Just bought myself a HTC One X locked onto T-Mobile network.
I want to use it on Orange UK.
Anyone know if the SIM unlock codes are available?
Every site I go to advise me that the codes aren't available yet.
Is there another way of being able to use my orange SIM with the HTC One X?
Thanks
There are people selling the codes on Ebay, and there is a Tread (closed though) of people who have successfully used these services: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613613&highlight=unlock+code
Check ebay though as they are some for as cheap as £4.
Nice one gaiden, I'll give it a go.
Thanks for help.
A novice like me needs all that I can get!!
Aaaah, just realised why I'm struggling. Apparently the phone has to be at least one month old for IMEI to be registered on server. That means the waiting game......
Cant you just phone tMobile and ask them for a subsidy pin ?
ermmm tmobile and orange are the same company.... is the card being rejected out right?, i can switch between orange and tmobile with no problems with my tmobile card, and my wife has a locked wildfire s to tmobile that happily runs a orange card.
Yeah tmo and orange are now the same network. You shouldnt need to unlock for this.
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That is the exact reason why I bought the phone, thinking Orange & T-Mobile have merged into one.
The thing is they share their network coverage but they are still two seperate companies.This was confirmed by Orange UK. And T-Mobile won't deal with me because I don't have an account with them.
So I need to find someone who does have one, or set one up (which I don't want to do).
All the official HTC Unlock sites don't seem to have code available and give me a refund straight away. I'm going to try a couple from EBay this morning to see if they're any better.
umerio said:
That is the exact reason why I bought the phone, thinking Orange & T-Mobile have merged into one.
The thing is they share their network coverage but they are still two seperate companies.This was confirmed by Orange UK. And T-Mobile won't deal with me because I don't have an account with them.
So I need to find someone who does have one, or set one up (which I don't want to do).
All the official HTC Unlock sites don't seem to have code available and give me a refund straight away. I'm going to try a couple from EBay this morning to see if they're any better.
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T-Mobile will only unlock a handset that is registered to the account. I.e purchased with the number at the same time, as imei's are linked.
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What method did you try ?
the ebay unlocking method worked fine for my t-mobile phone,
Unlock codes!?
Am I missing something,
If you flash an RUU rom surely that will unlock it?
I presume using Ebay Unlocking techniques also risk voiding warrenty?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543604
deanfarnaby said:
Unlock codes!?
Am I missing something,
If you flash an RUU rom surely that will unlock it?
I presume using Ebay Unlocking techniques also risk voiding warrenty?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543604
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Flashing a custom ROM does NOT SIM unlock the phone. Unlike unlocking/rooting, SIM unlocking does not void your warranty.
I've used HTC SIM Unlock before and they always been to work. They have a money back guarantee as well. Never trust those unlockers on eBay. I've been scammed too many times. http://www.htcsimunlock.com/#oid=1096_1
Your other option could be to get a PAYG sim card and call them from that. They might unlock it for you as you would have an account with them then?
I never thought of that, ie, getting a PAYG SIM card. Should have done that! Anyways, after many unsuccessful attempts in getting the phone unlocked (the number of refunds I got on my Paypal, I had numerous security checks on my card!), I eventually got hold of the person I bought the phone off. He's kindly got in touch with T-Mobile UK, and for £15-32, they'll unlock it for me. It will take between 10-28 days, so I'm expecting it to come through some time this week at the earliest. I know it may be dear, but I also know they will be able to unlock it, as its their network.
Anyways, thanks for all the help guys!
I just unlocked my one x at unlockcode4u.com and as I made a video they just refunded me, so eventually I didnt pay anything.
My HTC one X is the best phone ever
Hi, first post here. I need help unlocking my Samsung Galaxy S2.
Details of the phone:
Android Version 2.3.7
Baseband version: I9100UMKG2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-g1e46077
[email protected]#1
Mod Version
CyanogenMod-7.1.0-GalaxyS2
Build Number
GWK74
IMEI:
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So, I went to an unlocking place in London, were they used all kinds of software that would supposedly unlock it, but it didnt work on any different carrier other that the one I have it on. I have a plan on TELCEL from Mexico for 18 months. I tried a second place and they still couldnt do it, even with the Samsung Software. So I rooted it, flashed it, and put CyanogenMod in it, and downloaded two apps that supposedly unlock it, one was the app done by ChainFire, and the other one by helroz. The chainfire app couldnt find the code! Helroz did nothing after it restarted. Also, I tried putting a code but only twice, so the phone still works fine and has chances for the unlock left, I believe.
One important thing to note is that with the old software that came with the code it wouldnt even as for an unlock code, but after rooting and putting cyanogen mod in it, it asks for an unlock code. Thats basically all ive done to it.
So, is there any way I can unlock this phone? And has there been cases were a phone is just impossible to unlock no matter what you do? I am desperate here!
Please remove your IMEI
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AwaisKhan said:
Please remove your IMEI
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Good call. IMEI's should never be shared publicly on the internet.
TeeJay3800 said:
Good call. IMEI's should never be shared publicly on the internet.
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You dont know what people could use them for, lol
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ok sorry about the IMEI ,and thanks for deleting it. So any help guys? PLEASE! Helroz and Chainfire not working. What else to do? Is buying one of those codes on the net a reliable way of doing it? I dont want to buy one and then find that it doesnt work...
Mexico is nasty with this they often deliver the phone 'broken' (they do this on purpose) making unlocking pretty much impossible.
In Europe doing this is illegal but well in Mexico (latin america) it isn't. I have seen this with Claro in Peru also.
You can try with SRS software (unlocksamsungonline.com) but contact support first to tell about your problem.
Also I suggest removing the modded firmware because that has probably only made your problem worse. Put a non branded original firmware and check if your IMEI is still intact.
Check out this thread:
http://forum.samdroid.net/f70/repair-imei-s2-5729/
I can vouch for his service, used it before...
I will try the links posted. The weird thing is, that when i do the *#simlock# on the phone, it shows all the options in off, as if everything was unlocked. But when I put in a new sim it says sim lock! What can I do? Is it still worth buying an SRS account and trying to get it unlocked? I dont want to spend 14gbp and then have the thing not work... Any ideas? I have also reverted to original software now. I need more options >(
dertuman said:
I will try the links posted. The weird thing is, that when i do the *#simlock# on the phone, it shows all the options in off, as if everything was unlocked. But when I put in a new sim it says sim lock! What can I do? Is it still worth buying an SRS account and trying to get it unlocked? I dont want to spend 14gbp and then have the thing not work... Any ideas? I have also reverted to original software now. I need more options >(
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you sure thats not a simpin not network lock? or the sim unlock pin was entered wrong now the sims blocked... got another sim to try?
Yeah ive tried other sims too, not working. ALL the locks show as off, but not working! I think the damn people just "broke" the phone and modify it so its impossible to unblock? I dont know what the hell im supposed to do... Tried almost every cable method out there, but not sure if to spend like 15 pounds more to get a code? I dont know if it will work... ANy other suggestions guys!?
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Yeah ive tried other sims too, not working. ALL the locks show as off, but not working! I think the damn people just "broke" the phone and modify it so its impossible to unblock? I dont know what the hell im supposed to do... Tried almost every cable method out there, but not sure if to spend like 15 pounds more to get a code? I dont know if it will work... ANy other suggestions guys!?
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The thread I linked you two, he has a UST Pro II, it's a hardware unlock solution... Phone must be on GB or less, and rooted, he shares his UST's USB connection over network, and carries out the operation on your computer... Msg him explaining the situiation and see is a refund possible if it doesn't work...
Great topic mate!:good:
I`m trying to unlock sim on my wildfire s, this is the first day with an htc phone and i must recognise, it is very difficult to understand some stuff.
I am interested only on sim network unlock, phone will be used by my wife.
1- If somebody will be fine to explain me all process stuff, pls do it will steps by steps in easy words and usefull links, because english is not my native language.
2- My info are:
Model: A510e
Android version: 2.3.5
Software number: 2.26.75.1
Please, be kind and explain me all those new things to me, good day to all.
Xtc clip, or ask your network provider.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."
omnomnomkimiiee said:
Xtc clip, or ask your network provider.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."
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And without xtc clip? No solution?
darktyroll said:
And without xtc clip? No solution?
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Search in developer form for HTC superutility and I think it had an option for sim unlocking
check out whether ma thnx button wrkz....
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I know 3 solutions for your problem:
1.Buy or use XTC Clip for unlock.
2.Talk with your network provider.
3.Go to a GSM service and resolve the problem.(i think you will lost the warranty,but totally)
edu_stoicescu said:
I know 3 solutions for your problem:
1.Buy or use XTC Clip for unlock.
2.Talk with your network provider.
3.Go to a GSM service and resolve the problem.(i think you will lost the warranty,but totally)
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First solution is hard, since i dont have xtc clip.
Second one is hard too, i`m in other country right now and phone is locked in orange spain.
Third, here in my city nobody can unlock this phone, i need to send in other city to solv it
I think i need some valid sites who unlock sim network online via IMEI. Any ideas?
darktyroll said:
First solution is hard, since i dont have xtc clip.
Second one is hard too, i`m in other country right now and phone is locked in orange spain.
Third, here in my city nobody can unlock this phone, i need to send in other city to solv it
I think i need some valid sites who unlock sim network online via IMEI. Any ideas?
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Far as i know,wildfire s can not be unlocked online via IMEI.(This information is from an guy who work at a GSM service,but this information is not verry reliable)
edu_stoicescu said:
Far as i know,wildfire s can not be unlocked online via IMEI.(This information is from an guy who work at a GSM service,but this information is not verry reliable)
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I allready unlocked via IMEI last night. I`am so happy
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I allready unlocked via IMEI last night. I`am so happy
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Wow,nice ! Where(in what country/city) and at what price ?
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Wow,nice ! Where(in what country/city) and at what price ?
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Was online via IMEI on this site theunlockingcompany dot com
First time i read about them, i was afraid about scam but i risk and now my wife is very happy with her unlocked wirdfire s
Price was 11.99 USD and i received e-mail after 40 mins, they say 15-30 mins but is not a very big difference, is really fast and the price was very very good for me.
You sent a payment of $11.99 USD to The Unlocking Company
([email protected])
And received email after 40 mins contains:
Hello!
Thank you again for shopping with TheUnlockingCompany! We appreciate your business so much!!!
In this email you'll find!! ~
1. Your Unlock Code!
2. Our contact information
3. Current promotions (get some money back immediately!)
4. Discount Codes for future business
5. Wholesale memberships
6. About us
Let's Began!!
I like they have promotions:
3. Our Current Promotions:
We strongly believe we have the best prices online in the first place, but that's not quite good enough! Once you unlock your phone and are happy with our service - we want to give you the chance to get even more back!!
5%, 10%, and 25% to be exact!!
Hope that doesnt sound like a promo at xda, but i unlocked this phone thanx to this site without any pain in ass with xtc clip and others methods.
And about warranty ... ?
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And about warranty ... ?
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Dont know, my phone wasnt buyed with a contract, but anyway...who will verify if the phone is locked or not in other networks when you will send to warranty?
You will receive only the code (8 digits), insert a new sim and write the code and thats all, all fine.
darktyroll said:
Dont know, my phone wasnt buyed with a contract, but anyway...who will verify if the phone is locked or not in other networks when you will send to warranty?
You will receive only the code (8 digits), insert a new sim and write the code and thats all, all fine.
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In what network was your locked?
edu_stoicescu said:
In what network was your locked?
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orange spain