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Locked to 3... will rooting/rom free me?

Excuse the newb question...
If I get an HTC Desire locked to the 3 network, will rooting/new rom free me from the carrier's lock?

eesmm said:
Excuse the newb question...
If I get an HTC Desire locked to the 3 network, will rooting/new rom free me from the carrier's lock?
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No. You need a SIM code. Depending on laws in your country, you might get one free from that cell provider it's locked to. If not, they're always available for sale online, about $25 USD or so.

My 3 Desire wasn't locked. It was bought from a 3 Store.

TheOriginalKi said:
My 3 Desire wasn't locked. It was bought from a 3 Store.
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That's great news. Can anybody confirm that the 3/payg Desires are unlocked?
(TheOriginalKi, please forgive my asking this but I am having it sent abroad and need to be 200% certain before I fork out the cash - your logo here implies you are on the 3 network, so which other carrier did you try it on?)

My Desire from the merry Hill 3 store was also unlocked.
I went into Solihull originally and they told me that it might be locked or it might not be locked :S and there is no returns on the phone.
After phoning Merry Hill, where they had me an unlocked one reserved, I was told that they received a batch of unlocked ones and aren't sure if the next batch would be unlocked.
Not sure how much of that is true, but that's what I was told by the 3 staff. Mine works fine though , £350 too, great price.

can also confirm my desire from 3uk is unlocked

3 stated that becuase of high demand, they started shipping out unbranded and unlocked devices while they finished tweaking their custom, branded ROM. I've no idea if they've started shipping the ones with the 3 ROM yet.

WillyVWade said:
3 stated that becuase of high demand, they started shipping out unbranded and unlocked devices while they finished tweaking their custom, branded ROM. I've no idea if they've started shipping the ones with the 3 ROM yet.
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So I'm going to call the 3 shop ahead to make sure.
Is there a way for them to know the locked/unlocked status of a device without powering up (something on the packaging)? I can only assume the staff will be a bit clueless when i ask...
(Big thankyou to all who replied, btw)

Do they have a 3 logo on the back?
They might have 3 branded boxes, but I've never had a branded box with 3.
If they have them on display in store, it's a bad sign. IIRC, They were only sending out the generic devices over the phone and to web pre-orderers.

WillyVWade said:
Do they have a 3 logo on the back?
They might have 3 branded boxes, but I've never had a branded box with 3.
If they have them on display in store, it's a bad sign. IIRC, They were only sending out the generic devices over the phone and to web pre-orderers.
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They had a phone on display when I went in to the store and mine was a generic phone.
No idea if the 3 branded ones will have a 3 logo on the box, mine was a generic htc box though.

Psy-Blade said:
They had a phone on display when I went in to the store and mine was a generic phone.
No idea if the 3 branded ones will have a 3 logo on the box, mine was a generic htc box though.
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I went in to my local 3 store and asked if I could use one, they told me they wouldn't have any generic stock or display models.

eesmm said:
That's great news. Can anybody confirm that the 3/payg Desires are unlocked?
(TheOriginalKi, please forgive my asking this but I am having it sent abroad and need to be 200% certain before I fork out the cash - your logo here implies you are on the 3 network, so which other carrier did you try it on?)
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They handed me a HTC Desire in a HTC Desire box, no 3 branding of any kind, then they handed me a PAYG sim card pack. I'm actually using my 3 contract sim in the phone, but just to check I popped in my brothers o2 Sim and it turned on and displayed the o2 carrier logo. Do not let them know you are not planning to use it on their network or they will refuse to sell it on PAYG. Another thing, they also made me buy a £10 top-voucher, which I was able to sell to a 3 PAYG user.

That's great news. Can anybody confirm that the 3/payg Desires are unlocked
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Definately not locked as brought one on Friday on payg on 3, no branding at all and works on o2 (which is what I wanted it for).

I can confirm that as well, Got mine in leeds although with a contract, but popped my t-mob PAYG in and it worked fine

Mine was unlocked aswell, got it from the retention team, box had 3 sticker but phone had none. Tested with other sim and worked fine. This all might change when they get more out, and have time to brand it. Usually they would have the 3 on the phone. good luck

Are they locked/branded

So I'm getting a Galaxy Nexus from Vodafone on a contract, for various reasons. But I'd like it unlocked. I read in a few places that Nexus phones are unlocked by default, does anyone know if it would be unlocked. If not, how would I get it unlocked as it's a new phone so I'm guessing it's difficult.
Also are the phones branded, so would there be a vodafone boot logo or any voda apps?

if you are getting it from UK, then yes, chances are it is going to be locked.
funny though, cuz I tried getting one from vodafone but they didn't even have a schedule for it (only yesterday) so I had mine at phones 4U which is only retailer who seem to have one in my area :S
...this one (as usual along with CPW) was unlocked

I got mine from three (on payngo) yesterday, and it is sim unlocked I have used it with my T-Mobile sim. (I am pretty sure that they are all sim unlocked, as has been the case with past nexus phones).
edit: Also no branding, apps from the carrier at all, again like previous nexus phones.

loudestsilence said:
if you are getting it from UK, then yes, chances are it is going to be locked.
funny though, cuz I tried getting one from vodafone but they didn't even have a schedule for it (only yesterday) so I had mine at phones 4U which is only retailer who seem to have one in my area :S
...this one (as usual along with CPW) was unlocked
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Sorry but your incorrect, galaxy nexus is sold unlocked weather you purchase it direct from your network, a third part phone store, on contract or pay as you go.

jms.flynn said:
Sorry but your incorrect, galaxy nexus is sold unlocked weather you purchase it direct from your network, a third part phone store, on contract or pay as you go.
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apparantly o2 ones are locked, read on here someone who got one from o2 is asking for a code when he puts in another sim.

Question about sim lock
Question here. Suppose the phone is sim locked, will it be unlocked by root or fastboot unlock? Or are they different things? Thanks.

luffyp said:
Question here. Suppose the phone is sim locked, will it be unlocked by root or fastboot unlock? Or are they different things? Thanks.
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Totally different. SIM-lock has nothing to do with bootloader lock. To my knowledge the only way to SIM-unlock any phone is with an unlock code (or some nasty hardware hacking). Unlock codes can usually be purchased online and many carriers will do it for a fee. I once bought an unlock code online for $5 for my old Nokia N95.
Since you're in the UK, see this thread for more info and a link to a legit ebay seller offering unlock codes.

i can confirm that the handsets bought from O2 are SIM locked to O2.

I can confirm Vodafone UK from p4u are sim unlocked.
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All phones from Phones4U are unlocked.

I bought my GN from the 3 Store in the UK 2 days ago - They said it was locked but I put my Giffgaff sim in and it worked no problem.

oscillik said:
i can confirm that the handsets bought from O2 are SIM locked to O2.
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o2 simlock their phones, if you are on contract with them they will unlock it for free with a 1 week lead time. PAYG you need to spend some money (£10 if memory serves correct) to unlock the device.
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lexarjump said:
I bought my GN from the 3 Store in the UK 2 days ago - They said it was locked but I put my Giffgaff sim in and it worked no problem.
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+1
Got my GN on three contract yesterday, popped my t-mobile sim in whilst waiting for a number port.

one x sim unlock for free !

Today i bought a one x from orange romania
When i put vodafone sim in it the phone asked for unlock code
Ok
I removed the simcard and i gave it a hard reset
BAMM !
Reinserted vodafone sim and i got signal and all done
Done another locked on vodafone uk ver 1.28

weird,
i just called o2 and got them to get me the code.

ali_alex said:
Today i bought a one x from orange romania
When i put vodafone sim in it the phone asked for unlock code
Ok
I removed the simcard and i gave it a hard reset
BAMM !
Reinserted vodafone sim and i got signal and all done
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Can you tell me your software build number? (e.g. 1.29.401.11)

Aren't all HOX unlocked?
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Why would they be?
I got the unlock code from o2 for free in 5days.
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Z51 said:
Aren't all HOX unlocked?
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No, branded phones are normally locked ...
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oh ok... well I assumed they were unbranded like mine. MY mistake
also if anyone needs an HTC phone unlocked, PM ME

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Z51 said:
oh ok... well I assumed they were unbranded like mine. MY mistake
also if anyone needs an HTC phone unlocked, PM ME
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I would like my one x unlocked Greetings Lumisab

O2 phones even branded ones come already unlocked
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Z51 said:
oh ok... well I assumed they were unbranded like mine. MY mistake
also if anyone needs an HTC phone unlocked, PM ME
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how whould you go about unlocking mine? its AT&T branded because at&t said i can have the unlock code till dec!

ccooter21 said:
how whould you go about unlocking mine? its AT&T branded because at&t said i can have the unlock code till dec!
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He wouldn't go about unlocking yours at all because you're in the wrong forum
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Kickasskev said:
O2 phones even branded ones come already unlocked
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my 02 hox was not unlocked when i got it but unlock code is available free from 02 you usually get it in two-three days after request is put in.:cyclops:

HTC One X +(plus)
martindar said:
my 02 hox was not unlocked when i got it but unlock code is available free from 02 you usually get it in two-three days after request is put in.:cyclops:
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I've had my o2 payg UK locked HOX +(Plus) for a couple of days & wanted to unlock it i spoke with o2 online chat & was informed that I've got to be with o2 for 12months b4 they consider unlocking for £15
BTW how did u request unlock code ie via email or phone etc ta

could you tell me how to unlock my htc one x its branded T-mobile pls ? :fingers-crossed:

Z51 said:
oh ok... well I assumed they were unbranded like mine. MY mistake
also if anyone needs an HTC phone unlocked, PM ME
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Hi Z51. I'm Newbie tonight, seems great site and glad to find it. I've just bought an HTC ONE X + . Phone locked to Orange, though still waiting for a micro sim card from my Provider for years with Cable & Wireless then carphones charles Blunstone bought us over years with them.
Now Talkmobile who uses Vodaphone network equipment. This is an unwanted upgrade from thye seller and although I will try, I don't hold much hope with Orange for unlocking code. Please PSM in lieu of receiving a new sim.
I'll give you my number through there.
Anybody else for help, plse welcome to it.
cockrobin....Del

All HTC Vodafone handset I have owned ( desire,desire hd ,sensation,one x ) have all came factory unlocked

Adeo63 said:
I've had my o2 payg UK locked HOX +(Plus) for a couple of days & wanted to unlock it i spoke with o2 online chat & was informed that I've got to be with o2 for 12months b4 they consider unlocking for £15
BTW how did u request unlock code ie via email or phone etc ta
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Ebay £3, that's how much it was for me!
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Z51 said:
oh ok... well I assumed they were unbranded like mine. MY mistake
also if anyone needs an HTC phone unlocked, PM ME
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Hiya I've tried to get my HTC one x unlocked its on orange network but code didn't work have you any idea , thanks

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fuad541 said:
could you tell me how to unlock my htc one x its branded T-mobile pls ? :fingers-crossed:
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Hai, In order to unlock your mobile you can use unlock codes. If you want unlock code for your HTC one x mobile you can get it from Unlocking4u.com . Here you can specify your mobile model, imei, network and country. Then they will send the code to your mail along with instructions.

No MTP or PTP options available
Hello, I am new to this form. I flashed with AICP - 3.5 - KK 4.4.2_r2 rom today. and noticed that I do not have MTP or PTP options available. I got to Settings>Storage and couldnt find the 3 dots menu which will have the USB Computer connection settings menu. Please help.

Vodafone HTC One X

Hi all i got my one x from vodafone and asked this a while back when i got the phone that if i put a different sim card in my one x would it work and i was told no so thought no more of it but i just tried a o2 sim and a orange sim and they both worked fine.
Did vodafone not lock the one x to there network or am i able todo this as i have a custom rom if any one has an answer would be very help full
Many thanks Dan

hi sounds like they sent you a unlocked phone does it have any Vodafone blot crap like start up screen or Vodafone apps? :good:
if not it may be a unbranded (generic) phone

danw87 said:
Hi all i got my one x from vodafone and asked this a while back when i got the phone that if i put a different sim card in my one x would it work and i was told no so thought no more of it but i just tried a o2 sim and a orange sim and they both worked fine.
Did vodafone not lock the one x to there network or am i able todo this as i have a custom rom if any one has an answer would be very help full
Many thanks Dan
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This is pretty standard, my HTC Sensation wasn't locked and neither is my One X. Tends to be mainly PAYG stuff & iphones which are locked, although stock can be taken from contract and sold for PAYG from time to time as well

I got a HOX on Voda no bloatware my wife got one too and hers has the Voda craps on it.

When i first got the phone had all of vodafones crap on it but a custom rom solved that problem and i have a voda cid as well just thought it would of been locked to vodafone

Vodafone and orange don't sim lock their phones anymore but still come with all the crap on them though
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Here in Germany, I haven't experienced sim lock on contract phones except t mobile. O2, Vodafone, eplus, all they give unlocked phone with bloatware.
P. S. If your phone would be simlocked, you won't be able to unlock it flashing custom Rom. So it was apparently unlocked
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Thanks for all the info guys filled in the blank gaps
Thanks Dan

danw87 said:
Hi all i got my one x from vodafone and asked this a while back when i got the phone that if i put a different sim card in my one x would it work and i was told no so thought no more of it but i just tried a o2 sim and a orange sim and they both worked fine.
Did vodafone not lock the one x to there network or am i able todo this as i have a custom rom if any one has an answer would be very help full
Many thanks Dan
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To sum it up, if you get the phone direct from Vodafone it will more than likely be branded which means it will have their Crap on it and you will have to wait for their updates if the h-boot needs updating but it will be SIM unlocked so you can use any SIM.
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[Q] International usage and unlocking

Right now my HTC one is on a share everything contract with VZW, but I'm going to be moving to France for a year and I'm curious as to what my options are with it. I believe I read somewhere that if you buy out your contract the career can unlock the phone for you and you might be able to use it on French GSM careers like Orange or SFR.
Will VZW really unlock the phone if I buy out the contract? Will the unlocked VZW HTC One then work with French GSM carriers? Any other flaws in this plan that I'm missing?
If my One will work then I'd rather keep it, if not I suppose I'll grab an unlocked Nexus 5.

The SIM card slot is already unlocked so you can just pop in a new SFR or Orange SIM when you get to France

I can confirm this too that its already unlocked, I am using this phone in Karachi Pakistan on GSM carriers without any problem.
To be on safe side put your phone in global mode from settings / phone menu.
Best of Luck

yes it is unlocked.
using it in India.