Hi there!
I currently have a sim only contract with CPW on 02 and would like to but a diamond/ignito/MDA compact 1v. I have been told that CPW do not do these phones so i am thing of buying one and getting it locked; a few questions
1) which phone is going to be the easiest to unlock?
2) once it is locked will i be able to use all the features inc access to my work email using MS exchange as i was told by the CPW people that i would not be able to access all 'data services' if i bought a phone which was unlocked?
3) i have herd that if i have a phone locked then i will not be able to access any software update?
please help, a novice mobiler!!
anyone out there?
No one answered your questions because they can be answered yourself with a little research. Go to the forum on the phones you want, put in some time reading and all the answers will be there. Use the search function with the google option also.
have searched but finding conflicting information? can anyone assist without asking me to continue searching!!!
george72 said:
have searched but finding conflicting information? can anyone assist without asking me to continue searching!!!
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You may have searched but you haven't read. Unlocked means you can use the phone on any carrier that uses the radio bands your phone is equipped with. How will your carrier know you are using a unit they don't sale if you don't tell them?
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Not to be rude but this is xda-dev 101. Please search and read in the phone forum you are looking at purchasing. Good luck.
hello all,
although i read some topics i couldn't find the answer that's why i need to ask this to all. my friend bought htc desire but without sim-unlock, he said it didn't work although he rooted it. so is there a way for sim-unlock for rooted phones. if yes, i'm going to upgrade my phone from "hero" to "desire"
at least can anyone give me a link for this?
Rooting a phone doesnt give you sim-unlock.
If you want your phone to be sim-unlocked you will either have to buy it like that or obtain the unlock code from your carrier or obtain one online.
I know over at the DHD forum there is a radio s-off tool that also is able to give you sim-unlock but as far as i am aware the same procedure isnt possible for the desire yet.
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Rooting a phone doesnt give you sim-unlock.
If you want your phone to be sim-unlocked you will either have to buy it like that or obtain the unlock code from your carrier or obtain one online.
I know over at the DHD forum there is a radio s-off tool that also is able to give you sim-unlock but as far as i am aware the same procedure isnt possible for the desire yet.
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oh thank you this information is enough for me...i really apprecaiate for your answer
ayk33 said:
oh thank you this information is enough for me...i really apprecaiate for your answer
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Why must the phone be sim-unlocked in order for you to upgrade? Its easy enough to obtain the unlock code from your carrier, even if the ask a small fee ... just phone them and say you are going on a business trip overseas and your phone needs to be sim-unlocked!
And if you are lucky you might even get a sim-unlocked phone from your carrier, depends what your carriers policy is regarding branding etc.
If you want a 'fool-proof' plan to get a unlocked phone just buy online.
You shouldnt let a carriers foolishness of branding and sim-locking their phone prevent you from having a new phone!
RaymondErasmus said:
Why must the phone be sim-unlocked in order for you to upgrade? Its easy enough to obtain the unlock code from your carrier, even if the ask a small fee ... just phone them and say you are going on a business trip overseas and your phone needs to be sim-unlocked!
And if you are lucky you might even get a sim-unlocked phone from your carrier, depends what your carriers policy is regarding branding etc.
If you want a 'fool-proof' plan to get a unlocked phone just buy online.
You shouldnt let a carriers foolishness of branding and sim-locking their phone prevent you from having a new phone!
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THE BIGGEST "THANKS" TO YOU you made me wake up with this idea...thank you, i called my carrier and they told me same as you did. so time to upgrade my dearest hero to DESIRE
really thank you
Is there a way to make a rooted and SIM-unlocked DInc2 usable on AT&T and T-Mo networks in the US? Any sort of flashable upgrade to any internal components, hacked radio or whatnot that would achieve that purpose?
Really?? Your question wasn't answered when you posted this in the development forum? You need to sim unlock your phone via verizon or xtc clip.
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Ah, rude comment followed by subpar answer, apparently that's the norm on xda? What would the world be if we didn't continuously punish people for harmless mistakes? Grow up.
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Taebom said:
Really?? Your question wasn't answered when you posted this in the development forum? You need to sim unlock your phone via verizon or xtc clip.
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I will be as nice as I possibly can.
LEARN TO READ, will ya?
The phone is *already* SIM unlocked and rooted. However, Verizon blocks AT&T and T-Mobile SIMs even on SIM-unlocked phones. Hence the question.
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Ah, rude comment followed by subpar answer, apparently that's the norm on xda? What would the world be if we didn't continuously punish people for harmless mistakes? Grow up.
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Thanks for the support, snowman, but this was no mistake.
The question was phrased perfectly, and I am sure I am not the only one who would benefit from a solution.
In fact, the whole reason I posted it in the development forum initially is because, based on my research, there is no solution as of yet, and if it is possible at all, it will probably require further developers' involvement to find it.
If anyone here wants to prove me wrong, I would appreciate a concrete answer or a link to a solution.
I'm fairly certain I've read of the DINC 2 being used on T-Mobile successfully, not sure if I've read of AT&T though. Can't for the life of me remember where I read it though, probably here or Droid-Forums.net.
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I'm fairly certain I've read of the DINC 2 being used on T-Mobile successfully, not sure if I've read of AT&T though. Can't for the life of me remember where I read it though, probably here or Droid-Forums.net.
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My understanding is, it is not possible out of the box:
http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-incredible-2/327419-sim-unlock-issue.html#post2907910
My experience has been the same.
This is what I came up with. I hope it can help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201154
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This is what I came up with. I hope it can help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201154
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Thanks, but I don't believe this thread answers the question. Or am I missing something?
Haven't tried it, but here's a link that should offer a solution:
androidforums.com/htc-droid-incredible-2/327419-sim-unlock-issue.html
The thread contains instructions for how to input an unlock code that should allow you to use other carriers' SIM card both in the US and abroad.
Good luck.
I;m in the same boat....I have unlocked my phone via xtc clip but still wont work att nor t mobile...what needs to be done for it to work.
What part of the memory is the gsm software lock stored, anyone know?
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Taebom said:
Really?? Your question wasn't answered when you posted this in the development forum? You need to sim unlock your phone via verizon or xtc clip.
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Correct me if im wrong, if I use the xtc clip (which i did), I do not need to call Verizon for a sim unlock code?
ep9716 said:
I;m in the same boat....I have unlocked my phone via xtc clip but still wont work att nor t mobile...what needs to be done for it to work.
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Try reading: http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-incredible-2/327419-sim-unlock-issue.html
Have you done everything suggested there? (Changing to GSM, changed APN settings, etc)
If I'm not mistaken its a global phone. However the GSM frequency used abroad is different than in the states. Therefore I don't think it's possible.
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loki154 said:
If I'm not mistaken its a global phone. However the GSM frequency used abroad is different than in the states. Therefore I don't think it's possible.
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It's a quad band phone, so the problem is not with frequencies.
The problem is with verizon specifically precluding AT&T and T-Mo SIMs from working even when DInc2 is SIM-unlocked. Not sure which part of firmware is responsible for it, but I'd imagine it's flashable, so, given attention from the right developer, fixable.
I would really prefer to hear from people that know of a solution or are able to produce one. Lots of guesses resulting from being misinformed or, worse yet, misreading the original question just distract everyone and make it less likely that the real solution will ultimately be found.
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It's a quad band phone, so the problem is not with frequencies.
The problem is with verizon specifically precluding AT&T and T-Mo SIMs from working even when DInc2 is SIM-unlocked. Not sure which part of firmware is responsible for it, but I'd imagine it's flashable, so, given attention from the right developer, fixable.
I would really prefer to hear from people that know of a solution or are able to produce one. Lots of guesses resulting from being misinformed or, worse yet, misreading the original question just distract everyone and make it less likely that the real solution will ultimately be found.
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If you know someone that can write modem firmware then it's possible. but good luck with finding someone that can do that.
I can't remember where but its on xda somewhere. Apparently 3g won't work due to different bands. I really just can't remember.
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I unlocked my Dinc2 through a code from VZ. I can be on AT&T or T-Mo's network for EDGE; 3G no so much.
Hey all,
I have a few questions that I'm sure have probably been asked around here, but i couldn't find them. I have been on xda for a good while now, mostly as an spectator.. In that time i've gotten to know my way around rooting, unlocking, flashing roms, modding, etc. my previous phone (samsung vibrant). So here are my questions:
- I bought my htc one m8 off of ebay, it's a 32GB at&t unlocked version. I know that hardware-wise at&t's m8 is the same as the unlocked international version (correct me if im wrong). Since the phone is carrier unlocked, does that make it the same as a factory unlocked m8 for all intents and purposes?
-Say i wanted to revert back to stock, can i just flash an image of a stock factory unlocked version without expecting problems?
-Right now I'm in the US, but i plan on going abroad for school.. how would i go about updating software for my phone? would i have to wait for at&t updates or could i just go with htc updates for the factory unlocked version (so far i like sense, so i doubt i'll be flashing vanilla roms)
These are the questions i have right now, but please feel free to add any other information you think might be of interest. I felt at home back at samsung vibrant forums, i hope i can do the same here. Thanks in advance :good:
Have you discovered the AT&T subforum yet?
I'd wager most of your questions have been discussed there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8
berndblb said:
Have you discovered the AT&T subforum yet?
I'd wager most of your questions have been discussed there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8
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Thanks man. Yeah, i knew about that sub-forum. I just figured some people in here might have my same questions.. since it's sometimes cheaper to buy an at&t and unlock it. And since this sub-forum is more populated..
If there is someone in here that has answers to my questions, i would be forever grateful.
I have a possible great deal on a brand new HTC m8. The problem is that it's a Sprint phone. I need to know if I can make it work by unlocking it or flashing it to make it work on Verizon's network? This is my first post so sorry I know this is probably an easy question but for the price of $175.00 I had to ask thanks for the help hope I'm not breaking any rules!
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I have a possible great deal on a brand new HTC m8. The problem is that it's a Sprint phone. I need to know if I can make it work by unlocking it or flashing it to make it work on Verizon's network? This is my first post so sorry I know this is probably an easy question but for the price of $175.00 I had to ask thanks for the help hope I'm not breaking any rules!
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its not really against the rules but its kinda frowned upon. and to answer your question it would most likely not work since the two companies use non similar LTE signals though you might be able to use it for 3g but that would be atrociously slow.. lols..