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Root phone AND unlock sim?

Hello everyone. I dont currently own the incredible 2, but I am thinking of buying it soon. My decision is contingent upon ONE question;
I want to have my phone rooted and run different roms, yet I also want to unlock the sim because I will be going to school in the carribean soon, and would love to use my android phone over there, through whatever prepaid gsm phone service available there.
can someone tell me if both of these events (rooted [with S-OFF] and unlocked SIM) are possibly simultaneously?
Thank you for your help

As of right now there is no public root because the s-off toll hasn't been relesed. It should be out in a few days though. As for the sim unlock I can't help you with that. Wait for the s-off tool and maybe then it will be possible to unlock the sim.

the unlock shouldn't be a problem. i think you can just call verizon and have them give you an unlock code. from what i've read, they will do that pretty easily for existing customers.

Next step after s-off is to donate alpharev guys for sim unlock ) XTC just wipe seczone to clear all locks, maybe it can be done without any gold cards etc ...

bik2101 said:
the unlock shouldn't be a problem. i think you can just call verizon and have them give you an unlock code. from what i've read, they will do that pretty easily for existing customers.
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correct, i called and said that i wanted to unlock mine.. the guy replied "what do you mean unlock?".. so i explained that i go out of the country regularly to visit family and would like to use my SIM from another phone in this one so that I don't have to carry around 2 phones. the guy said ok and transfered me to the international dept and they gave me the unlock code.

Living outside the US and just do unlock contacting [email protected] by email and request unlock code for my DInc2. Processing time was about 10 minutes and it costs for me $21.
I just enter 8dig code and phone recognize alien sim card.
PS: Handset is sooo sexy! Much more than Thunderbolt

vip7070 said:
Living outside the US and just do unlock contacting [email protected] by email and request unlock code for my DInc2. Processing time was about 10 minutes and it costs for me $21.
I just enter 8dig code and phone recognize alien sim card.
PS: Handset is sooo sexy! Much more than Thunderbolt
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The post directly above yours claims Verizon offers the SIM unlock code free of charge. There's no reason to pay $21 for a free service.

Unlock DInc 2 Sim
I called Verizon International Support last week to unlock my SIM. They also sent me the instructions, which are as follows:
If customer has a Verizon Wireless SIM card in the Device:
Go to: Settings -> Security -> Disable SIM card lock + Enter
Enter the SIM Unlock code when prompted.
If customer has non-Verizon Wireless SIM card in the Device:
Power cycle the device
Enter the SIM Unlock code when prompted (This will occur when device is powering up)​
I am not sure if the unlock code is specific to the model of the device or the IMEI. If someone can post to let me know and it is just generic for the model, I'll post the unlock code.

unlock codes are never generic. whoever wants to unlock will have to call 611 for their personal code.
i currently have a sim unlocked inc2. im wondering if the OP's question is:
1. will the factory unlock stick after root and /or flashing roms
or 2. will there be a software unlock available after root/s-off is avail

Problem
i have HTC INcredible 2
Ive recently unlocked gsm,by pass active, but can't change to GSM mode ( always show CDMA mode)
change to GSM mode , Incredible 2 show
"there is no Sim Card on your device . Your device will switch to CDMA mode now"
try another Sim card , change to GSM mode ,still show ""there is no Sim Card on your device . Your device will switch to CDMA mode now""
-Factory reset and try another sim always show "there is no Sim Card on your device . Your device will switch to CDMA mode now""
My incredible 2 , new in a box 100%
Unlocked by code (8 digi)
Solution ??? help

The main problem is that I'm living overseas and do not have an actual vzw account.
So it was a great soulution for me to pay 21 bucks for the correct unlocking code provided
PS: Handset is much more interesting then my previously used HTC Aria, camera works great and display is brilliant

vip7070 said:
The main problem is that I'm living overseas and do not have an actual vzw account.
So it was a great soulution for me to pay 21 bucks for the correct unlocking code provided
PS: Handset is much more interesting then my previously used HTC Aria, camera works great and display is brilliant
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Did you try calling Verizon or Vodafone (Verizon Wireless is American Vodafone, if you didn't know that before) before spending the money?

Yeap, but they said that need account holder to complete unlocking procedure.

Strange...I would figure they would be able to give an unlock code regardless of account status. The unlock code is not tied to an account. Possibly you reached a dumb rep

I'm in the USA, i like the phone but want to know which 3G band does this phone support. I've seen misleading information.
Please advise. is it 850/1900 or 900/1800 or 1700/2100 ?
thx

Network
Globally enabled CDMA
800/1900MHz + UMTS/HSPA
900/2100MHz + GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900MHz
Source: http://www.htc.com/us/products/incredible2-verizon?view=1-1&sort=0&filters=4-0-0#tech-specs

kingsway8605 said:
If you want to root the inc2 is not the way to go. The only root that exists and is likely to ever exist requires an expensive piece of hardware. The inc2 is one of the most locked down phones ever released. Don't listen to those who say a stable software root is on the way. A stable software root is very unlikely and you are going to be stuck with this phone for 2 years.
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Don't listen to the troll. Alpharev will release s-off when they are sure its stable. Or you can get in on group buys for xtc clip
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S off is not currently possible on the incredible 2 unless you are willing to pay forthe xtc clip.
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kingsway8605 said:
S off is not currently possible on the incredible 2 unless you are willing to pay forthe xtc clip.
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Droid Bionic is not currently available unless you have an imaginary one....but s-off is currently available.
Sent from my Dinc2.

Bob-o said:
Droid Bionic is not currently available unless you have an imaginary one....but s-off is currently available.
Sent from my Dinc2.
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Really? Cool I own an incredible 2. Can you link to thread explaining how to get s off without buying xtc clip?
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help with 2nd hand wildfire s problem

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

[Q] Help! HTC Incredible 2 unlock code???

Hi I just bought a new htc incredible 2 and it hasn't been activated yet. I need to unlock it so i can use it with iwireless. Does anyone know a good website or any place that i can get an unlock code??? Thanks.

Momar99 said:
Hi I just bought a new htc incredible 2 and it hasn't been activated yet. I need to unlock it so i can use it with iwireless. Does anyone know a good website or any place that i can get an unlock code??? Thanks.
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I'm not sure what you mean by unlock code, but you need to call Verizon and they will give it to you..

i need an unlock code to input into the phone so i can use it globally. i bought this from someone, i don't have verizon. its never been activated.

flash it
You're going to have to look at phones in Craigslist in bigger cities in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri and find an individual or phone shop to flash
it for you. Going to cost $$ to do it.

michaelbsheldon said:
You're going to have to look at phones in Craigslist in bigger cities in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri and find an individual or phone shop to flash
it for you. Going to cost $$ to do it.
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couldnt he root it and use a ROM that supports GSM or whatever he uses?

andybones said:
couldnt he root it and use a ROM that supports GSM or whatever he uses?
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He needs to unlock the SIM, that means he either needs the code from Verizon (or other source that will most likely charge him for it), or use an XTC Clip to hardware unlock the SIM Card

jesand83 said:
He needs to unlock the SIM, that means he either needs the code from Verizon (or other source that will most likely charge him for it), or use an XTC Clip to hardware unlock the SIM Card
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Is there an extra step using the Xtc clip? The sim card isn't in when you s-off. How does the sim get unlocked?
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jesand83 said:
He needs to unlock the SIM, that means he either needs the code from Verizon (or other source that will most likely charge him for it), or use an XTC Clip to hardware unlock the SIM Card
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ohh ok thats why i was confused. I have a clip. thanks man.

paulsg63 said:
Is there an extra step using the Xtc clip? The sim card isn't in when you s-off. How does the sim get unlocked?
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If I'm not mistaken, one of the steps in using the Clip is to insert a small sim looking board into the slot which is wired to the Clip. At this point the Clip is hardware unlocking the SIM slot. There is no need to for the Verizon provided SIM to be installed because it is the phone that requires unlock, not the SIM itself.

Cannot detect SIM Card (SOLVED!)

My HTC ONE X now cannot detect SIM card. does anyone have similar problem?
When I insert a SIM, the phone show SIM card or the SIM Card cannot be detect.
I have tried three different cards, all with the same issue.
I am in Canada, and the phone is the HK version. Can I still contact HTC?
I have rooted the phone via htcdev.com. Will they charge alot for fixing the phone?
Thanks

Either the phone needs to be GSM unlocked or you may have a hardware problem, meaning the SIM slot is broken or came in pluged
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And htcdev.com doesn't root htc devices it unlocks the bootloader. Make sure your not putting the SIM card in backwards or upside down
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Woozy82 said:
And htcdev.com doesn't root htc devices it unlocks the bootloader. Make sure your not putting the SIM card in backwards or upside down
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Oh, yea, I meant unlock bootloader.
I think there is only one way you can put the SIM in and insert the tray.
Will HTC charge for unlocked bootloader device like this defect?

h40st3r said:
Will HTC charge for unlocked bootloader device like this defect?
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You mean to repair it? I would try to get it repaired locally. Are you sure the phone isn't just locked to it's original carrier? If it is unlocked you need to consider how it was unlocked some methods of unlocking can void warranty, also check that site to see if it says any about voiding the warranty. That if you really want HTC to fix it and good luck with that if you do, they more then likely they will want you to file a warranty claim through the original carrier which you don't have an account with. Let say they did let you send it in, they may just sent it back saying warranty voided because of customer abuse if there is any physical damage to the SIM card slot.
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I am sure it is an unlocked one. I can get cell signal sometime with my SIM, but a minute or two later, the "Cannot detect SIM" error message pops out. I guess there is lossy connection.
I will try to find a local store see if they can fix it first. Thanks for the advice.
And if I want to buy the parts for reading the SIM on ebay, does anyone know what it is called and what should I search for?
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You mean to repair it? I would try to get it repaired locally. Are you sure the phone isn't just locked to it's original carrier? If it is unlocked you need to consider how it was unlocked some methods of unlocking can void warranty, also check that site to see if it says any about voiding the warranty. That if you really want HTC to fix it and good luck with that if you do, they more then likely they will want you to file a warranty claim through the original carrier which you don't have an account with. Let say they did let you send it in, they may just sent it back saying warranty voided because of customer abuse if there is any physical damage to the SIM card slot.
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You can also try bending the sim card tray so that you get better contact with the pins in the reader... Be VERY careful if you do that, the sim try is made of very soft metal and can brake very easily.
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Thank you guys so much. I think I have fixed the problem. No signal drop in the last 30 minutes!!
I opened the case today,however I forgot to take out the SIM card tray. When the case was apart, the tray was already very bended. I carefully bended it back a little (not completely flat), and randomly messed the SIM card reader up a bit with the pry tool.
I booted up the phone without the case, and applied gentle force to the SIM. AND IT WORKED.
After closing the case, I still got full signal strength.
I hope this can permanently solve the problem.
Thank you guys for the help!
Rageypeep said:
You can also try bending the sim card tray so that you get better contact with the pins in the reader... Be VERY careful if you do that, the sim try is made of very soft metal and can brake very easily.
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SIM card Tape and Untape
Hello everyone,
This worked for me and it may work for you.
As this thread suggested, I applied several layers of clear adhesive tape to the back of the SIM card. I was nearly unable to re-insert the SIM card and the train into the phone.
After 3 days, this did not fix the problem.
Next, I removed the tape from the SIM card and re-inserted it into the phone. Problem solved!
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[Q] Galaxy note 2 "No SIM"

So I just got my Galaxy note 2 grey..
I thought out of the box its unlocked..
Ive popped my micro sim in and it keeps saying NO SIM.
Ive tried air plane mode, turn off wifi then reboot.
Pop the sim out and pop it back in and factory reset..
Ive paid for unlock sim and it didnt work (unless i did something wrong)
Ive rooted it..
Ive called AT&T 6 times and they dont know what to do..
Please guys help me out. Im phoneless and i need your guys help on how to get my sim to work!
My only guess is that its a faulty phone. if it is can i send it in to get a replacement from samsung?

Have you tried to put the same sim into another phone? One of my old sim has died on me before
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Well i just got a brand new one this morning..

Where did you purchase your Note?
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I got it off a guy it was sealed so its not his fault i think..
Its from Hong kong for sure. im side loading the drivers and bought SRS to try one more time to unlock..
If that doesnt work im not sure what to do.. contact samsung and replace?

Open phone, disconnect sim&micro reader, clean connector properly and connect again, if that don't help U that mean U have to replace reader.
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abrahamhh7 said:
I got it off a guy it was sealed so its not his fault i think..
Its from Hong kong for sure. im side loading the drivers and bought SRS to try one more time to unlock..
If that doesnt work im not sure what to do.. contact samsung and replace?
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All phones in HK are not locked
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If sim locked means, phone won't give No sim message. It's just sim issue, check with other device or get new sim
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Actually I put my sim into a sim locked phone over the weekend and it did say 'NO SIM'

What is the language on the phone box say?
HK phones might not be locked, but who knows whether your seller was reselling it from a country which does have sim lock phones.

Lennyuk said:
Actually I put my sim into a sim locked phone over the weekend and it did say 'NO SIM'
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AFAIK, Samsung phones show "network locked" or similar thing... Will ask to enter unlock code.
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