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Help with an USA mobile phone

Hi guys,
a friend of mine had bought a HTC in USA last month (he live in Italy) and he would know what he has to do to use the phone here.
I don't know if this mobile phone is "under contract", he told me not but i'm not sure of it.
So i would know what i have to do with this mobile phone.
I don't know the model of the phone, i know it's not a smartphone and it has got a QWERTY keyboard..
Thank to everyone who could help me..

if the phone is sim unlocked, then you just have to change the sim and you're good to go
if it is sim locked, then you can either a) contact the original provider and get an unlock code, or b) go to the specific forum for the device and use the unlocker made for it

XtreMe_G said:
if the phone is sim unlocked, then you just have to change the sim and you're good to go
if it is sim locked, then you can either a) contact the original provider and get an unlock code, or b) go to the specific forum for the device and use the unlocker made for it
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He Said it's not a smart phone. I doubt there is an unlocker for that here. Somewhere maybe, but probably not XDA.

[Q] simple sim-unlock question

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.

RaymondErasmus said:
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

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.
Sent from my Droid Bionic
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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.
Sent from my Droid Bionic

kingsway8605 said:
S off is not currently possible on the incredible 2 unless you are willing to pay forthe xtc clip.
Sent from my Droid Bionic
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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?
Sent from my Droid Bionic

Galaxy Nexus Successful Unlock (Bought Code)

Hello!
I have an NTT Docomo branded Galaxy Nexus.
Wanted to use a roaming sim so I needed to unlock it.
Checked some sites and finally decided to use the service from this site:
http://samsungimeiunlock.com/
I payed around $32 for the code(depends on which carrier your handset is locked to).
I would have happily donated it to a team who can sim-unlock our phones but I did not have the time to wait since I badly needed to use my roaming sim.
I received the codes in around 8 hrs.
First time using the code worked without problems.
I am not in any way connected to the site I mentioned above.
I just want to help those who are doubting online sites that provide unlock codes.
I guarantee the one I listed above works, and again, I am not in any way connected to the site.
Hope this helps and clears some doubts.
Peace yah all and enjoy your GNs!
P.S. - I unlocked the bootloader, rooted and flashed stock Google ICS 4.0.2 (not Docomo image) prior to inputting the code. Not sure if it would matter though.

If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their

cordell507 said:
If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their
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of course there is.
unlocked bootloader is not the same as sim-unlocked/sim-free

cordell507 said:
If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their
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You should Google 2 things and read.
1. "Unlock bootloader"
2. "Unlock sim"
Sent from Galaxy Nexus (GSM)

I'm curious about one thing. Obviously I don't expect you to send me a copy of your unlock code, since I have a CDMA version and it won't do me any good. I'm just curious about the actual process of using it. Do you just punch in a bunch of numbers into the dialer, or what? Like what is the actual process to do this?

Turn off phone, insert foreign SIM, turn on phone, phone will ask for unlock code. 99% of GSM phones are like this.
Sent from Galaxy Nexus (GSM)

hey guys quick question. i have the gsm version unlocked pentaband. will this work with ntt's network okay? 3g and hspa+? i dont know if their frequency is part of this gsm unlocked one.
thanks

K.AuthoR said:
I'm curious about one thing. Obviously I don't expect you to send me a copy of your unlock code, since I have a CDMA version and it won't do me any good. I'm just curious about the actual process of using it. Do you just punch in a bunch of numbers into the dialer, or what? Like what is the actual process to do this?
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as nxt mentioned, just insert a SIM that isn't from the network your handset is locked to.
it will ask for the unlock code after booting up.

EVOXGSR said:
hey guys quick question. i have the gsm version unlocked pentaband. will this work with ntt's network okay? 3g and hspa+? i dont know if their frequency is part of this gsm unlocked one.
thanks
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sim-unlocking doesn't change any of your phone's capabilites. it just lets you use other sim cards, including your original one

[Q] Selling Note 2 - What to do with Unlock Code?

I recently paid off my Note II in full and I am ready to sell it. I am a bit confused about the unlocking process, so I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction.
I've put the unlock code request in with T-Mobile. Once I receive the e-mail with the code, what do I do with it if I want to sell the device? Do I put it up on Ebay and say "Comes with unlock code", or is there a way I can unlock it myself to sell?
I ask this, because from what I see, I have to put a different carrier's SIM in the phone to unlock it. Since I only use T-Mobile, I don't have another SIM. I looked on Ebay and I see a lot of TMobile Note 2's that already come unlocked, so I guess I am wondering how I can offer a pre-unlocked phone without manually shipping them the code to do it themselves. I don't want to have any questions about me trying to cheat any buyer.
Any tips would be appreciated. Search function is down, or else I would have used that first.
Or should I not worry about it at all and let the buyer deal with the unlocking? The phone has zero account issues.

craighwk said:
I recently paid off my Note II in full and I am ready to sell it. I am a bit confused about the unlocking process, so I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction.
I've put the unlock code request in with T-Mobile. Once I receive the e-mail with the code, what do I do with it if I want to sell the device? Do I put it up on Ebay and say "Comes with unlock code", or is there a way I can unlock it myself to sell?
I ask this, because from what I see, I have to put a different carrier's SIM in the phone to unlock it. Since I only use T-Mobile, I don't have another SIM. I looked on Ebay and I see a lot of TMobile Note 2's that already come unlocked, so I guess I am wondering how I can offer a pre-unlocked phone without manually shipping them the code to do it themselves. I don't want to have any questions about me trying to cheat any buyer.
Any tips would be appreciated. Search function is down, or else I would have used that first.
Or should I not worry about it at all and let the buyer deal with the unlocking? The phone has zero account issues.
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Get a friends sim card and unlock the phone. Take a screen shot of it working with att and tmo and post both pics so the buyer is reassured that its actually unlocked. Once u unlock it, put ur tmo sim back in. It should work fine.
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So the unlock isn't restricted to the SIM? Once it's unlocked, it's then free and clear to use any sim you throw at it without needing the code?

craighwk said:
So the unlock isn't restricted to the SIM? Once it's unlocked, it's then free and clear to use any sim you throw at it without needing the code?
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An IMEI unlock is permanent , similar to buying a " factory unlocked" device. Once its complete find a friend with a SimpleMobile ot ATT micro sim and take photos of the phone on both carriers and list it for sale.

Awesome. Thanks for the help!